Dr. Brent
Physical Fit Principal apply to Financial Fitness
Often when we think of being fit we only consider our physical self, our strength or agility, our stamina and endurance and how long or far we can walk, run, or swim. This month I will examine another very important aspect of vitality and discuss the need to stay financially fit . Let’s start with [...]
Chiropractic’s Role in Cancer Treatment
Being diagnosed and treated for cancer imposes immense amounts of stress on the body, not only emotionally, but physically. All this stress can throw the body out of balance, making quality of life and chances of healing less. Maintaining balance and supporting your body throughout treatment and afterwards is extremely important. Taking an integrated approach [...]
Points For Posture
Sit up straight, chin up, chest out/shoulders back….. ever heard any of those sage words of wisdom? Chances are you have and chances are even greater that the person telling you to follow those orders was slouched over with their head down and their shoulders rolled forward! Posture is more than a tag phrase thrown [...]
A Cup Full of Sugar
Have you ever seen the movie Mary Poppins? In the movie there is a scene where she is getting the children to clean their rooms and she sings a song with the famous line, “Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.” Based on current trends, the average American would have to take [...]
Attitude “Adjustment”
I’m sure you’ve heard it before… “He needs an attitude adjustment”. An attitude is a firmly held thought that governs a behavior. Attitudes are passed on from our parents, grandparents, peers, etc. We are told something at a point in our life and we decide at that time whether or not we will choose to [...]
Another Day In Paradise
How satisfied are you with your life? Are you happy with your situation? How about your job? Do you spend countless hours a day watching the clock and wishing it was the weekend? According to a survey conducted by the Conference Board research group, only 45% of Americans are satisfied with their work. Their first [...]
An Apple a Day
The old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” comes from an old English adage, “To eat an apple before going to bed will make the doctor beg his bread.” While this may not be completely true, a regular dose of apples in your diet is a good choice. As we approach fall [...]
Sciatica
Hey Doc, my Sciatica bone is out! This month I will shed a little light on this “condition” called Sciatica. I have actually had practice members ask me if I can adjust their sciatica bone or other variations of inquiries regarding pain they have in their back and/or down their legs. Sciatica as an entity [...]
Fitness at Work
As a chiropractor I talk to patients on a daily basis about living a healthy lifestyle. One of the keys to a healthy lifestyle is regular exercise. I have heard all the excuses and even used them myself at times. I know you are busy and there are a lot of demands on your [...]
What is your plan?
What’s your plan? All of us are getting older every second, but are you passively letting time tick by and simply accepting the outcome or are you actively engaged so that you have a greater say as to how you age? A few months ago we lost a pioneer in health and fitness, Jack LaLanne. [...]
