No Gym? No Time? Why Metabolic Conditioning May Be Right for You

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Unless you worked with a personal trainer in the past, you probably never heard of metabolic conditioning. But after the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily shut down all of the gyms and fitness centers across the U.S., metabolic conditioning went viral, with at-home MetCon workout videos across YouTube suddenly getting thousands of new views. So what is it and why is it so popular?

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Looking to Lose Weight? Here’s the Skinny on Intermittent Fasting

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If losing weight is your goal, you already know you’ll need to eat less and exercise more. But is there perhaps a third factor involved besides diet and exercise — one that could help melt those extra pounds away just a little bit faster? There is. As it turns out, WHEN you eat may be just as important as WHAT you eat.

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5 Powerful Supplements to Boost Your Immune System

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While it’s true that eating a healthy, balanced diet can meet most of your body’s vitamin and mineral needs, there are times when your immune system could use some extra help. Stressful periods at work, inadequate or interrupted sleep, depression, lack of exercise, smoking, or even just eating too much sugar — any of these situations can take a toll on your immune health and hamper your body’s ability to fight off disease.

Thankfully, nutritional supplements can help give our immune systems an extra boost when we need it.

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The Amazing Health Benefits of Alkaline Water

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve no doubt heard of alkaline water and the alkaline diet, both of which have been made popular by celebrities, professional athletes and A-listers from around the world. But what is it that makes alkaline water so different from bottled or filtered water?

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Video Tip: Sports Chiropractor

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Dr. Dahl discusses the importance of his role as a sports chiropractor for Albuquerque athletes. Whether you’re a professional athlete or just a weekend warrior, sports injuries can happen quickly and cause a lot of pain. Why suffer? Contact our office to find out how Dr. Dahl can help alleviate pain and free up stiff, sore muscles with sports chiropractic care and other cutting-edge therapies.

Video Tip: Supplements

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Dr. Eric Dahl’s recommends utilizing supplements, such as USANA Health Sciences Inc. products, to support your natural health journey. Dr. Dahl wants to help you live a healthy and active lifestyle while taking fewer prescription medications. His focus is on alternative wellness therapies like chiropractic adjustments, medical massage therapy, proper nutrition and supplementation. 
Call us at 505-792-3311 today to schedule a wellness consultation with Dr. Dahl and learn about the different options you have for living your healthiest life. #PainFreeAtApollo#USANA#TuesdayTIp

Video Tip: Limit Prescription Medications

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Dr.Eric Dahl invites you to reach out to him for guidance with your health and wellness journey. His goal is to help his patients reduce or limit the number of prescription medications they’re taking and to improve their health through proper nutrition, lifestyle changes and chiropractic maintenance. Call us at 505-792-3311 to set up a wellness exam and to talk about the other options you have for living your healthiest life.

Video Tip: Scraping

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Dr. Dahl performs instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization therapy, also known as “scraping,” on Mr. Romello Brown of The Duke City Gladiators. If you are interested in trying this therapy for your own tight muscles or sports injuries, give us a call at (505) 792-3311 
We would love to help you live #PainFreeAtApollo.

Video Tip: Neck and Shoulder Stretch

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Is neck and shoulder pain making your job harder on you? Here are some exercises you can do right now to help! Dr. Eric Dahl shows you some corrective exercises you can do at home or even at work to start releasing tension in your neck and shoulders. It’s as easy as YMCA! Share with or tag a coworker whom you think needs to take a break to stretch! 

Video Tip: Psoas Syndrome

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Psoas syndrome can cause a snapping sensation in the hip, low back pain, and can even cause your pelvis to tilt out of place. In this video tip with Dr. Eric Dahl, Duke City Gladiators player Darryl Stonum receives a treatment to release his psoas muscle. Psoas injuries can be common in athletes, but we’ve got you covered here at Apollo Chiropractic! If you have experienced any of these symptoms and want to try this treatment out for yourself, call us at (505) 792-3311 to set up an appointment.