Have you been experiencing extra stress lately? I'm assuming the answer is yes, especially if you're a Kansas City Royals fan! Whether it's a barrage of constant physical, mental, and/or chemical stressors or intermittent exposure; the result can be lost sleep, decreased immunity, increased susceptibility to injury, and unexpected/undesired weight fluctuations.  

There are three major glands involved in modulating stress: the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary, and adrenal glands. These make up the HPA Axis. Using your body's biofeedback muscle response system, you chiropractor can determine if these three glands are all functioning properly so that he/she can make necessary structural corrections to your body (improper muscle and joint function can cause stress to the body directly or indirectly through pain generation) and recommend certain lifestyle changes including dietary and nutritional recommendations, daily meditation, ways to reduce your exposure to various chemical toxins, and daily movement recommendations. We can also determine whether there is a larger problem that may require comanagement with or referral to an endocrinologist, neurologist, or other specialist since chiropractors help with functional health and not necessarily disease management.

Are you interested in getting better sleep, preventing illness, reducing your chances of injury, and achieving your ideal weight? Then managing your stress may be part of the answer. Contact us with any questions you might have about chiropractic and stress or to schedule your chiropractic visit today.

I'm excited to announce our first collaboration with Inner Space Yoga (ISY) at 514 E 31st St in KCMO:

This 60-minute workshop held on Sunday, November 9th from 10-11 a.m. at ISY will provide you with the knowledge and skills that you need to build a strong foundation for a healthy spine as well as to help you perfect your posture so that you feel and look stronger, taller, and even more confident than you already are. These exercises may also help reduce and prevent back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, and headaches. 

Wear comfortable workout clothes--the majority of the workshop will involve lots of movement! Don't worry about footwear since we'll be performing the exercises barefoot, and feel free to bring your own yoga mat (although mats are available at ISY) and a bottle of water since you might work up a bit of a sweat. The exercises we teach you in the workshop are easy to learn but challenging to perform since you'll be strengthening many of the larger muscles of the body.

You can reserve your spot by registering in advance via email [email protected] or by calling 816.561.1185. The cost to attend is $20, which includes a booklet of the exercises you'll learn so that you can continue your quest to Stand Tall & Be Strong at home. Still have questions? Please contact us.

Anytime I meet a new person, the conversation eventually meanders to what we each do for a living. When I tell him or her that I'm a chiropractor, I inevitably receive one of two reactions:

1. "Oh, I just love chiropractic! It's helped me and my family so much!!" To which my response, is, "That's wonderful!"
   
2. "Oh, I don't really believe in chiropractic." To which my response is, "Oh, I see," and then I change the subject.

My new response, however, may be to recommend that they watch the following video. I attended an incredible seminar this weekend by Dr. James Chestnut, DC, entitled, "Chiropractic, Omega-3, and Vitamin D: The World’s Most Evidence-Based Spinal Recovery, Wellness, and Prevention Protocol." If you are on the fence about the efficacy of chiropractic, this will help you understand why it's an excellent first choice for healthcare, particularly for neuromusculoskeletal problems. If you've been trying to get your friends or loved ones to go to the chiropractor but they've continued to resist, this might help you make your case. Luckily for you, this is the abbreviated presentation--I attended the 4-hour lecture! As an added bonus, Dr. Chestnut discusses why vitamin D and omega-3 supplementation are excellent wellness protocols for almost everyone. Still have questions after watching this video? Contact us to schedule your complimentary consultation, and we'll discuss how we can help you.

I am so excited about today's presentations! You and I each know someone or perhaps ourselves who could benefit from the information presented in at least one of these lectures. I'll be watching all four, so you can definitely schedule an appointment with me to see if any of the ideas in these presentations could benefit you. If you decide to watch them today, click here--they're free for 24 hours. If you want to watch them later, click here--you'll get all 30 lectures from the entire summit. Don't forget that if you decide to implement any of the ideas from these lectures, be sure to talk to your doctor first, whether that's me or someone else. Cheers to your health!