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Put the Mask on Yourself First — A Call to Self-CareTHE specific BLOG Dr. Chris Collins You know that all-important rule about putting the oxygen mask on yourself before you save a baby on a plane? You have to make sure you can be capable of saving others. It’s hard...

Ways to stay grounded off the groundTHE specific BLOG Dr. Chris Collins Passport—check. Eye mask—check. Sudoku—check. Whether you travel overseas or take day road trips, it’s common to come back from a trip with aches and kinks. From sitting upright for hours at a...

Breaking Old PatternsTHE specific BLOG Dr. Chris Collins Ever think about breaking an old “bad habit”? Most of the time when we think about a bad habit, we think of quitting something like “stop eating so many sugars and carbs,” or “stop with the negative self talk.”...

Rest: Choose Your Own AdventureTHE specific BLOG Dr. Chris Collins It’s the Friday before Spring Break. The clock is at 4:59 and you are itching to switch that vacation auto-reply ON. Sayonara, suckers! I’m on vacation! If you’re traveling this spring or summer, you...

Nervous System Regulation BiasTHE specific BLOG Dr. Chris Collins Lately, I’ve heard the term “nervous system regulation” much more frequently. You may have heard it too and thought, “How intriguing!” It is intriguing. For someone who has been spinning the record of...

Get More Time by Giving Time to YourselfTHE specific BLOG Dr. Chris Collins Ever feel like you can barely show up in your life because your energy is depleted or you’re having one of those seasons where you’re just sad for no apparent reason? No? Just me? When was the...

One Small Step for You, One Giant Leap for MankindTHE specific BLOG Dr. Chris Collins Whole 30, P90X, Workout Bootcamp, Signing up for a Marathon. What do all of these have in common? Besides, being intense, they each require all or nothing. The thing about health is...

Ways to Destress Your HomeTHE specific BLOGDr. Chris CollinsInstagram vs. reality is a real thing. Your instagram life may look like this: clean kids in coordinating outfits eating a healthy meal from the local farmer’s market. Your reality may look like this: hit the...

Help Your Hormones by Changing What You EatTHE specific BLOGDr. Chris CollinsDid you know that your hormones are directly related to the foods you eat?  From adrenal fatigue, to thyroid issues, to extreme cycle symptoms for women, to afternoon crashes for men, all of...

Rituals That Change EverythingTHE specific BLOGDr. Chris CollinsEarlier this year, I got Erin a self-care gift for Mother’s Day.  I got her some skin care and a rosemary sage candle with a card I wrote that said, “Whenever you use this candle, use it as a ritual to...

Invest in Your Health With a Personal TrainerTHE specific BLOGDr. Chris CollinsHave you wanted to work with a trainer? I’m not a personal trainer myself, but I refer to and work with personal trainers all the time.  As a chiropractor, I see personal training as a huge...

Are You Carrying Hidden Stress in Your Body?THE specific BLOGDr. Chris CollinsWork and life can be hard to keep up with and at times feel really stressful!  The stress of a demanding life can end up manifesting in different ways in your body.  The most common evidence...

Hydration: More Than Just Drinking WaterTHE specific BLOG Dr. Chris Collins Drinking water seems simple – it is essential to regulating your body temperature, delivering nutrients to your cells, keeping your organs functioning, improving sleep, energy, and mood, and...

5 Ways to Save Money on Your HealthTHE specific BLOG Dr. Chris Collins Gas prices are getting jacked up, but that doesn’t mean your health has to! Before you trade in your car for a skateboard and join a commune (not a bad idea), I have 5 tips for how you can save...

Borrowing from the Bank of Our HealthTHE specific BLOG Dr. Chris Collins I was out for a run and clipping across the Walnut Street Bridge in Chattanooga. The warmth of the sun and a light breeze in the air made the conditions perfect for getting out and getting...

6 Aspects of Self-CareTHE specific BLOG Dr. Chris Collins When you think about a self-care routine, you may think about activities that feel excessive or indulgent, but we believe that self-care is a necessary part of a healthy lifestyle.  Self-care is more than skin...

New Year, Fresh StopTHE specific BLOG Dr. Chris Collins At the start of the New Year, you probably find yourself reflecting on areas you want to improve and setting goals to add into your already busy life. You may want to work out more, make more meals at home, or...

Travel BodyTHE specific BLOG Dr. Chris Collins Have you ever been traveling and after being in a different car, on a plane, or in a different bed, you notice your body feels like a dadgum sack of potatoes?! I have, and frankly, I get tired of it! I follow these steps...

Finding Balance Through the HolidaysTHE specific BLOG Dr. Chris Collins & Kirstin Hill, RDMy friend Kirstin and I were having lunch the other day, and were talking about all things health (like a couple of nerds), and one of the common themes of our conversation was...

A Simple Self Care Strategy THE specific BLOG Dr. Chris Collins With preparing for the new season ahead, I know there’s a rush of uncertainty about what the next season will bring in our world. This is a time where things may start getting confusing. People might...

The Number One Cause of All Health Problems THE specific BLOG Dr. Chris Collins Any guesses? Is it a germ? No. Is it a gene? No. Is it stress? No.  The number one cause of all health problems is the inability to adapt. When we cannot adapt to our changing internal and...