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Sweet Italian Sausage and Kale Soup
The “Tuck Test Kitchen” is at it again. We started with this recipe we found on Southern Living because let’s face it, our clinics are located in Southwest Virginia so we can get behind recipes themed around this amazing place we call home. We added our own Tuck twist, which resulted in, “Sweet Italian Sausage and Kale Soup.” When we first stumbled on this soup we thought it sounded amazing but a bit heavy. We decided to reduce the amount of oil from ¼ Cup to 2 Tablespoons. We also opted for a sweet Italian turkey sausage instead of a
Continue ReadingBack to Basics: Check Your Posture
At some point in our lives, we probably stopped hearing those warnings and stopped paying attention to our posture. After all, there were so many other important things to think about, right? Now that you’re an adult with your own health concerns, you most likely focus your attention on what you’re eating and how you’re exercising. We tend to get so caught up with the latest trends and studies that we forget about basic self-care concepts like not sitting for too long, eating enough fruits and vegetables, and having good posture. Good Posture and Health When was the last time
Continue ReadingA Story from a First Time Patient
We love sharing our patient’s success stories! In this unique situation we were able to ask Caitlyn, a member of our marketing team, to detail her experience getting her first chiropractic adjustment. Enjoy hearing, in her own words, what it was like start to finish. I never thought I would seek out chiropractic care. While I’ve never doubted its effectiveness I’ve always had nervousness about what it would actually be like to receive an adjustment. Over the last 18 months I’ve been lucky to be part of the Tuck Chiropractic marketing team, so I’ve heard first-hand from a wide variety
Continue ReadingChiropractic Care and the NFL
Over the past few decades, chiropractic care has become increasingly important in the National Football League. All 32 NFL teams currently employ a chiropractor, and many current and former NFL players have spoken out about the value of chiropractic during and after their careers. Hall of Famer Jerry Rice — considered the greatest wide receiver of all time — has been a spokesperson for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. Hear what he has to say about chiropractic in the video below. The New York Giants’ team chiropractor, Dr. Robert DeStefano, D.C., describes health care in the NFL as a coordinated
Continue ReadingExercise and Excessive Sitting
Many people think that if they work out, even sporadically, that it will offset the hours they spend sitting at a desk at work, or on the couch at home. But recent research has found that a single, vigorous workout does little to counteract the effects of prolonged sitting, while frequent walking in addition to exercise seems to have a better influence on triglyceride levels. The study, published in November 2016 in The American Journal of Physiology–Endocrinology and Metabolism, compared the triglyceride levels of young, healthy males who sat for extended periods of time and exercised periodically with the levels
Continue ReadingStudy: Too Much Sitting Can Be Deadly
A research review by the University Health Network in Canada, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that daily sitting for long periods increases your risk for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and death. This risk increases independent of other health factors, including both negative factors like obesity and positive factors like exercise. The average American sits for roughly 9.3 hours a day, more than half of the time spent awake. Researchers found that even exercising daily for 30 minutes to an hour doesn’t significantly counteract the health repercussions of sitting for long periods. Dr. David A. Alter and doctoral
Continue ReadingPerfect Sweet Potato Fries
There are so many reasons to eat healthy, most of which we all know. However, the reality of eating healthy is sometimes inhibited by busy schedules, the need for quick go-to options, and the fear of trading taste for nutrition. Bearing that in mind, we began a series of Facebook Posts sharing what we have called “Tuck Test Kitchen” recipes. In these posts, we present our friends and followers with ideas to make their meals simpler and healthier. We have personally tried the recipes to ensure they are both easy and delicious. For this recipe, “Perfect Sweet Potato Fries”, we
Continue ReadingThe Top 10 Wellness Blogs of 2016
Our wellness blog gives us the opportunity to regularly connect with patients, friends, and followers alike. We love sharing a wide variety of health and wellness information and also success stories from our patients. For our team, 2016 was an amazing year. As we celebrate welcoming a new year full of new possibilities we felt it was only fitting to reflect on the blog articles that were “the best” as determined by you, our audience! We have compiled data on which articles were the most read—and here you have it! Supporting Those who Serve our Community Getting to work with incredible patients
Continue ReadingWelcoming 2017 with Big News!
We are kicking off 2017 with a big and exciting announcement. As of January 2nd, we will have a new office open to serve the Bonsack, Botetourt, Northeast Roanoke and Vinton Communities. We are constantly striving for ways to improve accessibility and better serve you, our patients and know that convenient clinic locations are a key aspect of this. You can find our new office at: Tuck Chiropractic-Botetourt 60 Summerfield Court Roanoke, VA 24019 Our Vinton office and patients will also transition to this office, effective January 2nd. Exciting moves like this would not be possible without our supportive patients and community.
Continue ReadingReflections on 2016 with Dr. Ray Tuck
As we reach the conclusion of 2016 and are already looking excitedly towards 2017. It seemed only fitting that we take the time to sit down with Dr. Ray Tuck and learn about the best parts of 2016 and the great things in store for 2017. In a professional capacity, Dr. Tuck was honored with many new leadership roles that speak volumes about him as a professional and thought leader within healthcare. In February, he was elected chairman of the board for the American Chiropractic Association. Then in October, he was elected secretary of the Virginia Board of Medicine. However, what
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