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5 Amazing Side Effects of Seeing the Chiropractor

by Sergey Kochelayev | Aug 30, 2021 | Advice, Informational, Wellness

Believe it or not, the second most common reason people go to the doctor in the United States is for lower back pain. It so happens that this is also one of the many ailments and everyday struggles that seeing the chiropractor can help with. Chiropractors are medical professionals who help patients with the neuromusculoskeletal system, including the spine, nerves, muscles, tendons, and more. Whether you suffer from chronic pain or not, a visit to the chiropractor can do you a lot of good. Read on to learn five amazing side effects of seeing a chiropractor.

1. Get Better Sleep

Chiropractic care can actually help you get better sleep at night.

For those who suffer from pain that keeps them up at night, a chiropractor can reduce this pain for you.

For those who aren’t in pain, you may still have mild spine misalignment or muscle tension issues causing unnoticeable physical strain. When the chiropractor removes this strain, it allows your body to relax more fully. As a result, you sleep better and feel more rested in the morning!

2. Reduce Pain Throughout Your Body

Short-term and long-term pain can be treated with chiropractic care. In fact, some doctors will recommend non-invasive treatments like chiropractic care before suggesting surgery or medication.

One study even showed that spinal manipulation treated non-specific neck pain better than medication treatment.

Chiropractors are often taught after for neck and back pain, but they can also treat headaches caused by tension and neck pain.

3. Improve Your Digestion

Since chiropractic care boosts the health of your spine and everything attached to it, it also benefits your nervous system.

It’s no secret that your nervous system and digestive system are connected—many of the nerves that are ultimately attached to your spine play key roles in your digestive processes.

As a result, seeing a chiropractor can improve digestion ailments. In some cases, it has even been known to help with IBS, heartburn, and constipation.

4. Enhance Your Range of Motion

Another of the many reasons to see a chiropractor is that it can improve your range of motion.

Over time, many of your body’s connective elements – like your tissues, joints, and ligaments – wear down. Chiropractic services can slow down this deterioration, saving you from pain down the road.

5. Gain Better Posture

Poor posture is a prevalent problem as many people sit too much throughout the day. If you have poor posture, chiropractors can work with you to improve it over time and reduce any resulting pain.

Better back mobility and strengthened muscles will also help you maintain good posture later in life.

Seeing the Chiropractor Can Change Your Life

Regular chiropractic care can truly change your life by helping you maintain a healthy and pain-free existence.

On top of treating common causes of pain, seeing the chiropractor can improve your posture, enhance your range of motion, improve your digestion, and help you get better sleep at night. The amazing side effects of seeing a chiropractor!

Interested in taking advantage of these prime benefits and more? Check out our services today.

How the Red Light Table Targets Fat Loss

by Sergey Kochelayev | Aug 11, 2021 | Informational, Red Light Therapy, Weight-Loss, Wellness

Less Cellulite

In a 2011 study on red light therapy and cellulite reduction, women ages 25-55 were divided into two groups: some did treadmill exercise + red light therapy twice a week, while the other group just did treadmill exercise. The researchers presented thermographic photographs of the changes in thigh circumference and cellulite to demonstrate that red light therapy and exercise was more effective than just exercise alone. The study concluded that treadmill exercise and red light therapy in conjunction can improve body aesthetics.

Cosmetic Body Contouring

Many people trying to lose weight just want to look better in the mirror, or at the beach. A wide variety of therapies to target fat and improve appearance are called “body contouring” or “body sculpting”, some surgical, others noninvasive. But many of them don’t work, and/or produce troublesome side effects. Red light therapy is completely natural & noninvasive and has proven to be an effective option for changing the way your body looks.

Smaller Waistline, Less Girth

A study in the Journal of Obesity Surgery researched red light therapy for body contouring. This 2011 double-blind, randomized study performed light therapy at 635-680 nanometers (nm) on participants for four weeks and recorded effects on the size of their waistline. At the end of the study, participants had achieved a statistically significant reduction in waistline girth.

Targeted Fat Loss

In a similar study published in Lasers in Surgery Medicine, participants who received light therapy showed a significant reduction in overall circumference, including numerous parts of the body. Researchers concluded that light therapy can reduce the circumference of the specific areas of the body that are treated with natural light.

Tighter Hips & Thighs

A 2013 study in the same journal also found benefits from red light therapy at 635 nm for contouring the hips, thighs, and waist. At the end of the trial, researchers found a mean loss of 2.99 inches in overall body size compared to the starting point. Separately, the thigh, waist, and hip areas all showed a reduction too. Researchers concluded that red light therapy at this wavelength was safe and clinically effective.

Less Body Fat:

A 2018 triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial assessed red light therapy’s effects on people doing endurance training. Researchers found pre-exercise treatment can “decrease the body fat in healthy volunteers when compared to placebo.”

Weight and Obesity Control: A study conducted by Brazilian researchers in 2015 assessed the effects of light therapy and exercise on 64 obese women, ages 20 to 40. One group exercised and received red light therapy treatments, while the control group just exercised. They concluded that red light therapy and exercise together were more effective than just exercise in reducing fat mass.

Video: Work From Home Stress? Get Cracked!

by Sergey Kochelayev | Jul 8, 2021 | Video, Wellness

Has working from home put a lot of stress on you mentally and physically? Chiropractic adjustments can help you correct some of the imbalances placed on you from working from unnatural and unergonomic positions. See how you can benefit from this video.

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0:46 Adjustment

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Video: Epic Cracks by Mill Creek Chiropractor

by Sergey Kochelayev | Mar 31, 2021 | Fun, Video, Wellness

Patient receive chiropractic adjustment by the Amazing Life Team. If you are interested in being in a video, please reach out to us

For more information or if you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us or visit our clinic at the Mill Creek location in Washington State.

Live without health problems – Because you’re worth it!

Amazing Life Chiropractic

1(425)-737-5343

800 164th St SE Ste O Mill Creek, WA 98012

[email protected]

5 Incredible Health Benefits of Taking Natural Supplements

by Sergey Kochelayev | Jan 27, 2021 | Nutrition, Wellness

While 80% of people worldwide use supplements, only around 39% of American adults do. Are you wondering…Should I take multivitamins? Should I take fish oil? What are probiotics? In the midst of the pandemic, you may have also thought about natural health supplements to boost your immune system.

Natural health supplements can help your body in a number of ways. Keep reading to learn the benefits of fish oil, the benefits of multivitamins, and others as well as how to choose the right supplements for you.

1. Improve Mental Health

Do you know someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia? Do you or someone you know experience anxiety and/or depression?

There are natural health supplements to boost your cognitive function and improve your memory. Magnesium is crucial to having a healthy brain, yet many Americans do not get the amount they need from their diet.

B-12 and Omega-3 found in fish oil are also important to brain health. Omega-3 fatty acids fight off depression as well.

2. Boost Your Immune System

Do you ever start feeling sick, maybe a tickle in your throat, and you don’t know what to do to stop it? Supplements from plants like echinacea and elderberry contain vitamins and antioxidants to help your immune system kick whatever is trying to bring you down.

Remember, all supplements are not created equal but high quality multi-vitamin helps keep your immune system at the top of its game as well.

3. Make Your Skin Glow

Vitamins A, C, D, and E, zinc, fish oil, and collagen are all good for healthy skin. Whether you’re worried about aging, acne, or other conditions like atopic dermatitis, there is a supplement that will help give you the youthful glow you want.

4. Fight Inflammation

There are several supplementations with anti-inflammatory properties to help improve or prevent conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or ulcerative colitis.

Curcumin, which is found in turmeric, has shown to reduce inflammation. Capsaicin found in hot peppers may reduce your body’s ability to feel pain. Green tea or green tea extract is also helpful in reducing inflammation.

5. Improve Heart Health

From reducing the deposition of cholesterol to lowering blood pressure, natural supplements can improve your heart health. Taking things like flaxseed, garlic, and Ginkgo Biloba will keep your heart healthy.

Studies show that flax seeds reduce inflammation in the arteries. Garlic lowers blood pressure and helps treat high cholesterol and gets triglyceride levels in check. Most known to help with memory, it also improves circulation in patients suffering from coronary artery disease.

What Natural Health Supplements Are You Considering?

Now that you know the benefits of natural health supplements, which ones are you thinking about adding to your daily routine? Improve your health safely and naturally by researching which supplements would benefit your condition and learn the best way to get what you need.

We at Amazing Life Chiropractic and Wellness are dedicated to your overall health and wellness. We believe that “healthy” starts from the inside. Contact us to help you put together a wellness plan that will help you get to optimum health.

Your Guide to Restorative Movement for Lower Back Pain Relief

by Sergey Kochelayev | Jan 26, 2021 | exercise, Informational, Stretching, Wellness

A whopping 16 million American adults deal with chronic back pain — that’s 8% of the population.

So, if you have an achy lower back, you’re certainly not the only one. And that’s good news if you’re seeking out remedies to help yourself. Those before you have found many methods for natural back pain relief.

Here are four restorative movements to try.

1. Knee-to-Chest Stretch

For this one, you will lay on the ground with your legs out straight. Bend your left knee and pull it in toward your chest, holding it in place with interlaced hands. Keep your right leg straight and your foot on the floor as you hold this position for 30 to 60 seconds.

Repeat this move on the right, then cycle through both stretches a few times for a well-rounded stretch. And, if you want to make it a little tougher, pull both knees in at once and hold the crunched position for 20 seconds.

2. Cat-Cow Pose

If you have any familiarity with yoga, then you may know how to do cat-cow — it’s a great one to have in your arsenal if you’re looking for back stretches.

Roll over from your knee-to-chest stretch and get on all fours. Make sure your hands are on the ground directly beneath your shoulders.

Breathe out, and pull your belly button upward toward the ceiling. Imagine how a scared cat’s back looks — you want to mimic that curve.

When you breathe in, your belly will drop and your spine will relax. This is the cow portion of the stretch.

Repeat for ten rounds or more to really loosen up and relax your spine.

3. Seat Forward Bend

Interestingly, it might not just be your lower back that hurts. Research has shown that tight hamstrings can cause tension and pain in the lower back, too.

So, try the seat forward bend to reduce tension in your legs that could be pulling on the lower back.

Stay on the floor, but stretch your feet out in front of you so you’re seated in an L-shaped position. Then, grab a towel and wrap it around your feet with both ends in your hands.

Pull the towel and use it to help you bend your upper body closer to your legs. Keep your back straight, though. You should start to feel the stretch down the back of your legs.

Hold your bend for 30 seconds and repeat three times with half-minute breaks in between.

4. Massage

Sometimes, you’re the one performing the restorative movement. Other times, it’s a licensed professional manipulating your body and providing relief.

In this case, we’re obviously talking about the latter. Massage can reduce the pain and tension in your lower back. And it’s a low-impact treatment method — you’ll probably even find it relaxing.

Find Natural Back Pain Relief

Whether you get moving or get a massage, you will have signed up for natural back pain relief. But if you need further help to assuage your lower back pain, look no further than Restoration Fitness located in Mill Creek, WA. Request an appointment today and get started on your journey to a stronger, pain-free back.