Definition of a Chiropractor.

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Question: Can you give a definition of what chiropractors do and what is chiropractic?

Dr. Anthony: Chiropractic Medicine is medicine that does not use surgery or drugs.

Many patients think of a chiropractor as a back doctor or a manipulator, an adjustor--that is the most common perception. That is fairly accurate, given, how many chiropractors practice.  What might be surprising to some patients is that the training in chiropractic school is as well rounded as a primary care physician, as far as education in anatomy, diagnosis and examination procedures.

Chiropractors are educated and prepared to serve patients in a way that can be quite dynamic, and much more than just back doctors.

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Sleep: Are you getting enough?

Your household may not have a toddler keeping you up at night, but if you're with 80% of Americans, you're not getting enough sleep.  I've continued to struggle getting enough, and it's only going to be more difficult with one more on the way.  I welcome you to daydream as we highlight the value of regular, restful sleep.

American adults are currently averaging about 6.5 hours per night, while we should be getting between 7.5 - 9 hours.  More than 25% of adults are sleeping less than 6 hours.  Are you one of them?

Sleep helps to restore energy by balancing brain chemicals which control mood as well as provide an extended time of tissue repair.  Your mood and your muscles should improve with sleep.  Research has even shown wounds heal faster with appropriate sleep.

Reduced, irregular sleep can be dangerous to your health.  It is connected with sleep apnea, stroke, depression, and fibromyalgia--to name a few.  For many looking to return to a more optimal weight, sleep may be more important than any other activity you do in a day.

Sleep.  Regular, restful sleep.  How much are you getting?  It is hard to assess how much better your hormones, brain neurotransmitters and organs would function with more rest until you try it.  Why not make the next 4 weeks a diet of more sleep?