The birds are singing. The sun is shining. And your fingers are desperate to get busy in your garden. But before you dive into another season of gardening and everything that comes with it, you’ll want to ensure every gardening session is pain-free. While tending to the garden offers a low-impact and fun activity right on your doorstep, unfortunately, with any form of exercise, there is a risk of injury — and gardening injuries are more common than you think! Common Gardening … [Read more...] about Spring into Gardening Safely: 5 Ways to Avoid Injury
Suffering From TMJ Or Jaw Pain? Chiropractic Treatment Can Help!
About 31% of the general population experience TMJ, also known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. This annoying and frustrating jaw pain is caused by acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the mandible (lower jaw) to the skull. If you’ve been feeling pain or tenderness in your jaw joints and surrounding tissue, TMJ might be the culprit — especially if you have previous jaw injuries or grind your teeth while you snooze. Fret not, there are many … [Read more...] about Suffering From TMJ Or Jaw Pain? Chiropractic Treatment Can Help!
Choosing The Best Mattress For Your Back
Back pain affects millions of people worldwide. Most of us have experienced it at some point in time or another. While various factors can cause back pain, one frequently overlooked factor is our sleeping habits and the mattress we snooze on. The right mattress will support pressure points, promote good posture, and allow us to sleep more deeply. The wrong mattress, however, can cause us to wake up with aches and pains—or worse, cause irreparable damage and spine problems. After all, we spend … [Read more...] about Choosing The Best Mattress For Your Back
How Functional Nutrition Can Help Improve Your Gut Health
In recent years, more and more research has emerged regarding the complexities of the gut microbiome. Containing trillions of bacteria (good and bad), the gut isn’t just responsible for our digestion. Surprisingly, it also plays a major role in our mood, immunity, and more. But unless it poses problems, most of us rarely think about our gut health. However, paying it the attention it deserves can elevate your digestion and overall health to entirely new levels. So, how can you do that? Well, … [Read more...] about How Functional Nutrition Can Help Improve Your Gut Health
Why It’s Important to Stay Fit During the Festive Season
Now, this isn’t to say the holidays aren’t meant to be enjoyed. After all, balance is important, too. However, arguably, it’s easier to maintain consistent healthy habits that are a fixed part of your lifestyle rather than on and off. So, let’s dig a bit deeper. Why is staying fit so important, especially during the holidays? And how can you stay on track? Why Is Staying Fit So Important? Regular physical activity prevents various chronic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular … [Read more...] about Why It’s Important to Stay Fit During the Festive Season
Understanding Osteoporosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Osteoporosis is a common bone disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It's a condition that causes the bones to become weak and brittle, making them more prone to fractures and breaks. This disease can be particularly dangerous for older people, as it can result in severe complications and limited mobility. In this article, we'll examine the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment options for osteoporosis. What should you know? How can you prevent it? What is … [Read more...] about Understanding Osteoporosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
