Dr. Drew Smith, DC

01/24/2025

01/28/2021

My Dr Hubby has a few tips for you!

01/27/2021

Have you or your kids been feeling stir-crazy, moody, depressed, or irritable recently?

READ THIS!!!

With the lockdown in effect, we are not getting outside or doing the things we want to as much as we normally do. We are spending far too much time inside, and most likely filling our time by looking at a screen (like you are right now). I understand, we are so limited to what we can do right now. However, this could be affecting our hormones, specifically Serotonin.

Serotonin is a a chemical messenger in your brain that is involved in many processes throughout your body. It is involved with:

regulating mood
promoting positive feelings or prosocial behaviour
promoting learning and memory
promoting good sleep
helping regular appetite and promoting good digestion

If you have low Serotonin, you might:

feel anxious or depressed
feel irritable or aggressive
have sleep issues or feel fatigued
feel impulsive
have a decreased appetite
experience nausea or digestive issues
crave sweets and carbohydrate-rich foods

To increase Serotonin levels, try the following:

Eat protein-rich food. Serotonin does not directly come from food, but protein-rich foods contain Tryptophan, which can be converted to Serotonin in you brain.

Exercise. Regular exercise creates an ideal environment for more Tryptophan to reach your brain, where it is converted to Serotonin. Aerobic exercise is the best according to research. Good aerobic exercise includes brisk walking jogging, swimming, or cycling.

Seek natural bright light. Research has shown that Serotonin levels are lower after winter and higher during summer and fall. This may explain why most of us can’t wait for spring to start every year. Spending time in the sunshine helps to increase Serotonin levels. Try spending at least 10-15 minutes outside each day.

Like you, I am sick and tired of COVID. Perhaps implementing some of these strategies into your family routine may help you get through this lockdown. You can do this!

Together, let’s get you better!

Dr. Drew

01/14/2021

Hey Woodstock and surrounding area. WE ARE STILL OPEN! Being a regulated health profession, we are authorized to remain open during Ontario’s stay-at-home order. We can still help you during this shut down so that you don’t have to be in pain sitting at home. Give us a call today!

10/20/2020

Check out this video if you suffer from tennis elbow!

05/28/2020

Exciting news!!!

We are happy to announce that we are returning to providing chiropractic care.
There will be changes and steps in the hopes of keeping you, your family and ours safe during this pandemic. Please visit the announcements page of our website (www.actionpotentialchiro.ca) for details and call our office (519-421-3400).
Appointment times, and doctor availability may be limited as we attempt to lower the risk of transmission.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding during this time.

Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Clinic where we ask "What's Your Potential?" Contact us today! Serving Woodstock & Oxford County.

04/28/2020

Neck stretches!
As requested by Tammy Goodchild-Armeni. Hold each stretch for 15 seconds to help with neck tension and headaches. Let me know how it goes!

04/03/2020

Hey everyone! As promised, here is a video demonstrating a simple, yet very effective stretch for your low back/hip area. Give it a try and let me know how it goes!

03/20/2020

Hi everyone

We at Action Potential Chiropractic Clinic have an announcement regarding the current State of Emergency in our province. The College of Chiropractors has urged us to cancel appointments for the next few weeks.

However, if you are in need of emergency care (you’ve injured yourself, it is affecting your ability to work, you are in immense pain) we are here for you!

Please call the clinic at 519-421-3400 or email me at dr.drewsmith@gmail.com or send me a message on social media.

I can’t wait to see you again in the clinic. Take care of yourself and your family at this time.

Dr Drew