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If you’re planning on getting active this weekend or actively enjoying your holiday weekend celebrating with a few family members and maybe a few friends (while practicing social distancing guidelines, of course), it’s still important to have an active recovery plan.

Instead of wasting the day after July 4th loafing on the couch, there are many options when it comes to activities or practices that will leave you feeling great all day.

Below Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center goes over a few ways to recover the smart way after the Fourth of July.

First, it’s important to eat healthy after the holiday. Clean, whole foods should be placed at a premium after vegging out with family and friends. Staying hydrated throughout the day will also ensure that your body functions at optimum capacity. 

Choosing to go on a nature hike might be a great idea to save for the day after 7/4. Going the day after the Fourth of July will more than likely have you coming into less contact with other people, which is still essential during times of COVID-19. Getting out and getting back to nature after celebrating Independence Day will be just what the doctor ordered.

Chiropractic treatment is also a great way to recover from a long weekend, whether it’s from exercise or extracurricular activities. Contact Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center to learn more about how our treatments can be an effective component of a great active recovery plan.

We all know by now that chiropractic treatment has amazing effects on those who are more advanced in age as well as those who experience injuries, but many parents out there question if chiropractic treatment has been shown to be beneficial for children and teens.

The fact of the matter is that patients of all ages have the ability to reap the benefits of chiropractic treatments, which helps kids with growing pains, boosts mood, and even improves sleep and GI functionality.

Chiropractic treatment is a drug-free alternative that offers a plethora of health benefits to our young patients, helping them stay healthy and active. Watch your child’s test scores rise and their athleticism will begin to increase exponentially.

At Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center, we utilize innovative all-natural treatments that address the whole patient, instead of simply masking symptoms. Contact us today to learn more about who we are and how we help entire families stay healthy and well.

Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center would like to remind patients and our readership that chiropractic treatment is an excellent tool for those who are more advanced in age. One simple chiropractic adjustment has the power to increase your flexibility and range of motion, provide drug-free pain relief, and even help boost your mood and get you achieving a better quality of sleep on a nightly basis.

Visiting the chiropractor is not just for someone who experiences back pain or a spinal injury. Conversely, visiting the chiropractor can actually help you avoid injury by recalibrating your body and brain so they are both firing on all cylinders, which will make you perform better and more effectively in your daily functions.

As we get older, our bodies start to experience the effects of gravity more and more. But there’s a lot we can do to make sure our bodies are set up for success in our more advanced ages. Chiropractic treatment is one way to help ensure you stay healthy and active in your later years.

Contact Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center to learn more about how our treatments help entire families. 

As COVID-19 closures begin to get a little less strict, we’re seeing more COVID-19 cases pop up around the globe. Sure, this could be affected by the fact that more testing is happening right now when it comes to COVID-19, which means that more “new” cases will be documented.

Now more than ever it’s important for each of us to do what we can to ward off sickness during this time of pandemic.

Protect yourself by exercising regularly and ensuring you continue to work out from home. Get plenty of Vitamin C and Vitamin D. Make sure that you get sunlight throughout the day and achieve restful sleep each night to ensure that your body and mind are functioning at optimum capacity.

Make little tweaks in your diet, cutting out junk food and sugary beverages that cause inflammation which jeopardizes your immune system.

Lastly, chiropractic treatment is another great way to protect yourself from COVID-19. One simple chiropractic adjustment can help you achieve more restful sleep, increase flexibility and range of motion, not to mention provide drug-free pain relief. Contact Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center today to learn about how our treatments can help get the best out of you year-round.

At Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center we can’t stress enough the importance of a good night of sleep, although that’s exactly what many of us eschew on a regular basis in favor of getting other things accomplished.

Just know that when you sleep your body is getting a ton of work done replenishing itself. Your brain also cleanses itself of plaque and toxins that build up throughout the day. 7-9 hours of sleep is what we need each night to show up our best each morning.

There are many tools out there that will help you achieve a better night of sleep.

An acupressure matt/pillow is a good way to relax your body and rid yourself of any tension. An oil diffuser and vaporizer will help your respiratory system, not to mention set a relaxing tone throughout the night for your to successfully get your Zs. 

Chiropractic treatment is another great way to help set your body up for success when it comes time to achieve restful sleep. Contact us today to learn about how our treatments can even help patients with insomnia!

At Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center, we like to remind our patients and readership that chiropractic treatments have extensive benefits beyond the physical realm. 

When it comes to stress, we all have our roles in managing the levels of stress and anxiety in our lives. Chiropractic treatment is a great way to help combat stress and anxiety without drug intervention. Read on for a few details on the subject.

First, chiropractic treatment helps reduce tension in the body, which can come as a result of stress in your daily life.

Chiropractic treatment helps release healthy chemicals in the body that relieve pain and improve your state of mind.

Spine misalignment can deeply corrupt the communication channels of the brain, which chiropractic treatment goes a long way in rectifying.

Lastly, chiropractic treatment can also help you achieve a better and more restful night of sleep, which will also help reduce stress and anxiety without the intervention of drugs (prescription or otherwise).

Contact Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center today to learn more about how our treatments can help you relieve stress and live a more peaceful and healthy lifestyle.

Workout rehabilitation and workout recovery has to do with more than simply getting a decent night of sleep after a workout or having a post-workout drink thinking this will cover you when it comes to giving your body the time and space it needs to successfully recover from a workout or even an injury. The truth is, your recovery plan should be nearly as active as your workout plan.

Below, Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center goes over a few hallmarks of an active recovery plan.

First, stretching is extremely important. Take 30-45 minutes to stretch after an hour-long workout. If you skip a session, make up for it! Yoga is your friend. Building an at-home yoga practice will go a long way in improving your body’s functionality and range of motion, not to mention help you bounce back from workouts faster.

At-home tools like acupressure mats/pillows and foam rollers will also ensure your recovery protocol is active. Take 20-30 minutes after each workout to relieve body tension and depressurize. These items will also help promote a better night of sleep.

Chiropractic treatment is also a great active recovery tool. Contact Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center today to learn about how our treatments go hand in hand with an active lifestyle and an active recovery plan.

Even though it’s Memorial Day most of us will be… drum roll… staying at home! We’re all doing our part to limit the spread of COVID-19 — a very serious illness.

Although restrictions are still in place (albeit slightly less severe in many places), there are ways to get out and stretch your legs.

Below, Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center goes over a few ways to stay active this holiday weekend and avoid couch surfing.

First, make sure you get some exercise. Use kettlebells at home for a 360-degree workout. Kettlebells are awesome tools to work your legs and core muscle group. Push-ups and pull-ups are also your friends. Try and work in a few body squats as well — you don’t want to skip leg day.

Remember to stretch! Yoga is a great anti-stress and anti-tension tool and a practice that is very worthwhile to build. Every time you put your body through the strain of exercise, it’s important to decompress with a good stretch session afterward.

We don’t think of eating as an incredibly active thing, but preparing healthy meals tends to be more energy-focused than, say, ordering takeout. Make some of your favorite early Summer meals that have a healthy punch to them. Incorporate plenty of greens while you’re at it. Good, clean eating will make for a sparkly Memorial Day weekend.

Contact Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center when you’re ready to get back to your chiropractic treatment protocol. We go along great with a healthy and active lifestyle. We also help patients deal with health conditions and pain and discomfort the drug-free way.

If you’ve been going through this period of quarantine as many Americans in this great country have, you’ve likely watched your 2020 goals fall by the wayside. However, now is the time to make some key revisions to your plan that will set you up to achieve as much as possible despite limitations.

Below, Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center goes over a few ways to tweak your 2020 goals so you can still get things done!

Focus on Nutrition

If you can come out of this time of quarantine with healthier eating habits as opposed to developing and cultivating unhealthy eating habits, you’ll be ahead of the game in so many ways. Eat clean, whole foods and plenty of veggies. Incorporate ginger, turmeric, elderberry juice, oranges, and red bell peppers into your diet for added immunity boosts that will help you fight off sickness during this time.

Stay Fit

We saw a funny meme the other day that said people are either coming out of this quarantine a chunk, a drunk, or a hunk. What you decide to do with this time is up to you. At home, there is still a lot we can do to stay fit. Last time we checked, any tickets people are getting for going out on a run wouldn’t hold up in court, so get your miles in early to limit exposure and leave the trails open for others. Get more disciplined with your exercise routine to combat stress and lethargy.

How Chiropractic Will Compliment Your Goals

Chiropractic treatment is considered an essential service during this time and can help fight pain, fatigue, insomnia, GI problems, and more. Our treatments have also been shown to help boost your immune system and get the best out of your mind and body, which will help you achieve your goals this year.

Contact Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center today and let’s get started. We have a long history of taking care of entire families.

As we reach the half-way point through May and many states are continuing to enforce quarantine conditions, it’s important to start taking our own health back. Government orders and suggestions have zero to do with how to build a healthy immune system or what you can do to set your body up for success in the event that you are exposed to COVID-19. All we’re hearing about is shelter in place, stay home, wear masks, use hand sanitizer, and stock up on toilet paper. It’s pretty bewildering, honestly.

As a result, Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center would like to go over a few measures you can take to start rebuilding your immune system so that when society (and our government) decides it’s time to stop forcing people out of work and to stay at home, you’re not out in the cold when it comes to the natural defenses that help you ward off a viral infection.

First, get outside more often. You don’t need to wear a mask outside, especially if you’re in an area that is densely populated. You really only need to wear a mask if you’re sick and have to go out for some odd reason, or if you’re inside a public building. Getting outside and getting fresh air is pivotal to your immune system. Vitamin D is your friend and we get some of that from the sun.

Interacting with people now is likely a safe idea. Make sure you don’t come into contact with those who are susceptible to COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19 in any way. Meeting with a younger friend who is in good health and hasn’t exhibited any of the symptoms of Coronavirus and going for an outdoor walk or hike is probably a good idea. It’s probably okay to give some safe hugs to a safe person — especially those of us who live on our own and have had zero human contact for two months straight. 

Remember that isolation is hazardous to our health. As local governments start to overstep their boundaries, it’s important to focus on taking our own health back. Contact Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center to learn about how our treatments can help give your immune system an added boost during this time.