Do you think of yourself as a “glass half-empty or half-full” sort of person? Have you ever had someone tell you to "look on the bright side" or to "turn that frown upside-down" or who tried to tell you all about positive thinking and the mind-body connection? Perhaps a friend has shared the classic “things turn out the best for people who make the best of the way things turn out” saying with you a time or two. Maybe you’ve done so yourself a time or two as well. Chances are good … [Read more...] about Positive Thinking and the Mind-Body Connection
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Try These 3 Chiropractor-Approved Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress
We all know someone who gets sick around the holidays every year. Are they just unlucky? Well, while it probably would have helped if someone had shared some tips for reducing holiday stress like those we’re about to share with you (insert *fake cough*)... Thankfully, luck doesn’t have anything to do with it! Our bodies are designed to be healthy and resilient, and research indicates that our daily choices may be the most crucial factor in our ability to stay well. Why it … [Read more...] about Try These 3 Chiropractor-Approved Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress
Supporting Expecting Families Through a Healthy Birth
With all of the advancements in medical science, it may come as a surprise to you to learn that mother nature may very well know best when it comes to supporting a successful delivery for expecting mothers. But when you think about it, maybe not. After all, a woman's body is designed to support and nourish a baby. The natural delivery process is relatively simple and it's been going on for hundreds of thousands of years! So, what do you need to know as an expecting mother or member of … [Read more...] about Supporting Expecting Families Through a Healthy Birth
Key Ways Expecting Families Can Benefit from Chiropractic Care
A woman's body undergoes many transformations during and after months of pregnancy. Some of these changes are easily recognized, such as an expanding abdomen and episodes of morning sickness, while others less well known. In fact, some common physiological changes can catch expecting mothers by surprise. Why it Matters: Before we dive into those changes, let’s start with the basics. Throughout a woman’s pregnancy, the hormone relaxin is produced to help loosen the joints and ligaments … [Read more...] about Key Ways Expecting Families Can Benefit from Chiropractic Care
Facet Joints: Gliding Your Way to Better Health
Facet Joints: Gliding Your Way to Better Health If you've had neck or back pain that you could pinpoint with your finger or felt a sharp pain in your back when moving, the cause may have been some sort of dysfunction with one or more of the facet joints (often the lumbar facet joints) of your spine. So, what are the facet joints? Think of these joints as the “knuckles” of your spine that glide, slide, and stabilize. They both add flexibility to your spine so you’re able to bend and … [Read more...] about Facet Joints: Gliding Your Way to Better Health
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