When was the last time you turned off the phone and had a face to face conversation? For many of us, it has been a long time since we had a meaningful conversation that wasn’t interrupted by a text, call, social media update, or meeting. The stress of a digital world – and a generally
It’s that time of year when we’re focused on our goals. For many of us, the goals are about health and wealth. We’ll leave the wealth goals to the money experts and focus on health. What does “being healthy” mean? Being healthy means being aware of ourselves and acting in positive ways that feed our
Happy New Year! We hope the end of the holiday season and start to 2015 find you even healthier and happier than last year. This time of year brings new opportunities for us to have a healthier 2015 in mind, body, and spirit. It has been said that food is the most abused anxiety drug and
Long flights or roadtrips can be a real pain in the back! Avoid cramping and other pain when you get to your destination with these five tips for protecting your back while traveling: Keep moving. It can be tempting to get in a few hours of sleep on a long flight or drive through the
It seems like just yesterday we were getting the kids ready for school and soaking in the summer sunshine. It’s hard to believe November is upon us! Pumpkin spiced everything, cooler temperatures, and holiday planning are on the schedule, making this time of year especially stressful. We offer the following tips to de-stress through the
Whether you work at home, are in a cubicle or in an office, you can create an environment that helps you be productive. You may be surprised to learn that not all of the elements of a healthy office are work-related. Natural Light. Working in a dark, isolated room may seem like a good idea
Good Nutrition is a Form of Alternative Medicine Taking care of our bodies is an inside-out job, making what we eat as important as how we move our bodies. We’re quite lucky to be living in Arizona where fresh fruits and vegetables are available year ‘round. If you don’t like cooking, don’t worry. You can
Suffering from moderate to acute neck pain is one of the most frequent reasons people make trips to their primary care doctors. If you have a pain in the neck the chiropractor in Paradise Valley, AZ Chiropractic, can help you fix the root of your problem. Neck muscles can be strained from a number of
You may have heard about the Graston Technique® being used as a method of treatment for soft tissue injuries. A soft tissue injury (STI) is the damage of muscles, ligaments, or tendons anywhere in the body. Common STIs usually occur from a sprain, strain, overuse, or a blow resulting in a bruise. These injures can be
With summer time upon us, kids out of school, and vacations planned, it’s easy to get away from a regular schedule that helps to keep us healthy. While we may not be able to keep to our fitness routines at 100%, here are 5 tips that will help keep you healthy as you enjoy summer:
