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 the Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
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...
Nutrition and Sugar: Did Food Cause My Child’s ADHD?
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common label that gets placed on both children and adults. Unfortunately, its prevalence has led to a great deal of misinformation and confusion, especially when it comes to the role that food plays in the...
Ice vs. Heat for Injuries
It was the ancient Romans who initially found and named the 5 cardinal signs of inflammation. These are: calor (heat) rubor (redness) tumor (swelling) dolor (pain) and functio laesa (loss of function) We all have experienced these five or maybe one or two at a time....
5 Simple Secrets to Aging Gracefully
Aging is natural but sometimes we all need a little help. Age spots, wrinkles, lack of mobility, hair loss, and dull skin can all make you look older than you are. Here are our five simple secrets to aging gracefully (and maybe looking a little more youthful in the...
5 Unexpected Ways Your Brain Affects Your Body
Most people think of their brain as an organ that makes their bodies function, regulates all of the body’s processes, and is where they hold their smarts. And that is all true, but it goes further than that. The brain affects every single part of your body and plays a...