As humans were need connection. We have always relied on each other and built family units and communities. Our oldest connection is to each other. We knew we needed to bond with our fellow humans to survive and really thrive. But what about our second oldest connection and relationship? This relationship was with a creature…
There was a study recently published out of Sweden that looked at men and women who took part in a long distance cross country ski race and evaluated how many developed depression. They were compared to people who did not participate and matched by age and where in the country they came from. This study…
This time of year many people make resolutions to get healthier. If that is on your list then here are some general tips. These are topics I delve deeper into throughout the year in my weekly newsletters so keep checking them! Let’s start with food. You are what you eat so make sure you are…
On the heels of last weeks article about how to get outside even when it’s cold out I found a recent study showing how screen time affects children’s brains. If you need more reasons to get outside and turn off the screens check this out. This article was published in the Journal of the American…
The timing of this article being published couldn’t have been better. I had a new mom bring in their daughter with very similar symptoms just last week. I’ll get to that story in a minute but first lets look at the one in this research paper. The infant in this study was a 2 month…
I know its cold out there. Sure it would be easy to bundle up with some junk food and watch movies but that’s not living! Look at all the positives of being outside now. There are no bugs! The mosquitoes and ticks are in hiding. The crowds are also gone. They are all inside watching…
This week I’m reviewing a research paper that documents the benefits of Chiropractic care on a patient that was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. This is an interesting study that shows the benefits of Chiropractic care beyond pain relief and how it can boost your immune system. That means there is benefit for everyone so read…
This is a really interesting study recently published in a Chiropractic journal showing the benefits of structural Chiropractic care for a patient with multiple symptoms related to his neck. This patient saw a Chiropractor with complaints of neck pain, headaches, vertigo and numbness down to his right hand. The neck pain and numbness to his…
This is a topic I’ve covered before but it bears repeating. You and your family should be avoiding soft drinks as much as possible. A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that people who drank more than 2 soft drinks per day had an increase of death rates from all…
Apples are one of the most popular fruits and with good reason. They provide a host of nutrients and dietary fiber. At this time of year the best way to get them is to go pick them yourself. There are countless pick your own farms around. It is a great experience to take the family…