Rise and Shine! Created inNewsletter Library,Breaking Bad Habits We all know people who get up with the first rays of the sun. Some people wake up even earlier, bouncing out of bed before there is even a glimmer of Homer’s famous “rosy- fingered dawn” in the eastern sky. In contrast, for many people leaving the…

Riding the Brakes Created inNewsletter Library,Wellness We’re all familiar with the highway driving experience of being behind a person who is continually braking for no apparent reason. This is especially problematic if you’re in the left-hand lane. You’re zipping along at the posted speed limit and suddenly the brake lights of the car in front…

Rice and Beans Created inNewsletter Library,Healthy Tips Rice and beans is a well-liked combination of foods that is not only delicious, but also good for you. Other well-known examples of food combinations, such as corn and lima beans (succotash), tomatoes and avocados, and even orange juice and oatmeal, provide benefits beyond those gained by eating…

Replacement Parts: What You Need to Know Created inNewsletter Library,Back, Body & Joint Pain If you’ve ever been involved in a motor vehicle collision, you’re probably familiar with the term “replacement parts” or “crash parts”. Your auto insurance company will usually offer to repair your car using after-market bumpers, door panels, wheel assemblies, and other…

Repairing an Injured Rotator Cuff Created inNewsletter Library,Injury Rehab & Prevention As we get older, rotator cuff injuries become more common, a result of the natural aging process. A similar mechanism operates in the discs separating the vertebras in your lower back. These cartilaginous structures lose water over time, becoming less flexible and more brittle…

posted: May 26, 2021 Many jobs repetitive motion to perform certain actions. Just about every type of employment puts employees at risk of repetitive stress injury that can lead to limited movement and chronic pain. This includes office workers and construction workers alike. At Birmingham Wellness Center in Birmingham, MI, our chiropractor is here to…

Remember to Schedule Your Spinal Screening Created inNewsletter Library,Wellness Most of us have undergone some type of screening exam in the last several years. Depending on your age, personal history, and family history, you may have needed to go for a periodic mammography, colonoscopy, or cardiac stress test. If everything was fine, you have probably…

Quick Workouts at Work Created inNewsletter Library,Exercise & Fitness The most important thing to do – every hour or so – is change your posture and get the body parts moving again. Stand up, take a few slow, deep breaths, and walk around for five minutes. Change your perspective. Go to the window, look around,…

Questions About Cancer Created inNewsletter Library,Chronic Conditions Cancer is a health issue for many families. It’s important to understand that there are different kinds of cancers. Not all cancers are life-threatening. Some types may be very serious and some may be dealt with relatively easily. First, it’s important to distinguish between benign and malignant tumors….