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LiteCure Laser Therapy – Can It Help Your Pain? Can Laser Therapy help you? Therapeutic lasers have been around for over 50 years and in 2002 the FDA cleared therapeutic lasers in the United States for treating injuries and enhancing recovery. At GCSS, we are lucky enough to offer LiteCure Laser Therapy to our patients.…

Macros: The Newest Trend in Nutrition and Why It Works By Nicole Torres Chances are you know, know of or have heard about someone who is “counting their macros” as a means of weight loss or body composition change. “Macros” short hand for “macronutrients” are classified into 3 main categories: Protein, Carbs and Fat. This…

Beans, Beans, the more ya eat, the more ya….. FIBER!!!! What is it? Dietary fiber, also known as roughage or bulk, includes the parts of plant food your body can’t absorb or digest. Unlike other food components, such as fats, proteins or carbohydrates — which your body breaks down and absorbs — fiber isn’t digested…

Choosing The Right Chiropractor for YOU Choosing which chiropractor is best for you is not an easy task. Many people believe that one chiropractor is the same as the next, but this couldn’t be any further from the truth. The chiropractic profession has a wide array of philosophies and techniques that differ from doctor to…

Flip Flops, Friend or Foe? Flip flops…we all seem to have a pair or 10. They slip on so easily and make our summer attire look good, but are they really a good fit for our feet? In short, the answer is no. While flip flops may be your go to summer shoes, they provide…

Were you debating on having a glass of wine this weekend? Well, new studies show the consumption of red wine may boast positive health benefits! So, go ahead, indulge a little bit! -Red wine contains resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant compound. Resveratrol protects your heart and arteries against the effects of saturated fat in your diet!…