Strategies from your North Shore Chiropractor, Dr. Derek Gallant.
We’ve all heard that inflammation is bad, but why? Inflammation is actually a normal, beneficial part of your body’s response to injury. When you hurt yourself, the area becomes painful, red, swollen, and warm as blood, immune cells, and chemical signals swarm the area to
Breathing is something that we all do all the time without even thinking about it. However, breathing properly takes practice. Breathing exercises are actually important tools that we can utilize to improve our overall health and performance. While breathing may seem like an easy, automated
You have probably heard that your gut health is important, but why? Your body is home to trillions of microscopic organisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. In fact, bacterial cells greatly outnumber human cells in the body.1 Of the thousands of bacterial species present in
What do foam rollers do? You may have heard that foam rollers are good for you. Or maybe you’ve tried one yourself, but why is it really important? Using foam rollers increases muscle flexibility and range of motion. Studies show that foam rolling in combination
What are the best health tips as we roll into a new year? A lot of us are looking to set new goals specific to improving our health and wellbeing. What can you do to help you get the best start to your best year?
There’s good reason to believe you’re magnesium deficient. If it’s true… You’re one of these people. It likely has a big impact on your overall health. 5 Signs You’re Magnesium Deficient: 1. Trouble Sleeping? To really understand the power of a good night’s sleep… just
How can you maximize your health and minimize your guilt and holiday stress this upcoming holiday season? Simply follow these 6 steps. 1. Give yourself some grace No need to punish yourself for what you did or didn’t eat, exercises you did or didn’t do,
Oxygen and oxidative stress. Why do we need oxygen? We generally don’t think about it when we breathe. Everyone knows that we need oxygen to live, but why? Oxygen is actually essential for harnessing the energy stored in the food we eat. OXYGEN AS A
Can you worry yourself sick? And conversely, can you think yourself well? Many of us may have been told at one point or another that we can worry ourselves sick. Some may see this warning as an old wives’ tale while others may see it
Cold Showers. We’ve all been there. Enjoying a nice hot shower only to have the water suddenly change into a freezingstream of pure shock! Should I jump out? Don’t be so quick to scream at your significant other for using up all the hot water
