Wellness

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Heart Disease affects 1 in 4 Americans and costs upwards of $320 billion a year! Statin drugs make $30 billion a year. Currently, the medical view of cholesterol is when it exceeds 200 mg/dL in the serum, it must be reduced with a pharmaceutical drug. […]

Did you know that Coca-Cola products are consumed at the rate of more than 1.9 billion drinks per day? A Gallup poll revealed that about 50% of Americans drink soda daily with the average daily intake being 2.6 glasses per day! Mexicans drink more soft drinks than any […]

Pepper jelly is a hot topic again, with people seeking out recipes they’ve never tried before or new and inventive ways to enjoy this mix of sweetness and heat. Fortunately for us, there are dozens of new recipes sparking every single day. Whether you want a […]

It seems people are starting to switch to more natural healthcare. Which makes me so excited! Natural is the way to go. It beats a chemical laden pill that can cause other side effects in the body. It may take years to develop, but eventually […]

Let’s talk Calcium! How many people do you know that once they get older they fall and break their hip or get a compression fracture? Why is this? Did you know there are several reason why people become osteoporotic. Lifestyle choices, lack of exercise, diet […]

2020 is in our rear view mirror! Looking back, if you take away the “China Virus”, I had a pretty fantastic year but, I know that isn’t the case with everyone out there reading this. There is much joking about not declaring 2021 being your […]

Avocados are grown on trees and known as a fruit. More than 95% of avocados consumed by Americans come from Hass trees grown above & below the equator. Avocado trees grown and actually bloom flowers the first 2-3 years of life, then switch to producing […]

Have you ever heard of the gut brain connection? If you have dove into health and prevention and how the body works, you probably have. For everyone else you probably think it sounds crazy! There are many books about the connection, if you wanna pick […]

It’s that time of year again! Even though COVID has hit, kids still want to dress up and go trick or treating. In my hometown we are still doing downtown trick or treating, many trunk or treats and neighborhood door to door. (How many houses […]

Vitamin D plays a vital role in the body. It is a fat soluble vitamin that is found in some foods, sunlight and supplements. Which means that it gets stored in your fatty tissue and liver. When you burn off fat the vitamin can be […]

Do you have vegetable oil in your house? What is vegetable oil? Vegetable oil is derived from crushing various types of fruits, seeds, grains, and nuts. Some are more healthy than others. Virgin olive oil is cold pressed and the oil comes out, is filtered […]

Boosting your immune system is high on the priority list at the moment for many people. Parents are thinking about kids returning to school in August or September. My son gets to start school August 13th while my daughters preschool is getting pushed back to […]

This week I want to introduce you to one of my best friends and colleagues Dr. Holly Tucker. She is a mother to 2 wonderful boys and wife to Dr. Jude Miller, team chiropractor to the University of Memphis. Dr. Holly’s life goal is to […]

Cortisol is made in the adrenal glands and is a steroid hormone. Almost every cell in your body contain receptors for cortisol. Many people are familiar with Hydrocortisone. You probably have some in your drawer at home to help reduce swelling, itching, and redness that […]