Stress is the number one cause of sleep difficulties. If you don’t sleep enough at night, your body actually boosts your level of stress hormones. The brain chemicals connected with deep sleep are the same ones that tell he body to stop the production of stress hormones. As a result, when you don’t sleep well, your body keeps pumping out those hormones. The many costs of lack of sleep include but aren’t limited to:
• Brain and nervous system functioning. Your memory actually worsens.
• Poor metabolic functioning
• Lowered immune system functioning
• Higher chances of obesity and metabolic syndrome
• Risk of cancer rises
• Poor mood stabilization

As an amputee, you will have to learn how to successfully use a prosthesis, and, yes, it requires work on your part. Many reasons could result in your residual limb not fitting into the prosthetic socket the same way each day or even throughout the day. Being sensitive to what/how you are feeling in the socket and learn what you can do to effect positive changes in your socket fit/comfort is important. Knowing when adding or removing full-length or partial-length prosthetic socks or removing and re-donning a liner a different way is the key. Don’t get frustrated, we’re here to help.

Why is chiropractic care so important during pregnancy? At its most basic premise, chiropractic will help you and your nervous system adapt during this major shift. It will help you deal with all the structural, hormonal and emotional stressors. Structurally, chiropractic will help keep your joints moving appropriately so you can make room for your growing baby. When the pelvis and low back vertebrae are moving appropriately, your nerves can freely flow to all your muscles and organs, which may result in less pain and more nutrients to baby. Other benefits seen during chiropractic during pregnancy include headache relief, decrease in nausea and overall stress reduction.

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving–every day. James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

Ingredients: 6 oz drip coffee, espresso, or cold press coffee; 6 oz Cream Soda Zevia®; a splash of cream or almond/soy/coconut milk; a handful of ice. Directions: Pour chilled coffee, Zevia® Cream Soda, and a splash of cream into a tall glass. Stir, add ice, and enjoy this healthy, refreshing summer drink!
(Recipe from www.zevia.com)