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Category: Holistic remedies


Why chiropractic care

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on September 30, 2024

This is a question I hear often, and I understand why. Before becoming a chiropractor, I worked as an emergency room nurse. In the hospitals where I worked, chronic pain was one of the main reasons people sought medical attention. Interestingly,... Read More


What is Polyvagal Theory (in Simple Terms)?

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on August 5, 2024

That’s a fantastic question! Polyvagal theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, explores how the stresses we encounter and how we've been conditioned to handle them impact our health and well-being. Polyvagal theory is built on three main principles: co-regulation, neuroception, and... Read More


Oxytocin...the hormone of labor, love and more!

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on January 8, 2024

You may have heard about the stress hormone cortisol and how it can affect your body. There is another hormone that is pretty much the opposite of cortisol I would like to tell you about and that is oxytocin.  Oxytocin is... Read More


Looking for a natural way to boost your mood? Try some oxytocin!

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on December 13, 2023

If you follow our office on social media or have just been reading our blog for a while you may have heard the word cortisol mentioned in regards to stress and how it affects your health.  Continuing on the topic... Read More


Is stress and increased cortisol costing you your health??

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on December 6, 2023

Let’s talk about stress, particularly the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol is a tiny hormone that plays a big role in your body, it influences everything from our energy levels to our immune system.  Cortisol is produced by our adrenal glands, and it... Read More


How do you handle the stresses of life?

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on December 6, 2023

Let’s talk about stress, particularly the stress hormone cortisol.Cortisol is a tiny hormone that plays a big role in your body, it influences everything from our energy levels to our immune system. Cortisol is produced by our adrenal glands, and... Read More


'Tis the season for colds and flu! You may not know it but chiropractic is one of your best defenses!

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on December 1, 2023

In the pursuit of overall well-being, the relationship between chiropractic care and immune function has gained increasing attention. While chiropractic adjustments are traditionally associated with addressing musculoskeletal issues, emerging research suggests that this holistic approach to healthcare may offer additional... Read More


How does heart rate variability affect your health?

Written By Vitality Chiropractic of the Upstate on October 18, 2023

Heart rate variability or HRV is the measure between heart beats, and it is thought to be a strong predictor of future health outcomes as it reflects the activity of the autonomic nervous system.   Our autonomic nervous system is made... Read More


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