The way you sleep at night is so important. If you can train yourself to use healthy sleep positions, you’ll get a better night’s sleep and all the health advantages that come with it. Many don’t realize that chiropractors can help with sleep issues. But, it’s true! In fact, according […]
Dr. Jordan Leasure
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Studies show that exercise can relieve many symptoms of depression, as well as anxiety. It’s a safe and effective remedy, but it’s difficult to run laps when you can barely drag yourself out of bed. Still, the effort is worth it. A major study by Duke University found that exercise […]
Boosting your self-esteem and mental health on a daily basis is important. With all the uncertainty in the world right now, it’s important for you to take the time to acknowledge just how awesome and valuable you are. Talking to yourself each day isn’t a bad thing as long as […]
There are very few people that eat mindfully, and it shows. The obesity rate for those over 20 years of age is 40% in the United States! In Canada, the number is around 30%. If you could stand to lose a few pounds, mindful eating is a viable solution. What […]
So let’s be honest here, massage is good any time of year. But there may be some added benefits to making yourself a priority not only during these cold winter months but also during the times of high stress that the holidays can bring. To begin the type of massage […]
Wow. What a day. May 1st. May Day. A day that should have been spent celebrating our 14th anniversary at North Shore Pro-Active Health. In Chicago we’re on week 7 of a mandatory stay at home order. While Chiropractors are considered necessary medical personnel and are allowed to remain open […]
Data based on the National Health Interview Survey of the National Center for Health Statistics show that the common cold annually causes 35.6 acute illnesses per 100 people. Many viral infections we fight off everyday without evening knowing it! Very few viral infections cause a significant number of deaths, most […]
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2014, more than 2 in 3 American adults were overweight, and 1 in 13 were obese. (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)We can contribute those statistics to our overwhelming addiction to sugar. What does your daily consumption look […]
He who has health has hope; and he who has hope has everything.~ Arabian proverb As busy women we have a million reasons to NOT take a minute for ourselves, let alone a whole weekend getaway. We have family to protect and care for, businesses to drive forward and lives […]
Deciding to take the plunge into parenthood in itself is a big challenge. But before you do that, pause for a second – or even a month or two. In order to give yourself the best opportunity for a healthy pregnancy and ultimately a healthy baby, here are the top […]