Find Your Motivation

Finding what drives you, inspires you and pushes you onward is one key to getting what you want. 
Tip #2 Find Your Motivation
What is your motivation behind your goals for the new year? Do you want to look better in your clothes, feel more energetic, move around with less pain, or simply improve your health overall? Get clear on what you truly want and use that to inspire yourself on your journey to success.

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We Treat More Than Just Backs

Chiropractic Resolutions for a Healthy, Pain-Free Year

Start the new year off right by committing to a healthier lifestyle.  A few simple and practical lifestyle changes can make a positive impact on your health and can also prevent you from experiencing a painful injury in the year ahead, according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA).   The ACA and your Doctors at GBC urge you to adopt the following New Year’s resolutions for a healthier 2015.

1. I will limit my intake of caffeinated coffee, sodas and teas.  The caffeine in these drinks can cause dehydration and can rob the body of essential nutrients.  Stick to water, natural juices and other decaffeinated beverages. 

2. I will avoid over medicating myself and my family.  Many over-the-counter and prescription medications have unknown side effects.  Discuss alternative remedies with a doctor of chiropractic. 

3. I will not carry a heavy purse or briefcase with its strap over my shoulder, unless I place the strap over my head on the side opposite the bag.  Wearing a shoulder strap over one shoulder unevenly places the weight of the bag on one side of the body, potentially causing shoulder and back pain. 

4. I will not allow my children to carry backpacks that weigh more than 10 percent of their body weight.  Beyond that weight, the backpack can cause the wearer to bend forward in an attempt to support the weight on his or her back, instead of the shoulders. 

5. I will not lift heavy objects over my head.  These types of movements can strain muscles and affect nerves, causing severe neck, shoulder and arm problems.

6. I will not turn my torso while lifting relatively heavy objects.  This rotates the spine and can bring on a “back attack.”

7. I will avoid the habit of consistently crossing the same knee over the other.  Such a habit can also eventually cause misalignment of the spine. 

8. I will try to keep moving while I'm at work.  If sedentary for the majority of the work day, it is very important to take periodic stretch breaks.  Get up from the desk and take a brief walk,and stretch arms and legs as frequently as possible to avoid postural and spinal stress. 

9. I will, when using a shovel — in winter or summer — remember to push rather than lift,whenever possible. 

10. I will use luggage with wheels whenever possible.  Carrying, lifting and moving a heavy suitcase can ruin a vacation.

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Change Is A Process

Start off your week with our first tip for the month:
Tip #1: Change Is A Process 
Those unhealthy habits you are trying eagerly to change probably took years to develop, so we are not going to expect to change all of them in just a matter of days or weeks. It may take longer to achieve your goals, but remember this is not a race to the finish. Once you make the commitment to change a behavior it’s something you will continue to work on for the rest of your life.

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2015 New Year New You

Eat better, workout more, lose weight, get more sleep, spend more time doing this, and less time doing that...the list can go on and on. Unfortunately, by Jan 31st, many of us have fallen off the New Year's resolution wagon and gone back to our old ways. 
This month GBC Chiropractic will share tips for staying motivated and getting the most out of 2015! 
Check back for tips each week in January.

GBC Chiropractic Is On Your Team

If getting healthy is your goal for 2015 then GBC Chiropractic is on your team!

Don't Let Headaches Ruin Your Life!

Did You Know... - 45 million Americans are Headache sufferers. - 78% of adults experience tension type headaches at some point. - 60% of those suffering with headaches are taking advantage of alternative treatments. Timing and pain patterns can help your doctor determine the cause of your headaches. Chiropractic, acupuncture, and supplementation can HELP!

Cold Weather Tips

I know we live in Southeast Texas so we are not used to all of the cold we have had lately. Here are a few tips for staying warm during these cooler temperatures.

 1) Keep your head covered. The head has a large surface blood flow which causes you to loose heat quickly if it is not covered. You can lose up to 45% of body heat through your head and even more from an unprotected neck, wrists, and ankles. The areas mentioned have very little fat or insulation to keep them warm.

 2) Dress in layers. Several light layers are better than one equally thick layer because the light layers trap air between them, increasing the insulation. When you dress in layers you are also able to remove one if you warm up, giving you the ability to prevent overheating.

 3) Wear loose clothing. Tight clothing and footwear restricts circulation and increases the chances of cold injury.

 4) Finally, exercising not only keeps you healthy, it can keep you warm too!

 Have a great week and stay warm.

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