Summer is drawing to a close, and it's time to return to school. The beginning of a new school year can be stressful for students, like meeting new teachers, being exposed to germs, and even carrying heavy backpacks. So as we begin the new school year, follow our chiropractic tips and visit your local family chiropractor to help your child avoid backpack back pain.

Chiropractors are commonly understood as back and neck doctors but can do much more for your health than relieve back pain. Here’s how chiropractic can help you maintain your health for the long term.

If optimal health is a goal for you, then a properly functioning immune system is necessary. The question is, how do you get one? Follow our tips to help your body fend off illness and make room for true health.

In today's society, there is often a negative association with germs, and a number of people are afraid of them. Germs have received plenty of focus since around the time the microscope was invented. But germs are actually similar to seeds. If you have ever done any gardening, you know that it takes work to plant a garden or start a lawn. It doesn't just happen! Not only do you have to consider the conditions, but also that the process takes a time period of days or weeks. The very same thing can be said in relation to germs and the development of disease. 

When the cold weather comes, that usually means a cold does, too! You chalk it up to being exposed to a lot of germs during holiday travel and parties. But in reality, the cold virus is always out there. If your immune system is healthy and functioning properly, your body will defend itself and fight the virus off before you even know you've been exposed to it.