Hi everyone,
The days are getting shorter and we will spend less time doing outdoor activities. Sometimes our sleep patterns can be affected by the change of seasons, decreased activity, and increased stress. New research reveals that frequent or chronic insomnia is linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure. People getting less than seven hours of sleep per night on a consistent basis are 27% more likely to have atherosclerosis, even though they have no symptoms. It becomes imperative to develop a nightly routine that allows you to unwind, mentally and physically, and to learn ways to manage your stress. One of my favorite stress management tools is deep breathing. The link below will provide you with a terrific video that will enlighten you about stress and teach you how to breathe deeply:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lb5L-VEm34
Give it a try and attempt to make it a habit that you perform throughout the day. Your stress level will decrease and you sleep will improve. I have extensive knowledge and experience in guiding individuals to make healthy lifestyle changes like these. Let me help you to live a healthier life.
Speaking of shorter days, our need to supplement with vitamin D becomes more important as our direct exposure to sunlight diminishes. Vitamin D is vital to our physical health but new studies are revealing its impact on our mental health. Research shows that elementary age children with low vitamin D levels develop behavioral issues when they reach adolescence. Some conditions related to vitamin D deficiency include anxiety, depression, aggresive behavior, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and autism. Perhaps this is why I don't recall very many of these disorders occurring when I was growing up. Could it be that we spent many hours outdoors (without SPF 50+), we had no electronics to hold us hostage indoors, and we ate much healthier with very little exposure to fast foods, processed foods, artificial sweeteners, etc?
It won't be long before we are doing our fall cleanup. Please be sure to stretch before and after you work in your yard and pace yourself. You can't get it done in one weekend no matter how much you would like, so take your time and protect your back. Get adjusted before, during, and after your fall cleanup to ensure your spine is properly aligned and your nervous system is working at its peak.
We have continued to expand our hours to accommodate your needs. Dr. Tollefson is available early mornings and we are both available during the day and into the evenings. We have created a new Ala Carte menu of choices for your chiropractic needs, allowing you a variety of services and prices with flexibility. Give us a call for details. I think you'll like the options available.
Are you drinking enough water? We tend to drink less and less (no, coffee and tea don't count) water when the temperatures drop so it becomes more important to be vigilant and try to drink at least half your body weight in ounces each day. If you missed it, we started a water challenge by asking everyone who has come into the clinic to drink at least four 16 oz. bottles of water each day. We have been having fun with it and those participating have been reminded to drink more water by using bands on their water bottles to keep track of how many bottles of water they have drunk each day. Give it a try! I promise you will feel better.
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Have a wonderful beginning of autumn and enjoy the beautiful colors to come.
Dr. Tracy
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