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Welcome to Ames Chiropractic & Wellness Center! Ames Chiropractic & Wellness Center PLLC provides chiropractic care and nutritional counseling in Ames, IA.

07/26/2025

Your Nervous System = Your Body's Power Grid

Your nervous system controls every function that requires energy. When subluxations create interference, your body works overtime just to function normally - leaving you feeling drained and exhausted.

Subluxations or stress on the body can create:
🔸 Muscle Tension Overload:
Subluxations force muscles to constantly compensate and guard, like driving with your emergency brake on - it burns through energy fast!

🔸 Poor Sleep Quality:
Nervous system interference disrupts deep sleep phases where your body recharges, leaving you running on empty.

🔸 Cellular Communication Breakdown:
When nerve signals are blocked, your cells can't efficiently coordinate energy production - creating traffic jams in your body's energy highways.

🔸 Chronic Stress Response:
Subluxations keep you stuck in "fight or flight" mode, which is incredibly energy-demanding and prevents proper restoration.

During an adjustment, your body goes through an immediate nervous system reset, allowing for muscle relaxation and enhanced communication. This allows your energy to be restored!

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07/24/2025

Summer nights got your little ones tossing and turning? You're not alone 🌙

Longer daylight hours, vacation schedules, and increased activity can throw off kids' natural sleep rhythms. But here's what many parents don't realize – having a dysregulated nervous system on top of all those things can make it even harder for children to settle into deep, restorative sleep.

When your child is well adjusted, their nervous system can fully relax and shift into "rest mode."

Gentle chiropractic adjustments can help:

- Reduce physical tension that keeps them restless
- Support their body's natural sleep-wake cycle
- Improve overall comfort so they can actually get cozy
- Enhance their nervous system's ability to wind down

Summer should be about making memories, not battling bedtime. When your child's body feels balanced and comfortable, quality sleep naturally follows. 💤

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07/11/2025

🤰 "It's just a part of pregnancy"... that's what everyone tells you about morning sickness, right?

But what if we told you that severe, persistent nausea might actually be your nervous system crying out for help?

Here's what most people don't realize: your vagus nerve is the main highway between your brain and your digestive system When there are interferences impacting this crucial nerve, your body loses its ability to regulate digestive function properly.

Add in pregnancy hormones like relaxin (which loosens all your ligaments), and existing issues get amplified. Your nervous system gets overwhelmed trying to manage all the changes happening in your body.

But here's the good news: when we restore proper nervous system function through gentle, pregnancy-safe chiropractic adjustments, many pregnant mamas see dramatic improvements in their morning sickness, sometimes within just a few visits.

Your body is designed to handle pregnancy beautifully. Sometimes it just needs the right nervous system support to remember how.

Swipe through to learn exactly how nervous system dysfunction might be making your morning sickness worse and what you can do about it!

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07/08/2025

As a reminder, Dr. Andrew & his family are on vacation the rest of the week to celebrate Ripp's 2nd birthday. 🥳 Regular business hours will resume Monday, July 14 at 8:30 AM.

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07/07/2025

What is the master controller withIN your body?

Your BRAIN serves as mission control, containing 86 billion neurons that process information and send commands, while your spinal cord acts as the information highway, carrying messages between your brain and body at speeds up to 268 miles per hour.

This partnership controls all your body systems simultaneously - your cardiovascular system (heart rate, blood pressure), respiratory system (breathing patterns), digestive system (from saliva production to muscle contractions), immune system (coordinating immune responses), endocrine system (hormone regulation), and musculoskeletal system (every movement and posture adjustment).

Even simple actions like picking up a pen involve thousands of nerve signals coordinating visual processing, motor planning, muscle activation, sensory feedback, and fine motor control - all happening in milliseconds.

While you're reading this, your nervous system is unconsciously regulating your breathing, maintaining your posture, processing sensory input, coordinating digestion, monitoring body temperature, and managing countless other functions simultaneously.

When subluxations or stress occurs, they interfere with the precise communication between your brain and spinal cord, disrupting the coordination needed for optimal function. Since your nervous system controls everything, this interference can create cascading effects throughout your entire body - affecting multiple systems simultaneously and reducing your body's ability to adapt to stress.

When your brain and spinal cord can communicate clearly, your body can express its full potential for health, healing, and vitality - supporting everything from better sleep and immune function to increased energy and overall well-being.

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515-232-3374

07/04/2025

Wishing everyone a wonderful and safe Independence Day celebration!

06/08/2025

"But I only come in when something hurts..." 🤔

If you've ever said this, you're definitely not alone. Most people think of chiropractic care like a bandaid - something you use when there's already a problem.

But here's the thing your nervous system wants you to know: by the time you feel pain, the dysfunction has been building for much longer than you realize.

Your nervous system is constantly adapting, compensating, and working behind the scenes to keep you functional. It's incredibly good at its job - sometimes too good. It will find ways to work around problems until it simply can't anymore. That's when you finally feel the pain or symptoms show up.

Understanding the science behind how your nervous system heals and adapts changes everything about how you approach your care. It's not about quick fixes or waiting for crisis mode - it's about supporting your body's natural ability to function optimally.

Swipe through to learn why your nervous system needs regular support to create lasting change, not just temporary relief.

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06/05/2025

Did you know your spine is literally the highway to your emotions? Most people think stress is "all in their head" - but what if I told you it's actually stored in your nervous system?

Your nervous system is the master controller of everything in your body, including how you process and regulate emotions. When your nervous system is under stress, it can't communicate properly with the rest of your body.

Here's what starts to happen:

Your body begins holding tension in places it shouldn't, your stress response system gets overworked and can't turn off properly, and suddenly you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally "off" - even when life seems fine on the surface. It's like having static on a radio station - the signal is there, but it's not coming through clearly.

Your body has an incredible ability to heal and rebalance when given the right support. Through gentle chiropractic adjustments, we're not just moving bones - we're helping restore the natural flow of communication in your nervous system. When your spine is balanced and your nervous system can function optimally, you may experience:

✓ Improved emotional resilience
✓ Better stress management
✓ More restful sleep
✓ Increased energy and mental clarity
✓ A greater sense of overall well-being

Your emotional health and physical health aren't separate - they're deeply interconnected through your nervous system. When we honor this connection and support your body's natural healing wisdom, healing becomes possible.

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515-232-3374

06/03/2025

Did you know that 5 out of 6 children will experience at least one ear infection before their 3rd birthday?

While antibiotics are commonly prescribed, many parents are looking for alternative approaches to support their child's natural healing ability and get to the root cause.

Why ear infections may occur:
- Immature eustachian tubes that don't drain properly
- Fluid buildup creating an environment for bacteria
- Immune system that's still developing
- Poor lymphatic drainage around the ear and neck

What does the nervous system have to do with ear infections?
The upper cervical vertebrae (especially C1-C2) house nerves that influence:
→ Eustachian tube function
→ Lymphatic drainage
→ Immune response
→ Muscle tension affecting drainage pathways

How chiropractic care can help with chronic ear infections, but prevent them going forward:
Unlike medication which targets symptoms, pediatric chiropractic care focuses on:
- Gentle adjustments to reduce nerve interference
- Supporting proper drainage of middle ear fluid
- Enhancing immune system communication
- Addressing the root cause rather than just symptoms

Studies show that children receiving chiropractic care for ear infections experience:
- Fewer recurrent infections
- Improved drainage
- Enhanced immune function
- Reduced need for antibiotics in many cases

Our gentle, specific pediatric adjustments are nothing like adult adjustments—they use about the same pressure you'd use to test a ripe tomato! Safe, effective, and nurturing for your little one's developing system.

Questions about how chiropractic might help your child? Drop them below or schedule them for an appointment to learn more! 💙

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515-232-3374

05/26/2025

Today, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. At ACWC, we're committed to serving our veterans through holistic care that addresses the unique physical and emotional challenges they face.

To our military families: We can't thank you enough for your service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

05/24/2025

Struggling with eczema that just won't quit, no matter how many creams or elimination diets you try? 🧴❌

There's an underlying reason why: Your skin conditions might actually be signaling a deeper nervous system issue! 🧠→🧬

Most people don't realize that every aspect of skin function—from inflammation responses to healing ability—is directly controlled by your nervous system. When spinal misalignments or imbalances interfere with these critical nerve signals, your skin can't function properly.

That's why so many of our practice members see dramatic improvements in their eczema after beginning chiropractic care. By correcting these misalignments, we're addressing a root cause that most conventional treatments completely overlook.

Swipe through to see how chiropractic can improve skin health by optimizing nervous system function, detoxification pathways, and how to achieve real, long lasting results with chiropractic care.

Tired of just managing symptoms? We take a different approach by supporting your body's natural healing abilities through nervous system optimization.

Do you or someone you love struggle with eczema or other persistent skin conditions? Drop a "❤️" below or DM us to learn more about our specialized assessment for skin-related concerns.

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515-232-3374

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Ames, IA

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 1pm
	3pm - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 1pm
	3pm - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 1pm
	3pm - 6pm

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https://www.ameschirocenter.com/

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