by hopechiro | Jan 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Here are 5 easy steps to help enhance your posture:
- Inner Winner – stand tall in your Inner Winner posture with your head high and your stomach in
- The Eagle – breathe in and stretch your spine as you slowly raise your arms up above your head 3 times
- The Hummingbird – circle your shoulders backwards for 10 seconds and focus on bringing your shoulder blades together
- The Butterfly – gently draw your head back into your hands 4 times while adding slight resistance with your hands; be sure to keep your elbows out away from your face
- The Trap Opener – softly massage your neck and shoulder muscles
“Straighten Up America” is intended to be incorporated in a healthy lifestyle. Consistent healthy choices and healthful habits form the foundation of a healthy life. Our hope is that you make these exercises a daily part of a vibrant empowering lifestyle for your whole family. For more information check out the Straighten Up America website at http://www.straightenupamerica.org/index.html.
by hopechiro | Nov 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
The temperature is dropping making it a perfect time to stay warm through body heat. If you have a little one, it is a great opportunity to enjoy the benefits of wearing your baby in a wrap. Below are just four of the many benefits to wearing your baby:
- Babies get used to moving with the mother during pregnancy. Therefore, moving around with the mom or dad in a wrap is calming and can have a soothing effect.
- The stimulation received while in a wrap helps babies breathe and grow more efficiently. This connection can be attributed to the fact that more contact between mother and baby can help establish and maintain a good breastfeeding relationship.
- Being worn in a wrap enhances brain development as babies are exposed to a myriad of sounds and experiences. Since the baby is positioned closer to eye level, he/she will feel included in conversations and interactions, which can boost speech development.
- Baby wearing frees mom or dad’s hands to get other things accomplished. Perhaps you need to push a stroller with your other child, wash dishes or prepare veggies for dinner…You can! It’s that simple.
Learn more about baby wearing here:
https://www.askdrsears.com/topics/health-concerns/fussy-baby/baby-wearing/benefits-babywearing
https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/baby-wearing/
http://www.attachmentparenting.org/parentingtopics/babywearing.php
Learn more about the importance and benefits of chiropractic care for you and your family by clicking here. Having a nervous system free of interference is vital to raising healthy children. Call HOPE Chiropractic today to schedule your appointment. We are conveniently located in the heart of Gainesville, GA.
by hopechiro | Nov 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
Chiropractors focus on finding and correcting subluxations in your spine. When subluxations are present your nervous system is not able to operate at 100%. Since the nervous system is the master control system of the entire body, every other system in the body will suffer if the nervous system is operating at a less than optimal state. The nervous system and the immune system are very intricately related. They work closely together to ensure that you are able to respond and adapt to your environment, including the ability to fighting off bad bacteria and viruses.
One of the largest chiropractic studies performed by Blanks et al found that chiropractic patients showed a decrease in incidences of cold and flu after beginning care. Patients also reported less allergies and related skin rashes. Over 2,000 chiropractic patients were analyzed, and the outcome of the study showed improvements in not only physical health, but also emotion/mental health and overall life enjoyment. This study illustrates how a better functioning nervous system is beneficial on all aspects of life including the immune system.
Keeping your spine healthy through chiropractic care is one of the best ways to keep your immune system working at its best. Make an appointment today to give your immune system the boost that it deserves!
Learn more about the above mentioned study here:
http://www.mccoypress.net/annals/docs/1497-0041_retrospe.pdf
Click here for further reading on the benefits of chiropractic care at HOPE chiropractic.
Here are 5 easy steps to help enhance your posture: