Healthy Families Made Easy With Dr. Jason Jones

In the face of stress and anxiety, it is imperative to understand the “fight or flight” versus “rest and digest” sides of the nervous system for optimal health. Our nervous system has two modes of operation, namely, the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), also known as the “fight or flight” mechanism, and the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS), also referred to as the “rest and digest.” These modes play opposite roles depending on the state we are in. The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for voluntary functions, such as controlling the heart rate, digestion, urination, blood pressure, and sweating. It is part of the autonomic nervous system. The SNS is the “fight or flight” mechanism that helps vertebrates to respond to stressful or dangerous situations. What is the Purpose of SNS? When facing danger or a stressful situation, SNS is activated to ensure control over the “fight or flight" response. This mode is responsible for the following body changes when facing

Is a tight schedule making it difficult to add time for exercise? Feels crazy! The intention to work out and stay healthy can be challenging when you have a crazy busy schedule. Many people give up on the goal and blame it for not having enough time to exercise. The good news is you don't need to exercise every day or even a handful of days. Try these ways to move more and attain your intended health benefits. Easy Ways to "Move" More without Adding Time for Exercise Multitask- When It Makes Sense You don't have to be glued to your chair on a busy workday. You can schedule a walking phone call or virtual meeting to help you move while you chat. Look for a convenient walking path to avoid disrupting others as you talk. You can also consider answering emails on your phone and taking that time to pace around an empty conference room while you chip away at responses. Take the stairs When you can, avoid the elevator and instead take the stairs, even if it is just for a floor or two. When using the escalator, c

One of the most relaxing feelings for a person with diabetes is checking your blood sugar and seeing the numbers right in line. For a diabetic patient, controlling blood sugar isn't just a short-term goal. It helps prevent diabetes complications like heart disease, vision loss, and kidney and nerve diseases.  Diabetic people must try and manage their blood sugars through key lifestyle changes as much as possible.  What is blood sugar? Blood sugar, also known as glucose, is the main sugar found in human blood. It comes from the food you eat and gives your body energy.  High blood sugar levels cause diabetes, a disease associated with severe problems. A low blood sugar level is also common, and therefore, it is important to manage your blood sugar levels within the target range.  Lifestyle Habits that Naturally Help Manage Blood Sugar Levels Manage your Carb Intake  Carb intake greatly influences blood sugar levels. The body breaks carbs down into sugars, mainly glucose. Insulin then helps the body use and st

Welcome to the holiday season! It’s that moment filled with endless parties, gift-giving, shopping, cooking, and activities galore that start immediately after Halloween, hypes to thanksgiving, and continues through the end of the year. Not feeling cheery this time of the year? Don’t worry. You are not alone. So many activities take place, and they tend to bring unwanted stress and depression at a time meant for happiness. But with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. These tips may even help you enjoy the holidays more than expected. Mindful Tips to Manage Holiday Stress Plan Ahead Holiday commitments are inevitable. Planning with co-workers, friends, and family is essential to ensure you attend to your obligations and enjoy your holiday. Creating a menu helps you stay organized by knowing specific days for work, shopping, traveling, connecting with friends, and other important activities. Plan Spending The holiday involves a lot of spending. Spending money on y

Holidays are exciting and make you see optimism everywhere, including on your plate. It is a moment of celebration that encourages overeating, sedentary behavior, and excessive consumption of calorie-rich foods. The holiday lax may find you eating a lot of processed foods that are high in calories, added sugar, fat and salt. Before you know it, you’ve excused away weeks of unhealthy eating. Many people tend to gain pounds over the holidays, which is mainly influenced by what they eat. The trouble is that the extra weight you might have noticed may be challenging to lose. The best advice, of course, is to try to avoid holiday weight gain in the first place. Here are some foods to avoid during the holidays to prevent weight gain. Foods to Avoid When Trying to Maintain Healthy Weight during the Holidays French Fries and Potato Chips French fries and potato chips are categorized as fast foods that are easy and fast to prepare. The holiday celebrations make it convenient to enjoy French fries and potato chips wi

As humans, we consume food, water, drinks, drugs, and other dietary supplements that supply energy and nutrients for our daily activities. Some foods, drinks, and drugs contain toxic substances that must be eliminated from our bodies. The lymphatic system in our body plays a vital role in getting rid of these toxic substances that accumulate over time. However, certain factors can affect the lymphatic system, causing poor lymphatic drainage. Here, we will explore how the lymphatic system is impaired and some remedies that can help. What is the lymphatic system? The lymphatic system consists of the spleen, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels that work together to form a part of the circulatory and immune system that removes toxic substances and waste products from the body. The system drains interstitial fluids containing toxins and waste products from tissues in the body and carries them through the lymphatic vessels to the lymph nodes where the fluids are filtered before returning to the bloodstream. The lymp

Candida/Yeast Overgrowth in the Gut - Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor Candida Overgrowth is one of the hidden stressors you need to know about. So, Jones Family Chiropractic has put together some interesting details for you.  Candida is one fungus known to live naturally on the human body. It is commonly found living on the skin, inside the gut, mouth, and vagina. In small amounts, Candida yeast is not harmful and cannot cause any diseases to humans. However, the overgrowth of Candida in the gut, caused by certain factors, can result in Candida infection, a condition known as “Candidiasis.” Let’s get to learn about Candida overgrowth in the gut. What causes Candida overgrowth in the gut? Candida is a fungus that is harmless under normal conditions. You have certain healthy bacteria in your body that suppress the overgrowth of Candida and keep the amounts harmless. However, if your immune system is disrupted and the healthy bacteria levels fall, Candida may begin to overgrow in your gut and oth

Adrenal Stress: How Lifestyle Hurts and Helps this Vital Gland- Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor Adrenal glands are vital organs for your everyday health. They form a part of your endocrine system and are responsible for the production of hormones that react to stressors. The hormones produced by adrenal glands also help to distribute fat and protein as well as regulate inflammation and sugar levels in your body. In certain cases, adrenal glands may be unable to carry out their roles efficiently, and this may be a result of adrenal stress. Here, you will be exposed to the lifestyles that are injurious and the ones that are beneficial to your adrenal glands. What is adrenal stress? Adrenal stress is a condition whereby your adrenal glands cannot produce adequate amounts of hormones. In this case, the adrenal glands are exhausted due to physical, mental, or emotional stress. In addition, adrenal stress may also be caused by infections. Fatigue, weightlessness, loss of appetite, and low blood pres

Parasites: Common Parasites and How They Affect Our Health - Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor Any organism that lives in or on another organism (host) to derive its needed nutrients is known as a parasite. The host suffers in this parasitic relationship and sadly, we humans are victims.  What do parasites actually do? They make use of the nutrients that are supposed to be beneficial to their hosts, depriving them and causing the development of health problems due to nutrient deficiency.  Certain parasites live in our bodies and sometimes on our skin. These parasites affect our health by causing certain diseases. In fact, intestinal parasites are often implicated in many ongoing health issues, ranging from digestive symptoms to insomnia and more. Let’s look at some of these parasites and how they affect our health. Link to full article:  https://optimumwellnessandrehab.com/parasites-common-parasites-and-how-they-affect-our-health-dr-jason-jones-elizabeth-city-nc-chiropractor/

There are eight B-vitamins that benefits overall health, including keeping your nerves healthy. But three of these vitamins – Thiamine (B1), Pyridoxine (B6), and Cobalamin (B12) are mainly known to support nervous system function. Continue reading to find out how these three B-complex vitamins help support your nervous system and keep it in tip-top shape. Thiamine (B1) Vitamin B1 has a huge benefit to your central nervous system (CNS). This vitamin aids the synthesis of acetylcholine, which is one of the most abundant neurotransmitters in your CNS. This chemical helps to relay messages from your brain to your body muscles, thereby influencing movement and behavior. Acetylcholine also helps memory and cognitive function. More so, it plays a role in regulation of hormones, learning, sleep cycles, and pain sensation. Now, imagine if your body is not producing enough of acetylcholine because you’re having vitamin B1 deficiency. You’ll not only experience fatigue, but you’ll suffer poor short-term memory and confu

In the previous article, we’ve described what B vitamins are, the eight types, their functions and food sources. In this article, let’s proceed to talk about the common symptoms associated with a deficiency in each of the eight B-group vitamins. B vitamins are essential for maintaining cell health and keeping you energized, and you must keep taking them in adequate amount since they are water-soluble and are not stored in the body. This means excess amount is given out through urine, and you have to load up on these vitamins daily to stay healthy. Some foods are high in several B vitamins, while certain foods are particularly high in a specific B vitamin. However, eating a balanced diet is key to getting all these vitamins, at least in amounts that your body needs. How much of B vitamins should you be taking? The recommended daily intakes are: Vitamin B1: 1-1 – 1.2 mg Vitamin B2: 1.1 -1.3 mg Vitamin B3: 14 -16 mg Vitamin B5: 5 mg Vitamin B6: 1.3 mg Vitamin B7: 30 mcg Vitamin B9: 400 mcg Vitamin B12: 2.4 mcg

What Causes B vitamin Deficiency? - Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor We’ve talked about the types of B vitamins, benefits, and common symptoms of B vitamin deficiency in our last posts. In this post, we’ll quickly discuss the most common causes of these deficiencies. You probably believe it’s only about poor diet, but that’s not all. We will show you more in this article. But before we talk about the causes of B vitamin deficiencies, it is important to note that while each of the eight B vitamins plays important roles in the body, each of them also yield different deficiency levels, which can lead to number of different symptoms over time. Thiamine and folate deficiencies, for example, are quite rate across the U.S. But research has shown that about 6% of children and adults younger than age 60 suffer vitamin B12 deficiency, while around 20% of adults older than age 60 have a deficiency. Without further do, let’s get the causes of B vitamin deficiency. What causes B vitamin Deficiency? Here are

What are the common B vitamins? - Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor Vitamins are found naturally in food and needed in small amounts by the body for various functions, including the making of red blood cells, supporting the immune system and boosting energy production. There are 13 essential vitamins that our body needs, and the B-group vitamins make up eight of them. Here at our Chiropractic office, we’re concerned about what you take in your foods to maintain optimal health. We’ll show you all you need to know about the B-vitamins, so you’re sure of what you’re consuming, especially in form of supplements.   What are B- vitamins? B-vitamins are water-soluble vitamins essentials that support several metabolic processes in the body. However, most B vitamins cannot be synthesized or stored by the body. This means you must consume them in your diet.    Types of B vitamins The eight types of B vitamins include: Thiamine (B1) Thiamine, also called vitamin B1, has a strong role in nervous function an

Solutions for TMJD – Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction - Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor We all want to smile, talk, eat and laugh every day without issues. But if you have temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD), those facial movements may cause you a lot of pain. Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are where your lower jawbone and skull meet. When you have TMJDs, including dislocation, arthritis, infection of injury in your TMJ, you may suffer painful clicking and locking in your jaws, neck pain, headaches, and ringing in your ears. Although most symptoms of TMJD resolve in a few weeks, some persist and can be aggravated by certain actions like chewing, swallowing, and clenching, which causes a strain your jaw and neck muscles. In this article, however, we shall be showing you solutions or remedies for TMJD and how you can manage this condition from the comfort of your home. What are the best solutions for TMJD? Here are some non-surgical approaches to help relieve pain in your TMJ: Exe

Why are psych meds so widely prescribed? Is there really a rise in psychological disorders or is it something else? What are some hidden things that people wouldn’t normally think about that could be leading to this? Where should people start if they think they have a psychological problem? What’s Wrong Wellness and is also the author of What’s Wrong with My Child and America is Infected, which became an Amazon bestseller.

If you have pain in your or experience clicking or popping sounds, then you may be suffering temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD). We all have a tendency to experience this pain, but you don’t have to live with it. There are natural non-invasive solutions that work like magic to relieve. If you want to get relief from your TMJD, the good news is that a Chiropractor can help you with alignments and soft tissue treatments to help loosen up your jaws and relieve pain. The interesting part is that these chiropractic procedures are quick and provide fast relief to pesky TMJD. Let’s quickly review TMJD before talking more on chiropractic help on this condition. What is TMJD? TMJD also known as temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is term used to describe acute or chronic inflammation of the TMJ – temporomandibular joints, which connects your jaws to your skull. TMJD is often used to describe a wide variety of conditions affecting the TMJ, facial nerves, and jaw muscles. This dysfunction is quite common among youn

What we cover with Dr. Livingston on this podcast: What are the main causes of overeating?  What are some hidden things that people wouldn’t normally think about that could be causing overeating? What are people focusing on when it comes to overeating, but shouldn’t be….and what SHOULD THEY BE FOCUSING ON? and so much more...   Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. is a veteran psychologist and was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. Glenn has sold $30,000,000 of marketing consulting services over the course of his career. You may have seen his (or his company’s) previous work, theories, and research in major periodicals like The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, American Demographics, or any of the other major media outlets you see on this page. You may also have heard him on ABC, WGN, and/or CBS radio, or UPN TV. Disillusioned by what tradition

What is the difference between TMJ and TMJD? - Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor A lot of times, patients with jaw pain ask me, “Doctor Jason, What is the difference between TMJ and TMJD?” Well, it can be confusing for people to understand some medical terms. But I will tell you about the difference between TMJ and TMJD in this piece, perhaps you also want to know. Firstly, note that TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, while TMJD stands for temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Literally, TMJ refers to the joint itself and TMD refers to pain, inflammation or disorders of that joint. Sometimes, people use TMJ and TMD interchangeably, but there is a clear-cut difference between the two. Let’s take a deeper dive to understand these two terms better. What is TMJ – The Temporomandibular Joint? The TMJ is a delicate joint that connect your jaw to your cheekbones. This joint is located just next to each of your ears and it allows you open your mouth, speak, chew, and even yawn. The TMJs are special

Causes of TMJD - Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction - Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor Around 12% of people in the US experience TMJD – temporomandibular joint dysfunction at any one time. Statistics show that women are more affected than men. And 9 women to every 1 man experience restricted jaw movement in their lifetime. Understand the causes of TMJD, however, is important to help you manage the condition. You need to know factors that predispose you to TMJD and the common symptoms to watch out for. In this article, we shall be showing you the common causes of TMJD and other relevant details you should know. But first let’s briefly revise the meaning of TMJ and TMJD. What are TMJ and TMJD? TMJ or temporomandibular joint is a hinge that connects your jawbone to your cheekbones. You have one TMJ on each side of your jaw and it allows for the movement required for talking and chewing. Since these joints allow for movement of your jaw from side to side as well as up and down, they represent one

Inflammation is a natural response of the body to infection and injuries to stay healthy. But when this inflammation becomes chronic is when it continues for a prolonged period and cause unwanted damage to the cells in your body. Unfortunately, some foods can increase the inflammatory reactions in your body. Foods that are loaded with unhealthier fats like trans fat and saturated fat, and foods that are filled with sugars are promoters of inflammation. The good news, however, is that some foods help to reduce inflammatory markers in the body. Whole foods like vegetables, fruits, seafood, nuts, whole grains, and seeds have a matrix of beneficial nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, healthy fats, and phytonutrients which helps to reduce inflammation. Here are some inflammatory foods and good swap options to keep your body in a healthier state: Swap sugars with natural sweeteners Did you know that a can of coke contains 39 grams of sugar? Most times, food products add sugar in disguise using na