Lessons From February

February is behind us and hopefully that means the piles of snow and record cold will soon be too.  We’ve seen the stresses snow and ice has put on our bodies and our homes.  Our office phone has been ringing from our hurting patients who either didn’t read our...

Have You Been Cupped?

Massage Cupping is a type of therapy that uses glass or plastic cups and a vacuum pistol to create suction on the body’s surface being treated. Massage oil or cream is used to bond the suction and create a smooth glide on skin. This technique is used to lift and...

New Rules for Cholesterol Consumption

On February 10, 2015 The Washington Post published a headline that got a good amount of attention: “The U.S. government is poised to withdraw longstanding warnings about cholesterol.” Every five years, the Department of Health and Human Services, along...

So You Have Got the Flu, Now What? – Some Tips for You

January and February are peak flu season.  My PCP just called me with my Flu culture results…. Bummer I have the flu, now what?  What do you do after you come down with the flu? Rest, Rest, Rest! Stay home from school or work- the flu is a highly contagious virus, and...

Do I Need an Adjustment?

Several patients asked me the same question in December. How can I know if I need a chiropractic adjustment? This is an excellent question. There can be several answers based on your philosophy of health. Are you healthy if you are not in pain, or are you pro-active...

One Minute A Day To Better Health

Last January I wrote a Blog about New Year’s Resolutions: https://www.performancehealthcenter.com/make-your-new-years-resolutions-stick/ Well, this year I found a recent study that may help us “stick” with one of the most commonly started and “dropped” resolutions…...