As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, many are preparing for the joy and camaraderie of the holiday season. For most of us, the season brings beloved memories of the smell of rain and the warmth of a well-built fire. But for many, the temperature brings...
Do you know when to apply heat or ice to an injury? You're running errands and unfortunately sprained your ankle. Do you apply heat or ice? Now, most people will say to apply an ice pack to the injury. But, do all injuries need ice? Even though ice is the better...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Gentle daily neck traction can be safe when done correctly, but intensity and duration matter because excessive force can overstretch ligaments or worsen instability. A typical target is about 15 minutes per day, and beginners should build up gradually...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Practicing gratitude, through habits like journaling what you are thankful for, has documented benefits for reducing stress. Heart rate variability (HRV) is an objective measure of how well the autonomic nervous system handles stress and recovers. Simple...
It’s that time again, Christmas is right around the corner! Year after year, HealthWorks Family Chiropractic has enjoyed being a donation place for Christmas Cops, Plano Christmas Cops. How did Christmas Cops begin? The Plano Police Association Christmas Cops program...
KEY TAKEAWAYS IgE blood tests detect immediate allergic reactions that occur within minutes to hours, such as hives, swelling, or anaphylaxis. IgG blood tests identify delayed food sensitivities that appear four to 72 hours after eating a trigger food, causing...
Are you experiencing a stuffy nose or sinus issues? This time of year, people have a lot of sinus issues and there are several things that your chiropractor can do to help. Can you massage out sinus pressure? Your chiropractor can do a sinus massage to help release...
This time of year, people have a lot of sinus issues and there are several things that your chiropractor can do to help. KEY TAKEAWAYS Chiropractors address sinus issues by adjusting the upper cervical spine and relieving pressure around the ears and eustachian tubes...
KEY TAKEAWAYS A spine-supporting diet centers on calcium and vitamin D for bones, omega-3s and vitamin C for discs and connective tissue, and adequate protein for the muscles that stabilize the back. Whole-food sources such as leafy greens, fatty fish, nuts, eggs, and...
KEY TAKEAWAYS For decades the American Medical Association actively worked to discredit chiropractic, at one point labeling it an unscientific cult. Chiropractor Chester Wilk and colleagues filed an antitrust lawsuit against the AMA in 1976 and ultimately won, forcing...
