Homemade Zucchini Noodles
Zucchini noodles are a great pasta swap when you’re trying to go gluten-free. Plus, cutting out starchy pasta is a great way to save on calories and create a more nutrient-dense diet. Low carb, lower calorie, and little to no effort, you’ll love how quick and easy this tasty plate of zucchini noodles is. Ingredients […]
8 Pool Exercises for a Full-Body Workout
If you’re bored with your regular fitness routine or would rather be outside enjoying the sun this summer, make plans to stay cool at the pool instead! It’s been proven that working out with water exercises two to three times a week can make a significant impact in your strength, flexibility and cardio. But before […]
7 Health Tips for Dads
Since we recently celebrated dads around the world for Father’s Day, now is the perfect time to remind those we love to stay fit and healthy. Why? So we can continue spending time with them for years to come, of course! Here are our top men’s health tips for dads (but really anyone can benefit) […]
Curves Matter: Does Your Spine Pass the Test?
Curves are what make our bodies unique. Some people have lots of curves. Others try to change their curves. And some don’t think twice about it. In chiropractic, one of the key things we look at is how your spine curves. It’s more than just posture. These curves matter. Spinal curves serve a purpose. They […]
How to Support Your Feet So They Can Support You
Whether you’re are a marathon runner, mom-on-the-go, weekend golfer, or just love going for a stroll, you probably aren’t giving your feet the credit and attention they are due. This is a major oversight because your feet and pelvis share the crown of being the “foundation of the body”. That means the strength and stability […]
Lower high blood pressure with 4 easy yoga poses
When you think of yoga, flexibility, relaxation and maybe meditation come to mind. Yet, the application of yoga as a system of healing rarely enters the Western mind. Despite today’s widespread reliance on Western medicine (drugs), yoga has been used for thousands of years for concerns like high blood pressure (HBP). The University of Maryland […]
Quickest Ways to Lose Weight Naturally
Losing weight can be a struggle no matter your age, gender, or ancestry. It can also feel like you’re fighting a losing battle when all those low-fat diets, pills, and pre-packaged meal plans don’t work how you’d hoped they would. Eventually, you start to feel like a failure. But, don’t give up yet. Here are […]
Health Benefits of Cooking with Lavender
Did you know you can cook with lavender and it’s good for your body, too?! If you were this many days old when you realized lavender could be more than a fresh scent or pretty purple flower in the backyard, join the club. But before we dive into the health benefits of cooking with lavender, […]
Bacon Wrapped Lavender Glazed Baked Chicken
What?!? You didn’t know you could cook with lavender? ME EITHER! I bought a package of lavender awhile back aspiring to make lavender ice cream but just never seemed to have the time to make the recipe so it went to the back of my baking cupboard. I discovered this package yesterday while I was […]
Lavender Lemonade
Again this rogue bag of dried lavender in my baking cupboard is inspiring me. This lavender lemonade recipe is a refreshing twist on a classic for some interesting flavor notes and relaxation. I did not choose to add any special colors or fresh lavender flowers so no pretty purple color, but this drink has AMAZING […]
Is a Lack of Vitamin D Making You Sick?
Vitamin D is a key nutrient for building a strong, healthy immune system, yet many are deficient in it. In March 2020, former CDC Chief Dr. Tom Frieden went on record saying that Vitamin D might help reduce the risk of getting sick. His recommendations? Go outside and get some sun, eat healthy foods that […]
Have you forgotten what it was like to get a good night’s sleep?
An estimated 22 million people are suffering from sleep apnea throughout the United States, many of which are still undiagnosed. When was the last time you could really sleep in peace? For some of us, it was before we had children. Some may say it was last week. Others may not even remember the last […]
Stop Washing Your Hands With This Soap
Being a germaphobe can increase your risk of infection, especially if you’re washing your hands with this soap. Are you a germaphobe that’s constantly using antibacterial soap or hand sanitizer to clean your hands? While you may think you’re preventing the spread of germs, you might be missing the mark on the best way to protect […]
9 Tips to Help Manage Stress in Your Daily Life
First, let’s talk about what stress is. Stress, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is “a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension”. The truth is that we all encounter stress on a daily basis. It can be internal, caused by an illness or medical procedures. Or it can be external, brought on by […]
The 3 Pillars Necessary to Maintain a Healthy Immune System
While your immune system helps your body fight off illness and disease, it needs your help to work properly! Finding out exactly what your immune system needs to do its job can be a challenge especially with so much conflicting information on the subject. Thankfully, to maintain a healthy immune system you can focus on […]
7 Ways to Relieve Stress & Anxiety
Learning how to relieve stress and anxiety is key to helping you reach optimal levels of health. Stress is a normal part of life. In small quantities, it’s actually a good thing. It can motivate you and help you be more productive. However, too much stress, or a strong response to it, is harmful. It […]
Five Basic Things You Can Do To Boost Your Immune System
Whether you’re deciding to stay home or whether you’re still going out doing your activities of daily living, Dr. Kevin Day, AlignLife of Warsaw, shares some basic things you can do to boost your immune system: #1: Drink half your body weight in ounces of water each day. Water helps carry oxygen to your […]
Crispy Kale Chips
If you haven’t tried Kale Chips, you’ve been missing out. Not only is kale one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet (dark leafy green alert!), it’s also delicious. Still not convinced chips can be good for you? Here are some nutrition facts about kale that you can’t deny: Just one cup of chopped […]
Exercises to Do at Home for Your Muscular Health
The purpose of chiropractic care is much more than addressing pain from injuries, muscle sprains, strains, and spasms, arthritis, and other such conditions. Skilled chiropractors perform an assessment and develop a customized treatment plan for each individual patient. This treatment plan will not only be focused on treating your current condition but also include exercises […]
How Chiropractic Helps with Cold & Flu Season
The minute cold and flu season hits, store shelves start to empty of tissues, vitamin C, and herbal teas. But did you know your chiropractor can also play a key role in keeping your immune system’s defenses strong? Every year, Influenza A, Influenza B, and other seasonal viruses spread rapidly, leading to millions of missed […]
Fruit Smoothie Parfaits
Whether you consciously do it or not, your brain files everything you eat into categories of how likely you are to eat it again. Some recipes get grouped in the “never-again” bucket. Some in the “it’s-okay” bucket. And some are in the “oh-my-gosh-can-I-eat-this-at-every-meal” bucket. (Let’s all take a moment of silence to just salivate over […]
