Getting Ready For Spring

Happy Easter

Spring has sprung and Easter is around the corner and soon everything will be in bloom. It will be time to get into the flower beds (if you haven’t already!) and crank up the mowers. Before you jump into that yard work, you might want to do these 3 things:

 1) Stretch, stretch, stretch. If you have been mostly inactive over the winter months, then you definitely want to prepare your body for yard work. This begins by stretching. Hopefully (in a perfect world), you have been stretching throughout the winter but if not, start today! Did you know that athletes of all calibers make stretching a daily part of their exercise regimen? If stretching is important for a well-trained athlete, how much more important is it for a weekend gardener? No one likes to stretch. It doesn’t matter. Do it anyway.

 2) Drink plenty of water. A factor that often contributes to muscle strains and sprains is dehydration. It is easy during the colder months to drink less water since we may not feel as thirsty as we do on hot summer days. This can lead to dehydration and make us more susceptible to muscle strains and sprains. Start today to drink enough water.

 3) Get a Chiropractic check-up! I hope you have been getting regular adjustments during the winter but if not, make an appointment for a check-up. College and professional athletes alike utilize chiropractic care to stay in top form and function at their highest level. Weekend gardeners also need chiropractic care to stay their absolute best.

How much water should you drink?

It's easy. Keep it in the clear. You need only drink enough water for your urine to be clear or slightly amber with no strong odor. This is the proper prescription for each person, since we each require differing amounts.

 Seasonal Allergies –

 This is the time of year when many people suffer with seasonal allergies. It is one of the most common complaints I hear from patients. If you suffer with seasonal allergies, there are several things you can do naturally to help alleviate symptoms. 

Check your diet. So many foods in the Standard American Diet are pro-inflammatory, meaning they create inflammation. Sugar and all its derivatives like high fructose corn syrup are especially pro-inflammatory. If allergies are a big problem for you, then cut out the sugar. It will help. 

Get a nutrition check-up with Nutrition Response Testing! We have wonderful nutritional supplements that support the body when it comes to dealing with allergies. Using the muscle test we can find just the right supplement to support YOUR health. 

Get an adjustment. Allergies and sinus issues tend to create problems in the neck, especially the upper neck. An adjustment will relieve stress off the spinal nerves and allow the body to function better.