Advance Chiropractic and Health Center

06/25/2024

Do you want to stay active as you age? Check the info below to see how chiropractic can help and then give us a call to schedule a free flexibility and mobility assessment. 336-766-0888

There are many benefits of chiropractic care for older adults!

✔️ Pain and stress relief
✔️ Increased balance and coordination
✔️ Increased mobility
✔️ Decreased joint pain

05/20/2024

Did you know there are over 50 joints between the ribs and the spine that have to move properly in order to breathe well?

If you have any increased muscle tension or poor posture it maybe be interfering with normal joint function.

At Advance Chiropractic and Health Center we have a number of ways to help you improve your breathing by improving the function of the muscles and joint in the back.

Call us at 336-766-0888 for a free assessment

Your poor posture may be hurting more than just your back! 😲 If you've noticed a change in your breathing patterns, especially when seated, your posture may be to blame.

Chiropractic care provides a safe and effective approach to improve your posture for better health.

05/03/2024

Can Berberine help me lose weight? That's the question was was posed to HealthBeat, an online newsletter from the Harvard Medical School. Of course the answer was an adamant "NO!" The article went on to say that Berberine could be dangerous because it can affect the way the liver processes drugs.

Medical New Today states that Berberine is an herb " appears to activate AMP-activated protein kinase, which can help regulate how the body uses blood sugar. Researchers believe this activation can help treat diabetes and related health issues, such as obesity and high cholesterol."

Berberine appears to work in the body in a similar fashion as medications such as Wegovy, however, since there isn't a lot of research into Berberine there is no "proof" of it's effectiveness.

I found this well referenced article with all kinds of information about Berberine.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325798 #:~:text=Berberine%20appears%20to%20activate%20AMP,as%20obesity%20and%20high%20cholesterol.

When you are properly educated you can decide how you want to handle your health.

04/22/2024

Wanting to get more active? Stretching can help you improve your response to activity as well as help you feel less sore afterwards.

Looking to add walking or running into your routine? 👟 Talk to your DC about which stretches you should be doing for injury prevention and to improve your workout!

04/18/2024

I met a woman, Peggy Hustad, who is a certified Plant Based Diet coach.
Check out the article she wrote.
I met a woman, Peggy Hustad, who is a certified Plant Based Diet coach.
Check out the article she wrote.
https://plantproviders.org/.../the-basics-of-going-plant.../
If you need more information contact my office at 336-766-0888. WE can also get you in touch with Peggy for more guidance.
If you need more information contact my office at 336-766-0888. WE can also get you in touch with Peggy for more guidance.

04/17/2024

What's better - walking or running? And why should you care?

There's a measure called V02 max which has to do with exercise capacity. It also is a marker of healthy longevity, so if you want to live a long, healthy life, you want a good V02 max.

So how do you know what your V02 max is and how do you improve it?

There's a cardiometabolic test I can do that, among other things measures V02 max. You can also get an idea by seeing how much effort your can expend and still be able to talk but not sing.

Exercise improves V02 max. While not everyone has access to a gym, almost everyone has access to a place where they can walk or run.

An article in the New York Times had this to say - Walking is among the world’s most popular forms of exercise, and far and away the most favored in the United States. And for good reason: It’s simple, accessible and effective. Taking regular walks lowers the risk of many health problems including anxiety, depression, diabetes and some cancers.

However, once your body becomes accustomed to walking, you might want to pick up the pace, said Alyssa Olenick, an exercise physiologist and postdoctoral research fellow in the energy metabolism lab at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

The article recommends that when you get used to walking, add sprints.

If you are interested in an evaluation for your V02 max, call my office at 336-766-0888 or send us a message.

04/16/2024

Walking is a great way to get more active. All it takes is a decent pair of shoes and a safe place to walk. What's stopping you? Let me know how long you've walked this week! I walked with my dog for about 45 minutes on Sunday.

Did you know? for just 21 minutes a day has so many health benefits! 👟

Talk to your DC for more recommendations on ways that you can reduce your risk of chronic diseases, improve your mental health and stay active.

04/04/2024

Swimming can be a great way to get exercise. I recommend that you build up how far or long you can swim. When you feel comfortable you then add sprints to your swim in order to improve the cardiac aspect of the workout.

For some fun check out Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and The Pool, which is airing on Netflix.

If you sometimes wonder why you put yourself through the pain of tough workout after tough workout, you’re not alone. But in what may seem like a paradoxical relationship, fighting through the pain of a challenging swim could be a smart, drug-free way to reduce or manage other kinds of pain. That....

04/02/2024

April is a great time to get more active. More daylight, better weather. In case you need help, download the attached calendar compliments of Action for Happiness. https://actionforhappiness.org/

04/01/2024

Hopefully spring is here to stay! I love this time of the year. I love hearing the birds. I love the different colors as the leaves begin to come out on the trees. I love the cool night and the warmer days. I love that the sun is still up when I get off work. I love that I can get out and be more active. What do you love about this time of the year?

01/25/2024

I think these videos say it all!

Ouch! My neck, my back!

12/22/2023

This time of the can be frantic and stressful, which can result in headaches and neck and shoulder tension. Often, when we are hurting we resort to medications. However, medications don't fix the underlying problem. In addition to chiropractic care, there is good evidence that neurofeedback can help headache symptoms.

Call us for a free consultation aimed at getting to the root cause of your headaches.

For many people, a nagging migraine means turning to an over-the-counter pain pill like acetaminophen, or, in some cases, a prescription medication like Imitrex.