🎄 Merry and Adjusted: A Year of Chiropractic Wellness 🎁

Let’s be honest—2025 came in like a toddler on a sugar rush and is going out the same way: wild, unpredictable, and occasionally demanding a nap. As we wrap up the year, your calendar might be stuffed like a Christmas stocking with holiday parties, family dinners, school performances, and endless to-do lists. But in the whirlwind of festive chaos, there’s one thing you shouldn’t leave off your list: your health.

This year, let’s not just survive the holidays—we’re talking about thriving. And no, that doesn’t mean becoming a gluten-free, sugar-free, meditation guru (unless that’s your thing—then go you!). It means making small, meaningful choices that support your nervous system, muscles, and overall wellness. We’ve seen firsthand how powerful natural, intentional care can be—not just during the holidays, but all year long.

So grab your peppermint tea (or your third cup of coffee—we don’t judge), and let’s talk about some next-level wellness tips you won’t find on every other holiday health blog.

🎯 Beyond the Basics: Three Not-So-Obvious Wellness Tips for the Holidays

You already know to drink water, get sleep, and maybe avoid that third slice of pie. But here are three lesser-known tips that can make a big impact on your physical and emotional health this season:

1. Zone 3—Balance Your Nervous System with Foot and Ankle Support

When Zone 3 (the nervous system zone) is out of balance, it can manifest as sleep troubles, brain fog, and stress overload. Sound familiar around the holidays?

One sneaky contributor to this imbalance? Poor foot support. Whether you're power-shopping in the mall or running to holiday recitals, unstable shoes can misalign the ankle joints and affect the spinal cord’s ability to communicate clearly with the rest of the body. Invest in supportive footwear or custom orthotics—and don’t forget to get adjusted. Balancing Zone 3 helps your brain communicate better with your body… which might also help you remember where you hid the presents.

2. The Cranial Nudge for Holiday Head Clarity

This one's a hidden gem: gentle cranial work can help release tension in the head and improve circulation to the brain. It’s especially helpful for those of you dealing with "holiday head"—that tight, buzzy feeling after too much noise, planning, or peppermint bark.

During a Zone adjustment, we often incorporate cranial holds and gentle pressure points to support clarity, reduce anxiety, and even improve sinus drainage (because yes, it’s also cold and flu season—ho ho oh no). It’s like hitting the reset button… on your face.

3. Breathe with Intention, Not Just Survival

We’re all breathing (thank goodness), but how we breathe matters. Most people fall into shallow, chest-level breathing, especially when stressed. This triggers your sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight), keeping your body on high alert. Sound like your in-laws are in town?

Before bed or in moments of stress, try this: inhale slowly through your nose for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale through your mouth for 6. It engages your parasympathetic nervous system and helps anchor your body in a healing state. Bonus points: pair this with a Zone 2 (eliminative system) adjustment to support deep detox and release.

🌿 Natural Alternatives to OTC Meds: Your Holiday Survival Kit

Let’s be honest—this season, your immune system, digestion, and sanity might all be running on low battery. Instead of reaching for over-the-counter quick fixes (you know, the ones with warnings longer than Santa’s nice list), why not try natural, effective alternatives that your body actually recognizes?

Here are a few of our favorite in-office essentials to help you stay merry, mobile, and mentally intact:

• Creatine Monohydrate Powder (Designs for Health) – Don’t let the gym bros have all the fun—creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders. It supports muscle recovery, brain energy, and cellular hydration. Whether you’re lifting weights or lifting toddlers, this flavorless, easy-to-mix powder gives you the strength and stamina to keep up with holiday demands. Think of it as your “anti-crash” powder—no caffeine required.

• Complete Multivitamin (Designs for Health) – This isn’t your drugstore alphabet vitamin. It comes in two formulas—with or without copper and iron—to meet your body’s specific needs. It’s packed with highly bioavailable nutrients that support energy, immunity, hormone balance, and stress resilience. You’ll feel the difference—and so will your holiday spirit.

• Chewable Probiotic (Bariatric Fusion) – Great for all ages (especially kids and adults who’d rather eat glitter than swallow pills), this tasty chew supports gut health, immune defense, and digestion. It’s our go-to for restoring gut balance after one too many sugar cookies or second helpings of grandma’s cheesy potatoes.

Why go the natural route? Because your body knows how to use nutrients it recognizes—and it appreciates not being bombarded with synthetic fillers, dyes, and chemical additives. These supplements work with your body’s natural healing systems and help keep your Zones firing on all cylinders between adjustments.

🎄 Call us today to book your next appointment, grab your favorite supplements, or refer a friend or family member! Let’s finish the year strong—and adjusted!

Happy Holidays from our chiropractic family to yours!
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— Your Chiropractic Team

Dr. Pomeroy, Maddy, Emma, Misty, (& Jo)