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Many of us believe that the key to living longer is good health. Of course that is true, but what do you do to keep yourself healthy? Having a balanced diet? Supplements? Maintenance? Exercise? Though this method is really helpful, we can't deny that every day, we feel back pain, neck pain and headache to name a few. Due to hours of working, sitting on office chairs for a long time, teaching a class and standing for hours. We stress ourselves with our responsibilities and overuse our body without being aware of its limits. There is a practice that is widely known to relieve body pains, it is called the chiropractic adjustment. This is a kind of treatment wherein a professional will uses just his hands to put up a pressure to a certain part of your body who is hurting. And here is a little trivia for you, a chiropractor is not really a doctor or in a medical field. Quality Service First of all, Zen Care provides free consultation, so you don’t need to worry a...

There are several steps wherein one can make to reduce side effects 1.  Drink water: Drinking plenty of water or coconut water will elevate your energy to a whole new level. More so, water after a chiropractic treatment will help flush the released toxins from your system. And coconut water is a wonder drink that why it is considered as the best energy drink minus the chemicals. 2.  Cold compress Any discomfort that results from a chiropractic appointment can be relieved with a cold compress such as an ice pack. Applying an ice pack to the treatment area can help relax tensed muscles. In other ways, a heat pad may also be applied to the affected area to alleviate pain and cramping. Talk to your chiropractor to find out if ice, heat, or a combination of heat and ice is best for you. 3.  Over-the-counter medication To reduce the discomfort, patients that experience headaches, soreness and pain after chiropractic adjustments may take over-the-cou...

Chiropractic treatments are one of the most sought-after forms of alternative medicine. These treatments aim to help relieve back pain, readjust the spine, improve various body functions and help correct poor posture. But depending on a patient’s diagnosis, these treatments can range from short-term adjustments to a longer treatment plans. Adjustments through spinal manipulation are at the core of the chiropractic profession.  Each adjustment involves manipulations of the spine, tissues and muscles. With excellent performance, chiropractic at Irvine, California, understands and attends to every patients overall wellness.  Chiropractic treatments are largely safe and an effective treatment, patients should understand that they might experience side effects after their treatment that includes headaches, fatigue and soreness. Side effects from chiropractic care typically are mild and resolve quickly. Some Effects Soreness after a visit to the chiropractor is also qu...

Migraine headaches cause throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head, typically lasting a few hours or even days. It is a common condition that affects 38 million people in the United States and 1 billion people worldwide.  Doctors still have not figured out the exact causes of migraine headache, but can agree that there are many factors that can trigger migraine headaches such as food, stress, hormonal changes, sleep issues, weather and so on. In order to reduce the number of migraine headaches, our chiropractors at Zen Care in Irvine offer these: 5 valuable bits of advice that can make a difference: #1 Food and Diet There are many common factors causing migraine headaches, and one of these factors is diet. Our chiropractors recommend avoiding foods that are salty and processed. Salty foods contain a high amount of sodium which may cause you a migraine. You should also beware of foods that have the sweetener aspartame, and those foods that contain MSG, otherwise...