Chiropractors & Nutrition: Eau Claire WI

Many people do not consider the role of nutrition in their physical health, but when you stop to consider it, nutrition is an integral part of health. If you are receiving chiropractic care, your chiropractor may work with you to ensure that you are eating a proper diet that contains fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, low fat dairy and healthy fats.

If you have a poor diet compounded with bad eating habits, your body will not operate to its optimal efficiency which will make you feel tired all of the time. As a result of this inefficient operation, your body will start to break down. If you tend to eat a lot of processed foods, sugar and empty calories that have no real nutritional value, you are setting yourself up for inflammation. Inflammation leads to severe joint pain among other painful health conditions.

When a person is being treated by a chiropractor, they can maximize the effect of the treatments that they receive by adopting a good self-care routine. The routine should include regular chiropractic treatments, optimal nutrition, proper hydration, a reasonable amount of exercise and plenty of rest.

If you are unsure about what kind of foods you should be eating, speak to your chiropractor who can probably give you some good information on what to eat. When in doubt, consider consuming raw foods dense in nutrients, especially vegetables.

Here are some of the benefits of various foods:

• Fresh vegetables including cabbage, peppers, carrots, spinach, kale, tomatoes and legumes are foods that are high in fiber and contain minerals and vitamins required by the body. You should aim to eat 7 – 9 servings of fresh vegetables daily.
• Fresh fruits in season including strawberries, red grapes, blueberries, cherries, blackberries and pomegranates are loaded with high levels of antioxidants which help the body to get rid of toxins and free radicals.
• Whole grains such as whole wheat bread, oats and brown rice are good choices that help the body to function with fiber and valuable amino acids.
• Fresh herbs (when possible) and spices can not only add flavor to food, but provide a good benefit to the person consuming them. Turmeric contains a large concentration of anti-inflammatory compound that is easily digested. Cinnamon, cider vinegar, basil, mint, chamomile, parsley, chili pepper and black pepper all contain compounds that reduce inflammation.

If you are not eating well, your nerves can be affected by impacting their ability to share information. Improper nutrition can affect the body’s ability to repair muscle, muscle density, the function of your organs and fluid levels in your cells.

When you eat well, your body runs at its optimum best, making it an efficient machine. When you eat well and nourish your body in conjunction with chiropractic care, you increase your chances of successful treatment. Whole food nutrition increases your body’s health including the health of your nerves, connective tissues and muscles. As you improve your nutrition, you may find that you need fewer chiropractic adjustments.