Meal prep is one of those things that can sound scary and overwhelming, but I’m here to tell you just the opposite! Meal prepping for your week can actually save you time and money. It also is a great tool to keep you on track with your eating habits. Patients on our Natural Fit Diet […]
In the world of vitamin and supplement marketing it is often hard to decipher who is backing up their claims and who is trying to pull the wool over consumer’s eye to make a quick buck. Even though the FDA does not have the same regulations regarding supplements as they do pharmaceuticals, that doesn’t mean
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Stretching everyday is the best way to keep yourself safe from neck and shoulder pain. Benefits of stretching include reducing tension in the muscles and tendons supporting your spine, improving your range of motion, and reducing the risk of disability stemming from chronic back pain. Tips for Stretching Safely Wear comfortable clothing that won’t restrict
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While both ice and heat can be beneficial to helping you deal with pain from injuries, how do we know which is the best choice to promote healing? In the article I will take you through the differences between ice therapy and heat therapy and when to use each type to maximize the healing process.
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There are many factors that can interfere with a good night’s sleep. Stress, diet, family and work schedules, even where you sleep can have a profound effect on the amount of restful hours you get each night. Sometimes things are just out of your control, but these 6 tips for better sleep can help encourage
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Stretching everyday is the best way to keep yourself safe from low back pain. Benefits of stretching include reducing tension in the muscles and tendons supporting your spine, improving your range of motion, and reducing the risk of disability stemming from chronic back pain. Tips for Stretching Safely Wear comfortable clothing that won’t restrict your
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Fat often gets a bad rap as being the end-all be-all culprit in the obesity epidemic and food marketing has certainly caught on to this “low-fat” diet trend. Food science is just beginning to debunk some old ways of thinking showing that our low-fat ideology may actually be hurting the cause more than helping. Check
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You don’t need to be a scientist to know that music can improve your mood, make you want to get up and move, and evoke memories of good times. All of these activities are great for your physical and mental health. Music can have a profound effect on your brain and cognitive function. Science has
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According to PubMed, millions of Americans deal with chronic pain. Low back pain is one of the biggest reasons people go see their doctor. Many people choose to explore the health benefits of alternative, holistic, and complementary medicine. Chiropractic care can help your body recover and stay healthy all the while lowering the risk of
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Macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats – the nutrients our body uses in the largest amounts. The combination of these three “macros” make up what we call calories. Calories are a scientific measurement of heat. Specifically defined as “the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water through 1 °C, equal to
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