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

If there’s one word that has defined recent years, it’s stress. And while a little stress can motivate us, unchecked stress quietly erodes the body.  It disrupts hormones, tightens muscles, affects digestion, interrupts sleep, and drains energy long before symptoms make it obvious. 2026 is the year to reverse that — one small step at a time. How Stress Steals Our Health Stress doesn’t just live in the mind. It settles into the body. Over time, constant stress can: • Tighten n

As the holiday season unfolds, many of us find ourselves juggling extra commitments, rich meals, and busy schedules that can leave our bodies feeling sluggish and our energy drained. December is the perfect time to hit “reset” and give your body a little extra care before the new year begins. A winter wellness reset doesn’t have to mean restriction or rigid resolutions—it’s about restoring balance. Start with movement. Whether that’s a family walk around the neighborhood, str

The holidays should bring joy, not stress. Yet for many, the rush of planning, shopping, and social obligations can lead to headaches, fatigue, and back pain. Stress impacts the body in powerful ways. It tightens muscles, affects posture, and can even disrupt sleep and digestion. Chiropractic care helps restore balance by easing tension in the spine and improving nervous system communication. When your body is in alignment, you’re better able to manage stress both physically

The holiday season can be a magical time—but they can also bring extra stress, travel, and changes in routine that leave you feeling run-down. To stay well through the season, it helps to focus on balance. Here are five chiropractor-approved tips: Stay active:  Gentle stretching or a short daily walk helps reduce tension and boost mood. Hydrate often:  Cooler weather can be deceptive—your body still needs water to function well. Rest deeply:  Aim for consistent sleep to keep

Headaches come in many forms—tension headaches, migraines, cluster headaches—but they all share one thing in common: they can disrupt your life. While pain relievers may offer temporary relief, they don’t address the underlying cause. That’s where chiropractic care can help. Many headaches originate from tension in the neck and upper back caused by poor posture, stress, or spinal misalignment. These misalignments can irritate nerves, restrict blood flow, and create muscle tig

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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