by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Articles
While chatting with patients recently about their families’ meal schedules and eating habits, I noticed a disturbing pattern that’s worth writing about. It has to do with kids and the way we’re teaching them to approach food. Whether we call it “grab-and-go” or “fast...
by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Articles
If you’ve ever visited a chiropractor’s office, the chances are good that you’ve seen a device that looks like the ones pictured here. And you may have been curious about what it is and why it’s used. The Activator Adjusting Instrument (AAI) is a hand-held tool that...
by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Articles
Glucosamine is currently one of the most commonly used dietary supplements in the US. With major increases in the rate of obesity and the osteoarthritis that often stems from it, many people are eager to find a solution to their joint pain (particularly in the knees...
by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Articles
While there are several different types of compression injury, all involve the compression of nerve tissue. For our nervous system to work properly, the nerves throughout the body must be free of pressure so they can easily send signals back and forth from the...
by Active Family new | Dec 22, 2025 | Articles
Many people see yoga as being a calm, peaceful form of exercise (which it is) that does not put any stress on the body (which it definitely can). The truth is that yoga is very good exercise, and may be particularly useful for individuals who have difficulty...
