S.A.D. or Seasonal Affective Disorder is a mood disorder in which people who have normal mental health throughout most of the year experience depressive symptoms in the winter or summer, spring or autumn year after year. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), S.A.D. is not a unique mood disorder, but is "a specifier of major depression". There are many different treatments for classic (winter-based) seasonal affective disorder, including light therapy with sunlight or bright lights, cognitive-behavioral therapy, ionized-air administration, and carefully timed supplementation of the hormone melatonin. Little things make a huge difference in dealing with S.A.D. We need to get up and bring some motion into our lives. Get out of the office for a few minutes during the work day and schedule an exercise regimen. Be aware of the foods you eat and make every attempt to eat a healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetable and whole grains. Proper relaxation techniques, restful sleep and being around people that are positive may also be very helpful. Most importantly make sure that the nerves in your body are functioning properly. Get checked today to see if chiropractic can help you in achieving optimization of your health.

What better time of year, than around the holidays to address this subject. As we partake in all the upcoming holiday revelry, we tend to overeat, overspend, become sedentary and get involved in all the planning that goes along with the holidays. This may send noxious or nociceptive input into our bodies which triggers the nerve system to release the chemical stress hormone, cortisol. There is a cascade response traveling from our Hypothalamus to our pituitary gland and then the adrenal gland (HPA Axis), which results in a release of adrenaline. Cholesterol, blood pressure, clotting factors and sugars then increase causing ill health overall. If these habits are continued they may lead to increased incidence of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, strokes or even diabetes. Make sure to watch your intake of foods this year, stay active, spend wisely and do not overextend yourself. Most importantly, get checked by your local chiropractor and learn how to keep your nerve system free of interference and begin your first step towards better health.

In most cases it is the parents’ influence on their children which affects their eating habits.  Although children will be influenced by their peers, it is the consistency of what they see at home that sets precedence on later choices.  One of the challenges we face as parents is the lack of time. Work or children playing sports forces many people to decide to eat fast foods.  This leads to poor eating habits which are associated with higher body mass index (BMI), a measure of body fat based on height and weight. Additional weight can force the pelvis and torso to shift and cause changes in spinal balance, leading to spinal misalignments (known as subluxations) and malfunction in the entire body. Steps you can take to help promote a healthy lifestyle is plan ahead on your grocery list, prepare ahead for your meals, eat together as a family and let the kids help you prepare the food.  In this way you can teach them the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables as opposed to sugary snacks and processed foods. Make sure to eat healthy this upcoming holiday season. For any further tips, visit our website or call us at the number below.

That is a great question! As always, I need to stress that chiropractic is a form of health and wellness care that improves an individual’s overall health. This is achieved by removing the interference and disturbance in the nervous system known as subluxation (misalignment of the spine). The adaptive physiology of the body is then better able to respond to its environment. This time of year we are outside more often and we begin fall cleanup; which are possible asthma triggers. How does the body deal with these extra environmental stressors? Having been an asthmatic myself, I truly understand the devastating affect it can have on a person’s life.  Chiropractors approach it from the standpoint of making sure the body has the ability to function at top levels. It all depends on having a clear connection in the nerve system, proper nutrients and the proper motion. More activity means more stress; therefore we need more maintenance and tender loving care. Make sure you eat more fruits and vegetables, drink lots of fresh water and get adjusted regularly. This allows the breathing mechanisms in your body to stay clear and unobstructed.  That means breathing is a bit easier and you can enjoy all the fun activities that come with the fall season.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes pain and stiffness throughout the tissues that support and move bones and joints. It is diagnosed by specifying tender points in the muscles, particularly those that support the neck, spine, shoulders and hips. Fibromyalgia has a wide array of symptoms that include pain, fatigue and sleep disturbances.  With an average time from symptom onset to diagnosis of five years, fibromyalgia is difficult to diagnose. Many times it is misdiagnosed as a psychological problem and for this reason it is important to maintain your optimal health. As for any disorder or disease, an individual needs to take responsibility for their own health.  It is important that people educate themselves on the necessary behaviors for a healthy lifestyle.  This is where we come in! At Infinite Health it is our job to educate people in regards to their health and wellness.  Look for our list of educational classes on our website and see what we have to offer!!!

Innate intelligence is that intelligence which resides within the body of every living thing. The best example of this is pregnancy. The first system to develop in-utero is the nervous system. This then becomes the conduit by which our amazing bodies may begin to develop and differentiate. We need not think of the development of the baby. The innate wisdom of the body understands where hearts, kidneys, liver, and other systems are located. That is where chiropractic comes into the picture. Our main goal is to maintain the integrity of the nervous system of the pregnant mother. This ensures that innate intelligence flows properly throughout the body and the development of the fetus is not impeded. Innate intelligence is with us throughout our lives and helps guide the natural inborn ability for us to heal. MAKE SURE TO GET CHECKED BY YOUR LOCAL CHIROPRACTOR AND RELEASE THE INBORN POTENTIAL THAT IS YOURS.

Chiropractic is a method of healing that involves the natural innate ability of the individual.  In order for the body to function the nervous system has to be 100%.

            The allergies that we have are a natural response of the body’s defense system, better known as the immune response. The first line of defense for the immune   function is the mucus membranes.  Therefore, an allergen such as pollen is kept from going into our body by the mucus and causes a stuffy or runny nose. Obviously, an individual who has an extreme response is hypersensitive and this can be the sign of an imbalanced nerve system.  Through chiropractic adjustments and wellness care we work to balance your nervous system by removing local interference or disturbances in the spine.  With a balanced nerve system the immune response is more appropriate and may help to resolve some of the issuesb regarding allergies and allergic type responses.