Reported in an article featured in The American Chiropractor, almost 70 percent of chiropractors discuss or look to healthy eating in their practice. The article states, “They see it as a valuable tool in treating the whole person and keeping their patients free of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, and obesity.”

If we want to live our best and healthiest lives, we must practice proper nutrition. 

Show yourself some love, and take a moment to consider your heart’s health!

The World Health Organization reports that 17.3 million people are killed annually by heart disease. While this statistic is alarming, numbers like this help us to realize just how important heart health awareness is and what we can do to improve it.

So, how is your foundation? We're on them for hours every day. We walk. We run. We wear shoes that don't fit, but they sure do look great! By the end of the day, our feet are exhausted, but, you figure, that's normal. Our poor, tired feet—we expect them to get us wherever we need to go, but rarely stop to think about the beating they take from walking us around.

Technology provides new opportunities for us to stay informed, entertained, and connected. It provides us with countless benefits, but in some situations, our ultra-light, portable devices offer more distraction and harm than benefit. According to new research conducted by the British Chiropractic Association, more than half of us watch TV in bed as part of our nighttime routine. Many more are using other electronics in bed, and for those of us that do, we spend up to four hours staring at the screen! Many believe this can help them fall asleep, but if technology in the bedroom is leading you to back pain, is it worth it?

Meat Fact #1: Both American men and women eat almost DOUBLE the amount of protein needed for their body weight.

Meat is a staple in the majority of American’s lives. It is a key part of many of our Holidays from turkey during Thanksgiving to burgers and hot dogs on Fourth of July. It’s a daily part of most of our lives, and for many people it is the main component of very meal. The media, however, has recently shown us the drawbacks involved with the mass consumption of meat. Reports from the American Dietetic Association and the The World Health Organization explain that meat consumption may lead to an increased risk of certain types of cancer, obesity and cardiovascular disease.

The two biggest non-contagious disease killers in the world are cardiovascular disease and cancer, so protecting yourself from those risks is incredibly important.

If you look good and feel great, does that make you healthy? Not necessarily. So what does being healthy actually mean?

How many times a day do you wish you had more energy? More energy at work, more energy to play with your kids, more energy to spend time with loved ones, serve others, etc. You might go for the cup of coffee or the afternoon energy drink, but you can actually follow these steps to gain more energy naturally:

Can you remember the last time you drank a glass of water? That may seem like a silly question but water is typically neglected when we're thirsty. Coffee, orange juice or tea is normally the first choice of the day. Soft drinks are served at most parties and restaurants. Even non soda drinkers tend to pour themselves a glass of fruit juice before a glass of water. Athletes often go for a Gatorade or Powerade or other sports drink before water.

Have you jumped on the fish oil bandwagon yet? We probably shouldn't call it a bandwagon, since it's a proven health benefit. Fish oil can be easily taken in capsule or liquid supplement form. Taking fish oil boosts your Omega-3 fatty acids, as well as Vitamin A, C, and D. Here are some of the many benefits of taking fish oil:

Do you prefer walking, jogging, hiking, or running? No matter your preference, do at least one of these daily for 30 minutes. Research has shown that walking for 30 minutes a day helps with heart health. Plus, it's free and fun!