You might think that you can get all of your nutrients from healthy food. Numerous health-conscious people do. Unfortunately researchers would disagree with this. As far back as 2002, the Journal of the American Medical Association said, “Most people do not consume an optimal amount of vitamins through diet alone.” The Food and Drug [...]
Our next [LivFit] class is fast approaching in just a few weeks. I thought this might be a great time to share some of the information that we cover in our three-week seminar series. We like to teach this important nutritional information by using case studies taken directly from patients of the office. These [...]
“Doc, I think I have a thyroid problem!” These are the words that I hear nearly every day in the office, and often the patients are right. How can you tell the difference between a thyroid problem and an extended period of “vacation eating?” Is it a hormonal problem or too many trips through the [...]
Have you ever wished for the ultimate grocery store list with only the healthiest foods on it? Since chiropractic care concentrates on treating the whole body, we would like to provide you with a list of the super foods found in your local supermarket. Skip the unhealthy processed items and grab these phenomenal alternatives. Real [...]
Your hormones are like the strings of a marionette doll pulling you back and forth. They make you do things you seemingly have no control over. Ever have one of those moments? These hormones control your metabolism, muscle tone, libido, sleep patterns, and much more. When hormone levels become skewed, the body's natural systems suffer. [...]
How many comments have you heard regarding a failing metabolism? Popular opinion is that the metabolism slows down and quits all together after a certain age. That is simply not true. Age does play a factor in the efficiency of the metabolism. But there are specific ways to ensure your metabolism is working for you, [...]
Research shows that approximately 40% of individuals make a New Year’s Resolution. Almost all resolutions are tied to health in some way. This is the perfect opportunity to make strides toward a healthier “YOU” in 2015. The New Year brings a fresh start. At [Core] Chiropractic and Wellness, our goal is to assist and inform [...]
This time of year is notorious for feasting. From Thanksgiving through the end of the year, our calendars are filled with opportunities to get together and eat. It isn’t uncommon for the numbers on the scale to rise. But what if you notice other differences in your body. What if you begin to add up [...]
In our last blog we discussed how hypothyroidism is not a complete diagnosis. The term hypothyroidism simply points out the problem in the same way Irritable Bowel Syndrome points out an issue with the digestive system. What hypothyroidism fails to identify properly is why the thyroid is not producing enough thyroid hormone. Over the next [...]
In our previous installment, we examined the common signs of thyroid dysfunction. Perhaps you found that several indicators applied to you. It is possible that you are one of the many individuals already living with a thyroid dysfunction diagnosis. Unfortunately for those who have been diagnosed and prescribed medication, many have found the treatment [...]
