Holidays

As the year comes to a close, here are some strategies to improve your resilience and protect your physical and mental health during the holiday season.

This season of gratitude, let's explore ten incredible things your body does that deserve applause and respect year-round.

Family gatherings are always a special time – often with delicious food! Here are some practical tips to help you stay on track with your health goals while enjoying the festivities.

Every year we think about the ways we’re going to improve our lives in the new year from job changes, weight loss, a new workout program, or even focusing on mental health. Let's look at the top 3 resolutions that people often fail to achieve and why.

Fill up on the less damaging items first. I tell all of my clients this! Before you go to a party where you have no control over what’s being served, fill up on a healthy meal prior and minimize the damage. Fill your plate with things that support health and leave a small space on the plate for things that...

It’s usually not until January that I start to feel the winter slump. I pull out my jeans that are a little more, let’s say, comfortable, I put my sweatpants on as soon as I get home and I start to transition into a house hermit. Only leaving, when necessary, for brief periods of time and only when the weather...

‘Tis the season to hustle and bustle and get all your holiday shopping done!  But all this running around can add extra stress to your day.  Consider these ways to curb the stress and really enjoy the holidays! Chiropractic:  Give the gift of health!  People pay for things they want, not for the things they need.  Remember that next time...

In our last blog, we talked about the impact that the holidays can have on our bodies, both positive (holiday cheer!) and negative (all that added stress and running around).  We discussed the link between the release of adrenaline and blood pressure.  This week we’re going to discuss the other hormones related to stress. Cortisol is the other hormone at...

The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but the holidays often bring more than just family and cheer. I’m sure you would agree that it can be quite a stressful time! High expectations, taking on too much, and over-extending our time and budget can explain why some of us feel anxious during the holidays....