Gilbert Wellness Center

02/27/2026

02/26/2026

How much time are you spending on your phone, computer or just watching TV every day? It is time to take a hard look at your screen time.

A study recently published found that adults who watched television for five hours or more per day had an increased risk of developing brain-related diseases like dementia, strokes, or Parkinson’s.

We know you can’t always get away from devices but we can help reverse the negative effects of too much screen time by assessing your brain and stress and providing you with a comprehensive care plan that is specific to you!

Schedule a brain based assessment today!

Associations between Recreational Screen Time and Brain Health in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Large Prospective Cohort Study https://ecs.page.link/tWPLq

02/25/2026

Feeling foggy?
Tired?
Tension in your neck?

It may not be stress…
It may be your screen habits.

Hours looking down can disrupt posture and nervous system function.

Limit screen time.
Raise your phone to eye level.

Get your brain checked with a Stress Response Evaluation!
Your brain will thank you.

02/24/2026

4 health issues too much screen time can lead to:

1) It can rewire your brain and not in a good way
2) It can cause long-term vision problems
3) It can interfere with your sleep
4) It can make you more anxious, depressed or stressed

Not only should you limit screen time, but regular brain based care is crucial to helping reduce and reverse the negative effects of “too much screen time” on the brain and nervous system.

Be sure to schedule your Brain Based assessment in our office

Cutting Screen Time By This Much Time Per A Day May Ease Anxiety https://ecs.page.link/WwKej

02/23/2026

Excessive Screen Time and Your Health.

Average Daily Time Spent On Digital Devices
Adults - 3 hours and 43 minutes a day
8-12 years old - 4 hours and 40 minutes a day
Teens - 7 hours and 22 minutes a day not including time spent on homework.

The position of your head coupled with the blue screen time while on digital devices places stress on your brain but also the brain stem/spinal cord and muscles and joints of the neck. This leads not only to neck/back pain and headaches but can also lead to brain health issues. We call this Digital Brain Fog.

A study in the Journal of American Medical Association found that children ages 3-5 who had 1 or more hours of screen time a day exhibited lower brain development, particularly in the area of white brain matter.

A 2018 study out of China concluded that too much screen time increases neck pain along with anxiety and depression symptoms.

Another study in Abnormal Psychology reported over the last decade the number of youths with mental health disorders has more than doubled: Major depression increased by 52% from 2005 to 2017 which is being attributed to too much screen time.

What Can You Do:

1) Limit screen time, especially in children and teens who are most susceptible.
2) While on your device position it so that your head stays in an upright neutral position looking straight ahead to decrease the effects of an abnormal posture for long periods of time.
3) Schedule a brain based assessment. Research shows that proper brain based care along with chiropractic adjustments, can correct postural distortions. Additional research shows that chiropractic adjustments positively affect the area of the brain called the prefrontal cortex, which can help override the damaging effects of digital brain fog.

02/21/2026

🎉 Big News — We’re Moving! 🎉

Starting Monday, March 2, I’ll be seeing patients at our new office:
📍 2535 106th St., Urbandale
📞 515-278-0456

✨ Grand Opening Specials (All March!)
• First adjustment of the month — FREE
• New referrals — first visit with adjustment $29
• Raffle tickets for visits & referrals
• Special gift at your first visit

🎁 Prizes include gift cards to Amazon, Hy-Vee, and Casey’s

📰 Plus — our new monthly newsletter is launching with health tips, a Patient of the Month, and more!

We can’t wait to see you in the new space!

Call now to connect with business.

02/19/2026

Can’t sleep?

Your nervous system might be stuck in “survival mode.”

When your brain is stressed, it struggles to shift into healing mode — and sleep suffers.

Brain based care helps neutralize stress on the brain and nervous system so your body can:

✔ Fall asleep easier
✔ Stay asleep longer
✔ Wake up refreshed

Better sleep starts with a healthier nervous system.
Schedule a Brain Based Evaluation today!

02/19/2026

Got fibro? We can help.

02/18/2026

What To Do When You Can’t Sleep?

Be sure getting your brain checked is first on your list.

And if you haven’t already, schedule your Brain Based Assessment in our office.

What To Do When You Can’t Sleep | Sleep Foundation Can’t Sleep? 9 Techniques to Try https://ecs.page.link/Vj95Z

Can’t sleep? We offer tested tips and relaxation exercises to calm your mind and help you get the sleep you need.

02/17/2026

Are Sleep Issues An Early Sign Of Brain Issues?

Sleep is literally a deep clean for your brain.

50-70 million U.S. adults have a sleep disorder with insomnia being the most common.

The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep every night to maximize health and well-being.

35.5% of adults report getting less than 7 hours of sleep each night.

Not getting enough sleep can wreak havoc on your health. “In the short term, a lack of adequate sleep can affect judgment, mood, and ability to learn and retain information, and may increase the risk of serious accidents and injury. In the long term, chronic sleep deprivation may lead to various health problems, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even early mortality.”

A new study in the journal Science reports that “sleep physically washes toxins, including those that can lead to Alzheimer’s from your brain.” Psychiatric and other neurological issues can be linked to a build-up of these toxins.

Getting the recommended amount of sleep helps clean away the toxic gunk that builds up in your brain and is crucial to your health and well-being.

If you are struggling with sleep issues, brain based care can help!

Specific brain based care neutralizes stress on the brain and nervous system allowing your brain to communicate with the body the way it should, leading to better sleep habits.

Better sleep habits allow the body to regenerate and heal, leading to better health. Be sure to schedule a Brain Based Assessment in our office to see how well your brain is functioning. 😉

New Study: Sleep Is Literally a Deep Clean for Your Brain https://ecs.page.link/vf6xJ