HEALTH & WELLNESS S P E C I A L S E C T I O N
a resource for patients suffering from a
variety of conditions such as lower back
pain, neck pain, headaches, fibromyalgia,
sciatica, spinal stenosis, ear infections,
neurological conditions, or scoliosis. The
nervous system controls all of the cells
and organs in your body, which is why
chiropractors focus on the health and
proper alignment of the spine.
Patients with the types of issues above
often seek professional chiropractic
therapy to relieve the pain they are
experiencing rather than taking
medication. Chiropractic care can start
by addressing general wellness or looking
directly at disease prevention. Patients
have reported several health benefits
including:
• Improved sleep
• More energy
• Better mood
• Reduced need for medication
• Relief from pain
Some general ways to keep your back
and neck healthy are regular exercise,
stress management, proper posture,
healthy weight, nutrition for strong
bones, wearing appropriate shoes, and
not smoking.
Foot Health
It is important to stay healthy from
head to toe, including your feet. There are
26 bones and 33 joints in your foot and
ankle, making the possibility for issues
very high. From sprains and fractures to
ingrown toenails, bunions, corns, and
athlete’s foot, we may find ourselves
hiding our foot problems in a pair of
shoes. But overlooking foot health can
lead to greater problems if left untreated.
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Taking a few simple steps to ensure foot
health is easy to do:
• Keep feet clean and dry.
• Make sure to trim toenails regularly
and straight across.
• Wear shoes that fit properly.
• Don’t ignore discolored or cracking
toenails.
• Wear shoes in public places to avoid
fungal infections.
Overall Health
Overall health and well-being starts
from the inside out. Begin by providing
your body with the nutrients it needs to
work properly. You will have more energy
and feel better every single day that you
eat healthy, nutritious foods, drink plenty
of water, and get in some exercise. While
physical wellness is crucial for a healthy
life, it is important not to overlook
mental wellness. This includes emotional,
psychological, and social well-being.
Mental health is important throughout
all stages of life, from childhood to
adulthood. While good physical health
directly affects mental health, you should
care for your mental health in different
ways.
• Love yourself and treat yourself with
kindness and respect.
• Surround yourself with people who
make you happy.
• Meditate and/or pray to provide
yourself with time to silently reflect on
all of the positive aspects of life.
• Try something new to break away from
the daily grind.
• Get help when you feel like you cannot
help yourself. ■