The Pittsburgh Marathon is quickly approaching. During the weekend of May 4-6, Pittsburgh streets will be filled with runners of all ages. There are a number of different races this year. They include the infamous full marathon, half-marathon, five-person relay, 5K, kids one-mile, and even a pet walk! Perhaps someone you know has registered for […]
Last week, we dove head first into the mindfulness discussion. We focused on overall mindfulness and a few activities to try at home. This week, we wanted to keep on the mindfulness trend and talk about a few different mindful eating exercises. Mindful eating is a powerful tool to gain control of your eating. These […]
Mindfulness and mindfulness activities have been trending a lot lately. Health officials and mental health advocates discuss the benefits of mindfulness. Fitness influencers and enthusiasts mention mindfulness activities as part of their daily routines. Maybe you’ve overheard coworkers or neighbors talk about this trend. But what is mindfulness exactly?
In recent years sitting has been referred to as the new smoking. Typical Americans sit at a desk for eight hours a day. And those who work overtime are often sitting for much longer! With all that sitting, postural alignment tends to falter. Our backs get stiff, our necks get sore, and our shoulders hunch. […]
Navigating the topic of weight and weight loss in today’s world can be a little tricky. Companies are constantly trying to sell us “magic” detox teas and pills, guaranteed to help us break that plateau. Our social media feeds are full of fitness models sharing “what they eat in a day” and their “fitness routines”. […]
Are you trying to lose weight but feel like you’re in a constant plateau? Does the thought of a lifestyle change seem overwhelming and stressful? Are you trying to be conscious of diet and exercise but seeing less than ideal results? If any of these sound familiar, you might want to consider incorporating essential oils […]
Can a person experience weight loss on the keto diet? How great would it be if butter and bacon were considered “health foods”? What if we could trade our side salads for fried eggs, extra cheese, and guacamole? Well, actually, advocates of the ketogenic diet (keto for short) are arguing exactly that. Through the consumption […]
How are you going to look this summer in your vacation photos? As we’re approaching spring, many of us are entering panic mode, as we feel we aren’t ready to show off our swimsuit bodies just yet. As a quick disclaimer, I want to say off the bat that at Zock Family Chiropractic, we fully believe […]
Immunity On Guard® Winter seems to be on its way out – in fact, the weather this week gives us hope for an early spring. Many people seem to think that they need an immunity boost as the changeable weather brings back germs and we tend to push the season with our clothing selections.
How often do you hear the advice to drink eight, eight-ounce glasses of water throughout your day? The 8×8 rule is pretty easy to remember and seems like a pretty reasonable goal. Most healthy people have an easy time staying hydrated by drinking water and other liquids whenever they are thirsty. But as every one […]