Halloween and trick-or-treating are right around the corner, and that can mean a lot of walking. If you have existing foot issues or simply want to enjoy your Beggars Night as much as possible, custom orthotics can help provide better comfort and less pain. The benefits of orthotics are clear, and they can be especially sweet when you’re getting ready to head out to collect candy with the kids.
Have you ever wondered how sugar affects the body? Stress is a symptom of too much sugar consumption. Health-related problems caused by stress include headaches, heart disease, immune system problems, and digestive problems. Increased stress hormone production is one of the major causes of stress-related issues. Stress hormones affect your immune system, your adrenal glands, and more. The right diet will help promote optimal adrenal function. Here's what you need to know about adrenal fatigue and how health response testing (HRT) can help.
Over the last few decades, chiropractic has seen a huge growth and chiropractors are now the third-largest group of healthcare providers after primary care physicians and dentists. Although still considered by some to be an alternative form of healthcare, chiropractic is a non-invasive, non-addictive, and gentle form of therapy that is safe for and can benefit all ages and body types — including those with obesity.
At Healthy Life Chiropractic, we always stress the importance of proper posture. Your posture truly is imperative to your overall health, usually more so than people realize. May is Correct Posture Month, so what better time to take in a few of our posture improving tips?!
For this week's article, we've got a guest blogger! Stacey L. Nash is a Seattle area writer for Tuck.com whose insomnia led her to research all aspects of sleep. Learn more about the connection between back pain and sleep deprivation.
If you’ve been following our blogs, you know we are big fans of essential oils. Essential oils can be used to to give relief to a number of symptoms from headaches to stomachaches. Perhaps one of the most popular essential oils used is lavender. Lavender has been around for centuries and has been used to treat many issues naturally. Here are five benefits to adding lavender to your routine.
Just like a car needs shock absorbers to function properly, so does your body. If you overwork the shock absorbers in your car, they will become damaged. The same theory applies to your discs. They can degenerate, tear, bulge, and herniate. If you are experiencing low back pain, you might be suffering from disc issues, and chiropractic can help.
Do you brush your teeth twice a day? What about visiting your primary care doctor once a year? If your health is important to you, you are probably already taking preventative measures to maintain a healthy body, and the same goes for your spine! Stretching and strengthening is an excellent practice to be more proactive about maintaining balance in your body. Here are our suggestions.
Stretching is an important part of chiropractic, and I regularly recommend various stretches to my patients. Stretches help relieve tension and pain in problem areas, and I am often asked if yoga can help. The answer is yes, depending on the patient's condition, of course. It can be as simple as popping into your local yoga studio, but I want to take a moment to point you in the right direction by educating you on the top seven yoga styles. Because some styles are better for beginners, while others work well for certain conditions, it is important to learn more about this ever-growing practice.
http://www.healthylifechiropractic.com/blog/which-yoga-style-is-the-best-fit-for-you
As we approach the New Year, the abundance of new year's resolutions start ringing from everyone you know. Instead of setting these resolutions that set you up for failure, try to find happiness and balance in your life and with your goals. Here is a wonderful blog post from Dr. Wayne Dyer, you can find his blog at: http://www.drwaynedyer.com/blog/create-balance-dreams-habits/
"Very pleased with the practice. The service is excellent and everyone seems to truly care about you as a person first. Most businesses see customers or money walking in, but these practitioners love what they do. It shows."
- Patty Uzar