The blood sugar solution. Blood sugar, or blood glucose, is the main kind of sugar found in the blood. Our bodies get glucose from the foods we eat. This sugar is an important energy source. And also provides nutrients to our organs, muscles, and nervous system. The absorption, storage, and [...]
Well, summer is here. And boy has it packed a punch! After that seemingly forever winter, the warmth of the sun has felt wonderful the last few weeks. But there are days the sun feels a little too hot. And for some, that heat means inflammation, redness, and painful swelling [...]
Did you know that back pain is the leading cause of workers’ compensation claims in the United States? Manual labor jobs tend to place added stress on certain areas of the spine. Chronic lower back pain, spinal fractures, and disc herniation are among the most common workplace-related back injuries. But there [...]
We have come to the last blog of our CBD series. Throughout the course of the month, we’ve discussed the myths about CBD. We’ve also covered the physical and mental benefits of this chemical powerhouse. To conclude this series, we want to dive into CBD formulation. This way you know what to look out for [...]
This month we are covering everything there is to know about CBD. Two weeks ago, we dived into the controversial topic and discussed the truths and myths regarding CBD. Last week, we discussed the many physical benefits of adding CBD to your wellness routine. As we’ve stated, CBD holds the key to the wide variety of medicinal [...]
This month we are covering everything there is to know about CBD. Last week we dived into the controversial topic and discussed the truths and myths regarding it. As we said last week, CBD holds the key to the wide variety of medicinal and therapeutic effects that the compound can offer. The more we learn [...]
The cannabis plant. Many of us immediately correlate this plant to the federally illegal drug, marijuana. But before you close out of this tab, did you know that the cannabis plant is actually a chemical powerhouse? It produces more than 400 different chemical compounds. And no, not all of them are unique to marijuana. These [...]
Here at Zock, we like to keep to our theme of balanced wellness and alternative medicine. And in doing so, we wanted to take this last week of the month to discuss natural asthma remedies. We know that depending on an inhaler and other medications for asthma can be tiring. Not to mention the pain [...]
In the past, we have discussed the importance of chiropractic care for newborns. But what about the benefits of chiropractic care for kids and teens? Kids are known for their resiliency. They seem to be made of rubber as they bounce back quickly from sickness and injury. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that they are [...]
While summer is a month often look forward to, it’s often the most overwhelming. It’s full of baseball tournaments and swimming lessons, dance recitals and science camps. Not to mention vacations, pool days, and long weekends camping. With everything going on, are you actually taking the measures to take care of yourself this summer? [...]
