I often see patients for regular preventative care adjustments to help boost their overall health. Health is truly a journey—made up of many parts that need to work together. Chiropractic care is just one piece of this important puzzle.
If you eat a diet high in inflammation, don’t move much, sit at a desk all day, deal with stress, use products loaded with toxins, or rarely detoxify your body, you’re putting extra strain on your system. Your body will start to send warning signs—usually through not feeling well.
Why Your Nervous System Matters More Than You Think
I talk about your nervous system a lot because it controls everything inside you. It senses pain, which often brings people to my office. But it does so much more than that—it also governs your organs and all the vital functions of your body.
Regular adjustments keep your nervous system functioning at its best, helping your body handle daily stresses better. When life gets overwhelming or unhealthy, it’s a clear signal to prioritize your well-being with regular chiropractic care, massages, movement, nourishing foods, detox routines, plenty of rest, and supplements.
Don’t wait until your body feels terrible to start caring for it.
“Health isn’t just how you feel today—it’s about staying strong for tomorrow.”
Your future self will thank you later.
How We Use Nervous System Scans & the Nervoscope to Guide Your Care
The nervous system is incredibly complex. In the images beside this article, you can see the entire nervous system and a close-up of a single nerve. Each nerve has three parts:
- Motor: controls muscle movement
- Autonomic: regulates organs and vital functions
- Sensory: senses pain (only about 10% of the nerve!)
This means nerves can be irritated long before pain appears. That’s why we use a special tool called the nervoscope to detect nerve irritation early—before you even feel discomfort. This lets us provide true preventative care.
We scan your nervous system during your first visit and as needed during follow-ups, so we can target the root cause of your issues—not just the symptoms.
Why Your Adjustment Matters More Than You Think
Every adjustment I give is about more than just pain relief. It’s a step toward a positive health journey instead of a downward decline, which so many suffer from. Unlike some practitioners who adjust only based on alignment, I use nervous system data to pinpoint exactly where your body needs help. This personalized care makes a big difference—because health is about your whole life, not just managing aches.
I recently completed an advanced seminar on nervous system scans with ICPA, and it reinforced how vital this approach is. Your body is amazing and wants to heal—but when the nervous system isn’t working right, it can’t reach its full potential.
Take Charge of Your Health Today
We often don’t realize how precious our health is until it starts to fade. Don’t wait for that moment. Make time for yourself now by scheduling regular visits. Your body will thank you by feeling stronger, more vibrant, and ready for life.
Recipe: Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
You guys know I love a good chicken salad recipe and our family is also a fan of honey mustard! Lets try it!
INGREDIENTS
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup avocado oil mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons pure honey
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
For the Chicken Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast or thighs, cubed or shredded
- 1 stalk celery, diced (about ⅓ cup) – I am not a fan of celery so this will not be added to ours.
- ⅓ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cashews
INSTRUCTIONS
- To a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, mustard, 2 tablespoons honey, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken, celery, carrots, red onion, and cashews. Pour the honey mustard dressing over top and toss to combine.
- Serve with crackers, in a wrap, as a sandwich, or over lettuce greens. If desired, garnish with additional toasted cashews and/or a dash of black pepper.
Help me out by giving me your favorite freezer and meal prep ideas as were getting ready for baby to be here!!