PR's and Chiropractic

Can you increase strength, improve muscle function, and prevent fatigue with chiropractic care?

Yes!

New research suggests that chiropractic corrections maximize sport performance and aid recovery. A study in the Journal of Experimental Brain Research measured the electrical activity of muscle before and after the chiropractic correction. The results showed an increase in muscle electrical activity of 60% and a 16% increase in absolute muscle force measures. There was also a 45% increase in the ‘drive’ from the brain to muscle.

How?

When the chiropractic correction is made, it stimulates and excites neural pathways between the brain and the target muscles. This results in increased muscle fiber activity. This work provides further evidence of the capacity of chiropractic care to address the aspects of the brain-body integration and overall body performance.

Is it Fall yet?!?

It has been a strange fall in the Denver Metro area! Unusually warm and beautiful. While I do love the extended fall this year, I am looking forward to cooler temperatures. With cooler temperatures, come heartier meals in our home. Here is a delicious pumpkin chili that can be put in a slow cooker and left to cook. It is full of nutrients with added vegetables and pumpkin – which also gives this dish a unique flavor you will love.

Slow-Cooker Paleo Pumpkin Chili

Makes 6-8 servings

1 lb ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
1 bell pepper (any color), diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
14.5 oz can of diced, fire-roasted tomatoes
8 oz can diced green chiles
15 oz can of pumpkin
1 cup beef stock
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Optional toppings:
avocado
black olives
cilantro
green or red onion

Set your slow cooker to the low setting. Add all ingredients and stir well. Cook on low for 7 hours, until the meat is cooked through. Stir well to break up meat before serving and add any toppings you'd like