Chiropractic Care

We had a special guest at our PTA meeting today, Dr Seth Austin from Austin Chiropractic.

http://www.drsethaustin.com

I thought I would share some of my notes I took from his time with us today.

Chiropractic care focuses on the idea that the power that made the body, heals the body.  It is removing interference with the nervous system.  Dr. Austin practices gentle chiropractic.  This low-force, non-invasive adjusting technique allows for faster healing time and response.  Chiropractic care can boost your immune system by 700% and even increase your emotional well being because of the dopamine that is released when you are adjusted.  He does pediatrics, pregnancy, and adults.

Dr. Austin talked about balance as well.  For optimal health, you need to balance your spirit, mind and body.

In regards to your spirit, you need to be able to forgive, be hopeful and full of gratitude.  I know this is sometimes so hard for moms and our busy schedules.  It's hard to have gratitude when you are constantly drowning in laundry or doing dishes for the 5th time that day.  You have to stop and change your mindset and think about how grateful you are to be blessed with the littles one who cause all that mess or the ability to do laundry in your home instead of having to go to a laundry mat. If you can change your mindset then your spirit is more relaxed.

In regards to your mind, he spoke about finding joy in the moment.  This makes me think of my previous statement about gratitude.  How many of you find joy in laundry?  I have found myself the past few weeks turning on music and singing and dancing with my kids while we put up the laundry.  It is a small thing but it has helped keep our spirits higher while we do something we all dread doing. Also, think about how many times you have sat back and watched your kid ride their bike?  How often do you put your phone down and just be in the moment with your child?  Those are the moments they live for and I know those are the moments I look back on with such joy!  He also spoke on what are you telling yourself in your head?  Are your thoughts positive or do you immediately go to the negative.  Positive thoughts do so much for soul.

In regards to your body, he spoke on food selection, rest, hydration, exercise and spine health.  Food is fuel for your body and you need to make sure you are fueling your body the right way.  You also need to make sure you are getting adequate rest.  I wrote a post about how much sleep people need back in August.  Rest is so important for our bodies to be balanced.  Hydration is something so many people struggle with without even knowing.  He suggested that instead of reaching for your coffee first thing in the morning, drink a glass of water first instead.  This gets your organs moving after a nights rest.  Then you can drink your coffee.   :)  Make sure you are getting enough water throughout the day as sodas, teas, etc do not help your body like water does.  Everyone needs at least some exercise every day.  This could include gardening, parking a little farther back than normal at the store, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or going for a run.  Find little ways to move your body throughout the day.  Spine health is the last aspect he spoke on as your brain communicates through your spinal cord.

You need to take care of yourself to be able to take care of others so love yourself!

Please join us at our General PTA meetings.  We had a great program today with Dr Austin and also had a drawing for and gave away a drone.  Our next meeting will be Feb 14th before class parties!