Faces of LIFE: Dr. Josh Bowman
D.C. alumnus, Chiropractor and Owner of Focus Chiropractic (Traverse City, Michigan) and Bowman Chiropractie (Barendrecht, Netherlands) “Chiropractic Stretching Across Continents” Sitting still does not seem to be part of Dr. Josh Bowman’s DNA. Since graduating from Life University’s (Life U) D.C. program in 2009, Dr….
Observing Nutritional Health through a Clinical Lens, with Alma Ayala Diaz – Podcast
You may have heard the moniker ‘Food is Medicine’, but what does that really look like? How can we take a nutrient-rich diet and use it to fuel good health? Alma Ayala Diaz is one of our enterprising M.S in Clinical Nutrition students who already has a fair amount of experience working in the field of nutrition. She is also President of the Food and Nutrition Club at Life University. She and our host Dr. Veronica Garcia-Chapparo discuss what steps have to be taken to pursue an education and career in Clinical Nutrition.
Naturally Fostering Improved Energy Levels
Feeling the midday slump already, but it’s only early morning? Fight the fatigue by building on healthy habits for a more energized and joyful outlook.
Converting Passion for Sports and Athletics Into a Career Path, with Riley Dalrymple – Podcast
B.S in Exercise Student and Life University (Life U) Women’s Wrestler Riley Dalrymple discusses the recruitment process that led her to come to Life U as a student-athlete, as well as her opportunities to learn how to apply her interests in sports and athletics through her degree program, her favorite courses, as well as various work opportunities on and off campus to hone her skills.
The Health of Good Karma- Why Giving Is Good for You
We at Life University (Life U) operate under the principle of Lasting Purpose: To live an inner-directed life, to give, to do, to love, to serve, out of your own abundance. Giving back to others around us is a natural extension of that. But did you know there are actually health benefits to giving back to your community?
Making Chiropractic Education Work for You, with Dr. Eric Parada – Podcast
Dr. Eric Parada, Associate Professor for Chiropractic Sciences, gets into the nitty gritty of what it takes to get chiropractic students prepared to take on chiropractic practice. He talks at length about the technological phenomenon that is lovingly referred to as PAT, which stands for Palpation and Adjustment Trainer.
Going Grain-Free or Gluten-Free? Looking at emerging diet changes from a nutritional lens
Simply put, a grain-free diet means a person avoids all grains. This includes grains containing gluten, such as wheat, spelt, barley, rye and triticale. It also includes grains that do not have gluten, such as dried corn, millet, rice, sorghum and oats.
Faces of LIFE: Dr. Salvatore Minicozzi
Shortly after the September 11, 2001, attacks in New York City, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania, Minicozzi resigned his position at Life U to work as a Ground Zero doctor in New York City.
How an emotional personal health journey led to empathy, with Phenix Cowart- Podcast
Phenix Cowart is a young lady that excudes optimism and positivity, which is an admirable outlook given her personal health battles related to a leukemia diagnosis. Cowart is a B.S in Dietetics student at Life U who has a profound interest in how proper nutrition can improve health outcomes. In the midst of hardships related to her health, Cowart has noted that she has learned a fair amount about patient emotions and the need to be empathetic which she will carry with her in her desired career as a Registered Dietitian.
Don’t Mock the Mocktail- Sober Drink Choices That Still Rock the Party
If you are an adult that doesn’t care to drink, taking a break from drinking or serving as the designated driver, you still want fun beverage options that go beyond plain water or soda. During 2020, there was a bit of a surge of alcohol sales that has since tapered off and in fact the ever-more health-conscious consuming public has begun to turn to no- and low-alcohol beverages.
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