August Newsletter

Bring your family by to see Dr Jill & Scott at the Festival at Mt Si Aug 7-9

The doctors always offer free spinal screenings at their booth at the Festival at Mt Si—which is a relaxed, no-stress opportunity to bring a family member who may be curious about chiropractic care.  We do such a good job of helping our patients heal, that they don’t need to see us so often—which means we have room in our schedule to see new people.  

Remember that chiropractic is excellent for the whole family—your teenager who is hunched over his phone all day or your  husband who is popping too much Ibuprofen for back pain.

*Dr Jill will be dancing with her bellydancing troupe “The Veils” at 6pm on the Mainstage on

Saturday.

The Variety Advantage: Why Your Gut Loves to Mix Things Up

Have you ever noticed that nature thrives on diversity? A forest with hundreds of different plants is stronger than one with only a single species. The same is true inside your body. Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria—collectively called your microbiome—and researchers continue to discover that one of the keys to a healthy, resilient microbiome is...variety.

The "30 Different Plants Rule."

People who eat 30 different plant foods each week tend to have a much more diverse microbiome than those who eat the same handful of foods routinely. Taco Tuesday every week for a year is easy and predictable, but it doesn’t promote gut health. The good news is that those 30 foods don't have to be 30 different vegetables! Fruits, vegetables, beans, lentils, whole grains, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices all count. Every different plant contains unique fibers and nutrients that feed different families of beneficial bacteria. 

New research: Variety in Movement Influences Microbiome as well

Newer research suggests that variety in movement may be just as important as variety in food. Different types of exercise send different signals to your body—and ultimately to your gut. A brisk walk helps stimulate digestion and improves circulation to the intestines. Strength training encourages muscles to release beneficial compounds called myokines, which help reduce inflammation and support communication between your muscles and your gut. Yoga or Tai Chi help calm the nervous system, lowering stress hormones that can disrupt the healthy balance of gut bacteria. Adding a bike ride, a swim, or a dance class challenges your body in new ways, creating an environment where a wider variety of beneficial microbes can flourish.

Instead of asking, "What's the best exercise?" or "What's the perfect diet?" maybe the better question is, "How can I try something new?" Try a vegetable you've never bought before. Splurge and spend $5 on that pretty dragon fruit—it will help regenerate liver cells. Papaya aids in digestion and soothes inflames nerves.

Put on some music and dance, or skip rope!  And don’t forget to see Dr Jill or Scott to keep your spine moving well--chiropractic care stimulates the vagus nerve which relaxes the digestive system and makes everything flow smoothly. 😊