Afternoon Slumps? Here’s How to Keep Your Energy Up All Day Long

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It’s just like clockwork. When 2PM rolls around, you’re struggling to keep your eyes open, your mood turns sour, and you have the irresistible craving to close your eyes, just for a minute. You muster every ounce of energy you have just to finish a simple email, and are desperately searching for something sweet in […]

Why Sleep Matters to Your Overall Health

Getting quality sleep is key to reaching your health goals. Check out the many benefits of sleep below.  Healthy sleep patterns and habits give your body superpowers. Yet for many of us, it’s the first thing to go when life gets messy or we want to get ahead of our to-do list. But we don’t […]

7 Myths About Chiropractic Care

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Do you really know what’s true about chiropractic care? As happens with many holistic health therapies, the value of chiropractic care has been clouded by myths and misconceptions. Unfortunately, these unfounded ideas have prevented many people from getting the care they needed to thrive – and could be holding you back, too. Ready to learn […]

Does Exercising at Night Affect Your Sleep?

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An early morning workout or lunchtime routine doesn’t always fit into our busy schedules. If you want to maintain your active lifestyle, sometimes you have to hit the gym after the sun goes down. But does exercising at night keep us from getting quality sleep?   While the rush of a great workout can leave […]

Is Undereating Keeping You from Dropping Fat?

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Losing weight seems simple, right? If you burn more calories than you eat, the weight should fall off easily. Not quite. While certain diets and eating habits can help you lose weight faster, undereating and calorie restriction aren’t always as effective as we think. Read on to find out why undereating could be sabotaging your […]

Can’t Sleep? 7 Simple Changes to Better Rest

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As life gets busier, it’s easy to question how much sleep we really need. Laying in bed for a third of our day seems unproductive when we could be catching up on work, organizing the house, or even relaxing in front of the TV for a bit longer. If cutting out sleep adds a few extra […]

Use the Summer to Keep Building Your Body’s Natural Defense

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Myth: You should start building your natural defenses for cold and flu season in the fall. Reality: Summer is the best time to start boosting your immunity to stay strong through cold and flu season. While most people wait until the temperature drops to care for their immunity, the most impactful time to start prepping […]

Why You Need to Drink Water After Your Chiropractic Adjustment

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If you’ve ever had an AlignLife Chiropractic adjustment or a massage, you’ve probably been urged to drink extra water after your visit. Sure, everyone needs to stay hydrated. But why is it important to drink extra water after an adjustment? The simple answer is this: your body needs water to heal. Without enough water to keep […]

Do You Need Vitamin D Supplements in the Summer?

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Ah, summer. The sun is shining, you’re enjoying plenty of time outdoors, and your plate is bursting with fresh summer produce. But is that enough to keep your vitamin D levels up and your immune system healthy?   Despite our increased exposure to sunlight in summer, most of us still don’t get the vitamin D […]

5 Proven Ways to Reverse Osteoporosis + How to Strengthen Bones

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Over 1.5 million people suffer an osteoporosis-related bone break or fracture each year – but you don’t have to be one of them. While bone loss and the occasional fracture may seem like “just another sign of aging,” you have more power of the strength and integrity of your bones than you may think! Here we’ll share […]

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