May Recipe of the Month: No-bake Protein Bites (with vegan, gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free options) Ingredients: 1 cup of natural almond butter (or peanut butter/cashew butter) ¼ cup of honey or ¼ cup of maple syrup for a vegan version 1 ½ cups of rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if desired) 2 tsp of vanilla extract […]
All About Biofreeze
Biofreeze What is it, how does it work, and what is the difference in professional and regular grades? Biofreeze is one of our most popular products available in our clinic. Biofreeze is a cooling, pain relieving gel; its active ingredient is menthol, which provides the cooling sensation, but it is full of other helpful ingredients […]
April Recipe of the Month: Cruciferous Stir-Fry
Recipe of the Month Cruciferous Stir-Fry Ingredients: • 1 cup of broccoli florets • 1 head of bok choy chopped • 1 red bell pepper chopped • 1 cup of mushrooms chopped • 1 can of chopped water chestnuts, drained • ¼ cup of carrots chopped • 1-2 leeks, chopped (discarding the green tough leaves) […]
March Supplement of the Month: Sinuplex and D Hist
Supplement of the month: Sinuplex and D-Hist Brittany Schmidt, DC Sinuplex I HATE being sick. I hate the sneezy, stuffy, tired, coughing, and raw nostril feeling. Thankfully, I do not get sick very often and when I do; my symptoms don’t last long because I take initiative in fighting the illness. I get adjusted, I […]
March recipe of the month: Pesto soup
March Recipe of the Month: Vegetarian or Vegan Pesto Soup Yields 2 cups Ingredients: 2 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil 1 cup of chopped walnuts 1 onion chopped 4 cloves of garlic, peeled Salt and pepper to taste (about 1 tsp) 3 cups of vegetable stock 3 cups of fresh broccoli 2 cups of […]
A Heart Story: Chiropractic care and the LVAD
Have you ever heard of someone living without a pulse? Science has come a long way in the treatment of heart failure. One of our patients, Laurie B., went through the process of having a Left Ventricular Assisted Device (LVAD) and then eventually a heart transplant! LVADs are a mechanical pump that does the work […]
Omega 3 Fatty Acids: the quick glance
About omega 3 and omega 6 Omega 3 supplements are usually in the form of fish oil however, some plant based alternatives are available like flaxseed oil. Omega 3 fatty acids work to reduce inflammation in the body which is often the root of many health problems. Many Americans do not get enough Omega 3 […]
All about Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Fish Oil
All about Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Fish Oil Brittany Schmidt, DC Fish oil is a very popular supplement; in fact, this supplement has had huge commercial success, Americans actually spend about 1 billion dollars a year on over the counter fish oil supplements. You probably know of someone who takes fish oil, maybe you […]
February Recipe of the Month: Homemade Hummus!
Ingredients: 2 (15 oz) cans of chickpeas, strained and rinsed ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil Juice of ½ lemon 2 cloves of garlic, peeled Salt and pepper to taste (about 1 tsp) ½ tsp of Tahini or dark sesame seed oil ½ tsp of cumin ¼ cup of water Paprika, olive oil, and mint […]
All about concussions
Concussion and sports: What do I need to know? By Heather Karls, D.C., C.C.S.P. The goal of sports chiropractic care is optimal health for the athlete. With this in mind, the treatment and diagnosis of sports related concussion has gained a greater importance, as we have learned of not just the short term effects, but […]
