Precision Chiropractic

NeuroStructural Chiropractor

Gut Health

Why We Recommend Collagen

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Collagen is the building block of your connective tissues and skin. This amazing protein is responsible for keeping your joint cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and skin healthy. As we age, the amount of collagen in our bodies declines. This can cause reduced elasticity in cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and skin. Why should we care about that? Because it can lead to skin wrinkles (gasp!), thinner skin, and soft tissue and joint discomfort.

Here are the TOP 5 REASONS you should be taking Orthomolecular’s CollaGEN supplement:

  1. It protects and promotes connective tissue biosynthesis – in other words, it helps your body produce and protect connective tissue!
  2. It supports the body’s process of cartilage, tendon, ligament, and fascia self-repair.
  3. It supports joint lubrication and cushioning.
  4. It helps with the regulation of the normal connective tissue inflammatory response (short-term, acute inflammation is a good and necessary part of the healing and repair process!)
  5. It supports the normal rejuvenation of healthy hair, skin, and nails.

I routinely take 4 supplements every morning, and collagen is one of them. One scoop mixed in my coffee and I’m good to go!

It’s also important to realize that NOT ALL SUPPLEMENTS ARE CREATED EQUALLY. That’s why we offer two options to support you – we keep our big 3 recommendations in our favorite brand (Orthomolecular) in stock here at the office OR you can click here to set up a Fullscript account where you can order provider-grade supplements at a discount.

Let’s chat about this on your next visit!

5 Pieces of Nutritional Advice I Would Give My 21-Year-Old Self…

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1. Quality over quantity. When we count calories, it is important to factor in the quality of the calories, aka the types of food we are eating, not just the sheer amount we eat.

2. You are what you eat. When you eat like crap, you will feel like crap. When you eat well, you will feel well.

3. Eat more protein. Protein gives you the building blocks to get stronger while also helping you feel fuller for longer. 

4. Drink water instead of soda and fruit juices. This simple change keeps you properly hydrated and saves calories. 

5. Eat your food to 80% fullness so you can improve energy, digestion & appetite regulation.

Tropical Carrot + Ginger + Turmeric Smoothie

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SPINAL CARE 101

With green smoothies being all the rage lately, we thought you might appreciate something a little more…orange!

This delicious and nutrient-packed smoothie delivers a hefty dose of anti-oxidants, natural anti-inflammatories, and essential fatty acids that serve to assist your body’s recovery from Structural Shifts in the spine.

Here are some of the incredible benefits from the main ingredients:

  • Carrot // Beta carotene-packed, antioxidant- and Vitamin A-rich, vision booster, free radical fighter (source)
  • Turmeric // Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-rich, battles conditions from bruises to IBD to toothaches, free radical-fighter, lowers cholesterol (source)
  • Ginger // stomach soother, immune booster, infection fighter, anti-inflammatory powerhouse (source)

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Try out this great recipe that we found from Bon Appetite

Tropical Carrot, Ginger, And Turmeric Smoothie

(A pinch of salt makes everything taste better, including savory smoothies)

SERVINGS: MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS

1 blood or navel orange, peel and white pith removed
1 large carrot, scrubbed, coarsely chopped
½ cup frozen mango chunks
⅔ cup coconut water
1 tablespoon shelled raw hemp seeds
¾ teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
1½ teaspoons finely grated peeled turmeric
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Pinch of kosher salt

Using smoothie or ice crush setting, purée orange, carrot, mango, coconut water, hemp seeds, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and ½ cup ice in a blender until smooth.

ENJOY!

Ever Have A Gut Feeling?

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Your Gut & Your Nervous SystemThe nervous system is a complex and intricate network of wires that coordinates all of the functions in the body. Our nervous system is protected by a bony structure that we know as the spine. Within the spine there are multiple sections that work together to provide structural support, protection for the central nervous system, and flexibility for day to day physical activity.

When there is a Structural Abnormality within the spine, instead of protection of the nervous there is obstruction of and friction on the wires that coordinate the functions of our body.

The digestive system has so many of these wire connections that some researchers call the gut our second brain. This is why Structural Abnormalities within the spine can cause secondary effects in our stomachs. Similar to the USB wires that charge our smartphones and tablets, the wires in our body provide a source of power as well as an avenue for information exchange.

So what happens to the gut when the wires that feed into the area are obstructed?

  • decreased motility
  • damage to intestinal linings
  • bloating
  • gut flora imbalance

Common secondary conditions include:

  • chronic fatigue
  • suppressed immunity
  • diarrhea/constipation
  • irritable bowel syndrome

While there are many other factors involved with gut health (sorry, you shouldn’t eat a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts every day!), without a healthy connection between your gut and your nervous system your gut health will be severely limited.

Call our office and come to one of our introductory presentations or schedule a Complimentary Consultation to find out more about Structural Abnormalities and how they might be affecting your health.

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