Goshen Family Chiropractic

12/08/2025

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12/04/2025

Feel more alive with a chiropractic adjustment!

12/03/2025

How to Tell If You Have a Subluxation

Depending on your knowledge of and experience with chiropractic care, you may or may not have heard the term “subluxation.” Whereas a luxation is a complete dislocation of a joint, a subluxation is essentially a partial dislocation—the joint is either misaligned or not functioning correctly.

Depending on the causes, subluxations can put pressure on your spinal nerves, making them very painful. If you suspect you might have a subluxation, it’s important to get it examined as soon as possible.

Subluxations are commonly caused by physical trauma, like a serious fall, car accident, or even childbirth. However, minor physical stress can also be responsible for a partial dislocation: improper form when exercising or a repetitive motion injury, similar to those that cause tennis elbow. Poor posture and spinal sleep health can also cause subluxations over time, as it leaves your spine in an unnatural alignment for a long period of time.

Symptoms

Unlike a full dislocation, subluxations aren’t visible. You may not experience pain at first—it might just be a mild discomfort rather than pain—but symptoms will gradually worsen. Common symptoms include:

Bruising
Loss of feeling or numbness in extremities
Reduced range of motion
Headaches
Pain around joint, sometimes radiating up into neck
Joint instability

Because the symptoms of subluxations vary depending both on the individual and the cause, it’s best to get examined by a professional trained to identify the condition. Your trusted chiropractor will be able to help you develop a treatment plan.

12/02/2025

Holiday Stress: An 'Invisible Day' Could Help You Reset, Experts Say

It’s all too common to feel like you’re being pulled in various directions by texts, emails, and to-do lists, especially during the holiday season. This constant pull, combined with social media feeds and 24-hour news cycles, can increase stress levels and lead to feelings of overwhelm, which can take a toll on your mental health.

Surveys conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) have shown that not only are the rates of stress increasing across the United States, but the reasons people feel the most stressed are also changing. According to its 2024 survey, the APA reported that 84% of people experience stress during the holiday season. Most individuals who do experience stress this time of year have various ways of coping with those feelings.

The APA reports that 76% of people are concerned about the nation’s future and cite this as a source of stress. Another key stressor for many people is the rapid advance of technology.

Enter the “invisible day,” a rising self-care trend that can help counteract overwhelming feelings of stress.

While the idea of an invisible day has been around for a while, the term is relatively new. An invisible day is a day to unplug, rather than distancing yourself from friends, family, or nonnegotiable obligations, such as parenting or work.

Here is how taking an 'invisible day' can help you reset, decompress, and cope with stress, according to experts.

11/26/2025

Help us spread the warmth this holiday season as we kick off our Winter Donation Drive!🎄❄️🎁

11/25/2025

Going to Bed At the Same Time Every Night May Help Lower Blood Pressure

Going to bed at the same time every night can help lower your blood pressure, a new study suggests. Researchers report that participants in a small study experienced significant decreases in their overall blood pressure, as well as their nighttime readings, after adjusting their schedules to go to bed at approximately the same time every evening.

A new study suggests that going to bed at the same time every night could lower blood pressure in people with hypertension.

11/20/2025

Good Fats Vs Bad Fats

Not all fats are created equal. Some fats are better for you than others and may even help to promote good health. Knowing the difference can help you determine which fats to avoid and which to eat in moderation.

Dietary fat, also known as fatty acids, can be found in foods from both plants and animals. Certain fats have been linked to negative effects on heart health, but others have been found to offer significant health benefits. Certain bodily functions also rely on the presence of fat. For example, some vitamins require fat in order to dissolve into your bloodstream and provide nutrients.

What are the less healthy fats?
Two types of fats — saturated fat and trans fat — have been identified as potentially harmful to your health. Most of the foods that contain these types of fats are solid at room temperature, such as:

butter
margarine
shortening
beef or pork fat

Saturated fat: Use sparingly
Most saturated fats are animal fats. They’re found in high fat meats and dairy products.

Saturated fat sources include:

fatty cuts of beef, pork, and lamb
dark chicken meat and poultry skin
high fat dairy foods (whole milk, butter, cheese, sour cream, ice cream)
tropical oils (coconut oil, palm oil, cocoa butter)
lard

Traditionally, doctors have linked higher saturated fat intake with increased heart disease risks. This idea has been called into question more recently.

According to Harvard University, researchers now think saturated fat may not be as bad as once thought — but it still isn’t the best choice for fats. The researchers concluded that replacing saturated fat in your diet with polyunsaturated fats can reduce your heart disease risk.

A 2017 journal article published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reported that the risks of LDL (bad) cholesterol had previously been overstated, particularly when it comes to a negative effect on heart health.

11/19/2025

How to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

As temperatures drop, cold and flu season becomes a major concern for many. The colder months bring an increased risk of illness, but with the right strategies, you can strengthen your immune system and stay healthy.

Strengthen Your Immune System
Your immune system is your body’s natural defense against viruses. Here’s how to keep it strong: Eat a Nutrient-Rich Diet, Stay Hydrated, Exercise Regularly

Prioritize Rest and Stress Management
Lack of sleep and chronic stress weaken the immune system, making you more susceptible to illness. Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night. A consistent sleep schedule helps your body recover and function properly. Chronic stress raises cortisol levels, which can suppress immune function. Try mindfulness practices, meditation, or deep breathing exercises to keep stress levels in check.

Support Your Body with Chiropractic
Chiropractic care helps improve nervous system function, which plays a key role in immune response. Proper spinal alignment allows the body to function at its best.

Cold and flu season doesn’t have to mean constant sickness. By maintaining a healthy lifestyle, practicing good hygiene, and seeking professional care, you can keep your immune system strong and reduce the risk of illness.

11/18/2025

Coffee May Help Protect Against AFib, Challenging Advice to Avoid It

Coffee is the most popular beverage in the United States, with approximately two-thirds of adults consuming it daily.
For people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and those at risk for it, conventional medical wisdom has long advised cutting back or avoiding coffee altogether.

A new clinical trial challenges long-standing medical advice, suggesting that coffee may not trigger AFib episodes and could even reduce their frequency.

In the aptly named DECAF randomized controlled trial, researchers found that among 200 adults with diagnosed AFib, those who drank coffee daily had fewer recurrent episodes than those who avoided caffeine entirely over a six-month period. The trial results were published on November 9 in JAMA.

A new clinical trial found that adults with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who drank a cup of coffee daily had a significantly lower risk of recurrence compared to non-coffee drinkers.