How old do you look? How about your spouse? How about your kids? We spend billions on skin care, Botox (yes even 20 year olds), surgery to look younger but how about that “hunch”? The hunch that is actually called the iHunch! In an article written for the New York Times, called "Your iPhone Is Ruining Your [...]
When I was in sixth grade, my father’s company did interest, aptitude and IQ testing for all of the employees children. My test showed that I had three separate interests: Physician, Social Work and Forest Ranger. Well, I have done 2 out of the three and frequently tease my husband that Forest Ranger is next. I love [...]
Has the school nurse done a scoliosis check on the kids recently? If they find a problem, they will refer you to an orthopedist for x-rays If the doctor finds a curvature in the spine (called scoliosis), they will measure the angles and if it is under 40 degrees, you will be told to wait until it [...]
Have you looked at your kids' posture (or your spouse, friends, co-workers) lately? My guess is they are hunching forward. I never used to see that forward head posture in children or young adults. Now every child or teenager we see has that posture, yikes!! So why is that? Look at their devices. Look at how they [...]
The kids are back in school! Help them have a great year by taking care of their backs and keeping them active! This month at WOW we are focusing on healthy kids. Here are 3 important tips that will make a big difference. 1. Check Backpacks and Book Bags Backpacks and book bags should not be over 10% [...]
Last week there was an article in the paper stating there was an air quality alert because it was hot and humid. The truth is, there was an air quality alert because Columbus air is horrible. Every year the American Lung Association gives out air quality grades and Columbus gets an “F”. It is not only our air [...]
Every day patients tell me what a wonderful staff we have. It’s true. I get to work with the most wonderful, kind, fun and caring people on the planet. It makes coming to work joyful and rewarding. So many of you love our staff that I want to share some of their stories with you. Lisa started [...]
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that kids will learn better in school if they have proper nutrition. But what does that mean, and how can we support our children in developing a diet that helps them to perform at their best? You’ve probably heard it said that food is both our best medicine and [...]
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