The Best Ways to Treat Headaches Without Medication
Headaches can range from mildly annoying to majorly debilitating, but no matter how disruptive your headache is, everyone wants to put an end to their headache as quickly as possible. Oftentimes doctors jump right to medication for headache treatment, and while medications can be an effective solution, many patients would like to find a more […]
How Weight Gain Affects The Brain
Like the waistlines of Americans, obesity is a growing problem here in the U.S. According to recent statistics, roughly 72 percent of Americans are overweight, and 41.9% of those individuals are classified as obese. Weight gain tends to become a little easier as we get older, become less active and our metabolism slows down, and […]
Improving Your Health Through Mindfulness And Emotional Wellbeing Exercises
Our overall health is made up of a combination of our physical, mental and emotional health. Our physical health is oftentimes prioritized over our mental and emotional health, and while that’s fine to an extent, it’s important that you do not ignore those two aspects completely. Our cells thrive when our physical, mental and emotional […]
Getting A Leg Up As An Athlete In The Hypercompetitive Sports Landscape
The landscape of athletics seems wildly different than it was decades ago. Back in the day, youth sports were primarily led by local recreational departments or similar city-based organizations. Maybe you were on the red team, facing off against the blue or yellow team in your same youth program. Nowadays AAU-style programs and pay to […]
Is Class IV Laser Therapy Safe?
Lasers are an amazing piece of technology that can be extremely useful in the medical community, but like any procedure, certain steps need to be taken to reduce the possibility of unwanted side effects during or after treatment. Class IV laser treatment has become much more popular in recent years to treat a variety of […]
How To Keep Those Health-Focused Resolutions In The New Year
2023 is coming to a close, and if you’re like most people, you have some big plans in store for 2024. If you want to become a stronger and healthier version of yourself in the new year, know that it won’t happen by accident. The majority of people who set health-based resolutions give up on […]
How To Find More Energy During The Cold Winter Months
Winter is an amazing time here in Minnesota. We can go out and skate on one of the thousands of lakes nearby, or we can go for a walk by the Mississippi and take in some amazing views. However, the cold and dark winter months can also be physically and mentally exhausting, draining us of […]
How To Improve Your Sleep Quality
A lot of providers talk about sleep in the wrong way. Oftentimes they talk about how much sleep you should be getting each night. It’s not uncommon to hear doctors recommend at least eight hours of sleep each night, and while that’s a fine benchmark to aim for, the emphasis shouldn’t be on your sleep […]
How To Boost Your Immunity Before Winter
Snow has already fallen in some parts of Minnesota, and winter will officially be here before we know it. Winter brings with it many things, including cold and flu season. As we prepare for what we expect to be another winter full of sickness and a possible COVID surge, it’s important that you work to […]
How To Get Better Sleep As You Get Older
Sleep is an incredibly important bodily process that helps to regulate a number of important functions, and getting quality sleep only becomes more important as we get older. Sleep helps to recharge our proverbial batteries, flush out toxins and damaged cells and give the body time to repair areas that have been burdened by stress […]