There’s nothing like having a tall cold glass of sweet orange juice with your breakfast.  It’s a healthy way to start the day right?  Well… no, not really.  But wait!  Oranges are fruit and fruit is good for you and orange juice is full of vitamin C and calcium and other healthy stuff.  Right?? Kind … Continue reading Eat Fruit But Don’t Drink Fruit Juice →

After doing a workout, your body will need to recover and rebuild, however, keep in mind that this process takes place 24 hours a day, not only after working out.  Calories eaten after a workout are less likely to be stored as fat because they are used to replenish the glycogen lost during activity. Glycogen … Continue reading Refuel Before and After Your Workouts →

Luckily, breathing is an automatic action performed by the body that we don’t really have to think about too much. Breathing plays a key role in both posture and spinal stabilization. But just because it is automated, doesn’t mean that we will never have issues with breathing. In fact, a recent study demonstrated that 75% … Continue reading Breathing to Correct Posture and Alleviate Pain →

A few times per year it is a good idea to give yourself a few days of detoxification. Even if you are a relatively healthy eater, your digestive system will appreciate a few days off from the intensive process of digestion. Did you know that 20-50% of the energy that we use during the day … Continue reading Need a Quick Detox to Get Healthier? →

At Back to Function, we get to work with a number of different youth athletes from a multitude of sports. A common question that we are asked, especially by young male athletes is, “how can I put on weight and add some muscle mass?” First, you better be hitting the gym and lifting weights. Some … Continue reading Are You an Athlete Looking to Add Muscle Mass? →

The supplement industry is a 2 billion dollar industry. Obviously, many of us are using vitamin and mineral supplements in an attempt to achieve some type of health benefit. But, does taking a daily multivitamin/mineral supplement actually improve your health? From a research standpoint, there doesn’t seem to be any long term studies that support … Continue reading Should I Take Vitamin and Mineral Supplements? →

With all the fad diets out there, are you confused about what types of foods you should eat to lose weight? Well you are not alone. All of the BTF doctors get that question many times per week, so we thought we should address it in an article to help clear up the confusion. The … Continue reading What Foods Should I Eat to Lose Weight? →

Typically, when someone decides that they need to get in better shape and lose weight, they start a jogging program. Unfortunately, this can be a mistake for a number of reasons. New research has shown that jogging can actually shorten your lifespan! Scientists from the Cardiovascular Research Institute at the Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania … Continue reading Is Jogging Actually Bad for You? →

First off, it is an honor and a privilege to be able to work with the Los Angeles Kings National Hockey League team. This is the first season that I have had a defined role with the Kings as the Team Chiropractor. In the past 4-5 seasons, the Kings training staff have referred players to … Continue reading What is it Like Being the Team Chiropractor for the Los Angeles Kings? →

Muscle pain can affect anyone from athletes to outdoor enthusiasts to stay-at-home moms. Strains, tears and pulled muscles are not only painful, they can cause muscle weakness and reduced performance. Recent studies have linked vitamin D deficiency to many ailments, including muscle injury. Understanding how vitamin D works and how it can help keep your … Continue reading How Vitamin D Can Help Battle Muscle Injury →