Your intentions may be in the right place but you may be doing more harm than you think when you get on that treadmill for your consistent chronic cardio workout. There is mounting evidence that chronic cardio can lead to health problems and is an inefficient way to lose weight. Our body’s genetics have been… View Article
I quite often get the question asked by parents “Do kids need a chiropractor?”. The simple answer is yes but it depends on your definition of “need”. If we want to build healthy kids then we it would make sense to provide the body what it needs to genetically express health and wellness. This is… View Article
You may have experienced some sort of “out of body” experience in you life, but the fact remains that our brain is connected to our body. The brain controls every function of the body but it is not a one way street. The body can have a huge effect on the brain. Staying fit and… View Article
My spine on my face? Sounds stupid but my point is that we tend to take better care of things when they are visible and able to see when problems are developing. Or on the flip side, “Out of sight out of mind”. If you had your spine on your face it would be comparable… View Article
The digital world we live in today has offered a tremendous amount of new creative outlets, economic opportunities, entertainment, and learning possibilities. These advantages do come at a cost for those of us that spend too much time online as opposed to the real world. Text neck is an increasing problem that I see, as a… View Article
Taking an antibiotic is a reality in the world we live in today. Sometimes we are conscious of the fact we are taking it because we fill the prescription from our Doctor but other times we can be taking antibiotics unknowingly because they can be in some of the foods we eat. Killing bacteria can… View Article
There is a growing amount of research on knowing ideally “when” to do certain daily events. These times are dictated by the bodies internal clock known as the circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is based off the bodies natural response to the rising and setting of the sun, which regulates gut bacteria, body temperature, hormone… View Article
Quality sleep is an essential requirement for a healthy mind and body. Lack of sleep has been linked to decreased memory and mental function, increased risk of chronic disease, as well as causing weight gain. New research is showing that many of the electronic devices we use today are having a serious affect on our… View Article
“I can’t wait to see the sun again!” How often do we find ourselves saying this during the winter months only to lather ourselves and our children with sunscreen to “protect” us from the same life-giving rays we so desperately craved only months before.
When to best use heat or cold therapy? To make any treatment more beneficial, it always helps to use some therapy at home. This can be anything such as using a cool pack, or a heat pack, but sometimes it can be confusing to decide which is best. Although heat can have very positive effects,… View Article