COVID-19 has forever disrupted how we live our lives. With the unknown comes extreme levels of stress. We have been seeing many patients complain of muscle tension and tightness, jaw pain, headaches…you name it! Stress causes a handful of problems and the body and requires the right type of treatments to help relieve chronic stress. Grant Chiropractic is here to help solve your muscle pain, strain and stress.

Stress Causes Damage to the Body

Stress will interfere with the way you feel and even impacts how you behave. More than half the population deals with stress and it’s become such an accepted thing by our culture. Stress is one of the most common factors related to a number of health issues from high-blood pressure to compromised immune systems. Misalignment of the spine is another issue that holds onto stress, making it harder for the body to regulate itself properly.

Stress not only causes a number of issues throughout the organs, it can also cause other issues for people including:

• weight gain
• smoking problems
• job loss
• sleep loss
• depression

As stress is linked to a number of side-effects and issues, it is wise to do something about it! While exercise is a great way to reduce stress in the body, we recommend visiting our Kaysville chiropractic office  to schedule a consultation. We can provide several services from spinal alignment to massage therapy and dietary recommendations. Just making some simple changes to your diet and exercise routine can help to reduce stress.

What Can Chiropractic Care Do to Help with Stress?

Chiropractic care is designed to return the body to it’s natural state of well-being. Proper chiropractic care will focus on the spine, the base area where stress impulses radiate throughout the body. When the body is effectively aligned, patients are able to cope with stress easier.

Additional chiropractic care is used to help release muscle tension, improve circulation, and soothe irritated spinal nerves. Stress is not something that will ever be truly GONE, but it can be managed. Our goal is to help our patients have the best treatments possible to help reduce stress. Contact Grant Chiropractic in Kaysville, UT today!

Chiropractic Care

With the latest news surrounding COVID-19, many people are wondering what they can do to assist in strengthening our immune systems. A healthier immune system will improve your overall health and well-being. Here are some things we recommend to improve your overall health and well-being.

Spinal Adjustments

Proper spinal adjustments have been linked to immune system improvement. When the body is not aligned correctly, it can cause the nerves of the body to have dysfunction. Spinal misalignment can cause the body to have a lower response to fighting illness.

Our body’s organs rely on the immune system and work together as a whole unit. When one area is out of balance, it impacts other areas of the body. When the spine is adjusted, it can immediately improve the immune system.

Proper Vitamin Intake

Some of the best vitamins to take for immunity include: Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E. Vitamin C will bring about some of the best benefits for the immune system. Vitamin C is found in a number of foods including:

• Strawberries
• Oranges
• Grapefruit
• Spinach
• Kale
• Broccoli

Our bodies are not able to produce or store Vitamin C, so it is important to increase Vitamin C into your diet in order to give your immune system a boost. Vitamin B6 is another vitamin to include into your diet.You can find Vitamin B6 in fish such as salmon and tune, chickpeas, and chicken. Finally, Vitamin E is another great addition as it is an antioxidant that fights infection. Implement Vitamin E into your diet with spinach and nuts.

Probiotics

Probiotics are often referred to as “the best for gut health.” Probiotics have been shown to help restore the good bacteria that is killed when we use antibiotics that kill off infection. Yogurt and cheese are commonly known has being filled with properties that help to target dangerous radical cells.

Exercise

Daily exercise is one of the best ways to boost your body’s immune system. Our bodies need exercise to remain strong and resilient against dangerous viruses such as the COVID-19 virus. Exercise has been show to enhance the body in a number of ways including:

• Cleaning the lungs from bacteria and airways. Healthy lungs will enhance the body’s ability to be prepared to fight off viruses quickly.
• Strengthen the body’s white blood cells ability to fight infection and diseases.
• Reduce stress.
• Reduce inflammation.

Sleep

Increase your sleep as it will help to reduce stress and fight inflammation. Think of sleep like recharging a battery. When you give the body time to rest, it will help the immune system to be prepared to fight against viruses and bacteria.

Contact Grant Chiropractic today to schedule a consultation and find out how spinal adjustments can help you improve your body’s immune system with spinal adjustments and more!