Fall Immunity Boosting Practices
Fall season is upon us and many of us struggle with seasonal colds and the flu. If you seek some simple ways to boost your immune system, Harvard Medical School offers the following tips: Don’t smoke! Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables. Exercise regularly. For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and […]
Benefits of Chiropractic Care After a Car Accident
According to statistics, Americans are involved in more than six million vehicle crashes and suffer more than three million car accident injuries. However, many of those victims feel very little pain immediately after a wreck. There are a few reasons for this, the most common of which is the release of chemicals in the body. […]
GLUTE ACTIVATION AND STRENGTH
BENEFITS OF GLUTE ACTIVATION AND STRENGTH What/where are your glutes? Your ‘glutes’ — gluteal muscles (or simply “glutes”) — refer to the muscles in your butt. Three major muscles reside in this area: gluteus maximus (the main muscle that gives your backside its shape), your gluteus medius and your gluteus minimus (two smaller muscles assisting […]
SLEEP, PAIN, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
We have all been told that getting enough good quality sleep is essential for health and wellbeing. But how much sleep should one get? And what are the consequences of falling short on enough shut eye? The Mayo Clinic recommends the following amounts of sleep for optimal health by the following age groups: AGE GROUP […]