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When our schedules get busy, one of the first things we start to put on the backburner is our own wellness protocol. We might eat fast food, we might sleep abnormal hours, and we might also fail to keep our health and wellness routines. Working out and exercising can definitely start to become an afterthought. And, no matter how active you are, if you remain inactive for more than a week or two, you can start to get out of shape very fast. Then it’s going to be another uphill battle dealing with the pain and adjustments of getting back in shape. Let’s avoid this!

Below, Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope goes over a few ways to stay active, even when you’re working grueling hours.

1.) Wake Up Earlier

Wake up one hour earlier in order to get your exercise routine in, whether that’s a 5 am or 6 am run, or a morning dip in the pool. Make sure you get your heart rate up for at least 25 minutes continuously to engage in cardio. Those days when you feel like hitting the snooze button, it’s important to get after it.

2.) Workout with a Friend

Having a friend to workout with will motivate you to show up more. Your workout buddy can hold you accountable for staying on top of your routine, and vice-versa.

3.) Join a Team or Group

Even if you’re busy, chances are you can sacrifice one or two nights a week to be a part of some sort of team, whether it’s softball, dodgeball, basketball, or even a martial arts dojo. Joining a community like these will help inspire you to stay more active on a weekly basis.

Contact Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope today to learn more about how our chiropractic treatments and acupuncture treatments go hand in hand with an active lifestyle.

When it comes to acupuncture, some folks are a little hesitant to take the step outside of their comfort zone to explore the expansive world that Eastern medicine has to offer. Acupuncture is a process that inspires your body’s own miraculous healing capabilities to reduce pain and boost your health profile.

Myth #1: Acupuncture is a Fad

Although some people might consider acupuncture as some sort of trendy fad, the actual practice of acupuncture has been around for over 3,000 years!

Myth #2: Acupuncture is Painful

Some people think of acupuncture as a painful experience due to the devices involved. Although acupuncture does utilize small needles, they can hardly be felt. You may simply feel a heaviness or even a weak electrical sensation. After your treatment, you’ll actually be in less pain than when you started.

Myth #3: Acupuncture is Pricey

Far from it! Acupuncture is a specialized treatment that is actually quite affordable. At Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope, we provide acupuncture treatments that can fit just about any budget.

If you’d like to learn more about the many health benefits acupuncture can bring to your life, contact Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope today to schedule your consultation.

As more and more of us get more health-conscious, it makes sense to look for healthy alternatives to old traditions that might act contrary to our health and wellness goals. Valentine’s Day is one holiday marked by fancy restaurant attendance, chocolate consumption, maybe more than a few adult beverages. However, Valentine’s Day actually represents a unique opportunity for you and possibly a special someone to take a bonafide health and wellness day.

Below, Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope goes over a few ways to make this Valentine’s Day as healthy as it is special.

 Eat Clean, Whole Foods

Try to go to a restaurant that uses fresh, local ingredients, if you’re dining out this Valentine’s Day. If you’re preparing something special at home, get some healthy ingredients from the organic food store and put something nutritious together.

Opt for Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is actually healthy for you and chock-full of antioxidants — and has far less sugar than milk chocolate.  Dark chocolate might get a few groans from some, but it gets more enjoyable as we get used to it.

Visit Your Local Chiropractor

Whatever you plan to do this Valentine’s Day, come in for a pit stop at Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope. Our treatments help relieve anxiety, promote a better night of sleep, and provide drug-free pain relief for the back, body, and joints! Contact us today to learn more about who we are and the services we provide.

Making the right choices nutritionally might seem difficult initially, but, after you’ve built some momentum and gotten some solid days of clean eating behind you, your body will actually start to crave healthy food and shy away from the junk.

Below, Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope goes over a few ways that you can eat clean and maintain your discipline when it comes to your diet and your health and wellness.

1.) Opt for Greens as Your Side Dishes

Always make sure to include a mixed greens salad or some type of vegetable with whatever your clean main course is. If you’re at a restaurant there should be plenty of options that will suit your new nutritional needs.

2.) Green Juices and Green Smoothies

Just to make sure you get in your daily dose of healthy greens, try to drink a kale shake in the mornings with some collagen protein in it to gain several health benefits. Always go with veggie smoothies over fruit smoothies or fruit juices, which both generally have similar sugar content to soda pop.

3.) Say “No” to Fast Food

Instead of feeling like you must eat something, if the only option for you given your circumstances is fast food, opt to skip that meal and fast instead. There’s really no point in putting Burgers, fries, or other junk foods into your body. Many of them literally have nearly zero nutritional value.

One bonus tip we’d like to give is to stay hydrated. Drinking half your body weight in ounces of water will help your body function and feel its best. Contact Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope today to schedule your consultation to learn how chiropractic treatments can supplement a healthy lifestyle.

Migraine.com asserts that more than 38 million people in the United States live with some level of migraine disease. Experts in the headache field assert that the number could be up to 50 million or more due to the fact that a tremendous amount of folks don’t go to the doctor and don’t get any sort of diagnosis.

How does one deal with migraines without prescription drug intervention? In this day and age, it’s understandable to want to try every single all-natural avenue you can to deal with everyday aches and pains. Acupuncture is a fantastic drug-free treatment and has been used for thousands of years to balance the body’s energy flow. Disruptions in your body’s pathways can cause pain and illnesses, and acupuncture aims to clear up these pathways, stimulating your body’s all-natural healing responses. 

Acupuncture helps with migraines because it activates your body’s revitalizing capabilities which gives you relief from a variety of physical ailments, including headaches and migraines.

We create a warm and comfortable atmosphere at Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope where the focus is put on you. We’re here to treat the whole patient instead of just relieving the symptoms. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.

During the winter months, it might seem pretty much impossible to do much of anything but Netflix and couch surf, however, there are still plenty of opportunities to go outdoors and get some fresh air, which is good for your health and wellness in more ways than one.

Instead of exercising in stuffy gyms like everybody else, follow the tips below to take your exercise outdoors, even during the frostier months.

Go Skiing

Skiing is a great way to engage your core and get in touch with mother nature. Whether you ski or board is up to you, just make sure to wear plenty of safety gear and to stay in your lane.

Nature Hikes

Even if it’s cold, it’s still incredibly rewarding to hike up to a scenic viewpoint to watch the sunrise. Getting outdoors will kick in your body’s heat-shock proteins and give you the fresh air and perspective you need to start the day.

Run Outside

Whether it’s trail running or running in your neighborhood, take your runs outdoors instead of whiling away on the treadmill for added health benefits.

Chiropractic adjustments are great ways to cap off a wintry day of being active. Contact Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope today to learn more about who we are and what we do.

As 2020 gets underway, it’s a good idea to take a closer look at what you were able to accomplish health and wellness-wise in order to plan a proper protocol for February. As January concludes, now is the perfect time to do a wellness check-in with yourself.

How Are You Feeling?

If you’ve made some changes as far as diet, exercise, and your recovery plan go, you should be starting to feel some of the benefits that come along with making healthier choices. You might notice that your mood/outlook has improved, that you’re getting more restful sleep on a nightly basis and feeling recharged when you rise in the morning. Your body should be feeling stronger, more fit, and also more able to stand the daily wear and tear you put yourself through.

If you’re still feeling the same, then maybe it’s time to get more serious about your goals for this year. February would be a great month to double-down on your efforts so you actually start seeing results.

Identifying Your Weak Areas

When we’re working hard to achieve our goals, sometimes we attack certain areas harder than others. It’s only natural! But, it’s important to look at your weak areas and try to improve them, whether those weak areas are in your diet, in your rest and recovery plan, or your mental wellness.

Self-Care Through Chiropractic

Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope provides treatments that go hand in hand with your health and wellness goals this year. Contact us today to learn more about who we are and what we do.

Sciatica is a common problem that occurs when a person has herniated or bulging discs. Sciatica is characterized by pain that generally stems from compressed sciatic nerves. Pain related to sciatica will usually begin in the lower back and end up traveling down one or both legs.

Sciatica can cause pain, anxiety, cause breathing difficulties and even induce panic attack-like symptoms.

Chiropractic treatment is a drug-free alternative available to patients who wish to explore all-natural remedies geared toward treating the root of the problem instead of just treating the symptoms. Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to provide drug-free pain relief benefits, reduce inflammation in the body, reduce anxiety, and improve range of motion in your body.

Contact Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope today to schedule your consultation in order to learn more about how we can help with your sciatica. We have a long track record of treating patients with a variety of conditions.

Staying active over a holiday weekend might seem like a daunting task, but you can effectively get your relaxation time in while doing a few active things over MLK Day weekend. Below, Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope goes over a few ways to get your fitness in this weekend.

Yoga Class

Take a rigorous yoga class this weekend to do your body and spine some good. Some yoga routines out there are bonafide strength training workouts, while others are more geared toward decompression and relaxation.

Play a Pick-Up Game

Go down to your local park because there are sure to be people out and about. Play some pick-up basketball to meet new people and to get some cardio in. You’ll feel good about it afterward!

Take a Nature Hike

Go back to nature this weekend by going to a hike, walking around a nearby pond or body of water, or even just going for a brisk walk in your neighborhood.

Make sure to schedule a chiropractic adjustment if your MLK Day weekend activities put any amount of strain on your back, neck, or joints. Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope has a long track record of keeping our patients healthy and in the game!

As many of us solidify our New Year’s resolutions, it’s important to take note of the fact that it’s our everyday behaviors that are either going to propel us to victory or stand in our way and hold us back.

Below, Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope goes over a few negative habits that you should consider breaking this year to have a healthy and productive 2020.

1.) Self-Destructive Habits

Smoking, drinking, and engaging in any sort of behavior that puts your health at risk should be at the top of your list of behaviors to get rid of this year.

2.) Isolating

It’s natural for many of us to keep from ourselves and live on islands of sorts, however, that’s the opposite of what human beings were meant to do. We are at our best when we’re joined with communities and helping each other out. Of course, it’s great to enjoy solitude, but make sure that you have plenty of group activities that you engage in.

3.) Laziness

It’s natural for most of us to put in the least amount of effort and want the highest return on that minimal effort. That’s okay, however, it’s important to push past your laziness. Any time you identify an opportunity to go the extra mile — whether that’s for you or for someone else — try to do it!

Self-care is an important good habit to cultivate this year. Contact Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope to learn about how our treatments can help get the very best out of you in 2020.