Spinal decompression therapy lengthens the spine and creates space between the vertebrae to release pressure being placed on the nerves and intervertebral disc. The lengthening...
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What’s the Irritation? Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome
What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that affects your digestive system. It can cause multiple uncomfortable symptoms that...
Thyroid Health: What You Need to Know Now
Your thyroid sits in front of your windpipe, between your adam’s apple and collarbone, and produces hormones that travel throughout your body to ensure the proper functioning of...
Don’t Carry it With You: Mental Detox for the New Year
We all think this is it! This is the year I get my life together, my finances handled, and meet every single one of my fitness goals: no more mid-day naps, no more frivolous...
Alleviating Adrenal Fatigue: What You Need to Know
Learn about the causes and symptoms of adrenal fatigue and how you can combat it.
Pain Management vs Corrective Care: What is the Difference?
There are two basic philosophies of care: pain management and corrective care. Pain management relieves symptoms temporarily, but since the root cause is not addressed, the...
The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners and Diabetes
In our functional medicine practice, we deal with patients who are either trying to lower their risk of diabetes or manage the symptoms of the disease with lifestyle changes. We...
The Vagus Nerve: The Living Connection Between Mind & Body
The vagus nerve is the longest and most complex of the twelve cranial nerves that connect your body to your brain. It stretches from your brainstem down through your gut,...
Depression is not just in your head: The Gut-Brain Connection
It's no secret that gut health is vital for overall physical health, but in recent years the gut-brain connection, the idea that gut function can impact mood, has been the...
Backpack Safety: Six Ways to Protect Kid’s Backs While Hauling Their Stuff
The back-to-school season is full of changes: in our routines, schedules, and activities. Those changes bring with them a host of stressors, so when your child started...