Healthy Lifestyle

It is that time of year when we spring ahead and lose an hour of sleep. Maybe you welcome the change, as it means longer days and the start of spring or maybe you hate that it throws off your (and your family members) sleep schedule. Whether you love it or hate it, there are many mistakes you can make when it’s time to alter your perception of time. Here are our daylight savings time tips.

We’re coming up to the end of January and now is the time when many people lose motivation and give up on their New Year’s resolutions. Just as we offer support for your spine at Williamsburg Chiropractic, we are also here to support your healthy lifestyle. Here are our tips to help you keep your resolutions this year.

Winter is tough for many reasons and shorter days and decreased temperatures make it much more challenging for those looking to get outside and get active. During the winter season, exercise is often pushed to the side. In turn, a decrease in exercise compounds the health issues from not moving enough, along with the depression and anxiety that often increases during the winter.

Thanksgiving is a little more than a week away and it is easy to get distracted by the holiday stress. Travel arrangements, meal planning, and accommodations could be making your head spin, but it’s important to take the time to remember what this holiday is all about: being thankful! Gratitude is a huge part of Thanksgiving, but it’s an attitude that could benefit your health all year long.

Turning the clock back an hour provides most of us with an extra hour of sleep one wonderful Saturday every year. As nice as it seems to get an extra hour of sleep, it still throws off your body’s clock. Most people struggle more with losing an hour of sleep in the spring, but many of us will have a difficult time falling asleep as we adjust our schedules to the time change. Here are our tips to help you through the time change.

Summertime is quickly approaching, and here in Brooklyn, we’re starting to feel the heat. No matter what time of year it is, it is always important to protect your skin. If you’re already in the habit of applying sunscreen everyday, give yourself a nice pat on the back. Unfortunately, you are part of the minority. The American Academy of Dermatology reports that only 29.9% of women and 14.3% of men regularly wear sunscreen. Here's what you need to know.