Does time really heal all wounds? When it comes to soft tissue injuries, the answer is “No.” And in fact, even when wounds do heal, they usually don’t heal as strongly as the uninjured tissue surrounding them. This is why many people experience the same injury, ache or pain over and over again through the [...]

Next time your child has a cough, consider a home remedy: Honey! A recent study shows that honey appears to be just as effective as dextromethorphan, the most common cough suppressant ingredient, and is better than no treatment or diphenhydramine. These common cough medicine ingredients carry mild side effects such as drowsiness or excitability depending [...]

Stress has become a fact of life, and for some, the daily norm. Although occasional stress can help improve our focus and performance, living with chronic stress can backfire by causing anxiety, depression and serious health problems. Understanding who we are, knowing our major struggles, putting them in perspective, and taking action can help us [...]

If you have a headache, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea. While commonly occurring, that doesn’t make headaches “normal” and there are many good options for treatment and prevention. What do you do [...]

Spring is just around the corner and along with the flowers and butterflies comes the notion of cleaning. Time to dust the corners, shake the rugs and shed the winter layers. When you hear “spring cleaning”, most of you are thinking house cleaning but others might be thinking detoxification and body cleansing. Spring is the [...]

Winter has arrived and brought with it that annoying cold and flu season! At LGCWC we believe that a preventive approach is your first line of defense. But if a nasty bug gets you down we have some suggestions to get you back on your feet and feeling healthy again. Want to prevent the cold [...]

“As a chiropractor I use Myofascial release techniques, muscular re-education and chiropractic manipulative therapy to get great results increasing jaw range of motion, decreasing pain levels and eliminating clicking and popping. I understand all too well the importance of a well-aligned bite, night guard and overall good oral health to help treat and prevent TMD. [...]

The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ), located in front of your ears where your jawbone meets your skull, is a highly mobile joint and requires muscular coordination to move smoothly so you can talk, chew and yawn. Many people have pain, clicking or popping in their TMJ which can have a huge impact on their quality of [...]

Remember that this is the holiday season and it’s the journey not the destination. Take time to enjoy and be mindful. Plan ahead. Organize your parties, events, shopping, meals and gifts on paper or online and consult your notes frequently. Streamline shopping. Shop with a plan and a budget. Gift certificates, magazine subscriptions and memberships [...]

Does holiday prep have your mind racing as you check and recheck your mental list of things to do? Sometimes that good night’s sleep doesn’t come as easily at this time of year, so here are a few bedtime rituals that will help you get that necessary snooze time! Listen to your mom! Especially if [...]