by Dr. Katherine | Sep 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Pour Me A Drink!
Here we are in September and while it is “ Pumpkin Spice Season” many other places here in Phoenix it is still HOT! As we head into what we all hope is the last bit of our summer I want to talk about the importance of staying hydrated! This months biohack is hydration and how proper hydration improves the way your body functions.
I tell patients all the time at Desert Valley Chiropractic “a car ride in Phoenix is enough to dehydrate you!” and I am only partially kidding! If you are already walking around “ under hydrated” it does not take much in our desert heat to tip the scale into dehydration.
It is estimated that about 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated . By definition dehydration occurs when more fluids are leaving the body through sweating, breathing, urinating, defecating, and crying than are coming in. The recommended amount of water you should be taking in is a minimum of half your body weight in ounces of water. So if you weigh 160lbs you should drink 80 oz of water or 8 10oz glasses.
Exercise and water:
The rule of 1/2 your body eight in ounces does not account for exercise or our desert climate! When exercising you should add 10 ounces for every 20 minutes of exercise. So if you do a 60 minute workout add an additional 30 oz. In our 160lbs scenario you would want to drink about 130- 150 oz of water in a day. Another important piece of the hydration game is electrolytes. If you have become dehydrated your body will need the help of electrolytes to allow water to enter the cells and truly rehydrate you.
How do I know if I am dehydrated?
A simple way to check your hydration is to pinch the skin on the back of your hand. If you pinch the skin and it quickly it goes back into place, then god job! You are fairly well hydrated if it slowly returns to normal over a few seconds you could use a glass of water.
Here is a list of symptoms that indicate your body is not getting enough water and you may be chronically dehydrated or under hydrated.
- Constipation
- Dark urine
- Headaches
- Lightheadedness and dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Muscle cramps
- Rapid heart beat
- Extreme thirst
- Less frequent urination
- No tears
- Unsatisfied hunger
- Low blood pressure
- High blood pressure
- Skin disorders
- Brain fog
- Irritability
As you can see these symptoms involve multiple systems in the body, they are also often shrugged off as “normal”, part of other pathologies or unknown causes.
What about electrolytes?
I see a lot of patients who tell me ( emphatically) they are drinking lots of water! Yet they still have muscle aches, cramps, headaches, and constipation. As a result we are having trouble getting their adjustments to “hold” or feel good for as long as we would like between visits. This is where electrolytes come into play.
Electrolytes are minerals involved in the many processes of the body including muscle contraction, pH regulation and hydration. The following electrolytes are found in the body bicarbonate, phosphate, magnesium, calcium, chloride, potassium, and sodium. Also, these minerals are found in fluids like sweat, blood and urine. Sweating, excessive urination, and certain mediations can deplete these minerals. Once in the body these minerals become positive and negative charges that help spark the firing of nerve cells and the regulation of the flow of water in and out of the cells. This is why you can be drinking a lot of water but if the electrolytes are off you are not actually hydrating the cells and rehydrating your body.
Natural sources of electrolytes
- Coconut water
- Bone broth
- Celery
- Cucumber
- Pink Himalayan salt
Remember to look for healthy organic options when you can!
Situations that can call for some extra electrolytes are intense workouts or sweat sessions ,( remember what I said about phoenix car rides?!), a night out with some drinks, spending time at higher elevations like flying or hiking our beautiful mountain trails! When you can try to supplement with electrolytes before some of these activities. I prefer electrolyte supplements like Liquid IV and Nuun tabs over some of the other sugar filled and dye filled options.
While it is important to increase your water intake if you are dehydrated your foods can also be a source of hydration and electrolytes especially fruits and vegetables.
Foods that hydrate
- Strawberry’s 92 % water
- Water melon 92 % water
- Tomatoes 94% water
- Carrots 90% water
- Zucchini 95% water
- Cucumbers 90% water
- Bell peppers 92% water
So as we come to the end of our hot sweaty summer remember to hydrate your body and get those electrolytes in!
by Dr. Katherine | Aug 26, 2022 | biohacks, Chiropractic In Phoenix, Exercise, Health, Uncategorized, wellness
One of my favoritee things about being a chiropractor at Desert Valley Chiropractic is restoring patients ability to do the things they love and returning them to active lifestyles. In fact, it may be my most favorite thing! Seeing our patients regain their ability to hike, bike, walk, practice yoga, garden and enjoy time with their family and friends is incredibly rewarding. The amazing bonus is we get to do it using gentle effective activator adjustments and NO drugs! Your ability to move and exercise is so strongly linked to both your quality and quantity of life that it is not an over statement to say getting active can literally save or change your life. So this month we are going to discuss exercise and why just 30 minutes of activity might be the ultimate life changing biohack!
Numerous health care professionals have stated that if you could bottle the benefits of exercise you would have a miracle drug or supplement at your disposal! The benefits of getting just 30 minutes of exercise a day include:
Sign me up! Where do I start?
So where do you start if you or a loved one are struggling to be active or can’t do 30 minutes of exercise? I would recommend starting where you are, if you can do five minutes do five minutes. You don’t have to do an hour of Cross Fit to reap the rewards of exercise (if you are doing an hour of Cross Fit AWESOME keep going!). Start with walking or swimming both are excellent low impact exercises. Revisit each one of the topics in this blog series. The topics we have discussed so far have all been chosen to help with healing, vitality and energy. Get your vitamin D tested, practice breathing exercises, work on your posture, do vagus nerve exercises, clean up your diet and at the top of the list GET ADJUSTED chiropractic keeps you moving!
Exercise Facts
Exercise is defined as any movement that makes your muscles work and requires your body to burn calories. There are many types of physical activity, including swimming, running, jogging, walking, biking, sports and dancing, to name a few. Being active has been shown to have many health benefits, both physically and mentally. It may even help you live longer
Exercise and physical activity are good for just about everyone, including older adults. No matter your health and physical abilities, you can gain a lot by staying active. In fact, studies show that “taking it easy” is risky. Often, inactivity is more to blame than age when older people lose the ability to do things on their own. Lack of physical activity also can lead to more visits to the doctor, more hospitalizations, more use of medication and more illnesses.
Approximately 85 percent of people in North America live largely sedentary lifestyles this includes our children. The human body was designed to move, and when it’s deprived of this movement, the results can manifest as poor physical health, mood disorders, and accelerated aging. In fact, studies show that inactivity might be as bad for our health as smoking, leading to increased risks of chronic health problems such as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and some forms of cancer. Your physical and mental health depend so much on exercise that not getting enough is considered one of the 10 major risk factors for death worldwide.
Regular exercise is a highly effective way to relieve stress, anxiety, and depression, which affect millions of people throughout the United States. In addition to lowering your risks for chronic diseases, making your body move boosts your energy and improves your overall fitness. Likewise, more energy and a leaner, healthier body can boost your self-confidence.
Lack of physical activity can also strongly influence the rate at which your body ages. Inactivity accelerates the loss of muscle tissue, a process also known as atrophy, leading to weakness, increased risk of injury, and reduced coordination. This contributes to increased fall risks and decreases the ability to live independently . Inactivity also ages your brain by contributing to memory loss and brain fog.
Fortunately, experts agree you can combat these risks with just 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise every day.
The specific benefits of daily 30-minute workouts, such as reduced risk of disease, improved blood pressure and increased bone density, can be measured using diagnostic testing .However, many positive changes will stand out to you and your loved ones, including increased energy, a firmer body, and a stronger immune system.
Exercise boosts circulation, muscle strength, and endorphin production, helping your body work more efficiently. Simple tasks such as walking up the stairs and washing your car will feel easier almost immediately. You’ll also be more focused at work, less fatigued, less reliant on caffeine, and more capable of accomplishing tasks throughout each day.
Gradually, regular exercise increases your muscle mass and helps you shed excess fat and fluids. As moderate daily exercise supports your body’s production of antibodies and white blood cells, it will also fight off viruses and other pathogens more efficiently, significantly boosting your immune response and ability to fight disease.
Here are some exercise ideas to help get you moving:
- W
alking, bicycling, or dancing. Endurance activities increase your breathing, get your heart pumping, and boost chemicals in your body that may improve mood.
- Yoga. This mind and body practice typically combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation.
- Tai Chi. This “moving meditation” involves shifting the body slowly, gently, and precisely, while breathing deeply.
- Activities you enjoy. Whether it’s gardening, playing tennis, kicking around a soccer ball with your grandchildren, or something else, choose an activity you want to do, not one you have to do.
by Dr. Katherine | Apr 21, 2022 | Chiropractic In Phoenix, Health
Hack Your Way to Better Health
We are on our fourth biohack of the year, Just Breath! Biohacking Your Breathing. So far we have discussed the concept of biohacking itself, the importance of knowing your vitamin D levels and maintaining them, chiropractic care and how it relates to increased health and vitality and this month we will discuss breathing exercises and learning to control our breathing for improved health. My goal as your chiropractor is to bring to our patients at Desert Valley Chiropractic and our North Phoenix community simple inexpensive ways to improve their health and feel a sense of empowerment over their healthcare journey.
Learn to Control Your Breath
Learning to control your breathing is a very important biohack that can help with everything from increased lung capacity, leading to better exercise capacity and longevity, to controlling pain and anxiety. Did you know that even your lungs need exercise to stay healthy and for your body to function normally? Your body needs oxygen for survival. Every activity in the body is dependent on oxygen, including the metabolic functioning of cells. The lungs perform the task of delivering oxygen to every part of the body. By practicing a few exercises regularly, you can train your lungs to increase their capacity, which will help you inhale more oxygen. This will, in turn, protect the body from various breathing disorders, help increase stamina, and ensure every part of the body gets adequate oxygen. Breathing is not just a necessity of life—it also has an array of positive effects on our body, mind, and spirit.
When we breathe deeply and mindfully, our breath can create profound physiological effects that we’re only beginning to appreciate with the rise of yoga, meditation, and other breathwork practices in the last few decades. Chiropractic care compliments yoga and mediation practices as we also focus on alignment and balance. Your chiropractic adjustments assist in healthy breathing by reducing tension and inflammation allowing the vertebra in your mid back to align, your ribs and the muscles in your neck to all work together to assist in better breathing.
So, scroll down and check out these super-efficient exercises to increase your lung capacity.
Breathing Exercises
These exercises are not meant to diagnosis or treat any other condition If you are not feeling well please seek medical attention. Also if you have an existing lung condition get clearance from your lung doctor (pulmonologist) before you begin these.
Better Breathing Tip: It’s normal to hold your shoulders tense and high. Before starting any breathing technique, take a minute to drop your shoulders down, close your eyes, inhale, exhale and relax.
Number One is Belly Breathing
Inhale through the nose push your belly out.
This is the exact opposite movement of sucking it in! Now breath out through the mouth and pull your stomach in while pushing your breath out.
To do belly breathing:
- Place one hand on your abdomen. Place one hand on your upper chest.
- Focus your breathing on your abdomen.
- As you breathe in, the hand on your abdomen should rise.
- As you breathe out, the hand on your abdomen should lower.
- Breathe in through the nose. Breathe out slowly through pursed lips.
- Start by doing it while lying on your back. Then try it while sitting. Then try it while standing. Finally, try it while doing an activity.
Learning to belly breath is the foundation for good breathing practice.
Number Two is Pursed Lips Breathing
Pursed lip breathing helps control shortness of breath , and provides a quick and easy way to slow your breathing. This helps to manage stress, anxiety and pain. During a panic attack, taking rapid breaths can lead to a faster heart rate, dizziness, muscle tension, and other symptoms. These symptoms may, in turn, contribute to even more anxiety.
This should feel like smelling flowers and blowing out candles.
To do pursed lips breathing:
- Breathe in through your nose (as if you are smelling something) for about 2 seconds.
- Pucker your lips like you’re getting ready to blow out candles on a birthday cake.
- Breathe out very slowly through pursed-lips, two times longer than you breathed in.
- Work towards increasing your times
- 2 seconds in : 4 seconds out
- 4 seconds in : 8 seconds out
- 8 seconds in : 16 seconds out
Number 3 is 4-7-8 breathing
The 4-7-8 breathing technique requires a person to focus on taking a long, deep breath in and out. Rhythmic breathing is a core part of many meditation and yoga practices as it promotes relaxation.
Dr. Weil is a celebrity doctor and the founder and director of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Andrew Weil teaches the 4-7-8 breathing technique, which he believes can help with the following:
- reducing anxiety
- helping a person get to sleep
- managing cravings
- controlling or reducing anger responses
To try the 4-7-8 method, begin by sitting with your back straight. Once you are familiar with these steps, the exercise can be performed while lying in bed, too. You’ll want to:
- Place the tip of your tongue against the ridge of tissue behind your upper front teeth. You’ll keep it there for the entire exercise.
- Completely exhale through your mouth, making a “whoosh” sound.
- Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose as you mentally count to four.
- Hold your breath for a count of seven.
- Exhale completely through your mouth, making another “whoosh” sound to a count of eight.
Number 4 is Alternate nostril breathing
Alternate nostril breathing is a simple technique originating from Ayurvedic medicine and yoga that is designed to settle the mind, body, and emotions:
- Lift your right hand up toward your nose, exhale completely and then use your right thumb to close your right nostril.
- Inhale through your left nostril and then close the left nostril with your fingers.
- Then release your thumb from the right nostril and exhale through this side.
- Next, inhale through the right nostril and then close it again with your thumb.
- Release your left nostril and exhale though it.
- Repeat for as long as required and finish with an exhalation on the left side.
Many people feel they do not need to increase their lung capacity until the time a simple and short exercise like playing with their kids or running with pets tires them and leaves them breathless.
Do these exercises to increase lung capacity and enjoy leisure time with loved ones without experiencing shortness of breath and fatigue
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/wellness/breathing-exercises
by Dr. Katherine | Mar 22, 2022 | Chiropractic In Phoenix, Health
Post viral loss or disruption of taste and smell has been a little ( a lot) more common than it used to be over the last two years! At Desert Valley Chiropractic we want to Biohack Your Sense of Taste and Smell! For anyone who has experienced this it is a really miserable and upsetting thing to deal with. Most people have been told to “give it time” many of which have given it months with very little improvement. However there ARE some proactive things you can do if you are struggling with the loss of your taste and smell! So this months we are biohacking your sense of taste and smell and taste.
I am going to share with you what I have done myself as well as shared with my family and friends in moon valley.
Physical Therapy for your Nose:
Smell training!
Yes, it is true we can do P.T. for the nose! Or at least the nerves that are in charge of taste and smell. Smell comes largely from the nervous system via the olfactory nerve, taste has a strong link to smell. This strong nervous system connection is part of what ties scents so strongly to memories and that is what we are going to work with to rehab your poor nose and sense of smell!
Pick four scents that have different scent profiles and that you KNOW you could recognize
I used cloves, coffee, lemon essential oil, and ylang ylang essential oil. I will provide a link to some good essential oils to choose from in our Fullscript dispensary.
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Gently smell each one and even if you get ZERO scent, which is how I was at first, imagine the scent, pretend you can smell it. Then move on to the next one until you have done this with all four scents. Keep practicing. I recommend not sniffing too deeply but more just gently smell like you would a flower or a perfume. Repeat this 3-4 times a day for 2-3 months or until your sense of smell and taste seems restored. You may notice your ability to smell certain scents comes in soon than the others. I could smell the cloves and coffee first. It also may come and go for a bit but gradually you should notice an overall improvement in being able to smell the four scents you have chosen as well as others.
A personal recommendation of mine would be to begin this when you are first diagnosed rather than to wait for the smell loss to occur. However even if your smell has been gone or disrupted for months this can still work for you!
Link to FullScript essential oils
Chiropractic:
Getting adjusted is another great way to aid in whole body healing! By getting adjusted you are reducing inflammation around the nerve roots and restoring proper motion and function to the joints in your spine. When it comes to your taste and smell these nerve roots live in your upper spine and inside the skull. Getting specific adjustments done to the upper neck, the occiput ( back of the head) and sinuses help to reduce some of the inflammation in this area and may benefit your healing process. Our specific and gentle activator adjustments are great for this. One of my goals is to help as many families in our north Phoenix, Moon Valley and greater Phoenix area experience the difference a gentle activator adjustment can make! I found I got better results with my smell training on days when I was adjusted. Call the office at 602-439-1515 if you need to get an adjustment.
Zinc:
Number three on our list is zinc! Zinc is an important mineral our body’s immune system uses to fight off viruses. A zinc deficiency can present with a loss of taste and smell as well as hair loss and hair thinning. During times of elevated stress, zinc is utilized at a much more rapid rate, increasing your dietary need for zinc.
The process of fighting off a particularly nasty virus can leave your body low in this important nutrient especially if you were a bit low or deficient in the first place. The benefits of zinc are vast. Zinc is involved in so many processes from modulating the immune system to supporting healthy hormone production. This is essential for the body to repair and heal. An imbalanced immune response is one of the number one causes of chronic inflammation. By helping to balance and stabilize the immune system, zinc also helps to drastically lower inflammation for many people. Chronic inflammation is one of the concerns in COVID recovery.
How do you test your zinc levels?
One of the simple and cost effective ways is the zinc sulfate taste test. All you do purchase a bottle of zinc tally, place a capful in your mouth, and observe the sensations in your mouth.
Below are the possible outcomes and indications:
- You Notice No Metallic Taste: Zinc Deficiency
- You Notice A Delayed Metallic Taste: Slight Zinc Deficiency
- You Notice Slight Metallic Taste: Zinc Levels Are Adequate, But Could Be Higher
- You Notice Very Strong Metallic Taste: You Likely Have Optimal Zinc Levels
- When it comes to improving zinc levels in the body, supplementation is very helpful
The recommended daily allowance for zinc is between eight to eleven milligrams for most adults. However, for functional health most progressive nutritionists and doctors recommend between 20–40 mg/daily. You can use your results from the zinc sulfate test to determine how much supplemental zinc to consume. If you are experiencing an extreme loss of taste I still recommend trying this to see if you get results. If you feel the tally test is not working for you I recommend seeing a functional nutritional provider and getting a micronutrient panel ran.
For example, If your results indicate a slight or complete zinc deficiency, 40 mg daily is likely more suitable for you while 20 mg daily may be more suitable for someone who is trying to maintain optimal levels. Then test zinc levels on a weekly or monthly basis to see how you are improving. Again I recommend also working with a practitioner on this.
It is best to supplement with zinc with meals.
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We also carry high quality zinc supplements in the clinic.
Oil Pulling:
Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic dental treatment that apparently dates back about 3,000 years. It basically involves swishing a small amount of oil in your mouth for a short time, then spitting it out. The idea is that the oil pulls out bacteria and other toxins that hide within your mouth.
If the thought of swishing a tablespoon of oil for 20 minutes sounds difficult, take things slowly. For example, try a teaspoon instead and do it for only five minutes for the first few days. Then when you’re used to that, try a little more oil, or increase the duration. It is important to spit the oil out and not swallow it as you have used it to pull toxins from the mouth. I do this sometimes while I am putting on makeup or doing another activity where I don’t have to talk.
Oil pulling has been attributed to a number of benefits that include whiter teeth, healthier gums, clearer sinuses, stronger jaw, and a decrease in bad breath and gingivitis. I think it is helpful in the recovery of your taste and smell by reducing inflammation and toxins in the mouth and clearing the sinuses.
It’s important to keep in mind that oil pulling is not meant to replace regular dental hygiene.
Vitamin D:
You know I LOVE vitamin D!! Test your vitamin D and work on getting your vitamin D levels to about 50. Vitamin D has shown ongoing benefits for protecting us against viruses and many other diseases.
The active form of Vitamin D plays a key role in maintaining immune balance and regulation. This is important for your body to heal. D3 is an immunomodulator targeting various immune cells. Several studies have linked inadequate vitamin D levels to a higher susceptibility of immune-mediated disorders including chronic infections and autoimmune diseases. My opinion is this will hold true for COVID healing as well so optimizing your vitamin D levels will be beneficial to post viral healing.
Getting a vitamin D test and looking at that actual number is a great place to start. Vitamin D is not part of a standard CBC, so I recommend always asking for it.
My favorite supplements for overall healing and repair MitoCore, Phytocore, and D Hist:
Three of my favorite vitamins for general health and illness prevention as well as recovery after an illness are all by Orthomolecular. This is a high quality line of supplements only available through a doctors office. You can order them through our FullScript dispensary. They are Mitocore , phytocore and D-hist. I recommend these along with the vitamin D and zinc mentioned above.
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Mitocore:
- Recharges Cellular Energy Production
- Supports Immune Function
- Increases Antioxidant Protection
- Supports Detoxification Capacity
- Provides Key Micronutrients to Optimize Daily Nutritional Intake
Mitocore is an incredibly well rounded multi vitamin it includes:
- Acetyl L-carnitine (ALC) an amino acid that is associated with increased energy production. It has been shown to increase the flow of free fatty acids, the fuel source for mitochondria, resulting in a significant boost in energy production. Studies have also shown that ALC supports the immune response by protecting CD4 and CD8 immune cells and by supporting the reproduction of lymphocytes for the identification and elimination of invading antigens.
- N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is an antioxidant that scavenges free radicals and promotes liver detoxification. NAC has been shown to increase production of glutathione, an important antioxidant found in the body. In addition to its antioxidant activity, glutathione boosts the immune system by activating T-cells, helping to maintain immune balance.
- Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is a potent antioxidant and also plays a synergistic role in recharging other antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, CoQ10 and glutathione. Lipoic acid also plays a key role in detoxification. Studies have shown that a combination of ALA and acetyl L-carnitine helps minimize oxidative damage. Oxidative stress causes damage to DNA, RNA, proteins, mitochondrial membranes, and lipids and contributes to the functional decline of mitochondria, cells, tissues, and eventually organs such as the brain.
PhytoCore:
- Boosts Liver Health
- Supports Phase I and II Liver Detoxification
- Increases the Body’s Production of Bile
- Supports Immune Balance in Hypersensitive Individuals
The human body is exposed to a wide variety of toxins on a daily basis. The liver is the body’s main detoxification organ, and provides enzyme systems that safely process and remove toxins. The specialized blend of nutrients in PhytoCore has been shown to support Phase I and II liver detoxification and boost liver health which is important in detoxification and healing.
To read more click here
https://www.orthomolecularproducts.com/product/phytocore
Natural D-Hist:
- Supports Immune Balance in Hypersensitive Individuals
- Supports Sinus and Respiratory Health
- Promotes Normal Viscosity of Mucus
- Clears Nasal Passages
Natural D-Hist® is a targeted blend of flavonoids, antioxidants, proteolytic enzymes and botanicals designed to provide comprehensive support for seasonal challenges caused by common environmental allergens. The formula includes quercetin, bromelain, stinging nettles leaf, and N-acetyl cysteine. The powerful combination actively promotes healthy nasal and sinus passages for individuals with elevated histamine and respiratory irritation.
by Dr. Katherine | Feb 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Life Changing Magic Of Chiropractic Care!
February is when all our thoughts turn to love….. so naturally I thought I would talk about what we at Desert Valley Chiropractic love the most. Chiropractic!
We talk a lot at Desert Valley Chiropractic about the life changing magic of chiropractic care. One of tour tag lines has always been “chiropractic keeps you moving” and I believe wholeheartedly that motion equals life. The reduction of pain and improvement of function is no small thing. I have seen many peoples lives completely restored through chiropractic care.
One of my goals is to help as many families in our north Phoenix, Moon Valley and greater Phoenix area experience the difference a gentle activator adjustment can make! BUT this month I wanted to talk more about the wellness and vitality part of chiropractic.
Chiropractic is an amazing whole-body treatment benefiting every muscle, organ and gland in your body via the nervous system.
How are we doing that you ask?
Every time we adjust, we are re-aligning the joint we are working on. The adjustment puts motion back into the segment allowing it to move in its correct lines it also reduces the inflammation and swelling surrounding the nerve root. These nerve roots head out to every muscle, organ and gland in the body. Think of the spine and nerve roots as the fuse box of the body. The adjustment flips the breaker!
Now for the next neat bit! Those muscles organs and glands, they feed signals BACK to the nerve roots, spinal cord and brain. So inflammation at either point the organs, glands, muscles AND OR at the nerve roots and joints in the spine creates an irritation at that root level in the nervous system. It creates a viscous circle.
Break The Cycle:
Chiropractic is the intervention to that cycle. By reducing that inflammation at the joint and nerve root we are calming the signals fed out and back to the cord and brain. This calms and heals the area. This is how and why chiropractic patients often report less illnesses, less hospitalization, less need for medications, improvements in stomach and reproductive disorders. Improved sleep which alone allows the whole body the vital time to repair that it needs! We often see Reduced bed wetting and ear infections in children. Chiropractic care is like life changing magic via your spine and nervous system!
Do you know someone?
Something I find very sad is that Chiropractic is only utilized by approximately 14% of the population. We ALL know someone who could benefit from this amazing healing treatment but doesn’t know it yet! They have no idea what a chiropractor does, and maybe they’re afraid. Perhaps they’ve been told it is not “scientific” or they do not “believe in it”. Maybe they had one bad experience.
Share with them how chiropractic can help, why it is not scary and how choices like Activator are gentle safe and effective and backed by research. Let them know chiropractic is like every other profession some are a good fit for you and some are not, try it again. Remind them good science is the willingness to question, experiment, investigate and then make your conclusion! As for the “believing in it “thing please tell them I am very much real and they can come and meet me any time!
If you are or know someone interested in Chiropractic Care in North Phoenix please call Desert Valley Chiropractic at 602-439-1515. We would like to help you feel better and move better!
