U.P. Health, Norway Michigan

01/27/2026

Looking for a healthy snack option? We are all stocked up on IQ Bars. They have 1-2 g sugar, no artificial anything, adaptogens, protein, and are loaded with flavor. Stop in and try one, or all, of the flavors! Buy them individually or by the box.

01/26/2026

We ARE open today. As many people may have been informed, AT&T is having some difficulties today and we have them for our communication services. If you can't get in touch with us by phone, the internet is *mostly* working (so far). Otherwise, we ARE open and will be in the office from 2-6 this afternoon. Fortunately, we don't need technology to get you adjusted. Feel free to just stop in. Stay warm.

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01/22/2026

Have you been following Dr. Kristen's contest over on Wellness Wonderland with Dr. Kristen Ball? It sounds like she's up to something...🤔 If you answer all 10 questions by 2 days after the 10th question is posted, you will be entered to win a wellness prize. If you don't already follow her page, you should check it out. She shares all kinds of great healthy tips, tools, and tactics. Make sure to answer the questions directly on her page for it to count toward the drawing.

I am going to be asking some questions over the next week or so. Anyone who participates and answers ALL the questions within 2 days of the final question will be put into a drawing to win a choice of a prize. The prize will have to do with health and wellness. One of the options will not require you to be local. The other options will. There will be 10 questions total.

Question 3: 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒃𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕? Any topic or modality is fair game. The more ideas the better.

01/09/2026

Regular visits to your chiropractor can help keep your nervous system healthy and keep problems from becoming permanent. And, although many people think of chiropractors as spine doctors, we have a wealth of information on how to keep your WHOLE body healthy. If you don't have a chiropractor, you might want to think about getting one to partner in your wellness. Check out Dr. Kristen's Wellness Wonderland with Dr. Kristen Ball page for a whole bunch of healthy living tips, tools, and tactics!

Do you know your own body?

How well do you pay attention to what it is trying to tell you?

Do you notice the small changes that indicate something isn't quite right?

Do you just blow them off saying, "Oh, it's just part of getting older", or "Oh, it's nothing"?

Do you notice them but just hope they will go away or just hope they don't get worse?

The truth is, our bodies are giving us information on how it is functioning every day. We notice some of them, we ignore many of them, we worry about things that hurt us or get progressively worse, but do we step in and take measures to change them at the earliest warning bell?

In just about every case, noticing a problem and addressing it as soon as it starts will result in the best outcome. Making lifestyle choices in our younger years to support how we want to live in our "golden" years is essential. You don't get to live a healthy retirement by luck. It's by the choices you made every day up until that point. The sooner you address an issue, the less likely it will get serious and alter your life possibly permanently. Our bodies are amazingly resilient and will cope with an issue for many, many years before it sets off all the warning bells and alarms alerting you that you have a real medical issue. The heart attack at 50 started at 30, the cancer at 55 started at 26, type 2 diabetes that requires insulin at 60 started at 28, that osteoporotic bone fracture at 70 started at 23, you get the idea.

So, what kinds of things is your body trying to tell you 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒘? Are you going to stop, listen, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 do something to change the trajectory of your health? Or, are you going to put your health on the back burner and wait until your body 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 you to do something about it (and by then, the permanent damage has already been done)?

I'll share something in the comments that I've noticed about my health and have decided to take seriously 𝐧𝐨𝐰, before more damage is done. Feel free to share in the comments something that you are going to work to correct so that you don't suffer catastrophic consequences later.

01/08/2026

We have some exciting news! We have partnered officially with Humble Brand to carry their products. They make clean and effective deodorants, soaps, and lip balms. We will be placing an order soon. What kinds of things would you like to see in our office? We currently have some of their deodorant scents and lip balms but are looking to expand for your convenience. Please feel free to post the scents or items you would personally use in the comments. It helps me to put together the best order.

Simple & Effective Aluminum Free Deodorant & Personal Care Products

01/06/2026

Are you struggling to stay well with all the illnesses going around? Here are some really great natural ways to help your body fight off viruses and bacterial infections. These plants have powerful chemicals that inhibit the growth of viral and bacterial invaders all while supporting your body to be it's healthiest. Check out Dr. Kristen's page, Wellness Wonderland with Dr. Kristen Ball for more tips on how to stay healthy when everyone seems to be sick.

I have been sharing ways to help keep you healthy during this "illness" season. I have shared lifestyle suggestions and and supplements to help prevent you from getting sick. Never getting sick in the first place is ideal, however, not always reality. So, if you are starting to feel under the weather, or you know you've been around someone who was unwell, here are some herbal (and one mineral) ideas to help. These remedies help to prevent the infection itself from replicating and thriving in your system. This will give your immune system additional time to wipe out the invaders. In my home, we always have the first box on hand and we eat a lot of garlic, thyme, ginger and rosemary. Which of these have you tried? Which do you find most beneficial? Do you have others that you love that aren't on the list?

12/31/2025

We will be open regular business hours tomorrow, December 31, 2025 from 9 am- 4 pm. We will be out of the office from 12-2 for lunch.

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12/30/2025

If you read Dr. Kristen's post yesterday and were wondering which supplements can help support your immune system, well, wonder no more. Check out her post from today at Wellness Wonderland with Dr. Kristen Ball. She provides a list of supplements for immune system support. We offer several of these options right in the office at great prices for your convenience. All of our supplements in office have been vetted by Dr. Kristen for top quality and effectiveness.

Just remember to check with your healthcare provider before starting something new. This list is by no means exhaustive, but it's a good start. You don't need to take everything on the list to get benefits (as a matter of fact, we don't recommend taking them all at once), but if you want a little extra oomph this "sick season", be sure to check your options.

So many people seem to be struggling with the "creeping crud" going around. I shared in another post some lifestyle suggestions to help keep your immune system strong (go check it out).

One of the suggestions I gave was using supplements to help support your immune system. Taking these will prepare your immune system so that it is ready for action if you come in contact with any germs. They are best to be taken 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 you get sick but can also be beneficial once you feel it coming on. It is important to be aware that some of these in the second column should be taken only for short periods of time so that your immune system isn't stimulated too much.

So, without further ado, here is a list of supplements that I have found to be beneficial in supporting the immune system so it can function at its best. This list is by no means exhaustive, as there are SO MANY out there. These just happen to be the ones I have found to be effective over my years in practice.

Always remember that supplements can have side effects too, so you should consult with a medical professional that is familiar with your medical history before taking anything new. Some prescription medications should not be used with certain supplements. Be sure to check with your pharmacist to determine if they are safe for you to take.

12/30/2025

We are wishing you the happiest, most prosperous of new years! In order to get you into the new year in the best shape possible, we will be operating at our regular business hours this week. They are posted below for your reference.

12/30/2025

If you are concerned about getting the creeping crud going around, check out this post from Dr. Kristen! And, of course, don't forget that getting adjusted regularly helps to keep your immune system working at its best, too! Stay tuned for more information on how you can keep yourself healthy this winter, and in the meantime, check out Wellness Wonderland with Dr. Kristen Ball

"It's going around." Click for tips on how to avoid it catching you.

There are many people experiencing a constellation of illnesses right now, which isn't uncommon for this time of year. This being said, illness seems to be hitting some people a little harder this year. One thing to remember is prevention and preparation ARE the best medicine. If you protect and support your immune system, it will protect you. So, here are some reminders on how to best support your immune system so that you might not have to suffer "what's going around" or, if you do, these tips can help get you through it faster and less miserably.

👉Avoid sugar, especially refined sugar. Sugar will make your immune system "sleepy" and less ready to fight off any "germs" that you may encounter.

👉 Get enough rest. Your body fights infections and heals while you are asleep. Getting enough sleep is important give your immune system time to work and repair.

👉 Eat whole foods with plenty of nutrients and healthy fats. Eating a variety of natural foods helps to ensure you are getting all of the nutrients your body needs to function properly.

👉 Take a QUALITY multi-vitamin. This can be important for everyone, but especially for people who don't have the most diverse or healthy diet.

👉 Make time for stress management. Stress is one of 𝒕𝒉𝒆 leading causes of illness. Unmanaged stress will not only tank your immune system, but it will wreak havoc on every other system of your body as well. You are exponentially increasing your risk of seasonal illnesses as well as chronic disease if you do not have a stress management routine.

👉 Exercise regularly. Getting regular exercise stimulates the immune system, improves blood flow, moves lymphatic fluid (the fluid where many of your immune system cells reside), helps to reduce stress, lowers bad inflammation, moves the air more forcefully in and out of your lungs to clear invaders and secretions, and raises body temperature which can kill pathogens.

👉 Avoid alcohol, smoking, fast food, foods with artificial ingredients, and "junk food". We are all aware at this point that these things are not helping to keep us healthy.

👉 If you have been around people who are sick, in large crowds, or are feeling a "little ick" coming on, you can take some supplements that help to boost your immune system and some that help to fight off "germs" because of their natural germ fighting abilities.

👉 Stay hydrated. Your body cannot properly detoxify if you are not well hydrated. Drinking water, electrolyte drinks, herbal teas, and other natural healthy beverages can help your body function at its best and ensure that the "trash" is removed quickly. It also provides moisture to the mucous membranes in your nose, mouth, lungs, and digestive tract. If these are not properly moistened they will be less able to fight off invading germs. If your house is too dry, get a humidifier.

12/29/2025

Even though there are mountains of snow... we ARE open!

We will be open for regular business hours today. If you don't feel safe, or can't get out, we are happy to reschedule your appointment. But, if you need to be seen today and can get here safely, we will be available. Happy Winter! ❄️☃️

12/26/2025

Despite the icy conditions, we ARE open today. We will be here from 9-12 and 2-4. If you have had a slip, we can treat you today! If you don't want to go out, we will be happy to see you Monday instead. Be safe on the ice.