The Wellness Blog
4 Ways to Shake Up Your Health
1. Change your mind One of the biggest health battles takes place between your ears, in your mind. Understand the foundational role that your thought life plays in your ability to achieve health goals. The Mayo Clinic indicates, “having a positive outlook enables you to cope better with stressful situations, which reduces the harmful health effects of stress on your body.” Consider practical ways you can start feeding your mind healthy thought-food. Subscribe to podcasts that serve as encouragement. Have a workout buddy you enjoy spending time with that frames your workout in a positive light. If you are the
Continue ReadingDr. Matthis: Why Chiropractic?
He isn’t sure exactly where the interest came from but at 6 years old Dr. Matthis (just “Lee” at that time) was certain that someday he would be a general and vascular surgeon. He supposes that his desire to become a surgeon was in part because of the outdoorsman hobbies he had growing up. He was born and raised in Kenansville, North Carolina (“God’s Country”) located between Raleigh and Wilmington. He spent a lot of time hunting and fishing. In his family the expectation was “if you kill it, you grill it.” Matthis assumes that mantra played a role in
Continue Reading4 Ways to Juggle Work, Family, and Exercise
When you have children, of course you want to make sure they grow up to be fit and healthy, and setting a good example is very important. Research has shown that when parents are physically active, it increases the odds that their children will be active as well. But it can be a challenge to juggle work, family, and exercise. According to research, taking even short exercise breaks during your workday can be beneficial. But what about at home? If you’re looking for ways to stay healthy as a busy family, here are some tips: 1) Turn Chores Into a
Continue ReadingChiropractic and Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an amazing and joyous time for many women. There is excited anticipation as new life develops. While this time is incredibly special it is often accompanied by a variety of aches, pains, and discomforts. In fact, the American Pregnancy Association indicates that between 50-70% of pregnant women experience back pain. What’s with all this back pain? As a pregnant woman’s belly grows, along with the baby, her center of gravity shifts forward as she develops increased weight on the front part of her body. This can lead to poor posture, “sway back” or an increased lordosis, resulting in
Continue Reading5 Unique Challenges Related to Family Health
Kids’ Nutrition On-the-Go With so many things crowding the schedule, it’s so easy to grab a sugar-filled granola bar or those little corn syrup gels shaped like fruit chews. You know they’re not the best option, but who has time to cut up apple slices when Jimmy has Tae-kwon-do at 4, Mae has a scrimmage at 5, and everyone is going to want dinner when you get home. Rather than rushing around last minute, taking an hour or so on a Sunday evening (or a less busy weeknight) can make all the difference for your child’s health and nutrition. Have
Continue ReadingDr. Ray Tuck's Story
It may not surprise you to hear that Dr. Ray Tuck is a very busy man. As the President and lead doctor of Tuck Chiropractic Clinic, he divides his time between serving patients, serving with various professional organizations, and serving the local community. It’s possible you’ve run into him at a Virginia Tech Hokie Game or maybe you are a patient that has benefited from his expertise and skill as a chiropractor. No matter how well you know Dr. Tuck, we thought you might enjoy a deeper look at who is and what he is all about. Which Tuck Clinic do
Continue ReadingRunning Steady
Tips and Tricks for Long Distance Runners Runner’s World reports that seeking chiropractic treatment is a growing trend among elite runners, according to Dr. Ira Shapiro, a three-time member of the U.S. Olympic Committee medical team. In an interview with the site, Dr. Shapiro says, “I will be busy from the moment I walk into the tent until the last athlete leaves the compound. It’s not the case of an isolated few taking advantage of my services; it’s the vast majority.” This trend is unsurprising when you consider polls that point to about 60% of runners reporting
Continue Reading5 Tips to Get Active at Work
Don’t Let Your Job Stand in the Way of Physical Fitness Sitting for hours every day at work can take its toll on your health and fitness. Taking stretch breaks at your desk is one way to help stay active and improve your physical fitness at the office. We all know the importance of physical fitness, and many of us would love to spend more time at the gym, or workout and play more in the beautiful spring weather. But for so many of us, our jobs get in the way, especially when home demands and commuting time are added
Continue ReadingWhat Do Chiropractic & Real Estate Have in Common? Location
Location. Location. Location. Strategically located clinics allow Shannon to live the life she loves. Shannon is a very busy and well-known real estate professional in the Roanoke Valley. When not working or spending time with her family she volunteers in a variety of capacities whether it is with a school organization, charitable foundations, or as a Sunday School teacher. Shannon’s story is an important one to tell because in spite of her high-demand and fast-paced lifestyle she is able to keep her health a top priority. Shannon’s story begins many years ago, back when she was in middle school. She
Continue ReadingDon't Rely On Luck for Good Health
While St. Patrick’s Day may have people contemplating pots of gold at the end of rainbows, four-leaf clovers, and the luck of the Irish, relying on luck for good health may not be your best strategy for a happy, fulfilled, active lifestyle. Being intentional and proactive are important pieces of becoming the best you – we can’t all be as lucky as the 67-year old grandmother that Mellanie True Hills mentions in her book: In traveling from her home in Britain to her daughter’s wedding in Florida, was on a flight to Orlando when she experienced back, chest,
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