This episode is a message for our maintenance and wellness patients who cannot get adjusted now due to the COVID-19 restrictions. 
5 Things to Do Now to Care for Your Spine:
1- Drink water 80-100 ounces daily
2- Limit sugar and alcohol
3- Stretch daily
4- Be aware of your posture and ergonomics
5- Exercise daily

 During this time of crisis look for opportunities to spend more time with your family, create healthy habits or do something you enjoy. 

We know we need to eat fruit and vegetables daily, yet many people struggle to get enough in their daily diet. Here is a good rule of thumb: eat twice as many vegetables compared to fruit. If you are eating 9 servings daily, make 6 serving vegetables and 3 fruits. A serving size is the size of your fist. Why is it important? There are numerous health benefits of eating fruit and vegetables daily.  

In this episode Dr. Heather talks about the difference chiropractic has made in her life. 

Healthy meal preparation is essential to save you time and ensure you are eating healthy during your busy week. When you try to figure out what you are making for dinner each night it becomes a struggle and often a source of stress.  Implementing healthy meal preparation gives you peace of mind that you are supplying your body with good nutrition. Remember food either heals or harms your body. The quality of food you consume provides the fuel to keep you going through the day. 

3 Simple Steps to Healthy Meal Preparation: 

1. Pick a day of the week to plan your meals and create your grocery list. 
2. Pick a day to do your grocery shopping. 
3. Take 1-2 hours another day to do your prep work.  Making time to clean and chop fruit and vegetables is a time saver. You can also make a healthy soup or chili ahead of time. 

We are all aware of the health benefits of daily dental hygiene and the consequences if we fail to care for our teeth. Did you ever think about your spinal health? As a chiropractor, I regularly see people with headaches, neck and back pain. Often they have been experiencing pain for months or even years. The pain usually stems from a mechanical issue like improper lifting, poor posture, stress or injury. The concept of routine care for spinal health is foreign to most people. Learn why creating a spinal health care routine is essential. 

There are 4 areas of health you need to think about daily to create health. 
1. Nutrition
2. Exercise
3. Sleep
4. Stress Reduction
We review some basic tips for each area. 

Take time every weekly for the things that create a better state of health. If we don't make time for the important things you health can suffer. 

Learn why the state of your health dictates the quality of your life and what you can do to live a better life by investing in your health.  

Do you take a proactive approach to your health by investing in a health lifestyle? 
                                                                 OR
Do you react when a crisis or sickness occurs taking a reactive approach to your health?