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Where Fitness and Physique Diverge

By | April 27th, 2016|Physical Health|

Looks are Deceiving Just because you think you eat right or "pretty good," think you get enough exercise, or even see a chiropractor regularly or occasionally, does not mean you're protected from cancer! Doing these things correctly prevents or fights cancer. I was working out, eating well, and getting adjusted for years. If you looked [...]

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Showing Up is What Matters

By | April 27th, 2016|Physical Health|

Why We All Need to Get Physical While difficult in the moment, exercise helps you feel better pretty much right away. And though it may be tricky to coax yourself out of bed and into your workout clothes, pushing through that wall can reduce your risk of disease—including cancers—significantly. Breast Cancer A study of 2,296 [...]

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Is Your Culture Working?

By | April 27th, 2016|Our Thoughts|

The Secrets of the World's Longest-Living Cultures It's no secret that the world at large views Americans as McDonald's-loving, Solo cup-toting creatures of convenience. And this perception, though obviously not universally applicable, rings true in far too many cases. The United States spends frighteningly huge gobs of money toward health care, but those good-natured dollars [...]

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Cooking Essentials: Using Oils and Flax

By | April 27th, 2016|Nutrition|

The Ins and Outs of Cooking with Various Oils and Flax Adding extra virgin olive oil to a salad instead of dressing? Great idea. Frying chicken in that same oil? Terrible idea, unless you like rancid foods. Don’t make these beginner mistakes. Use this quick cheat sheet to make sure you’re getting the most nutritious [...]

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Are You Holding Your Family Back?

By | April 27th, 2016|Our Thoughts|

Over the past few years that I have been a chiropractor I have noticed that husbands and fathers can be either a barrier to their wives and children receiving natural health care or their #1 supporter.  I wanted to write this blog to both introduce who I am, Dad to Dad, husband to husband and [...]

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The Stress of Distraction

By | April 27th, 2016|Mental Health|

Too Much Information The pressures of job, family, finances, relationships, guilt and grief are just the start of our stress. Each of those are immediate causes of stress. Our world is more connected than ever. This global connection makes it easier for us to access helpful information, but it also exposes us to disasters, catastrophes [...]

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Our Favorite School Lunch Packing Items

By | April 27th, 2016|Nutrition|

We've put together a list of our top picks to make lunches easy to pack and fun to eat! Silicone Cups/Muffin Liners. These non-toxic liners are great for both baking muffins (because they are non-stick, colorful and reusable!) and also for holding side items like dips, fruit or trail mix. Thermos Containers. These container are [...]

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Benefits of Yoga for Kids

By | March 14th, 2016|Physical Health|

Yoga can be very beneficial for children. Childhood is a time of many emotional, physical, behavioral and social challenges. Kids who use yoga as a way to cope with these issues are able to lead happier and more engaging lives. Yoga teaches children to breathe, think, stretch and move naturally in a manner that enhances [...]

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The Best Essential Oil Duos

By | March 7th, 2016|Our Thoughts|

Naturally occurring oils that have been used for centuries for everything from cosmetic to spiritual and emotional purposes, essential oils are highly revered for their vast array of uses. An ancient practice that is still being embraced in the present day, people use essential oils as an alternative to medications and therapies of all kinds. [...]

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Healthy and Hearty Winter Cooking

By | February 29th, 2016|Nutrition|

There’s nothing like a hot dish of comforting, wholesome food to beat the chill of winter. Most winter staples can be made in a slow cooker, so you can come home to a delicious meal ready to serve. With a few tweaks, almost any hearty winter recipe can be lean and nutritious. You’ll have the [...]

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