Another great reason to take care of our of second “brain”. Fascinating to see how important the gut microbiome is to our overall health!
More and more research is showing that inflammation in your gut can effect your body. The gut/brain connection is real and should be taken into account when you are sick and not feeling as good as you should. The old adage you are what you eat seem to be right more and more.
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Who has time for sleep when life is so busy? Have a cup of coffee and you’re ready to go, right? The lack of sleep has a negative impact on one’s health. It has been shown to increase inflammation as well is impairing focus, fat loss, insulin signaling, testosterone production, and cardiovascular health.
Above are some simple tips that could help you. The link below goes into each recommendation into great depth. It’s worth reading.
This book is also a great resource for helping you figure out your sleep profile.
I had quite a few pregnant females come for treatment of their lower back pain. They did not know chiropractic could help them with there pain!
Did you know:
Spinal manipulation is a safe and effective tool for pregnancy-related low back pain (P-LBP). Multiple studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of manipulation for this population. Evidence-based recommendations for OB/Gyn’s include referral for chiropractic spinal manipulation.
Some facts about lower back pain during pregnancy.
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