Stress has been rising over the past two years with the ongoing COVID pandemic, seemingly endless stream of new variants, and a desire to return to normalcy.  Stress is a normal part of life and can even be healthy but learning how to balance and relieve unnecessary stress is key to a healthy life! 

After the year we survived and now through the year we thrived.

What a ride. I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling a sense of urgency in my life these days.

​I feel a need to put what matters most in my life first. ​

It’s easy to forget that your body is trying to cope with some serious stress as well. Maybe you don’t realize it right away, but your body has undergone a form of trauma, also known as a physical stressor. Over time, the stress on your body can get worse and worse if left unaddressed.  And, yes!  Regardless of how minor the accident, your body has experienced trauma.

I stared at her.  
​“Noooo, mom - ugh - you can’t be serious.”  

As I sat in the top bunk, above my sister’s bed, this was my response to my mother informing us that we’d be joining a local kung fu school.  Oh, how I dreaded learning martial arts!  

​The truth is...I ended up loving it, and eventually started teaching there, where I had the privilege of seeing the power of martial arts.  Though many people perceive martial arts to be all about “punching, kicking, and yelling,” the art actually addresses much more, reaching nearly all areas of life.  ​

Society is still dealing with the stress of the first half of 2020's events. Now, more than ever, we all need a little extra pampering to keep ourselves sane while still safely venturing out to have summer fun in the sun with our families. Total Wellness is our motto and by integrating our three simple self-care suggestions into your routine you'll find your mind, body, and emotional state feeling a bit more well-off than you did before.
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Read on to learn about how taking care of your total self can be amplified though making the simple choices of using sunscreen this summer, deliberately stepping away from stressful social media content, and choosing to regulate your sleep schedule. 

A graduate of Harvard University and New York University School of Medicine, Dr. Galland is board-certified in internal medicine. He is listed in Leading Physicians of the World and America’s Top Doctors. 

​We have read Dr. Galland's article multiple times digesting his information and understanding some of the science behind COVID-19.  We wanted to provide a brief summary but most definitely encourage you to take the time to read the article in entirety!

You can find the full article here.  You can click "Read More" for our summary of Dr. Galland's abundant information.

Dear Practice Members,
We have decided to open for emergent and injury care beginning April 1.  You can read our original response to the COVID-19 outbreak, here.  We have been very closely following the outbreak numbers in both Snohomish and King Counties.  We still believe strongly that it is important to continue to stay home for all non-essential purposes.  

Hello Practice Members & Friends!
If you've been around McCann Family Chiropractic ("MFC") for any period of time, you've probably heard Dr. Matt talk about the importance of daily spinal hygiene.  Just like brushing your teeth, these daily exercises will help keep your spine feeling fine.  :)