Wellness
Let me drop a name for you: Michael Jordan. Let’s be honest. While I might not parallel “Air Jordan” in terms of athletic prowess, and my name may not ring a bell beyond the warm and welcoming confines of Franklin, TN… Just like me, he grasped the essence of chiropractic care for enhanced performance even…
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We’ve made it to the big leagues! Almost every professional sports team, including baseball, hockey, football, and soccer, now has chiropractors on their staff. I can’t help but smile knowing that the secret is out! Even local high-school teams in Franklin, TN understand the benefits of chiropractic care for athletes and fully embrace it. And…
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“Play hard or go home” is a popular catchphrase that takes on a new meaning when it comes to chiropractic care, especially for athletes. As a chiropractor in Franklin, TN, I have seen many avoidable injuries in weekend sports. That’s why I believe in adopting the motto “play hard and go home.” Millions of people…
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With the abundance of DIY videos, many individuals may opt for a shortcut or an easier route. However, when it comes to matters of health, there are no safe alternatives. In the case of a spinal injury, failing to seek professional guidance could result in worsening of the injury. Despite this, some may opt to…
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Waterbeds were something else, weren’t they? It’s still crazy to think there was actually a time where so many of us were sleeping on vinyl “mattresses” that were filled with gallons and gallons of water inside of our carpeted bedrooms. What’s crazier still is that… they were actually pretty durable. They made it through round…
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At Crist Chiropractic, we understand the importance of a healthy diet in maintaining overall wellness. That’s why we were concerned to hear about the new food compass recommendations from the NIH National Institute of Health. These recommendations, funded by the NIH, seem to promote packaged and processed foods, as well as artificial flavors over real,…
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There’s a reason you see so many commercials for “do-it-all” energy drinks like Red Bull and “have-it-all” energy shots like 5-Hour Energy… We are exhausted, people! The mid-afternoon energy crash is very real for just about every person you’ve ever met. And the mind-boggling thing is we’re often left wondering… why? In this blog we…
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Do you think of yourself as a “glass half-empty or half-full” sort of person? Have you ever had someone tell you to “look on the bright side” or to “turn that frown upside-down” or who tried to tell you all about positive thinking and the mind-body connection? Perhaps a friend has shared the classic “things…
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There’s some real wisdom in the saying that goes “a goal without a plan is just a wish.” Have you ever felt like you were working hard and took all the right steps for setting health goals but, at the end of the day, you just weren’t making any progress towards them? That might as…
Read MoreA good night’s sleep is just as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet. Research shows that poor sleep has immediate negative effects on your hormones, exercise performance, and brain function. It can also cause weight gain and increase disease risk in both adults and children. In contrast, good sleep can help you eat…
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