Precision Chiropractic

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Longevity: What Really Matters?

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What does it take to live longer? 

Here is what the science says:

1. A high V02 max equates to decreased mortality over time. In layman’s terms, the better your body is able to get oxygen into your system during exercise the longer you will live. This means having healthy lungs and a strong heart. (Don’t smoke, exercise more) Link here.

2. Low grip strength is a better predictor of mortality than high blood pressure. Link here. According to this study, each 11-pound decrease in grip strength over the course of the study was linked to a 16% higher risk of dying from any cause, a 17% higher risk of dying from heart disease, a 9% higher risk of stroke, and a 7% higher risk of a heart attack. (Add resistance/weight training to your exercise regimen)

3. A higher HRV (heart rate variability) leads to exceptional longevity. Your heart rate variability directly reflects the autonomic nervous system (particularly the parasympathetic nervous system.) This means that if you have a high HRV you have a high-functioning autonomic nervous system. Link here. Why is this important? Your autonomic nervous system regulates, controls, and coordinates all the unconscious functions of your body that allow you to maintain homeostasis—a pretty big deal. You can measure this through many different fitness trackers, including the Apple watch. (Measure your HRV, and develop HRV-friendly habits such as lowering alcohol consumption and stress management.) 

When you are making your New Year’s resolutions this year, consider what matters most to your longevity and make a change! 

Thank You For 8 Years!

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8 years ago today, I walked across the stage of Life University in Marietta, Georgia, and received my Doctor of Chiropractic degree. So much has happened in 8 years to make Precision Chiropractic the thriving upper cervical chiropractic clinic it is today. I have a deep knowing that the 4 walls of this office and all of its contents would be nothing without the people who fill it up.

I am thankful for the support of my family and friends who have celebrated the wins and lifted me up through the difficult times.

I am thankful for the amazing women who have been at the helm of Precision Chiropractic with me throughout the years – Jess, Amber, Sara, and Trish.

And I am thankful for each and every person who has entrusted us with their care. It has been our honor to partner with you on your journey toward achieving better health through chiropractic.

Big things are in store for 2023, so stay tuned to these e-mail updates for the juicy details. We’re growing in ways that will take our ability to provide the pinnacle of chiropractic care to the next level. I’m excited.

As we move into the Holiday Season and the New Year, I wish you all health, peace, joy, and abundance. Onward & upward!

Top 5 Things Worth Investing in for 2018

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Top 5 Things Worth Buying this New Year

As 2018 is starting to unfold, many of us have made resolutions or set goals that will get us closer to achieving better health and quality of life.  We know as well as everyone else does that these changes are sometimes hard-earned, but are always well worth the effort.

To help you along the way, we’d like to share a few items that have been game-changers when it comes to supporting a healthy lifestyle.  If you’ve also taken steps in the NeuroStructural Chiropractic realm to improve your body’s ability to adapt and function, these recommendations will also help you to protect your structural alignment and get the maximum benefit from the investment you’ve made in bettering your health.

  1. Good mattress – how many of us are sleeping on a mattress that is way too old? Probably more than would care to admit it.  If you’re getting an average of 8 hours of sleep per night, you’re spending a third of your day in bed – if you live to be 90, you’ll have spent about 30 years asleep!  During sleep is when your body restores, repairs, and heals.  If you are spending those hours on a worn-out, uncomfortable mattress, chances are your waking hours will be a lot less comfortable as well.  Making the investment in a high-quality mattress will pay off in the long run in your health and quality of life.
  2. Shoes with the right support – we’re not just talking about avoiding high-heeled stilettos here.  There are other shoe choices that can wreak havoc on our feet which can cause other joint and back problems over time.  For example, flip-flops offer no arch or heel support and you’re forced to grip them with your toes as you walk to keep them on.  Choosing the best shoe for you may depend on how you spend the majority of your time day to day.  Those who stand or walk a lot for work should choose their shoes accordingly.  No matter what style you chose, a neutral drop (meaning that your heel is level with your toes) will simulate your foot’s natural position, so look for shoes with that feature.
  3. Water filter – using the right water filter can help to reduce or eliminate harmful substances not only from your drinking water but also the water you bathe or shower in.  Contaminants that plague our water include arsenic, chlorine, lead, fluoride, heavy metals, bacteria, and virus.  More than half of the chemicals found in municipal water supplies are not regulated, and some of the legal limits set by the EPA may be too lenient.  Filtering your water becomes even more important if you are pregnant or nursing, suffer from chronic illness or have a compromised immune system.  There are a wide variety of water filter options to suit your budget and lifestyle.
  4. Name-brand supplements – purchasing your supplements from well-known retailers has its benefits.  Businesses that sell a lot of their products restock frequently, meaning that vitamins don’t just sit on the shelves degrading and losing potency over time.  If bottles sit on a shelf in too warm of an environment or exposed to direct sunlight, they can degrade even before the stamped expiration date.  Products sold by vitamin chains tend to be more reliable than drugstore brands.
  5. Cast-iron cookware – a well-seasoned cast iron skillet is naturally non-stick and is not coated with potentially harmful materials that break down and become toxic under high heat.  Traditional non-stick cookware is coated with a chemical called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) that has been linked to numerous health problems including thyroid and reproductive issues.  Cast-iron, on the other hand, is durable, long-lasting, and actually gets better over time the more you cook with it.  It’s cheap, versatile (you can sauté, sear, and even bake in it), and nearly indestructible.  An added benefit is that using cast-iron to cook can fortify your food with iron, which is extra good news for people who are iron deficient and for pregnant or menstruating women with an increased need for iron.

Some of our favorites:

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Cast-iron cookware:

Resolve or Dissolve in the New Year?

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New LifeIt’s that time of year again. We are all re-upping our commitments to be healthier, quit those pesky vices of ours, be a better person, more spiritual, and spend more time on the things that matter, RIGHT??!!

If you are anything like me, that is the same thing I would set out to do each and every year, only to look back months later and wonder what happened. I would set my intentions for good, but unfortunately not always get the desired result. It wasn’t until I had to face the music on the things I wanted to change in my life that I attacked them with great intensity.  It was only then I started getting closer to where I wanted to be.

We use this same mentality when it comes to delivering NeuroStructural Corrective Chiropractic care. We hear our patients all too often asking why people have never heard about what we do nor experienced the benefits at Precision Chiropractic.

While perfectly good intentioned, traditional chiropractors manipulate the spine to increase range of motion, decrease muscular spasm, and TEMPORARILY reduce pain and only when you “feel” like you need it. You see, many traditional chiropractic offices can be all too much like that New Year’s resolution that lacks a plan of action.  This can leave you wondering why results haven’t been achieved, and DISSOLVES  our original hopes.

We don’t play that game and certainly won’t gamble with your health. At Precision Chiropractic, our exam process is such that we are going to identify the underlying cause of your health concerns. Many conditions we see are typically secondary to a Structural Shift in the spine. Then, we will lay out a detailed plan on how we are going to RESOLVE the real problem and get you back to achieving the things you deserve in life. The process can be intense, but we always keep score to know that both you as the patient and we as the chiropractor are making progress.

That being said, if you are serious about getting your health back this year and want to know how we can help, please give us a call. You can always come in and have a complimentary consultation, which is simply a conversation about where you are now and where you want to be.

Happy & HEALTHY New Year!

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nyIf you’re anything like me, New Years is a time to reflect on the past year and also to look ahead to what is possible. What are you looking forward to this coming year? What would you like to improve? These are all questions you may have. The one question our office can help you with is “Can I be healthier then I am?”.

Precision Chiropractic can help you answer that question by looking at your spine carefully for abnormal Structural Shifts.

Abnormal shifts in the spine can cause secondary structural compensations throughout the body that can result in conditions such as muscle spasm, knee pain, sciatica, and low back pain.

In addition, abnormal shifts in the spine can also cause friction on the nerves that allow the body to manage and moderate the its numerous functions.

Correcting these abnormal shifts in the spine have far reaching effects structurally throughout the body, but also functionally to all the different systems that automatically regulate your body.

If your goal is to make this New Year the healthiest yet, find out if NeuroStrucutral Chiropractic is the right fit for you. You’ll be glad you did!

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