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Nutrition: A Vital Part of Chiropractic Care

By Tom Schmidt / December 20, 2017

From Thanksgiving through New Years, we’ve been in holiday mode. Lots of fun, lots of activity, maybe lots of stress–and lots of holiday eating. Family gatherings, work celebrations and holiday good cheer often means we aren’t observing the optimal diet we know we should. And then there are those edible gifts: while the good news…

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Staying Active in the Minnnesota Winter

By Tom Schmidt / November 28, 2017

Winter is upon us. Look outside… shorter, darker, wetter, colder days are the new normal for a few months. You might take the season as a cue to curl up on the couch, alternately reading, drinking hot cocoa, and hibernating until April. Tempting… but don’t let winter weather keep you from staying active! Our Minnesota…

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We’re So Thankful!

By Tom Schmidt / November 1, 2017

Here at Life Wellness Center, we’re thankful for a lot of things. Hear in their own words what some of our staff is thankful for this Thanksgiving season. “The opportunity to join the Life Wellness Center’s staff!” –Dr. Ashley “My husband, family and friends.” –Alex “My family, friends, God, LWC, work, the garden, the beauty…

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Chiropractic Treatment for Chronic Pain and Depression

By Tom Schmidt / November 1, 2017

Chronic pain and depression: These two maladies are often linked, and they can often become a vicious circle. The Connection Between Chronic Pain and Depression Both depression and chronic pain often interfere with quality of life. Sufferers often struggle to sleep, exercise, concentrate, and perform the normal functions of life and work. They may be…

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Musculoskeletal Health for High School Athletes

By Tom Schmidt / September 25, 2017

Kids all over the nation are back at school and settling down to their routines. Some of these adolescents are excited to return to competitive sports. Teen athletes get great satisfaction from playing, and it can be an excellent step on a path to lifelong fitness, but they’re also at risk for injury while practicing…

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Headaches & What Causes Them?

By Tom Schmidt / August 1, 2017

Headaches are no fun. Statistics suggest that 80-90% of people suffer headaches at some point in their lives, and one person out of six experiences a headache in a given year. They can range from minor inconveniences to full-blown, painful and debilitating migraines. Three Types of Headaches Only about 5% of headaches are symptoms of…

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What Are Your Flip-Flops Doing to Your Feet…Ouch?

By Tom Schmidt / June 23, 2017

Flip-flops. Call them thongs, call them zories, these familiar casual sandals are the essence of summer. They’re easy to put on and slip off, and they’re just a whisper away from bare-footing it. They’re cheap and fun, coming in a million and one colors. Most amusing of all, they’re a wearable daily example of onomatopoeia–a…

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It’s Scoliosis Awareness Month – Do You Know the Signs of Scoliosis?

By Tom Schmidt / June 6, 2017

Many of us remember that day in gym class every year when the school nurse screened us for scoliosis. Many Minnesota students get these checks today, and with good reason: scoliosis is the nation’s most common spinal deformity and affects approximately 3 percent of Americans. While scoliosis is fairly prevalent, many of us don’t know…

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The Affects Stress Can Have on Your Health

By Tom Schmidt / April 10, 2017

April is Stress Awareness Month. (It’s also file-your-tax-return month. Coincidence? We doubt it….) Excess stress is no fun. Increasingly, however, research is finding that stress is clinically unhealthy in a variety of concrete ways. At Life Wellness Center, we focus on the triad of health. The three pillars are mental, physical, and nutritional health. Keep…

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It’s Arch Madness Month at Life Wellness Center

By Tom Schmidt / March 9, 2017

It’s that time of year again: Arch Madness! Sure, much of the country may be obsessing with basketball right now, but at Life Wellness Center, we’re thinking about your arches and the important role they play in your foot’s structure. To help support your arches while they support you, we’re offering a special on Foot…

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