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Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January, recognizing the life, achievements, service, and inspiration of Martin Luther King Jr., a guiding American civil rights leader. Today, let’s consider one of King’s lesser-known quotes… “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and …

January is Healthy Weight Awareness Month. Maintaining a healthy weight is hard all year round, but especially challenging after the winter holiday season. According to the CDC, maintaining healthy weight happens when a person keeps his or her weight at the right amount based upon a person’s height, the amount of food/drink he or she …

New year’s resolutions are easy to make and hard to keep. We know that because by February we see our patients lamenting the fact they haven’t lost weight, haven’t exercised, and still feel pain. One way around this is to not make any resolutions but look at your state of mind and your behavior. A …

It’s no secret that the holidays make our professional and personal lives busy. Most of us have spent the past few weeks running errands, eating gourmet sweets, and attending many parties. In many ways, we are overstimulated. At Hruby Chiropractic Wellness, we ask that you take a step back today and reflect on your blessings …

It is that time of year again: time to overeat, watch football, and catch up with family and friends. While this time of year is something many of us look forward to, others not so much. Let’s face it, some people don’t enjoy it because it wreaks havoc on our health, especially if we travel …

Fall is in full swing. Autumn is the season of reflection, falling temperatures, and celebrating our Veterans. On Veterans Day, November 11, we honor our country’s servicemen and women, living or deceased, whether they have served during war or peace-time. Our veterans elected to put themselves in harm’s way to protect the nation and defend …

In November, National Diabetes Month brings attention to the ongoing cost of diabetes on American’s health. The disease takes a toll on us, physically, emotionally, and socially, not to mention the financial and health impact. Diabetes changes the lives of more than 30 million people in the United States. Some factors that increase your risk: …

Your immune system is an intricate intersection of cells, tissues, and organs. By working together, they help the body avoid infections and other diseases. By boosting your immune system, you can optimize your body and keep infections and other diseases at bay. The following immune-boosting and healthy-living strategies can put you on the right track: …

Fall can be an exciting time as the weather is still warm, with the glorious colors of the leaves. Yet with the slippery terrain and more colds than usual, the season makes us vulnerable to injuries, particularly when doing yard work. Because yard work and the tools involve a lot of twisting, turning, bending, and …

This Saturday, September 26, gather your family to get involved with National Family Health & Fitness Day, celebrated on the last Saturday in September. This celebration promotes family involvement in physical activity, supporting one of the goals of the U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity and Health. When families work to be healthy together, …

Perhaps because it’s the summer and homeowners are doing yard work, or engaging in DIY projects. Maybe it is because of all the canceled plans; people spend more time on their phones, resulting in neck problems. At Hruby Chiropractic Wellness, we are seeing more and more patients with neck and back pain. Here we discuss …