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I hate to be the barer of bad news, but there is no magic pill. To be healthier, you need to put in the work. However, it doesn't have to...

inflammation noun in·flam·ma·tion \ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən\ From the Merriam-Webster dictionary: inflammation is "a local response to cellular...

"I don't need to see a chiropractor because my back doesn't hurt." I hear this all of the time. And yes, some chiropractors focus solely...

Do you set goals? I set goals quite often. Now that I think about it, they are more like check lists or to do lists. Don't worry, I've...

I went to a seminar a few weekends ago as part of the pediatric diplomat course entitled Developmental Neurobiology. Although I didn't...

Hey you, with the desk job. Do you have frequent headaches? Does your low back ache? Are you waking up stiff? Are your neck and shoulders...

Products we use every day may also be the most toxic things we are exposed to in our day to day living. Most of the conventional things...

Let’s start by understanding exactly what “having arthritis” really means. The Mayo Clinic defines arthritis as “inflammation of one of...

As the weather changes, many people will fibromyalgia will notice an increase in symptoms. According to the Mayo Clinic website,...

If you don't already know, I coach a few hours a week at a local gym called Undefeated CrossFit. The response I often get when I tell...

We often appreciate the temperatures going up, the sun shining and longer days this time of year. One thing many people don’t appreciate?...

When something looks wrong on the outside, you can almost always attribute it to something wrong on the inside. Did you know your skin is...

Will you be setting new goals this year? I suggest you find a few small changes to sprinkle in throughout the year for long last changes!...

For many of us, the holidays are a time when life gets a little crazier than usual. Gatherings every weekend, sugary foods left, right and center and excess alcohol. Here are my 5 top tips for getting through this holiday season without feeling fat and tired. 1. Start each day with a quality meal. Making sure your first meal of the day is full of quality protein, fat and as many vegetables you can tolerate will help stabilize your hormones and prevent sugar crashes later in

The following are suggestions for you to implement into your everyday life in order to optimize your chiropractic adjustments and improve...

You’ve probably noticed two types of people at some point in your life. One, where you think, “Wow, that person is standing so tall and...

Beginning on Monday, September 7th, I am embarking on a 10 day detox. Detoxification—the elimination of toxic wastes—has been used to...

Why should we even consider taking vitamins? Can’t we get all of our nutrients from food? Unfortunately for us today, the nutrients in...

A chiropractor’s goal is to help the body reach optimal health. This is done by checking the spine for anything that feels "off",...

I want to begin by reflecting on our current society. I think it’s fair to say we all know at least one person who is overweight, has/had...