We should spend over a third of our lives sleeping, but many don’t understand the significance or importance of getting a good night’s rest. The majority of people are not aware that less than 5 hours of sleep per night has been linked with an increased risk of heart disease, migraines and even chronic pain.…

When an individual or an entire family is in an automobile accident they may seek out a chiropractor to provide care for their soft-tissue injuries. The Family Wellness Chiropractor is skilled in caring for the entire family; moms, dads, kids, infants, teens and even grandparents and pregnant moms. That’s not to say that every automobile…

ADHD used to be known as Attention Deficit Disorder, but in 1994 was renamed ADHD and broken down into three sub-types with their own pattern of behaviors: an inattentive type, a hyperactive-impulsive type and a combined type. While every child diagnosed with ADHD will not act the same, there seems to be a pattern of…

When you think about it, our bodies are pretty amazing machines. We can run, jump and climb. We can see, hear, taste, feel and smell. We are made up of many incredible parts that work together to keep the whole thing in operation. If you take a moment to really consider that we’re 90% water…

You’ll probably never see your five or six-year-old bend over to pick up a toy and freeze in pain saying, “Oh, my back went out again.” Spinal degenerations and vertebral subluxations that cause that kind of pain will generally not appear in children – but it started there. Birth Trauma Natural childbirth has come to…

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates 1 in 7 adults between the ages of 35 and 44 have some form of gum disease, from gingivitis to severe periodontitis. In the past several years, a proven link has been found between oral health and overall health – or wellness. With that understanding, we…

Walk down the cleaning products aisle at your local grocery store and it may be a bit overwhelming. There is a cleaning product for every surface of your home and rarely will they be recommended for use in any other space. Bathroom cleaners are different than kitchen cleaners and floor cleaners can’t be used on…

It was in September of 1895 that the first chiropractic adjustment was performed. For the past 121 years, patients have experienced the benefits of chiropractic adjustments and living the holistic, wellness lifestyle. The History of Chiropractic Dr. Daniel David Palmer (D.D.) was in his office in Davenport, Iowa when he noticed that the partially deaf…

Back in 1992, the United States Food and Drug Administration (USDA) first released the Food Guide Pyramid. At that time, grains, such as bread and cereal, along with rice and pasta were the base of that pyramid with the highest daily recommended servings of 6 to 11 per day. In 2011, the USDA made a…

About 40 years ago it was determined that excessive cholesterol in the diet was a public health concern. Specifically, it was thought that there was a causal link between consuming cholesterol-laden foods and an increased risk of heart disease. For many years, one of the healthiest and most convenient snack choices suffered from a smear…