  Back to School Tips for Overall Chiropractic Health 1: Correct Backpack Use for Chiropractic Care It isn’t uncommon to worry about the weight of your backpack. Especially if you’re carrying a lot of books daily. Backpack weight is a common issue among students. Its weight should be no more than 10 to 20 percent of a student’s total body weight. Therefore, the backpack weight is going to vary for every student. How you wear a backpack is also a factor. It may look cool to sling backpacks over one shoulder, but this isn’t optimal. Make sure you’re using both straps, they fit snuggly over your shoulders, and that the backpack doesn’t fall below your belt line. 2: Use Proper Reading Posture How a student sits while reading books, from tablets, or when using their phone is critical regarding back pain. While the use of tablets is excellent scholastically and regarding backpack weight, new problems arise. Staring at the screen all day causes poor posture. Keep the tablet or textbook at a tilt toward you. That way, your head isn’t tilting over your shoulders. Many students are receiving chiropractic care due to posture issues. 3: Have Proper Sitting Posture Both of your feet must be flat on the floor when sitting at your desk at school. Your shoulders should be back. Then, keep your head over your neck and shoulders. It’s habitual for students to slouch when sitting. Instead, they should be naturally keeping their back up against the back of their chair. When in the sitting position, make sure you’re not leaning too far forward. Otherwise, you or your student may find themselves visiting the chiropractor more often.  *Attention*The office will be closed on Monday September 6th for Labor Day, and on Saturday September Essential Oil of the Month: Patchouli $31 15ml originally $38  Patchouli is a bushy herb from the mint family with stems reaching two or three feet in height and bearing small, pink-white flowers. Easily recognized for its rich, musky sweet fragrance, Patchouli is regularly used in the perfume industry as well as in scented products such as laundry detergents and air fresheners. Patchouli oil is beneficial to the skin in many ways. Patchouli essential oil is often used topically to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes, and minor skin imperfections and to promote a smooth, glowing complexion. Uses Combine Patchouli oil with Peppermint oil and apply to the forehead, temples, or back of the neck after a long day of work. Apply one to two drops to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes, or problem skin areas, or add to your favorite moisturizer. Combine with Vetiver and apply to the bottoms of feet. More Patchouli Oil Info Product of the Month: D-Hist 40 capsules/120 capsules  The Natural D-Hist® formula includes optimal support for nasal and sinus passageways for individuals who anticipate seasonal changes. Natural D-Hist® is a targeted blend of flavonoids, antioxidants, proteolytic enzymes and botanicals designed to provide comprehensive support for seasonal challenges caused by common environmental allergens. The formula includes quercetin, bromelain, stinging nettles leaf, and N-acetyl cysteine. The powerful combination actively promotes healthy nasal and sinus passages for individuals with elevated histamine and respiratory irritation. Also available in sample blister packs, and D-Hist Jr for kids. More D-Hist Info You can now order supplements straight to your door on our website on the shop page, through Fullscript! Visit our site here  |