How can you take control of your health? What are the best things you can do for your body? Your immune response largely dictates your overall health. It’s responsible for how your entire body reacts to any external stimuli (e.g. seasonal allergies are a hyperactive immune response to pollen). It is the job of each part of your immune …
As discussed earlier this month, proper diet is a significant factor in maintaining a healthy immune system alongside many other health benefits. Given how important it is to provide your body with the right foods, be sure to join our fall Platinum Nutrition Program! This week is the last week to join the group nutrition program; …
My husband and I started seeing Dr. Karo a little over a year ago and it’s been the best chiropractic experience I’ve ever had. I had to have emergency surgery a few months into treatment at Platinum Chiropractic. I couldn’t walk or stand up straight when I wobbled into the practice 2 days post op. …
Chiropractic is simply biology, more specifically anatomy and physiology. There is a certain way your body operates, and if you cooperate with how it works, you have the best chance to be Healthy. Every disease has one thing in common: the body no longer functions normally. To be healthy, you have to make sure that …
Platinum Chiropractic is fantastic, I recommend it to anyone and everyone! When I went in for the first time I couldn’t feel my right arm. Both Dr. Karo and Kristen were so kind from the beginning. Kristen got me in on the same day and Dr. Karo calmly talked me through my panic. Within only …
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As we have been talking about the last few weeks, Neuro-Structural shifts in your spine result from your body’s inability to adapt to stress. And those stressors come in three forms: Chemical, Physical, and Emotional. This week we are talking about Emotional Stress. You can check out the chart above for some examples of Emotional stressors, but I am …
When physical stresses are too much for our body to adapt to, the spine and nervous system get shifted. When people think of Physical Stress, they commonly think about sudden traumatic events, such as car accidents, falls, or surgery. And these are good examples. However, physical stressors most widely come from repetitive misuse and underuse, …
A Neuro-Structural Shift or NS Shift occurs during stress. Stress comes in three different forms, Physical, Chemical, and Emotional. When these stressors are too much for your body, your spine and nervous system compensate by creating a NS Shift. This week we are talking about Chemical Stressors. Please take a look at the table above for some ideas …
Check out this video from Dr. Karo for the answerhttps://vimeo.com/712406302 Every part of your body (cells, tissues, and organs) is controlled by your nervous system, which is your brain and spinal cord. Your brain is housed and protected by your skull and your spinal cord is protected by 24 moveable vertebrae. In between each vertebrae, …
By now, you may have heard about supplementing Omegas 3s. But do we really understand why they are so important, how they can help reduce our pain levels, and WHY we need to supplement?Pain is a signal from our body telling us there’s something happening. Usually, during chronic pain, we have an overproduction of proinflammatory …
What’s Causing My Neuro-Structural Shifts? We already know that Neuro-Structural Shifts are caused by stress, and stress comes in three forms: Chemical, Physical, and Emotional. If you missed that article, you can check it out here. When you come in for regular appointments, Dr. Karo checks your body for Neuro-Structural shifts and adjusts your spine and …
Group Starts May 9th Our Platinum Nutrition Program supports the body’s natural toxin-metabolism processes and brings healthy lifestyle habits into focus. Providing your body with the right proportions of organic whole foods and nutritional supplements is one of the main (if not most important) pillars of optimal health. Aside from getting checked for Neuro-Structural shifts …
Migraines and Headaches… just a normal part of life right?NOPE! Many patients come to us with daily headaches and migraines. They can’t imagine life without pain. It stops them from attending events, playing with their kids, and succeeding at work. It costs them time and money in expensive hospital bills. But after just a few …
Proactively Help Your Body Prevent Shifts with Nutrition As you all know, here at Platinum, we focus on restoring and maintaining your Neuro-Structure (brain, spinal cord, nerves, and vertebrae). Our bodies have an amazing ability to regulate themselves and respond to change, always striving to function at their best. However, Toxins, Traumas, and Thoughts put stress on …
Over the last month we have added a new face to the Platinum Family. Many of you have already met Ashley, but here is a little more about her. Be sure to introduce yourself on your next visit! — Hi everyone! I just joined the Platinum team several weeks ago and it’s been great meeting …
Last week we talked all about how Neuro-Structural Chiropractic helps with allergies, seasonal and otherwise. If you missed it, you can find the full article here. So now that we have your nervous system working at its best to combat allergies, we can talk about what supplements can also provide support. Omega 3s Allergies are …
Spring is here, and for many of us, that also means Allergy Season!But does it have to be that way?Allergies can be triggered by different types of irritants/ toxins, including dust, pollen, ragweed, aspirin, perfume, stress, dust mites, pet hair, food additives, dairy, grains, and occupational vapors. Although these things may trigger an attack, they …
Foam rollers are great tools for self-massage. You can use them against the wall or laying on the ground to massage muscles all over your body. A healthy muscle should be soft and not tender to the touch. Not sure how to use your new foam roller? Check out these illustrations for some ideas.
Thank you to everyone who made it out to the 10 Year Celebration Party on Saturday. We had a great time catching up with you all. Check out the photos from the event below. If you weren’t able to make it, be sure to pick up your free gift at your visit this week.
Many people come to us because they have symptoms such as back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, muscle tension, headaches or migraines, reduced strength, poor sleep, or a reduced quality of life. They are tired of covering up their symptoms with medication and therapy and are looking for real solutions to the underlying cause of …
