Arise Chiropractic and Wellness Blog
Sugar: Why You Should Cut It Out in 2019
Written by Dr. Keegan Johnston, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor Shortbread cookies, Nanaimo Bars, hot chocolate, candy canes…the holidays are hard for anyone with a sweet tooth. After all the holiday indulging, it’s not surprising that the top New Year’s resolutions for 2019 are to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. Start now by…
Are You One Adjustment Away from a Better Mood?
Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor One of the biggest hurdles to work through when a person’s back hurts is getting motivated to get better. We see it every day in the office-someone is frustrated with battling their back pain. Maybe they missed an outing with friends, had a crappy vacation,…
Dr. E’s Silent Meditation Retreat…plus Meditation Tips
Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor I recently attended a silent meditation retreat-no talking or screen time for seven days. And even though I have been meditating daily for many years, for 30 or more minutes each day, it was a profound experience. Since I have a reputation for being chatty…
Ever Have to Adjust Your Rearview Mirror at the End of the Day?
Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor Most people notice that at the end of a long day they are beginning to slouch. The rearview mirror may have to be adjusted because we’re not sitting up as tall in the car seat as when we drove to work. After a day of…
Where Did This Hip Pain Come From?
Written by Dr. James Mayne, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor Have you ever had pain in your body and don’t know why it is there? I see frustrated patients all the time ask me about pain, especially in the hips, which comes about for apparently no reason. After helping people with unexplained hip pain over…
6 Reasons to Eat a Plant-Based Diet (and Less Meat)
Written by Dr. Elliot Lysyk, DC ~ Vernon BC Chiropractor As a Chiropractor in Vernon, it’s natural for me to talk a lot about health and lifestyle with my patients. Nutrition and food are always hot topics. Now, before you read on, keep in mind that I was raised in Alberta on a farm. Yet…