How Trauma & PTSD Change the Brain
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), almost 4% of American adults have PTSD. Of those, 37% have symptoms that are classified as severe. When a person experiences a trauma, the brain starts a process designed to sustain life. It first shuts down...
Natural Weight Loss Techniques You Can Start Implementing Today
Natural weight loss is the preferred way to lose weight. In most cases, it is the healthiest method for weight loss. But how do you get started? Consistency is Key If you want true weight loss, true lasting weight loss, then you need to adopt a healthy eating...
How to Boost Your Sex Drive
Having a low sex drive – or no sex drive – can be very frustrating for you as well as your partner. It can impact your mental health, your relationship, and your physical health. There are some ways you can boost your sex drive naturally, so once you have...
Degeneration of the Spine: Is it Normal?
Everyone gets older and as we age, our bodies do as well. This may mean some creaks and pops – and even some pain and lack of mobility. Often the spine takes one of the hardest hits. Degeneration of the spine is very common and becomes more common in older age groups....
Is Anxiety & Depression a Symptom of My Chronic Pain?
Many people who experience chronic pain often report that they struggle with anxiety and depression as well. This often leads to the question, “are chronic pain and depression related?” The answer is, that they can be. The Pain and Depression Connection ...
Easing Autism Spectrum Characteristics Using Neurofeedback
Autism spectrum symptoms can be a challenge for anyone to handle, boy or girl, man, or woman. It is difficult for the person who is on the spectrum. It is also difficult for their families who are trying to navigate thought patterns and behaviors they don’t...
Signs Your Hormones are Off
Hormones play a pretty important role in the way your body functions. When they are not balanced as they should be, you will likely notice that something just isn’t right. However, many people will treat the symptoms such as difficulty losing weight or chronic acne...
The Truth About Healthcare Expenses
Healthcare costs seem to be on a steady increase and frankly, that’s pretty scary. High healthcare costs prevent people from seeking treatment or even preventive care. Sandstone Chiropractic is a little different though. We believe that healthcare is an investment,...
COVID-19 Mental Health Impact on Children: New Study Shows Alarming Numbers
The COVID pandemic sent everyone reeling with lockdowns, isolation, and the social media frenzy mixing facts, conspiracy theories, and speculation. Fear, anxiety, and depression have been on a steady increase for the past two years, but for the most part, the focus...
How Metabolism Changes as We Age
You’ve probably heard it – and likely even said it - that your metabolism isn’t what it was when you were younger. In a way, that is true. Metabolism does often slow somewhat as you age, but not for the reasons that you may think. Those stubborn extra pounds that you...