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Keep the scruff, November is here! Let’s talk about those beards!

Whether you call it Novembeard, No shave November, or Movember, the heart behind all these movements started as a fad in the early 2000’s has put men’s health center stage in November! Men's health encompasses a variety of physical, mental, and emotional aspects that are important for overall well-being. Here are some key areas to consider: [...]

Boost Your Immune Health This Fall

Tips for Staying Well This Fall As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, fall brings not just beautiful scenery but also a host of seasonal challenges for our immune systems. With the onset of cooler weather, colds, flu, and other illnesses become more prevalent, it is imperative to maintain a robust immune system. There [...]

A Pain Free Way to Combat Anxiety in Children

Frequency Specific Microcurrent As school is in full swing, it is common for students to get anxiety about all these new routines, new teachers, friends changing, and their sports season to name a few.  How do you know if your child is stressed out? Here are things you can look for (source: The MayoClinic Health System): [...]

Sleep Hygiene: Improve Your Sleep

How Sleep Hygiene Can Improve Your Sleep The definition of hygiene is; conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness. But, have you ever heard the term “sleep hygiene”? Sleep hygiene refers to the practices of sleep quantity and quality, let’s explore some ways to help you get the best night’s sleep [...]

2024-06-14T18:00:35+00:00Uncategorized|

Keep on Moving in May!

Stretches and Exercises for Spring Gardners Every year we see the same thing and we get it! You are excited to get outside, clean out the flower beds, mow, and get out the patio furniture so you can finally enjoy the weather! We get just as excited as you do. However, it's important to get your [...]

What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?

What is a Chiropractic adjustment? A chiropractic adjustment, also known as spinal manipulation, is a procedure performed by chiropractors to address misalignments or dysfunctions in the spine or other joints of the body. The goal of a chiropractic adjustment is to restore proper alignment, mobility, and function to the affected joint, thereby alleviating pain, improving range [...]

2024-04-02T16:45:19+00:00Uncategorized|

Your Feet Are Your Foundation

Focus on Your Feet! Your feet are your foundation. According to the Harvard Medical School,"Your feet are the foundation of an active lifestyle. "Happy Feet, Happy Life. Your feet always support you, so return the favor."  To maintain peak performance while running and walking, our body’s kinetic chain needs to stay in optimal operation. What’s a kinetic [...]

We Take our Mission Statement Seriously

At Worthington Optimal Wellness, we take our mission statement seriously. Our mission is to compassionately provide state of the art care and extraordinary service as we empower individuals and families to feel better, function better and live better. We exist because of our amazing patients; it is our hope for each and every one of you [...]

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