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Dr. Bradley M. Shepherd, DC
Chiropractor | Nutrition
205 Boutz Rd Bldg #4 Las Cruces NM, 88005About
Dr. Bradley Shepherd is a Chiropractor and a certified functional medicine practitioner, practicing in Las Cruces, NM. Dr. Shepherd specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. He specializes in nutrition and functional medicine, with an emphisis on digestive problems. He offers meridian therapy. Dr. Shepherd seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine. He strives to improve the quality of life with each patient, whether through chiropractic treatment, or functional medicine.
Education and Training
Logan University DC 2008
Provider Details
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Dr. Bradley M. Shepherd, DC's Expert Contributions
4 Fiber Facts
Today’s blog post is all about fiber, and I've got four fiber facts for you. Some of these things you may already be familiar with, but hopefully, there's something new here for you.The first fact is that there are many different types of fiber. These different types of fibers can be broadly...
5 Tips for a Healthy Heart
Happy Heart Health Month! Yes, it is February, and, among other things, it is National Heart Health Month. Today, I want to share five tips that will help you improve and maintain a good healthy heart.The first thing you want to do, of course, is making sure that you're getting to see your primary...
Food as Medicine?
Before modern medicine, humans have had to rely on nature to stay healthy and treat disease. We have had to eat foods that benefit us, and avoid foods that hurt us. It has been increasingly difficult to do this in our modern, fast-food, convenience-food world. We have an abundant supply of...
Headaches
There are many causes of headaches. Some are stress-related, others may be due to allergies. They may be vascular in nature, or due to organ dysfunction. Dehydration could also be the cause. To make things even more confusing, it could be a combination of these or something different altogether....
What Is Detox?
What is detox? Is it necessary? Is it a good idea? What is the goal? Is it a scam? Does it work? All of these questions are legitimate and should be asked. I have seen many “detox” products that make claims that sound too good to be true. And most of the time, that is the case. So, how do we...
Immune System
Your immune system is complicated, it involves your genetics, blood, internal organs, trace minerals, major minerals, vitamins, chemistry, and more. Can you boost your immune system? Unfortunately, there is not a magic pill that can boost your immune system. There is not a supplement that you can...
Can chiropractors help wrist tendonitis?
The short answer is yes. There have been a few studies that have, indeed, shown that manual therapy, including chiropractic treatment can help with wrist tendinitis. READ MORE
How do I know if my shoulder pain is serious?
The best way to know if you have a serious problem is to have it evaluated. Pain is usually an indicator that something is wrong, and it should be taken seriously. The longer you go without treatment, the worse it can potentially get. If the problem is musculoskeletal in nature, usually the pain gets worse with activity (lifting, pushing, pulling). Gallbladder problems can create referred pain to the right shoulder region (usually between the shoulder blades). Pain in the left shoulder could indicate heart problems. These pains do not usually correspond to activity. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A tissue-specific transcription enhancer from the Drosophila yolk protein 1 gene.
- Activation of the Mlvi-1/mis1/pvt-1 locus in Moloney murine leukemia virus-induced T-cell lymphomas.
- Structure of circular copies of the 412 transposable element present in Drosophila melanogaster tissue culture cells, and isolation of a free 412 long terminal repeat.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- INFH
Hobbies / Sports
- Lead guitarist in 90s Alternative Rock band
Dr. Bradley M. Shepherd, DC's Practice location
Simply Chiropractic LLC
205 Boutz Rd Bldg #4 -Las Cruces, NM 88005Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Howard A Grayless D.C.3981 Schooner Loop Las Cruces NM 88012
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- Dr. Kenneth Mark Romney Other4500 Chelsea Dr Las Cruces NM 88005
- Dr. Charles Irvin Lenz D.C.1700 E Amador Ave Las Cruces NM 88001
- Dr. Sheila Q Williams D.C.1200 N Main St Las Cruces NM 88001
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