Winter weather conditions may make you reevaluate your outdoor fitness routine, but hibernation is not the answer, even if you live in the chilly north. To be most effective, fitness needs to be consistent. Without a gym membership, many people feel lost when it comes to staying in shape as winter approaches. Skiing and ice hockey are great sports, but they can be costly and require a lot of training, traveling and planning. However, with a little creativity and some basic eq

I know you’re probably going to eat more on Thanksgiving than you would on most Thursdays. And, I understand. It’s one of my favorite holidays too! I want to eat all my favorites (stuffing, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie…), but I also don’t want to wake up the next morning and feel like I’ve undone my progress. Of course, if you’ve been exercising and eating right, one day won’t undo all the work you’ve done. But, as we head into winter, it’s easy to fall off the horse and reall

Thanksgiving is the time where people everywhere will warmly gather with friends and family around a table filled with delicious food and give thanks for the bounty that is life. People will pile their plates high with mashed potatoes, turkey and pumpkin pie. In fact, many will go back for seconds (or thirds), and when the cornucopia of plenty has finally been exhausted, many people will regret ever have eaten so much food. Here are some tips on how to enjoy your Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is as much about gratitude is at is about turkey and cranberry sauce. And it turns out feeling thankful has some pretty potent effects on your health. While more research is needed to strengthen the understanding of the link between gratitude and health, here’s a roundup of some compelling reasons why you will want to be extra thankful this season: You'll feel happier In a seminal study by Emmons, subjects who wrote down one thing that they were grateful for ever

Now that it’s getting cold many of us are looking forward to curling up next to a nice fire with a warm cup of coffee, hot chocolate or tea. Although no matter what the season, tea can be a tasty beverage since it can be served iced or hot. The benefits of tea go far beyond refreshment and there is plenty of research showing that drinking tea can actually improve your health. The way certain teas are processed not only give them their names but also determine their health ben

Traveling for work? Going on vacation? Running your kids from soccer game to violin practice? Being away from home is one of the most common nutritional challenges I hear about. There are a few things you can do to keep yourself healthy while you’re powering through your day. Just a few simple changes can make a big difference in your energy levels, as well as your overall health. Before you head out: Eat a Healthy Meal Planning to be on the go for several hours? Eat somethin

Diabetes is a disease caused by either the inability of the pancreas to produce a hormone called insulin or the body’s inability to use the insulin properly. When you eat food or drink a beverage, the body’s digestive system begins to break down the food into sugars or glucose. The sugar passes into the bloodstream and is transported to the body’s cells via insulin which, as previously stated, is produced by the pancreas. Under normal conditions, the pancreas produces the rig

Do you find yourself sitting at your desk, “cracking” your neck or back throughout the day? We see people everyday who pop or crack their own neck and back. People do this “self-manipulation” to give themselves temporary relief of pain and stiffness, and it quickly becomes an easy habit that they repeat throughout the day. It feels good, so they keep doing it. However, the relief from a self-manipulation does not last. What’s the Difference? Chiropractors are well known for p

If you’re an athlete or just a weekend enthusiast, you understand the numerous demands of participating in a sport such as running, jumping and tackling. Putting your body through these activities can result in painful tears, sprains, and strains. But seeing a chiropractor can help you when you’ve suffered sports injuries and also help to prevent them! Experts estimate that 90% of all world-class athletes use chiropractic care to prevent injuries and increase their performanc

Many people with a bulging or herniated disc feel confused, frustrated and worried about their condition. In the general population, about 1