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Snack Smart - As a chiropractor, I don’t just help to get you healthy I want to help you stay healthy, too. Sometimes, this goes beyond adjustments and specifically considers diet. Admit it or not, everyone snacksbut not always healthily. Here are a few tips to help you snack smarter. 1. Keep chewing. Did you know that a fully chewed bite can mean moving your jaw up and down 40 times? Studies show that people who chew thoroughly feel fuller than those who skimp on chewing.... 2. Fill gaps with snacks. Finding it hard to fit in the recommended servings of fruits and veggies each day? Consider snacking on frozen grapes or celery with peanut butter to fill nutritional gaps in your diet. 3. Plan your snacks. The brown-bag approach never fails. Pack your snacks yourself so you aren’t stuck running to a vending machine for sugar-laden munchies when hunger strikes.

In these uncertain times of COVID-19, more and more people are feeling stress and anxiety. Along with other positive strategies to combat the negativity (meditation, exercise, chiropractic treatment, etc) there is also the little known benefits of drinking Green Tea. Numerous scientific studies have shown that it can reduce and relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety and improves cognition. In addition, it has been shown to be a beneficial drink for weight loss.

Working From Home and Eating Healthy - Since over-eating and under-eating aren’t sustainable habits, some veteran remote-workers speak about their tried-and-true strategies for eating healthily while working from home. Click on:https://www.huffingtonpost.ca//how-to-eat-healthy-at-home_

Anti-Virus Strategies - Remember to practice physical distancing (especially from high sugar/grain cheat snacks) and focus on: drinking plenty of water, getting sufficient rest, reducing stress, moderate exercise and supplement with: Vit C & D3, zinc, and quercetin.

Here's a 'sticky' subject ... Looking at the chart, it would be a good nutritional decision to ELIMINATE most to all the 'foods' that create mucus.

Foods made by science are increasingly being exposed as contributing to serious illnesses and disease. Take heed and attempt to avoid these common GMO foods.

Bacteria - Good For Your Gut? Did you know that we share close to half of our body ... with bacteria? Yes, trillions of them and most reside in our stomach, intestines and colon. They are essential for digestion and to our overall health and well being. The bacteria on our skin, airways and digestive tract are our first line of defense against infection. We acquire our first bacteria while being born. Some take up residence inside our body and help our immune system develop.... There’s good bacteria and not so good bacteria. Antibiotics are classified as a drug designed to fight the not-so-good bacteria. The ones that can cause illness. However, antibiotics have no effect on illnesses caused by viruses, such as colds or the flu. Antibiotics have saved countless lives. However, antibiotics are rather indiscriminate. They kill good bacteria along with the bad. What are 'Probiotics'? The word means for life. Probiotics are beneficial or good bacteria that can promote good health. You’ve probably heard that there’s been an overuse of antibiotics. This has created resistant strains that can overtake the good bacteria in our body. This makes treating certain illnesses more difficult. Probiotics support the body’s natural immune function and helps digest the foods we eat. In fact, the gastrointestinal tract is home to more than 400 different types of bacteria. Acidophilus is among the most familiar. Probiotics also help to keep the level of harmful bacteria down. The largest percentage of probiotics comes from dairy products. They contain lactobacilli and bifidobacteria. Probiotics are also available in supplement form. Studies are assessing the use of probiotics in managing many types of conditions. Among them: Crohn’s Disease, lactose intolerance, high cholesterol, eczema, vaginal and urinary tract infections. Want to know more about probiotics and how our office can help you get your healthy diet back on track!