Energize Chiropractic and Wellness Blog

Is There A Hole In Your Bucket? by Dr. Michelle Irwin Every day, we hear about the digestive issues that our patients are experiencing or that are prevalent in the population. The most common themes we hear about can be boiled down to “leaky gut” or holes in between the cells of the intestines. The links…

Break It Down Now by Dr. Michelle Irwin Digestion, what is that all about? Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as the process of making food absorbable by mechanically and enzymatically breaking it down into simpler chemical compounds. Sounds simple right? Eat the food, break it down, absorb it, and let your body reap the benefits. But…

Like A Record Baby… by Dr. Michelle Irwin This month has been about taking a focused look at the immune system. I want you to know that as I write these newsletters, I find myself coming back to some basic principles that hold true for all systems in our body. Diet, exercise, and stress reduction are…

Stress!!! by Dr. Michelle Irwin I know we talk about it a lot, but stress is the root cause of all disease. I know there are viruses, bacteria, and other outside invaders to our system but when we are under stress that is when they take their opportunity to grow and overtake the normal balance…

Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes… by Dr. Michelle Irwin We all remember the song growing up… “Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes!” It teaches our little ones about the body but also shows how everything is connected and moves together. There are several songs we recite growing up just like this but at what…

Simple Tips to Keep Your ImmuneSystem in Tip-Top Shape Thank goodness for the immune system! Did you know, you encounter bacteria that could make you sick each and every day? Your immune system is fighting to keep you healthy 24/7, and when it’s not at 100%, you’ll get a signal – like a runny nose…