Wellness Blog

As some of you may have noticed (at least I hope you noticed), I was out of the office last week Wednesday through Friday. I wish I could say that I was at an exciting chiropractic conference or sitting on a beach somewhere, but, alas, I was at home, in bed, sick. My symptoms included: […]

A couple of related research studies caught my eye this week.  A study in the Annuals of General Psychiatry (as described here by NPR) details that moreAmericans, including children, than ever are being prescribed multiple psychiatric medications.  The authors found that patients are commonly prescribed untested combinations of drugs, where the efficacy and possible side […]

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Friday, January 15th, 6:00 pm Mrs. Murphy’s Irish Bistro We just wanted to thank you again for attending our “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” dinner party last Friday night! To our valued patients: Thank you for helping us achieve our […]

As many of you know I’m in the middle of my Detox/Purification Program (day 8).  I had planned on blogging before this but we’ve been a little crazy around the office.  While it hasn’t been easy, I’m actually doing better than I anticipated.  My energy levels have high, I’m going to the bathroom normally, and […]

Have you ever heard of a GMO? How about a GMO as it pertains to our food? If you haven’t, you are not alone. GMOs are quite common in our food supply, yet they have a very mysterious way of disguising themselves throughout our grocery store shelves. Thus, I have provided the ABCs to GMOs in […]

For today some quick hits on the latest in health news: Fish Oil As many of you know one of the dietary supplements that we are constantly reminding our patients of the importance of is Fish Oil – Omega 3 Fatty Acids. A number of new studies have come out that re-enforce this view (my […]

Great article last weekend in the Chicago Tribune regarding Vaginal Birth After C-section (VBAC). http://icpa4kids.org/Wellness-Articles/things-you-can-do-to-avoid-an-unnecessary-cesarean/Think-About-It-Choosing-Cesarean-Birth.html

We’re very excited to announce Dr. McKinley’s appearance on the Medical Voices Health and Wellness Webinar Series hosted by Dr. Meyer Eisenstein this Wednesday, February 24th, 8:00 pm! MedicalVoices.org,  the International Medical Council on Vaccination, and Homefirst Health Services, jointly sponsor the Medical Voices Health and Wellness Webinar Series with an aim of bringing the […]

Don’t worry, you didn’t miss a thing!  To listen just click here and follow the instructions. MedicalVoices.org,  the International Medical Council on Vaccination, and Homefirst Health Services, jointly sponsor the Medical Voices Health and Wellness Webinar Series with an aim of bringing the top medical and wellness professionals, including MD’s, DC’s, and researchers, together to educate […]

Do you have the Winter Blues? It’s March, which means the highly anticipated spring and summer months are right around the corner! However, the dark, cold winter season tends to linger through the spring, especially in the great city of Chicago. Many people might even go as far to say that the winter season wears […]