Extraordinary Life Chiropractic

06/11/2025

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Not a member no problem you can still register on Eventbrite.

05/29/2025

🗳️ We Need Your Support! 🗳️

Chatham-Kent, it's time to shine! 🌟 We’re excited to be nominated for Community Votes Chatham-Kent 2025, and we need YOU to help us reach the top! 🙌

If you've loved Extraordinary Chiropractic, please take a moment to nominate us and show some local love. It only takes a minute, and your support means the world to us! ❤️

👇 Here’s how you can nominate us:
1️⃣ Head to the Community Votes Chatham-Kent website.
2️⃣ Find our name or business category.
3️⃣ Hit that "Nominate" button and let us know why you love what we do! 🎉

Let’s show Chatham-Kent what our community is all about—together, we can do this! 🙏💙

Official 2025 Community Voting Awards Platform for Chatham-Kent, ON. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

04/29/2025

Have you attended an Eat By Design?
Did you know our seminars aren't just for members anyone can attend.
Check out Eventbrite- Eat By Design to purchase a ticket.
Hosted by Dr.Jamie here at The Life By Design Centre

04/09/2025

5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 Review

Thank you!

03/22/2025

Happy birthday shout out to Kathy!

If you see her in the office next week, make sure to wish her a Happy Belated Birthday.
We are so lucky to have her as part of our team.
If you haven't met Kathy, she works Thursday afternoons.

03/20/2025

It's been a bit since I posted a

"What's for dinner?"

Tonight Peppered Beef.
10/10 from our house

https://www.kitchensanctuary.com/black-pepper-beef/ -recipe-container-12312

03/20/2025

Think By Design is only a couple weeks away!

Members be sure to ask the team to get you registered or for your VIP access code to cover the cost of your ticket.

Tickets are limited and over half sold out already!

03/19/2025

Is your neck secretly sabotaging your brain?

Having practiced as a Corrective Chiropractor for nearly 25 years, and most of that time as an Upper Cervical Spine Specialist, I forget the general public knows very little about the impact of that area of the body on one's health and...

Why it's imperative to be addressed properly for optimal results.

The upper cervical spine (C1-C2) plays a crucial role in neurological function, brain health, and overall well-being.

>> It's the Neurological Gateway Between Brain and Body

The upper cervical spine houses the brainstem, specifically the medulla oblongata and lower pons, which regulate autonomic functions like heart rate, respiration, and digestion.

Blockages in this region can compress or irritate the spinal cord and cranial nerves, disrupting communication between the brain and body.

This can lead to symptoms like dizziness, migraines, and impaired motor function.

>> Impact on Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Flow and Brain Detoxification

Proper movement of the C1 and C2 vertebrae facilitates cerebrospinal fluid circulation, which is essential for clearing metabolic waste and toxins from the brain through the lymphatic system.

Poor upper cervical mobility can reduce CSF flow, potentially contributing to neurodegenerative conditions.

>> Blood Flow Regulation to the Brain

A misaligned or restricted upper cervical spine can impede blood flow.

Maintaining proper movement and alignment ensures optimal cerebral perfusion and cognitive function.

>> Proprioception and Balance Control

The upper cervical spine is densely packed with mechanoreceptors that send proprioceptive feedback to the brain, particularly the cerebellum and vestibular nuclei, which regulate balance, spatial awareness, and coordination.

Restrictions or dysfunction in this region can impair postural control, increase the risk of falls, and negatively impact athletic performance.

>> Influence on the Autonomic Nervous System and Healing

The upper cervical spine has a profound effect on autonomic nervous system function, particularly the vagus nerve, which influences parasympathetic activity.

Proper cervical mobility helps maintain balance between the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) systems, promoting healing, reducing inflammation, and supporting recovery from injury or illness.

Dysfunction in this region can contribute to chronic stress, poor digestion, and impaired immune function.

Learn more about how we solve this problem with Bio-Structural Restoration:

​https://lifebydesigncentre.com/get-help/​

Dr. Jamie Richards
CEO Life By Design

02/19/2025

Thank you!

02/19/2025

Week 3 has arrived!

02/17/2025

Enjoy your Monday!