KEY TAKEAWAYS Many over-the-counter supplements are poorly regulated and may not actually contain what the label claims; third-party or independent lab testing is a key sign of quality. The specific form of a nutrient matters, and higher-quality supplements list the...
Today, we're talking about bone health. Now, you all heard that calcium plays a big part in making sure you have nice strong bones, but did you know that vitamin D plays a synergistic role in that as well? What does vitamin D do? Vitamin D's role is to increase the...
Vitamin D Does a Body Good: How to keep your bones healthy! We’ve all heard the commercials growing up that “Milk Does a Body Good!” accompanied by all the celebrities showing off their milk mustaches and kids showing off their cute little biceps wearing...
If you're someone who works with a computer screen all day long, it's really important to have some sort of blue light filtering. How do you relax your eyes with blue light? I prefer blue light blocker glasses, and I sourced these from Zenni. They block harmful...
KEY TAKEAWAYS The piriformis is a deep hip muscle that, when tight, can compress the sciatic nerve and cause pain radiating down the leg. The figure-4 stretch is the main at-home fix: lie on your back, cross the affected ankle over the opposite knee, and gently push...
Let's talk about the height of your keyboard. What angle should your keyboard be at? If you work at a desk job, you are using your keyboard for hours and hours on end. It's incredibly important that the keyboard is in exactly the right position. The right position...
Let's talk about ergonomics for those of you who work at a desk all day. Is it better to sit higher or lower in a chair? The first thing that you want to ensure is that your chair is the right height for you. A proper chair is going to allow your feet to fully rest on...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Sit with your feet flat on the floor, knees at about 90 degrees, and a lumbar roll or small towel supporting your lower back, with your monitor at eye level. Prolonged sitting puts far more pressure on the spine than standing, and poor sitting habits...
Full spine range of motion is a great way to start or end your day or to take a break if you have a desk job. Flexion (bending forward) The first part of the stretch is to bend forward and do a nice toe touch. So, you might not be super flexible and, that is...
I have three supplements that I really like to recommend for joint health. My name is Dr. Christy Flick with HealthWorks Family Chiropractic in Plano, Texas. The first supplement is Glucosamine Synergy by Standard Process. It has glucosamine and other co-factors that...
