​In today’s news we will look at what stress is doing to your body and how to reduce it. The American Psychological Association reported that approximately 50% of Americans feel their stress has increased during the past year. Stress is a physical and emotional response to a negative change in your life. 

Chronic stress affects all organs and cells in the body, making you more susceptible to illness. Stress also contributes to high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes. Being able to recognize common stress symptoms can give you a jump on managing them.

Here are some simple ways to help you keep stress under control.

1. Get enough physical activity,  one of the most important and effective ways to reduce the effects of stress. 

2. Practice deep breathing techniques to ease physical symptoms of stress.

3. Adopt a healthy lifestyle. Avoid smoking, alcohol, and refined carbohydrates. Eat a healthy well-balanced diet and get enough sleep.

4. Spend social time with friends and family.  It stimulates your body chemistry to make stress-reducing hormones. 

5. Make time for yourself. Read a book, spend time in nature, listen to music, or watch a funny movie.

Although stress is unavoidable, you can learn to manage stress and lead happier, healthier lives. Chiropractic care is a good first step to help you better manage your stress.

Get regular chiropractic checkups for the whole family, and make sure your spine and your brain are working the best they can.

Your health will be better because of it.

And that’s this week’s Brain-Based Wellness News.

​Welcome to this week’s Brain Based Wellness News.

In today’s news we look at the health epidemic of the 21st century, workplace stress.

According to the World Health Organization, stress has been called the “health epidemic of the 21st century” estimated to cost US businesses nearly $300 billion a year. 

For the benefit of both employee health and business productivity, it appears “work-life balance” is needed more today than ever.

True work-life balance is a calm mind and body, so you can navigate decisions and challenges, honor personal values, show compassion for others and perform at optimal levels with joy and ease.

Achieving this true work-life balance may require: 
Meditation training  
Mindfulness in team meetings
Environment and culture of compassion and kindness 
Opportunities for employees to “get away” and relax
Management grasping the importance of employee health and wellness

Some stress may be unavoidable, but you can learn to manage your stresses and lead happier, healthier lives. 

Chiropractic care is a good first step to help you better manage your stress.

Get regular chiropractic checkups for the whole family, and make sure your spine and your brain are working the best they can.

Your health will be better because of it.

And that’s this week’s Brain Based Wellness News.

Welcome to this week’s Brain-Based Wellness News.

In today’s news we will look the benefits of an exercise routine for your brain.

Findings from an 8 year study of thousands of retired men and women, ages 75 and above, found that forcing your brain to work on difficult problems and juggling a variety of tasks — when done with care — was the equivalent to lifting weights with your brain. 

The ability to boost your brain’s performance potential for the rest of your life lies in how you exercise it.

Here are 3 ways you can maximize the exercise your brain is getting.

1 At work:  Attack your big challenges first and save the routines and repetitive tasks for later.

2 At home: Don’t sit and watch TV.  Take on more challenging hobbies like crossword puzzle, play Sudoku, or make home improvement plans.

3 In relationships: Tackling difficult conversations with your partner or friends will improve the performance of your brain (and probably your relationship, too). Discuss big ideas and how to bring them to life.

Science confirms that much like lifting weights, the more you take on, the mentally stronger and sharper you become and the longer you will get to enjoy all that life brings.

And of course, chiropractic care has been proven to improve brain function and health.

Get regular chiropractic checkups for the whole family, and make sure your spine and your brain are working the best they can.

Your health will be better because of it.

And that’s this week’s Brain-Based Wellness News