Almost every result women are searching for is a side effect of increasing lean muscle.

Forget about the myths of getting too bulky or looking manly; neither of those are legitimate concerns without performance-enhancing drugs or some serious genetic predisposition.

When you combine a supervised strength training program and eating by design, here are some of the results:

BURN BODY FAT FASTER

If you’ve bought into the myth that cardio is the fastest way to lose fat, you’re missing out on the number one time-tested strategy.

Lifting heavy weight is the cornerstone to fat loss, not endless hours on the treadmill.

SPARK YOUR METABOLISM

Have you wondered how to keep those calories burning even while you are asleep?

By helping to build lean muscle, strength training turns your body into an engine that constantly burns fuel day and night. That’s a side effect no amount of cardio can match.

LOOK MORE SLIM

You can’t shape muscles, but you can build more lean muscle. With less body fat on top of them, that translates into smaller clothing sizes without cutting the calories.

BOOST SELF-ESTEEM

Strength doesn’t just come in physical form. Moving heavy things delivers a power-packed shot to your mental state as well. That makes you feel great on all accounts.

BUILD HEALTHY BONES

One major fear women have is developing osteoporosis, and the #1 strategy for bone building is NOT more calcium. Learn the basics to weight weight-bearing exercise and start building healthier bones.

How many of these benefits appeal to you?

Dr. Steven Gall has been offering exceptional chiropractic care to infants, children and adults for over 25 years. He has spent his life learning, and improving his knowledge, skills and ability to provide his care. As a public speaker and health coach he strives to assist people in seeing and attaining a life of extraordinary health. Contact the office to join others who have started the same journey.

Is your body failing? Is it turning on itself and leaving you in pain, debilitated, and frustrated – you could have an Autoimmune Disease.

WHAT IS AN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE?

Autoimmune Diseases come in many different forms, some of which you know of, others that are more rare, and even some that would likely surprise you. Conditions such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, thyroid diseases, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, IBS, psoriasis, and many more.

With millions affected worldwide, autoimmune disorders are now becoming a leading cause of death among young and middle-aged women!

WHAT CAUSES AN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE?

Although this is a complicated topic, the common thread that defines this category is the “body attacking itself”.

Operating as an organized, well-orchestrated system, the body maintains tight regulation of every single activity in order to best adapt, survive and hopefully thrive in a given environment.

The one caveat, and what is found to be a major contributing factor to autoimmunity is the one’s lifestyle choices. Yes, genetics surely play a role, but it’s the decisions you make that will have the largest effect.

Factors range from exposure to toxins like heavy metals or mould, bacterial overgrowth and infection, or chronic inflammation from numerous sources including gut permeability and a sedentary lifestyle. Additional factors include stress, medication use, poor sleep…essentially anything that negatively impacts your health and body’s function could precipitate autoimmunity.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS?

1. Joint and muscle pain.
2. Fatigue.
3. Weight loss.
4. Fever.
5. Dry eyes, mouth, or skin.

HOW TO START “THE FIX”

The traditional medical approach for an autoimmune disease will very likely include immune suppressant and anti-inflammatory medication. While that may work for some short-term symptom reduction, those medications are not without serious long-term side effects and will only address the collateral damage from these conditions.

Here are some steps that will yield big returns by improving the body’s function and giving it the best chance at slowing down the process and in many cases, even building better health than what had existed prior to an autoimmunity diagnosis.

Exercise

It almost goes without saying, but engaging in a regular training program that improves strength, mobility, and conditioning will have a positive effect on nearly every measurable aspect of the body’s function. This includes immune system health and reduction of chronic inflammation, both important outcomes in those suffering from an autoimmune condition.

Diet

Another no-brainer… obviously diet is a key component to improving the chances of recovery. However, what may surprise you most is what is NOT included in the recommended fuel sources.

With grain consumption playing a role in gut permeability and leading to autoimmunity, removing grains (especially gluten-containing grains) is a fundamental step in the healing and repair process.

If damage to the gut remains unchanged, improvements and even resolution of some disorders is unlikely.

In addition, reducing processed carbohydrates while increasing quality protein and good fats will accelerate the benefits to someone undergoing an autoimmune progression.

Stress Reduction

Lastly, anything you can to improve or enhance your body’s ability to handle stress is going to be a massive bonus. This includes correcting neuro-spinal problems, getting more quality rest, managing your workload, and disconnecting from our digital devices more often.

Do you have an Autoimmune Disease? What has worked for you? We’d love to hear from you!

Dr. Steven Gall has been offering exceptional chiropractic care to infants, children and adults for over 25 years. He has spent his life learning, and improving his knowledge, skills and ability to provide his care. As a public speaker and health coach he strives to assist people in seeing and attaining a life of extraordinary health. Contact the office to join others who have started the same journey.

It’s not rocket science that regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for adults and children. Yet, very few are aware that exercise could build your child a bigger, better brain (and possibly even help them become a rocket scientist!)

Exercise Works

The most commonly recognized benefits of physical activity include:

• Stronger muscles
• Increased bone density
• Better coordination
• Improved cardiovascular function
• Enhanced insulin sensitivity

The end result is a major decrease in lifestyle-related illnesses such as Cancer, Heart Disease & Diabetes, and many other related conditions in adults and children. These are all wonderful side effects of a consistent exercise program.

Less commonly known are the exciting effects of exercise on the brain and who is more important to target with these effects than the developing brains of our most precious assets… our children.

What’s The Big Deal?

Not only do kids have the most neuro-plasticity (ability to change their brain and nervous systems) but they have the most potential as well. Think about it, anything done to improve their health or performance is multiplied exponentially the sooner positive change begins.

You’ve probably heard or seen this ancient proverb that captures the concept perfectly:

“As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.”

How would you love your kids to start experiencing any one of these benefits?

• Higher IQ
• Increase brain cell growth
• Boosted self-esteem
• Deeper sleep
• Enhanced cognition

How Does It Happen?

First off, exercise improves blood flow to the brain which increases oxygenation of the cerebral tissues and number two, keeping up with a frequent fitness routine increases neurological input into the brain.

Think of your training sessions not only working your muscles and your lungs but also feeding the brain. In a sense, it’s a form of neurological nutrition that is vital to the growth and development of your neurons.

Even better, making exercise a habit for you and your kids has a long-term protective effect. How about reversing the normal age-related brain shrinkage as a bonus for your efforts?

Whether you’re worried about a future with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s or you just want to begin thinking more clearly…

The best time to start training for a bigger, better brain is today, the next best time was 40 years ago. Let’s make sure our kids get ahead of the game and actively engage in a regular fitness routine.

Not only will their body benefit but their brain will too.

Dr. Steven Gall has been offering exceptional chiropractic care to infants, children and adults for over 25 years. He has spent his life learning, and improving his knowledge, skills and ability to provide his care. As a public speaker and health coach he strives to assist people in seeing and attaining a life of extraordinary health. Contact the office to join others who have started the same journey.

High IQ is not a stand-alone quality that sets a child apart nor is it a requirement for a successful future. That said, all things being equal, maximizing your child’s intelligence is not only possible but it’s a “smart” thing to do.

Here’s how it works and the best 15 ways to boost your child’s IQ.

It’s All About The Brain

While tests that measure IQ can be debated, what is generally accepted in this realm is the importance of healthy brain development in children and beyond.

No question there is a massive surge of growth from birth until age 4-5 but it doesn’t stop there as most researchers had once thought.

The brain is plastic; this means it continually integrates new information, experiences, and changes throughout one’s life.

THE POINT… caring for your child’s brain is the foundation for not only IQ, but also millions of other processes required for a healthy and happy life.

While it’s tempting to chalk this “brain stuff” up to genetics, we’re more in control than we may think. It’s time to start considering a lifestyle that incorporates activities to support our brain health not only for its positive benefits today but also for the protective effects later in life.

The Best 15 Ways to Boost Your Child’s IQ

Create A Close Connection

In experiments children more securely attached to their parents scored higher on IQ tests than did insecurely attached parents.

Breast Feed Your Baby

When it’s possible, breastfeeding offers nutritive advantages as well as enhancements in connection that benefit a child’s developing brain.

Let Them Go Deep

Although you may be getting tired of their 30-minute foray into block building, don’t let your boredom pull them away from building their architectural dreamscape. Allowing their brain to “go deep” into the world they’ve created is a brain booster many miss out on.

Praise The Effort

It’s “normal” to fall prey to this parental trap. I’ve done it many times and even though I’m hyper-aware I still do it! Praise the action and effort, not the child.

Instead of saying “You’re a good girl”…say “I love the way you picked up your toys and put them away.”

Without knowing what they did to deserve the praise you risk creating confusion and impacting their self-esteem in a negative way.

Increase Their Dietary Fats

The brain is made of fat and ensuring the body has access to the correct building blocks is essential to its development. Add a high-grade fish oil supplement and don’t shy away from avocados, coconut oil, or butter.

Challenge Their Memory

This could be with games or it could just be by asking them to remember. When you ask them about their day at school don’t let them off the hook with the typical “I don’t remember.”

Let Them Solve Problems & Do It The Hard Way

Stop trying to save them the pain and make their life easier than yours. You’ll be doing a disservice in the long run. Give them a chance to solve problems for themselves and don’t correct them if they want to do it the hard way.

Seek Novelty

The brain learns through new experiences. Take on the task of giving your children opportunities for unique and novel interactions.

Read With, Not To Them

Not only will this increase their brain stimulation but the pro tip here…it’ll boost yours too and increase the chances you’ll stay awake until the end of the story.

Avoid Sleep Deprivation

Miss this one important fundamental and everything else you’re doing right becomes mitigated.

Music

Active involvement with music over passive listening is what really matters and makes the difference. Sing to your child, play or listen to live music, and even add instruments into the mix.

Exercise

Do we really need to talk about this one? Movement is a MAJOR source of brain stimulation and development. It’s a requirement. Movement needs to become a staple in your child’s life.

Peer Group

Who your child spends time with is as big a predictor of IQ as any other factor. Pay attention and be diligent with this one, it matters.

Believe In Them

If you want to boost their self-esteem and build their brain, give them the one thing children want most…your belief in them. Few things will crush your child’s development like a parent who doesn’t think their child has the potential to be successful.

Care For Their Spine

This is a missing link for most kids. Although science reinforces the role of the spine’s movement in healthy brain development, few are up to date with this knowledge and even fewer understand the role of a chiropractor in supporting this process.

Start by auditing your existing “brain boosting” activities. 

Are there ones you already do? 

Are there things you need to change right away? 

Dr. Steven Gall has been offering exceptional chiropractic care to infants, children and adults for over 25 years. He has spent his life learning, and improving his knowledge, skills and ability to provide his care. As a public speaker and health coach he strives to assist people in seeing and attaining a life of extraordinary health. Contact the office to join others who have started the same journey.