Basketball Team's Success Is A Joint Effort

By Martha Michael Photo: Dr. Erika Henry of The Joint in Sandy Springs, Ga., shows off a model spine to Combine Academy coach Matthew Morris (center) and player Oisin Kerlin. They come from

Backstory: Understanding Your Spine in No Time

By Dr. Molly Casey Is my spine supposed to be straight or curved? What’s the space between my vertebrae? Does this look normal? As a doctor of chiropractic at The Joint, these are common questi

Good Parenting: Winning the Imitation Game

By Martha Michael Famous mime Marcel Marceau referred to his craft as “the art of silence.” That’s not unlike the skills involved in parenting -- without saying a word you’re always onstage and

Chiropractic Gets the Gold Medal for Athlete Recovery

By Sara Butler I don’t know about you, but the most memorable moment of the Rio Olympics for me has to be when the French gymnast broke his leg attempting a vault. That doesn’t really seem like

A Road Map to Better Health

By Dr. Molly Casey Optimal health is an individual journey. If you were a fly on the wall where I practice at The Joint Chiropractic in Glendale, Calif., you’d hear many patients complain of th

Using Chiropractic to Stop the Terror of Vertigo

By Dr. Molly Casey Have you ever felt like the world is spinning around you? And I don’t mean from an overcommitted schedule or heavy duty family and life situations, which all of us have exper

Chiropractic: Prep Football’s Line of Defense

By Sara Butler It’s back to school time! For many people, this also marks the kickoff of high school football season. From Maine to California, you can find a game on any given Friday night.

OK, Take a Deep Breath and Do it Right

By Dr. Molly Casey OK, take a deep breath as you prepare to inhale this next concept. It’s about breathing, and why it’s such a big deal. What does breathing have to do with your health an

The Chiropractic Bond: In Sickness and in Health

By Dr. Molly Casey We’ve heard it before. “Hey Doc, I wasn’t in last week because I was sick and didn’t want to get you or others sick, it wasn’t because I don’t love seeing you.” My go-to

Ho-Ho-Holiday Shopping Strategies to Avoid Back Pain

By Sara Butler Let me see … Shopping List? Check. Wallet? Check. Sturdy shoes? Check. Body armor? Check. Oh, yes — it’s that time of year again; time

‘Fittest Man in the NFL’ Praises Chiropractic Benefits

By Sara Butler It’s the holiday season, which means it’s time for caroling, warm cocoa, and football! Football is one of the best things about the holiday season because it allows y

Start Your Year Up Right with these Healthy Resolutions

By Sara Butler Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I may act cool and tell people, “Psh, New Year’s resolutions? That’s dumb!” But, I secretly make them. Do I alwa

Making New Year’s Resolutions that Stick

By Dr. Molly Casey So let’s be honest, you likely fall into one of two categories -- you either love or hate New Year’s resolutions. Rarely is it I find someone who falls between those two book

Resolutions vs. Lifestyle Choices: Start the Year Up Right

By The Joint Corp. It’s that time of the year again. Just look around you. Seems like everything revolves around New Year’s resolutions, most of which involve health. Health clubs a

Early Detection: Dousing Burnout Before You’re in Flames

By Krista Elliott We all have work stress of some sort or another. It's the rare individual who can go through their entire career feeling serene and calm, without an ounce of pressure.

Living with Raynaud’s Disease: Making the Best of It

By Dr. Molly Casey It’s mid-January and right now we are all things winter. Today’s blog is about a condition that many have not heard of, but if you have Raynaud’s disease,

A Transition of Power: How to Get Through It

By Sara Butler Don’t worry, I’m not going to get all political on you here. This isn’t an opinion piece about who is right, who is wrong, or where this country is headed. I&rs

The Reasons Millennials are Opting for Chiropractic Care

By Genevieve Cunningham It seems that very little can be said about Millennials that doesn’t rile up someone somewhere. This generation is known for a wide array of various characteristic

Childhood Bed-wetting: Could Chiropractic Be the Answer

By Dr. Molly Casey This headline will generally catch people’s attention. Let’s be clear, I am referring to bed-wetting in the childhood years. Frankly, it’s a situation that

Professional Athletes choose Chiropractic

Whether it’s the Super Bowl or a scrimmage, the Masters or a practice round, a professional athlete’s medical team is always nearby. For a majority of them, that team includes a chirop

Robb Quinlan and Chiropractic: An Angel in the Back Field

By Martha Michael It would take more than a seventh-inning stretch to repair Robb Quinlan’s torn abdominal muscles. It was the winter of 2004 and Quinlan had just completed his first seas

Chiropractic Among Options Endorsed by NIH for Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is an epidemic that affects an estimated 100 million Americans. Although numerous effective treatments are available, millions of chronic pain sufferers rely on opioid prescription pain m

5 Fun Facts About the Spine: Long, Tall and Short of It

By Dr. Troy Tann Long or short, weak or strong, we all have them … we’re talking about spines. The human spine is a marvelous feat of evolution, giving us the ability to walk uprig

Quell the Swell: 5 Foods That Fight Inflammation

Do you feel like you’ve tried everything but still experience back pain? If so, maybe it’s time to look more closely at the food you’re eating. A lot of people don’t realize that a majority of their d

Is the Perfect Life A Pain in the Back?

Your life depends on you performing at your very best. We all have a limited amount of time on earth and we want to make the best of every moment. Whether it’s your job, your family or other

Foundations for Optimal Health: Central Nervous System

By Dr. Molly Casey I just searched ‘low carb plan’ and got 24 pages of results on Google. Has this ever happened to you? Have you ever felt left behind or confused with all the heal

Foundations for Optimal Health: Nutrients In, Toxins Out

By Dr. Molly Casey Achieving optimal health is a necessity to living a fulfilled life, but the information available through search engines can be overwhelming. Really, how are we supposed to k

Foundations for Optimal Health: Sleep

By Dr. Molly Casey Optimal health is a journey and a process—certainly not a destination. It’s a process that we must engage with and prioritize in life if we want to feel, look and

Foundations for Optimal Health: Energy

By Dr. Molly Casey Where does your health trip you up? At some point we’ve all perceived there is that one thing we could shift that would make all else different. Do you pigeon hole your

Chiropractic: The First Line of Defense for Quality Family Time

The Joint Chiropractic Let’s face it, there is nothing more important than family. Today, the need for closeness seems greater than ever. After all, family members are the very extension of who

Being A Kid Again: No Time Like the Present

Time is our most precious asset. It is free, but priceless. You can’t own time, but you can spend it any way you wish. Once lost, you can never gain that time back again. Enjoying every moment

Chiropractic: Preventing the Fires of Ill Health

By Dr. Molly Casey Do you think about your health only when you are sick or have a problem you want to solve, like losing weight? If you do, you’re not alone. Most of the patients I see do exac

Core Beliefs: Important in Every Way

By Dr. Molly Casey Have you ever driven a car whose engine purred but there was a mysterious noise while you drove it? You’ve taken impeccable care of the car, changing the oil every 3,000 mil

Head Cases: Studies Show Headache Reduction, Other Benefits

By Dr. Molly Casey Reading literature and sifting through what’s what in the world of science can sometimes give me a headache. I recently did exactly that in order to provide a peek at what ch

100th Indy 500 is the Greatest Spectacle in Health

By Sara Butler Photo by Craig Takata I watched in amazement as rookie Alexander Rossi won the historic 100th running of the greatest spectacle in racing -- this year’s Indianapolis 500. I’m

Currency of Health: What’s Preventing You From Getting Ahead?

By The Joint Corp. Look around you. Seems like everything these days revolves around our careers. Promotions, raises, work experience, they all play a significant role in getting ahead. Money i

Skin Health: Bringing Sunscreen into the Daylight

By Dr. Molly Casey It’s summertime and the Fourth of July weekend is approaching. Not only is this a big nighttime holiday because of fireworks, it’s a huge daytime holiday. Picnics, the beach,

Chiropractic Founders Day: Honoring The History And Practice Of Chiropractic Care

Every great movement begins with a single spark. For chiropractic, that spark ignited on September 18, 1895. What began as a single adjustment in a small Midwest town has grown into a healthcare p

Mystery Solved: A Case for Chiropractic Care

By Martha Michael You wake up one morning and find your body stiff, so you do some basic stretches and get on with your day. But after a few weeks you realize the stiffness is worsening and you

Stretching Doesn’t Mean You Can Skip the Chiropractor

By Dr. Molly Casey Patients come into the chiropractic office for care and they frequently bring friends or loved ones with them. It’s often a time of inquisition and education. One of th

Lessons from Our Forefathers: Using ‘Common Sense’ for Spinal Care

By Sara Butler On January 10, 1776, Thomas Paine published a pamphlet called “Common Sense.” It was meant to encourage the 13 colonies to reject the rule of Great Britain and create

4 Easy Steps to Healing a Rolled Ankle

By Dr. Molly Casey Ankle injuries are common with athletes and non-athletes alike. One of the most common injuries comes from what folks call “rolling the ankle.” An inverted ankle injury is th

Fair Game: Health Tips for Wildlife Enthusiasts

By Martha Michael You probably never, in your wildest imagination, expected to hear that nearly half of Americans participate in outdoor activities from fishing to bird-watching. Yet by hea

Numb Struck: Chiropractic, and Relief for that Wonky Hand

By Martha Michael It’s another day at the office, staring down your screen and working that mouse like you were conducting a lab test. The keyboard has been your friend for years, but today, th

Frosty Weather Causing Joint Pain? Give It the Deep Freeze

By Sara Butler They say that Frosty the Snowman was a jolly, happy soul. I don’t buy it. Many people notice that as the temperatures drop, the achiness and pain in their joints increases. Th

Preventive Care: Don’t Let Your Ski Trip Go Downhill

By Dr. Molly Casey It’s ski and snowboard season, and while these sports can be ridiculously fun and invigorating, they can also be taxing on your body. There are some specific things you

Nailing It: How Chiropractors Assess Your Wellness

By Martha Michael If you’re the kind of person who never misses an appointment with the manicurist, you more than likely care about the look of your nails. And while the color of polish, styliz

Get a Grip: Treat Tendon Damage with Chiropractic Care

By Martha Michael Baking bread or working with wood, your hands get a workout through the stages of life. And whether you’re creating a piece of art or have a job that’s physically taxing, inju

Deal or No Deal: Rewarding Yourself With Healthy Choices

By Martha Michael Getting a new outfit after losing 10 pounds. Watching a movie after your homework’s done. Taking a long weekend after meeting a sales goal. It’s not uncommon to reward you

The Correct Way to Get Back on Your Feet After a Fall

By Dr. Molly Casey Winter for many means ice and slippery situations in more ways than one. It’s common even on the western coast in milder climates that folks experience slips and falls becaus

Reducing Gnarly Surf Injuries with Proper Preparation

By Martha Michael Even the best surfers in the world can’t always stand up to powerful swells successfully, proven when professionals have died trying, such as Tahitian legend Malik Joyeux, who

How to Make Short Work of Long-Standing Pain

By Dr. Molly Casey Nagging, aching low back pain can become something you learn to live with. After all, you’ve had it forever and now it is simply the norm to you. Should you do anything about

Among Breakfast Titans, Do Pancakes Beat Eggs?

By Sara Butler March 4 is National Pancake Day and it brings an interesting question to mind: If you want to be healthy, which is a better breakfast -- pancakes or eggs? While it may be true

Anxiety and Taxes: More Related Than You Thought

By Martha Michael Time is ticking and the pressure’s on to pull together your tax documents. And the closer it gets, the more your body may be showing signs of discomfort. Although that ner

Eat, Drink and Be Wary: The Health Risks of Overindulging

By Martha Michael The calendar is crammed with a smorgasbord of seasonal celebrations, most of them replete with bountiful servings of food and drinks to fit the occasion. The trouble is that t

What Is Pain and Why Is It Important?

By Dr. Molly Casey Pain is a part of life. Like it or not, I think it’s safe to say that at some point in everyone’s life they have (or will) experience some type of physical pain. There are p

Happy National Napping Day, Benjamin Franklin

By Sara Butler There are three words that strike fear in the heart of every parent each fall and spring: daylight saving time. I hate it, as anyone raising small humans would. In fact, I’d like

Injury-Free Zone? Prepping to Return to the Gym

By Martha Michael If the last time you darkened the door of a gym the big names in fitness were Power Rider, NordicTrack and ThighMaster, you may not recognize today’s equipment. But just becau

Fresh Off the Grid: Fishing for Advice to Avoid Injury

By Martha Michael Leaving sports such as gridiron football on the back-burner, many Americans prefer the kind of athletics that you don’t see on ESPN or on the front page of the sports section.

Chiropractic Care is for Every Body -- and Everyone In Between!

By Sara Butler When you hear the word chiropractic, what do you think of? Maybe popping joints, backpain or unicorns flying over rainbows (hey, who doesn’t love unicorns and rainbows?). I

Chiropractic: Putting the Freeze on Frozen Shoulder

By Dr. Molly Casey Shoulder issues can be irritating at best and debilitating at worst. Most people don’t give it much thought -- until they hurt their shoulder. A common issue called &ld

Benefits of a Lifetime of Chiropractic Care

By Martha Michael Sitting down with men and women in their golden years may mean an afternoon of tall tales about the good old days. But the most productive advice you get from older adults is

Sneaky Strategies for a Healthy Halloween

By Sara Butler There might not be anything quite as scary as your chiropractor trying to convince you to keep your Halloween healthy. Listen, here at The Joint Chiropractic we like Halloween as

Kicking the Habits that Hurt Us (Or at Least Making Adjustments)

By Martha Michael Favorite foods, drinks and lifestyle choices change from age to age. Each of these shifts appeal to changing tastes, but they can also bring threats to your health. Histo

What You Need to Know About the Chiropractic Approach

By Dr. Molly Casey Is all chiropractic care the same? This is a question that is commonly asked by new and veteran patients alike. The answer is multifaceted and requires a bit of an explanati

Chiropractic Care: A Winning Natural Performance Enhancer

By Martha Michael Athletic competition is aimed at seeing who has the physical ability to outdo their opponents, which in some sports means the fastest, and in others, the strongest or most ski

Cold Prevention 101: Chiropractic News You Can Use

By Dr. Molly Casey Cold season is upon us. While not life-threatening, colds certainly can put a damper on our ability to function at the highest possible level and debilitate our daily life if

Be Thankful for These 4 Strategies to Ensure a Great Thanksgiving

By Sara Butler Do you remember that episode of Friends, the one where Joey borrows Phoebe’s maternity pants and put them on for Thanksgiving? That seems about right -- I mean, when was the last

How Chiropractic Can Improve Your Exercise Routine

By Dr. Molly Casey Does chiropractic help me with my exercise routine? The short answer is yes. We’re here and we’re alive and we live in this body, but we have to take care of it. Research sho

A Healthy Plan for Happy Holidays

By Sara Butler We’ve all been there -- traversing the interstate with two cranky kids in the backseat, crazy drivers passing you on the right as 18-wheelers blow by you in the left, with five h

Seniors and Sports: Staying Active in the Twilight Years

By Martha Michael It used to be that senior citizens were Depression children who grew up pushing plows and swing dancing. But time marches on, and now the oldest Americans are those who cut th

Have Yourself a Well-Adjusted Holiday

By Martha Michael If you’ve seen the memes on Pinterest showing Santa leaning over, stuck in position, or a snowman draped over someone’s neck as a cold compress, you’ve had s

Run On: What You Need to Know About Sinus Health

By Dr. Molly Casey Sinus congestion and headaches are common this time of year. Sinus issues can be painful and knock you down for a few days at a time. Frequently, folks go straight for prescr

Snow Shoveling Tips to Keep You Off the Shelf

By Dr. Molly Casey Shoveling snow. Many can’t get around it. Most have to get through it. No matter how many winters go by and how many times as a chiropractor I have this conversation wi

When It Comes to Food Portions, Eat With Your Hands

By Sara Butler In the new year, the focus will be on health. After gorging on rich food and treats over the holiday season, many people will focus on getting back on the healthy eating wagon. B

Numb Hands: Causes and Cures

By Martha Michael When you’re experiencing a loss of feeling in your hands, investigating the cause can be a mind-numbing experience. One of the biggest problems is the vast number of possible caus

Picking the Right Shoe Can be a Life-Changing Experience

By Sara Butler You’ve heard the expression about walking in another man’s shoes, right? Well, you may learn a few more lessons than you anticipate by taking the expression seriously, especially

6 Easy Steps to a Healthy Year Ahead

By Dr. Molly Casey Most people this time of year throw some new goals at the wall in hopes of achieving all their dreams at once, either in life or in health. I notice most resolutions have fal

The Ultimate Health Guide for You (and Now Me) at 40

By Sara Butler I’ll be 40 in a week. Maybe it’s the fact that I still feel incredibly immature inside, but I sure don’t feel like I’m knocking on the door of 40 at all. People say age is just a

Is the Farmer’s Almanac to Blame for Your Joint Pain?

By Sara Butler October 13 just happens to fall on a Friday this year, and Friday the 13th is more than just a superstitious day on the calendar. October 13 also happens to be the day that the f

Which End of the Candle Do Healthy People Burn?

By Martha Michael Why do we admire people who call themselves “night owls,” who boast about their ability to function on very little sleep? Perhaps it’s due, in part, to the v

Product Placement: What’s Trending in Health Merchandise

By Martha Michael If you haven’t responded to Chuck Norris in a moment of late-night weakness, or found yourself the proud owner of a Bowflex or NordicTrack, your impulse control is saving you

What is Whiplash, and How Can I Fix It?

By Dr. Molly Casey Have you ever had an injury or trauma that left you with a pain in the neck? I have. Neck pain can be debilitating and get under your skin. One of the most common issues with

If You Could Turn Back Time: Making 3 Healthy Habits Standard

By Martha Michael When you turn back the clock -- whether it’s a metaphor for feeling younger or you’re literally ending daylight saving time and grabbing an extra hour of sleep -- it’s a good

Battle of the Senses: When Your Child Can’t Process

By Dr. Molly Casey If you’re a parent of young children or you teach young children, it’s nearly certain that you have heard the term “sensory processing disorders.” What are they, and what can

Veterans Day a Reminder to Take Care of Our Own

By Sara Butler Veterans Day is a day to honor the bravery of those who have served and continue to serve in our nation’s military. I know I certainly appreciate their service and sacrific

Jerry Rice Gives Chiropractic an Enthusiastic Reception

By Dr. Molly Casey Injuries are a common introduction to chiropractic, but there are also those who have access to the best care possible who choose chiropractic to prevent an injury from occur

Improve Your Health With a Gratitude Adjustment

By Dr. Molly Casey Gratitude can change your health. It’s true. A simple way to change your overall well-being is to begin engaging with gratefulness. Gratitude can help decrease stress, and st

4 Easy Tips to Make Thanksgiving Healthy

By Sara Butler Ah, Thanksgiving -- the one time of year it’s socially acceptable to unbutton your pants at the dinner table. It’s a celebration full of family, turkey, football, and

Well-thy Mindset: Health Tips You Can Bank On

By Martha Michael Managing your health is a lot like budgeting your finances. It involves daily decision-making, aided by having a plan in place, which you hope leads to a good deal of profit.

3 Quick and Easy Exercises to Help You Avoid Low Back Pain

By The Joint Chiropractic Did you know that low back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work? Luckily, there are three quick and easy core strengthening exercises you can do to av

3 Reasons Why a Routine Life is a Healthy Life

By Martha Michael If variety is the spice of life, what do we call our habits that always stay the same? According to some, the correct answer is “healthy.” Developing a lifestyle of routines i

Best Ways to Treat Your Body Between Chiropractic Adjustments

By Dr. Molly Casey Let’s say you’re looking to get your health care routine in phenomenal shape. You already have chiropractic adjustments as a part of your regular health care regimen – meani

5 Ways Your Posture Is Causing You Pain And How To Avoid It

By The Joint Chiropractic Your mother was right. You may have shrugged her off when she said your posture was bad, but mom was on to something. It turns out that looking like a slouch isn

Breaking Down an ACL Injury and How Chiropractic Helps

By Dr. Molly Casey ACL injuries are one of the most common knee injuries -- and certainly one of the most well-known. While people most commonly think the anterior cruciate ligament injury is q

How To Avoid the Pains of Holiday Gift Wrapping Like a Pro

By Sara Butler There are several very embarrassing ways to hurt yourself. You know, like falling up the stairs or spraining your ankle when you get up from a Netflix binge to hit the refrigerat

Honesty is the Best Policy in Life and with Your Doctor

By Martha Michael When it comes to wellness, a lack of honest dialogue with your doctor can minimize progress. As a patient, you want to avoid weaving the tangled web that comes from withholdin

How To: 3 Breathing Techniques to Help Relieve Stress

By Martha Michael The way you’re breathing says a lot about how you feel. If your breathing is shallow, you may be angry. If it’s extremely heavy, you may be worn out from a hike or other stren

A Guide to Making Successful New Year’s Resolutions

By Dr. Molly Casey Can you believe it has already been 12 months since we last sang Auld Lang Syne? Many, maybe even you, greet the new year resolved to make changes in their lives. This fun ar

A Cautionary Tale Before the Total Solar Eclipse

By Sara Butler You may or may not have heard of this little thing happening on Monday, Aug. 21-- the solar eclipse. It turns out that it’s not a totally uncommon phenomenon and actually happens

The Financial Benefits of Chiro-Practical Healthcare

By The Joint Chiropractic Let’s face it, sickness or pain are the major motivators for visiting a doctor’s office. Although the case for preventative care can be made, its importanc

Mission Accomplished: The Best Way to Start Your Day

By Martha Michael “Good morning, Mr. Phelps” is probably not the first thing you hear each day, and it’s unlikely that you’ve ever had a tape self-destruct in your hands. You may, however, feel

How to Improve Natural Recovery after Surgery

By Dr. Molly Casey There is a time and a place for everything, but as a healthcare professional, it sickens me when I see the use of the most invasive, traumatic treatments for problems that of

From Your Chiropractor: 3 Life Hacks for Better Health

By Sara Butler Health trends come and go. I mean, who can forget the ill-fated werewolf and tapeworm diets? The thigh master? If only it were only that easy! You can bet your sweet bippy people

On the Whole: A Holistic Approach to Wellness

By Martha Michael Leaders in the medical field are increasingly connecting the dots between various aspects of overall health, acknowledging that basic physical function is only half the story

Pooled Resources: Swimming and Chiropractic

By Dr. Molly Casey Swimming is an excellent all-around workout and fun time for many. It’s a low-impact exercise that is a great option for many folks, especially those whose body doesn&

Exercise, Chiropractic More Effective Than Medicine

By Martha Michael You may remember your grammar school gym class where the PE teacher would lead you in jumping jacks, push-ups, sit-ups and arm circles. If you’re like a lot of baby boom

Dancing and Chiropractic are Perfect Partners

By Dr. Molly Casey Dancing is great exercise and does a great deal for one’s emotional state because it will raise endorphins and neurotransmitters that improve mood. Whether done for fun

Good Breathing: Detoxify, Relax and Feel Great

By Dr. Molly Casey Breathing is a pretty important part of life. Without it, you’re sunk. One of the most overlooked aspects of health is the quality of the breath you take. Chiropractors frequ

Time-Saving Workout Tips for Better Health

By Martha Michael The road to health and wellness often feels long, circuitous and uphill. But is there a way to trim the trip when you’re tight on time? Yes -- through a healthy dose of sh

A Strategic Alignment in the Military's Fight Against Pain

By Martha Michael The U.S. military is almost 1.5 million strong. But keeping more than just “the few, the proud” in completely healthy condition requires a successful strategy of pain relief a

3 Alternatives to Opioid Use for Chronic Pain

By Dr. Molly Casey The reach of chronic pain that has led to America’s opioid addiction cannot be understated. More Americans suffer from chronic pain than heart disease, cancer and diabe

Same Ol’ Song: Wellness With A Little Help from Our Friends

By Martha Michael If you're like most people, you get health advice and inspiration from someone in your life because "that's what friends are for." But there are also plenty

You, Beyoncé and the Importance of Self Care

By Sara Butler The world is a stressful place. Between politics, work, family, and the stunning news that Jay-Z actually cheated on Beyoncé, you’ve got all the stress you can handl

Not Your Grandpa’s Gymnasium: The Future of Fitness Classes

By Martha Michael If you’re still going to aerobics to get buns of steel or trying to hunt down a Jazzercise class, chances are you’re either over 60 or you’re still partying

Endurance Athletes and Chiropractic Make Great Teammates

By Martha Michael Endurance athletes and chiropractic go together like Pippen and Jordan, Rice and Montana, and Gretzky and Messier; they should be teammates joined at the hip. Top endurance co

Exercise Your Options: A Lesson in Pain Reduction

By Martha Michael You may remember your grammar school gym class where the PE teacher would lead you in jumping jacks, push-ups, sit-ups and arm circles. If you’re like a lot of baby boomers, y

What to Do for A Sprained Ankle

By Dr. Molly Casey Sprained ankles are commonly a chronic issue. Not only annoying, they can often severely limit your choices for exercise. And you know exercise is an important part of your

From Fantasyland to Adventureland: Parenting Tips for a Smooth Ride

By Martha Michael For most new parents, the happiest place on earth resides in that moment when holding their newborn, having survived a nine-month journey to parenthood. But in time, all that

Huddle Up: Knee Injuries and the Benefit of Chiropractic

By Dr. Molly Casey It’s fall. It’s football season. It’s knee injury time. This is certainly not the only time of year knee injuries are seen, but it’s common to see more of them in autumn beca

Bodybuilding 101: How Chiropractic Lifts Muscle Pain

By Dr. Molly Casey “Doc, I think my back pain is muscular. Can chiropractic help?” The short answer, yes. The longer answer, keep reading. Muscles are the fibrous bands of tissue that help

New research: Spinal manipulation, activity better for low back pain

As many as 540 million people suffer from low back pain and the prescription drug and surgical treatments currently in use could be all wrong, according to new research from The Lancet, a weekly medic

Good Morning America's 3 Effective Tips to Overcome Low Back Pain

By Sara Butler If you suffer from low back pain, you’re not alone. On Good Morning America recently, Dr. Jennifer Ashton described a report published in the journal The Lancet about the preval

Kid Carrier: Holding Baby Without Breaking Your Back

By Martha Michael The snuggle hold. The cradle. The wrap-cross-carry. To the extent these are variations on holding a baby in your bare arms, our early ancestors probably did much the same thin

Can ‘Giving Back’ be a Way to Better Health?

By Martha Michael If you’ve ever overextended yourself, burning the candle at both ends to serve others, you’ll understand the spirit of National Volunteer Month. Organizations across the U.S.

Office Pain Mitigation: Wrapping Your Head Around Tech Neck

By Martha Michael If you’re a real head turner when you enter a room, it could mean you’re easy on the eyes. But if the head that’s turning is your own, it may add up to stress on your neck tha

Red Flag Warning: 3 Facts About Pain

By Dr. Molly Casey Pain can be a complex issue. There is much more to pain than most people realize and, In fact, it is at times helpful. Yes, you read that right: pain can be helpful. There ma

For this Year’s Spring Cleaning, Look in the Mirror

By Sara Butler Spring means renewal. It’s time to put away the heavy sweaters and the winter boots as you look forward to warmer temperatures and sunnier days. Some people even seize the opport

Spring Renewal: Sprouting Healthy Habits

By Martha Michael You don’t have to be in the flower of your youth to weed out the unhealthy effects of a winters-long lapse of good habits. Springtime means more than just budding flower

Navigating the Ins and Outs of Spinal Stenosis

By Dr. Molly Casey Taking care of one’s spine isn’t a common topic that folks are taught as kids or as adults. You’re here reading this because at some level you’re look

Your 5 Easy Steps to Better Nutrition

By Sara Butler Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? It also happens to be National Noodle Month, National Celery Month, National Sauce Month, National Frozen Food Month, and Nat

What Baseball and Your Spine Have in Common

By Sara Butler I’m constantly on the lookout for ways that help people to better understand how their bodies work and how chiropractic can make their lives better. Let’s face it --

TV Timeout: Lose the List of Side Effects with Chiropractic Care

By Martha Michael Eczema. Seborrhea. Psoriasis. If you remember that Tegrin Shampoo ad from the ‘80s you may also remember a sudden itch that developed on your scalp at the time -- or at least

Aging but Active: Sports Safety for Baby Boomers

By Martha Michael Cliff diving in Acapulco. Landing a 360 on a skateboard. Skiing a double black diamond hill. If high jinks like these are a part of your past, but your future is closer to sen

Yard Work is Hard Work: Tips for Avoiding Injury

By Dr. Molly Casey It’s that time of year! Leaves, gardening, tree trimming, you name it. As the seasons are cyclical, so is the stress we put on our spine and body. Let me help you keep

A Royal Pain: Ridding Yourself of Wedding Stress

By Sara Butler People go crazy about weddings. Throw in a prince and a soon-to-be princess (Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, anyone?) and you’ve just kicked it up a level to insane. Don’t get me

Chiropractic: Taking a Swing at Tennis Elbow

By Sara Butler When you go out on the tennis court, you may not be Roger Federer or Serena Williams, but you’re going through the same movements and putting your body through the same stress. O

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Breathe Deep: Respiratory Health Self-Checks at Home

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The Ultimate Guide To Backpacks For Kids: Back-To-School 2025 Edition

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Prep Lacrosse and Chiropractic: As Easy as Cherry Picking

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Protecting Pets From Fireworks and Emergencies

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The Ultimate Guide To Swimmer’s Ear: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, And Prevention

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How to Handle Food Safely to Prevent Food Poisoning

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Biting Back: Taking the Fight to Mosquitos, Insects, and Spiders

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By Martha Michael Conscience is all about knowing what’s right and wrong. It’s about making good decisions. Sometimes, it’s about knowing whether you should -- or shouldn&rsqu

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Water, Recreation, Health, and Fun: It Must Be Summer

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Chiropractic FAQ Sheet: Seniors and Aging

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By Martha Michael Whether your main role is parent, employee, or athlete, your life is more complete when you have physical mobility and health as a top priority. One of the best ways to ensure

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By Donna Stark While many people believe that chiropractic care is exclusively for athletes and individuals with injuries, the truth is that it may provide benefits to people of all ages and wa

Diets: Here’s the 411 on the Whole30 Diet

By Brandi Goodman Dieting has transformed over the years with dozens of different options now available. The goal isn’t to follow the latest fad, but instead find the ideal diet plan that

Eat Like a Squirrel: What Is So Healthy About Nuts

By Brandi Goodman Squirrels consume the berries, seeds, mushrooms, flowers, and nuts they find in the wilderness. Nuts are particularly beneficial because of the nutrients they provide and the

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By Sarah Butler The world is as connected as ever today but can still feel like a lonely place for a lot of people. Social media and other platforms on the internet may connect you to informati

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By Sarah Buttler Did you see Taylor Swift’s boyfriend win the Super Bowl? Yeah, you did -- you and 123.4 million people around the world. If there’s any one event that shows the pow

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Find Your Relief With Chiropractic: An Overview

By Dona Stark Your health impacts every area of your life. From your career to your free time to your sleep, your level of wellness plays a pivotal role in how much you can accomplish, how well

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What You Need to Know About Gluten

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Mental Health: Dissociative Identity Disorder Is Nothing to Split At

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AI Addiction: Nothing Artificial About a New Dependency

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Senior Health: Chiropractic Care Through the Aging Process

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By Paul Rothbart Soccer is the most popular team sport in the world. The incredible buzz that surrounds the World Cup every four years is simple proof of that. Although it doesn’t occupy

Diets: Making Sense of the South Beach Diet

By Brandi Goodman Dieting has never been more complicated with the plethora of options available. What works for one person may not work for another, which is why finding the right one for you

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Food Addiction: Truths That Will Knock the Stuffing Out of You

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Raw Food Diet: The True Meaning of Farm to Table

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Men's Health: 3 Keys to Becoming Well-Rounded

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The Value of Military Service and How It Applies to Everyone

By Genevieve Cunningham Aim High … Fly-Fight-Win. Semper Fi. This We’ll Defend. If you’re familiar with any of these sayings, you’re probably connected to one of the mo

What Is Diabetes and Why Is It So Bad?

By Sara Butler The body is a complex machine. Often you know when something isn’t right because you experience pain or discomfort, which inspires you to see a healthcare provider for trea

The Benefit of Giving, Giving Thanks, and Receiving

By Martha Michael The flow of generosity is nearly palpable over the holidays and the return of the annual turkey trot football game and comfort food on the table can create feelings of warmth

Chiropractic and Aging Gracefully: Joint Health and Mobility

By Donna Stark At a time when the pursuit of eternal youth is more prevalent than ever, the question of how to age gracefully and look younger continues to grab the attention of many. Is age me

Chiropractic and Multiple Sclerosis: Trying to Provide Some Quality of Life

By Donna Stark When life throws us a curveball, it often comes as a surprise -- and with little to no warning. We might be relishing a moment in our day one minute, only to find ourselves sudde

Chiropractic and Dancing With the Stars (and Dancing Without Them)

By Sara Butler If there’s one thing every body was made to do, it’s to move. Some people move by walking, others enjoy running. Some move by kayaking, hiking, or skiing -- and still

Football and Chiropractic: The Bucs Stop Here

By Paul Rothbart When fall begins in Tampa, the locals don’t experience the cooler temperatures and colorful foliage people up north do. They do, however, get to experience one of the nat

The Mediterranean Diet: Pulling Performance from the Past

By Brandi Goodman Reaching peak health is only achievable when combining healthy eating and exercise. In today’s world, dozens of diets are touted as “the best,” making it dif

Chiropractic Works for Anyone in the Weight Room

By Genevieve Cunningham Strong is the new skinny. Long gone is the once sought after physique of supermodel thin. In today’s world, it’s all about muscles. Fortunately, the American fitness wor

Chiropractic and Prep Cheerleading: ‘2-4-6-8, Who Do We …’

By Donna Stark Some people think cheerleading is as old as sport itself, and arguably, they aren’t wrong. But the cheerleading we see today is definitely not what the cheerleading of years past

The Connection Between Chiropractic and Digestive Health

By Martha Michael After Lisa Marie Presley died in early 2023 of a small bowel obstruction, discussions about digestive health suddenly passed as polite party conversation. From comedian Pete D

Grinding Through the Facts: What You Need to Know About Coffee

By Madhusudhan Tammisetti A cup of coffee is more than just a morning pick-me-up. For many people, this hot cuppa Joe helps them feel energetic during work and, later, refreshed after a busy da

An Occasion to Drink: What You Need to Know About Alcohol

By Martha Michael It may be a part of your lifestyle to crack open a regular beer at a ballgame or pop some corks over the holidays. Alcoholic beverages are associated with occasions from Oktob

ADHD and Children. And Adults. And Children

By Sara Butler The world is a more neurodiverse place these days. As a result, more people are identified with conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and more treatmen

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Drug Addiction: Pills, Painkillers, and the Illegal Stuff

By Genevieve Cunningham Euphoria. Shameless. Intervention. Three different television shows, three different networks, all centered on one main topic: drug addiction and its effects. Accordi

Anorexia Nervosa: Going Back to School With Eating's No. 1 Disorder

By Martha Michael As teens return to high school and interface with peers, they’re faced with challenges to their mental health as they attempt to fit in with an evolving cultural vibe from hai

Napping for Shift Workers: When You Absolutely, Positively, Have to Have It

By Sara Butler If you head to work when most people are ending their day, then you’re likely a shift worker. Any person who works outside the hours of 7 in the morning and 6 in the evening is c

Prep Gymnastics and Chiropractic: Adding Balance for a Perfect Routine

One of the most popular extracurricular activities for high school students is playing sports. Teens learn about teamwork and take pride in representing their school in athletic competitions. A

Everything You Need to Know About the Atkins Diet

Dozens of diets have been praised as “the best,” “elite,” “most worthwhile,” “best for weight loss,” and so on. With so many options available and s

Tech Neck For Gamers: Prevention, Symptoms, And How To Avoid Pain

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Smoothie Confusion: Health Boost, Sugar Bomb, or Weight Jacker?

Smoothies are often celebrated as a healthy drink choice that can work wonders for your well-being. Though this may be true of some versions, it isn’t accurate for all types of smoothies. Ju

Vitamin E: What’s Good for the King Is Good for You

Years before Vitamin E became a well-known nutrient and long before the powers of antioxidants became a focal point in the beauty industry, Elvis Presley was already “hip” to its poten

Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, is a mental health condition characterized by alternating periods of high energy and depressive low points. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are m

Self-Check: Staying on Top of the Nervous System

It’s our job to keep our bodies as healthy and as strong as we can. For the most part, we understand this to be true, and we do our best to follow through. We get gym memberships, plan healt

Chiropractic FAQ Sheet: Workplace Ergonomics

The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically transformed workplace practices, with shifting trends in workplace practices leading the way. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 22 million Amer

The Hard Truth About Hard Seltzers

Hard seltzers have expanded the market for the alcoholic beverage industry, adding a so-called healthy alternative for people looking to cut back on calories and sugar. Despite these cutbacks, sel

From Tri-Tips to Safety Tips, Essentials of Outdoor Grilling

As the temperatures rise, the great outdoors calls to us. It's the season for hiking and biking, swimming and boating, sunbathing, and exploring new places. Embracing outdoor activities isn&#3

Olympic Profile: Chari Hawkins, Champion for Physical and Mental Health

Chari Hawkins is a beast. In person, she’s beautiful inside and out. But on the track? She’s an absolute monster. As a current member of the Team USA track and field team, competition

Olympic Spirit: Stories of Inspiration That Made a Difference

Where were you? For most of us, we were on the couch when we saw some of the greatest, most memorable, most inspirational moments in Olympic history. Every four years, the Summer Games prove to us

Infants and Skincare: How to Keep Your Baby From Getting Burned

Summer is a time for joy and adventure for all ages, but the sun's rays can sometimes turn fun into discomfort. This is especially true for our littlest loved ones—babies whose delicate

Sauna, Hot Tub, or Cold Plunge: Which Is Right for You?

For most of us, the terms “hot” and “cold” aren't new. As children, we played the classic game of “hot and cold” in which we searched for hidden objects whi

What You Need to Know About Vitamin A

Our days are filled with unsung heroes. People who humbly work behind the scenes to make sure our lives move forward without so much as a hitch. In the vitamin world, the unsung hero is undoubtedl

Ice Cream Diet: Cool If You Can Make It Work. A Big If.

A diet consisting of only ice cream may seem ideal to a lot of people. If you’re trying to lose weight, why not do it with a sweet dessert that you enjoy? Yet, we aren’t living in a fa

Shopping Addiction: A Way to Buy Yourself Some Trouble

What image comes to mind when you think about shopping? Is it shopping bags and crisp dollar bills? Is it your laptop open to the latest online specials? Or maybe it’s thoughts of the infamo

Self-Check: Do-it-Yourself Hearing and Vision Tests

Preventive care is key to long-term health and wellness. As young children, preventive care is a given. We’re scheduled for checkups at regular intervals, and most parents dutifully take the

Find Your Relief and Rediscover the Outdoors

By Sara Butler The world is a busy place. Each day, you’re likely rushing from one task to the next, often indoors and without time to exhale. The rat race often can’t be avoided

Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin C

By Donna Stark Vitamin C. The citrus vitamin. The vitamin that is often bought in bulk to be taken daily but that, instead, finds itself pushed to the back of the medicine cabinet to be saved f

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By Martha Michael It’s that little voice that tells you not to sneak a cookie from the jar and motivates you to “fess up” if you break the rules. Your conscience is a guiding

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By Brandi Goodman Inflammation is everywhere. So many of the things we put into our body and the lifestyle habits we follow cause inflammation. Yet chronic inflammation is one of the worst thin

Low Impact Workouts: The Joint Friendly Way to Exercise

By Donna Stark It is no secret that investing your time in physical activities is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Staying active boosts strength and mobility while reducing the risks of

Adrenaline Addiction: When the Thrill Isn’t Worth the Risk

By Genevieve Cunningham Blood pulsing, heart pumping, sweat dripping. You might get this feeling at the top of a roller coaster right before the fall. Or maybe it’s the championship game

Zone Diet: Why You Should Zone in on This Fad

By Brandi Goodman Considered one of many fad diets, the Zone Diet aims to ease inflammation in the body at any given time. Some people do not follow it long-term and instead utilize it as neede

Self-Check: Balance and Coordination for Sustained Health

By Genevieve Cunningham Balance and coordination are fundamental aspects of our health and well-being. They affect everything about our movement and activity through life. Though we don’t

Mental Health: Hoarding Disorder and Getting Your House in Order

By Martha Michael Cardboard boxes are stacked in the corner and extend into the room like presents under a Christmas tree. Newspapers with 2019 datelines are piled high next to magazines that d

What Happens When You Quit Drinking Soda Pop?

By Brandi Goodman Whether pop or soda is your preferred word of choice for soft drinks, the sugary carbonated beverage raises more concerns than mere semantics. Soda is bad for both the body an

Added Edge: The Advantages of Sport-Specific Workouts

By Genevieve Cunningham CrossFit. Circuit training. Functional fitness. All three of these exercise programs are insanely popular. When it comes to exercise, programs like these tend to have th

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By Sara Butler Most people know they should work out, but knowing you should do something and doing it are two very different things. Some people may have physical hurdles that keep them from h

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By Martha Michael Are you well-acquainted with clutter? Does your living room look like you’ve binge-watched all 180 episodes of “Seinfeld” followed by 20 seasons of “La

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By Sara Butler Many people exist in a bubble they’ve created for themselves. It’s cozy and comfortable in that bubble. It’s got everything you need, right? Maybe not. There

Chiropractic FAQ Sheet: Sports, Athletes, and Anyone’s Athletic Endeavors

Martha Michael No matter what sport you enjoy watching or playing, you’ve seen the handiwork of chiropractors. Famous athletes such as Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan have said they rely o

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By Paul Rothbart High school sports are an extracurricular activity enjoyed by millions of students across the country. Representing your school in athletic competition is a source of great pri

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By Brandi Goodman Beginning more than two million years ago, and lasting until only 10,000 years or so ago, the Paleolithic diet was prevalent. Cavemen during the Stone Age worked as hunter gat

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How To: Understand How Chiropractic Helps the Circulatory System

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Homebody: How To Keep an Active Body and Mind at Home

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In a Pandemic, What Should You Expect at Your Visit to The Joint

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How to Boost Immunity in Adults and Children

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How to Fix Burnout Whether You’re a Medical Professional or Not

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How to Overcome the Stress of Thoughts, Toxins, and Traumas

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How to Decrease Anxiety in High Anxiety Times, Part 2

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By Dr. Molly Casey Chiropractors are often thought of as back pain specialists. While neck and back pain do very often resolve with chiropractic adjustments, that is not the focus of our care o

Age-Old Question: How to Keep Your Memory in the Golden Years

By Natasha Ramirez In the popular psychological study frequently referred to as ”The 36 Questions,” one question often stumps people: “If you were able to live to the age of 90 and retain eithe

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Whether managing logistics from behind a monitor, grading papers at a desk, or running team meetings back-to-back, today’s professionals face constant physical demands that challenge posture

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Life With Purpose: How to Make Changes That Last

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You’re Never Too Old to Train Hard as Long as You’re Smart About It

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What You Need To Know About Caffeine: The Buzz, The Crashes, And When To Cut Back

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Battling the Quick Fix: Healing Begins on the Inside, Not the Outside

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Finding Your Right Multivitamin Is as Easy as A, B, C, D, E …

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Why Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits are Worth the Search

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Thinking About Getting a Rowing Machine? Here's Why It's a Great Idea

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Interested in Living La Vida Loca? Music Might Be Your Ticket to Ride

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Gut Health, Part 2: The Gut and Immune System Connection

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Tips for a Better Breakfast in the Month That Celebrates It

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Why Numbness Takes the Legs Out from Under You

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Weighing the Benefits of Keeping Parents at Home in Old Age

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Actions and Appetite: Natural Ways to Suppress the Urge to Eat

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Doctors Don’t Know Everything, and the Responsibility Is on You

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Here’s the Bitter Truth About a Popular American Sweetener

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Wrist Tendinitis: Arm Yourself With This Handy Information

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Killer Legs: Understanding Your Knees for Better Health

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Chiropractic, Wellness, and How to Manage Your Diabetes

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Give a Little Love to Your Heart This Valentine’s Day

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How Your Nervous System Will Benefit From Certain Supplements

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Breath, Body, Feet: Why You Stink and What You Can Do About It

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How to Help Kids Develop a Healthy Food-itude

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3 Attitudes to Make Your Chiropractic Program a Success

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Why Extra Weight Creates an Unhealthy State for Your Joints

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Bath Bombs and Tub Tips: Health Benefits of a Warm Soak

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Food Part 2: Easily Found Chemicals to Keep Out of Your Diet

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Exercise and the Aging Brain: A Fit for the Golden Years

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Your Guide to a Better Social Media Relationship

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How to Get Through the Holiday Season Healthy (and Sane)

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Shopping in a Pandemic: Merry Christmas and Happy HTTPS

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Who Wins the Thanksgiving Throwdown: Pumpkin or Butternut?

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See the Light: Eye Safety Is Absolutely Mandatory

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How to Get Results Without Being Perfect

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Phone for the Holidays: Giving Voice to Your Gift List

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Meditation: Which Is Right For You?

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How to Combat Physical, Chemical, and Emotional Stress

Stress is a constant companion in daily life, shaping how we move, think, and feel. It comes in many forms, some obvious, others barely noticeable, but its impact on our bodies is undeniable. A st

Sleep Stages and Sleep Cycles Explained: What You Need to Know

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Are You Too Injured or Hurt for Chiropractic Care?

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By Donna Stark Many of us experience certain moments in our lives when we feel like everything is good and that life couldn’t get any better. But in the blink of an eye, things can sudden

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Out of Pocket Healthcare: What You Need to Know

By Brandi Goodman Trying to determine your healthcare and insurance can sometimes seem as confusing as a Rubik’s Cube. Many people fail to realize that even with a health insurance plan i

How Genome Testing Could Impact Personalized Medicine in the Future

By Donna Stark Can you imagine how miserable it would be if everything in your life was the same as those around you? If you had to dress like your friends and neighbors, drive identical cars,

A Healthy Sedentary Life? Fat Chance!

By Madhusudhan Tammisetti A life of luxury that doesn’t require you to be in a particular place at a particular time, that doesn’t require you to do anything at any time, that doesn

Chiropractic and Water Polo: What Happens Below the Water Doesn't Stay Below the Water

By Paul Rothbart Quick, name a water sport. Most of you probably said swimming and maybe some came up with diving. Maybe a few of you named water polo. Now, name a brutal, physical sport wit

An Overview of Addiction From A to Z

By Genevieve Cunningham Addiction is a sobering topic in today’s world. It’s all too easy to throw a blanket of negativity around addiction and call it a day. “Those people su

Eating Disorders: An Overview of Potential Killers

By Martha Michael From Adele’s openness about postpartum depression to Selena Gomez discussing her panic attacks, many public figures have made their mental health struggles an open book.

Napping and Sleep Deprivation: When You Absolutely, Positively Have to Have It

By Sara Butler Sleeping is a human need. You need it as much as you need to eat and breathe. If you don’t get enough of it, then your overall health and wellness will suffer. The problem

Service Dogs for Veterans and Others

By Brandi Goodman Service dogs are helpful companions for veterans, people with disabilities, and first responders. These dogs are not only pets you come to love, but helpers with tough tasks a

Chiropractic and Cerebral Palsy: Making an Impact for Children

By Genevieve Cunningham Children are among life’s greatest gifts. If you ask a tired, overworked parent, you’ll hear that children are messy, loud, and fight all the time. And all of that is tr

Cardio vs. Weights: Which Is Best for You?

By Tom Herrin If you have ever been concerned about your health needs, as you should be, you have likely given considerable thought to the best types of exercise for you. If you’ve ever give

Artificial Intelligence Can't Adjust Your Back, But It Has Other Uses

By Madhusudhan Tammisetti Healthcare and artificial intelligence -- commonly referred to as AI -- are two systems that can be merged to get more benefits. When combined, these systems can be us

Super High-Tech Fitness Gadgets for the Rich

By Genevieve Cunningham Bringing technology into the fitness industry isn’t exactly new. At one point in time, at-home videos were considered high-tech. When the internet took over the world, i

Telephone Anxiety: For Many, It's Stress With a Familiar Ring

By Paul Rothbart Alexander Graham Bell’s most famous invention revolutionized communication. The telephone provided the ability for instantaneous voice conversations between individuals who cou

Millennials and Do-It-Yourself Healthcare

By Brandi Goodman The millennial generation, also called Gen Y, doesn’t have it easy. This group of individuals -- born between 1981 and 1996 -- began facing far more financial hardships than t

Apps, Ohm, and the Search for a Little Peace

By Donna Stark Are your weeks more chaotic than they are calm? Would you like to bring some extra peace and quiet to your days but don’t even know where to begin? Trust us, we get it.

Are Power Naps Useful or Do They Ruin Your Sleep?

By Sara Butler Naps are often associated with babies and toddlers, but those aren’t the only groups of people who take advantage of a little afternoon siesta. According to the Pew Researc

During Football Season, Chiropractic Can Tackle Your Pain

By Paul Rothbart When summer starts winding down, people’s thoughts turn to fall. Cooler weather, warmer clothing, and the beloved pumpkin spice are on the horizon. For athletes and sport

Flu Season Unmasked: What You Need to Know to Be Safe

By Martha Michael There are plenty of matters that divide generations, but when history repeats itself, we get a replay of shared experiences. Early baby boomers grew up hearing about their gra

Should You Go All in on Intermittent Fasting?

By Donna Stark Are you looking for a way to increase your energy, lose weight, and improve your overall well-being? Are you tired of all the diet trends that promise results but only deliver ex

Reusable: The Bags That Save the Planet (and Save You Money)

By Martha Michael “I just want to say one word to you. Just one word: Plastics.” The line about the future of plastics delivered by Walter Brooke to Dustin Hoffman in The Graduate was right

Top 10 Health Issues Facing Men in Their 30s

By Genevieve Cunningham Men are notorious for ignoring their health. This certainly doesn’t describe all men -- after all, many men spend hours and hours in the gym building muscle and strength

How Your Bedroom Can Influence Sleep

By Sara Butler To be healthy and at your very best, you need a good night’s sleep. For many people, good sleep is easier said than done. Many factors can influence your sleep, such as how stres

Taking the Stress Out of Mental Health

By Genevieve Cunningham What a time to be alive. As a society, we’re more advanced than ever before. There’s so much convenience all around us that we simply take for granted -- cars, internet,

From Anxiety to Zen: Create a Music Playlist to Meet Your Various Needs

By Sara Butler On an instinctual level that is difficult to explain, humans understand that music makes life better. For thousands of years, humans have harnessed the power of music to bring co

What Is Yoga and What Are Its Benefits?

By Donna Stark If you are looking for a new fitness routine that has proven results, and you aren’t interested in the latest and greatest fad at the gym, look no further than yoga. Yoga is

National Fitness Month: How to Get Fit for Beginners

By Genevieve Cunningham Getting fit sometimes seems like a magical unicorn. We all want to see it, but it feels impossible. Good fitness is for those people over there, not for everyday people

Swimming, CPR, and Pool Safety: Tips for Surviving the Summer

By Brandi Goodman The summer season is a time for fun in the sun, but it also has the potential for danger. Swimming is one of the most common summer activities people enjoy, yet it can lead to

Lettuce Take Note: Why Americans Should Go All-In on Salads

By Donna Stark May is the perfect time to celebrate improved health and better nutrition by turning over a new leaf, tossing those greens, and incorporating a variety of farm-fresh ingredients

The Service Industry Strain: A Guide To Relieving, Managing, & Preventing Pain For Service Workers

Marcus has been on his feet since 5:45 a.m. By 9:00, he’s restocked 18 cases of bottled water, mopped two aisles, and helped a customer load a 50-pound bag of dog food into the trunk of t

Wellness Trends and Life Hacks That Work Wonders

By Martha Michael If you’ve ever had trouble sleeping and found yourself flipping through TV channels in the middle of the night, you’ve probably come across ads for unbelievable products – fro

The Most Important Things for a Woman to Have in Her Diet

By Brandi Goodman In general, every woman should be doing her best to maintain a healthy diet. Simply saying to eat a variety of fruit, vegetables, and protein choices is not enough. Women requ

Does Chiropractic Care Have Any Risks?

By Dr. Molly Casey People are sicker than ever these days. Given that obesity rates and chronic health conditions -- such as diabetes and autoimmune diseases -- are at an all-time high, you won

Boudoir Bust-Up: Remaking the Bedroom for Maximum Rest

By Sara Butler The world today is all about optimization. Humans are always looking to do things better and more effectively. If your health and wellness are a priority, then you should be look

Chiropractic and the Benefits of Flexibility

By Martha Michael Whether you’re a roofer, a ranger, or a dancer, you need an ample range of motion in many parts of your body for nearly every line of work and play. Being flexible can mean be

Bikinis, Backs, and Beer: Tips for Surviving Spring Break

By Sara Butler Spring break is something students look forward to all year long. For many, it serves as a much-needed break from the stress of school and the monotony of everyday life. It’s not

What Is the Correct Way to Walk (or Run or Jog)?

By Genevieve Cunningham We learn to walk and run at a very young age. We crawl, we walk, we run. It’s the natural path of movement. Once we finally find our legs, we’re constantly on the move.

What Are the Basics of Chiropractic Care?

By Dr. Molly Casey There’s an adage that goes like this: “You don’t know what you don’t know.” And for many people, that’s really true when it comes to the science of chiropractic. They often t

The Importance of Chiropractic Care for Women

By Dr. Molly Casey Chiropractic care is an important tool in the toolbox of the health and wellness journey regardless of gender. Although both men and women benefit from receiving regular chi

How Can Women Push Back Against Alzheimer's Disease?

By Sara Butler If you’ve ever watched anyone you care about succumb to the devastation of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, then you know it’s something you want to avoid. It’s an unfortunate fa

How Much Sleep Do Women (and Girls) Need?

By Paul Rothbart Everyone wants to be healthy. Unfortunately, good health is not something you should take for granted, especially as you get older. One vital key to good health that many peopl

What Are Some of the Best Ways for Women to Deal With Stress?

By Martha Michael Professional advancement for women is a development that’s unfolded over time, but other less fortunate aspects of life are on the rise too. Stress is something everyone deals

Affordable Chiropractic Care: Cost, Insurance And Savings Explained

When pain strikes—whether it's that stiff neck from staring at your computer screen for hours or that nagging back pain that just won’t quit—you need relief now. So, you grab

12 Months to Better Health: Journaling to Create an Attitude of Gratitude

By Sara Butler Are you familiar with the old idiom that goes something like “it’s difficult to see the forest for the trees?” When your grandpa or dad says something like that to you, you may r

How Healthy Budgeting Can Lead to Permanent Positive Change

By Martha Michael With rising inflation, gas prices, and a volatile stock market, American families are headed into the holidays without the confidence and security of the past. Santa’s t

Plan of Attack: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Being Organized

By Marth Michael When faced with decisions such as your benefits package at work or the best neighborhood for your family, you often look at what will give you the most advantageous position in

Here’s the Whole Truth: Why Complete Proteins Are Important

By Dr. Molly Casey A healthy diet can be confusing. “Healthy” these days is an arbitrary phrase and has little to no value when someone -- or some company -- touts their product. There are tang

Where’s the Pain? Here’s One Referral You Don’t Want

By Dr. Molly Casey If you’re alive, you’ve felt pain at some point in your life. Pain is one way your body speaks to you. It is important to learn to listen to your body. Although not normal, p

Why Radiating Pain Is Important to Get Addressed by a Chiropractor

By Dr. Molly Casey It is through the nervous system that the brain talks to the body and the body to the brain. The majority of the nervous system does not, and cannot, transmit pain. The system is

How to Unplug: Why a Digital Detox Is a Good Thing

By Sara Butler Vacations are for spending time with family and unplugging from your day-to-day life -- and so are the holidays. When you combine the holidays with a vacation, your intent may be

How to Boost Your Imagination and Reap the Benefits

By Martha Michael From childhood we’re told, “That’s just your imagination,” as if it’s a wasted, mythical practice, but dreams that come from open minds are often where reality begins. You don

12 Months to Better Health: How to Take (at Least Some) Meat Out of Your Diet

By Sara Butler Wow, can you believe it’s October already? Our “12 Months to a Healthier You” series is starting to wind down. But when it comes to your health and wellness, you’re just getting

What Is a Subluxation and Why Is It Important (in a Bad Way)

By Dr. Molly Casey The health of your spine affects your overall level of health and well-being in more ways than you likely know. Although people typically think of going to a chiropractor bec

How Can I Make Exercise Fun?

By Sara Butler It’s a word that strikes fear in the hearts of many: Exercise. If exercise were fun and effortless, then everyone would do it. But that’s not the reality -- right?

Tips for Choosing the Best Chiropractor: A Complete Guide to Finding the Right Doctor

Choosing the best chiropractor can feel like a big decision, especially when you want care that fits your body, routine, and long-term goals. Whether focused on relieving discomfort, restoring mov

How Safe Is Chiropractic Treatment?

By Brandi Goodman The question of safety related to chiropractic treatment and whether spinal manipulation can lead to side effects has long been debated. So you may be wondering, “Can I

Little Toe With a Big Job: Standing Tall With Your Pinky’s Help

By Martha Michael Your pinky toe is the weakest digit on your foot, but despite its diminutive size, the little piggy that “goes wee wee wee” plays a big role in maintaining balance

How Do Chiropractic Adjustments Help?

By Donna Stark Chiropractic care is an effective approach to healthcare that focuses on natural methods for long-lasting pain relief and optimal well-being. It is an approach that has been arou

Parenting on Fumes: ‘Mom Brain’ Is Real, Make It Fabulous

By Sara Butler If you have kids, chances are that, at some point, you’ve trudged to the coffee maker in the early morning hours and made a pot, only to discover that you neglected to put any co

Part 2: What You Need to Know About Concussions, Prevention, and Treatment

By Dr. Molly Casey Life and activity comes with risk. In the same way that a pulled muscle could result from an active lifestyle, so can a concussion result from the perils of daily life. A mis

Next Gen Zen: Teaching Your Kids Meditation to Improve Their Health

By Martha Michael Like a lot of experiences as a parent, your actions and words can come back to haunt you when your “Mini-Me” adopts those actions and words as their own. There’s also an inher

Part 1: What You Need to Know About Concussions and Symptoms

By Dr. Molly Casey Movement is life. Activity is an inherent part of health. The benefits of being active in life far outweigh the risks or potential costs of being inactive in life. It doesn’t

The Importance of Reading: Why It Matters and Why It’s Healthy

By Martha Michael You don’t need to quote Shakespeare to be a reader. It may be true that video content is king on the internet, but everyone consumes written content nearly every day, though f

Are You Pumping Up or Pooping Out? The Perils of Exercising Too Much

By Sara Butler The chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic are huge proponents of exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. After all, the body was made to move, and if you don’t work regular ex

Diagnostic Tests: Pictures That Are Worth More Than a Thousand Words

By Dr. Molly Casey There are times in life and healthcare when diagnostic testing is required as a means of ruling out certain diagnoses, and to determine the best path of treatment for a patie

Big and Little Lies: There’s a Benefit to Truthfulness

By Martha Michael Studies show a link between truthfulness and better health -- and that’s no lie. If you’ve got a good poker face you may be able to build your bank account, but telling the tr

Twitch and Shout: Here’s One Box You Don’t Want to Tic

By Martha Michael Imagine serving on a jury and being certain of the defendant’s guilt -- but not voting to convict because a prosecution witness had a facial twitch and you couldn’t shake your suspi

3 Tips for Getting Your Kids Back on a School Sleep Schedule

By Sara Butler Back to school -- three words that strike fear in the hearts of children everywhere, and maybe a few parents too. Sure, you’re ready for your precious little cinnamon bun to get

Facet Joint: What Is It, and Why Is It So Important?

By Dr. Molly Casey A joint is where two or more bones meet and allow movement. There are 360 joints in the adult human body. There are the ones you typically think of, such as your shoulders, e

What Are the Primary Benefits of Seeing a Chiropractor?

By Donna Stark You may already know that chiropractic care is a no-brainer when it comes to back and neck pain relief, but are you aware of the other health benefits it can provide? Do you know

Can Chiropractic Care Help Ease My Anxiety?

By Donna Stark Anxiety disorders are some of the most common mental health issues in the United States, affecting millions of people each year. They typically involve irrational nervousness, e

Is Jumping on a Trampoline a Healthy Form of Exercise?

By Genevieve Cunningham As a kid, jumping is nothing but fun. Very quickly after we learn to walk and run, we start trying to jump. We learn to love hopscotch and jumping rope. We can’t wait f

Is Contortion Bad for Your Spine?

By Donna Stark From the outside looking in, contortionists may seem like mysterious, otherworldly beings. However, behind the bends, twists, and seemingly impossible poses, there is a lot more

Should I Get a Referral From an MD to See a Chiropractor?

By Brandi Goodman Many people are unsure of exactly how a visit to the chiropractor works. Do you require a referral first? Are you supposed to use your insurance? Is insurance even necessary?

How To Prevent Back Pain When Lifting And Carrying Kids

Whether you’re cradling a newborn or picking up your preschooler after a tough day at school, carrying your child is one of the most meaningful ways to stay connected. Holding, soothing, and

Is Cracking Your Back a Good or Bad Thing For Your Body?

By Martha Michael For many people, the idea of getting your back “cracked” is nothing more than a slumber party game from childhood. It was entertaining in more ways than one -- fun to watch,

Are Tall People More Likely to Have Back Problems?

By Brandi Goodman You might not think that height has any bearing on your back. Whether you’re tall or short, you are equally capable of developing back problems. That isn’t quite the case. Ta

Is Chiropractic Care an Alternative to Fentanyl?

By Donna Stark Thousands of people across the United States suffer from a variety of chronic pain issues each year, and unfortunately, these issues can cause more problems than just pain. They

How to Navigate the Holidays Without Weight Gain

By Brandi Goodman The holiday season is often accompanied by sweet treats and festive meals. While it’s fine to indulge once in a while, doing so too often can quickly lead to holiday wei

Betting on Health: How Sports Gambling Affects Us

By Martha Michael If you’re a football fan you probably started off the year doing your favorite thing -- watching gridiron matchups -- and maybe seeing if you won some side bets when you

Don’t Go Down Without a Fight: How to Live With Chronic Pain

By Sara Butler Chronic pain is everything you think it is. It’s exhausting and it impacts your daily life in ways too numerous to count. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prev

Don’t Squash Your Chance of Growing a Winter Garden

By Martha Michael Winter is the season of snow days and stowing away boats and beach gear, but not everything hibernates this time of year. Certain plants come to life, particularly those suppl

12 Months to a Healthier You: Tips to Keep Moving to Keep Living

By Sara Butler Can you believe that 2022 is ready to come to a close, but with the health and wellness tips you’ve learned with The Joint Chiropractic this year, your health journey has just be

The Foundation of a Good Diet

By Brandi Goodman The foods we eat play a major role in our overall well-being. You may have long heard that a balanced diet is the key to a healthy life. But what exactly does that mean? Under

Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy: Benefits, Safety, and Support for Every Trimester

Pregnancy is an extraordinary journey that brings changes, challenges, and a deep connection to your body like never before. As your baby grows, your body and your needs grow and adapt. Unsurprisi

Is Chiropractic Care Primary Health Care?

By Genevieve Cunningham Health is one of the most important parts of our lives. It’s not until we begin to lose good health that we truly understand its value. If our bodies are riddled with pa

How Chiropractic Works: What You Need to Know

By Brandi Goodman Most people have heard of a chiropractor. That doesn’t mean they know precisely what the job entails and how chiropractic care works, nor all the benefits the service can brin

Chiropractic for Limb Pain and Discomfort

By Donna Stark While most people think the doctors at The Joint Chiropractic only deal with back and neck pain, the truth is that chiropractors adjust many other areas of the body, including th

Living Pain-Free: Chiropractic Care for Neck and Shoulder Pain

By Genevieve Cunningham Neck and shoulder pain are incredibly common. Just think about the number of times you’ve woken in the morning to a crick in the neck, or consider the stiffness yo

Does Chiropractic Have Any Scientific Basis?

By Brandi Goodman Chiropractic has long been used as a treatment method for back pain and joint dysfunctions. However, many people have feared or avoided chiropractic because they weren’t sure

What Are the Healthiest Holiday Foods?

By Brandi Goodman The holiday season is often filled with festive treats, sugary sweets, and full feasts around the table. While it’s fine to indulge once in a while, the best solution is to fi

How Can I Manage Road Rage?

By Donna Stark Do you tend to lose control while driving and find yourself honking your horn, tailgating the car in front of you, slowing down to make the person behind you slam on their brakes

Actions Matter: What’s the Healthiest Thing I Can Do for My Body?

By Genevieve Cunningham Focusing on your overall health is not just a good idea, it’s an absolute necessity. The true wealth in life is good health. Without it, everything else suffers, a

What Does Chiropractic Care Treat? A Lot More Than Neck Pain!

By Donna Stark If you are experiencing pain or stiffness in your body, you may be wondering one of two things. Should you toss some pain relievers in your mouth or should you simply ignore the

Why Does My Neck Hurt After Sleeping?

By Donna Stark It’s happened again, hasn’t it? You woke up this morning feeling like someone, or something, spent the entire night tying and knotting your neck muscles into one disastrous mess.

Chiropractic Care for Patients With Acute Neck Pain

By Brandi Goodman When neck pain comes on suddenly and severely, it can be incredibly debilitating. Though there are stretches and various types of exercises you can try to find some minor reli

Part 2: How to Make the Big Move - The Execution

By Dr. Molly Casey The process of moving puts its hands on us all at some point in life. For some of us, it’s often. For others, it’s rare. But unless we live our entire lives in th

Mindfulness Matters: How to Flush Away Brain Drain

By Dr. Molly Casey People want to get healthier and they are seeking ways to do so ad nauseum though, frankly, I believe most people miss the boat. Daily life is ridden with stressors -- all d

Food Fight: Nutrition Tips to Keep Your Toddler Healthy

By Sara Butler There are a few things toddlers are not well known for. Chief among them are the excitement to try new foods and an open attitude. They think they know what’s best, which extends

12 Months to Better Health: How to Toss Junk Food From Your Diet

By Sara Butler Can you believe it’s August already? 2022 is zooming by, but hopefully, you’re still working on making small changes to make it the healthiest year yet. This month the focus i

Here's Why Your Teen Needs Chiropractic Care

By Sara Butler Teens can be hard to read. When you only see someone a couple of times each day when they emerge from their smelly teen lair to grab some food, it’s certainly tough to gauge what

Understanding the Negative Effects of Too Much Screen Time

By Dr. Molly Casey Let’s face it, everyone is spending a significant amount of time and energy in front of screens whether it’s a computer screen, a television screen, an iPad, a Kindle or cell

Fat 101: Belly Fat Buildup - Out of Sight but Shouldn’t Be Out of Mind

By Martha Michael The shapely beauty in your book club or the svelte guy at your workplace may look like the picture of health, but looks can be deceiving. Carrying your weight in all the right

Foot Health 102: How to Help Your Achin’ Bacon

By Sara Butler Your poor feet. They do so much work, yet they really get overlooked when it comes to care. Sure, you buy shoes to cover and protect them, but sometimes those shoes can be the so

Every Type Of Headache Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And How To Find Relief

Your head is pounding. The light feels too bright. Sounds are too loud. And, your to-do list isn’t getting any shorter. When a headache hits, it’s more than just an inconvenience&mdash

What Is The Activator Method? A Guide To Gentle Chiropractic Adjustments

The Activator Method is a widely used, research-informed chiropractic technique that offers a precise, low-force alternative to traditional manual adjustments. Instead of using hands to apply pres

Unfiltered Truth: Your Liver, and How to Keep It Healthy

By Martha Michael The liver is the largest solid organ in the body and is located under your diaphragm in the upper right side of the abdomen. Sometimes compared to a football, the liver weighs

12 Months to Better Health: How to Do Weekly Meal Prep

By Sara Butler Meal prep -- it’s a term that strikes fear in the hearts of people everywhere. OK, so that may be overly dramatic, but when you mention meal prep to people, you may hear a lot of

How to Resolve the Bursitis in Your Knee

By Dr. Molly Casey Nagging pain around the knee can be incredibly irritating beyond the physical symptoms. It can wreak havoc with getting in and out of a seated position, standing for long per

Down the Hatch: Steps to Avoid Cancer of the Esophagus

By Martha Michael While you’d find virtually no overlap in the fan bases of Humphrey Bogart, Eddie Money, and Robert Kardashian, they did have one thing in common: they each died of esoph

How to Beat the Heat for a Good Night’s Sleep

By Sara Butler It’s that time of year -- the time of year when walking outside feels like you’re a baked potato wrapped in tin foil cooking in the sun. Being hot when you’re out and about is

What Is Brain Freeze, Why Is It Killing Me, and Can I Have Seconds?

By Sara Butler It’s a hot, steamy summer day. The sun is shining on your face as sweat dots your brow and the thought of something cold to cool you down sounds better than ever. You hit up your

Nagging Muscle Aches Don’t Need to Be Such a Pain

By Dr. Molly Casey Most athletes, or those of us who consider ourselves weekend warriors, have experienced that nagging muscle ache that prevents us from working out as hard as we would like at

Part 1: How to Make the Big Move - The Execution

By Dr. Molly Casey Everyone has to move. A change of residence is part and parcel in life. Maybe it’s moving from one apartment to the next, or from Mom and Dad’s to a college dorm,

Water, Weather and Wildlife: Planning a Safe and Satisfying Camping Trip

By Martha Michael If breathtaking sunrises and starry night skies are among your favorite experiences, you may be one of thousands of Americans looking forward to camping this summer. With a li

Fads and Foods? Forget It! Add These Powerhouses to Your Diet

By Sara Butler If you’ve lived on this planet for any amount of time, then you’ve also heard about your fair share of fad diets. There are some that encourage people to eat foods from a very sm

Allergies, Immunity, and Chiropractic Are Nothing to Sneeze At

By Dr. Molly Casey You’re well into the new year and embracing the warmer weather, green grass, budding trees, and fresh breeze on your cheeks. But there is one thing that can stand in the way

Figuring Out Priorities, Systems, and the Path to Great Health: Part 3, Concepts

By Dr. Molly Casey Systems are a set of things working together as part of a mechanism or interconnected network. While there are 11 major systems of the body, the five foundational systems

How to Have a Healthy and Happy Memorial Day

By Sara Butler Memorial Day weekend will be here before you know it and you know what that means -- you should take some time to remember those in the military who gave their lives to protect o

Tiny Home Gym: Exercise Creativity to Save Space and Money

By Martha Michael Not everyone feels that a big public gym chain meets their fitness needs, either due to a wonky work schedule or a preference for a private, customized workout with no commute

Figuring Out Priorities, Systems, and the Path to Great Health: Part 2, Priorities

By Dr. Molly Casey A system is a set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or interconnected network. The body as a whole is a system composed of several other systems -- such as t

Cheese Without the Whine: Some Types Are Good for You

By Martha Michael If a charcuterie board covered with colby, brie, and asiago cheeses make you melt with anticipation, you’re not alone. There are plenty of people who think there’s

The Body’s Major Systems and the Path to Great Health: Part 1, Systems

By Dr. Molly Casey Whether you live the urban or rural life, you’re probably aware that different systems comprise the infrastructure for communities to thrive: electrical and gas systems for h

Slow Burn: How to Avoid Heat Exhaustion

By Sara Butler It seems like every year, summer comes out of nowhere. One week you’re enjoying some solid sweatshirt weather, and the next, it feels like you’re taking a walk on the surface of

Mind Map: How to Find Eternal Youth by Forging New Neural Pathways

By Martha Michael The adage “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” probably describes many of the older folks you know. It reflects the stereotype that the older we get, the more resistant we

12 Months to a Healthier You: Reevaluating Sleep Routines to Build a Better Bedtime

By Sara Butler It’s May already -- May! This means it’s time to talk about another topic with big implications for your health and wellness -- sleep. Sleep! Sleep is somethi

How to Improve Your Breathing to Live a Better Life

By Dr. Molly Casey Breathing is necessary for life, obviously. It is essential for feeding oxygen to your brain and blood cells to facilitate life. Proper breathing -- which gets the most out o

Finding Fault With Your Feet: Strides to Improve Your Daily Walk

By Genevieve Cunningham Walking. We do it every day of our lives. Most of the time, we do it with purpose but without thought. Maybe we’re walking to the kitchen, walking to work, or walk

Chiropractic and the Amusement Park: Ride that Coaster All You Want

By Sara Butler If your summer plans include a trip to your local amusement park to defy gravity on the wings of a steel beast, then it’s a good idea to understand, no matter who you are, how ch

Chiropractic Care for Baseball Players: Enhancing Performance And Preventing Injury

From the roaring stadiums of Major League Baseball to the bustling fields of Little League, chiropractic care plays a crucial role in enhancing performance and ensuring longevity in the sport. Big

Volunteering to Improve Your Mental Health

By Martha Michael Everyone’s passionate about something -- it’s what makes the world go round. Though you may love wildlife conservation or working with youth, your neighbor may vol

Chiropractic Etiquette: What You Need to Do (and Don’t Do) on the Adjustment Table

By Sara Butler Across the United States, one of the most common reasons for visits to medical professionals is back pain. Nearly 80 percent of Americans will suffer from back pain at some point

What's the Difference Between Heat Stroke, Exhaustion, and Cramps?

By Sara Butler The sun is in full bloom and the temperature is shooting up across the country. Although that may mean good times outdoors this summer swimming, sunning, and just having fun, eve

What You Need to Know About Hepatitis

By Madhusudhan Tammisetti The liver is a multitasking powerhouse. It filters blood. It detoxifies harmful substances. It stores nutrients, produces bile, and supports digestion, metabolism, and

Health, Wellness, and Good Times: The Importance of Having Friends

By Donna Stark Friends. It’s a word you may hear tossed around in many of your conversations, but have you ever wondered why it is so important to have good friends in your life? For most

Fitness Technology: Wired to Excel

By Genevieve Cunningham Technology is taking over the world. Perhaps that’s a bit dramatic, but not by much. No matter what we’re doing, you can bet that technology will be involved

The 411 on 420: What's the Deal With CBD Health Products?

By Donna Stark CBD has been a main topic of discussion in the health and wellness industry for quite some time now. And with good reason. More people than ever before are turning to it for the

Bucket List: The Healthy Version (Plus a Few Bad Things)

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Basketball Team's Success Is A Joint Effort

Backstory: Understanding Your Spine in No Time

Good Parenting: Winning the Imitation Game

Chiropractic Gets the Gold Medal for Athlete Recovery

A Road Map to Better Health

Using Chiropractic to Stop the Terror of Vertigo

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The Chiropractic Bond: In Sickness and in Health

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A Transition of Power: How to Get Through It

The Reasons Millennials are Opting for Chiropractic Care

Childhood Bed-wetting: Could Chiropractic Be the Answer

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Chiropractic Among Options Endorsed by NIH for Chronic Pain

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Foundations for Optimal Health: Central Nervous System

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Being A Kid Again: No Time Like the Present

Chiropractic: Preventing the Fires of Ill Health

Core Beliefs: Important in Every Way

Head Cases: Studies Show Headache Reduction, Other Benefits

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Currency of Health: What’s Preventing You From Getting Ahead?

Skin Health: Bringing Sunscreen into the Daylight

Chiropractic Founders Day: Honoring The History And Practice Of Chiropractic Care

Mystery Solved: A Case for Chiropractic Care

Stretching Doesn’t Mean You Can Skip the Chiropractor

Lessons from Our Forefathers: Using ‘Common Sense’ for Spinal Care

4 Easy Steps to Healing a Rolled Ankle

Fair Game: Health Tips for Wildlife Enthusiasts

Numb Struck: Chiropractic, and Relief for that Wonky Hand

Frosty Weather Causing Joint Pain? Give It the Deep Freeze

Preventive Care: Don’t Let Your Ski Trip Go Downhill

Nailing It: How Chiropractors Assess Your Wellness

Get a Grip: Treat Tendon Damage with Chiropractic Care

Deal or No Deal: Rewarding Yourself With Healthy Choices

The Correct Way to Get Back on Your Feet After a Fall

Reducing Gnarly Surf Injuries with Proper Preparation

How to Make Short Work of Long-Standing Pain