Many of us have heard of high blood sugar. We know it’s linked to diabetes, one of the most prevalent diseases in this country. However, must of us are not aware of the blood sugar roller coaster and how to stabilize our blood sugar and improve our sleep. Many of us wake up at 3…

As many of you know, I meet weekly with my Business Coach/Therapist.  She is such a valuable resource to me, as she allows me to gain perspective on areas of my life that I am blind to.  Last week she gave me the valuable lesson of setting daily intentions.  This has become so important to…

It has been the status quo for decades… When you’re hurt: rest, ice, compression, elevation. In recent years, though, research and experience have started to question this recipe. Naturally, there’s a lot of speculation floating around these days, so we wanted to provide a clear take on the big question: Should I ice? Should I Ice?…

Foam Rollers have become a staple in gyms and clinics all over the country. So why are healthcare and exercise professionals so fond of these cylindrical entities? Let’s break it down: 1. They’re multi-taskers Foam rollers are great for relieving discomfort and pain by loosening tight musculature and relieving aching knots. But did you also…

The sunnier weather is out so it is time to break out the bike.  If you have not recently used your bike, here are some tips before you get rolling and racking up the mileage. The basics of bike checkup:  The ABCs (Air, Brakes, Chain).   Air: How much air you need depends on your tire size. …

Slow Down the Wear & Tear On BOTH your body AND your running shoes Similar to food, running shoes have a shelf life, whether we wear them or not. Shoe materials deteriorate over time, both with mileage and when they sit in your closet slowly breaking down. As a humorous thought, maybe running shoes should…

Foam rolling is awesome It’s an easy self-myofascial release technique that really works. There are a few basic rules to follow so that you don’t get hurt and get maximum benefit from it. Guidelines First off, don’t roll directly on bone or bursae. Bursae’s are like little pillows for your tendons, and are found mainly…

The Pilot About a year ago our Clinic was asked to join a pilot program by Swedish Hospital. Swedish in its great wisdom realized that their patients love chiropractors AND chiropractors offer inexpensive solutions to many musculoskeletal conditions. Now, Swedish is a huge organization and pairing up with a bunch of wily chiropractors have been…

Whiplash Injuries There are many very interesting points regarding whiplash injuries which I’ll be sharing with you over a series of newsletters. Did you know the weight of the average skull can range from 10 to 12 lbs? That’s the weight of a bowling ball sitting on top of a stick. What are the effects…

A lot of us feel this way around the holidays. The extra carbs, desserts, snacks and social drinking of the Holiday season can usually put a few extra pounds on us all. Personally, I always used to dread the holidays and what it might bring, come the New Year. After struggling for many years and overeating…