Prana Chiropractic's Wellness Corner

There are several varieties of the leafy vegetable chard, such as Swiss, Dinosaur, and Rainbow chard, and it’s among the healthiest food options available to us. Given the current pandemic we are experiencing across the globe, it is now vitally important to incorporate health boosting foods into your diet!  Here a quick list of some of the health benefits that chard offers: (1)     Chard is high in micronutrients including vitamins E, K, Niacin, Folic Acid, and the minerals potassium, manganese, magnesium, iron, calcium and zinc. (2)     Chard is high in cancer-fighting antioxidants including lutein and quercetin.   Lutein is extremely important in eye health and can drastically reduce the risk of Macular Degeneration (the leading cause of blindness in older adults). (3)     Being high in phytochemicals and cholorphyl, chard can help reduce the risk of cancer. (4)     Chard is a good source ...

The ketogenic diet, or keto as it is commonly referred to, is a diet high in healthy fats, moderate in proteins, and very low in carbohydrate content from a macronutrient standpoint.   What this type of diet does is cause the body to burn fats for fuel instead of carbohydrates.   This also includes stored fats in the body, which has been show to be beneficial for fat loss.   If there is little to no glucose being ingested or stored glycogen in the body, the liver is forced to convert fatty acids into usable fuel called ketones.   Below, I want to outline some of the science-based and research-supported pros associated with a ketogenic diet, and how this type of nutrition program could assist you in achieving your wellness goals.   As with any nutritional program, prior to implementing it is important to speak with your trusted healthcare provider to see if it is a good fit for you.   Here are the Top 10 Health Benefits that make keto my go-to diet...

If you’re like most people, given the surge in popularity as of recent, you have more-than-likely heard of CBD or cannabidiol.   Here locally, I know of at least 10 CBD dispensaries that have opened within the last year. But here's the thing , there is solid justification behind its recent rise to the top of the natural healthcare scene.   One of the first questions people often have regarding CBD is, is this marijuana?   The simple answer is no, so let me explain this in a little more detail.   There are over 100 different cannabinoids found in cannabis plants, but the 2 most widely talked about are CBD and THC.   Think of the hemp plant and marijuana plant as cousins.   Both are in the cannabis family, but the main difference is the level of THC present.   The marijuana plant is high in THC, which account for the psychoactive component that makes a person feel “high.”   The help plant on the other hand has a high CBD component and typi...

We know that regular Chiropractic adjustments and maintaining spinal alignment is beneficial for health when it comes to ourselves, but sometimes we fail to realize that these same benefits apply to our little ones.   Because children do not often report back or neck pain, we might fail to consider how Chiropractic can assist our kids growing bodies. Remember, it is much easier to maintain health than try to restore it once it is compromised. The following is PRANA’s list of the top 10 reasons to get your children in for regular spinal checks and adjustments when needed: (1)    Helps Improve Sleep: By taking tension off of the nervous system, adjustments can help to create and establish more normal sleeping patterns.   Parents often report that their children get more restful sleep following adjustments as well. (2)    Helps with Sinus and Ear Infections: Adjustments to the neck region can open and remove pressure from the eustachian t...

When the cooler months settle in, sometimes we feel less inclined to get outside and exercise.  The good new is, there is no better cooler activity to boost health than getting outside and hiking!   So, in this blog post, let’s explore some of the health benefits associated with this perfect cool weather activity. Exercise is a must for all of us.   There is no exception.   Humans are designed for movement and physical activity, and the best way to ensure that we will get needed amounts of exercise is to find activities that we enjoy and will WANT to participate in.   Some of the most important health-boosting things that hiking does for us is it improves cardiovascular health.   Remember that the leading cause of death in the US remains heart disease, so certainly steps (no pun intended) we can take to improve heart health makes sense.   Hiking also helps improve muscular endurance and condition, which trust me, is a good thing.   Hiki...

Chances are if you have come into my office for a muscle injury, arthritis, stiff joints, or other musculoskeletal issue, we have had a conversation about supplementing with turmeric.   Because of the powerful health-boosting benefits of this ancient spice, I wanted to take the time to write a short article explaining what I feel to be the top 5 reasons to consume it on a daily basis. One important thing to keep in mind is the fact that turmeric has undergone dozens of research studies.   The health benefits that we will discuss in this article have strong science-based findings to back up the claims.   Turmeric has been used in India as a medicinal herb for thousands of years, and now we are seeing more and more reasons why! The bioactive compounds that are responsible for turmeric’s healing qualities are called curcuminoids.   The most notable of these is curcumin.   Curcumin is the primary active ingredient in turmeric, and is what is responsib...

Black tea has become one of my favorite beverages and what's awesome is it's very simple to make at home.  I personally use my coffee maker to make an entire "pot" of tea by simply dropping 8 to 10 tagless bags of black tea in the coffee pot after adding 12 cups of water to the maker.  Turn it on and let it run it's cycle and there you have it, a pot of hot, fresh black tea.  In addition to being extremely easy to prepare, black tea is full of health benefits, making it a great choice for those of us working to live a Wellness Based Lifestyle. Like several other teas, black tea is made from the Camellia Sinensis plant.  Black tea is fermented longer than green tea, which accounts for the darker color.  As a result of the longer fermentation process, black tea has a higher caffeine content. Among the health benefits of black tea, perhaps the most important is the high amounts of antioxidants present.  Antioxidants help to reverse the detrimental effe...