Small changes, big benefits

Did you know that small change in your life can have massive benefits in many different ways, both in short and long term? It takes 30 days to make a habit, or change to a new behaviour. It’s only 30 days that’s not so long is it?

So instead of trying to make big life changes in one day. Try starting one thing. Just one behaviour or action that you are doing every day that you would like to change in order to become a better person or live a healthier life.

Here are some examples of some small changes;

·        Feeling stressed in the morning? If so get up 5 minutes earlier than you usually do. This can help you to not start the day in a rush!

·        Drink water instead of fuzzy drinks.

·        Here’s an oldie, but a goodie. Walk or cycle to work or to the local grocery store instead of taking the car.

·        Skip that afternoon everyday Grande Caffe Latte. This will save you $3.65 a day or $18.25 in a five day work week. Through the year this small change will save you a whooping $876. Health wise you won’t be consuming that 200 calories a day.

Small changes lead to saving money and health benefits. So what small change will you make?

Dr. Elton Clemence practices at Family First Chiropractic located at 142 Erickson drive in Red Deer. Call us today to book an appointment (403)347-3261 or visit us at www.family1stchiro.ca

New years resolutuions

It is a new year and a new fresh start- what are your New Years resolutions?

New Year resolution ideas

1.      Be more mindful

2.      Do one random act of kindness daily

3.      Read more books- at least 30 min per day

4.      Meditate daily- reduces anxiety

5.      Reduce phone and screen time

6.      Hug your loved ones more- releases oxytocin

7.      Reduce your toxin exposure- reduce sugars and preservative in your food 

8.      Take probiotics – work on healthy gut flora

9.      Get more sleep- 8 hours a night

1.  Move more – at least 30 min per day

Dr. Joelle Johnson is owner and chiropractor at Family First Chiropractic and wellness, 142 Erickson drive, Red Deer call 403-347-3261 or www.family1stchiro.ca. We are also on FB, twitter and Instagram!

CranioSacral Therapy and Stress

The Christmas season is often a very stressful time of year for everyone.  With all the late nights, overindulging, and running around getting ready we often do not have or make enough time for ourselves.  CranioSacral therapy is a wonderful idea to help yourself distress in the middle or even after all the stress of the holidays. 

When most people think about CranioSacral therapy they think about helping headaches, chronic pain, or birth trauma.  But it can be used for so much more.  Often we just need time to relax and take some time for ourselves.  The bonus with CranioSacral therapy is that not only does it relax us but it also helps our body to heal itself as well.  CranioSacral therapy gets our parasympathetic system working.  Most of us spend most of our time in our sympathetic system (or fight and flight system).  This makes our body work that much more every day and stresses our whole body.  One or two CranioSacral treatments can help get your body work more effectively and at the same time relieve much of your stress.  We all deserve to take some time for ourselves.  Our bodies will thank us for it.    

Jeannette Raskin practices at Family First Chiropractic, 142 Erickson Drive, Red Deer, Alberta.  403-347-3261. www.family1stchiro.ca.