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Ski Safe in 2023

Ski season is in full swing in Colorado and we are currently having one of the best snowfall years in the last decade. Many of the resorts are well above seasonal averages for snowpack depth. As of today, Vail is at 124% of seasonal average, Aspen Snowmass is at 140%,

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Build Resilient Immunity in 2023

Build Resilient Immunity in 2023 Last month, Dr. Ryan and I had the pleasure of attending a seminar taught by Dr. Dan Murphy, DC. Dr. Murphy is one of the foremost experts on nutrition and functional medicine in the chiropractic profession. He lectured on topics such as brain injury and

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Treat Anemia with Functional Medicine

Anemia may be the root cause of many chronic conditions such as headache, migraine, mood disorders, and fatigue.  Getting assessed by a functional medicine provider trained in the diagnosis and treatment of anemia may be the missing link towards optimal health.  In this blog post I will be focusing on

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Optimize Your Digestion with HCL

For years it was thought the cause of indigestion, stomach ulcers, and gastric reflux was the presence of too much acid in the stomach. However, research shows the cause of these issues is actually too little stomach acid. Stomach acid, or hydrochloric acid (HCL), is necessary to ensure the proper

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Colorado Chiropractic Association Conference 2021 Recap

Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the annual Colorado Chiropractic Association (CCA) Conference. Each year chiropractors from across Colorado gather to enjoy a weekend of educational speakers, networking, and discussion of the future of the chiropractic profession in Colorado. The CCA conference offers a unique opportunity for doctors

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What’s the Difference Between Acupuncture and Dry Needling?

When I am performing needling on a patient for the first time, I am regularly asked what the difference is between acupuncture and dry needling.  For many, these two treatments are one and the same, but despite their similarities, they also have their differences.  Acupuncture Acupuncture is one branch of

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How to Leverage Hormone Health for Weight Loss

People are often told in order to meet their weight loss goals they need to eat clean, work out consistently, and limit the number of calories in versus calories out. Unfortunately, despite working these modifications into their daily lives, they still find their weight loss goals unachieved. I’ve worked with

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How to read your lipid panel (the right way)

The standard lipid panel consists of four different numbers – total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. LDL and HDL refer to ‘low density lipoprotein’ and ‘high density lipoprotein’ respectively. LDL and HDL are the carrier proteins for cholesterol in the body and help to make sure the fat from our

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Sleep Better Tonight

Sleep is the most important cornerstone for optimal health. Without the foundation of a healthy night of sleep, all other health interventions, such as nutrition and exercise, will fall short. Our memory, cognition, and ability to learn new tasks all depend on healthy sleep. ‘Sleep hygiene’ refers to the quality

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Why does my hip pop?

Many people experience popping in their hips. Most patients come to the clinic complaining of back or knee pain, and a popping hip may be a secondary complaint. Although typically not a significant pain generator, popping in the hip is a sign of an underlying dysfunction in the hip needing

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