The cannabis plant. Many of us immediately correlate this plant to the federally illegal drug, marijuana. But before you close out of this tab, did you know that the cannabis plant is actually a chemical powerhouse? It produces more than 400 different chemical compounds. And no, not all of them are unique to marijuana. These [...]
Here at Zock, we like to keep to our theme of balanced wellness and alternative medicine. And in doing so, we wanted to take this last week of the month to discuss natural asthma remedies. We know that depending on an inhaler and other medications for asthma can be tiring. Not to mention the pain [...]
In the past, we have discussed the importance of chiropractic care for newborns. But what about the benefits of chiropractic care for kids and teens? Kids are known for their resiliency. They seem to be made of rubber as they bounce back quickly from sickness and injury. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that they are [...]
While summer is a month often look forward to, it’s often the most overwhelming. It’s full of baseball tournaments and swimming lessons, dance recitals and science camps. Not to mention vacations, pool days, and long weekends camping. With everything going on, are you actually taking the measures to take care of yourself this summer? [...]
Well friends, the Pittsburgh Marathon is over. After the hard months and long weeks of training, the weekend came and went like The Flash. With so much anticipation and buildup, you may be wondering what to focus on now. Maybe some of you need a bit of a break from running. But maybe some of [...]
The topic of chiropractic care has started dominating the wellness sphere. Holistic means of healing are being chosen over traditional western medicine. It’s estimated that roughly 27 million Americans are now annually treated with chiropractic care. There are many known benefits of chiropractic treatment, which has made it such a popular treatment. However, when choosing [...]
How to fuel for a marathon and marathon training. Well, friends, we’re transitioning into another marathon season. Last week we started our preparation talks with a blog regarding chiropractic care in order to prevent injury. Running a marathon requires an ample amount of preparation. We’re talking both the physical kind of preparation but also mental. [...]
As we have discussed before, chiropractic care can benefit anyone. And this is regardless of their age or fitness ability. The most commonly known treatment is spinal adjustment. However, a well-rounded chiropractic wellness plan can be a great help to many of us. While some injuries are quick to recover, there are some that simply [...]
Last week, we dove headfirst into the mindfulness discussion. We focused on overall mindfulness and a few activities to try at home. This week, we wanted to keep on the mindfulness trend and talk about a few different mindful eating exercises. Mindful eating is a powerful tool to gain control of your eating. These exercises [...]
Mindfulness and mindfulness activities have been trending a lot lately. Health officials and mental health advocates discuss the benefits of mindfulness. Fitness influencers and enthusiasts mention mindfulness activities as part of their daily routines. Maybe you’ve overheard coworkers or neighbors talk about this trend. But the concept is still unclear – so what is mindfulness [...]
