While most companies, doctors, or groups celebrate Heart Health Month by suggesting you get your blood pressure checked or place yourself on statin drugs, at Family First Chiropractic we want you to have a healthy heart by having a healthy nervous system.Heart disease continues to be the number one killer of Canadians, and shows no signs of stopping. Cardiovascular disease also poses the greatest burden on our healthcare system, costing us billions each year in healthcare resources.
The good news is that most of the factors that contribute to heart disease are under your control. Although family history and genetics do play a part, lifestyle factors often lead to the development of heart disease. Smoking, obesity, stress, physical inactivity, and diets high in fat are some examples of lifestyle factors that can lead to heart disease. All of these can be controlled, and should be managed appropriately to ensure long lasting heart health. The Public Health Agency of Canada has valuable resources that help educate the public on cardiovascular disease prevention. Please visit their site to learn more about heart disease causes and prevention.
Most people are aware that diet and exercise are key components of preventing heart disease, however less people are aware that chiropractic treatment may also be used as a tool in the fight against heart disease.
The good news is that most of the factors that contribute to heart disease are under your control. Although family history and genetics do play a part, lifestyle factors often lead to the development of heart disease. Smoking, obesity, stress, physical inactivity, and diets high in fat are some examples of lifestyle factors that can lead to heart disease. All of these can be controlled, and should be managed appropriately to ensure long lasting heart health. The Public Health Agency of Canada has valuable resources that help educate the public on cardiovascular disease prevention. Please visit their site to learn more about heart disease causes and prevention.
Most people are aware that diet and exercise are key components of preventing heart disease, however less people are aware that chiropractic treatment may also be used as a tool in the fight against heart disease.
While most of the focus involving heart health has revolved around diet, exercise and prescription medications, there's some indication that certain chiropractic procedures could help to improve the overall health of the heart. Adjustments to the spine may lower blood pressure in individuals suffering from hypertension and provide a better heart rate for everyone.
Medicine at Rush University in 2007, realignment of the atlas vertebrae, also known as the C1 vertebrae of the cervical spine, can help to lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure in people suffering from hypertension. There appears to be a link between compression of the vertebral artery and an unhealthy elevation in blood pressure. By realigning the C1 vertebrae in the neck, restriction along the arterial wall is relieved and you may experience a decrease in blood pressure. Other studies have shown that adjustment of the vertebrae in the neck and lower back can activate specific nervous system reflexes, leading to a decrease in overall heart rate and blood pressure.
There's also some indication that adjustments to the cervical spine, which are the seven vertebrae found in the neck, may help lower your heart rate. This is largely due to the eight pairs of cervical nerves located within this area of the spine. The Upper Cervical Health Centers of America believe that interferences within these nerves can cause many health conditions, including those that affect the heart. When the cervical spine is placed in alignment, the nervous system is allowed to better communicate with the rest of the body. In relation to the heart, the improved communication can help bring your heart rate down to a healthy level.
Brought to you by Dr. Stephen Kelly and Dr. Joelle Johnson of Family First Chiropractic and Wellness, 142 Erickson Dr, Red Deer, 403-347-3261
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