Crystal Lake Family Wellness Blog

Stress in Crystal Lake I cannot remember who originally shared this idea, but it was at a presentation I was at. The topic was stress and how the body processes and responds to it. Imagine you had a backpack on while treading water. All the stress you encounter, whether it be mental/emotional, physical, or chemical,…

Priorities in Crystal Lake One of our passions and hobbies at Crystal Lake Family Wellness is CrossFitting. We love it because it provides a healthy competitive outlet but also strikes similar philosophical tones as Chiropractic does, in that it is all about supporting function and maximizing potential. I read this newsletter from someone I look…

Recent thoughts on Chiropractic in Crystal Lake The role of the spine is to protect the spinal cord. A vital component in this protection is movement of the individual spinal joints. This allows for flexibility and feedback to our brain. When the human body is under stress, these joints stop moving well. The type of…

Nutrition and Health in Crystal Lake Back in September we brought up the importance of nutrition, sleeping well, moving well, and positive mindset. Unfortunately, symptoms are typically the focus of treatment rather than being seen as our body communicating with us and attempting to tell us what it needs. The importance of nutrition’s role in…

Is the Diagnosis More Important Than the Cause? In today’s healthcare, there is a large focus and stress of importance on the diagnosis or “labeling” of a condition. One of my thoughts on this, is that a label or diagnosis points us towards how to “treat” the condition. While there is certainly a time and…

The Holistic Nature of the Body in Crystal Lake After eating junk food or getting a poor night of sleep, how do your brain, body, and mood feel? One of the most amazing benefits to chiropractic care comes from how the spine has an intimate relationship with our central nervous system. This means a well…