You might be used to me sharing self-care recommendations but on occasion, I want to tell you about new developments and services offered here at the clinic. Last fall I had several patients ask me if I provide cosmetic microneedling and cosmetic acupuncture. I have provided cosmetic acupuncture in the clinic from time to […]
Acupuncture? Chiropractic? PT? How Do You Choose?
Acupuncture? Chiropractic? PT? How Do You Choose? It can be confusing to decide who’s going to help you with that pesky body part or system that recently flared up. I know how it feels. You JUST WANT THE PAIN OR DYSFUNCTION TO GO AWAY so you can get back to your business/fun. Physical therapy, acupuncture, […]
Ice or Heat What to Use and When
Ice or Heat? What to Use and When. Should you ice it or heat it? When you have an injured, swollen, body part which one should you use? It’s understandable if you’re unclear about this because there ISN’T MUCH AGREEMENT between practitioners who are supposed to know the answer. Until recently this really was a […]
The Most Important Part of Self-Care
The Most Important Part of Self-Care We all have so much to take care of in life. So much so that our priorities get compromised. When that happens it’s often our self-care that gets put on the back burner. EVERYBODY DOES THIS. It’s just fine if it’s a short phase of a couple of weeks. […]
Listen to Your Body’s Alarm System
Listen to Your Body’s Alarm System Pain is simply your body trying to get your attention. Something is injured or not functioning quite right. AN ALARM SYSTEM if you will. The question is, “should I just ride this out or ask for help?” All too often the answer is, “let’s ride it out”. And that’s […]
Is Consistency or Intensity Better for Health Strategies?
Is Consistency or Intensity Better for Health Strategies? Which is the best approach to healing and optimizing health? CONSISTENT EFFORT or going INTENSE for a short period of time? You will hear me answer a lot of broad health questions with “well it depends on the situation”. Not on this subject. Although I’m not going […]
Why Great Lab Results Don’t Always = Feeling Great
Why Great Lab Results Don’t Always = Feeling Great If your lab test results are great but you’re still experiencing low energy, anxiety, insomnia, and/or weight gain the answers might be hiding in your long-term health history. Lab tests are helpful because they can help you avoid disease and give you insight as to why you aren’t feeling great. […]
Why Gut Health is So Important
Why Gut Health is So Important We have so many references to our gut when we’re talking about thinking and emotions: “My gut tells me”, “I feel sick just thinking about it”, “that’s just nauseating”, and “gut-wrenching pain”. And science is showing that there are good reasons for these phrases. My gut tells me I […]
Worry – How to Stop the Habit
Worry – How to Stop the Habit Habitual worry does not serve us. It causes a poor quality of life and leads to chronic mental and physical imbalance and eventually disease. Worry blinds us from real opportunities and prevents the ENJOYMENT OF LIFE. It stunts our life experience in terms of career development, new exciting […]
What’s the Deal with Intermittent Fasting
What’s the Deal with Intermittent Fasting? Have you tried fasting? Most of us have done it by accident. Have you ever gone 12-16 hours without eating? Of course, you have! If you finish dinner at 6:30 and have a late breakfast or even skip breakfast, you’ve done it. Maybe you had breakfast or brunch at […]