Chiropractic care is an effective form of Alternative Medicine long proven to treat and manage numerous physical and emotional conditions. Awesome! But when you want to take chiropractic care to the next level, you pair it with nutritional care. Here’s why…

Nutrition, Chiropractic Care, & the Nervous System 

Chiropractic care is effective because it works to realign the spine with the nervous system. This allows the brain to be free of interference so the body can properly carry out various functions. That being said, spinal health is at the very core of chiropractic care, and one of the best ways to take care of your spine is with proper nutrition! When the skeletal system works properly with the nervous system, amazing things happen to your body!

Nutrition at Burghealth Chiropractic & Wellness

At Burghealth, we understand that there is a lot of confusion about nutrition, and we’re here to help. When we provide nutritional care, we treat the body as a whole. We take into account your lifestyle, medical history, and personal experiences to develop a customized plan based on your specific needs and goals. Our nutritional guidance identifies underlying behaviors, hormonal imbalances, and unexplained symptoms affecting your metabolism through some of the following:

• Blood testing with complete panels
• Hormone panels
• Complete allergy assessment
• InBody Body Composition Assessment

By establishing a customized diet and exercise plan, we offer nutritional support for the following:

• Nutritional support for performance & weight loss
• Nutritional support for pain relief & Inflammation
• Nutritional support for mental well-being
• Nutritional support for gut and skin health
• Nutritional support for immune system

This may also include avoiding or adding certain foods, eliminating or adding supplements, or choosing a diet and exercise regimen that will help you achieve your goals. We also review your stress levels, quality and length of sleep, and consider the aging process.

Nutrition & Recovery

Nutritional care plays a huge role in how the body recovers from injury as well as preventing injuries from occurring.

• Sports Injury Rehabilitation: As part of our sports injury rehab program, we recommend diets rich in antioxidants to help the body fight inflammation, especially in muscles near the spinal area. We also suggest eating protein-rich foods, all of which provide your body the essential building blocks it needs to repair cellular damage.
• Reduce Joint & Back Pain: Carrying extra weight puts a big load on the spine and joints and can result in joint and back pain. A nutritional diet filled with proteins, fruits, and vegetables; can help you lose weight as well as reduce the additional strain that is being put on the musculoskeletal system.
• Increased Energy: Foods with a high percentage of sugar and preservatives can lead to exhaustion, fatigue, and a general lack of energy. We promise that when you eat a healthy diet, you will feel better and sit a little taller.

Nutrition & Inflammation

At Burghealth, we see a lot of patients with inflammation in the muscles near the spinal area and surrounding tissue. Whether this condition is a result of an accident, sports injury, poor posture, or even just twisting the wrong way, we treat inflammation at the root cause. This gives you the fastest and best outcome when dealing with inflammation.

Nutrition & Mental Well Being

When it comes to the body, think of the brain as the engine and nutrition as the fuel. Your brain is a hardworking 24/7 machine and that fuel comes from the food you eat. Put simply, what you eat directly affects the function of your brain and ultimately, your emotional wellbeing. When your brain is given premium fuel, it can fight off oxidative stress and free radicals. Multiple studies have found correlative data that diets that are high in refined sugars had impaired brain function and even increased symptoms of mood disorders.

Nutrition & Gut/Skin Health

A proper hard-working gut allows the proper nutrients and water to enter the body while preventing the entry of toxins, creating a barrier between us and the outside world. If your gut is distressed by improper nutrition, it won’t perform optimally in our defense. A healthy gut barrier depends on balanced intestinal bacteria, intact mucosa (lining), and a healthy immune system as almost 70% of our immune system cells live in or around the gut. If any of these become unbalanced, not only will your gut not be happy, but neither will you. The right diet strengthens the gut in its guardian role, improving overall health and well-being.

Nutrition & Immune System

Did you know the most common cause of immunodeficiency worldwide is malnutrition? Overnutrition and obesity also reduce immunity. Research suggest that Western-type diets induce inflammation and alter immune system function, promoting disease development. Multiple studies suggest that deficiencies in certain vitamins and mineral can lead to a weakened immune system and greater susceptibility to infection. You can effectively support your immune system by eating a balanced diet with key antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

Let us help. 

Want to learn more about the chiropractic and nutritional services offered at our St. Petersburg chiropractic and wellness center? Contact us today at (727) 289-9148 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Samuel Richards Today!