School is back in session. And we’re trading flip-flops, popsicles and pool noodles for heavy books, piles of paper, and heavy extracurricular equipment. More than 40 million American students use backpacks to carry their heavy workloads. Many of these same students overload their packs. Or their backpacks aren’t fitted properly, [...]
Fish oil is one of the most commonly consumed dietary supplements today. It’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These acids are pretty crucial in aiding in optimal health. Most importantly, omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that are important in preventing and managing heart disease. However, they provide a number of other benefits [...]
What is Arthritis? First of all, did you know that arthritis is one of America’s most common diseases? It is also one of the most misunderstood diseases. Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints. This inflammation can cause pain. It can also cause discomfort and stiffness throughout joints and [...]
Surviving summer travels and chiropractic tips. Ah, summer. It’s the time of the year we all look forward to. For many of us, summer is the time for family reunions, vacations, and other adventures. We spend hours in cars, planes, trains, and even boats. And while we are so excited [...]
The big importance of sleep. Wonderful, wonderful sleep. We often think as sleep as our time to shut down and reboot. But did you know that it is during sleep that we are extremely active? It is during sleep that a lot of important processing, restoration, and strengthening occurs. We [...]
The blood sugar solution. Blood sugar, or blood glucose, is the main kind of sugar found in the blood. Our bodies get glucose from the foods we eat. This sugar is an important energy source. And also provides nutrients to our organs, muscles, and nervous system. The absorption, storage, and [...]
Well, summer is here. And boy has it packed a punch! After that seemingly forever winter, the warmth of the sun has felt wonderful the last few weeks. But there are days the sun feels a little too hot. And for some, that heat means inflammation, redness, and painful swelling [...]
Did you know that back pain is the leading cause of workers’ compensation claims in the United States? Manual labor jobs tend to place added stress on certain areas of the spine. Chronic lower back pain, spinal fractures, and disc herniation are among the most common workplace-related back injuries. But there [...]
We have come to the last blog of our CBD series. Throughout the course of the month, we’ve discussed the myths about CBD. We’ve also covered the physical and mental benefits of this chemical powerhouse. To conclude this series, we want to dive into CBD formulation. This way you know what to look out for [...]
This month we are covering everything there is to know about CBD. Two weeks ago, we dived into the controversial topic and discussed the truths and myths regarding CBD. Last week, we discussed the many physical benefits of adding CBD to your wellness routine. As we’ve stated, CBD holds the key to the wide variety of medicinal [...]
