Remember the days when all food was grown in nutrient dense soil? Remember when food was unrefined and not stripped of its nutrients? Remember the time when 'organic' was not even a necessary description because everything was already organic? No? Me neither. That was way...
When I am looking for a professional to work with, I appreciate knowing why they do what they do. This helps me determine if we are a good fit. It is my hope that the information I share in this post will serve you the...
Chiropractic may appear to have its own language. Even the word chiropractic seems out of place; I often hear chiropracty, chiropractics, chiropractoring! Here is a quick vocabulary guide for the chiropractic approach: Innate: Inborn wisdom; natural. The innate intelligence of your body is what does the...
Once you start eating broccoli do you have to eat it for the rest of your life? The answer if obviously no, unless your parents still have an iron grip on your diet. No one can force you to do something that's good for your health...
As a health care provider with a global approach, I care about how your whole body functions. Imagine your cells as grapes. When the cells are well hydrated you have nice juicy grapes which allows nutrients to go in and the waste to leave. However, if your...
Heart rate variability allows us to measure the power of the chiropractic adjustment in a tangible and objective way. The normal variability in heart rate is due to the synergistic action of the two branches of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)—the part of the nervous system that...
The holiday season is upon us and that means one more opportunity to eat sugar. As a reformed sugar addict, I am happy to share my strategies for achieving wellness in this important area. Be aware of what sugar does to your body. Knowledge is power...
Pure and Sufficient Bacteria A total of one trillion bacteria live together in our digestive system. Their total weight is about four pounds! Friendly bacteria keep us alive and well. We should have more healthy bacteria in our body than our own cells. These bacteria are needed to...
As children it was normal to walk on a balance beam at the park, to hop on one foot or to jump on a bed. This is essential for the cerebellum to develop sharp balance skills. Generally, as we grow older we no longer do...
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