Secrets to Reducing Your Stress

Stress happens to almost each one of us many times a week.   Whether it's running late to work/church/picking up your kids/doctor's appointment, having co-workers that test the upper limits of your patience, needing to have that report rightthisverysecond, tight finances for the month, or your car just broke down and needs repair, etc.  Stress.  It happens. Aches and pains, palpitations and dizziness, loss of appetite or compulsive eating, digestive problems, grinding your teeth, insomnia, breathing difficulties, stammering or speaking too fast, feeling tired, and frequent infections can all occur because of high stress levels. So how can we relax when these situations happen?  The first way to lower your stress levels is to acknowledge you have the choice whether to be stressed or not.  People think all the time that "fill in the blank" is stressing them out.  Not entirely true!  An outside circumstance happens, and then it's what we decide to do with that situation and how we process what's happened to us that determines if we're stressed our not. Next, close your eyes and try to relax all the muscles in your shoulders, back, and neck.  Clear your mind, and breathe in through your nose slowly for 5 seconds, and then exhale through your mouth for 5 seconds.  Repeat this for a total of 10 times.  (Caution:  If you're running late and you're in your car driving, please don't close your eyes!!) Lowering your heart rate and blood pressure by slowly breathing will allow you to calm down and think more clearly about your present situation. Changing lifesytle habits have also shown to lower stress levels. Try implementing these healthy routines into your routine for reduced stress:  Chiropractic care reduces stress by allowing the body to achieve a balance. In addition, chiropractic helps keep patients free of the impairments to regular exercise, which is key to reducing stress and preventing stress-related anxiety and depression.  Massage therapy Biking, running, walking, or yoga 2-3x a week for at least 30 minutes each time Sleeping at least 7 hours a night Eating healthier and not eating or drinking alcohol past 9PM at night
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How to Beat Low Back Pain - Dr. Leif on 10/11 News!

Here's the Week 8 update on the Extreme Golf Makeover from Channel 10/11 News! Dr. Leif explains to Chad Silber ways to strengthen your lower back and prevent low back pain!


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The Cure to Beating Numb or Tingling Hands

Have you ever known someone that complained of pain, numbness, or tingling in the hands or fingers?  
What do you think causes this to happen?

I see people all the time who tell me, "I have a numb and tingling sensation in my hands, it must be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome."  My response to them is, "Maybe."

Let me explain.  The nerves that give sensation to your hands come from your spinal cord and branch out in your neck.  When a person has a sensation or pain problem in their hands, the problem area can therefore be in their hand OR their neck!

To determine where the problem originates, simple tests are performed like taking neck x-rays.  The reason we take x-rays of the neck is because there should be a normal position for the curvature of the neck, and if your neck is shaped differently from normal, then that could be the reason the nerves in your neck are causing the symptoms in your hand.

If we determine that the curvature of your neck is within normal limits, then most likely the problem is with the nerves specifically in your hand or wrist.  For Carpal Tunnel treatment, specific stretching to both the muscles and nerves in your wrist and hand and performed.  Most people see a difference in the severity of their symptoms after a couple weeks!

If you or someone you know has a problem with their grip strength, has pain in their wrist or hand, or has numbness or tingling, I am offering a FREE personal consultation talk to determine if I can offer you a solution.

All you have to do to take advantage of this offer is call Active ChiroCare by 6PM on Wednesday July 27th to take advantage!

Week 6 update of the Extreme Golf Makeover - Posture

Watch the Week 6 update of the 2011 Extreme Golf Makeover Challenge!  In this episode, I explain to Chad Silber, Channel 10/11 News anchor, how important posture is in the game of golf, as well as how important good posture is in preventing back and neck pain!



For more info on the Golf Makeover, visit www.ExtremeGolfMakeover.com