The month of March gives us hope that spring is around the corner but if you are like us, and live in Michigan, it can still be wintery cold. This recipe is a favorite of my family and I make it almost every week in the wintertime. It is also an excellent soup to take to a potluck. It’s that good! Ancient History My favorite part about it is that it is chock full of oregano. Originally grown in Greece, … Continued
“You have Sunday hours?! That is awesome!!!” I hear this all the time. Yes, I am available for appointments on Sundays from 9am to 2pm. In the beginning Back when I first started practicing I had to decide what days to be open. Mondays, Tuesdays, and even Wednesdays were a given, even though most chiropractors take Wednesday off (golf anyone?). Thursday seemed to be a good day to take off for a weekday and Friday was a good day to … Continued
Even after all this time, cholesterol still gets a bad rap. Cholesterol is necessary and when it is out of a healthy range it is an indicator. What it indicates may surprise you. Let’s review three reasons that your cholesterol may be high that does not include eating fat. HDL and LDL High-density lipoproteins have anti-inflammatory properties and can carry LDL cholesterol away from the blood vessels to the liver where it can be processed. LDL cholesterol is important because … Continued
Relationships are a funny thing. I’m talking friendships, as much as partner relationships. It always amazes me what we don’t know about our partners and friends. This Valentine’s day I challenge you to find out a little more about the people who are important to you. Here is a list of questions to ask that you might not know the answers to. Questions to ask When did you last cry? Why? What are the top 3 items on your bucket … Continued
February is heart healthy month so lets talk about one of the best foods for your heart. Foods that contain heart healthy fats (Omega 3 fatty acids) is at the top of the list. Nuts, seeds, sardines, and salmon are my favorite choices. These healthy fats help to raise the protective high-density lipoproteins or HDLs in our blood. What are HDLs good for anyway? HDLs are good for transporting other fats like low-density lipoproteins or LDLs through the bloodstream to … Continued
I have known neurofeedback specialist, Dr. Eric Mintz, for over 20 years now and not only is he an exceptional doctor, but he is also one of my closest friends. I have witnessed the miracles that have occurred using neurofeedback under his care with patients suffering from ADD/ADHD, autism, and closed head injuries. For all these reasons and more I want to introduce you to him. Welcome, Dr. Eric. Dr. Eric, what drew you to neurofeedback? I learned about it … Continued
Can you imagine getting through the flu in as little as two days? That is what one study showed when using 15 ml of black elderberry syrup four times a day. That is four days earlier than those who were on a placebo. If you have ever had the flu, you know that the symptoms make you absolutely miserable for about a week and then you are prone to lingering symptoms that can last for weeks or even months. Black … Continued
Today a patient came in with a severe right and left hip pain after 5 days on the antibiotic Cipro. This is not uncommon. Let’s spend a minute going over the severe side effects of a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. What are Fluoroquinolones? Fluoroquinolones are a group of very strong antibiotics most commonly used for stubborn urinary tract infections, respiratory infections and other conditions such as diverticulitis. They are so strong they are only meant for conditions that do … Continued
Oh, the dreaded stomach flu. Once it hits your household it spreads so quickly you can barely keep up with the laundry. This is one bug that hits hard and fast. Here are some suggestions for preventing it and for treating it. What is it? It may be norovirus or rotavirus but it is very contagious. Although often called the stomach flu, it isn’t among the strains contained in the flu shot. Gastroenteritis is the technical term for it. It … Continued
We are making it through the holiday season and with all the hustling and bustling we often forget to take proper care of ourselves. Today’s article is a gift from self-care advocate, Brad Krause. Welcome Brad Brad says… It’s not a stretch to say that our daily activities play a part in our overall health. Everything we do from the time we wake until we hit the sheets for the evening defines how we feel each day. But in a … Continued