Chiropractic care effectively and naturally treats a multitude of conditions and diseases. The overall premise is to return the body to its natural alignment by removing subluxations, which takes care of the root cause of many problems.
Spinal adjustments, however, aren’t necessarily the Holy Grail for total health. It's essential for chiropractic patients to also make adjustments in their everyday lives. By doing so, they’ll maximize the effects of their chiropractic treatments, and experience better overall health in general.
Nutrition is one of the biggest factors and plays a large role in a patient's recovery. The old adage "you are what you eat" is true. Feeding the body with vital vitamins and minerals promotes growth and healing. Filling up on fried, fatty foods does the opposite.
Let's look at four nutritional tips every chiropractic patient should follow:
Watch your calories
Individuals recovering from spinal or other injuries heal quicker when they avoid carrying excess weight. This is especially true if the injury has sidelined them from normal physical exercise.
Choose lean cuts of meat and fresh fruits and vegetables, and practice portion control. A diet with few excess calories offers the dual benefit of helping you avoid packing on the pounds, and helping you heal faster.
Pay attention to calcium intake
Bones need calcium for strength, so it should be a priority to consume foods that are rich with it. According to healthconsciousness.com, the four most calcium-rich foods are dark leafy greens, low-fat cheese, milk, and yogurt.
If you visit one of our doctors at Millar Chiropractic Clinics for issues or conditions concerning your bones or nerves, he or she may recommend that you introduce these foods into your diet as soon as possible. Give us a call today at (800) 462-4476. Or you can contact us locally at (256) 830-0000. We're here to help! Millar Chiropractic Clinics, Huntsville, Alabama.
