Curcumin (Curcuma longa) is a phytochemical compound found in turmeric root. Turmeric is part of the ginger family and contains over 100 phytochemical compounds aiding in immune support, digestive complaints, wound healing, skin issues, and inflammation. Turmeric has been used in Eastern Medicine and Ayurvedic practices for thousands of years. It has gained more...
World Water Day is to bring awareness to the global water crisis. Over two billion people are living without access to safe and sustainable water. This matters because clean water is essential for our health, planet, and the survival of all living things. Safe, clean water hydrates the body for nutrient absorption,...
Summer is finally here and many of us are looking forward to enjoying the great outdoors and traveling. Unfortunately, certain activities, like sunbathing, surfing, or sitting in a cramped car or airplane seat for hours en route to a vacation spot, have the potential to trigger a spinal misalignment. If any misalignments...
Did you know that 60% - 80% of primary care visits may have a stress related component? Did you also know that nearly 60% of the population admits to having chronic stress? Moreover, the number of patients presenting with stress-induced conditions is growing - indicating that our healthcare system is struggling...
When we think of massage, we typically think of calming music, a Zen space, and a time to relax. While massage is a wonderful way to relax the body, mind and soul, it offers some unique benefits to your overall health. Helps Prevent Sickness Yes, it’s true! Massaging the muscle...
It's holiday time and every one is going to start rushing around planning, shopping, eating and the like. All this "holiday stress," good and bad, can take a toll on both the nervous system and the immune system. The nervous system transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body, including...
It's hot out there and we have the perfect solution: ICE POPS! There is nothing more refreshing than something ice cold on a hot, sunny day. Am I right? These easy to put together ice pops are healthy, have no added sugars, and contain electrolytes. Mangos are in season through...
Do you suffer from Gastrointestinal disorders? An Atas adjustment may help. The gut is the largest organ in the body. It is also referred to as a “second brain” because the gut and brain are directly connected through the Vagus Nerve. The Vagus Nerve extends from the brain all the...
It is possible! Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis to affect the spine. Arthritis can occur anywhere along the spine, but is more frequent in the lower back and neck. Osteoarthritis doesn't just form overnight. Spinal degeneration is typically caused from misalignments, traumas, and/or typical everyday wear and...
