The term "superfood" is thrown around a lot these days with promises that they will help you lose weight and prevent disease, and like most health trends, there seems to be little research to back it up. There is no official or legal definition of a superfood, but basically it is a nutrient-dense food loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and/or phytonutrients. Most of us know the common "superfoods" like salmon, spinach and walnuts but there are tons of ridiculously h

Summer is the time for fun in the sun! Kids get to enjoy a couple months of no school, warm weather, camps and lots of swimming. Although a break from school and increased outdoor activity is great for the health and wellness of kids, summer is also the season for injuries. From May to September, traumatic injury rates double among children. Here is a list of common injuries and how to prevent and treat them: 1. Bicycle Injuries One of the most common injuries in the summer

I always stress to my patients the importance of their posture for overall spine health. I am a chiropractor after all! But after reading a recent article by Dr. Steven Weinger, D.C. [author of Stand Taller~Live Longer: An Anti-Aging Strategy], I realized posture impacts more than just your spine. Most people spend hours everyday looking down at their smart devices or sitting behind a computer and it is taking a toll on people's posture and health. Dr. Weinger points out 5 im