Author: Dr. Meg Byrne, DC, MS, CAcu When we think about weight loss, most of us focus on diet and exercise. While these are certainly important, there’s a critical component that often gets overlooked: your nervous system. The relationship between your nervous system and your ability to lose weight is profound, and understanding this connection can make all the difference… Read More
Author: Dr. Meg Byrne, DC, MS, CAcu You know that feeling when you try to turn your head and it just… won’t? Maybe it started as a little stiffness after a long flight, a few too many hours at your desk, or an intense workout. But now it’s becoming more consistent — a deep ache in the base of your… Read More
Author: Dr. Meg Byrne, DC, MS, CAcu As a sports chiropractor, I help people stay strong, move well, and feel their best—especially during big life changes. One of the biggest changes a woman’s body goes through is menopause. While it’s a natural part of life, it can bring some surprising changes—especially to your muscles and body shape. Let’s talk about… Read More
Author: Dr. Bryce Hendy, DC, DNCert When women are perimenopausal or already in menopause there is a drastic decrease in estrogen production. This is due to the ovaries’ decreased function and decrease in follicle production. The follicles in the ovaries are responsible for producing eggs and the main source of estrogen in the female body. When the follicle production decreases… Read More
Author: Dr. Bonnie Brock, NMD, RD, MPH Poor GI function is increasingly common and one of the major contributors to low thyroid function, which in turn can negatively impact mood, metabolism, cognition and sexual health. Understanding the several important connections between gut health and thyroid function can help you pinpoint areas of your own health that could be improved by… Read More
Author: Dr. Bonnie Brock, NMD, RD, MPH In addition to being critical for thyroid health, iodine is also found in the cerebrospinal fluid, in the ciliary body of the eye, in the lining of the GI tract and salivary glands. Iodine is important for hormone production, acts as an anti-microbial agent and is important for normal growth and development of… Read More
