Beat the Heat With Water

Since this week's heat crisis, we've seen temperatures of over 106 degrees. While it may sound self-evident, it is imperative to drink twice as much water to cool your body down. You see, as we heat, our body's thermostat in the nervous system kicks on the A.C. but the exhaust has to go somewhere--> That's why we sweat. In order for this fancy A.C. unit to keep running, it needs regular refridgerant so that it doesn't over heat. I've been hearing many stories this week of how our members' car air conditioning has busted, in which it could have been prevented with regular maintenance care. Since chiropractic works at bettering the flow of your nervous system, a body will have a better chance at regulating its temperature when it is well adjusted.

Take Away: drink more water and get adjusted!!

By the way, our patient appreciation day on 7-23 was a great success. We had a huge party and many people signe dup for care. Win-win in my book.

Blessings,

Dr. Scott

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