This video looks at whether neck pain has an impact on sensorimotor function in older people. A study determined how good older adults were with motor functions, like balance. They did this with groups that did and did not have neck pain and found that the adults with neck pain were worse are most of the tests than the group without neck pain. The researchers determined that the ‘altered information’ or the neck pain, [...]
Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe – Spicy & Hearty Looking for an easy lunch or dinner option that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser? Enjoy this healthy black bean soup that will leave your family full and satisfied! This tasty soup can be customized to be as spicy or as mild as you’d like. To make a vegetarian or vegan black bean soup, substitute the chicken stock for vegetable stock. Core Plan approved Advanced Plan approved [...]
Fiber is essential to keep you regular. Sufficient amounts of dietary fiber improves the quality and quantity of bowel movements. If irregular bowel movements or constipation become severe, it can lead to serious health concerns including heart problems and colorectal cancer. [1] The benefits of getting enough fiber are nearly endless. Numerous studies show that fiber can reduce the risk of many diseases, including: Obesity Type 2 diabetes Cancer Heart disease [2] Researchers have found through studies [...]
The human body is an incredible machine. It’s easy to see when you realize the body performs many of its most important processes automatically, without us thinking about it at all. It digests our food, fuels our cells, battles microbes, and filters many chemicals out of the air we breathe and liquids we consume. As our body processes these things, we get life-generating elements like oxygen, water, amino acids, and energy molecules. But there is [...]
Sleep Impacts Nearly Every Area of Your Life You Lose Weight and Maintain a Healthy Weight Your Body Recovers Better Your Brain Works Better You Reduce Your Risk of Disease You Lower Your Risk of Mood Disorders You Relate to Others Better 7 Ways to Get Better Sleep Are you sleeping enough? According to a 2012 survey, 29 percent of Americans don’t get a minimum of six hours of sleep every night. Worldwide, the number [...]
Qualifications of Chiropractic Care: Educational Requirements for Doctors of Chiropractic Have you ever wondered what type of education and chiropractic training your chiropractor receives? Where did they go to school? What kind of courses did they take? How many class hours did they need to receive their qualifications? Unfortunately, these are questions that many people, including some who go to a chiropractor regularly, don’t know the answer to. We know that chiropractors don’t go to [...]
Why Don’t We Get Enough Vitamin D? Health Consequences of Not Getting Enough Vitamin D Am I At Risk For Vitamin D Deficiency? Vitamin D Nutraceuticals 3 Ways To Get More Vitamin D Sometimes called “the sunshine vitamin,” your skin can make vitamin D with regular sunlight. That makes the name a little misleading because your body can’t manufacturer vitamins. Vitamin D is actually a hormone since your body can make it. Yet most of us don’t make enough from sunshine [...]
INGREDIENTS 1 cup filtered water 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 2 tbsp lemongrass, chopped 1/2 tsp ground flaxseed 1 scoop Perfect Plant Protein 4-6 ice cubes, or as needed INSTRUCTIONSv In a blender, combine the water, strawberries, romaine lettuce, lemon- grass, and the ice cubes. Process just until smooth and then add in the ground flaxseed and pro- tein powder; process again for 5-10 seconds or until well incorporated. Add additional ice, if needed until desired consistency is achieved. Pour the green smoothie into tall [...]
You’re not alone if you’re feeling more stress these days. Surveys show that 79 percent of Americans sometimes or frequently feel stress, and this was before the pandemic. [1] Chronic stress can make your day miserable, but over time it can lead to health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and anxiety.[2] You can learn more about stress’s far-reaching consequences here. You can’t eliminate stress, but you can learn to better manage it. Relaxation is a [...]
By adolescence, kids may clock in up to 11 hours of total screen time every day. Most of that time, they sit in a slumped position or a way that doesn’t properly support the spine. Overall, modern life neglects the support a healthy spine requires. The impact can be especially problematic for growing children and teens. Many things they use every day – the backpacks they carry, shoes they wear, and bedding they sleep in – put [...]
