Wellness and Maintenance Articles
Maintenance chiropractic and lifestyle practices for long-term wellness.
How to Sleep with Neck Pain: Positions and Tips for Better Rest
May 7, 2025
Neck pain can make falling asleep and staying asleep difficult. Learning how to sleep with neck pain can help you get better rest and improve your overall well-being.
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Can Dehydration Cause Back Pain? A Comprehensive Guide
July 18, 2023
The human body is approximately 60% water, this essential fluid plays a vital role in almost all bodily functions. Despite water's importance, many people are chronically dehydrated, a condition that can have surprising implications for our...
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Ease Your Spine: Strategies to Avoid Back Pain at Your Desk Job
June 15, 2023
Sitting for prolonged periods, bad posture, and improper workstation ergonomics are common at workplaces and they often lead to back pain, a condition affecting millions of people worldwide.
read moreHow to Select the Perfect Pillow for a Restful Night's Sleep
May 8, 2023
Your preferred sleeping position is crucial when selecting the ideal pillow. Back sleepers generally need a flatter pillow, sometimes a roll pillow is also a better option for back sleepers and is what Dr Derek uses. Side sleepers may requi...
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4 Things You Didn't Know About Chiropractic Care
April 3, 2023
Chiropractic care is often associated with back pain, but there's more to this form of healthcare than just spinal adjustments. Here are four things you might not have known about chiropractic treatment.
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Meditate, Return to the present.
February 10, 2023
This is a hard one for me to write about. I would venture to guess that most people who have met me or known me for a while know that it is hard for me to sit still. My mind is always on the move as is my body. It is essential however for me to take a step back and...
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Stretch! You Won't Believe the Benefits!
January 20, 2023
Have you stretched today? I think everyone knows that stretching is good for the body. But do we know why? I was reading some articles about stretching and I thought I would share a couple of things that I've been learning. I couldn't believe what I was learning, the body is amazing!
read moreSimple Tips to Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
November 28, 2022
If you use a computer for work or spend a lot of time on your phone or tablet, then you may be at risk for developing carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a condition that affects the nerves in the hands and wrists and can cause pain, tingling,...
read moreDon't Just Sit There: The Health Benefits of Good Posture
October 12, 2022
Do you slouch when you sit? Do you have a bad habit of resting your chin on your hand? If so, you're not alone. Many people have poor posture without even realizing it and many also realize it but dont do anything to change! What you may no...
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7 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Cold Alaskan Winters
September 20, 2022
The winter months in Alaska can be tough. The weather is cold and dark, and it can be hard to get out of bed in the morning. Here are 7 ways to stay healthy during the winter months in Alaska!
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Vitamin D and Omega 3s My Chiropractors' Favorite Supplements
June 25, 2022
Vitamin D and Omega threes! Two of my most recommended supplements. I love recommending them because the best way to get them is through sunshine and eating our beautiful Alaskan salmon.
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Inflammation, Your Body's Initial Response to a Trauma
June 3, 2022
When I look across the internet for information about health and wellbeing I always seem to find information about how it is beneficial to decrease inflammation. Much of this information points to inflammation as the cause of many health issues.
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Concussions, A Chiropractor's Perspective
May 14, 2022
Over the last couple of months, I have had a few people come in and ask about concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). I am finally getting around to writing about concussions.
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Why does my Chiropractor prescribe exercises?
March 28, 2022
I try to give my patients exercises and or stretches to do after every visit, or at least follow up with the exercises that I have given them in the past. You might ask, why does my chiropractor prescribe exercises? Today I want to explain why I give these exercises and stretches.
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Listen to your body, you will be surprised at the wisdom it can share.
March 11, 2022
I recently had a conversation with a colleague and good friend about listening to your body. I mentioned that diet is simple, just listen to what your body says about the foods you eat...
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Is it Nap Time Yet? The Importance of Sleep from a Chiropractor's Point of View.
March 5, 2022
Is it nap time yet? Yes! absolutely, especially if you feel like you need some sleep. I was struggling to write this and found that I couldn't concentrate so I decided to take a 20-minute power nap. Now I am ready to talk about the importance of sleep.
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What does a chiropractor do to stay healthy?
February 22, 2022
2 weeks ago in my article, I talked a lot about trauma, intending to define it so that it can be identified in the day-to-day. One of the things I mentioned was my opinion on how to be healthy...
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What is Trauma, and How Does it Relate to the Chiropractic Adjustment?
February 7, 2022
At the office, I often talk about trauma because the inability to adapt to trauma is what brings people to the office for a chiropractic adjustment. The goal of this post is to help define trauma.
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8 Benefits of Going to a Chiropractor
December 5, 2021
Chiropractors are known for their alternative back and neck pain management techniques. However, apart from helping heal your injuries, they can also help you avoid getting injured in the future.
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A Well Adjusted Hunter; Mountain Goat Hunt and Chiropractic
November 3, 2021
After writing my last article and feeling rather sad about it, I figured a fun article should be next. About 3 months ago I got invited along on a mountain goat hunt on Kodiak island.
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Is wellness ever really achievable without a mental health check?
September 28, 2021
Lately I have been thinking often about mental health. I believe it is finally time to get some of my thoughts onto paper concerning this topic.
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Fuel your life, Eat Well, Nourish Often, a look at diet with Dr. Derek DC.
July 21, 2021
Hello family and friends! This week I have been thinking a lot about the things I've been eating and how they affect me. From Bratwursts made of spring black bear meat, to cake from a friend's birthday party, everything I eat affects how I feel.
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COVID 19, a Volatile Topic in An Unsure World. Let's Talk About It
June 10, 2021
Hello, friends and family of Happy Family Chiropractic! Today's topic is one that honestly I have been avoiding because of the volatility of the situation.
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