In addition to using one of our Water Pillows (which were ranked as "Best Overall Pillow" by the Johns Hopkins Hospital Quality of Sleep Study), these tips are fantastic in helping you get a good night of sleep... lifestyle.msn.com/your-life/make-every-day-great/article.aspx

Many fruits and vegetables help to fight aging of the brain and fight cancer.  Read this article for more information! www.naturalnews.com/034545_fisetin_fruits_cancer.html

Here is just a friendly reminder to register for our Purification & Weight Loss Workshop on Thursday! Join us for the "21 Day Purification Program" This 21 day commitment will give you increased energy, along with increasing your daily productivity.  The Average weight loss is 10-15 lbs! Learn about the Purification & Weight Loss Program at our Workshop on Thursday, January 5th @ 6:15pm in our Lansing Office To register please call or 517.321.8568 or register below. Get ready f...

A lot of our patients have had their Gall Bladder removed.  Most Americans think that once you reach a certain age, the Gall Bladder quits working and that's normal.  That is NOT normal!  Please watch this video to learn how you avoid having gall bladder surgery! www.naturalnews.tv/v.asp

We are not big fans of antibiotics here at Total Health.  We believe that antibiotics inhibit your bodies ability to create a natural immunity to illness and sicknesses.  We all can agree that antibiotics are given out fairly easily if you see your medical doctor.  They are considered a "quick fix", but do not actually fix anything!  You are 6 times more likely to get a recurring infection when you take an antibiotic for it.  (this is information from the CDC!)  So...

We always want to educate our patients so they make informed decisions about their health.  Here is another article about the harmful effects of the flu vaccine.  www.naturalnews.com/034334_Institute_of_Medicine_vaccination_dangers.html As we have mentioned before, taking a daily dose of Vitamin D can help you ward off the common viruses that are floating out there.  As stated in this article, "Vaccine dangers are very real, and natural alternatives such as vitamin D and exercis...

Congratulations to Scott W. for being chosen as our Patient of the Week!  We voted on Scott because he has not missed an appointment since starting his Spinal Regenerative Program in October.  He also is excited to be here and to see his progress.  He also takes his personal health goals seriously and our goals for his progress seriously, which makes him quite competitive.  If you know our office and our staff, you know we like a good competition!  Keep up the great wor...

We've touched on how important Zinc is during the cold and flu season.  Did you know vitamin D also helps fight against those nasty viruses?  Please read the article below to learn which foods carry these essential vitamins and minerals!  www.naturalnews.com/034255_winter_colds_food_remedies.html If you need a supplement to help get these vitamins and minerals, we carry Zinc & Vitamin D in our office so stop at the front after your adjustment to help give your immune sy...

Some people are afraid of change.  Maybe it's because they might be out of their comfort zone, maybe it's because they're afraid of the change taking extra time out of their busy schedules.  What if the change can help you live a healthy, energetic, and pain-free life?  That's exactly what the changes we've made in our office are for! As many of you have already witnessed, we have converted what once was our exam room to a state-of-the-art Spinal Rehabilitation Center. ...

So I'm sure everyone has heard that Zinc helps to fight off colds and boosts your immune system.  We have a high potentcy Zinc supplement here that we recommend during cold and flu season, along with regular adjustments, to help your immune system fight off these nasty viruses.  That being said, did you know that Zinc is known to improve skin tone, aid wound healing, fight cancer and has been found critical within the brain to improve memory and cognition?  There are many benefit...

Our patient of the week is Char K. Char was chosen because she has had great attendance since starting her corrective program in September.  She also shows up to each appointment with a positive attitude and high energy.  As you can imagine from her smile, she is always a pleasure to be around! Congratulations, Char!

We stumbled across this video clip while doing some weekly research. Seems like the Medical Profession is now seeing the benefits behind Chiropractic Care!  Better late than never! www.naturalnews.tv/v.asp

Our Patient of the Week this week is Stacy B.  We voted for Stacy because she is now on the 2nd phase of her Corrective Care Plan and has been diligent about making her appointments since August!  She always comes with an upbeat attitude and is excited to share how much better she is feeling! Congratulations, Stacy!

Thought you might be interested in reading this article about a new vaccine that is being tested.  It's already been linked to nervous system problems, as you know, that's not something to take lightly! www.naturalnews.com/033988_anthrax_vaccine_medical_experiments.html

This week we have chosen Jen P. as our Patient of the Week!  Jen was chosen because she has made sure to come in 3 times a week since she started her Corrective Care in August.  She even will come in on a Saturday morning if she didn't have time during the week! (Yes, we are open on Saturdays!)  Congratulations to Jen for being such an exemplory patient and taking the necessary steps to take charge of her health and her future!

We just wanted to let all of you know that our Westphalia office will be closing early this Friday.  We will be open 2 - 3:30pm. This is only for this coming Friday, September 30th.  Hours in our Lansing office will be as normal.  Make sure you adjust your schedule so you get your Friday adjustment in before the weekend!

Seeing how we just had a long holiday weekend, I wanted to remind you about our office hours this week.   If you remember from a previous email, we are heading back to Atlanta!   we are leaving this Thursday from Flint at 8:00pm.   So what does that mean....   Our Lansing office will close Thursday July 7 at 5:00pm in order for us to make our flight.   Both Lansing and Westphalia offices will be closed on Friday July 8 and Saturday July 9.   So what ...

With any big event, there is a need for volunteers.   These are the people who make the event a success!   Without them, things get confusing and disorganized for the participants.   If the event is a race, the volunteers are even more crucial.   They have to hand out water.   They have to tell people where to go.   They have to man the registration table.   They may even help set up the course.   And with the Total Health Fitnes...

If you like unique events.... You may be a Total Health Fitness Challenger.   If you enjoy getting a little dirty (and wet)...   You may be a Total Health Fitness Challenger.   If you want something more than just a run-of the-mill 5K...   You may be a Total Health Fitness Challenger.   If you like climbing, running, crawling, carrying, more running, leaping, more climbing, more running, and more crawling...   You may be a Total Health Fitness Ch...

Sorry...  I should've sent this yesterday, right after we got back from our Atlanta Bootcamp.   It was an unbelievable event!   Our entire Total Health Team learned a lot!   We hope we can bring that knowledge to you so we can continue our mission to make a POSITIVE difference in the lives we touch.   I just wanted to say Thank You for your patience and understanding that we closed both offices on Friday and Lansing on Saturday.   If we didn't...

Next Thursday (June 9) we are headed to Atlanta!   Not just Dr. Monica and me...but our entire Total Health Team!   We are all participating in a Chiropractic Bootcamp.   Because we will be in Atlanta, we are closing our Lansing office at 5pm on Thursday June 9.   Our Westphalia office will still be open on Thursday;  Dr. Monica and I are not flying out until Friday (our Kindergardener is graduating Friday morning!).   But both offices will be CLOS...

We are altering our Lansing office hours slightly.   Starting Tuesday May 31, our new hours will be as follows:   Monday-Friday: 7:30-11:30am and 3:00-6:00pm. Saturday: 8:30-11am   Our Westphalia office hours will remain the same:   Tuesday: 3:15-6:00pm Thursday: 1:00-4:00pm Friday: 2:00-5:00pm   If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.   Thank you and we hope to see you soon!   Doc  

  The Total Health Fitness Challenge is back!   But we have some changes.   It is NOT a 12 week exercise challenge in which you earn points.   That's what we did the last time.   But I wanted to make it more exciting...and challenging!   So Total Health Chiropractic and DeWitt Township have teamed up to create the all new Total Health Fitness Challenge!   It is a very unique race that tests all areas of your fitness.   I coul...

What are the main problems with the current health care model in America? What are the roadblocks to health and wellness that we face as Americans?   Why do we stop doing healthy things...even they make us feel good when we do them?   What common diseases are NOT helped with drugs, but are better treated nutritionally?   As promised, to promote the Wycoff Wellness Center's Open House event on Saturday January 22 from 9am to 4pm, here is the audio interview ...

  Just a quick reminder that we both of our offices will be open Christmas Eve.   In Lansing, we will be there from 7:30 to 12:30.   And in Westphalia, our hours are 10am to Noon.   If we don't see you then, have a great Christmas!   Doc 

Just wanted to let you know that we will closed on Thanksgiving Day, which I'm sure you already figured out. But, we will be open in Lansing on Friday from 9am to 1pm and our normal hours on Saturday from 8:30 to 11am. So come on by when you get done with all of your shopping! We will be closed in Westphalia on Friday. Thanks so much and have a great Thanksgiving! Doc

As promised, here is the fourth part to the Total Health Body Balance exercise program... MOBILITY TRAINING! Watch the video below to show you what it is, and the 8 movements everyone must learn.  ===========> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=933xsFsdCM4

Hopefully you remember the first two parts of the Total Health Body Balance program. If not, here's a quick reminder. First is Structural Correction. This is the most common missing element of an exercise program. If your structure (i.e. posture) is poor, your performance will be poor. So you have to do specific corrective exercises to correct your posture as you engage in an exercise program. Second is Myofascial Release. In other words, massage. You need to roll out the tight knots in your m...

One aspect of exercise that often gets swept under the rug is recovery and regeneration. Many trainers and coaches subscribe to the notion that if you aren't going all out on every workout then it's just not worth it. But to make gains, your body has to recover and regenerate. That's where myofascial release (i.e. massage) comes in. Check out this video to see what I mean: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woDhWStSMXg   Doc

I have seen a lot of exercise programs over the years. Most of them address the common areas of exercise.... Cardio, Strength, Endurance, Flexibility, etc Those are all essential to health and fitness. But there is a huge component they are missing. This particular area is not missing from our Total Health Body Balance program. Click on the link below to watch what I'm talking about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX4bgBUGo_w

I'm excited to say that The Total Health Body Balance exercise program is almost ready! I had a seminar in my office going over the program and it went great! I recorded it so all I have to do now is put it all on DVD in an easy to use format. Plus I'm going to do some testing on it with a select group of people so they can give me even more feedback on this very specific exercise program. Over the next few weeks I'll show you some preview videos so you can get a better understanding of why ...

When one of my patients tells me they didn't do anything to cause the pain that they have, I have them go to page 152 of my book.   Here is what page 152 says: “I don’t know what I did to make it hurt.” That’s a statement I hear almost every day. The following list consists of various physical, chemical, and emotional/mental stresses you potentially put onto your body, currently or in the past. Repeated abuse of these stressors causes your body to get out of balance, makin...

It’s been a pretty exciting week with my book coming out.   If you haven’t had a chance to take a look, click here.   But I’m not stopping there to help you get healthy….   Where you feel pain is not necessarily where the cause of the pain is.   A great example is a heart attack.   Where do most people who have heart attacks feel pain?   Many times they get left arm pain.   If you went to your doctor and told him you had left arm pain, and he or s...

If you've read our blog over the last couple months, you know that I've been working on my first book.   I even asked you to ask any health questions you would like answered so I could address them in the book.   So I took those questions and other health information that I've learned over the years and wrote a book.   I'm excited to say that it's finally done!    It's called Get Healthy Now for Life: A Practical and Easy-to-Follow Guide to a Healthy Life. The...

I don't get the paper anymore. There's just way too much pessimism and gloom and doom. If something is bad enough, sure enough someone will tell me so why read the newspaper or watch the news for that matter. I do like to read the sports section though.  That section's pretty safe to read. And so is the Life section.  That is until I read it a week ago. There was an article talking about baby boomers and exercise.  It talked about how exercising was a cause of baby boomers' h...

 As you can see from the subject line, I am writing a book.   I never thought I would write a but I found something I'm passionate about, have a lot of experience with, and want to share it with you.   It's something that everyone wants but many don't know how to go about getting it.   I see and hear it everyday and I just had to do something about it.   This might even be you and that's why I need your help.   The topic I'm talking about is g...

I apologize if any of you are offended by my choice of words in the title.  I don't like using the word "suck" but that's the word patients use when describing getting old. Plus, I also wanted to get your attention. I hear it almost everyday..."getting old sucks." They also may tell me, "don't get old, you'll feel like I do." I am 34 years old and if you're reading this and in your 40's, 50's, or 60's, you may be thinking what do I know about getting old since I'm only 34 years old...

Seems like an odd title for an article doesn't it? Thanksgiving just past but I am still thankful for many things including getting sick. Let me explain. The week of Thanksgiving was extra hectic and stressful this year. My wife's grandpa passed away early in the week so we drove to the Chicago area for the wake and funeral Tuesday and Wednesday.  Then Thursday morning we drove back to Michigan for Thanksgiving at my family's house. That in and of itself is stressful but when you get o...

Not many things can make me turn off sports when I'm watching or listening. But this did. Watch and listen to what I have to say. Click here to view

My life's goal is to make a positive difference in the health of thousands of people before (and even after) I'm gone. Everything I do is geared to making my life, my family's life, and even your life better and healthier.  Maybe I'm being a little melodramatic, but I hope you get my point. It makes me think about what we do, like: The community events we have like the Total Health Fitness Challenge and the Children's Health and Wellness Expo are desinged for you and you don't even have ...

I just met with our computer guy to see how we can improve and protect our server, computers, etc. When we were talking, it sounded a lot like what I tell you: "If you wait until something is broken, you've waited too long." I don't want to wait for my computers to crash and lose all of my information before I do something about it.  Just like I don't want to wait until I have symptoms like pain, headaches, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, overweightedness (I just made that word up...

Hi, I`m Dr. Ryan Wohlfert, owner of Total Health Chiropractic. I`ve developed this website to provide you with information, ideas, and inspiration to help you reach optimal health and fitness successfully. Whether you want just a few good strategies or a comprehensive health and fitness system, you`ll find it on this website. I suggest you start by signing up to the Total Health Membership Site. You`ll have access to health and fitness programs, weekend warrior workouts, exercise and nutr...