When it comes to your health, we often get mixed messages or, worse, we’re encouraged to do things that simply don’t work. Fortunately, we don’t have to listen to the fads and health trends that clog up our world. There are many things that you can do each day to live a healthier life. Here are six from our Salinas chiropractor to put on your to-do list today.

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Schedule A Chiropractic Appointment In Salinas

While you don’t have to go to your chiropractor every day, there’s never a bad time to schedule an appointment. If you have back pain caused by anything from bulging discs to ligament strains, Cater Chiropractic can help. Remember, you don’t have to live with pain, and treating the root cause can help you lead a happier and healthy life.

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Share Your Medical History With Your Physicians

Sharing your medical history with your doctors and pharmacist is a great way to ensure that everyone stays on the same page and works to your best interest. Consider keeping a folder on the cloud that contains PDFs. If you need to send a document, it is the easiest way to do so. And if you have information that’s not pertinent to one physician, give this a view to learn how to split your PDFs into multiple pages so that you only have to save and share what you need with whoever needs it.

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Relax

To decrease your heart rate, reduce your blood pressure, and ease muscle tension, relax for 20 minutes every day. This doesn’t mean you have to go into full-on meditation mode, and something as simple as finding a quiet space to self-reflect can do a world of wonders for your overall mental and physical wellness.

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Practice Mindful Eating

Many of us are guilty of sitting at the kitchen table scrolling on our phones and eating until our plates are empty, even if we’ve long been full. Although you have to eat, it can help to practice mindful eating, which health site Ro explains can lead to weight loss, better digestion, and even healthier food choices. To practice mindful eating, turn off your devices, start with small portions, and pay attention to your body.

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Take Up A Physical Hobby

You already know that you have to exercise, but exercise is hard, especially if you have to schedule it. Instead, consider taking up a healthy hobby, such as dancing, photography, or gardening. These are physically active, stimulate your brain, and give you something to look forward to that has nothing to do with obligations and everything to do with desires.

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Spend Time With Friends

Humans are social creatures, and we have to have these connections in order to feel our very best selves. Make a point to spend time with the people that you care for the most and that care for you in return. An evening out once a month or a phone call every day may be all you need. Make sure that you have relationships outside of your romantic partnership. While your spouse or partner is crucial, you must have other people in your circle to best maintain your sense of self.

Being well does not mean that you have to change everything about how you live your life. Instead, making a few incremental adjustments, including visiting your chiropractor, sharing your medical history, and even taking up a hobby; are all smart but manageable ways to make big changes to your overall health. Today’s tips can get you started, but don’t be shy about making your own changes if it makes you feel good.

Cater Chiropractic is accepting new patients. With convenient office hours six days per week and new patient specials, you’ll be glad that you booked your first appointment.