Fort Collins – Everyone knows what they eat has a huge impact on both their energy levels and their overall well being. Because countless studies have demonstrated the effect nutrition has on many aspects of health, some experts even say that the majority of health problems can be avoided through proper diet (in addition to…
Disc Problems
What is a Disc?Discs are shock-absorbing rings of fibrocartilage that separate the bony vertebral bodies while allowing movement at each spinal level and enough room for the major spinal nerves to exit from the spinal canal and travel to the limbs. Discs are firmly attached to the vertebrae (bones), above and below. The ring around…
Breakfast: The most important meal of the day
Are you the type of person who manages to eat breakfast in the morning? Do you ever skip on breakfast before work when you’re short on time? Many Americans will eat a doughnut and coffee as they walk out the door but could this habit be detrimental to one’s health? Skipping a balanced breakfast is…
Motivating Yourself to Lose Weight
Facing the challenge of losing weight isn’t easy, and to stay motivated to achieve your daily goals you will need the right tools for success. These tools include creating your specific goals, keeping your eye on the prize and having a good amount of success in the beginning of your program. Motivating yourself daily can…
Popcorn: What’s the “Skinny”?
Is munching popcorn really the “Perfect Snack Food” as dubbed by many people, or a perfect storm? That really depends on many things, of which I will discuss some of here. According to Joe Vinson, Ph.D professor at University of Scranton in Pennsylvania in Science Daily, “It is the only snack that is 100% unprocessed…
15 Minute Homemade Guacamole
As a Fort Collins Chiropractor I realize looking for healthy alternatives is important, so if you are looking a quick, easy, and healthy horderve that your guests will devour, guacamole is the ticket. Everyone will be impressed and think you were slaving away in the kitchen preparing it. Ingredients: 4 avacados 2 tomatoes (diced) ½…
Summertime Grillin – Fillet Mignon with Vegie Kebabs
Schedule your appointment today to enter your name into the drawing for our grill we are giving away on June 1st! More Details! .
Genetically Modified Food, are you buying it?
Frankenfood is not yet on the radar of the majority of the population and producers are not mandated to divulge this information to you by the FDA as of yet. Why does this even mater to you? Personally, I don’t want my tomato that I bought from the supermarket to be GM (Genetically Modified) with…
Tea, it is good for you!
There are many reasons why I enjoy a hot cup of tea: I love the aroma of various flavors of tea; holding onto a hot tea mug warms my hands on a cold winter morning; sipping tea in front of the fireplace is a great way to relax. And those are just the feel-good reasons….