Apr
10
20 Things You May Be Doing That Affects Your Upper Cervical Alignment
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In a perfect world, we would all live healthy lives. Unfortunately, from the time we are born, the elements around us begin taking their toll. And whether its little things like tripping on the sidewalk as we’re walking out to the car, or major things like a severe car accident, all of it impacts our health.
Every day our bodies experience a certain amount of stress. Stress can make the muscles and ligaments in your neck tighten up and lock down, placing even more stress upon the spinal column. And when you’re out of adjustment, everything in your body has to work a bit harder to overcompensate for the problem areas.
While there are many things that can leave your upper cervical out of adjustment, here is a list of the top items you may be doing every day.
1. Sleep on your stomach.
2. Sleep on your side without the proper pillow for support.
3. Falling asleep on the couch or chair. Read more
Mar
6
Strokes affect thousands, if not millions, of people every year. Strokes can range from the “mini”, causing little if any noticeable damage; to the “major”, leaving the victim with serious damage or even death.
The prevention of strokes is a hot topic in today’s medical society – after all, people are living longer and want to continue living life to the fullest each day. Having the knowledge to help yourself avoid the risk of a stroke is an important part of healthy living. While many risk factors of strokes have been determined, most risks are identified when you wind up in the doctors office or the emergency room with a problem. What if you could stop the risk before it is even prevalent? Read more
Dec
20
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential to your overall health and well-being. Without proper rest, you run the risk of waking up sore, tired, cranky, and just feeling “blah”.
The mattress and pillow that you choose for sleeping is crucial to getting the rest your body needs. If you find yourself tossing and turning through the night and waking up stiff, sore and generally unrested, chances are that you need a different pillow or mattress – or both. The following tips can help you ensure that you are sleeping on the right pillow and mattress.
- Your mattress needs to be supportive of your entire body. One way to check the supportiveness of your bed is to look for gaps. When you lay down, if there are gaps between your body and the mattress, you need better support. Lack of support can lead to back pain. Read more
Dec
15
Tis the season for overindulging. As you move from party to party, chances are you’re having a few too many cookies and extras along the way. Maybe those jeans are now hard to button. And maybe your back hurts as you get out of bed in the morning.
So invariably you make your New Years resolutions list to include things like “diet” and “get healthy”.
With just a few simple and practical lifestyle changes, you can be on your way to not only a healthy New Year, but a healthy lifestyle for the rest of your life. It doesn’t take a lot of work. Instead it takes thought and commitment.
Limit caffeinated drinks. If you are a regular at the local coffee house, change your routine. Caffeinated drinks also cause dehydration. Instead, focus on increasing your intake of water, decaffeinated teas and other natural beverages during the day. Read more
Dec
5
Better Health Means Eating Right
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“You are what you eat.”
You’ve probably heard that saying many times over the years. And while it may make sense as you read it, it probably doesn’t stick with you when it comes time to choosing something for dinner, or making selections at the grocery store.
When you head to the store, its hard to know where to begin. You might do what a lot of people do, and look at the nutrition facts listed on almost every food in the store. Nutrition facts are based off of a 2000 calorie diet, a standard used for energy requirements for the average person. So one of the easiest ways of looking for quality foods is to count calories. Yet with this type of eating, you’ll more than likely have a diet of empty calories, meaning you’ll still lack nourishment in the foods you need the most.
To properly read food labels:
Start with the serving size. If the serving size is extremely small, the manufacturer is simply trying to keep calories, total fats and proteins at a reasonable level. In order to accomplish this, they have to reduce the portion size to something unreasonable that the majority of people will never abide by. Read more
Nov
7
When you suffer from pain, whether it is in your back, neck, joints or other parts of your body, one of the places you may not consider for treatment is the chiropractor. Chiropractors help alleviate pain by making simple adjustments to the bones in your body. They also use heat and cold therapy, as well as deep tissue massage, to provide pain relief. If you are considering seeking treatment from a chiropractor, the only thing stopping you may be the cost. Many people wonder if chiropractic care is covered by insurance.
While some chiropractic care offices may indeed accept certain types of insurance, there are many ways to pay for treatment. Chiropractors deal with this question all the time, and most are willing to talk to you about the many options available to you.
Start with a FSA, or flexible savings account. Many insurance programs today offer you the option of having a low cost insurance option, combined with a flexible savings account that you fund and use at your discretion. Once you have money in your account, you simply write checks to pay for medical expenses you deem necessary. If you talk with your chiropractor about a year long plan, you’ll quickly learn how much you’ll need over the coming year, and how much to budget into your account. Read more
Sep
23
As the weather brings cooler temperatures, you may find yourself falling into some unhealthy living habits. You may start eating more foods as a way to “stay warm”, like yummy soups and stews. And because the nights are longer, and the temperatures are colder, you’ll probably wind up spending more time on the couch, under a blanket enjoying a good book or movie. After all, colder weather is likely to have you avoid the outdoor temperatures. These tips for healthy living will help you maintain your healthy lifestyle, no matter what the season.
Avoid heartburn from all of the delicious, holiday foods by eating smaller portions, by staying active after eating a full meal, and by knowing what foods to avoid. Certain foods trigger heartburn, so knowing what your “triggers” are will help you avoid the burn and enjoy your holiday meals.
Use meditation for reducing stress. As the autumn approaches, so does the stress of the holidays. You can help unwind after a busy day of shopping or after a long day of family gatherings with some meditation. Meditation can also lower your blood pressure and give your immunity a little boost, helping protect you from cold-weather illnesses. Read more
Jun
7
Ahhh, summertime in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Colorado is known for its mild weather, sunny days and outdoor activities. Because so many of us take advantage of these conditions, we also experience something else – a lot of aches and pains.
Whether your favorite weekend activity is playing softball or taking in a Rockies game, here are 7 ways chiropractic can help you live summer to the fullest.
1. Aches and pains – from gardening to weekend sports, lower back, neck and shoulder pain can creep up on you and make it difficult to move.
2. Headaches – headaches can be caused by injury, tension or stress. Chiropractic can help alleviate the pain through regular adjustments. Read more
May
26
Can Chiropractic Care Be An Alternative To Prescription Drug Abuse
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Earlier this year, the White House came out with a new report, Epidemic: Responding To America’s Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis.
Prescription drug abuse is the nation’s fastest growing drug problem. Studies now show that prescription pain relievers are now the second most abused category of drugs after marijuana, and one of the growing, most deadly categories is opioid pain relievers.
From 1997 to 2007, the milligram per person use of prescription opioids in the US increased from 74 milligrams to 369 milligrams. And between 2000 and 2009, prescriptions dispensed increased from 174 million to 257 million, an increase of more than 48 percent. Read more
Apr
6
Spring is here! Now is the time for everyone to prepare their gardens. From flowers to food, gardens bring much joy to millions of people. The only downside to gardening is the trauma it can inflict on your body, particularly, your back.
Working in the garden consists of tilling, hoeing, pulling weeds, harvesting fruits and veggies, and other back-breaking work. For many, an hour or two in the garden leads to severe back pain. Chiropractic care can help ease the pain and let you enjoy your garden to its fullest. Read more
