Holiday Health Tips
The holidays are upon us and we can feel the anticipation and excitement building. The family get-togethers, the food, the presents, the food, the traveling — did I mention …
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Dr. Burtis’ Articles
Anti-aging tips for health and longevity
As the weather shifts and we start to notice things changing outside, some of the older among us begin to feel the weather changing — before it even arrives! …
Why having “normal” numbers on health markers doesn’t necessarily mean you’re healthy
As I see increasing numbers of patients looking outside of mainstream medicine and turning to functional medicine for healthcare options, I am surprised by how many people will tell …
So you need surgery…or do you?
Over the summer I noticed an interesting pattern. After doing this for over 35 years and seeing over 15,000 different patients, you begin to notice a few things. For …
Your natural approach to addressing Alzheimer’s
I am covering Alzheimer’s again this month as I hear more and more about how this dreaded disease is affecting people in our area. So often, I hear people …
Getting to the root of your low energy
Dare I say that summer is finally here? Despite the unpredictability of Minnesota weather — including snow well into the spring — I think it is finally safe to …
How chiropractic benefits athletes of all ages and abilities
Spring is here at last! After a tougher than usual winter, we can now look forward to gardens, beaches, fresh air, and getting outside. A lot of patients are …
How chiropractic can benefit babies and pregnant moms
She was crying, but they were tears of joy. She told me about her history—too many miscarriages to count, but six confirmed by her doctors. Every time, about six …
How to maintain a simple, healthy diet
March is National Nutrition Month so naturally, as a healthcare professional with my master’s degree in clinical nutrition and years of experience guiding individuals to health through nutrition, I …
The Importance of Heart Rate Variability
If you have ever had concerns about your heart health, there’s one important and easy-to-measure marker that you should be keeping an eye on. Heart rate variability is an …