“I have no clue why I’m in pain?”
“I have no clue why I’m in pain?” If I had a dollar for every person that I’ve talked to who is in pain and has no clue what caused it, I probably would be able to buy a small Caribbean Island. When we’re in pain, only one thing matters, having it go away as quickly as possible. I really feel for people in pain because you filter everything in life through that pain, it’s all-consuming....Why Willpower Doesn’t Work
For over 20 years, I’ve been coaching patients to make behavior changes that will create better habits, habits that will lead to happiness and success instead of shame and failure. I’ve come to learn one very powerful thing through the coaching process. Willpower doesn’t work at all! Let me give you an example, anyone who knows me knows I LOVE Chocolate. If it has chocolate and...Why don’t we set goals anymore?
Back in the old days, setting goals at the end of the year for the next year was a ritual. Now, I realize that most people didn’t follow through on those goals, however, some did manage to achieve what they set out to do. Nowadays, most people don’t even think about setting goals, let alone write them down and commit to them. Do you ever wonder why? Thinking about some of my past experiences...
How Supplements Help You Reach Your Goals
Dietary supplements are any vitamin, mineral, herb, amino acid, enzyme, protein, or combination thereof which are intended to augment your diet. Some supplements are extremely effective. Weight gain powder will indeed help you gain weight (although if taken carelessly, that added weight can easily take the form of fat). Some supplements are harmless at best, but potentially helpful....
5 Tips to Help Your Family Eat Healthier
The impact of food on overall health is something many people don’t fully understand. The plethora of choices we have today are all engineered to be delicious, with nutrition often taking a back seat. But as you probably know, poor nutrition leads to poor…well, everything else – from diminished educational performance and decreased physical fitness, to higher risk for chronic illness. It’s no...
How to Create Your Winter Fitness Plan
This probably comes as no surprise: People exercise less often during the winter than they do in the summer. You probably don’t wonder why, as you already know colder weather and shorter days both make exercising outdoors less pleasant, convenient and safe during the winter. Residents of Calhoun, GA don’t face quite as many obstacles to winter exercise as people who are unfortunate...
How Chiropractic Care Helps Migraines
Migraine is the world’s third most prevalent illness. Over 35 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches, with women outnumbering men by more than two to one. If you are living with migraine, then you’re all too familiar with the symptoms. In the days leading up to an episode you may experience constipation, mood swings, neck stiffness and sudden cravings for certain...
What Is the Keto Diet?
High in fat. Adequate in protein. Low in carbohydrates. These are the hallmarks of the ketogenic diet, or “keto diet” for short. If you’re interested in the diet, then you probably have three major questions: Can keto help me lose weight? Yes it can, but it takes time to work. Is keto hard to follow? Yes, it is. What can’t you eat on keto? Carbs, primarily, such as...
Best Summer Foods for Wellness
Seasonal eating. It’s not just the idea that fruits and vegetables taste better and cost less when they are in season. Proponents of seasonal eating believe that in season produce provides the nutrients our bodies need most during that time of year. Let’s use summer as a topical example. It is the hottest season when we sweat most. It is also the season which grows hydrating...