Are You Taking Care of Your Heart?

At the heart of all you do and love is … well, your heart. You probably know that heart disease has been found to be the #1 cause of death in both men and women in the U.S.  So taking special care of your heart is something you want to pay attention to!

What you might not know is that chiropractic care is a very effective, non-invasive, non-pharma way of reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease as well as treating symptoms for those who already have heart-related illnesses.

It’s all about the “Vagus Nerve” (not THAT Vegas …!), a looong and complex system of nerves that emanates from the brain. It transmits information to and from the brain to other parts of your body – including your heart and its blood vessels that circulate throughout your body.

These nerves control heart rate and blood pressure – both essential for heart health. And chiropractic care is all about clearing the pathway from your brain through the spine for these nerves and systems to do their job. When you have full connection, your body is able to be in a state of healing itself, affecting every muscle, nerve, tissue and, most importantly, the heart.  

You get the big picture? Here’s what chiropractic care can do for your beloved heart:

Help lower blood pressure

Studies show that chiropractic visits can help lower blood pressure naturally and more efficiently, sometimes equal to taking a double dose of blood pressure medication!

Help keep your heart rate regular

A positive effect on the nerve system has been shown to also improve heart rate variability, allowing the heart rate to stay regular.

Help decrease inflammation in your joints and blood vessels

Studies show that inflammation may contribute to heart disease risk. When the spine is adjusted, your body is able to heal itself, including stopping the production of neuropeptides, which have been shown to cause inflammation.

Help improve the performance of your lungs

Chiropractic is known for effectively reducing the symptoms of asthma and emphysema, helping people breathe easily again.  Poor lung health is directly linked to heart failure when you look at the cardiovascular system (which is controlled by the nerve system).

Pretty great reasons to make chiropractic care an essential part of your healthcare plan, don’t you think?

That’s why we do what we do …

All you need is love…and chiropractic

Intrigued? Questions? Give Dr. Christina a call at Rivulet Chiropractic at 925-385-8353 or email us at info@rivuletchiro.com to set up a consultation.