Health and Healing
Are you heading toward repetitive strain injury (RSI) with your habits or lifestyle? RSI is a medical term for damage to tissues caused by repeated physical actions. These actions are often work-related, such as typing or performing manual labor. The pain generally occurs in the upper body. Modern technology has […]
Back pain is something that most of us have experienced from time to time. Sometimes we know exactly what causes it and maybe we even ignore that. However, our bodies are always giving us clues and trying to tell us things if we are willing to listen. Back pain is […]
Most food allergies are caused by eight foods: cow’s milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, fish, soy, and wheat. Unlike food intolerances, food allergies are caused by your immune system incorrectly identifying some of the proteins in food as harmful. Not all food allergies and sensitivities are immediate or obvious. If they were, […]
Stress is generally associated with negative thoughts and feelings. Chronic stress (long-term) can be quite bad for our health. However, acute, (short-term stress) can actually be helpful. Helpful Benefits of Acute Stress Acute stress motivates us to get things done on time, win the race, finish the project, take a […]
Is your home office ergonomic? We are several months into the pandemic and so many of us are still working and learning from home. The workstations we have set up at home for ourselves and our children may not be optimal for comfort. This article outlines some things you can […]
September is National Healthy Aging Month, so we thought it a great time to talk about some best-practices to keep you going strong for years to come. Is there a magic pill, a fountain of youth, a special diet, or just luck with great genes that can promise healthy aging? […]
Back to school time is upon us. Even though this year looks very different for many students and parents, there are still things you can do to ensure a healthy start with either in person or online learning. Fall in Michigan can be a high time for allergies and stress […]
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. More than 140,000 people die each year from stroke in this country. It is also the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the US. Each year, approximately 795,000 people suffer a stroke. Related: Signs of a Stroke […]
Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? Well, that sure if fitting given the current worldwide pandemic situation. Even without this added stress, most people experiences headaches from time to time for different reasons, including stress and tension. Sometimes we know why we have a heachache. It could […]
Fender benders, collisions, rear-enders, and other minor car accidents can actually cause our bodies some damage (even if we don’t realize it.) The aches and pains may show up right away or may take a few days. The good news is that chiropractic care can help with a lot of […]
