SPOOKY BEHAVIORS THAT LEAD TO POOR HEALTH Earlier today we took to Facebook for a live event on that lifestyle habits you may have that can actually be detrimental!! SPOOKY BEHAVIORS THAT LEAD TO POOR HEALTH! What is your immune system? Your immune system is a large network of organs, white blood cells, proteins (antibodies) […]
Why Late Night Snacks… BITE! We’ve all been there… you eat a late dinner which makes you sleep all wonky and the whole next day you just don’t feel your best. It is easy to brush this off every once in a while–but what about when it becomes routine? A recent study found that eating
Earlier this week, we went live on Facebook to discuss all things BREATH! The importance of breath, six steps to better breathing, and different methods of breathing! This past month learning all about how much breathing affects our brains and health has been so interesting and informative and we wanted to share with you what
Welcome back everyone! In today’s news, we want to learn about how your lifestyle may be more important than your genes when it comes to your health. Studies in the new field of Epigenetics are showing lifestyle factors can override any limitations of your genes. The term epigenetics means “above” genetics, the external modifications to
Headaches and Depression The Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care recently reported a case of a 44-year-old female patient suffering from daily headaches and depression for approximately two years. This patient tried acupuncture, traditional Chinese therapy, and alternative medications; but nothing seemed to change the pattern… Then, after six months of chiropractic
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Welcome back to Balanced Life On the Go! If you’re new here, this should be the first episode that you listen to! WHAT IS CHIROPRACTIC? In this episode, we will explore all things chiropractic care– from what a subluxation is to how an adjustment affects the brain! Podcast #17: What is Chiropractic? What is
The Power of Proper Posture The Importance of Proper Posture A Test: Sit up straight (or stand) tall and take a deep breath… Now let it out…Notice what it feels like and how deep you are able to breathe. Now, slouch in your seat so that your chin is resting on your chest, and your
Adjustments and Insomnia! How chiropractic care can help lead to a better night’s sleep… We all know that sleep is essential for the human body to develop and function healthily. A recent paper published in the Journal of Sleep Medicine & Disorders suggests that some insomnia cases could actually be caused by complex chemical interactions
You know that sense of calm you feel when walking barefoot in the grass or on the beach? Well, research is coming out that is backing up that feel-good sensation! Research is now showing that walking barefoot on grass, sand, dirt or rock helps alleviate chronic pain, fatigue, and other ailments. This connection with Earth’s
Did you know that your muscles impact your heart health and strength?! Over 25% of North Americans over the age of 65 suffer from severe loss of skeletal muscle (sarcopenia), which significantly limits their daily activity. This inactivity then causes loss of skeletal muscles leading to loss of heart muscle. When your heart becomes
