Dr. Nikki Porteus, owner and chiropractor at Renew & Restore Wellness, in Southlake and Las Colinas, TX, is passionate about empowering others to lead healthier lives. In our blog, we cover a variety of topics from chiropractic to exercise to stretching, to posture, to pregnancy, to babies and more!
According to a survey done by the American Psychological Association, three out of four Americans report experiencing at least one stress symptom in the last month. 45 percent report lying awake at night, 36 percent report feeling nervous or anxious, 35 percent report irritability or anger, and 34 percent report fatigue due to stress.
Read MoreHave you lost track of the day, date, month or even time of day? Well you are certainly not alone in that! Besides general whereabouts in time, the shelter in place order in Texas has lead to a lot of confusion amongst patients… are we closed? Are we open? What qualifies as a “medically necessary” visit? In today’s blog post I hope to provide some clarity around these questions, as well as a few helpful tips and reminders!
Read MoreThe bombardment of information regarding COVID-19 may be leading to feelings of overwhelm and fear. You may be wondering whether you should be concerned. You may also be wondering what you can do to keep you and your family healthy during this seemingly turbulent time.
Read MorePeople pay a lot of money towards their insurance premiums, so naturally they want to utilize what they’re paying for… but is using your insurance always the most cost-effective option?
Read MoreMost of the focus during pregnancy is on growing a healthy baby and preparing for your delivery day. Much less attention seems to go towards what you do when you bring this new life home. There’s no doubt that the postpartum experience can be quite challenging. You’re tending to a new baby and new routines — all while your body is exhausted and healing.
But a little planning can make a major difference during those first few weeks with your newborn. Here are four ways to help you get ready.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that the two most popular power-punches to improving heart health are 1) what you eat and 2) movement. The American Heart Association wants us to get at least 2.5 hours of moderate activity a week.[1] And you’re likely already familiar with the gentle nudges to choose leafy greens over fried deliciousness.
But what if you want to do more? Or maybe just something different?
The good news is that there are ways you can start improving your heart health — ways that extend beyond treadmills and Mediterranean diets.
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