Dr. Erin Jacobs, DC

11/04/2025

We are proud to serve our veterans in conjunction with Community Care and the surrounding VA facilities.

Thank you for your service!

Drug-free. Safe. Effective. Chiropractic care supports veterans’ health naturally.

11/03/2025

Stress, The Immune System, and Chiropractic

We are all exposed to stress on a daily basis, and it’s one of the underlying factors in most diseases.

This week, we want to focus on what you can do to keep your stress levels down and your immune system strong.

How Stress Affects Your Health

Stress doesn’t just affect you emotionally; it can wreak havoc on your body and weaken your immune system. As we head into cold and flu season, it’s more important than ever to make sure your body can adapt and recover effectively.

Some of the most significant health problems linked to chronic 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 lead to or worsen these health issues.

Why Long-Term Stress Is Harmful

When under stress, your body releases hormones like cortisol and activates the “fight or flight” response.

While this is helpful in emergencies, keeping your stress response turned on for long periods of time is harmful.

“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 chronic activation puts significant stress on your nervous system, which can lead to illness and disease. Because your nervous system controls your immune system, ongoing stress can leave you more vulnerable to infection and slower to recover.

The Chiropractic Connection

One of the best things you can do for your health is to get regular chiropractic adjustments.

The right type of adjustment helps your brain and nervous system adapt better to life’s stressors, improving your overall function, including immune function.

When your nervous system is balanced and communicating properly, your body can respond to challenges more effectively and recover more quickly.

This Week’s Action Steps

✅ Get adjusted. Support your brain and nervous system so your body can better adapt to stress.

✅Prioritize rest and recovery. Sleep is when your body repairs and rebalances.
✅Move daily. Gentle movement helps regulate stress hormones.

✅Breathe and reset. Deep breathing or mindfulness can calm your nervous system.

✅Stay connected. Positive relationships and laughter are powerful stress-relievers.

Bottom line: Reducing stress isn’t just about feeling calm — it’s about keeping your brain, nervous system, and immune system functioning at their best.

Get adjusted, manage your stress, and keep your body resilient this season.

11/03/2025

We are starting our month of gratitude today!

Check out the info below to see what we are collecting each day in November and December.

Each box will be donated to a family in need through Gracefully Broken Ministries.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! What is your favorite fall activity?

10/31/2025

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 chiropractic adjustment in our office to see how stressed your brain and body is and to find out how we can help!

10/29/2025

Each day, spend some time on two things:

-working toward something that will pay off years from now

-appreciating something that is happening right now

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10/28/2025

Eating too many processed foods, preservatives and sugar reduces your brain’s ability to function properly to help keep you well.

This is why it is so important for you to not only consume more fruits and vegetables but also follow your proper care plan, which has been proven to help your brain and body adapt, thereby keeping you functioning well. 💃🕺🙌🧠💪

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!

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

10/27/2025

Pause and try this:

"Breathe in, and close your eyes.

Breathe out, and smile."

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