Ironically, while writing this blog post, I have endured one of the most sleep deprived decades of my life! I can say from my firsthand experience as a working mom of three young ones, that a few nights of missed sleep don’t do anything positive for our bodies. Lack of sleep will cause the […]
The term whiplash is actually a generic term that we use for injuries to the neck caused when the neck is suddenly and/or violently jolted in one direction and then another, creating a whip-like movement. Most commonly, after well over a 11 years in practice and diagnosing hundreds (if not thousands) of whiplash cases, […]
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands on, non-invasive technique used to release tension throughout the body. CST evaluates the craniosacral system that is comprised of the brain, spinal cord, sacrum, cerebrospinal fluid and their incorporated membranes. Soft touch of no more than 5 grams, or the weight of a nickel, is used to release […]
It’s become very apparent that a healthful diet of nourishing, well-balanced foods is simply not enough! If we truly want to live a vibrant life, feel energetic (and I mean all day long) and prevent illness through a well-functioning immune system, we must first address our gastrointestinal (GI) function. In the US, a large […]
Race season is rapidly approaching. Whether it’s your first 5K or 5th marathon, right now is the time to think about what races to register for this year. How far apart will you space those races? How quickly will it take for you to recover from one race to the next? A lot of factors […]
Chiropractic care during pregnancy is not only safe but highly recommended to alleviate and support all the demands put on the mother’s body. Our bodies are not only under physical stress from our expanding bellies, but also hormonal stress in preparation for the birthing process. Chiropractors evaluate and correct spinal, pelvic, and cranial misalignments that […]
Making lifestyle changes can be hard; really hard. Every year, January 1st marks a clean slate, an opportunity for us to improve upon the year behind us. According to the Journal of Clinical Psychology, about 40% of these resolutions are focused on weight loss, which is crazy given the weight loss and cosmetic fitness industries […]