Reduce Your Chance of Sciatica Sciatica is a pain that goes down the back of the leg along the path of the underlying sciatic nerve, a long nerve that begins in your lower back and extends down to each leg. It usually only affects one leg or the other but can involve both. It can…
New Research Shows Eating at Certain Times May Decrease Heart Disease Risk
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…
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…
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…
Is There an Alternative to Statins?
Is There an Alternative to Statins? In 1999 the Center of Disease Control and prevention reported more than 600,000 admissions and 700,000 emergency room visits, resulting from medications that were correctly administered, but none the less produced side effects.[i] Merc is a pharmaceutical giant that makes many prescription drugs. Some of their best sellers are…
5 tips to set your bike up right
Whether you are a commuter, courier, road, mountain biker, setting up your bike to allow it to fit your body is important. Having you bike fitted properly will allow you to ride safely, avoid common injuries, and make your effort more efficient so you can produce more power so you can travel faster with the…
Vitamin D more effective than Vaccines for preventing Flu!
Here is a great article showing how effective Vitamin D is compared to vaccines. The CDC claims effectiveness of the flu shot to be less than 1% for flu symptoms. Here are some of the highlights: Vit D 800% more effective than a vaccine according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition…