Impact Chiropractic

Flu Season Debunked: Staying Healthy Over the Holidays

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chiropractic flu remedies and flu prevention

With “flu season” approaching, we wanted to take some time and debunk some of the myths about flu season. Yes, the seasons are changing, and yes it gets colder outside, but many other things are changing rapidly during these times as well. 

 

As soon as October hits, our mind starts getting into holiday mode. What are we going to get for gifts for everyone this year? Who will be hosting? What are we cooking? In-laws coming to stay at your house? Kids parties every day at school, where you are supposed to make a treat? Its craziness!!

 

We stress ourselves out as soon as the holidays start approaching, and this is what can lead to decreased immunity and getting sick. Top it all off with the Halloween candy, and multiple thanksgiving meals, and ALL the christmas cookies, and you have yourself a one way ticket down to fever town. When our bodies are stressed, it is important to take care of it through mindful minutes, chiropractic adjustments, self care, and proper fuel and nutrition. We talk a lot about stress in our office, because stress is the inability to adapt. Adaptability comes from having a strong and well functioning nervous system, and it is our specialty to take care of your nervous system and make sure that it is in the best state of adaptability for you to handle any type of stressors that come your way.

 

If you do feel something coming on, some of our favorite immune boosting tips are:

  1. Get adjusted!
  2. Elderberry shots every morning
  3. Vitamin D3
  4. Vitamin C
  5. REST
  6. Stay hydrated! We need at least half your body weight in ounces of water per day, and even more when our immune system is fighting extra hard.

 

You can see how with all of this additional stress not only to our minds, but our bodies throughout the holidays that we can feel a crash or that our immune system is weaker. We know that we can’t always change the external stressors in our lives, but we are able to do as much as we can to make sure our bodies are responding in the best way possible to fight off any illness that may come its way.

ADHD and Chiropractic a Great Partnership

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ADHD is an increasingly common diagnosis in our community whether it be concerning
our family members or ourselves. ADHD is regularly described as an inability to concentrate,
impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity. It can be simply described as a “chemical imbalance” but there
is much more to the story than that.

 

Although there are plenty of studies that support this description it is important to get
down to the root cause and truly understand the disorder and how to better help those who are
living with it. As many of you know, chiropractic focuses on the proper alignment of the spine,
which in turn affects the nervous system. People diagnosed with ADHD have an overactive
sympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system is in control of your fight or flight
response, it is the part of the nervous system that works for short amounts of time in emergency
situations. Imagine trying to go through your typical day but with a little person on your shoulder
pointing out when someone is tapping on their desk during school or telling you to run and climb
on everything you see. Not easy!

 

Your Central Nervous System is housed in your spinal cord and protected by your spinal
vertebrae. Our chiropractors focus on corrective care in order to help your nervous system
function at its optimum level. By correcting misalignments or subluxations along your spine our
chiropractors at Impact Chiropractic can help with cases such as ADHD. This can help improve
the overactivity of the Sympathetic Nervous System.

 

October is ADHD awareness month, so we here at Impact wanted to share some
information and spread awareness to our community. We love working with our pediatric patients
and helping kids live their best lives possible!

 

In health,
The Impact Team

Upcoming Planning Events for 2020

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Planning Your Intentions for 2020

Don’t let the New Year come and go without being intentional with your personal goals; join us before the holiday season and let’s set your year up for success!

Date/Time: November 15, 6-8pm

Are you ready to make a huge wave of change in this next decade? We’d like to help you to start 2020 off on the best foot. Take some time before the holidays and create your goals and intentions for the next 12 months. First, we will discuss goals including health, family, financials, priorities and more. Next, we will create intentions and plans for achieving our goals, including words of affirmation for each category. Our team finds affirmations as important guides to keep us on the right path during our journey toward betterment. 

Admission includes custom notecards for recording affirmations, light appetizers, and beverages. Bring your friends, a notebook or calendar, and enjoy a Friday night out! If you choose to partake in both planning events (Planning Intentions for 2020 and Planning Your 2020 Marketing Calendar) SAVE $30. 

Price: $15 if purchased before 10/31; $25 thereafter

Purchase Tickets Here

Plan Your 2020 Marketing Calendar

Take control of your marketing calendar and make 2020 your most successful year yet!

Date/Time: November 16, 9am-2pm

We will work through the importance of planning your marketing promotions around your natural ebb and flow of your year – creating new ideas for promotions during low times of the year and building up your natural highs to maximize your business’s earning potential. Impact Chiropractic is partnering with The Mina Company, a local marketing company intentionally created for small businesses, to work through all of your calendar needs; as well as questions you may have on new areas of marketing you may like to explore. We will review how to integrate your company’s promotions into your social media calendar, in-store promotions, community efforts and more. After reviewing all areas of marketing and strategy and applying what makes the most sense for your business, you will leave our planning event with a plan to take back to your clients and/or team to start implementing for the 2020 year. 

We will supply planning calendars, snacks and drinks as well as lunch from local Snack Attack sandwich shop. If you choose to partake in both planning events (Planning Intentions for 2020 and Planning Your 2020 Marketing Calendar) SAVE $30. 

Price: $95 if purchased by 10/31; $125 thereafter

Purchase Tickets Here

What is the Best CBD Oil for me?

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CBD Oil

Cannabidiol, CBD for short, has been used to treat various illnesses and conditions for hundreds of years. The ancient Chinese were the first to discover the unique abilities of cannabidiol and used it as an additive to herbal teas and balms in order to treat memory issues, inflammation, sleeping disorders and much more. Throughout the centuries the benefits of CBD oil were forgotten or disregarded, mostly due to lack of research and understanding. CBD oil is starting to make a comeback once again as more and more people realize the many benefits it has in alleviating certain symptoms caused by a variety of illnesses and diseases. 

 

How do you ensure you are buying a quality product that will work and is legal to use?

CBD Oil,As CBD becomes more popular many people find themselves overwhelmed by the number of products on the market. Impact Chiropractic sells two amazing brands of CBD oil products, Charlotte’s Web and Joy Organics. Both Charlotte’s Web and Joy Organics provide Full Spectrum CBD oil products which means the oils are extracted from the Hemp plant (often confused for the marijuana plant) and contain less than 0.3% THC (the compound that causes a psychoactive response or “high”). For CBD oil to be considered legal, THC levels cannot exceed 0.3%, meaning both Charlotte’s Web and Joy Organics are legal to buy and safe to ingest. CBD oil is quickly becoming an alternative to “medical marijuana” because it allows users to experience multiple benefits without the negatives associated with cannabis use. Some benefits of the CBD oil sold by Charlotte’s Web and Joy Organics include: reducing inflammation, improved sleep quality, relieving pain, relieving nausea and vomiting, relieving anxiety, reducing spasms in the small intestine, and in some instances, restricting the growth of cancer cells and frequency of seizures. 

 

CBD Oil, Fort Collins

When deciding what CBD product is best for you it is important to note that each method of using CBD oil delivers CBD to your body in a different way and each of our bodies responds differently to CBD. This means that there is no one- size -fits- all recommendation in regard to dosage or specific product use.  In order for CBD to be effective, it must get to where it’s needed, figuring out where you need relief from is your first and easiest step. If your problem area is located close to your skin (ex: muscle tension/ inflammation, cramping, spasms etc.) then a topical or salve might be the most beneficial. If your needing relief from something more internal (ex: anxiety, stress, nausea/ vomiting) then oral products such as tinctures, vape pens, or soft gels would be more beneficial.

 

Luckily, Impact Chiropractic carries a variety of CBD products including topicals and salves, tinctures, soft gels, and even CBD products for pets! Come by the office and check out everything we have, we would love to answer questions and help you find your next CBD product today!

Top 10 Women Owned Fort Collins Businesses

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At Impact Chiropractic, we are proud to be women-owned and operated, and we really love to support other Fort Collins businesses that are also owned by incredible women. There are so many options but we wanted to feature some of our top favorites. We encourage you to try them today!

fort collins businesses

She She Beauty Lounge:

Susan Byrum opened She She Beauty Lounge in 2008 after years of disappointing results and sub-par beauty treatment from the local nail and waxing scene. She She Beauty Lounge will spoil you rotten and provide you the best beauty care in Fort Collins. No matter if you need your nails done, your eyebrows waxed, or a spray tan for your next vacation, She She Beauty Lounge will treat you like a queen and provide you top-notch service. Visit them at www.Sheshelounge.com

fort collins businessesFacette Medical Spa:

Facette Medical Spa was founded by Amanda Wicker, Mina Murihead, and Erin Jones with the goal to provide aesthetic expertise and exceptional service to anyone who might need it. Facette Medical Spa offers a variety of services such as facial rejuvenation, body sculpting, and injectable treatment. Check them out and see how they can help you show your best Facette at www.facettemedicalspa.com

fort collins businessesWomen& Inc:

Women& Inc is a local organization founded by Lindsay Roselle in 2015 with the goal of bringing successful and supportive women together to build connections, generate ideas and provide solutions for women that own their own business. Women& Inc has events every other month where they focus on bringing successful women throughout Fort Collins together to build relationships so they can better support each other in their businesses and in life. Learn more about what Women& Inc does by visiting their site www.womenandinc.com

fort collins businessesFort Collins Fitness Festival:

Rachel Pastor has a passion for helping people become the best versions of themselves through health and fitness. She founded Fort Collins Fitness Festival in 2018 to help empower and unite our community through fun, up-beat health and fitness events. Fort Collins Fitness Festival events are offered year-round so everyone has a chance to participate! Check out all the amazing things Rachel and her team are doing at www.fitnessfestivalevents.com

fort collins businessesWagz Pet Market & Grooming:

Wagz Pet Market & Grooming has been a Fort Collins favorite since its opening in 2007. Owned and operated by Cheri Corrado, Wagz strives to provide our furry friends the best products and services possible. Wagz offers various food and toy products as well as grooming services for your furry babies. Check out their location in Old Town Fort Collins or visit their website at www.wagzcolorado.com to see what else they have to offer!

fort collins businessesLittle Bird Bakeshop:

Little Bird Bakeshop is owned and operated by Amy Corliss who has a passion for bringing the people of Fort Collins delicious, homemade pastries. Little Bird Bakeshop is located in Old Town Fort Collins on the corner of Walnut and Linden streets. Upon entry you will be greeted with the delicious aroma of freshly baked pastries, handcrafted drinks and the inviting hum of conversation amongst guests. Check them out at www.thelittlebirdbakeshop.com  

fort collins businessesSavory Spice Shop:

Owned and operated by Susan Kirkpatrick, Savory Spice shop is located in Old Town Fort Collins in the Opera Galleria. They are open 7 days a week and have over 500 spices available to choose from! Did you know Savory Spice Shop has sold over 1.4 million pounds of spices so far? Let them spice up your cooking, check them out online at www.savoryspiceshop.com/colorado/fort-collins

fort collins businessesGinger and Baker:

Inspired by their tough, southern mamas and connected by a chance introduction, Ginger Graham and Deb Traylor dreamed of opening a pie shop here in Fort Collins. After some hard work and little more dreaming, Ginger and Baker came to life in November of 2017 off Linden and Willow streets here in Fort Collins. The building has been a Fort Collins staple since its construction in 1905 as the Poudre Elevator Company and continues to thrive today as a bakery and market! Check out more about Ginger and Baker at www.gingerandbaker.com

fort collins businessesMeraki Yoga:

Opened in 2016 by Fort Collins Native Adrienne Hoxmeier and Rachael Butts, Meraki Yoga strives to provide individualized attention through small and accessible classes which foster fun and optimism. Meraki Yoga has a passion for giving back to our community and donates a portion of all of their profits directly to local charity needs. Learn more at www.merakiyogastudio.com

Pure Barre:

fort collins businessesPure Barre welcomes anyone interested in fitness to attend classes that are geared to help people lose weight and get tone no matter what fitness level they are at. Owned and operated by Meghan Gonzalez since 2013, Pure Barre offers a 55 min intense workout that burns fat and tones problem areas in as little as 10 classes! Check out everything that Meghan is doing at Pure Barre at www.purebarre.com/co-fortcollins

 

We live in an amazing place that has many successful women-owned Fort Collins businesses! We didn’t want to forget anyone so we wanted to give a big shout out to other awesome women-owned businesses in our area!  

 

Workspace Ergonomics

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Sit at a desk all day long?  Have shoulder and neck pain?  These two questions tend to go hand in hand with each other.  Sitting at a desk can be detrimental to your health in many ways, but the placement of your work materials is important.  Here are a few easy changes that you can make to your desk:

1.  Move your mouse:  When your mouse is not placed properly, you have to strain to reach it. This will cause long-term strain to the muscles of the arm, shoulder, and neck.  By simply placing it closer to you, without having to reach for it, your muscles will become more relaxed. If you are at your computer all day, consider purchasing a ball mouse, these are ideal for optimal hand positioning.

2.  Adjust your armrests:  If your chair has armrests, make sure they are parallel to the floor.  Adjust them so that they keep your arms at a natural 90-degree angle.

3.  Prop up your computer screen:  Many times desk jobs include long, tedious hours staring at a computer screen.  If this is you, check out to see the position of your monitor.  The top of the screen should be roughly 2 inches above your eye level.  Anything lower will cause you to have a strain on your neck muscles.

4. Feet flat on the floor: As tempting as it is to cross your legs try to avoid this at all costs. Crossing your legs causes an imbalance in your pelvis and hips.  Which can, in turn, cause low back pain and interference to the nerves going to your digestive tract and reproductive organs.

4.  Take breaks:  Nobody should be sitting for hours at a time without getting up.  Every ten to twenty minutes, get up and stretch.  Take a short walk around the office.  Anything that gets you up and moving! We love Stand Up! The Work Break Timer app, that allows you to set reminders throughout the day to remind you to get up and move around. Here is a list of our favorite desk stretches, make a habitat to start integrating these into your routine breaks.

5.  See your chiropractor:  When you sit for the majority of your day, your body tends to be misaligned.  You start to develop improper motion, strained muscles and don’t feel your best.  By having a chiropractor remove misalignments to your spine, you will be feeling good and working better than you ever have before!

Our Fort Collins Chiropractors are here to help.  They can also come to your work and check out your ergonomics for you and your entire staff.  Our doctors love to bring new and beneficial information to peoples’ workspaces and offices, bring everyone a free lunch, and spread wellness to the Fort Collins community.  If this sounds like something you would like to do for your office, contact Impact Chiropractic at (970) 223-5501.