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Do you sit a lot? I have spent a lot of time reviewing patient habits, and one thing I always share with our community is that we often underestimate the quiet habits that shape our health. You might …
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By Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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6/4/26
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I can remember as a young kid when feed came in feed bags. Big burlap bags, some were softer cotton bags, and we brought livestock feed home from the feed elevator in them. Sometimes I would get to …
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By Terry Campbell
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5/14/26
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America is a country filled with many contradictory challenges. While there are many in this country who are not sure where their next meal will come from, there are also millions who are overweight …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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5/7/26
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Spring doesn’t politely show up on a farm—it kicks the door in with thunder and says “IM HOME”. One day it’s kind of winter, kind of not, kind of hot and the next you’re standing outside …
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By McKell Lemmerman
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4/30/26
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Prevent dementia with movement and proper sleep: A recent study published in PLOS One highlights the significant role of regular exercise and adequate sleep in protecting long-term brain health. The …
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By Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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4/30/26
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We live along the Tennessee River on the banks of Kentucky Lake. Kentucky Lake was formed in the 1940’s when the Tennessee Valley Authority built a lock and dam to raise the Tennessee River to …
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By Terry Campbell
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4/16/26
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They have returned. The harbingers of spring have been spotted. In other words the geese are back. As I am sure that I have mentioned in the past, geese and I do not get along.
Mostly because …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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4/2/26
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Let’s take a break from cow talk for a moment and talk about something just as important around a farm—the year itself.
2026 is the Year of the Horse. If you have ever truly known a horse, …
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By McKell Lemmerman
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4/2/26
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The prevalence of high blood pressure (HBP) among children and youth has nearly doubled over the past two decades, rising from 3.4% in 2000 to 6.5% in 2020, according to The Lancet Child & Adolescent …
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By Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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4/2/26
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I have always had a love affair with horsepower. If it had an engine, I was intrigued by it. My job as a young kid was to mow lawn on the farm. I was too young to drive a big tractor yet, so I spent …
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By Terry Campbell
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3/19/26
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Why is exercise important? There are thousands of online sources and books describing how to get in shape and how to get fit. For many the goal of building muscle may not be motivating, so what other …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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3/12/26
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The most wonderful time of year is finally approaching — and no, it doesn’t come wrapped in ribbon or lit by a Christmas tree. For me, the real holiday is calving season. While some farmers are …
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By McKell Lemmerman
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3/5/26
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Short-form video platforms have reshaped how we engage with digital content, training our brains to prioritize speed and novelty over depth and focus. This shift has led to noticeable changes in …
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By Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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3/5/26
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Timeshares, we all have heard of them. Most have heard bad things about them. I owned one forty years ago when I had young kids. I paid $6,800 for one week in Florida. We used it twenty-years and it …
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By Terry Campbell
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2/19/26
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While you may remember a discussion of “the birds and the bees,” with a parent or in a classroom setting, nothing of that content provides a helpful foundation for how to create a family. A …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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2/12/26
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This article is dedicated to the animals that shape a farmer’s life and give meaning to the work done before sunrise and after dark. While family and friends are essential, the deeper connection …
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By McKell Lemmerman
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2/5/26
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Here it is. The answer to the most asked question during winter months pertaining to aches and pains: Cold weather exacerbates arthritis symptoms by affecting joint fluid, circulation, and muscle …
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By Shauna Burshem, D.C.
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2/5/26
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Growing up in rural Minnesota cats were mainly an outdoor animal that sponded into existence in barns. Yes, there were plenty of people who had house cats, but the ones I saw were mainly outside …
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By RosaLin Alcoser
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2/5/26
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I have always liked Menards. My favorite lumberyard. Through many remodel jobs and new construction projects, Menards has been my go-to place for just about everything I needed. We all know that if …
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By Terry Campbell
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1/21/26
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With the New Year starting, many will take this time to set some goals for the year ahead. A frequently mentioned goal is to improve health, reduce weight, and make better lifestyle choices. Current …
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By Noel Aldrich, PhD, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist
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1/14/26
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