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Going for the Green: Dog Sports in Ireland and a Delicious Corned Beef Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day
Going for the Green: Dog Sports in Ireland and a Delicious Corned Beef Recipe for St. Patrick's DaySYNCHRONY CHIROPRACTICDr. Philip RodgerOwner and Clinic DirectorAh, Ireland - the land of rolling green hills, friendly locals, and, of course, lots and lots of dogs....
When Your Dog’s Rear End is in a Rut: Dealing with Diarrhea and What You Can Do
When Your Dog's Rear End is in a Rut: Dealing with Diarrhea and What You Can DoSYNCHRONY CHIROPRACTICDr. Philip RodgerOwner and Clinic DirectorThere's nothing quite like the smell of fresh, warm diarrhea to start your day off on the wrong foot (or paw, as it were)....
Paws for a Minute: How to Tell When Your Dog Needs Their Nails Trimmed and How to Do it Properly
As pet owners, we all know that regular grooming is an important part of keeping our furry friends healthy and happy. But one aspect of grooming that many of us might not think about as much is trimming our dog’s nails. It’s easy to put off nail trimming, but it’s...
Aches and Pains: How Animal Chiropractic Can Help Relieve Headaches in Dogs and Horses
It’s a problem that plagues both humans and animals alike: the dreaded headache. But while we can reach for a bottle of aspirin or a hot cup of tea, our furry (and sometimes equine) friends don’t have the same options. So what can be done to help relieve their aching...
Pup’s Patella Problems: Luxating Patellas in Dogs and How to Manage Them
Oh no, not another injury! It seems like every time we turn around, our beloved pups are getting into some kind of mishap. And while some injuries are more serious than others, they all have the potential to be a pain (literally!) for both us and our four-legged...
Sweating for Love: The Importance of Daily Exercise for People and Their Pets
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and love is in the air! But while we’re busy showering our loved ones with chocolates and flowers, let’s not forget about the other loves in our lives: our pets! Yes, it’s easy to get caught up in the romantic frenzy of the...
Solving the Mystery of Fido’s Faux Pas: Common Causes of Lameness in Dogs
Ah, dogs. They bring joy and laughter to our lives with their silly antics and boundless energy. But when they start limping or dragging their paws, it’s no laughing matter. Lameness in dogs can be caused by a wide range of issues, and it’s important to identify and...
Why a Raw Diet May Be the Best Choice for Your Pet’s Health
In recent years, the raw diet, also known as the “”BARF”” diet (biologically appropriate raw food), has gained popularity among pet owners looking to feed their dogs and cats a more natural and species-appropriate diet. Proponents of the raw diet argue that it offers...
The Top Benefits of Exercise For Your Furry Friend
As a pet owner, you know how important it is to keep your furry friend healthy and happy. One important aspect of your pet’s overall well-being is exercise. Just like humans, pets need regular physical activity to maintain their physical and mental health. Here are a...
Indicators Your Horse Could Benefit from Chiropractic Care
As with any animal, it’s important to be aware of any changes in your horse’s behavior or physical condition. If your horse is experiencing discomfort or movement problems, a chiropractic evaluation may be in order. Here are some signs to look for that may indicate...
Why Stretching is Essential For Your Dog’s Agility Training
If you and your furry friend participate in agility competitions, you know how important it is to stay in top physical condition. One crucial aspect of training is stretching, which can help to improve your dog’s flexibility and prevent injuries. Here are a few...
Chiropractic Care for Animals: Top 5 Benefits
Animal chiropractic care is a safe and effective way to improve the overall health and well-being of your furry friends. Here are the top five benefits of chiropractic care for animals: Pain relief: Chiropractic adjustments can help to alleviate pain caused by...
10 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Weight Loss Journey
No carbs. More fat. Eliminate this. Eliminate that. Are you confused with all the weight loss tips? Frustrated that you have tried dozens of diets and nothing has worked? An estimated 160 million Americans are overweight or obese. If you want your weight loss journey...
Eat to Slim Your Body: 7 of The Best Foods for Weight Loss
Are you trying to lose weight while living in the United States? You’re not alone. According to a 2018 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 49.3% of U.S. residents over the age of 20 have tried to lose weight in the past 12 months. Trying and...
How to Lose Weight Without Trying: An Official Slackers Guide
Almost four in every 10 American adults are obese. More than 31% of adults (age 20 and older) are also overweight. That means that less than a third of the adult population has normal weight! What’s more, recent studies show that all U.S. states have obesity rates...
The Ultimate List of Fat Burning Foods
In the quest to find a truly effective list of fat burning foods, you might be forgiven for thinking the huge array of options out there has no end. From barley-battered tree bark to ghee glazed gelatin, your options are numerous (and often ridiculous). What you need...
Stop Fearing The Healthy Carbs are Here: 9 Things to Know
Carbohydrates should make up about 45-60% of your diet, but many people don’t eat them because they think carbs are bad for them. At one point or another, you’ve probably heard that carbs are bad for you and that if you’re trying to eat healthily, you probably...
How to Control Your Appetite and Lose Weight
Over 70% of Americans are considered either overweight or obese. We try and try to exercise and lose those extra pounds, but sometimes exercising just isn’t enough. We need to moderate our diets too. But giving in to your body’s cravings is so much easier than going...
10 Creative Ways to Boost Your Body Confidence and Feel Real Self Love
Nearly 80% of women and 34% of men don’t like their bodies. We live in a world where it seems like we’re led to believe that there always has to be something you don’t like about yourself. That’s simply not true! When it comes to body confidence, you shouldn’t feel...
8 Delicious Protein Shake Recipes for Weight Loss
If you’re trying to lose weight, protein should be your new best friend. Incorporating protein shakes into your daily meal plans brings a ton of benefits including staving off hunger, boosting your metabolism, and helping you lose body fat while retaining muscle....
Crash and Burn: Why Crash Diets Never Work in the Long Run
Losing weight is hard. If you’re reading this, we probably don’t have to tell you that. To make the process easier, people have come up with all sorts of kooky ways to slim down. Every year, an estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet. Most of these diets fail...
Better Results Faster with Therapeutic Exercises
At Synchrony Chiropractic we do so much more than only adjust you. We want to support the entire body, and our muscles and ligaments are a very big part of that. We need to help strengthen your spine, which will improve your posture giving you the best results...
How do I know which CBD company is good?
There are A LOT of different CBD companies out there to choose. The real question that you should be asking yourself before you buy, is “Which companies are good ones?” The first thing that I would say when looking to purchase CBD products is DO NOT buy any CBD...
Do You Need Carbs? 7 Myths About Low Carb Dieting
Do you need carbs? Some people emphatically claim no. Others fervently state that you do. There is a lot of conflicting advice on weight loss and diets out there. How can you figure out what is true in the midst of all that noise? Read on to debunk 7 low-carb diet...
How the Rapid Reboot can help improve your recovery!
Have you seen that blue chair that sits in the corner of the therapy room in the office and ever wondered… “What is that even for?” Well, let me tell you all about it! That chair is actually a zero gravity chair and when you lean back all the way in the chair it puts...
10 Dangerous Health Effects of Being Overweight
Currently, more than 1 in 3 adults in the US is obese. Being obese means you weight at least 20% more than what is ideal for your height. And being obese or overweight is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States – second only to tobacco use....
8 Warning Signs of High Blood Sugar You Shouldn’t Ignore
You might think you would know if you had high blood sugar or not, but did you know many people don’t realize they have high blood sugar? So if you’re unsure if you do, we’ve got you covered. Here are eight warning signs of high blood sugar you should be aware of....
What Are Macros and Why Do They Matter for Weight Loss?
Are you struggling to lose weight? Maybe all you really need is a little tuition in your nutrition. The problem with weight loss is that so few really understand the fundamentals behind it. They hear the advice, “just go on a diet and do more exercise”. And while...
How Much Should I Weigh for My Height and Age?
Do you know how much you weigh? Maintaining a healthy weight is vital to your health. Experts say that weight gained starting from your mid-20s could impact your health. Your weight and weight size could connote potential health problems. If you want to keep track of...
How Many Days a Week Should You Work Out?
The question of how many days a week should you work out is a common one. Anyone starting a workout routine has pondered this. To help answer this question, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about establishing a workout schedule. We’ll go over how to find...
How to Get Rid of Stubborn Fat- 9 Simple Tips to Know
Did you know that more than one-third of American adults are obese? On top of that, another roughly one-third of adults in the U.S. are overweight. Whether you’re overweight or you just have some stubborn body fat that won’t go away, not being at the weight we want to...
The Hidden Dangers of Visceral Fat (and How to Get Rid of It!)
Those who are trying to get rid of their excess belly fat know how hard it can be. More than two-thirds of American adults are overweight or obese, opening them up to several dangerous (if not deadly) health risks. Weight loss can be challenging, and getting rid of...
How Long Does It Take to Lose Weight on Average?
How long does it take to lose weight on average? If you want to lose 10 pounds, it can take up to 5 weeks or less. It depends on various factors. It depends on how committed you are and what foods you are eating. It depends on what healthy habits you have that are...
Glycemic Index 101: What Is It, How Do You Use It, and Why Does It Matter?
Everyone has been there. You’re trying to lose weight, but nothing you do is working. Every time you go on a diet, you lose a few pounds, but then it just comes right back. One thing that could affect weight loss is carbs. One way to keep track of carbs is to use the...
The 8 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Normally, inflammation is a healthy reaction of the immune system against invading harmful foreign stimuli. But in our society, chronic inflammation has become a tool that works against our body. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) has ranked chronic...
What Happens During Detoxification?
The term “detox” is thrown around a lot, but there’s little mention of what actually happens when the detoxification process gets going. Sure, a detox is when your body starts to kick the toxins out, but how does it work and what’s the best way to go about it? We’re...
Crafting Your Waistline and Controlling Your Habit Formation
With every new year, you are likely thinking about your goals. Whether you are looking to lose weight, exercise more, or live a healthier lifestyle, habit formation is critical. Before you make new habits, though, it is essential to identify the bad habits that are...
Simple Carbohydrates vs Complex Carbohydrates: What’s the Difference?
Between 45 and 65 percent of your daily calories should come from carbohydrates. That means, if you eat 2,000 calories per day, 900 to 1,300 of them should come from carbs. This fact doesn’t give you carte blanche, though. The truth is, all carbs are not created...
Making the Macros: How to Meal Prep For Weight loss
Once the clock strikes midnight, our New Year’s resolutions take effect. Did you know that 27% of Americans make these resolutions? It’s true. Of those people, resolutions for exercise, diet, and weight-loss are the most common. Yes, a new year means a new you. That...
How a Water Schedule Ensures Your Weight Loss Success
Are you drinking enough water? Odds are, if you have to ask that question, you’re not. You should be drinking at least 64 ounces of water a day, which equates to about eight full-sized glasses of water. Drinking the proper amount of water is good for your body....
7 Small, Practical Lifestyle Changes for Weight Loss Success
Losing stubborn body fat is challenging, even for individuals who are otherwise perfectly healthy and fit. In many cases, our lifestyle habits end up slowing down otherwise monumental progress. Certain habits such as drinking, smoking, or illicit drug use are obvious...
7 Simple Tricks for Increasing Fiber Intake
When it comes to weight management, there are many elements that go into a comprehensive plan for a health-promoting diet. You want to eat foods that are nutrient-dense and low in calories. You also want to make sure that your macros are balanced. Another critical...
Why am I so anxious?
Oh no. Oh No! OH NO!!!!! Have you found that your levels of anxiety lately are through the roof?!?! I am Dr. Philip Rodger from Synchrony Chiropractic. We help people overcome chronic health struggles like headaches, migraines, anxiety, sciatica, and more. Our goal is...
7 Healthy Lifestyle Tips You Have To Try
Exercise and a nutritious diet may not be enough to live a truly healthy lifestyle. Enjoying a healthy lifestyle extends beyond these basics, and often involves a change in attitudes. For example, you could jog every day and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, but if...
Animal Chiropractic is a Thing
Chiropractic can keep EVERYONE in the Game! Many of our patients come to our clinic to get back to playing sports, exercising, or just to get their life back after an injury. Whether it’s playing golf, tennis, yoga, or swimming, normal body mechanics are required. We...
7 Great Ways to Reward Yourself for Weight Loss (That Don’t Involve Food)
Weight loss can feel like an uphill battle. Because it’s so challenging, it’s essential that you take the time to celebrate all your milestones. That said, depending on your journey, you may not want to undo some of your progress by celebrating with heavy or unhealthy...
10 Helpful Tips for Sticking with Your New Health Goals
Are you true to your word? Not just to others, but to yourself. Like if you say you’re going to cut carbs this month-will you actually do it? If you’re like most of us, probably not. Sticking to goals is hard. If it was easy it wouldn’t be a goal, it would just be a...
5 Telltale Signs You Have a Slow Metabolism (and How to Speed It Up!)
Everyone has a friend or family member born with a naturally high metabolism. They can eat what they like, do mild exercise, and stay fit and healthy. But for the rest of us, weight loss can be extremely hard, especially if we are suffering from a slow metabolism. If...
How to Find Your Weight Loss Motivation
Your New Year Resolution was to drop “X” number of pounds, but you’re nowhere near that. In fact, the thought of stepping on the bathroom scale makes you want to throw up your hands and simply indulge in a carton of Rocky Road ice cream. Don’t do it. Yes, losing...
5 Simple Ways Educators Can Increase Engagement with Families
Effective family engagement is one of the key pillars of building positive relationships between educators, children, and their families. Building positive relationships and making connections should be the foundation for everything that you do as an educator....