That thing we all love to hate…Stress. What is stress? Stress is primarily the body’s physical response to external pressures resulting in the release of a complex mix of chemicals and hormones i.e. cortisol, norepinephrine, and adrenaline. Most people know this phenomenon as the “fight or flight” response. Stress is not always a bad thing,…
To heat or to Ice? Santa Clara expert breaks it down.
When to use heat vs ice Heat Heat dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow, increasing the amount of nutrients and oxygen around the localized area it is placed on. It also increases the rate toxins are removed from the site of injury, allowing muscles to relax. Heat packs also confuse sensory nerves decreasing…
Impact of Whiplash explained by Santa Clara Chiropractor.
What is Whiplash? Whiplash is a generalized term for the symptoms typically seen after a traumatic injury to the neck. Whiplash is most commonly seen after car accidents, however, any abrupt jerking motion of the head backwards or forwards can cause whiplash. No whiplash patient is ever the same, whiplash can vary from can damage…
Do you need CoQ10? Input from lead Santa Clara Chiropractor
What is CoQ10? Coenzyme Q-10 is naturally found in all living organisms, it is essential for making ATP. High concentrations of CoQ10 are present in the liver, kidney, pancreas, and heart– though seafood, poultry, and meat are also prominent dietary sources of CoQ10. Dietary sources can give us around 3mg of CoQ10, though the daily…
Strengthen or Stretch?
Whether or not you should focus on stretching or strengthening your muscles can be confusing. When you stretch a muscle you are essentially trying to lengthen it. In effect, one end of the stretched muscle is stabilized while the opposite end is moved to an extended position. Stretching is important because muscles tend to shorten…