Are you struggling with chronic low back pain or joint pain? Overwhelmed with constant fatigue and stress? You may be surprised to learn that simple changes to your diet can have a profound effect on your overall well-being.

Our chiropractor, Dr. Cacic, knows that wellness begins at home. When we feed our bodies the right balance of nutrients, we can truly thrive. Simple changes to your diet may improve the effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments and rehabilitation treatments, while also improving overall health. Not sure how to get started changing your diet? Our chiropractor has some nutritional tips for patients to follow and incorporate into their diets.

Fight pain and inflammation with fruits and vegetables - Inflammation is the body's natural response to a toxin, free radical or traumatic injury. Inflammation is designed to isolate the offending toxin and protect the body from further injury. Unfortunately, due to the high levels of toxins in our environment and food, our body is under a constant state of oxidative stress and constant inflammation. This leads to chronic pain and can aggravate conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia. Antioxidants, naturally found in fruits and vegetables, fight free radicals and reduce inflammation. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help the body heal faster following and injury and reduce the risk of joint pain.

Eliminate refined sugars and grains - Did you know that foods like ketchup, yogurt, crackers, mayonnaise and even lunch meats are hidden sources of refined sugars? High glycemic sugars like high fructose corn syrup spikes blood sugar levels, which in turn elevates insulin levels, before plummeting back down. Sugar is an "anti-nutrient" that can cause chronic fatigue, worsen ADD, and lead to Type 2 Diabetes. Remove processed foods that contain hidden sugar, and instead choose healthy, whole foods rich in vitamins and nutrients.