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Inflammation is a process where the body responds, protecting us from infection (bacteria and viruses), injury, or trauma. Some diseases and chronic conditions (called autoimmune diseases) causes the body’s immune system to do damage to its own tissue. The body starts responding as though normal tissues are infected or abnormal. Inflammation has been linked to mental illness, diabetes, cancer, and dementia. Below are a few ways to reduce inflammation. But, fear not. There’s a lot you can do to reduce inflammation and prevent inflammation-related disease. 1.) Change Your Diet Processed…

Many injuries that occur in and out of work have to do with hauling around heavy objects and failing to demonstrate proper lifting technique. There are a few measures you can take to protect yourself in those instances where you have to carry heavy objects so you don’t end up getting an injury in or out of work. Below are a few ways to improve your lifting technique in order to avoid back injuries that 80% of the population experiences over the course of their lifetime, injuries that keep you…

At Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope we like to remind our patients of the many health benefits chiropractic care stands to offer once explored. To put it simply, chiropractic adjustments aren’t just great for your back, neck, and spine — they’re also great for other areas of the body, like the joints and legs. Chiropractic adjustments have also been shown to improve the mind/body balance, helping you boost your cognitive functionality, improve your range of motion, improve flexibility, and minimize overall pain. Below are a few additional benefits that…

At Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope we specialize in chiropractic care treatments as well as acupuncture — two classic, all-natural, drug-free solutions to pain, stress, injury, and a variety of additional health conditions that might be affecting you on a daily basis. Below we go over a few facts about acupuncture, which is a treatment many folks have many preceonceived notions about but have never experienced the treatment firsthand. 1.) Acupuncture is Low on Pain Bet you didn’t know that acupuncture is actually not painful at all. You may…

Many people out there associate chiropractic care with patients who are more advanced in age or those who experience a back injury. However, the immense benefits of chiropractic care can be experienced by patients of all ages, especially children and teens. The truth is, being a kid is hard on your body! The expression “growing pains” exist for a reason. Kids also spend a lot of time in less-than-ergonomic chairs, lugging around heavy backpacks, and also engaging in extracurricular activities that can put stress on a growing body. Below are…

As we speed through June and the summer season commences, it’s a good idea to have a plan for your health and wellness. A big part of staying healthy and well is keeping up with your scheduled chiropractic adjustments, but we’d also like to go over a few easy measures you can take from this month through August to increase your overall wellbeing. Read on for a few ways to stay on top of your game… and your health! 1.) Stay Hydrated Staying hydrated is crucial and especially so if…

Many of us make a few fairly specific goals at the beginning of the year, but few of us stay with them all year long. As May has come to a close and June comes into fruition, it’s a great opportunity to assess where you are and where you need to be in order to reach your 2019 health and wellness goals. Below are a few questions you can ask yourself to make sure you’re on track. Am I REALLY On Track? How’s your cardio, your diet, and staying up…

Many of us make fairly specific goals at the first of the year, only to have our ambitions diminish after the first few months. Doing an end of Q2 spot-check on yourself is a great way to see how your actions have been stacking up against your goals. Below are a few ways to judge whether or not you’ve had a successful Q2, which will give you new direction heading into Q3 of 2019. How Do You Feel? If you’ve been staying active and eating healthy, you might notice a change…

At Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope we provide chiropractic care and wellness services that help your patients achieve a better quality of life on a daily basis. But we also provide education to our patients that will help them optimize their health and wellness, which will end up paying off in dividends! Below are a few tips we give in order to have a safe and healthy Memorial Day weekend. Stay Active If you’re planning on taking a trip to the beach, try to hike a mile or two…

Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine which aims to balance your yin and yang. These types of medicines also aim to harmonize the flow of Qi through the all of the body’s meridians, tissues, and organs. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments also boost your wellness by promoting spiritual peace, not to mention well-being. TCM and accupuncture provide a safe, drug-free and all-natural path to wellness. An experienced acupuncurist uses clean needle techniques, cupping, moxabustion, Tai-Chi, and Tue Na in order to boost patient wellness and vitality. Below Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park…