Absolute Wellness Center Inc

The culture as a whole is finding that excessive and chronic stress problems could very well be to blame for the recent decline in health worldwide. It comes down to the fact that if you’re living your life under the gun, you may be multiplying your risk for heart disease, stroke, obesity, and even some forms of cancer. While this sounds rather depressing, there is good news! It doesn’t come in the form of a magic pill, there will be some work required on your end - but not as much as you may think. Do you want to know what your defense against this dangerous “super-stress” is? It can be found in the Self Mastery Technique, right between your ears. Can You Turn Off Stress? When stress has you bogged down, you’ll probably be willing to try just about anything to find a release. How can you get your mind to turn off the stress, while still turning on peak mental performance? We focus on mental healing and nervous system strengthening at Absolute Wellness Center , and the answer ...

As we kick off the busy holiday season with Thanksgiving this week, we are reminded how many feelings can encroach on the next few weeks. A study by the American Psychological Association showed that up to 69 percent of people are stressed by the feeling of “lack of time,” 69 percent are stressed by perceiving a “lack of money,” and 51 percent are stressed out about the “pressure to give and get gifts.” As you can see, the level of stress on people is incredible, and high-stress levels can cause so many more issues than what is apparent at first. At Absolute Wellness Center , we want to teach you how to manage your stress, create a healthy atmosphere where you can relax, and hopefully help you have a truly “Happy Holiday.” Here are a few ways you can give yourself a break during the holiday season. Budget The holiday season is filled with expenses, some planned and many are unexpected (like that gift for your Aunt and Uncle … ). Whether you’re buying presents, filling your fri...

At Absolute Wellness Center , we provide neurologically based chiropractic at the Lake of the Ozarks . Our mission is to help you improve your neurological function - but what does that even mean? Your nervous system is the core of everything you are and do, so it’s important to understand how this vital part of your body works. In addition, it can be extremely valuable to learn what aids it in repairing versus what can tear apart your nervous system. We’re going to introduce you to neurologically based chiropractic in this blog, but also give you some great information about what you can do for your body. 3 Main Systems There are three main systems in the body, they each play a vital role in helping your body react and perform with the daily challenges of life. Here is a brief overview of these three systems and how they work together to help you function. 3. The Passive System This system is made up of your bones and your joints. They can do nothing on their own, and with t...

Why x-rays? Aren’t there other ways that a chiropractor can figure out what is happening in your body? “To see is to know, not to see is to guess.” This is our philosophy and our doctors will not be guessing when it comes to your care and your health. X-rays provide us a vision into your body. With this, we can gain a better perspective of what happening with your spine, and thus, your nervous system. November 8th is X-Ray Day, so we want to take a few moments to explain to you about the benefit of x-rays and share some fun facts as well! FAQs About X-Rays We take x-rays on all clients, with only a few exceptions. An x-ray allows us to better asses your structural framework and develop the most effective care plans. Here are a few Frequently Asked Questions about chiropractic care and x-rays: Why Are X-Rays Important? X-rays give us a visual as to what’s happening with your spine. It allows us to see the health of your spine, as well as any fracture, dislocations, subluxation...

Your back is strong, it’s up to the task of living every single day with you. But did you know that sometimes you could be hurting your back through regular, daily tasks? This doesn’t include stepping on a crack, by the way 😉. But it does include things like sitting for too long, your diet, or even your sleeping routine. Your Lake of the Ozarks chiropractor wants you to remember a few things as you live your daily life to help keep your spine happy and healthy. Sitting for Too Long Did you know that sitting causes 40% more spinal pressure than standing ever does? You can change your habits by getting up to stretch every 30 minutes. This will give your spine the break it needs, and may even help increase your productivity! Set a timer on your phone to go off every 30 minutes, and see how much it helps. How Is Your Car Seat? Did you know that Americans spend an average of 17,600 minutes driving each year? That’s almost THREE HUNDRED HOURS. As you can imagine, if the seat of...