Energize Chiropractic Blog
The Gut and Brain Connection
The Gut and Brain Connection If you have ever had “butterflies” or have been stressed to the point of your stomach hurting, you’ve experienced the gut/brain connection firsthand. Even the thought of food can activate your digestive system because it’s intimately connected with your brain and central nervous system. They are in constant communication, sending…
How Digestion Works
How Digestion Works Our modern diet and lifestyle have been linked to a variety of digestive issues. The overall health of your digestive system is closely tied to the food you eat, the exercise you get, and your overall stress levels. Your digestive system is a group of organs that take the food you eat…
The Best Sleep Position
The Best Sleep Position One of the most common questions we get from patients is: “What’s the best sleeping position?” Considering you spend nearly one-third of your life sleeping, this is an important question to ask! Top researchers have found one of the best positions to sleep is on your side with your head supported,…
Car Accident Tips From A Chiropractor
Car Accident Tips From A Chiropractor If you’ve ever been in a major (or minor) car accident, you know that it can be a traumatizing and life changing experience. Even accidents at low speed that cause minimal injury (or none that can be detected at the time) can be potentially harmful. An injury to your…
Adjusting Your Sleep Schedule
Adjusting Your Sleep Schedule Neck and back pain are the most common reasons people experience sleep disturbances. Patients talk about sleeping on the floor, or sleeping in a lazy boy, or even sleeping bent over their bed attempting to get into a position that helps them get those few precious moments of rest and relief.…
6 Tips To Avoid Back Pain
6 Tips To Avoid Back Pain We’ve all been there – for some it’s been worse than others, but we’ve all been there. That dull ache in the lower back. That shooting pain in the shoulders. Here are 6 tips from your Kirkland chiropractor to avoid back pain: Exercise regularly and with care Regular exercise…