Dr. Mark and Dr. Chip's Healthy Blogs

            I hope that you had a great weekend despite the weather. I had to take a trip to Central Michigan and it was warmer there than it was here in Quincy. The first part of the trip was traveling in whiteout conditions and not being able to see the road until we got to Pittsfield and then not bad from there on. The weather can be a stress not only because of the cold temperatures and being stuck inside but when trying to travel and the conditions on the roads. The stress can lead to nutritional deficiencies as the body is using more of its stores to handle these stresses.             Our topic for tonight’s health shop is vitamins and minerals. We’ll be talking about where they come from and how the body can absorb them, two topics you never hear about on mainstream media advertising. For example, the Ensure product has artificial vitamins and minerals that come f...

            Another weekend of bad weather, seems to be becoming a habit. I hope that everyone survived the ice without slips and falls. If you did though, come in to the office to be aligned correctly so that the problem doesn’t develop into worse issues this spring, when you really want to be outside and enjoying life. We see this very often in every year, when people fall in January or February and then come in to the office in April or May with big problems and pain. It can take several months for these misalignments to work into swelling and weakness. Get checked soon, even if you haven’t fell!             January is moving right along and we are already into the 3 rd week. Don’t forget to listen to our health shop tonight at 6. Will we will be talking about exercise and breathing. I’ve included an article that talks about doing Burpees as an easy exercise to shape u...

How to Do Burpees Properly STORY AT-A-GLANCE The burpee was named after Royal Huddleston Burpee, a physiologist from New York City. He invented this move in 1939 when he was still a Ph.D. candidate in applied physiology at Teacher’s College, in Columbia University Burpees may lead to various benefits, as it’s a full-body, calorie-burning move that works as both an aerobic and anaerobic maneuver If you want to challenge yourself, you can try doing burpees using a BOSU ball or performing them by a wall instead of assuming a plank position Table of Contents Although they are one of the most ideal exercises you can perform, burpees are considered one of the hardest bodyweight exercises, so a lot of people tend to avoid performing them. If you're confused as to how adding burpees to a workout can help you achieve your fitness goals, this guide will help give you a good picture. Learn what burpees are good for, how to do proper burpees and w...

            How is 2020 going for you? The weather hasn’t been too bad but it is winter. Again, we are getting a lot of news from out there about all the flu and colds. Most of these are driven by viruses and antibiotics do not help viruses, plus they cause yeast infections due to killing off all the good bacteria. It’s much smarter to work on your immune system so the body can keep all these bugs under control. We have many good products to help with this and they go right along with our Nutrition Response Testing technique to find out which ones the person being tested needs. Just taking “vitamin C”, which is normally just ascorbic acid, is a way of helping the pH in the gut and can be helpful but is not really strengthening the immune system like the true vitamin C complex nutrition can. There is so much baloney out there in the nutrition media so it is important to know what works for you, not only for the benefit, but for t...

Vigorous Exercise Leads to Lower  Mortality for Women Analysis by  Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE Heart disease and cancer are the two top reasons people die in the U.S.; data show women who can exercise vigorously have a reduced risk of mortality from heart disease, cancer and other causes Women who have high cardiovascular fitness also enjoy a reduced risk of dementia, which may be related to higher levels of a protein responsible for improving mitochondrial biogenesis Combining intermittent fasting with the ketogenic diet plan may boost the health benefits and improve mitochondrial health. This includes not eating within three hours of going to bed to reduce free radical damage Lack of exercise is globally responsible for nearly 5 million deaths each year; the more you move and exercise the lower the potential rate of death. Aim to sit as little as possible during the day Heart disease and cancer are the top two reasons people die in the U.S. The t...

Chiropractic Plans The overall health and well-being of out patients is our number 1 priority and is the reason why we go to great lengths to make routines chiropractic care convenient and affordable for all. The licensed chiropractors at Natural Health will perform a full exam in order to educate each patient on what living well with a healthy spine means for them.  Since their recommendation will vary from person to person, Natural Health offers multiple plans that are both affordable and convenient. Since these visits are not filed to Insurance we are passing on the savings to you without the hassles of insurance billing, co pays, deductibles, or declined reimbursements. Once you experience the restorative benefits of a chiropractic adjustment, we're confident you'll wonder how you ever lived without us. We make staying healthy affordable and convenient Wellness Plans (No Insurance will be filled) Receive up to 4 visits per month. Best choice and lowest ...