Functional Medicine Readiness Questionnaire

Functional medicine is the intersection of naturopathy and Western medicine. It does not swear off the use of prescription drugs, but it also does not treat symptoms. In functional medicine, doctors identifies the genetic, environmental, and biochemical causes of...

Gyms Are Reopening But We Have Learned Three Things Since They Closed

As you probably know, Capitol Rehab of Arlington started out in the Golds Gym in Clarendon back in the 1990s so consider me a great fan of gyms as a place for people to congregate and improve their overall wellbeing. But apparently, 24 percent of people disagree with...

May Is Upon Us: Make Sure You’re Prepared for the Unknown

Well, April certainly was an eventful month.  As soon as some questions about the coronavirus were answered, more were presented. As  we roll into May, we know that we're not out of the woods yet and we expect to have some trying times ahead. Especially with the...

Obesity and COVID-19: How Exercise Increases Immunity

By Dr. Bill Booker, DC, and Dr. Denia Tapscott, MD Don't forget our Boost Your Immunity webinar on Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. Click on this registration link to join us! It should come as no surprise to you that the practitioners at Capitol Rehab of Arlington...

Hydration, Green Tea, and Your Immune Response

By Dr. Bill Booker, DC and Dr. Denia Tapscott, MD Before we get to the larger discussion of hydration and its effect on your immune system, we want to make this Public Service Announcement: DRINK YOUR WATER! It seems so simple, but yet so few of us do it. When we say,...

Chiropractic and Immunity: The Hidden Connection

Dr. Bill Booker, DC, and Dr. Denia Tapscott, MD Ask any epidemiologist about viruses and they will tell you: You can’t avoid them.  Viruses and bacteria are all around us all the time.  The key to managing the barrage is by preparing your body to react well when it...

The Impact of Sleep and Stress Reduction On Your Immune System: How T-Cells Stick It to The Enemy

By Dr. Bill Booker, DC, and Dr. Denia Tapscott, MD When we get ample and quality sleep, we feel better, which allows us to reduce or manage stress better. No surprise! But are you aware how profoundly powerful and important sleep and stress reduction are for boosting...

Immunity Minute: Pho Soup is the Chicken Noodle of the East

By Drs. Bill Booker, DC, and Denia Tapscott, MD Have you ever asked your doctor if he or she had any suggestions for fighting the common cold? Did your doctor answer, a big bowl of Vietnamese Pho soup? No? Boy, did you miss out. Even if the doctor responded, "I don’t...

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The Q&A on CBD

The Q&A on CBD

CBD Myths CBD is illegal. FALSE CBD will get you high and it is addictive. FALSE All CBD oil is the same. FALSE CBD Uses There is a growing interest in the use of CBD oil for many health-related conditions. While the medical community is only just starting to...

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2020 is the Year of Clear Vision

2020 is the Year of Clear Vision

We say this every year … last year just FLEW BY!  But so much has changed going into this year, that before discussing a vision for the future, let's spend a moment on the present. This month, Beth Mills will be departing Capitol Rehab to pursue new ventures.  Beth...

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