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Pregnancy can be a really interesting time in a woman’s life. While you're elated about new life and a baby joining the family, our body will be undergoing many changes. Your hormones can be unpredictable, and through all of that, your life will be completely changed in just a few short months. The process of building a baby is beautiful, but it can be uncomfortable and even painful for many mamas. We are firm believers in chiropractic care through your entire pregnancy, so here are some reasons would want to consider it. Keep Your Spine Aligned As you progress through your pregnancy, you will likely put on some weight. The added weight can put more stress on your joints, and even bring on more exhaustion and fatigue. Not only that, but this weight isn’t evenly distributed around your body. A majority of it will be on the front of your body, throwing off the way you normally carry yourself. Safe and effective adjustments can help combat any spinal misalignment through pregn...

The temperatures are getting low this week, as it to remind us that winter is just a few weeks away. While sickness and flu don’t just come around in winter, it’s certainly more prevalent during the next few months. Staying healthy and building your immune system can be key ways to help keep your family healthy over the next few months, and Absolute Wellness Center is here to support you in that. Here are a few ways you can boost your immune system and help your family stay healthy. Eat Right It shouldn’t be a surprise that what you eat can help your bodyguard against infections. Making sure that you are getting plenty of fruits and vegetables is the first place to start. These vitamin-packed superfoods are great at building up your body and helping it fight against viruses it encounters. Another hard, but beneficial step would be cutting out or limiting sugar. Sugar is incredibly addictive, but it’s also a huge culprit in lowering your immune system. It shouldn’t surprise you ...

As we get closer and closer to the holiday season, many people find that stress runs high, and tension even higher. Are you noticing aches and pains that were there before? This can be your body’s way of telling you that you need to take a break and find a way to relax. One great way to invite relaxation into your life is through massage! Here are a few ways that massage therapy can help you find peace in the chaos and even help your body prepare and cope better with busy or stressful seasons. First, Let’s Look at Stress Stress, in itself, isn’t a bad thing. Stress is a natural reaction to moments of high intensity and adrenaline. In fact, it’s a very good and natural response at the correct moment. When you are nervous before a big meeting or event, slam on the brakes to avoid a car accident, or even trip and catch yourself before falling. These are just a few moments where stress is working well. It boosts your adrenaline, increases your heart rate and cortisol which elevates ...

The role that technology plays in our roles is not just important, it’s constant. Think about all of the time that you spend on your computer working or looking at your cell phone. You’ll notice that technology impacts your day to day life, but have you ever considered your spine health in all of this? Here are a few ways that technology today is impacting you spine tomorrow, and how Absolute Wellness Center in Linn Creek, MO can help. “Text Neck” If you’re reading this blog on your phone, take a moment to consider the position that you’re sitting in - don’t move! Most likely, you’re holding your device down in your lap or at chest level (unless it’s over your face while reading in bed ;). What position is your head in? How is your neck angled? Chances are that you have your head tilted downward so that your eyes can meet the screen. This may not seem like a big deal, but the long-term effects of this position have a diagnosis. While some call it “text neck” or “computer neck”...