Washington Park Chiropractic

By: Ashley Bennett, LMT

Some people question the need for massage therapy in their lives, others question of how often.  Should I make it a priority?  Do I have enough money?  Others only get massages on special occasions.  The list goes on and on.  For those of you that are not sure how often or why you should be getting massage I found an article that may clear things up for you.

By: Emily Cooley

Manic Monday’s hold a special part in my heart. After numerous calls to insurance companies and picking up after weekend lint balls that seem to appear from nowhere. My weekend lull has disappeared and I find myself running around like a small child, unsure of where I’m going or where I’ve been. To keep the office operating at top speed I need to have outlets for my stress. Last week one patient showed me a move she had learned while in yoga.

Touch your stomach and place both feet firmly on the ground. Remember that you are not just jumble of worries, but that you are a strong and solid being. Feel your toes and take deep breaths.

I tried the exercise, always looking for healthy ways to manage unwanted stressors. I felt my toes, and my legs. My concentration moved from the depths of my worries and into my whole being. So in the spirit of tackling Mondays and leaving the office smiling,  I have conjured up some information on meditation:

When our bodies get stressed we should meditate. This calms us down and we are able to think more clearly. We are releasing the negative energy called stress and replacing it with calm. Meditation also allows the body to repair itself and prevent further damage. By using meditation you allow the heart rate and the breathing to slow down and the blood pressure to get back to normal, you sweat less and your mind ages at a slower rate. All of which are very much needed to help you live a longer, happier, and healthier life.

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By: Dr. Jake Simpson, DC

It is well known that exercise is very beneficial for your health.  Most of us understand that exercising is beneficial for losing weight by burning excess calories stored as fat.  We understand that exercise is good for our cardiovascular health by lowering our blood pressure and cholesterol levels.  Some of us may even know that exercise is beneficial for diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity and lowering blood sugar.  The fact is, exercising is beneficial for nearly every body system and every bodily function when done appropriately.  For our purposes of this blog I just want to highlight a few token benefits of exercise on brain health. 

Train Your Brain

What if someone told you that you could think more clearly, boost your memory, perform better, elevate your alertness, or feel more calm, happier and euphoric?  Would you be interested?  Of course you would, and simple exercise can do this, and even better… it is free of cost and free of dangerous or life threatening side effects. 

When we exercise, we are stimulating our nervous systems in ways being sedentary could never do.  Read the rest of this entry →