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Chronic Stress and Your Adrenals Once upon a time, a saber-tooth tiger might have wanted you for lunch. While that’s unlikely to happen today, other stressful episodes–like someone swerving into your lane on the freeway–can quickly put your body into fight-or-flight mode, gearing up for a possible attack. Your body responds identically whether you experience

Your First Chiropractic Appointment You’ve decided to see a chiropractor. Perhaps you have back or neck pain and your primary healthcare practitioner encouraged chiropractic care. Or you’d like to manage a chronic illness without relying on prescription drugs and other invasive procedures. Maybe you had a friend who had great results seeing a chiropractor, and

Nutrition Today Is Not Simply Just Eating Healthy Can you get all your nutrients from food alone? Some researchers say no, claiming that optimal amounts are “often unattainable solely through a well-balanced diet” and that everyone should take nutritional supplements. Even if you’re eating our Core or Advanced Plans — rich in healthy fats, protein,

Most American Adults Drink Alcohol About 70 percent of adults reported that they drank alcohol in the past year, and 56 percent had a drink during the past month. That’s according to a 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Some of those adults enjoyed an occasional glass of chardonnay with dinner. For

Health Professionals Say to Eat More Greens The consensus is: eat more greens. If you put 10 health professionals in a room: credentialed nutritionists, dietitians, health-focused doctors, chiropractors, of all dietary persuasions from Paleo to vegan and ask them one question: “What should everyone eat, every single day?”  Almost guaranteed, you will get at least