Gratitude = Happiness, It’s science!

We all know that having a positive mindset is helpful in life but did you know that being grateful can actually make you healthier?

This nifty graphic shows how being grateful results in certain character traits which results in actually feeling happy!

Its that time of year again! Summer is long gone, kids go back to school and there is a certain jolly old elf that will be visiting soon. This is an important time to start planning on how you will boost your kids immune systems to help them stay healthy as they move into cold & flu season.

Luckily there are some things you can do at home to help get their bodies strong and ready to defeat those nasty viruses!

I don’t know why this is a consistent issue with busy adults but I know I am totally guilty of this over and over again…...neglecting myself while caring for all the people!

We spend so much time (especially as moms) pouring into the people we love yet we don’t spend time making sure we are in the best position to do that. If one more person tells me I need to put my own oxygen mask on before putting anyone else’s on my head will explode!

It’s not that I don’t believe this is true. It’s that I am busy and so it’s difficult to add more things to my schedule. Sometimes there is so much advice out there with a long list of things to do that I just dismiss it all because it seems too many things to incorporate. Even though there may be a few things I know I should do, I feel like a failure, so I don’t do anything. Please tell me I am not alone.

Detox your liver!

I did a quick google search of the word “detox” and was assaulted with the many “detox diets” and trendy pills that promise to fix you right up. Here at Vitality we believe detoxing or refreshing your liver and digestive tract can help you and we want to make sure you have all the tools to do this safely and effectively.

Helping your liver function more efficiently is a great idea and you can accomplish this by adding a few little detoxifying activities to your life. 

What is an Infared Sauna? And why is it super exciting that Vitality Chiropractic & Family Wellness will have one? Read on for some fascinating information!

Infared saunas remove impurities from your cells, specifically the cells inside our fat where our body stores waste and harmful toxins such as cholesterol and heavy metals. 

Brain fog is real and it can be absolutely debilitating! Typically brain fog is described as a women’s issue or “mom brain” but the reality is that so many of us (men & women) are walking around on auto pilot because our brain function isn’t at it’s best.

Inflammation in the body can be caused when your body recognizes anything that is foreign, such as an invading microbe or plant pollen. When the immune system reacts in these cases it truly protects your health.

We all have a journey. In some ways our journeys are similar and in some ways completely different! In every journey there are times personal development is critical for our mental and physical well being. We all have the capacity to learn and grow so we can learn from our mistakes and become a better version of ourselves. Personal development can come in many different ways but in all ways there are some key components that I am seeing when I researched it. This article does a good job of breaking it down https://www.inc.com/nicolas-cole/10-things-you-can-do-in-your-daily-life-to-improve-your-personal-development.html

Making the best decisions for your family is becoming more challenging. With access to billions of articles on the internet talking about the different healthcare options available (some written by wise and counseled professionals and others not so much) it can leave a parent’s head spinning. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? What’s best and what isn’t?

Your kids won’t be young forever so enjoy spending time with them while they’re young and enthusiastic about “Family Time”. To help you get motivated, here are some fun and affordable family activities.

The doctors of Vitality Family Chiropractic want to help you live a healthy lifestyle. We believe that every person deserves to live a healthy life fully of vitality (See: Doctors with a Heart Month). Eating well is key to living well, so we want to share with you some of our favorite, healthy recipes.

Food allergies are quite common; in North America over 2 million children and an estimated 12 million adults are allergic to one food item or another. It could be that you or your children are among them.

As doctors of chiropractic, your health is our number one priority. We care about the health of our patients as if they are our own families. That is why every patient is part of our Vitality family! We believe that every person deserves to live a healthy life full of vitality.

If you want to feel better, eliminating low-quality, chemical-laden processed foods can yield quick results. These widely consumed foods lead to poor nutrition and can be the cause of many chronic symptoms and diseases. Below are five guidelines that can keep your diet on track, and will lead to improved health:

What if I told you that there was a magic pill that you could take once per week and it could help you live a healthy life, a life with less aches and pains, less headaches, more endurance and vitality? This pill could keep your body functioning at a higher more optimum level, help you manage stress better and could potentially help prevent many different age related illnesses.

A poll by the American Psychological Association has found that during the holidays 69% of people are stressed by a “lack of time”, 69% are stressed by a “lack of money” and 51% are stressed over the “pressure to give or get gifts”. That’s a lot of stress for what should be the most joyous time of year.

Typically anticipated to start in the fall months and peak in January or February, the “flu season” is always accompanied by signs in pharmacies and doctors’ offices promoting the vaccine. Your local pharmacy’s automated answering service may start with a recording letting you know that they’re offering the flu shot today – no appointment necessary. It may also include an announcement that by taking advantage of their services you will be giving a “life-saving vaccine to a child in a developing country” through the U.N.’s Shot@Life program. All of this for just $31.99. What a deal! Or is it?

With so many employees spending countless hours at their desk in front of a computer, it’s no surprise that many people experience back pain at work. Today’s office workers have back pain from poor posture, sitting too long and bad ergonomics. With these tips, you can adjust your office environment and your habits to ensure that you remain pain free at work.