Ask ten people and you’ll probably get the same answer: holiday travel is seldom, if ever, all that comfortable. But especially for people with arthritis, traveling can be grueling, aching, and flat out awful. But there is a ray of…
There is a skeleton inside you. Some may find the thought a little creepy, but ultimately, thinking about your bones is key to lifelong health, wellness, and activity. From a young age, we’re taught about calcium and encouraged to drink…
Amidst a global pandemic, it’s more important than ever to remember the vital role lung health plays in your overall wellness and happiness. While we’ve all needed a deep breath (or twenty) throughout 2020, the ability to take that breath…
On top of everything you already do for your health and wellness, remembering to schedule an OB/GYN appointment each year can be a low priority. Add to your busy schedule the presumption of discomfort concerning OB/GYN visits and you have…
Let’s face it: health issues can be difficult to understand. Some measurements, from blood pressure to cholesterol, or blood sugar to white blood cell count, can be so scientifically complex that we discount them as mystifying abstracts. It can be…
2020 has been a turbulent year (to put it lightly). The ongoing global pandemic has made it easy to overlook regularly scheduled check ups and routine healthcare. For that same reason, there are some appointments that shouldn’t go forgotten--your annual…
Managing stress in the best of times can be a grueling prospect, but with the ongoing pandemic and the uncertainty it causes, carving out some time for personal wellness is more difficult than ever. Stress can also intensify underlying ailments…
It’s safe to assume that just about every human being has experienced a sleepless night. Our relationship with sleep has always been complicated. But with the stress and screens and blue light so prevalent today, getting a good night’s…
The high summer sun is the emblem of the season. Whether we’re relaxing at the beach, mowing the lawn, or just running errands around town, our relationship with the sun changes drastically throughout the summer months. Sunlight aids in the…
For many Americans, imagining life without back pain is just that--a fantasy. According to the American Chiropractic Association, half of all working Americans experience back pain each year. It’s further estimated that up to 80% of the population will experience…