The following 4 risk factors are known as the deadly quartet: Upper body obesity Glucose intolerance or chronic elevated blood sugar Hypertriglyceridemia or elevated blood fats Hypertension or high blood pressure Why does this matter? If you have any of these risk factors this can lead to bad news for your long-term health. Two of…
As a movement professional, former competitive hockey and CrossFit athlete, and avid seeker of my physical limits, I have learned many things about the human body – mostly the hard way! And now at the ripe old age of 37 I’ve accumulated a couple of lower back disc injuries, complete ligament tears, meniscus surgeries, and…
If you want BOOST your metabolism naturally, burn through stubborn fat and improve your overall health, then meet the only gland you need to understand for better hormone function: The Thyroid. Many people have heard about the thyroid gland, but few can really grasp its importance of your “master metabolism” gland until there is an…
One thing that has really amazed me in the 9 years that I have been a practicing chiropractor is that there are so many people from all walks of life that can benefit from regular chiropractic care. In truth, no one person is the same and this has required me to become more equipped over…
In our office I make all my nutritional recommendations based on reviewing blood labs. These allow me to see a very comprehensive picture of what I like to call ‘peeking underneath the hood’. Labs don’t lie and they will tell me right away if you are making the #2 biggest mistake people make when it…
When I review food journals, I always include these 3 critical questions: How much water do you drink on a daily basis? Do you rely on stimulants to get you through the day and if so what kind and how much? Any other liquids that you consume on a regular basis such as juice, alcohol…
Typically, January is a time where the holidays [and all the gluttony that comes with it] just passed us by. It’s a time when New Year’s resolutions are made and kept for, mmmmmm, about a week on average! It’s a time where we have chosen to beat ourselves up for enjoying a few to many…
Have you ever been caught humping in public? “Humping” or what is sometimes called “turtle necking” is one of the most common devastating postures that I catch people doing all the time. If you’re looking at your phone or computer screen reading this blog, I bet you’re doing it right now! Turtle necking is when…
The last step in getting your lower back bullet-proof is to step up your health. By making positive shifts in your health you will begin to speed healing, boost your immune system, improve recovery, and lower inflammation and pain. Let’s talk about the 5 most critical things you can start doing TODAY to support the…
Bad habits create movement problems. Movement problems cause breakdown and back pain. The absolute worst habit for your low back is sitting. I know, we talked about this already. But even worse than sitting is sitting with bad posture. Let’s be realistic, sitting these days is inevitable. But even if you’re alternating sitting and standing,…