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 […]
Summer fun means outside activities in the warm sun, from strenuous pursuits like biking, hiking, and playing golf, tennis and volleyball, to more leisurely enjoyments like walking along the beach, or sunbathing on a float. No matter how you plan to enjoy the steamy summer months, and maintaining good hydration should be a top priority. Dehydration […]
Fibromyalgia is one of today’s most common chronic pain conditions. According to the American College of Rheumatology, around 1 in 50 Americans currently suffer from fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, the condition is difficult to diagnose, and, being chronic in nature, can linger for several months or even years. Fibromyalgia typically causes pain throughout the body and creates […]
When it comes to dieting, the conventional wisdom holds that losing weight gradually is more sustainable in the long run than fast weight loss. But new results from a long-term clinical trial show that this is just another dieting myth. Both fast and slow weight loss produced pretty modest results over the long term. But […]