STRONGlife Chiropractic and Physical Therapy

11/16/2025

We just received another great review on Facebook:

11/14/2025

11/13/2025

❄️ Unlock Your “Brain-Over-Body” Power With Cold Therapy ❄️

If you’ve ever wondered why the Wim Hof Method has exploded in popularity, the science is becoming clearer than ever: your mind can directly influence your body’s physiology—especially under cold exposure.

A recent Wim Hof article highlights how controlled cold exposure trains your nervous system to respond calmly to stress, helping you shift from fight-or-flight into control, clarity, and resilience. This “brain-over-body” effect supports improved immunity, focus, and emotional regulation.

Pair that with what we already know from cold-immersion research, and the benefits are undeniable:

✅ Higher Energy Levels
Cold exposure boosts circulation and ignites your body’s natural alertness mechanisms.

✅ Better Recovery & Performance
Reduces inflammation and soreness while increasing blood flow—huge for athletes and active adults.

✅ A Dopamine Surge Up to 250%
Cold therapy can dramatically elevate baseline dopamine—your motivation and drive molecule.

✅ Improved Mood & Stress Reduction
Boosts endorphins and norepinephrine, lowers cortisol, and has been shown to reduce anxiety and symptoms of depression.

✅ Pain Relief
A significant rise in norepinephrine (up to 5x) can reduce inflammation and support people with chronic pain.

✅ Better Sleep Quality
By training your autonomic nervous system, cold exposure helps your body switch into deeper nightly recovery.

✅ Metabolism Boost + Fat Loss Potential
Cold activates brown fat and sirtuins, helping you burn more energy and increase metabolic health.
⭐ How to Get Started

Aim for:
• 2–5 minutes per session (up to 10 max)
• Start at 55°F and work downward
• Submerge up to the neck (hands and feet included for full benefit)

Consistency—not intensity—is what transforms your nervous system.

If you’re ready to feel stronger, calmer, and more resilient… cold therapy might be your new secret weapon.

11/12/2025

☕ Coffee lovers, raise your cup for this one!

New research highlighted by David Perlmutter, MD, suggests that enjoying 2–3 small cups of espresso a day may do more than boost your mood—it may help protect your brain.

🔬 The study found that compounds in espresso (like caffeine and genistein) directly interfere with the misfolding and aggregation of the tau protein—a process central to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Here’s what that means for your brain health:
-> These coffee compounds helped prevent tau from forming harmful fibrils in lab models, and even bound to already-formed ones.
->In cell models, neurons were less damaged when exposed to coffee extract.

*Key takeaway: your daily espresso might be doing more than giving you a boost—it could be a smart, brain-supporting ritual.

💡 At STRONGLIFE Chiropractic and Physical Therapy, we believe health is shaped by our daily choices—and this research is another compelling cue to consider how what we drink influences our brain health.

🔍 When you sip your next espresso, remember these tips:
-> Keep it black or lightly-sweetened—avoid sugary syrups.
-> Choose organic and shade-grown beans to minimize exposure to toxins.
-> Enjoy it earlier in the day (avoid caffeine after ~2 p.m.) so sleep—your brain’s nightly reset—remains strong.
-> Moderate intake appears to be key—overdoing it may not add benefit and could cause sensitivity.

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans — Today and Every Day 🇺🇸

At STRONGLIFE Chiropractic and Physical Therapy, we proudly serve the men and women who’ve served our country. Many of our patients are TRICARE and VA members, and it’s an honor to help them restore function, reduce pain, and get back to living strong.

Your service deserves exceptional care — and we’re here to deliver it. 💪

To all veterans and active-duty military: thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and dedication.

We salute you today and every day. ❤️🤍💙

11/10/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our November Patient of the Month – Stephanie D.! 🎉

Stephanie has been putting in the work during her treatment for right trap pain, and it shows! Her commitment to recovery—both in the clinic and at home—has been nothing short of impressive. 💪

She’s taken charge of her progress by staying consistent with her exercises and making smart adjustments based on how her body feels. That kind of dedication and body awareness is exactly what we love to see at STRONGLIFE Chiropractic and Physical Therapy!

We’re so proud of everything Stephanie has accomplished so far and can’t wait to see her continue to crush her goals. 👏 Keep it up, Stephanie!

11/07/2025

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE FRIDAY

Your bedroom glow might be quietly damaging your heart

The faint light from your alarm clock, streetlamps filtering through curtains, or your phone charging on the nightstand might be doing more than interrupting your sleep. Research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions found that adults exposed to higher levels of artificial light at night showed increased stress activity in the brain, inflammation in blood vessels, and elevated heart disease risk. For every standard deviation increase in nighttime light exposure, participants had approximately 35% higher risk of developing heart disease over five years, even after accounting for traditional cardiovascular risk factors and noise pollution. The mechanism works through stress pathways; when the brain perceives light at night, it activates signals that trigger immune responses and inflame blood vessels, contributing to arterial hardening over time. This makes biological sense when you consider our circadian systems evolved to expect darkness at night. The practical steps are straightforward: keep your bedroom genuinely dark with blackout curtains, remove electronics that emit light, and avoid screens for at least an hour before bed. Your heart needs darkness as much as it needs daytime light.

Boston researchers linked nighttime light exposure to greater stress-related brain activity and inflamed arteries, signaling a higher risk of heart disease. The study suggests that artificial light at night disrupts normal stress responses, leading to chronic inflammation. Experts call for reducing....

11/07/2025

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11/06/2025

Are you getting your dose of Vitamin N?

🌿 Reconnect with Nature, Reconnect with Yourself 🌿

In our modern, screen-filled world, our brains and bodies evolved outdoors. According to a recent article from Kresser Institute, spending time in nature can significantly lower cortisol, improve sleep, enhance mood, and support overall well-being.

👉 Here’s how you can start:

Ask yourself: “How much time do I spend outside each week?”

The prescription: Spend 15 minutes outdoors in a green space 3 days this week and notice how you feel.

Integrate with other pillars: swap an indoor workout for a walk, do stress-breathing under a tree, or take an evening stroll to support your sleep-wake cycle.

Scale it:
Beginners → 10-15 min 2-3 days/week.
Intermediate → 20-30 min 3-5 days/week.
Advanced → 45-60 min in nature twice per week, phone off.

🧠 At STRONGLIFE, we believe health isn't just about what’s inside the clinic — it’s also about the real world you live in. Encouraging nature exposure is one of the simplest, most powerful tools for mental and physical wellness.

11/05/2025

🌿 WALK YOUR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH 🌿

New research confirms that walking can literally help you walk away from chronic pain!

A 2025 JAMA Network Open study found that people who walked regularly were significantly less likely to develop chronic low back pain — one of the leading causes of disability worldwide.
👉 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2835297

Walking not only relieves existing back pain but helps prevent it from returning by improving posture, circulation, and core stability.

At STRONGLIFE Chiropractic and Physical Therapy, we often remind patients:

Walking isn’t “too easy”—it’s foundational human movement.
It activates your glutes, engages your core, and helps your spine move the way it was designed to.

If you’re new to exercise, start small. Even two 10-minute walks a day can improve blood sugar control, mood, and pain resilience.

🦶 Need help getting started? Check out our Beginner’s Walking Routine (available in-office or by request) — designed to safely build up your stamina and posture week by week.

10/29/2025

🦵 Is One Leg Really Shorter Than the Other? It Might Be More Than Just an Uneven Hem!

Many people assume a slight leg‐length difference is harmless. The truth is: when the difference reaches about 1.5 cm (⅝ inch) or more, it can trigger a cascade of postural and movement issues.

Here’s what to look for:

-> One hip sitting higher, or a pelvis that “leans” to one side.
-> Pain or discomfort in your back, hips, knees or ankles—even if you’ve been told your “scan is normal.”
-> An uneven walking pattern: your body compensates for the difference and introduces stress into the spine.

At STRONGLIFE, we help you uncover whether you’re dealing with:

A structural discrepancy (actual bone-length difference)

A functional discrepancy (caused by misalignment elsewhere—like your spine or pelvis)

And then – we build a plan to restore symmetry, movement and comfort. Because optimal spine = optimal health.

✅ If you’re noticing chronic pain, or you’ve been told “everything looks fine” but you still feel off-balance, let’s take a deeper look.
📞 Call us or send a direct message to schedule your evaluation.

Leg length discrepancy (LLD) disrupts the body’s natural symmetry and can affect posture and movement. Whether structural or functional, proper diagnosis guides treatment.