Eat for a Healthy Spine!

Here at Healthy Life Chiropractic, we want our patients to achieve — you guessed it — a healthy life! A healthy lifestyle includes many different factors, including exercise and nutrition. You may know some exercises for a healthy spine, but do you know how to eat for a healthy spine? Here are our tips!

Calcium

You’ve seen it on countless commercials and most likely your mother said it to you while growing up — drink your milk, it’s good for your bones! No it shouldn’t be a surprise to you that in order for your spine to be healthy, it needs the right amount of calcium. Calcium is a mineral that helps the body maintain bone mass throughout your life, which is even more important as you age as bones tend to become more brittle. Calcium also prevents the bone disease osteoporosis, which is the cause of many cases of spinal fractures for older patients.

Here’s how you can add more calcium to your diet:

  • Dairy – This one’s easy! Yogurt, milk and cheese are all great sources of calcium.

  • Legumes – Peanuts, black beans, tofu, and baked beans should be added to your list

  • Leafy greens – Kale, broccoli, collard greens, and spinach will give your calcium levels a boost!

  • Fish – Salmon and sardines are loaded with calcium

Vitamin D

Calcium and Vitamin D are quite the pair. That’s because your body needs Vitamin D in order to properly absorb calcium. You can get Vitamin D through:

  • Eating eggs (don’t skip the yolk!)

  • Spending a little time in the sun every day

  • Drink milk fortified with Vitamin D

Magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral that is key to the health of your spine. In order for your muscles to properly relax and contract, your body needs magnesium. It also helps maintain muscle mass and bone density. Magnesium even helps your body use protein properly. You can find magnesium in:

  • Seeds – Add sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and flax seeds to your salads, sandwiches, or shakes for a punch of magnesium.

  • Whole grains – Magnesium is found in whole wheat bread, brown rice, and whole-grain pasta.

  • Beans – Black beans, chickpeas, and pinto beans are all great sources of calcium

  • Vegetables – Kale, broccoli, and spinach are the shining stars once again!

  • Fruits – Boost your magnesium levels with avocado, kiwi, and bananas

Proper nutrition is the foundation for a healthy body, including your spine. Make sure you are getting all the nutrients today, and contact us with any questions on how to live a healthy life!

Patient Reviews

"Very pleased with the practice. The service is excellent and everyone seems to truly care about you as a person first. Most businesses see customers or money walking in, but these practitioners love what they do. It shows."

- Patty Uzar

"I've been with Healthy Life for many years. The staff is very friendly and efficient. The services offered are very beneficial to my wellness routine. I receive massages and adjustments regularly. They offer many packages and sales that makes it affordable for me. I have recently tried the hyperbaric chamber for both recovery and general health. This is has been really helpful since I exercise often and intensely. I have also noticed an improvement in my brain fog which comes from normal aging and day to day stress. Dr. Rob and Dr. Tina are very good chiropractors who make sure they are providing a complete wellness exam and service. I continue to maintain a healthy body and recover quickly from my day to day activities. Overall, I would recommend Healthy Life Chiropractic."

- Rachelle Prevost

"I absolutely love Healthy Life! The staff is wonderful and helpful! The doctors are amazing! I hurt my back a few months ago exercising, and nothing seemed to help! I went in for a routine visit, and explained. I was consistent with my adjustments, muscle stim and massage and within a few weeks, I am back to exercising without pain! I am a Flight Attendant, so closing overhead bins and pushing a heavy cart are necessary for my job, so I appreciate them keeping my healthy and not missing work! My foot levelers are a game changer! The best investment!

My update yesterday validated what my body told me! I am back to almost 100% You will love them!"

- Melissa Beach

"I am very grateful for the care I receive from the entire staff and doctors at HLC! They are very attentive to my specific health, well-being, and pain relief needs. I take advantage of the fact that I can go for chiropractic care, massage, therapy, supplements, pain relief, and more. It’s great to enter the practice and know that I will be treated like family."

- Jan Tardie

"I was experiencing a lot of pain in my feet following the birth of my son. I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in both feet. After seeing my PCP and being prescribed anti-inflammatory medication, I looked into the benefits of Chiropractic care. I was in so much pain from the plantar fasciitis that is because difficult for me to walk. I was unable to carry my newborn and walk because I was concerned for his safety. As part of my care plan, custom orthotics were recommended. Within days of receiving my orthotics I had a reduction in my pain. Regular Chiropractic visits and my orthotics have allowed me to be able to care for my son again!"

- Erica Payne

"I worked for Wal-Mart for 20 years walking on hard floors 10 hours a day. I felt a horrible pain in my right hip/buttocks area and could not bend or walk. My sister did a little research and recommended Healthy Life Chiropractic- They do EVERYTHING! After the first treatment, the pain was gone! After being educated on my problems, they worked on my whole body and it feels 100% better. I have never been a good sleeper, but I am sleeping much better and get up in the morning ready to go! I have never felt better!"

- Michael Chambers

"My daughter came in to see Dr. Rob for possible curve in her spine. She was officially diagnosed with scoliosis after her evaluation. As parents, we were having a hard time wrapping out heads around what that meant for our beautiful 8 year old girl. Dr. Rob, Dr. Tina, and the whole staff at Healthy Life Chiropractic have been phenomenal! After 2 months of treatment- regular adjustments and exercises- we are seeing a huge improvement! Her hips are aligned now, her feet meet properly, and she is feeling better all around. We haven’t retaken her x-rays yet- not until we’ve done treatment for a whole year- but based off our experience, and results we’ve seen so far, I am confident that her curve has not gotten worse and has probably even improved!"

- Margaret Wearne

"I began my chiropractic care in October 2017 because of increased pain and decreased mobility in my left hip that had gotten increasingly worse over the previous 4-5 months. I love that I have been able benefit from whole body treatment that in turn has almost completely taken away the issues I was experiencing with my hip. I am so grateful for feeling good again and I highly recommend Healthy Life for your chiropractic care and total life wellness."

- Cindy Chaisson

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–Vermillion Himes

"I have been a patient at Healthy Life Chiropractic for over 3 years! After driving several hundred miles a week and spending time on the computer for work, I not only get regular adjustments, I utilize the massage therapists as well. I've recently begun using, with success, Standard Process supplements and Doterra Essential Oils. I appreciate the holistic approach to care by all of the staff at Healthy Life!"

-Debbie Fambro