Health & Fitness
Stuck In Pain? This Could Be Why
Have you ever wondered why an injury never fully resolves—even after rest, stretching, chiropractic care, massage, or physical therapy? Why does the pain improve for a while, only to return? Or why does one knee, shoulder, or hip keep flaring up no matter what you do?...
Creating Lasting Change: Understanding Hunger, Habits, and Food Noise
You are destined to become the person you decide to be. Make yourself a priority. Set a goal. Maybe it is an overall personal goal, a health goal, or perhaps a weight-loss goal. Focus on creating a nurturing mindset. Lasting change does not come from doing things more...
From Self-Sabotage to Self-Trust: Reclaiming Your Forward Momentum
Have you ever felt pulled in two directions at once, part of you wanting to move forward, and another part quietly holding you back? This inner conflict is at the heart of self-sabotage, and understanding it is the first step toward breaking free. Before we can break...
Exercising Good Judgment
When I was in high school, we seemed to have many assemblies. On one such day, my friends and I thought it would be a good idea to leave campus during that morning’s assembly. Other kids were doing it, and it seemed like a good excuse to get out and go to the local...
Food and Our Founding Fathers
Our Founding Fathers left an incredible legacy that we are celebrating this year. Reading and listening to books about their lives has been enriching. I have to admit, small mentions of their diet often make me smile. I am also aware of the hunger many suffered during...
When Spring Turns Hostile: From Debilitating Allergies to Lasting Relief
For most people, spring is a season of renewal, fresh air, blooming trees, and long-awaited time outdoors. For Aaron Reyonds, however, spring became something else entirely: a relentless, body-wide assault triggered by even the smallest trace of pollen. What makes...
Understanding the Oral Health Risks of Diabetes
Recently, a patient came into my office with a severe infection from an abscessed tooth. We treated the situation aggressively because they were experiencing a great deal of pain. I was further concerned because the patient has diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that...
The Whole-Health Puzzle
What Is Functional Medicine? Functional medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and treating the root causes of illness and prevent-ing them from returning. In the following interview, Dr. Wayne Tompkins helps define a functional...
Prenatal Acupuncture 101
Pregnancy is a time of tremendous change—physically, emotionally, and energetically. For many expecting parents, acupuncture offers a safe and natural way to support the body through each stage of this transformation. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM),...