Chiropractic Blog
Movement equals circulation Circulation is an essential factor in sleep: your brain needs proper oxygenation to function in the first place, and an enhanced nutrient flow certainly helps even more. Your brain is supplied with its oxygen and nutrients by blood vessels in the neck and when circulation is blocked, by excess fat or cholesterol,…
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Scar tissue underpins many injuries The dense tissue that forms after injury is an essential process but it can also be problematic. And it doesn’t even require an injury to form. Scar tissue forms either: in response to injury, as it acts to bind the damaged tissues of a joint, tendon or ligament back together.…
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Posture is one of the fastest ways to start boosting your health this new year But it is not as easy as say, drinking water. Changing your posture for the better takes a concerted effort betweeen body and mind. Every moment will be a challenge as you fight to maintain your body in an upright,…
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2018 is the year we start fighting back against sleeplessness Finding your eight hours of sleep of has never been fraught with so many obstacles. From the seemingly omnipresent intrusion of notifications, the indifferent glow of different-sized screens, the technology age has added a heavier weight to the scale opposing your sleep health. Some studies…
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Boosting athletic performance with chiropractic care In sports it´s often said that, ¨the game doesn´t get any easier, you just get better.¨ You learn the intricacies of the game and you specialize your body and mind in an attempt to gain a competitive advantage. At our office in Sacramento, we help athletes derive an athletic…
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Some studies suggest that up to 60% of foods consumed in the United States are processed Highly-processed foods double down on the detriment to your health: not only are they devoid of essential vitamins and nutrients, but they are also toxic and harmful to the functioning of our cells. Rather than helping our cells repair,…
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During Christmas dinner, self control often flies out the window The table is set and your eyes are agog; every single dish looks enticing. And hey, it’s Christmas, why not indulge yourself this one night out of the year? Talk about a dangerous scenario for weight-watchers, albeit a very common one. Holiday recipes make it…
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Christmas is full of dietary pitfalls While watching weight will be a primary priority for most people, back pain sufferers should pay attention to the amount of inflammatory agents they consume. Many christmas recipes are chalk full of inflammatory ingredients; sugar and saturated fats are among the worse culprits. We don’t want you to skip…
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It’s inevitable that we work out less during the holiday season. Our schedule is simply too full with social engagements, marathon cooking and baking sessions, and last-minute gift shopping to even think about exercise. With such a happy maelstrom, it can be easy to drop your exercise routine completely; unfortunately, few of us can afford…
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The holiday season is a time of renewal for your muscles Many of us will be sitting at home around Christmas time, watching our kids running around the tree and wondering, “how did I become so stiff?” The answer to that question is complex, and it takes into account every action (and inaction) that you’ve…
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