Bottom Line: Have you found yourself tired and drained at the end of each day? It may be easy to grab a second (or tenth?!) coffee or energy drink but boosting your energy level doesn't mean you need to rely on caffeine. Creating smart, healthy habits each day can help increase your energy level, mental focus, and endurance. Why it Matters: When you walk through the grocery store, you may notice dozens of products designed to increase your energy level lining the shelves. Many … [Read more...] about Increasing Your Energy in 2021
Exercise
How to Find Relief and Move Better
Bottom Line: You don't have to live in pain! Researchers have discovered that abnormal motion patterns are one of the leading causes of those chronic aches and pains. As a result, leading healthcare organizations now recommend spinal adjustments as one of the most evidence-based care options for natural pain relief. Why it Matters: When you focus on supporting the structure and function of your spine and body overall, you allow for the maximum expression of your health. … [Read more...] about How to Find Relief and Move Better
Preventing Back Pain at Home
The Bottom Line: Nearly all of us are spending more time at home now than ever before. This often comes concurrently with back pain, as we spend more time on couches, beds, or non-ergonomically perfect work stations. All of this time spent with our backs and necks in unfavorable positions leads to low back pain or neck pain for many of us. Although Barlas Chiropractic is still open and here to help if you need anything, if you are experiencing back pain from working at home, try these … [Read more...] about Preventing Back Pain at Home
Stay Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
How to Stay Healthy During and After This Time of Crisis By now we have all learned of the importance of social distancing to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus and reduce the incidence of COVID-19, and I urge you to adhere to distancing recommendations. This includes avoiding contact with groups of people, even small groups of close friends, unfortunately. Also, washing your hands constantly and cleaning commonly touched surfaces is a must for all of us, especially now. Aside … [Read more...] about Stay Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Getting Older Doesn’t Mean Slowing Down
Bottom Line: Staying healthy as you age isn't just about adding more years to your life. It's also about adding more life to your years! Participating in daily physical activity and exercise can help ensure that you maintain a high quality of life as you get older, as well as help you reduce aches and improve your mental and emotional attitude. Why it Matters: Time marches on but getting older doesn't mean that you’ll have to live an inactive life. Weakness and poor balance … [Read more...] about Getting Older Doesn’t Mean Slowing Down
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