Health &
Wellness Blog

Our team at Unruh Spine Centers loves to give back to the local community. We celebrate what brings us together, and that’s why we’re pleased to announce the arrival of Santa Claus to our practice on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 10^th! Your whole family is welcome to attend and take part in the fun and enjoy complimentary photos with Santa. Portraits will be taken by the talented photographers from Schlick Art.

The snow has melted, the birds are chirping, and sunny days spent at the baseball diamond or lacrosse field are just beginning to return. During this seasonal transition when you’re itching to get outside and active, it’s important to have some awareness of sports injury prevention. After all, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and nowhere is this old adage truer than in sports.

From general guidelines about diet and exercise to commonplace treatment options, we think it’s time to end “one size fits all” healthcare. By looking at what your body needs, rather than nationwide averages, Integrated Genetic Solutions can help you live a happier, fuller life — even if you already consider yourself a healthy person.

When was the last time you had your bloodwork tested? More importantly, what did it tell you? If you’re like most people who get their bloodwork done every few years, you’re probably happy every time you see that you’re within the “normal range” for things like white blood cell count, cholesterol, etc. But is normal really what you should be aiming for?

For years, mental and physical health were treated like two completely separate entities. Thankfully, we now know that your mental health has a significant effect on your physical health and vice-versa. In fact, it was the World Health Organization that helped change the world's views on mental health by stating, “there is no health without mental health.”

Does it ever feel like you’re going through the day in a fog? Especially if you eat right, exercise, and get a full eight hours each night, it can be frustrating to still feel “off” during the day. What many people don’t realize is that suggested diets, exercise regiments, and sleep schedules are just that — suggestions based on averages.