The Efficacy of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal MedicineDecember 12, 2013
Acupuncture for wellness As of January 1, 2014, according to the Essential Care and Benefits Bill (passed by the state of California in April 2012) portion of the Affordable Care Act, every insurance (except Medicare, Medi-Cal and Tricare) company must cover acupuncture services for the treatment of pain and nausea, regardless if the acupuncture is dispensed by an M.D. […]
Chiropractic Care – What it is (and Isn’t…)October 28, 2013
Chiropractic for wellness So much misinterpretation of the word and the profession has happened that speaking about what is not chiropractic first is more relevant. Getting a massage is not chiropractic, having electrical stimulation is not chiropractic, using hot packs is not chiropractic, taping muscles and limbs is not chiropractic, taking supplements is not […]
What are Health and Wellness; Sounds Simple Right?June 12, 2013
What is wellness? Health and Wellness are very broad ideas with a multitude of considerations. According to the World Health Organization, health is defined as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. For some, health has been considered simply to be the absence […]
What the ____ Does Fitness Really Mean Anyway?June 11, 2013
So, what is fitness really? In simple terms, physical fitness is broken down into 5 elements: Cardiovascular Fitness, Muscular Strength and Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, and Body Composition or a healthy BMI and Body Fat Percentage. Beyond these, maintaining a fitness routine can help us prevent and improve lifestyle based ailments such as having unhealthy blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar. Exercise […]
Diet and Nutrition – Quality not QuantityJune 11, 2013
Diet is what we eat! “Diet” really doesn’t refer to a new trend or something you have to buy to lose 10 lbs, the real definition of the word diet is simply what we eat and what makes up our nutritional needs outside of water, the most vital part of our body’s nourishment. Nutrition […]
Stress: Rule IT!June 11, 2013
Stress is some thing that can be all to present, but can be managed. Stress is a very broad yet individual topic. How stress affects our bodies is automatic, but we are able to control how much it affects us through stress management. In general, there are two types of stress, positive and negative. […]
The Sweet Truth on Carbs and FiberJune 10, 2013
Carbs, friend or foe? Carbohydrates are the topic of a lot of nutritional literature, the focus of diets and research, but what are carbohydrates really? They are in fact sugars. All types of carbohydrates are broken down in our body into a simple sugar called glucose, which can be used for energy and movement. […]
Fats Don’t Make You Fat!June 10, 2013
Fats are not your enemy. Fats are an essential part of our nutrition, but choosing the right fats in the right amounts can make the difference in our health. Fats make up the wall of every cell in our body, help our body absorb and transport certain vitamins, and are also our body’s method […]
Protein the Building BlockJune 10, 2013
Protein is a fundamental part of our nutrition. Aside from water, proteins are the second most abundant molecule in the body and are a necessary part of our nutritional needs. Proteins are responsible for growth and maintenance of every cell and tissue, especially muscle, proteins are a key component of blood cells, skin, hair, […]
Common Diseases – A Matter of Choice?June 10, 2013
Take control of what you can to get the most out of life! There are many factors that contribute to some of the most common medical conditions including genetics and lifestyle. We of course do not have control over our genetics, but the lifestyle choices we make can play a big role in determining our […]
