When you walk, more than 200 individual muscles spring into action which includes all of the muscles in your spine and pelvic area. There’s no denying that walking is good for you and very beneficial to overall health. It is also very effective for spinal health. In most cases, walking is an excellent complement to […]
While back pain is a known and widely-studied issue in adults, its prevalence in school-aged children has received comparatively little scientific attention. Elementary, middle, and high school students must often carry backpacks that weigh enough to cause chronic back pain, poor posture, and even decreased lung volume. Recently, several studies reveal the truths behind childhood […]
Traveling can be rough on the body. Whether you are traveling alone, on business or are on your way to a sunny resort with your family or friends, long hours in a car or an airplane can leave you stressed, tired, stiff and sore. Warm Up, Cool Down Treat travel as an athletic event. No […]
The human gut contains trillions of bacteria – also referred to as the gut flora or microbiome – and these tiny unicellular organisms play an unfathomable role in overall health. For instance, healthy gut flora has been shown to improve gut health, heart health, brain health, weight management, and blood sugar regulation, among others. While […]
Going Beyond the Trigger Point. Sometimes all it takes is the prick of a small needle to ease a painful, knotted muscle that has stubbornly resisted other forms of treatment. That’s one reason why a technique called trigger point dry needling is becoming more and more popular. Trigger Point Dry Needling involves inserting a needle […]
One of the trillions of things your body does without so much as a conscious thought from you is to replace dead and dying cells with new, healthy cells. It’s happening right now: New intestine lining every 2-3 days. New stomach lining every 5 days. New skin every 28 days. New liver every 42 days. […]
The biggest challenge that most of us face after the holiday season is the holiday weight. How to lose holiday weight quickly without losing on energy and feeling weak seems like an endless battle. However, the best way to win this battle is intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting is not just a kind of diet, I’d […]
The gut is the gateway to health. If your gut is healthy, chances are that you’re in good health. However, there’s a condition called leaky gut that can lead to a wholes host of health problems. It is estimated that 80% of all Americans suffer from some form of Leaky Gut syndrome – are you […]
Duos often create more exciting outcomes Lewis and Clark, the Lone Ranger and Tonto, and even Batman and Robin functioned more efficiently together than apart. Complementary pairings propel results and enhance efforts. This is decidedly true with medical massage therapy and chiropractic care. While massage and chiropractic offer considerable benefits on their own, they often mesh […]
Yoga hasn’t taken the world by storm, but it has gained steadily in popularity in the last decade. Originally developed thousands of years ago, the practice of breathing, posing, and stretching offers a variety of important health benefits. Reduced stress and blood pressure, increased flexibility and stamina, greater balance, and a better understanding of breathing […]