Winter is coming. Many will start to notice that they are sick more frequently during the winter months, even though venturing outside happens less often. How is this possible? Even though it's cold and dark outside, winter doesn't need to be a season of sickness...
Your body’s joints act as hinges so you can walk, wave at a friend, or swing a baseball bat with ease. However, even these simple activities become difficult or impossible if your joints are injured, swollen, or infected. If you have already ruled out arthritis...
If you have arthritis, your doctor may recommend synthetic drugs to treat your symptoms. However, the pharmaceutical approach doesn’t work for 20 to 40 percent of arthritis patients. If this describes your situation, you may be eager to find a treatment that has proven both...
Since October is National Depression Awareness Month, it’s an optimal time to discuss drug-free treatments that can boost your mood. The primary purpose of spinal adjustments is to address problems associated with the body’s muscles, bones, and nerves, but there are also many surprising mental...
World Heart Day is September 29. This global campaign created by the World Heart Federation aims to highlight the prevalence of heart disease and stroke, the most common non-communicable diseases on earth. Learn why heart-healthy eating is important and what changes you should make to...
With Family Health and Fitness Day coming up on September 29, you might wonder how to promote better health and wellness for you and your family. One way is to focus on stretching and strengthening your back. Here are seven exercises for a healthy back...
Most people experience back pain at some point in their lives, but once you reach age 50, your risk goes up. Aging Awareness Day is September 18, so now is a good time to discuss age-related back pain and what you can do about it. Why...
September is National Fruit and Vegetable Month, so now is the ideal time to take a good hard look at your diet. Do you eat enough fresh food? Why is it important to include produce in your diet? It all becomes clear once you understand...
Chiropractors are medical professionals who focus on treating disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. They use a non-surgical, hands-on approach to realign the spinal vertebrae and other bones to support the natural healing process. If you have never been to a chiropractor before, learn...
It may seem unnecessary to visit the doctor when you don’t have any symptoms, but scheduling preventative health checkups at least once a year can benefit you in many ways. Here are five reasons to schedule your next health checkup today. Catch Diseases Early Not all conditions...