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Have your parents ever told you to stand up straight? It’s actually really solid advice. There is a growing amount of younger (and older) people who have terrible posture. I’m actually going to blame technology for it. Look around you. Everyone has a phone attached […]

The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland that is in your neck. The thyroid gland takes iodine, found in many foods, and converts it into thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). T3 and T4 regulate your metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature. Low body temperature is […]

In today’s fast-paced world, many of us seek quick and easy solutions to satisfy our sweet tooth. However, the excessive consumption of artificial sweeteners like Splenda and refined sugars can have detrimental effects on our overall health and well-being. It is crucial to understand the […]

Vitamins are essential nutrients that your body needs to function properly. They play a role in maintaining good health and preventing diseases. There are times when vitamins are taken that will amplify the absorption and in turn help you more. Did you know certain vitamins […]

Have you ever thought about supporting your liver? What would the reason behind support the liver be anyway? First we need to dig into what the liver does. The liver is an organ that performs over 500 functions. Just a few include removing waste products […]

When should you worry about arm pain? Do you have shoulder pain, shoulder blade pain, elbow pain, hand pain? Any numbness? How do you qualify the pain? Sharp, burning, achy? All these things matter when determining where the pain is coming from. Let’s talk about […]

Potty training can be a difficult task for parents, especially if the child doesn’t feel ready. Once day time dryness has been achieved the harder task is to stay dry through the night. Around 20% of children have some problems with bed wetting at age […]

Have you ever heard of cold laser? How about red light therapy? Cold laser therapy is low-intensity laser therapy that stimulates healing while using low levels of light. It is called “cold” laser due to the fact that it does not heat tissues, so you […]

Food dyes are everywhere. If you are a label reader you will start noticing how many products have extra added color in them. Simple things like cough syrup, medicines, candy, chips, a ton of packaged food, icings, baked goods, sodas and even salad dressing. In […]

Going into fall we see the signs for “flu shots available” pop up everywhere. There are better ways to protect yourself from getting sick during the colder months of the year (and all the other months). The major problem we have going into the holiday […]

Injections are growing in popularity due to how easy they are to get and the fact you don’t have to take a pill every day. One of the most common injections is the B12 injection. B12 is an essential vitamin that is necessary for hormonal […]

If you watch any type of commercials, you will notice one going around about “custom orthotics”. They are bought at the big box companies and they have a foot scanner, to match you with your “custom” fit. I absolutely love the idea! The problem I […]

Why would a baby or small child need chiropractic? Short answer, birthing is hard on a baby! Whether you had a vaginal or c-section birth, the transition into this world is stressful for baby. During labor the uterus can exert 400 Newtons of pressure, which […]

What pain reliever do you reach for? Have you considered the different side effects each one can have? What about the damage you are doing to your body, due to the chemicals in that little pill. Let’s discuss the differences. (And some better choices!) Acetaminophen, […]

What exactly happens when you get “osteoporotic”? Who ends up with it? Why? How do you prevent it? All great questions! Osteoporosis is super common, mostly in the elderly population, but it can happen in any age if you’re not careful. Osteoporosis is a bone […]

I have written on the benefits of magnesium, as there are PLENTY! I have failed to mention the different forms of magnesium and what each one is good for. Many people go to Walmart or Walgreens and buy cheap magnesium. Yes, you are getting some […]

I get asked all the time what people can do for their thyroid instead of taking a medication. Simple answer is change your diet! Longer answer is you really need to get all your blood work checked to see what all is being affected. I […]

Today is one of the hardest days of my life. My father Dr. Kent E Carder is being laid to rest. He got to meet Jesus on Valentines Day, but today is the day I have to let go of his earthly body. My father […]

Many people complain of ab work while laying on the ground due to back or neck pain it can cause. I know when I lay on my floor and try to do ab work, my tailbone and lower back hurt unless I lay on a […]

Many people haven’t heard of monolaurin, but it is derived from coconut oil! Yes that wonderful healthy coconut oil and it is also found in breast milk. When you consume coconut oil the body converts lauric acid into monolaurin. Monolaurin has anti fungal, antiviral and […]