Honey is much more than just a sweetener. It has been used for centuries for healing and rejuvenation. Most of the honey sold in stores has been heated and pasteurized. This processing destroys many of the enzymes and beneficial compounds that make raw honey so nutritious. Regular honey often looks clear and syrupy. Raw honey has not been treated with heat; it is often more buttery, solid and opaque than pasteurized honey and often contains small pieces of beeswax. It is comp

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us which means the beginning of sunshine, good times and delicious barbecue! But barbecue season doesn’t have to mean juicy meats dripping with sweet, gooey sauce. And outdoor dining doesn't have to equate to overly indulgent lazy Sundays complete with mayo-laden side dishes. There is a whole more to a barbecue — and gasp! — there is actually a healthy way to celebrate warm weather and outside dining. Up your BBQ game with some of this summer's

It’s that time of year! Leaves, gardening, tree trimming, you name it. As the seasons are cyclical, so is the stress we put on our spine and body. Let me help you keep your spine safe and functioning optimally during those long beautiful yard work days this spring and beyond. Prevention is the best approach! So before you rev up the lawnmower or reach for your rake this spring, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) cautions you to consider the possible consequences: upp

Asthma sufferers are being warned to take extra care over the weekend amid fears of a phenomenon called “thunder fever”. A potentially lethal combination of thunder storms and a high pollen count could combine to create thunder fever - a situation that killed nine people last year. People with asthma are advised to keep their medication on hand to relieve their symptoms. People with asthma are being urged to stay indoors So what is thunder fever? It’s a sort of extreme hay

A lot of us love wearing our flip flops year round, especially when it’s a sweltering 90 degrees outside. Let’s be honest, we really don’t want to be putting on boots or tennis shoes in ninety degree weather. We often want to prolong summer wear, and part of that is putting on those flip flops every time we leave the house. It’s not uncommon to go the entire day with our flip flops on, but sorry flop-lovers, you might be ruining your feet! Odds are, you are not wearing two hu

Mothers are perhaps the most influential person in our lives. They’ve raised us to the best of their ability with unconditional love and always wanting us to achieve our goals and be happy. Mothers are the real-life superheroes of the day because they’re not just moms, they’re party planners, nurses, accountants, engineers and chauffeurs – and I don’t mean that figuratively either! Moms wear many hats on a daily basis – I guess you could say there’s a little Wonder Woman insi

Today is the unofficial holiday for Star Wars Fanatics across the world, and with only a few short weeks until the next Star Wars movie is released, I began to think about the “The Force” and how it relates to chiropractic. According to the movies, “The Force” is a sort of metaphysical energy or power that flows throughout everyone. This supernatural flow of energy is similar to chi in oriental medicine and other vitalistic principles. When chiropractic is concerned, this fl