When it comes to developing a gratitude practice, a common recommendation is to keep a gratitude journal. While this is a great option, it’s not practical for everyone. So today we’re looking at 5 ways to practice gratitude–no journal required.

Many people believe they don’t have the ability to overcome certain health challenges because of “bad genes.” Maybe they have a family history of heart disease or diabetes and just assume that they too are destined for the same lot in life.

But is there really such a thing as bad genes? Does your history determine your destiny?

While we often talk about what we eat and how it impacts our physiology (our digestion or metabolism, for example), there is also much to be said about food’s impact on our psychology (our mental health, mood, and overall disposition).

What you eat directly impacts your mood. Amazingly, you can improve your mental health, outlook on life, and energy levels simply by changing what you put on your plate!

If you work at a desk all day, chances are you’re no stranger to that tight feeling between your shoulder blades at the end of the day, or a stiff neck, crunchy wrists, or aching low back.

But desk jockeys rejoice! The good news is there’s a lot you can do to improve your posture and get out of discomfort. It starts with breaking bad habits and creating new ones.

If you’d like to lighten the sugar load in your child’s Halloween basket this year (or pass out some healthier options to the neighbor kids), this blog’s for you. We’ve rounded up our favorite healthier alternatives to Halloween candy. No tricks here…it’s all treats!

We all know that exercise is good for us–so good, in fact, that even just 30 minutes of exercise per day can increase life span by years and even decades! Knowing this is awesome, but when it comes to actually taking action and working out consistently, motivation can be hard to come by, can’t it?

Much like massage and other forms of bodywork, chiropractic adjustments can vary significantly by style. Two common styles of chiropractic adjustments are those done manually and those done with a tool called an activator. So what’s the difference? Is one better than the other? And which style do we use at Spine & Wellness Co.?

Fall brings with it so many seasonal delights–cooler temperatures, beautiful colors, pumpkins, and of course delicious autumn foods! This harvest season is the perfect time to load up on some nutrient-dense superfoods. Enjoy the abundance of vitamins and minerals in these nutrition all-stars!

With low carb and keto diets becoming all the rage in recent years, you might be asking yourself if carbs are truly the enemy that many health nuts have seemingly made them out to be. The answer? Well, it’s a little complicated. Let’s break it down!

With cold and flu season on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get a head start on building up your stock of natural bug-busters to break out when the seasonal sniffles arrive. Building a natural medicine cabinet may seem like a daunting task, but here we’ll break it down into a few simple categories of go-to items to keep on hand throughout the season.

While our focus as chiropractors is primarily on physical health, our health care model is one that operates on the foundational belief that all of the body’s systems are intricately connected. This includes a close connection between your mental health and your physical health! Your mind impacts your body and your body impacts your mind.

There are many slow cookers on the market, some of which can cost upwards of $200. Our advice? Don’t waste your cash on those models. A simple slow cooker for $30-$50 found at Target or even your local hardware store will absolutely do the trick.

Make meal prep easy by keeping these need-to-know tips in mind for the best slow cooked meals.

When you get a chiropractic adjustment, you may think that it’s just your spine and bones being affected. But in reality, so much more is going on than just the “popping” of joints! The spine houses nerves that run all throughout your body and connect to all your major systems. When we adjust the spine, we’re directly impacting every system in the body. Pretty cool, huh?

Want to improve your digestion, increase your energy, and reap big health benefits without having to track calories or eat certain foods? Say hello to intermittent fasting.

Encouraging your child or teenager to wear their backpack properly is an absolute must as we head into back to school season. Wearing a backpack properly will help your kids prevent back and shoulder pain as well as poor posture.

It’s never too early for kids (or too late for adults!) to learn good backpack habits. Here’s how to fit your child’s backpack correctly.

Collagen peptides. Chances are you’re seeing them in every grocery store, health food store, on Amazon, and all over influencers’ social media pages. But what exactly are collagen peptides? And are they worth the hype?

Exercising is a healthy habit that will serve you well for your entire life, but like any habit, it can easily get old after a while. Raise your hand if you’ve ever fallen into a “workout slump” where you felt like you were just going through the motions when it comes to exercise.

At our office, we regularly see patients from a few days old all the way up to those who are 90+ years young! Chiropractic care is valuable and beneficial for every age and life stage.

Summer brings with it plenty of opportunities for indulging in seasonal favorites like ice cream, frozen treats, and ice cold sodas on a hot day. We’re all for indulging on special occasions. But in a long season like summer, it’s easy for special occasions to turn into “every night” occasions!

Try as you might to manage your time in the sun wisely this summer, you may find yourself red and uncomfortable from some unwanted sunburn. If that’s the case, reach for these natural remedies to soothe your skin and speed your recovery!