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Musculoskeletal Health for High School Athletes

By Tom Schmidt / September 25, 2017

Kids all over the nation are back at school and settling down to their routines. Some of these adolescents are excited to return to competitive sports. Teen athletes get great satisfaction from playing, and it can be an excellent step on a path to lifelong fitness, but they’re also at risk for injury while practicing…

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Headaches & What Causes Them?

By Tom Schmidt / August 1, 2017

Headaches are no fun. Statistics suggest that 80-90% of people suffer headaches at some point in their lives, and one person out of six experiences a headache in a given year. They can range from minor inconveniences to full-blown, painful and debilitating migraines. Three Types of Headaches Only about 5% of headaches are symptoms of…

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What Are Your Flip-Flops Doing to Your Feet…Ouch?

By Tom Schmidt / June 23, 2017

Flip-flops. Call them thongs, call them zories, these familiar casual sandals are the essence of summer. They’re easy to put on and slip off, and they’re just a whisper away from bare-footing it. They’re cheap and fun, coming in a million and one colors. Most amusing of all, they’re a wearable daily example of onomatopoeia–a…

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It’s Scoliosis Awareness Month – Do You Know the Signs of Scoliosis?

By Tom Schmidt / June 6, 2017

Many of us remember that day in gym class every year when the school nurse screened us for scoliosis. Many Minnesota students get these checks today, and with good reason: scoliosis is the nation’s most common spinal deformity and affects approximately 3 percent of Americans. While scoliosis is fairly prevalent, many of us don’t know…

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The Affects Stress Can Have on Your Health

By Tom Schmidt / April 10, 2017

April is Stress Awareness Month. (It’s also file-your-tax-return month. Coincidence? We doubt it….) Excess stress is no fun. Increasingly, however, research is finding that stress is clinically unhealthy in a variety of concrete ways. At Life Wellness Center, we focus on the triad of health. The three pillars are mental, physical, and nutritional health. Keep…

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It’s Arch Madness Month at Life Wellness Center

By Tom Schmidt / March 9, 2017

It’s that time of year again: Arch Madness! Sure, much of the country may be obsessing with basketball right now, but at Life Wellness Center, we’re thinking about your arches and the important role they play in your foot’s structure. To help support your arches while they support you, we’re offering a special on Foot…

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11 Healthy Heart Habits

By Tom Schmidt / February 1, 2017

February is heart month — and we’re not just talking valentines. Since it was designated in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, this month has been dedicated to cardiovascular health. There’s been a lot of research in the five decades since then, and we urge our patients to be heart-conscious in their health and lifestyle…

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Dr. Tom’s Inspiration…

By Tom Schmidt / January 11, 2017

Dr. Tom Schmidt, Life Wellness Center founder, was exposed to Chiropractic care as a teenager. It was senior year on the football field. A very good season meant the Rosemount High Irish had their eye on the state championships. Three weeks out, Tom went down on the field. X-rays at the ER revealed a severe…

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12 Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday

By Tom Schmidt / December 10, 2016

Eat Well The holiday season is practically defined by edible temptations. Take the middle road–enjoy treats in moderation. You’ll feel deprived if you don’t indulge at all, so plan on some treats, and eat healthily when you’re not in social situations. Maintain Your Exercise Routine Even if your schedule is packed, reserve time for your…

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The Benefits of Giving Back

By Tom Schmidt / November 2, 2016

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” – Muhammad Ali When we think about volunteering or charitable giving, it’s natural to focus on the benefit to recipients. Whether walking dogs at the Humane Society or kicking in money for hurricane relief, the benefit to the canines and the…

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