Stay Alert with Chiropractic and a Healthy Lifestyle
By Sandy Schroeder
Where do you stand on alertness? Do you sometimes misplace your keys or forget a familiar name? The spotlight on dementia in our culture makes us all more aware of alertness. But staying alert is really an ongoing process that chiropractic and a healthy lifestyle can help.
How Chiropractic Helps
Stop by The Joint Chiropractic clinic near you to meet the staff of dedicated licensed chiropractors, who see a daily flow of people seeking pain relief, and wellness.
Some suffer from joint pain in the neck, back, legs, arms, or feet. Others fight foggy, confused thinking, often using caffeine to stay alert at home and at work.
The chiropractor focuses on the spine to provide answers. The spine encases the delicate central nervous system that controls everything we do. The spinal adjustment is a gentle focused movement of the spine, and extremities, to reduce dysfunctions. You may experience far-reaching pain relief, and a new sense of wellness that sparks mental clarity and energy.
You may choose weekly 15-minute adjustments to continue to thrive as you evaluate the results of your adjustment
Healthy Lifestyle Tips
Protect your mind as you cover all of the bases.
Sleep well – We process information and memories during sleep, relying on that process of organization to keep our minds clear.
Exercise works the brain – Moving increases the flow of glucose and oxygen to help your brain and body function. Walking often triggers creativity too.
Feed the brain – A healthy diet keeps the body strong, and the brain working. Limit sugar and alcohol, and include foods that help the brain work, such as chocolate, chili peppers, cauliflower, sweet potato, cantaloupe, beet juice, sunflower seeds, yogurt, and rice bran fortified cereals.
Recognize and lower stress – Stress can easily cloud your focus. Consider what makes your life stressful and deal with the stressors. Avoid toxic people and work on family, career or financial problems. Know what your tolerances are and allow for them.
Limit alcohol – That first beer or glass of wine may give you a lift, but alcohol in excess dulls the brain, and impairs the body’s functions.
Avoid interruptions – When you are working, avoid bouncing around to check email or social media. Set up one break time and keep it.
Tease the brain – Use puzzles, games, books, art, lectures, films, and hobbies to continue to learn.
Stop by The Joint Chiropractic clinic in your community to find out more about their affordable healthcare plans, extended hours, and walk-in visits.
To learn more about your health and wellness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic.