 Dear Patients,
Do you ever find your body feeling worse when you’re in a bad mood or when things are not going right? Do you experience any of these common symptoms when your stress levels increase?
Many times, people don’t realize or correlate pain in their body with their emotional or mental states and it has been proven time and time again to have an effect. An online study tested gratitude intervention to see if it would help patients who were self-managing their arthritis symptoms. The hypothesis question was: Would a gratitude and mindfulness intervention decrease pain, anxiety, intensity and interference, fear of movement, and increase pain self-efficacy for the group? 151 people signed up for the study and 81 people completed the trial and the final outcome showed improvements by this intervention. So what does that tell us?
At Crowthorne Family Chiropractic Centre, we believe in tackling health issues from the nervous system point of view. From there, Dr. Michael deciphers if the presenting condition requires attention of the spine, the mind, the posture, the emotions, and the nutrition of the body’s Whole Health System. Dr. Michael recently attended a course on gratitude and was surprised at how many studies there are on the effectiveness of its practice on one’s health. As we come to the close of one of the more challenging years in our lifetime, we wanted to leave you with some hope and help to not only get you through it, but to make sure you, your loved ones, and your health are set up to thrive in the new year. No matter what the challenges are on the horizon, our focus should be on how to be well and live. That way, we are assured that the best IS yet to come. Expressing Gratitude for My Body: Every morning, for the entire month of November, thank 3 things in your body for being alive. Go through the main and obvious parts of your body and thank it for doing its job. For example:
As a bonus, you may want to jot down how these 3 body parts helped you throughout the day. You may be surprised at how much more positive you will feel about your body and your health after just a few days! Happy THANKING your body, mind, and health! With Gratitude, Crowthorne Family Chiropractic Centre Our Dr. Michael is one of the Founders of ChiroU Online and his organization created a video in honour of World Gratitude Day and all the Chiropractic patients out there! Especially YOU...Our Patients!!
We hope you enjoy the video and we look forward to seeing you soon! To your health always, Crowthorne Family Chiropractic Centre  Happy Birthday Chiropractic!
September 18th is Chiropractic Founder's Day and it marks the 126th Birthday of the chiropractic profession! As we celebrate the founding of chiropractic, we also celebrate the HEALTH of our patients! The nervous system is the most important system in the entire body as it is the "control panel" that operates your mind, body, and emotions and most people don't realize just how important it is to their health and happiness. To learn more about your nervous system and to see how it's working, book a New Patient Consultation here: https://www.crowthornechiropractic.co.uk/book-an-appointment.html We look forward to seeing you soon. Yours in Health, Dr. Michael Pim, DC  Hello to all our patients!
With children now back at school, we wanted to share with your our top reasons why children can benefit from chiropractic care To maximise their child’s brain & nerve development and learning From playing better at sports to improved concentration at schoolwork, parents often notice major improvements with chiropractic To enhance their child’s overall health and wellbeing Chiropractic is based on identifying and adjusting subluxations that interfere with the nerve messages between your brain and your body to provide better overall health and wellbeing. Helps the body adapt to stress better Chiropractic helps the body adapt better to your internal and external environment by finding and correcting nerve blockages. Better digestion function Chiropractors don’t specifically treat these symptoms or any condition. Many report better digestion after receiving chiropractic care. To improve spinal posture The chiropractor looks at your spinal postural nerves to assess how these are affecting your postural muscles to improve your posture naturally. Nerves control and coordinate every cell in your body and are vital for health and performance Children often have their teeth, hearing and eyesight checked, who checks the nervous system? Chiropractors. Nerves are most important as every cell in the body is controlled and coordinated by the nervous system. We look forward to seeing you and your children for their chiropractic assessment. To book an appointment go to https://www.crowthornechiropractic.co.uk/book-an-appointment.html Yours in health Dr Michael Pim DC  Have you ever experienced getting an electrical shock when touching something or someone? That’s a sign that too much electricity is building up in your body. Think of it like overloading the circuitry. In your home, your circuit breaker trips so a fire doesn’t break out. Your body’s circuit breaker is not so forgiving. Overloading your system can be dangerous which is why it is important to pay close attention to the clues and cues your body gives you.
In our last newsletter, we talked about the benefits of chiropractic and how adjustments keep the electricity “on” in your body. That electrical energy flowing through your body also has to flow out or it will be trapped and start to cause serious problems for your organs, tissues, and cells. Regularly grounding or “Earthing” your body helps to dissipate the charges that are accumulating in your body causing stress on your nervous system. What is Grounding? Grounding or Earthing is really simple. This is basically your body being in contact with the Earth. Walking barefoot on the grass or at the beach are common ways we experience the effects of grounding. This gives your body (and you) a sense of calm, ease, and allows your body to relax and not have to work so hard to keep itself from burning out. Earth is a conductor of electricity. When you take your shoes off and put your feet to the grass, your body absorbs free electrons from the Earth. Once these electrons are inside your body, it acts as an antioxidant which provides many health and healing benefits. Dr. Stephen Sinatra, MD, FACC, FACN, CNS, a board certified cardiologist and certified bioenergetic analyst with over 35 years of experience in helping patients prevent and reverse heart disease said, "One of the most important dividends of Earthing is that it helps balance the autonomic nervous system (ANS), the largely involuntary part of the nervous system that regulates mainly visceral body business like heart and respiration rates, digestion, perspiration, urination, and even sexual arousal." A study that Dr. Sinatra cited in his article showed that 40-minutes of grounding sessions confirmed a balancing effect on the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system and restoration of normal tone that reduces the stress response. These responses go beyond basic relaxation and may explain, in part, the repeated reports from people who experience lower blood pressure and improved arrhythmias after they start Earthing. How To Ground Your Body The simple answer is to take your footwear off and put your bare feet directly on the grass, sand, or soil. The connection to the Earth will instantly begin normalizing the natural flow of electricity that should be happening daily throughout your body. Anything bottled up will find a way to be released. Many people report deeper and more restful sleep, immediate sense of calm, and lower levels of stress and inflammation symptoms. Other Grounding Tips:
For more information on how your body’s electrical system may be affecting your health contact Dr. Michael Pim, DC today!  To get a message from your brain to the rest of your body, you need electricity. Think about how many times you’d need to get a message somewhere in your body at any given point. Every single action taking place physiologically requires an electrical signal.
A good signal is why you can read this article. A bad one (or a blocked one) could result in not being able to see these words or understand them. Now think of all the things that are going on IN your body at this very moment that you cannot see. Your heart is beating, your lungs are breathing, your blood is flowing, your cells are moving around your body, your muscles are holding you up, your digestive system is working, and billions of other miracles are working together to keep you alive and well. A university study measured the amount of electricity the average human produces at rest and at their peak. The bulk of the energy was utilized for vital tasks required to keep the body functioning. We’d literally be dead without electricity. How to keep the electricity ON in your body! Chiropractors check, detect, and correct subluxations. Subluxations are the blockages that either lessen or completely stop the flow of electrical impulses needed to operate every part of your body. Imagine the electricity that runs through your home suddenly getting cut off. Either the light bulb needs to be changed, the wiring is old and not working or the supply has been cut off. When your body experiences subluxations, it is basically like the electricity supply cutting off. We don’t necessarily think of our brain synapses needing the spark to turn our eyes on to see or to pump blood through our hearts. But without it, we definitely feel its effects. The best way to keep our bodies in a state of HEALTH is to keep up with chiropractic appointments. Chiropractors are prevention doctors more than anything, so the regular visits are like regular visits to the gym. They do your body good by consistency. For more information on how to keep your body’s lights turned on, contact Dr. Michael here. To YOUR health, Crowthorne Family Chiropractic Centre  It’s more than just a bunch of bones, that’s for sure!
The spine is a series of 24 freely movable vertebrae and houses and protects your spinal cord which is the main connector of your brain and body. But let’s take a closer look at the fascinating “backbone” of your body so we can better understand just how important it really is. First, let’s go to the dictionary definition of the SPINE: noun
Simply put, the spine is the body’s foundational support structure and acts as the “fastener” of all the linked parts of the skeleton as well as the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. The boney parts, your head, shoulders, chest, ribs, arms, hands, fingers, pelvis, legs, feet, and toes connect via the spine. Your body can turn, bend, walk, sit, stand, play a sport, lay down, and many other things because of the spine. So how do we keep the spine healthy and why is that so vital?
For more details on how to keep your spine healthy, be sure to ask at your next visit! Yours in health, Dr. Michael Pim, DC
Regular chiropractic also keeps the pros on tour because they experience less injury and illness. 72% of golfers on the grueling circuit (like Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy) make chiropractic a priority just as much as they make practicing a priority.
HOW REGULAR CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS CAN HELP YOUR GOLF GAME: The art, science, and philosophy of chiropractic are founded on the same principles that we’ve talked about before and here’s how they relate to your golf game. Yes, we are repeating them but they bare repeating because these principles are the foundation of chiropractic and ultimately the foundation of your health. (They’re important!!)
In the game of golf, your mind, body, and intuition, must align with every shot. When the body is experiencing pain or dis-ease, it becomes an unwelcome distraction and blockage when it comes to your overall performance and endurance on the golf course.
Giving your body the right messages while playing golf will not only help to improve your score but also help you to finish the game strong. One golf game for the everyday person can be long. A tournament even longer. When the brain and body are able to communicate efficiently, it goes a long way for the golfer’s score and recovery.
Unlike any other sport, golf is very much a mental game. The cognitive and problem-solving nature coupled with the physical demands and emotional competitiveness of the game of golf require long stretches of extreme focus. Imagine if you could just enjoy the game with no aches and pains or mental and emotional distractions? To make sure you’re ready for your next weekend game or the pro tour, make sure to contact Dr. Michael for a comprehensive chiropractic assessment! Some "NOT SO COMMON" Causes That May Explain The Pain In Your Neck (and what to do about it!!)1/4/2021  Dear Patients, Neck pain is a very common reason for people to come in to see us. It is also the very thing that, when given the right support, can be prevented. But how does one know what the "right support" is when there can be a multitude of reasons for the pain to begin with? Here are some not so common causes that could explain that stiff or achy neck. 1. ALLERGIES – It sounds weird but the root of allergies that affect the neck have to do with inflammation in the body which causes swelling. It’s not necessarily something we connect to neck pain, but the toxins that build up (and can't get out) begin to wreak havoc in the tissues, muscles, ligaments, nerves, bones, soft tissue, joints and organs around your neck area. The result? Pain, tenderness, and even stiffening and locking of your neck. 2. SLEEPING POSITIONS – Believe it or not there is a proper way to sleep so that your physical body can maximize healing during your sleep hours. Bad sleeping positions can:
3. CHEWING – Eating is an everyday event, but when do we ever see chewing as an everyday exercise? Many times patients with dental problems experience stress on the cervical spine caused by:
4. LACK OF APPROPRIATE MOVEMENT OF THE HEAD AND NECK – Most people go to work, stare at a screen all day, then go home, and stare at another screen for a better part of the evening before going to bed. No one really thinks about exercising or stretching their head and neck with purpose! 5. MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STRESS – One of the leading causes of any dis-ease in your body is mental and/or emotional stress. Think about the times when you are stressed out about something. Does your body tighten up? Do you clench your teeth? Does your breathing stop or go shallow? Do your shoulders curl up towards your ears? Does your body slouch more? You may not notice, but all the tightness is usually around the upper part of your body and especially around your jaw, neck, shoulders, upper back, and around your eyes and face. This can cause blurry vision, headaches, fatigue, and even go so far as to slow your reactions, cause brain fog, and compromise your decision making, HOW REGULAR CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS CAN HELP: NO INTERFERENCE - The whole point of a chiropractic adjustment is to align the spine so that the nervous system can operate properly with no interference. It sounds simplistic but the nervous system is one of the most complex systems in your body and without its proper function, well, it’s kind of like your computer’s hard drive crashing. Yikes. YOUR BRAIN AND BODY WANT TO TALK – Interference comes when the nerves running through your spine get pinched, blocked, or impinged when your vertebrae get hurt or twisted and can’t get straight again. Think of this like a water hose. If you bend it, the water will not flow through. If that hose was carrying an important message from your body to your brain or vice versa, the message would get stuck, distorted, or never reach its destination. A chiropractor is trained to pinpoint the exact area of blockages in your nervous system and corrects it so the flow can get back to normal and the messages can get through again. SLEEP ON YOUR SIDE – Once the human body can sit up on its own and hold its head up on its own, this is when the lumbar spine and cervical spine could use your help. In addition to regular chiropractic adjustments throughout ones life, it is important to alternate sleeping on each side and to use a good pillow to support your neck. Consulting your chiropractor about the many factors that contribute to a good night's rest is vital to your health. CHEW YOUR FOOD (PROPERLY) – The realignment of your jaw through a chiropractic adjustment can help you to chew your food easier and more properly. It is also a good idea to be mindful of how you are chewing and to make sure you alternate evenly. Dental health and hygiene are also important so remember to brush and floss those pearly whites! SIT UP STRAIGHT – Sitting and standing properly enables your muscles to get activated more naturally. When you sit and stand, think of moving from your hips and legs rather than from your back. Proper alignment will give all of the postural muscles throughout your body the right amounts of electrical charges so that it can keep up its tone, strength, and flexibility. BODY ALIGNED = HAPPY MIND – When things are in alignment, you and your body are able to process information easier and quicker because your brain is getting the messages needed to function. It is also vital to the intricate internal system that we often take for granted. We don't ever have to get up in the morning and ask our heart to beat for us or remind our eyes to see. Our bodies just does what it was designed to do and we benefit from it all day long. Taking care of the miracle that is your body is simple, and at the same time, it requires a mindful commitment. (That's the hard part!) This is where your chiropractor can help! Remember that health questions are always welcome so please don't hesitate to ask Dr. Michael at your next appointment! Yours in health, Dr. Michael Pim, DC |
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