23 12, 2022

Do We Really Need To Take 10,000 Steps a Day?

By |2022-12-23T16:29:57+00:00December 23rd, 2022|Health and Wellness|0 Comments

Movement challenges are all the rage these days, but do we really need to take 10,000 steps daily? The goal of hitting the 10,000 step count mark has inspired many people to wear fitness trackers and set step goals. And while walking 5 miles a day (approximately 10,000 steps) is beneficial, can we still do okay with less? Is 10,000 steps the magic number, or is it just another fitness trend? Where Did the Claim About 10,000 Steps a Day Come From? There are different accounts of how the 10,000-step standard came about. However, researchers hypothesize the origins as far [...]

20 12, 2022

Why Stretching Is So Important For Your Body

By |2022-12-20T17:51:07+00:00December 20th, 2022|Health and Wellness|0 Comments

Building muscle and aerobic fitness are excellent ways to improve physical health, but you need to stretch to balance it. In addition, being flexible helps to get the best results from your workouts. Stretching can work wonders for helping keep our bodies limber and avoid injuries. It's not only runners or gymnasts that need to stretch. Everyone can benefit from stretching, especially those who engage in physical activity. It helps protect our mobility and expand our range of motion. Most importantly, it would be best if you stretched consistently. Daily is ideal, but if you can't commit to every day, [...]

25 11, 2022

How a Sedentary Lifestyle Affects Your Health

By |2022-11-25T14:28:10+00:00November 25th, 2022|Health and Wellness|0 Comments

Do you find time to exercise or engage in physical activity on a regular basis? For many Americans, daily physical activity hasn’t been a priority. This has been especially true in recent years with lockdowns and a shift to digital work and entertainment. With the ever-present technology in today's world, Americans are sitting more than ever. Perhaps you sit at a desk all day for work. Or you just love to sit on the couch a lot to watch TV or play video games. Whatever the case, if you live a sedentary life, it can have adverse effects on your [...]

4 11, 2022

Exercise for Stress Management: Why It’s Important and How to Stick With It

By |2022-11-04T19:29:44+00:00November 4th, 2022|Health and Wellness|0 Comments

We all know that exercise does the body good. However, you might want to reconsider if you're too stressed and busy to fit it into your routine. Everyone should incorporate exercise into their stress management plan. That's because virtually any form of exercise can relieve stress. Staying active can help increase endorphins, our "feel-good" hormones. Additionally, you'll keep your mind off of worries and stress while exercising. Whether aerobics or yoga, exercise can be a natural stress management tool. Exercise for Your Mental Health Exercise helps increase your overall wellness and can give you more energy. It also has stress-reducing [...]

18 10, 2022

Exercise for Better Health: Consistency Is Key

By |2022-10-18T16:21:36+00:00October 18th, 2022|Health and Wellness|0 Comments

A study from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has reported that even 5 minutes a day of cardiovascular exercise can extend your life by several years. While we used to think that marathoners and high-performance runners would see the most improvements, that's not necessarily true. The study found that any amount of jogging or cardio, like rowing, is better than nothing. It also found that the minimum healthy dose of exercise is much less than people may think. Research also shows that brisk walking has positive implications for health, too. The bottom line is, if you engage [...]

27 09, 2022

7 Tips for Healthy Snacking

By |2022-10-03T14:17:15+00:00September 27th, 2022|Chiropractor, Health and Wellness, Massage Therapist|0 Comments

Choosing snacks wisely is important and a part of everyone’s day. But unfortunately, many foods that are seemingly “healthy” in reality, are not. For example, a bran muffin or a cereal bar may advertise itself as a healthy snack, but they are actually packed with sugar and unhealthy fats. Even “fat-free” foods can contain heaps of added sugar and salt. If you aren’t consciously making an effort to choose healthy snacks, you might mindlessly reach for convenient junk foods like chips or candy. Smart snacking can help stabilize your blood sugar and keep you feeling full and satisfied. Think of [...]

9 09, 2022

Science-Backed Benefits of Yoga

By |2022-09-15T15:37:21+00:00September 9th, 2022|Health and Wellness|0 Comments

Yoga is a group of spiritual, physical, and mental practices that discipline the mind and body. While there are many uses for yoga, like therapy and meditation, exercise is the most popular. Regular yoga practice can provide physical and mental health benefits. Yoga can entail breathing exercises, meditation, and postures that stretch or flex various muscle groups. Many sports and rehab therapies focus on preventative medicines and practices. Since yoga follows similar principles, it’s a powerful tool for staying healthy. One of the most appealing benefits of yoga is that almost anyone can practice. It’s one of the few forms [...]

11 12, 2020

Are your feet holding you back?

By |2020-12-11T19:07:32+00:00December 11th, 2020|Health and Wellness|0 Comments

What are your feet saying?! Are your feet holding you back?! We are only as strong as our foundation. What differentiates us from a house's foundation is that the human body moves and the ability to move well is essential to our health.  Strong and stable feet allow the rest of our body to move and function optimally. Our feet have two jobs: 1. To be mobile so that they may adapt to the ground and absorb impact. 2. Be strong and stable to propel us on our way. If our feet are able to accomplish both of these tasks [...]

22 09, 2020

Home Gym Essentials

By |2020-09-22T14:00:26+00:00September 22nd, 2020|Chiropractor, Health and Wellness, Home Gym, Massage Therapist, Training|0 Comments

       As of recently, there has been some societal reconstruction.  This has led to many previous experiences such as going to a gym more difficult.  We believe that every person should have the knowledge to make themselves healthy and that includes the knowledge to perform a basic exercise program at home. The problem is a lot of people do not know where to start or what equipment to buy.  This article is going to cover the home gym essentials needed for anyone looking to start exercising from home.            Moving is essential to life and moving well is [...]

9 09, 2020

The Importance of Cooking at Home

By |2020-09-11T23:43:52+00:00September 9th, 2020|Chiropractor, Health and Wellness, Massage Therapist|0 Comments

Cooking from home as many advantages and is a great way to optimize your health.  As modern humans, we are all about convenience.  Convenience is great but if it causes us to sacrifice our health and community wellness, it is a short term solution that will cause long term devastation. If we do not have our health there are not many other things that matter except maybe our family, and cooking from home will improve both!  We like to make cooking from home easy and convenient, and over the following weeks, we will continue to give tips to help make [...]