Posts by madwire
Back to School: Kids and Backpacks
As a chiropractor, I see a lot of adults suffering with neck and back pain. Over the last few years I’ve also seen an increase in children who are experiencing similar discomfort. Why? One major contributing factor is how increasingly heavy backpacks are getting. Backpack Statistics The U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission reports that…
Read MoreCereVive: Back to School Energy Booster
CereVive is formulated to support a positive mental outlook and a relaxed, focused state. It includes amino acid precursors and bioactive nutrients that support healthy levels of neurotransmitters such as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine. Maintaining adequate neurotransmitter production is vital for regulating mood, appetite, memory, focus, energy levels and a healthy…
Read MoreCardiovascular Health: Bergamot BPF
Bergamot Bioactive Polyphenolic Fractions (BPF) contains a powerful and unique array of cholesterol-balancing and cardio-protective polyphenolic flavonoids. Emerging clinical research has demonstrated that BPF help maintain healthy total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) and triglyceride (TRI) levels. Research has also demonstrated that BPF provides antioxidant…
Read MoreFish Oil / EPA-DHA Supplementation 101
Orthomega™ 820 is a high-concentration fish oil sourced from waters off the Chilean coast. As the world’s least industrialized coastline, these cold, fresh waters provide the cleanest, most sustainable source of fish in the world. Orthomega™ provides 820 mg of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) per soft gel as natural triglycerides, the preferred…
Read MoreAn Unexpected Source of Allergy Relief
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States and cost the healthcare system $18 billion annually. About half of all Americans test positive for at least 1 of the 10 most common allergens, including grass, ragweed, and mold. Jessica’s Story As…
Read MoreMarch is National Nutrition Month!
March is one of my favorite months of the year. The warmer weather starts to arrive, the flowers begin to bloom, and the world comes alive again after a long winter. The feeling of renewal always inspires me to refocus on my health; good nutrition, increasing movement, and a positive outlook. The mantras of chiropractic…
Read MoreB Vitamins: Your Secret Happy Pills!
Feeling tired? Stressed? Unhappy? Or maybe you struggle to get “in the mood” regularly? Or you struggle with sleep? B vitamins could be the answer. Need Happy Pills? Try B Vitamins! In my mid-twenties, I first began taking a B-complex to combat stress. I lovingly called B vitamins my “happy pills,” because every time I…
Read MoreThe Simplest Detox I’ve Ever Tried
My New Year’s resolution for 2017 is to cook meals at home more often, and minimize take-out and restaurant meals. With a busy schedule, an active 5 year old with very picky eating habits, and a touch of (I’ll admit it!) laziness, this challenge to myself is easier said than done. I needed a catalyst,…
Read MoreDetoxification 101: An Overview
Our increasingly toxic world creates a major burden on our bodies. Exposure through the air we breathe, the stress we feel and the food we ingest can add up to over 14 pounds of pesticides, herbicides, food additives and preservatives per year for the average American. The liver, together with the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, is…
Read MoreVitamin D- Supplement of the Month!
Fall is fully upon us in central Illinois and the days are shorter and shorter. The decrease in the hours of available daylight as well as the intensity of the sun’s rays have a very strong effect on the levels of vitamin D in humans. Vitamin D plays an important role in nutrient absorption, overall…
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