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Sleeping Habits to Improve your Health

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michelle : May 10, 2013 5:46 pm : Articles, musculoskeletal system, posture
By Dr. Justin Lance According to the National Sleep Research Project, the average human will spend one third of his life sleeping, which equates to about 20 to 25 years over a 75-year life span.  Most of us know that good quality sleep is vitally important for our physical, mental and emotional well-being, however, few more »

A Strong Immune System Starts in the Gut

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michelle : February 1, 2013 5:44 pm : Articles, Immunity, Nutrition
By Dr. Ramona Warren It’s the time of year when we see an increase in colds and flu.  This year, it seems the flu season has hit much earlier and harder than usual.  We tend to stay inside more during the winter months, and germs spread quickly, especially when we are around those who are more »

Problems with Milk

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michelle : January 23, 2013 3:00 pm : Allergy, Children, Nutrition
By Dr. Haley Lance We have all heard the slogan:  “Milk.  It Does a Body Good.” Traditionally, milk has been seen as a part of a healthy American diet.  We view it as a primary dietary source of calcium and Vitamin D – a necessary requirement for strong bones.

Feet and the Golf Swing

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michelle : January 16, 2013 9:33 pm : Articles, Golf, musculoskeletal system
By Dr. Justin Lance “Low foot, high foot, front feet, back feet…left foot, right foot, feet, feet, feet.”  Most of us with children will recognize this line from The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss.  As I was reading this book to my two year old the other night, I began to think about how important more »

Simple Tips for Navigating the Grocery Store

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michelle : January 11, 2013 3:57 pm : Articles, Nutrition
By Dr. Ramona Warren The grocery store – most of us pay a visit every week.  We wander the aisles, read labels, and try to make the best choices for ourselves and our families. But, truth be told, the grocery store can be overwhelming.  How can we be sure we’re making the healthiest choices and more »

The Sugar-Flu Connection

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michelle : November 23, 2012 6:19 pm : Articles, Children, Nutrition
By Dr. Haley Lance Flu season is now upon us.  From mid-October through early spring, people typically suffer with runny noses, sore throats, fevers, aches and chills, resulting in missed days from school or work.  There are many theories as to why doctors begin to see an uptick in patient numbers this time of year.  more »

Do We all Have One Leg Shorter Than the Other?

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michelle : November 2, 2012 3:16 pm : Articles, musculoskeletal system
By Dr. Justin Lance As a trained chiropractor, I regularly field questions about a variety of topics and concerns on a daily basis.  Some questions are unique to a person’s specific symptoms or condition, while others are much more common to hear. One of the questions I hear on a daily basis is “Do I more »

Walking to Wellness

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michelle : October 19, 2012 3:29 pm : fitness
By Dr. Ramona Warren What does “wellness” mean? The definition from the National Institute of Wellness is:  “Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence.”

The Facts About RSV

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michelle : October 4, 2012 6:58 pm : Articles, Children
By Dr. Haley Lance RSV is something that typically begins making headlines this time of year.  Sensational news stories often have parents living in fear of their children catching RSV and becoming seriously ill. While in rare cases this does happen, there are some important things to know about RSV, how it’s contracted, how it’s more »

Simple Tips for Staying Injury-Free on the Course

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michelle : October 4, 2012 6:50 pm : Golf
By Dr. Justin Lance As a true southerner growing up in southwest Georgia, I believe there are numerous benefits to living in the south. As a golfer, one of the top benefits is being able to play golf year round.  Cooler fall temperatures are just around the corner, and many golfers will continue to play more »
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