Self Love & Self Care

February is all about self-love and self-care.

Self-love is an important part of life and can be practiced in many different ways.

One of the best ways to practice self-love is to make sure that you’re taking care of yourself.

Make sure that you’re getting enough rest, spending some time grounding, working on mindset practices, eating whole nutritious foods, and engaging in activities that fill YOUR cup.

It’s important to take time for yourself and do things that you enjoy. For example, you can journal or meditate, read a book, spend time in nature, cook your favorite meal, and even take the time to rest in a bath.

Here at Elevated Life Family Chiropractic, one of our favorite ways for self-care is to make sure the nervous system is free of any interference so that you can adapt to life stressors with EASE. Nervous system care is the ultimate form of self-love.

Asthma and Chiropractic Care

Do you constantly find yourself suffering from respiratory issues such as allergies and asthma?

You are not alone!

While chiropractic care is not meant to "cure" anything, it is meant to locate and address the disturbance to the body's healing capabilities.

Swipe to find out the WHY behind the cause and how chiropractic can help!

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Breath Work and How it Affects the Nervous System

Did you know that utilizing breathwork can tap right into our nervous system?

When we use our full diaphragm to breathe, it activates our Vagus Nerve. Our Vagus Nerve is a powerful cranial nerve that triggers our parasympathetic nervous system allowing our body to relax.

If our body is constantly in a state of sympathetic overdrive (this is called fight or flight), our physical and emotional states are under stress and imbalance.

By breathing deeply with a slow and steady inhalation-to-exhalation ratio-- our breath can signal our parasympathetic nervous system to calm the body down and get out of a state of "stress."

Try taking 5 to 10 minutes out of your day to breathe intentionally and let us know how you feel below!

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Patient Testimonial

Thank you Shelby E. for sharing your experience with chiropractic care and Dr. Randy! Chiropractic care can be life-changing. It's a great place to start your health journey. If you have been searching for a healthcare provider that will spend more than 15 minutes with you and will listen to your concerns, Elevated Life Family Chiropractic is the place for you!

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Pelvic Balance

Are you struggling with low back discomfort, incontinence, shooting pains, or just feeling uncomfortable?

There are NATURAL solutions to get comfortable during the motherhood transition.

Check out how chiropractic can help above and give us a call to set the foundation in your pregnancy or postpartum period!

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6 Ways to Naturally Support Your Energy

Are you feeling "blah" or "rundown" by the middle of the day, yet you don't know why?

Energy is something we all need but can't seem to get enough of.

If you are tired of being tired, check out these tips on supporting your energy levels so you can feel and function your best!

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Our Vision

Our vision is to see a community of connected and empowered families that are proactive in elevating their Innate potential.

Nothing makes us happier than having entire families coming in to see us. We love seeing our patient’s families grow in size, age, and in their personal lives; living up to their Innate potential. We take so much pride in this. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives.

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Roadmap to Wellness

When it comes to your health, you may find yourself wondering “am I on the right path to achieving my health goals?”

At Elevated Life Family Chiropractic, our goal is to help individuals achieve optimal wellness in all areas of life through chiropractic care. By having a neuro-spinal system that is clear of interference and in balance, the nervous system can function at the most optimal levels.

Are you ready to rebuild new functional patterns that will support a state of ideal health and well-being? Check out the roadmap to wellness infographic and give us a call to see how you can get started on your healthy journey today!

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Benefits of Getting Outside

During these colder months, we find ourselves inside more often. Did you know that enjoying nature and getting sunshine has great impacts on our health? The winter months make it harder to do just that.

The lack of vitamin D can make it harder to sleep and we can begin to notice ourselves and our family getting sick more often. GET OUTSIDE WHEN THE SUN IS OUT! Take advantage when you can and try to wear as little clothing as you can get away with while still staying warm. Even if the sun isn't out, try to take a short walk outside. It can be a game-changer when you're having a rough day.

Check out the graphic above for some health benefits of getting outside. We encourage you to get outside this week and tag us @elevatedlifefc in your favorite ways to get outside during the winter! BONUS if it's with your little ones!

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3 Ways to Set Your Week Up for Success!

Who doesn't love to start the week off completely ready and refreshed?

Check out these 3 great tips for setting your week up for success! 💪🏼

What do you do every week to help your Monday mornings flow better? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏼

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Secrets to Living a Happier Life

Guess what….these aren’t really a secret. But it is helpful to read again to get them familiar in our brain!

1. Focus on the Positive.

To find long-term happiness, you need to retrain your brain from a negative mindset to a positive mindset. Try these things: 

- Spend one to two minutes looking for positive in your life. Do this three times a day for 45 days, and your brain will start doing it automatically.

- Choose a positive mantra for the day-something you will repeat to yourself, such as

“Today is beautiful” 

or 

“I feel grateful for all I have.” 

- And when things go south, take a moment, and try to see it from a positive light. Never underestimate the importance of recognizing the silver linings in life.

2. Celebrate little victories.

Life is full of ups and downs, but in between we have a lot of little victories that go unnoticed. Take a moment to celebrate these small wins. Did you check off the things on your to-do list that you’ve been procrastinating on? Yay! Did you finally clear out a thousand emails that have been filing up in your inbox? Woohoo! Take pleasure in these little achievements. They add up!

3. Find your work-life balance.

Work takes up a lot of our day, but it shouldn’t be the only thing we do. It’s important to pursue activities and interests beyond our job. Do you have hobbies? Are you spending time with  friends and loved ones? Are you getting exercise? Creating balance in your life will reduce stress and give you other outlets to express yourself and have fun.

4. Practice Mindfulness.

Mindfulness meditation works by bringing your awareness and attention to the present moment. It’s about being nonjudgmental and accepting how you are feeling. Practice mindfulness means being present, aware and curious. Accepting what we are going through decreases stress and helps us see situations for what they are. Through mindfulness, we can find peace and affirmation in ourselves.

5. Be Creative.

You may thing of artists as being moody and depressed, but studies show that engaging in creative activities on a regular basis actually makes you happier. Those who spend time using their imagination and being creative have more enthusiasm and are more likely to have feelings of long-term happiness and well-being. Such creating activities can include writing, painting, drawing and musical performance.

6. Accept imperfection.

Many of us strive for perfection-we desire to push ourselves to be our best. But in order to be truly happy, you must embrace the imperfection that is part of life. Perfection is impossible, and holding ourselves and others to these standards is futile. We will always end up feeling let down. Accept that life is imperfect and recognize that there is beauty and grace in that imperfection.

(Originally posted at: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/315636)