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Everything chiropractic and health related! Family Life Chiropractic Center, your source for chiropractic care in Blue Ridge, GA, Ellijay, GA, and Murphy, NC.

By providing excellence in service through chiropractic and massage therapy, we will help you achieve better health, more energy, and an overall sense of well-being.

01/28/2026

Wellness Wednesday 🌾🥦 Let’s Talk Fiber

Fiber isn’t flashy, but it’s one of the most powerful and important daily nutrients for long-term health.

Most adults need:
• 25 grams/day for women
• 38 grams/day for men

The average American gets less than half of that.

Why fiber matters:
✔ Supports regular, efficient digestion
✔ Feeds beneficial gut bacteria
✔ Helps reduce inflammation in the digestive tract
✔ Supports blood sugar balance and heart health

Low fiber intake has been linked to increased digestive irritation and inflammation. Over time, this environment may raise the risk for conditions like colorectal cancer, which has been rising in adults under 50 for the past 10 years.
NOTE: The American Cancer Society now recommends starting to screen for colorectal cancers at age 45 instead of 50.

🥗 High-Fiber Food Sources
Vegetables: Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, artichokes, leafy greens

Fruits: Raspberries, pears, apples (with skin), berries, oranges

Whole Grains: Oats, quinoa, brown rice, barley, whole-grain bread

Legumes: Lentils, black beans, chickpeas, split peas

Nuts & Seeds: Chia seeds, flaxseed, almonds, pumpkin seeds

Fiber works best when paired with proper hydration and consistent daily habits!

01/26/2026

Movement Monday: Too Cold to Go Outside ❄️

Extreme cold can make muscles tighten and joints feel stiff.
Try this easy 5 minute indoor routine to gently get your body moving. Move slowly. Nothing should hurt. Breathe the whole time.

1️⃣ Neck Turns (30–60 seconds)
• Sit or stand tall
• Slowly turn your head to the right
• Come back to center
• Slowly turn to the left
👉 Keep shoulders relaxed and movements small

2️⃣ Shoulder Rolls (1 minute)
• Lift shoulders up toward your ears
• Roll them back and down
• Repeat slowly
👉 If comfortable, switch directions halfway

3️⃣ Gentle Back Movement (1 minute)
• Place hands on your thighs
• Slowly round your back (look down)
• Slowly straighten and lift your chest
👉 Move only as far as comfortable

4️⃣ Easy Hip Stretch (1 minute each side)
• Take a small step back with one foot
• Keep chest tall
• Gently bend the front knee
👉 You should feel a stretch in the front of the back leg

5️⃣ Ankle Pumps (1 minute)
• Hold onto a chair or wall if needed
• Slowly lift heels up
• Slowly lower them back down
👉 Great for circulation and balance

❄️ Cold weather slows us down, but gentle movement keeps joints healthy and flexible! Small movements still send big signals to the brain. Stay warm. Move gently. Repeat often.

01/21/2026

🧠 Wellness Wednesday: What Is the “Pop” in a Chiropractic Adjustment?
Being a clinic that utilizes multiple chiropractic techniques, we receive a lot of questions about the efficacy and mechanisms of different adjustment styles. Let's get back to the basics. The popping sound that occurs during some adjustments isn’t a bone cracking or being forced back into place. It’s a normal phenomenon called joint cavitation caused by a normal pressure change inside the joint fluid that may create an audible pop.
✔️ Harmless
✔️ Not required for results
The real benefit isn’t the sound (As satisfying as it may be), it’s the neurological response!
All of the joints in the body contain numerous mechanoreceptors. These are the specialized sensory receptors that tell your brain:
✔️ Where a joint is in space
✔️ How well it’s moving
✔️ When to relax or activate muscles
Unfortunately when a joint isn’t moving well, signals become distorted. Manual and instrument assisted chiropractic adjustments deliver a quick, precise stimulus that activates numerous types of mechanoreceptors that are responsible for joint position and movement. This improved input helps:
✔️Normalize motion
✔️Reduce overactive pain signals
✔️Improve communication between the joint, spinal cord, and brain
Manual adjustments may create a pop.
Activator adjustments may not.
Both accomplish the same goal: better information going into the nervous system.
The sound is just physics.
The benefit is neurological.

01/09/2026

As the new year begins, many families are seeing insurance plans change, premiums increase, or chiropractic benefits become more limited. We believe access to chiropractic care shouldn’t depend on insurance coverage.

That’s why we offer our Family Plan. The Family Plan is a chiropractic care option designed for families and individuals who don’t have chiropractic benefits or prefer not to use insurance.
You Receive:
✔ Simple, predictable pricing
✔ No insurance hassles
✔ Care focused on your family’s nervous system and long-term health

Why our community loves it:
The small annual enrollment fee charged to unlock Family Plan pricing is deposited directly into a community scholarship fund. Since the beginning of the Family Plan, over $130,000 has been donated to over 100 local students to help fund their education!

👉 Already a Family Plan member?
We’d love your help spreading the word. Like and share this post with friends or family who may be looking for an affordable care option!
Give the office a call at (706) 632-2707 for more information on pricing and to schedule a new patient appointment. We look forward to seeing you!

01/07/2026

🌿 Wellness Wednesday: A Strong Nervous System Sets the Tone for the Year 🌿

As we begin a new year, many people focus on goals like feeling better, moving more, and having more energy. There are many reasons why our can feel hard to maintain, but one factor that is often overlooked is the status of your nervous system.

Throughout our office, we talk about how Thoughts, Traumas, and Toxins all place stress on the nervous system:
• Thoughts – chronic stress, mental overload, and emotional strain
• Traumas – physical injuries, repetitive strain, poor posture, or past accidents
• Toxins – inflammation, poor sleep, processed foods, and environmental stressors

When these stressors accumulate, the nervous system can become overloaded, shifting the body into a constant “fight or flight” state. This can affect posture, movement, digestion, sleep, focus, and recovery.

✨ How chiropractic care helps:
By improving spinal motion and reducing nervous system interference, chiropractic care helps your body better process and adapt to these daily stressors. Consider us the support system that helps someone achieve balance, resilience, and long-term health.

Wellness isn’t just about the resolutions you make in January; it’s about creating a foundation that supports your body all year long. This year, make nervous system health part of your wellness plan.

11/12/2025

🌿 Wellness Wednesday: Weather and Your Joints

Some of us might have noticed our joints and arthritis flaring up this week. You’re not imagining it. A recent study found that lower temperatures, higher humidity, and rising barometric pressure are all linked to increased pain and stiffness in people with osteoarthritis.

As chiropractors, we understand that your body constantly adapts to its environment and weather shifts like the ones we have had the past few days can subtly affect joint fluid pressure, blood flow, and nerve sensitivity. These changes can make existing inflammation or joint restrictions feel worse.

💡 Here’s what you can do:

Keep your body moving with gentle mobility and strengthening exercises to improve joint lubrication and resilience.

Stay warm and maintain circulation to support muscle and joint function.

Track your pain patterns with the weather Awareness helps you stay proactive rather than reactive!

Remember, while you can’t control the weather, you can control how your body responds to it. Chiropractic care supports optimal joint mechanics and nervous system balance, helping your body adapt better to the ups and downs of changing seasons.

Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10120534/

10/15/2025

🌿 Wellness Wednesday: Your Vitamin A, B, C’s
Everyone talks about Vitamin C during cold season, but how many of us actually know what this nutrient does beyond “boosting immunity”? Today's goal is to give a look at the science behind Vitamin C!

💪 What Does Vitamin C Actually Do?

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is way more than an immune booster. It’s a multitasking antioxidant that helps your body:
🧬 Build collagen by keeping your skin, joints, and tissues strong
🩸 Heal wounds and repair damaged cells
🛡 Protect cells from oxidative stress (aka daily wear and tear)
🥦 Absorb iron from plant foods (key for preventing anemia)
💡 Support immune function at a cellular level, not just when you’re sick

⚠️ What Happens If You’re Deficient?

A true deficiency (called scurvy) is rare, but even mild shortages can leave you feeling off. Signs include:
Fatigue or sluggishness
Weak immune response
Dry or rough skin
Easy bruising or slow healing
Bleeding gums (in more serious cases)

🍓 Good Food Sources:

Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, grapefruit)
Kiwi, strawberries, papaya, mango
Bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts
Kale, spinach, tomatoes

💡 Pro tip: Eat your produce raw or lightly steamed to get the most Vitamin C punch! Vitamin C is abundant in fresh fruits and veggies, but it’s also fragile, breaking down with heat and storage.

✅ Recommended Daily Intake:

Men: 90 mg
Women: 75 mg (higher during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or illness)
Smokers: +35 mg/day

💊 Most people meet their needs through food, but supplements can help when diet or lifestyle falls short. Always check with your healthcare provider before starting any new vitamin routine.

09/03/2025

🌿 Wellness Wednesday: Your Vitamin A, B, C's
Welcome back to our Wellness Wednesday series where we break down the basics of essential vitamins.

● What Do B Vitamins Do?
The B-complex is actually a group of 8 different vitamins that work together to keep your body running smoothly. They help with:
⚡ Converting food into energy
🧠 Supporting brain and nervous system health
💪 Red blood cell formation (important for oxygen transport)
💤 Regulating mood and reducing fatigue
🌱 Supporting metabolism and healthy skin, hair, and nails

● What Happens If You’re Deficient?
B vitamins are water soluble, so your body doesn’t store them well. This means, it is very important to get a regular supply. Deficiency symptoms can vary depending on which B vitamin is low, but may include:
Fatigue or weakness
Anemia
Tingling in hands/feet (nerve issues)
Mouth sores or cracks at the corners of the lips
Brain fog or mood changes

● Good Food Sources:
Each B vitamin is found in slightly different foods, but overall:
Animal-based: meat (especially liver), fish, poultry, eggs, dairy
Plant-based: legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, leafy greens
Fortified foods: cereals, nutritional yeast (especially important for B12 if plant-based 🌱)

● Recommended Daily Intake:
Needs vary by vitamin, but here are a few examples:
B1 (Thiamine): Men 1.2 mg, Women 1.1 mg
B6 (Pyridoxine): Adults ~1.3–1.7 mg
B12 (Cobalamin): Adults 2.4 mcg

💊 Pro tip: Since B vitamins are water soluble, your body flushes out the excess. However, deficiencies, especially B12, are common, so check with your healthcare provider if you suspect you’re low!

08/06/2025

🌿 Wellness Wednesday: Your Vitamin A, B, C's

Welcome to our new Wellness Wednesday series where we break down the basics of essential vitamins. Today we’re starting at the top of the alphabet with Vitamin A!

What Does Vitamin A Do?
Vitamin A plays a major role in:
👁 Supporting healthy vision (especially night vision)
🛡 Strengthening immune function
🧬 Promoting cell growth and repair
🪖 Aiding skin health and mucous membrane integrity

⚠️ What Happens If You’re Deficient?
Vitamin A deficiency isn’t super common in developed countries, but it can still happen in individuals with poor diet or gut absorption issues.
Signs include: Night blindness, dry eyes or skin, frequent infections, and delayed wound healing.

🥕 Good Food Sources:
Animal-based (preformed Vitamin A): liver, eggs, dairy products, cod liver oil
Plant-based (beta-carotene, converted in the body): carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, red bell peppers, mangoes

Pro tip: 🫒 Vitamin A is fat-soluble, so pair your veggies with a healthy fat (like extra virgin olive oil) to boost absorption!

✅ Recommended Daily Intake:
Men: 900 mcg
Women: 700 mcg (Higher needs during pregnancy & breastfeeding)

💊 Always check with a healthcare provider before starting any supplement. Too much Vitamin A (especially from supplements) can be harmful over time!

05/28/2025

🌿 Wellness Wednesday: Cold Laser Therapy
Ever heard of Cold Laser Therapy (also known as Low-Level Laser Therapy or LLLT)? It's a modern, non-invasive treatment that uses low-intensity light to stimulate healing at the cellular level.

🔬 How It Works:
Cold laser therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to pe*****te the skin and interact with tissues. The light is absorbed by mitochondria (the energy powerhouses of our cells), which boosts ATP production (energy), reduces inflammation, and speeds up cell regeneration. All of this leads to accelerated healing and pain relief without any heat or damage to the skin.

👐 Common Conditions We Treat with Cold Laser:
✅ Spinal pain (neck, mid-back, lower back)
✅ Osteoarthritic joint inflammation (shoulders, knees, wrists, ankles)
✅ Disc herniations & sciatica
✅ Soft tissue injuries like sprains, strains, or overuse injuries
✅ Tendonitis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis
✅ Nerve conditions such as carpal tunnel or peripheral neuropathy

📅 Interested in Learning More?
Contact our clinic to find out how cold laser therapy can be part of your personalized treatment plan!

04/23/2025

😴“Go With Your Gut... to Sleep!” 🌿
Ever feel like your gut is trying to tell you something? Turns out, it might be whispering, “Let’s get some sleep!”
Recent research shows the trillions of microbes living in your digestive tract (aka the gut microbiome) plays a surprisingly big role in how well you sleep. Here's the scoop:

🧬 Your gut bacteria aren’t just hanging out, they’re working overtime to produce compounds like these that help you catch those Zzzs:
Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs): Made from fiber, they help regulate sleep.
Serotonin: A mood booster and sleep rhythm helper (bonus: 90% of it is made in your gut!).
Melatonin: The OG sleep hormone.
GABA: A calming chemical that helps quiet your brain for bed.

🥗 Want better sleep? Feed your gut:
Fiber-rich foods (veggies, fruits, whole grains) = happy microbes
Healthy fats (olive oil, nuts, fish) = gut diversity
Polyphenols (berries, tea, dark chocolate) = microbial magic

🔁 Here’s the twist: bad sleep messes with your gut microbes, and an unhappy gut messes with your sleep. Just another reason to make sure to get those 7–9 hours a night!

Source:
Sejbuk M, Siebieszuk A, Witkowska AM. The Role of Gut Microbiome in Sleep Quality and Health: Dietary Strategies for Microbiota Support. Nutrients. 2024 Jul 13;16(14):2259. doi: 10.3390/nu16142259. PMID: 39064702; PMCID: PMC11279861.

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351 E Highland Street
Blue Ridge, GA
30513

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Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 1pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 1pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

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+17066322707

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http://www.areyoulivinglife.com/

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