Gilbert Wellness Center

11/11/2025

Here are 13 natural remedies for depression, and number 14 is specific brain based care!

Remember that brain-based care has been shown in research to help improve mental/emotional health, reduce stress, and enhance quality of life.

Natural Remedies for Depression: 13 Ways to Recover - Dr. Axe Natural Remedies for Depression: 20+ Ways to Help Overcome Symptoms https://ecs.page.link/X2pn5

Many people suffer from depression symptoms at some point in their lives for myriad reasons. These natural remedies for depression can help.

11/10/2025

Depression and Brain Based Care

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders. According to the World Health Organization, 5% of adults—about 280 million people—suffer from depression, and those numbers have been rising since COVID-19.

The holiday season can make things worse as stress, loneliness, and Seasonal Affective Disorder set in. Even people who aren’t typically depressed can start to feel down.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 64% of people with mental illness say the holidays make their condition worse.

Each year, about 16.2 million adults (6.7%) experience at least one major depressive episode. Depression is most common in ages 18 to 25, but it also affects nearly 2 million children (ages 3 to 17) and 7 million adults 65+ in the U.S.

The World Health Organization calls depression the leading cause of disability worldwide and a major contributor to the global burden of disease.

While medication may relieve symptoms temporarily, it doesn’t address the root cause and can introduce toxins that impact long-term health.

Brain-Based Care focuses on restoring proper communication between the brain and body by reducing stress on the nervous system.

Research supports its impact on emotional health: a study in the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research (June 2013) found that among 2,818 patients under chiropractic care, 76% reported improvement in mental and emotional health, along with better stress levels and greater life enjoyment.

Feeling down or depressed?

Schedule a Stress Response Evaluation today to see how we can help your brain and body work in balance again.

Sources:
National Alliance on Mental Illness – Mental Health and the Holiday Blueshttps://www.nami.org/press-releases/mental-health-and-the-holiday-blues/
Healthline – Depression Facts & Statistics https://ecs.page.link/x6eVy

11/07/2025

Brain based care can help your brain and body function better. Schedule a Stress Response Evaluation today!

11/06/2025

Cold & flu season is here! 😷

Stress is one of the biggest immune system suppressors — but the right brain based care helps your body adapt and recover.

Stay proactive this season: get your brain checked and stay well!

11/05/2025

Did you know stress can weaken your immune system?

When your body is in “fight or flight” too long, it drains your ability to heal and adapt.

✨ Regular brain based care can help your brain and body handle stress better keeping you stronger through the season!

11/04/2025

Stress doesn’t just affect your mood — it impacts your entire body and brain. 🧠💥

Take a look at how stress can influence your health 👇
➡️ The Effects of Stress on Your Body
Stress: What It Does to The Body https://ecs.page.link/T4qwS

What are you doing to manage stress this holiday season?

Schedule an appointment in our office to see exactly what stress is doing to your brain.

Comment below — we’d love to hear your thoughts! 💚

Constant stress can increase your risk for long-term health issues like heart attack and diabetes. Learn the toll stress can take on the body.

11/03/2025

Stress, The Immune System, and Brain Based Care

We are all exposed to stress on a daily basis which is the underlying factor for most diseases.

So this week we want to focus on what you can do to keep your stress levels down.

Stress not only affects you emotionally but can wreak havoc on your health. It also weakens your immune system and as we head into cold/flu season you want to make sure your immune system is functioning optimally.

Some of the most significant health problems related to too much stress include:
Weakened immune system
Heart disease
Asthma
Obesity
Diabetes
Headaches
Depression & Anxiety
Gastrointestinal problems
Alzheimer’s disease
Accelerated aging
Premature death

Research shows that the inability to adapt to and recover from stress can actually lead to and/or exacerbate the above-mentioned health issues.

When under stress, the body releases stress hormones and activates the fight or flight response of the sympathetic nervous system. While this is helpful in an emergency situation such as getting you out of a burning building, or a circumstance that could be harmful to you, having this stress response turned on for a long period of time is actually detrimental to your health.

“The long-term activation of the stress-response system and the overexposure to cortisol and other stress hormones that follow can disrupt almost all your body's processes.”

This puts a significant amount of stress on the nervous system which can lead to illness and disease.

Additionally, because your nervous system coordinates the actions of your immune system, chronic stress can lead to a compromised immune system.

One of the best things you can be doing for your health is to get regular brain based care.

The right type of care plan can actually assist your brain and nervous system in being better able to adapt to stressors in your life leading to a better functioning body, including a better functioning immune system.

This week we will be focusing on things you can do to keep your stress levels to a minimum.

Schedule a Stress Response Evaluation in our office to see how we can help!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! What is your favorite fall activity?

10/30/2025

"Research shows an estimated 7.8 million premature deaths worldwide in 2013 may be attributed to a fruit and vegetable intake below 800 grams (or 8 servings) a day."

An easy way to make sure you're getting your 8 servings each day is to put all your fruits and veggies in a container and then snack on them throughout the day.

This will also help prevent you from reaching for those sugary and/or prepackaged snacks when you're hungry!

Take charge of your health....eat your fruits and vegetables.

10/29/2025

How much sugar are you eating daily?

Research going back as far as 1973 shows that consuming sugar can decrease your immune system strength by as much as 43% and that reduction can last up to 5 hours.

Additionally, all that sugar places excess stress on your brain and nervous system.

Schedule a Stress Response Evaluation in our office to see how stressed your brain is and also to see how we can help!

10/28/2025

🥦 Fruits and vegetables are nature’s medicine!

They reduce inflammation, fuel your brain, and support better focus and mood.
Combine healthy eating with regular brain-based care for your best health yet.

10/27/2025

Fruits, Vegetables, and Your Health

Did you know that eating more fruits and vegetables is one of the simplest ways to improve your brain and body health?

Fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. All of which play a powerful role in supporting your nervous system, reducing inflammation, and helping your brain function at its best.

Why They Matter

🫐 Protect Your Brain:
Studies show that antioxidants in colorful fruits and veggies (like blueberries, spinach, and kale) can help protect your brain from oxidative stress, one of the main contributors to brain aging and memory decline.

🥕 Reduce Inflammation:
Chronic inflammation can affect your brain and nervous system, leading to fatigue, pain, or “brain fog.” The nutrients in vegetables and fruits help calm inflammation and support better overall balance in the body.

🍎 Support Gut-Brain Health:
Fiber from fruits and vegetables supports a healthy gut microbiome, which is directly connected to brain function, mood, and immune health.

🥦 Boost Energy and Focus:
Nutrient-rich produce provides natural energy and stabilizes blood sugar, helping you stay focused and alert throughout the day.

How Much Should You Eat?

Aim for at least 5–9 servings per day, and try to “eat the rainbow.” Different colors mean different nutrients your body and brain need!

Brain-Based Tip:
Your nervous system plays a key role in digestion, absorption, and nutrient use. Regular brain-based care helps improve communication between your brain and body—so you can get the most from the foods you eat.