PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 25, 2019 Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet Did you know? Olive oil is a big part of the Mediterranean diet. Interested in improving your nutrition and overall health? Great! Here are some popular choices. You’ve probably heard of most of them by now: South Beach Atkins Weight Watchers Jenny Craig Scarsdale Pritikin Keto […]
PUBLISHED ON NOVEMBER 12, 2019 Internal Inflammation It might seem tasty, but fast, highly processed food is a known cause of inflammation. Inflammation is your immune system’s response to an infection, injury or irritation. It’s how our body’s white blood cells protect us from bacteria and viruses. An infected cut shows signs of inflammation with […]
PUBLISHED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2019 The Hygiene Hypothesis Keeping your house spotless is one thing–but not being exposed to any germs can actually weaken your immunity. It’s convenient to think of our bodies as machines that take in energy and are able to perform millions of different tasks. Consider the increasingly sophisticated computers and robots […]
PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 17, 2019 Autopsies Confirm Chiropractic Premise Choosing us for your care means that we’ll examine you as a whole, correcting problems you may not have known about. Over a hundred years ago the founder and developer of chiropractic were considered odd fellows. While most pursued the treatment of diseases based on the […]
PUBLISHED ON JULY 26, 2019 The Importance of Spinal Curves Did you know? Your spinal curves help you move freely. Your spine is made up of a series of interconnected bones, each on top of the other. Besides serving as an armature to support the weight of your body, your spine provides: Protection of the spinal […]
PUBLISHED ON AUGUST 21, 2019 Probiotics – The Good Gut Bacteria Did you know? Probiotics support your immune system. Almost half of our body isn’t even us. It’s bacteria. Trillions of them. Most reside in our stomach, intestines and colon. They are essential for digestion and to our overall health and well being. The bacteria on […]
PUBLISHED ON AUGUST 31, 2019 Walking For Health Did you know? Walking just 30 minutes each day can strengthen your bones. What do you think is the most popular form of exercise? Walking, of course. After all, it’s cheap, it’s easy, it doesn’t require fancy equipment, special clothes, an expensive membership and it’s available 24/7 for […]
PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 Did you know? Some studies point to NSAIDs causing problems in your gut. NSAIDs – Friend or Foe? Among the most common over-the-counter pain relievers are Non-Steroidal, Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). You probably recognize them by names such as aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Aleve or simply ibuprofen. These and similar drugs […]
PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2019 Cervical Collars: Helpful Fashion Statement? While cervical collars have their place, if you’ve injured your neck, give us a call. You see them on people all the time – those big stiff collars that keep someone’s head from moving. They are often prescribed after a car accident, a sports injury […]
PUBLISHED ON MAY 14, 2019 Is Chocolate Actually Good for You? Did you know? Various research studies, conducted in the U.S. and Switzerland, have concluded that chocolate flavonoids give short bursts of energy to the brain Chocoholics take heart – literally that is. Seems that a bit of a chocolate bar might actually be good […]