Getting a restful night’s sleep is one of the most important ways to reduce stress and ensure optimal health. Without adequate sleep, you may be more likely to experience weight gain, elevated blood pressure and decreased immune function. According to Harvard Medical School, sleep difficulties are common, affecting about 75 percent of people at least […]
The more we learn about where our food comes from, the more we’re learning about GMO foods. (genetically modified organisms) It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that GMO’s can’t be good for your body. With Halloween tomorrow, we found this great graphic from The Give Project. We also found some basic information about […]
This is a great way to warm up and strengthen your muscles! If the video is not showing below you can visit this link.
Introduction Leg-length inequality, also known as lower limb length discrepancy, is a condition in which the length of one of your legs is different from the other (i.e., either shorter or longer). Leg length inequality may be classified as functional (i.e., involving muscles and posture) or anatomical (i.e., involving bone or cartilage abnormalities). Leg-length inequality […]
In the Vancouver and Evergreen School districts alone, more than 31,000 children are eligible for free or reduced cost meals through the schools. Priority Life Chiropractic and Massage Therapy is part of the Backpack program that fills backpacks with food for kids over the weekends.
Child’s Pose- Spinal Flexion Difficulty: EASY (consult your chiropractor before doing this or any other exercise.) START: Place a mat on the floor. Position your body as shown in Image #1, with a spine in a neutral position. EXERCISE: Try to move spine into a fully flexed position. Let hips […]
Sports drinks are an often helpful way to prevent dehydration and depletion of your body’s carbohydrate reserves during prolonged physical activity, though not all sports drinks are created equal. Many commercial sports drinks contain questionable ingredients that may unfavorably affect your health. It is important to understand the circumstances in which sports drinks can best […]
Difficulty: Beginner to Moderate (Consult your chiropractor before engaging in this or any other exercise.) Start: On hands and knees. Be aware of position of spine – start with a neutral spine or a flat back. Exercise: Allow spine to sag toward floor, bringing lumbar spine into full extension. Also extend neck […]