3 Ways to Snack Smarter
As chiropractors, our job isn’t just to get you healthy—it’s to help keep you healthy, too. Sometimes, this goes beyond adjustments and into your diet. Admit it or not, everyone snacks—but not always healthily. We’d like to offer our input with a few tips to help you snack smarter.
1. Keep chewing! Did you know that a fully chewed bite can mean moving your teeth up and down 40 times? Studies show that people who chew thoroughly feel fuller than those who skimp on chewing.
2. Fill gaps with snacks. Finding it hard to fit in the recommended servings of fruits and veggies each day? Consider snacking on frozen grapes or celery with peanut butter to fill nutritional gaps in your diet.
3. Plan your snacks. The brown-bag approach never fails! Pack your snacks yourself so you aren’t stuck running to the vending machine when hunger strikes.
Back Pain Do’s and Don’ts
Got back pain? You’re not alone. Consider these do’s and don’ts to help you get through and out of injury.
DO: Strengthen your core. Regular exercise strengthens important core muscle groups including obliques, pelvic floor and deep abdominals.
DON’T: Sleep on your stomach. Stomach sleepers put the largest amount of pressure on their spine, head and neck leading to pain throughout the day.
DO: Keep hydrated. Because our body is mostly water, it needs proper, steady replenishment to keep functioning properly.
DON’T: Sit for long periods of time. Do you work at a desk all day? Set a reminder to get up and move at least once each hour.
DO: Visit our practice to get checked. You shouldn’t have to live in pain, and chiropractic care works to correct the underlying issue. Give our practice a call today.
Jun 04, 2019 at 6:06 PM
Dr Laura......thanks so much for the articles. I always read them even if I don't always follow them. I do my best though! I do find most of the info stays with me. As always, I appreciate your efforts to help me keep my health healthy ! 🜠Sandy
Jun 11, 2019 at 2:44 PM
Thanks for your input on the articles. We are glad you see the information as valuable.
Jun 06, 2019 at 12:10 AM
Dr Laura and Bevin, This is great 👠information! I love your Newsletters! We are working on improving our health and you have helped us in so many ways!!! Thank you for keeping us in line and for keeping us aligned! Carol and Gary
Jun 11, 2019 at 2:41 PM
Thank you Carol for your feedback. We are glad you see this information as beneficial.