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8 Easy Ways To Combat Stress & Anxiety (In 8 Minutes Or Less)

By |December 10th, 2015|

Whether it’s a tight deadline at work, planning a wedding, moving, challenges at home, or the upcoming holiday season, life can get pretty stressful. Between the busyness, overwhelm, and lack of sleep, that tension begins to take its toll: Inflammation rises, the immune system gets battered, emotions are rocky, belly fat may accumulate, and digestion starts to go awry. These are the times we need our healthy habits the most and also when it’s easiest to let them go. Since stress is an inevitability, here are eight ways to stay healthy — even when your life feels like it’s coming apart at the seams — in eight minutes or less:

You’re Probably Hooked On Sugar & You Don’t Even Know It.

By |November 11th, 2015|

Break your sugar cravings. First, ask yourself if your cravings feel emotional, habitual, physical, or a combination of all three. It’s essential to understand the source of the craving as each type requires a different strategy for breaking it. Emotional cravings are tied to your state of mind. An example is rewarding yourself with a cookie for making it through a tough day. A habitual craving occurs when sugar is associated with an event. Foraging through your co-worker's candy drawer at 3pm everyday can be a habitual craving. A physical craving feels visceral and out of your control. From my experience as a nutritionist, these are four physical reasons why you may be craving sugar and what to do about it.

The Everyday Item That’s Causing You Serious Back Pain And How To Stop It

By |October 1st, 2015|

Like most people, you probably stuff your handbag with enough supplies to carry you through any situation. A walletful of membership cards. Reading material for a week. An extra pair of shoes. Just in case, right? But as a chiropractor, I know this can lead to serious problems. That's because your heavy bag is most likely pulling one side of your body down, causing a core imbalance. And that's one of the root causes of back pain. A heavy purse or messenger bag — yes, this can apply to men, too — can also cause tension in your neck and shoulder muscles.

Make Your Massage Last Longer

By |April 24th, 2015|

Massage is a long term investment. Make the benefits of your massage last longer by taking a few of these easy steps. 1. Hydrate with plenty of water before and after massage treatment. 2. Avoid strenuous exercise or lifting. 3. Plan properly prior to your massage. 4. Get regular bodywork. 5. Ask for what you want

Essential Oil Storage Tips

By |April 14th, 2015|

Let’s face it, essential oils are not cheap! They require a lot of plant material to produce a small amount of oil, and you want to get the most out of your little bottles of aromatic goodness. When stored correctly essential oils can last an extremely long time. Conservatively, you can keep properly stored oils for at least 1 year. I have oils in my collection that I have had around for over 5 years, and they still have a long life ahead of them.

Massage Treatment For Sciatic Relief

By |April 1st, 2015|

The sciatic nerve is a nerve bundle composed of several nerve roots that originate in the lower back and sacral area. This nerve goes down to the lower leg and foot and down the back of the thigh between muscles like the piriformis, which run down from the sacral area to the legs. A tightening […]