Slouching and poor posture don’t just affect your back; it affects how your entire body functions, including your heart. While posture might seem like a small detail, the way you hold your body influences breathing, circulation, muscle tension, and stress levels. In today’s world of screens, long commutes, and desk work, poor posture has become more common than ever. And the ripple effects run deeper than most people realize. How Posture Impacts Breathing & Circulation When

Stress is more than a feeling; it’s a physiological state that affects every system in your body, including your heart. When tension builds in your muscles, joints, and nervous system, your body shifts into a sympathetic stress response. Over time, that constant activation can influence blood pressure, breathing patterns, inflammation, and mental health. How Stress Impacts the Heart When you’re stressed, your heart beats faster, your blood pressure rises, and your body releas

Heart health isn’t about perfection; it’s about patterns. The small habits you repeat daily matter far more than any single big change. February’s Heart Health Month is the perfect time for a reset that focuses on realistic, sustainable choices. Start With Movement You Enjoy You don’t have to run marathons to strengthen your heart. Just 20–30 minutes of walking, stretching, or gentle exercise can improve circulation and lower stress. Movement also helps regulate blood pressur

When most people think about heart health, they picture diet, exercise, and blood pressure checks. All of those matter a lot. But one piece of the puzzle often gets overlooked: the health of your spine and the nervous system it protects. Your spine isn’t just a structure that helps you stand tall. It’s the protective housing for the spinal cord, the communication highway between your brain and every organ in your body — including your heart. When the spine isn’t moving well,

November invites us to reflect on gratitude—and one of the greatest things we can be thankful for is our health. Gratitude isn’t just a mindset; it’s a wellness practice. Studies show that regularly expressing gratitude can lower stress, improve sleep, and even boost immune function. When we focus on what our bodies can do—rather than what they can’t—we encourage positive habits that support healing and longevity. At Family Chiropractic Center of Richmond, we’re grateful each

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