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Gardening is a beautiful thing—it provides exposure to nature, sunlight, and studies have shown that sunlight lowers blood pressure and increases Vitamin D. When working in the garden, this light exercise can help burn calories and improve strength for anyone weeding, digging, raking, or mowing. In addition to physical health benefits, it can boost your mood. Read on to find out why gardening is beneficial to your health, all around, as well as what you can do to make sure gardening helps your back and doesn’t cause reinjury.

Back to School Chiropractic Tips for Children and Adults.

It’s almost that time of year! Back-to-school supplies are at the top of every list: new clothes, new shoes, freshly sharpened pencils, and new sets of markers, and maybe even a new computer!

A body in motion stays in motion. After all, it’s Newton’s first law of physics—and while he may not have been talking specifically about the human body, there’s certainly truth to it when it comes to our own activity in life. Movement is good for your body. It’s healthy for it. It’s needed to live a full and active lifestyle. When you stop moving, you’re not using all of your muscles.

This summer, just like every summer, the sun will come out, and most families will be outside enjoying all the fun activities that come with the season. However, it’s important to keep an eye on temperatures and know what to do when the heat becomes extreme. Extreme heat is defined as 90 degrees for at least two days. Heat illnesses can be prevented when you’re prepared.

When it comes to our bodies, stress can take over and be fully in control, to our body’s detriment. The more we know about what stress can do to our bodies, the better we can manage it.

Spring is almost here. And with it, we’re all ready to hop in the car and hit the road in search of adventure. Before you head out on a long (or even short) road trip, you should be mindful of your health and take steps to prevent injury or re-injury while away from home.

Improper backpack positioning and posture can lead to problems for your little ones. Learn the proper way to carry a backpack.

Chiropractic care was the first choice for my family when I was growing up. I am from a rural farming community in Iowa. My first experience with a chiropractor was in the first grade after an accident, where I fell from a combine.

There are many types and causes of headaches. Ranging from tension and nutritional headaches to cluster and migraine headaches. No matter the cause, if you have a headache, you want it to end. Fast!

Learn how Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) have been praised for their health benefits.

Lack of proper care, ill-fitting shoes and general foot neglect are responsible for the majority of foot problems.