In our fast-paced and productivity-driven world, the value of a good night's sleep is often overlooked. However, quality sleep holds the key to unlocking numerous benefits for a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. But what exactly happens during sleep that makes it so important?

Chiropractic wellness is not just about aligning your spine, but also about achieving overall health and thriving in every aspect of your life. By understanding the philosophy and science behind chiropractic care, you can unlock the potential for optimal well-being. Let's dive into the world of chiropractic wellness and discover how it can transform your life this year!

We’ve all heard the adage, “You are what you eat.” But you’re also what you drink! Beverages are some of the sneakiest sources of refined sugar, artificial flavorings, food dyes, and questionable food additives. If you’re watching what you eat for the sake of your health, it’s equally important to watch what you drink.

According to a 2020 study, members of the American Chiropractic Association listed stress as a big factor contributing to their patients’ muscle and skeletal ailments. We definitely see it in our practice as well! The good news is that chiropractic care is an effective way to combat stress-related pain and restore balance to the body.

‘Tis the season for giving! If you’ve got some health nuts on your list, look no further than this list for some classic gift ideas to inspire your shopping. We’ve rounded up 20 gift ideas that will be sure to delight any health lover and support them on their wellness journey.

As we swing into the holiday season, it’s easy for health to get pushed to the backseat as the hustle and bustle of the festivities take over. Instead of committing to a lofty list of health goals in the midst of a busy season, we recommend maintaining a few simple habits instead.

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.