1 out of 5 Americans is projected to get the flu this year. I think we can all agree, the best way to prevent getting the flu is by having a strong immune system. Unfortunately, there is not a “healthy immune system” pill that we can buy. So, what is the greatest way to boost […]
Category: Prevention
1: Quit hitting snooze Our bodies are designed to go in and out of deep sleep. If we were to allow our body to wake up on it’s own, we would be waking up from a lighter sleep which would help us feel well rested, alert and ready for the day. However, most of us […]
PATIENT VS. PRACTICE MEMBER That’s correct! We DO NOT see any patients here at Align. We see practice members. I know what you’re thinking… What in the world is a practice member? Before I get into that, let me first give you the definition of what a patient is and why you will not find […]
TOP 7 Questions For A Potential Chiropractor 1: Do you take x-rays? “To see is to know”. You want to make sure that the doctor knows EXACTLY what is going on in order to determine EXACTLY what needs to be done. The x-rays should be used as the doctor is adjusting so that the adjustments […]
What is Posture? Posture. Just hearing the word alone makes people sit up taller or stand straighter. In today’s technology filled world it’s no longer just the adults who seem to have the worst postures but kids as well. Why is posture so important? The body functions best when the spine is in a balanced, […]
A recent study shows that the prevalence of osteoarthritis in humans has doubled since the mid-20th century. Dr. Ian Wallace, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, thoroughly examined over 2000 skeletons from 3 different time periods to be able to confidently reach that conclusion. He looked at nearly […]