News & Education

Going Shoeless: The Pros & Cons of Barefoot Running

By Linsay Way, DC

With the subculture of barefoot runners and the products catering to them growing daily, just about every chiropractor has been asked at one point or another about their opinion regarding barefoot running. 

The feet are some of the body's most beautifully efficient mechanisms, so changing the way they're used every day shouldn't... Continue Reading

 

Calorie and Activity Statistics Explain America's Weight Problem

By G. Douglas Andersen, DC, DACBSP, CCN

Recently, a national online news magazine came out with what may be developing into an annual event. For the third straight year, the magazine asked experts to rate diets.

In this case, 19 panelists ranked 29 diets for a number of categories including weight loss. Since every diet... Continue Reading

 

Pre-Conception Wellness: What Patients Need to Know

By Claudia Anrig, DC

Deciding to have a baby is one of the most important decisions a woman will ever make. But how many women are really prepared for a healthy pregnancy? Lifestyle choices that expose them to chemicals, stress and poor nutrition may negatively effect their ability to become pregnant and/or prenatal outcomes.

For chiropractors, our role can start with a simple statement... Continue Reading