The lymphatic system is an important part of your immune system. It also plays a major role in maintaining fluid balance and transporting waste products away from your tissues. As a chiropractor, we are primarily concerned with the spine and how well the brain and body communicate through the nervous system. But no system in the body works on its own. Everything is connected. The lymphatic system is made up of vessels, lymph nodes and lymphatic tissue that extend throughout t

Fifteen years ago, I lost the job I'd had since I was 18. This year would have marked 30 years since I first walked into Waldenbooks (which later became Borders). (Yes... I really am that old!) Instead, this year marks 15 years since Borders disappeared. It's a strange anniversary to think about. If Borders had survived, would I still be working there today? Probably not. But then again... maybe I would have. Comfort has a way of convincing us that there's always time to chas

Have you ever noticed that during a stressful week your shoulders seem to creep up toward your ears? Or that after a difficult day at work, your neck feels stiff and tight? You're not imagining it. One of the most common things people say in our office is, "I carry all my stress in my neck and shoulders." While it may sound like a figure of speech, there is actually a very real reason why stress tends to show up in these areas. Stress Doesn't Stay in Your Head Most people thi