I’m sure many of you have taken some trips this summer. Although it is always a pleasure to finally reach our final destination, getting there can be really difficult on our joints, muscles and nerves. Travel can cause irritation to our bodies as we have to use our bodies in ways that we aren’t…
What exactly does “self-improvement” mean? Well, self-improvement means to make or become better through your own efforts. Since this month is Self-Improvement Month, it’s a great time for you to look for new ways of making yourself the best you that you can possibly be! Now, you might ask: “what does self-improvement look like”…
Let’s talk about something that might be a bit difficult to discuss: suicide and mental illnesses. National Suicide Prevention Week is September 7th-13th and World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10th. National Suicide Prevention Week is a week-long campaign to raise awareness, reduce stigma and educate the public about suicide prevention and the warning…
When you practice gratitude, you get to enjoy the benefits of reliving the positivity in your mind and you get to spread the gratitude to those around you through your actions. The best part of practicing gratitude is that there are so many ways to do so. Here are some simple ways to practice…
Although we try to deny it, we are all growing older and learning how to take care of our bodies as we age is very important. It is imperative that we incorporate physical activities, such as strength training and cardio, into our daily routines. You don’t have to do something that you find boring…
I’m sure many of you are aware of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. It’s been buzzing around social media for the past few weeks and it’s stirred up a lot of controversy. Let me explain what this challenge is for those of you that haven’t heard of this. Basically, someone nominates/challenges you to do one…
I’m sure some of you have heard about stand up desks. Stand up desks can be costly, but there are some affordable options out there as well. Most people prefer to get a stand up desk that can also function as a regular desk so that you still have the option to sit. Some people…
Unless you’ve been living in an actual cave, you’ve probably heard all about the Paleo diet or the “caveman” diet. Perhaps you’ve tried it. But is this diet healthy and does it actually work? The Paleo diet is based on two main ideas. The first idea is that we’ve adapted to eat certain kinds of…
Should you exercise when you’re sick? Should you “sweat it out” or rest and recover? Everyone gets sick, but what should we do about it? So should you exercise while you’re sick? Let’s get one thing straight from the beginning: there’s a difference between “working out” and “moving the body.” A structured workout routine…
It’s not all about the Spine. Although some chiropractors may like to think so, I find a practical approach to care is most effective. If a chief complaint is a shoulder, wrist, elbow, ankle, foot, knee, hand etc…, I will use specific techniques to address these areas. Whether your symptoms are pain, stiffness or even…
