Many people start their day with some level of brain fog. Those who depend on a morning cup of coffee or tea know the feeling of cloudiness that precedes their caffeine consumption--and how much clearer they feel afterward. However, for some people, the feeling of brain fog...
Sciatica is a term used to describe nerve pain that is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve. As many as 40% of people experience sciatica at some point in their lives, and the likelihood increases with age. A person experiencing sciatica feels pain...
We all know that keeping our bodies hydrated is essential to maintaining good health. As creatures made up of approximately 70% water, humans need to drink water regularly. Good hydration helps with nearly all of our bodily functions, such as: Regulating body temperature Keeping joints lubricated Preventing...
Do you sit at work all day for your job? If so, you’re part of the 86% of American workers who are sitting up to 13 hours a day. At the same time, we know that human bodies were designed for the near-constant activity of our hunter-gatherer...
Googling “Why can’t I sleep” in the middle of the night? We’ve all been there at one time or another. You’re tossing and turning, your mind is racing, and you just can’t quite let go and ease into blessed, life-giving, necessary sleep. Whether your sleeplessness is brought...
Many of us have experienced burnout without fully understanding what it is and how to move beyond it. Let's face it: the world can be an extremely stressful place to be and we all have stressors that can't be fully avoided or controlled. We feel pushed to...
Every year, the weight-loss industry in the US makes billions of dollars on products and services that range from evidence-based to complete scams that could be detrimental to your health. [caption id="attachment_18859" align="alignnone" width="740"] Photo by Arek Adeoye on Unsplash[/caption] Where to begin?! It can be confusing and...
For those who have experienced chronic migraines, even typing the word “migraines” feels like fingernails on a chalkboard. You never forget these sensations: the excruciating pain throbbing from deep inside your head. The fatigue, nausea, vomiting. Waiting it out in the quiet darkness of your...
With the rise of COVID-19, most of us have wondered, “How can I boost my immune system?” And, as if COVID-19 weren’t enough, now we’re heading into cold and flu season—and our bodies are already stressed after months of weathering a pandemic. So it’s an excellent time...
Upper Chiropractic Care to Support Working from Home As the world shut down due to the pandemic, millions of office workers transitioned to working from home overnight. With laptops and WiFi, anyone who could work remotely plugged in at home and...
Imagine you’re an early human in ancient times, sitting around a bonfire next to a river, grilling meat with the family. The sun is setting and it’s quiet. Suddenly, an ancient alligator comes flying out of the river on the attack! What happens in your body? First, you...
Ligament Damage Ligaments attach bone to bone. Although ligaments are strong and rigid by nature, strains and sudden forces can cause them to rupture and tear. Ligament damage is caused when the fibers become torn, and the severity depends on the extent to which they have...