Shaun McGuire, DC, LLC

The Yin & Yang symbol has an estimated origin of 14,000 B.C.  As I study biology and human physiology, I find more and more wisdom in this symbol. It is composed of two equal and opposite forces that roll into…

Today, everywhere you turn someone is promoting or talking about cannabis.  Being born in 1968, I appreciate the stigma associated with the cannabis plant.  Let’s try to separate science from stigma.  Like many plants different parts have different phytonutrients causing…

Much has been written about diet, lifestyle choices, and their effects on our health.  With the advancements in technology and science, Americans still get a failing grade in health.  Obesity is an epidemic affecting 70% of adults.  One third of…

What is it?  The 2016 Noble Prize for Physiology and Medicine was awarded to Japanese Scientist Yoshinori Ohsumi for his work in this area.  Autophagy literally translates to “self eat.”  It describes the way our cells clean up worn out…

The 90’s called…Dr. Atkins wants his diet back.  High protein diets have been popular in weight loss for some time.  Currently, the “Ketone Diet” is having its 15 minutes of fame.  These diets emphasize low carbohydrate high protein consumption.  The…

Everyone knows weight management is essential to optimal health.  If you struggle with weight gain, you’re not alone.  CDC statistics reveal 7 of every 10 adult Americans are overweight or obese.  Excessive weight is related to serious diseases as reported…

Having worked in healthcare and the fitness industry for 30 years, my favorite question to ask patients is this, “What is the desired goal of your fitness routine/program?”  Remarkably, most people don’t have a response or simply respond “to get…