Getting more from less for more and more:

Ultra-low cost design in India is making expensive products affordable for the masses by THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX.

Why are indoor plants so important?

Ever wonder why you feel so good when you look at a Christmas tree? It may be more than just fond memories as we uncover the many benefits of plants in this blog.

Indoor plants clean the air we breathe by absorbing toxins like carbon dioxide and emit oxygen in return. In fact, NASA found that common house plants could remove up to 87% of air toxicity in only 24 hours! Another study in Norway discovered that plants can reduce fatigue, coughs, sore throats and other cold related illnesses by more than 30% by increasing humidity and decreasing dust.

Additional healing benefits were discovered by an MD in Chicago who noticed that hospital patients with a garden view recovered more quickly than those who had to look at a wall. Even just one glance at a plant has been shown to lower blood pressure and reduce muscular tension related to stress.

The advantages of plants continue at the workplace by helping people to relax and focus. One company added plants so that employees were no more than 45 feet from greenery. As a result, administrators noticed production, creativity and problem solving increased.

With windows closed and heaters on air can become stagnant and toxic this season; but keep in mind that indoor plants are a simple and beautiful solution that can even decrease your stress!

Neurogenesis: How to change your brain

BDNF is key in creating new neurons thus allowing the person to experience brain stem cell therapy on their own. This is helpful for those with Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, depression, OCD and other neurological conditions to enhance brain performance. Neat article on how you can activate BDNF through exercise and diet.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-david-perlmutter-md/neurogenesis-what-it-mean_b_777163.html

How to beat the Holiday and Winter Blues through Nutrition

On Thursday November 18th Dr. Shawn Shapiro will host a free workshop to discuss the benefits of nutrition for wellness.

Please join us as we discuss several ways to keep the blues at bay during the winter months. We will educate members on a variety of supplements and whole foods which will help keep you happy, along with different exercises and lifestyle improvements which can improve mood and keep spirits high throughout the winter.

Where: Port City Chiropractic
10 Vaughan Mall, Suite 208
Portsmouth, NH. 03801

When: November 18th, 2010
6-7:30

Please reserve your spot at Jennalee@portcitywellness.com
or call Port City Chiropractic at (603)433-2447

Are you feeling SAD?

Year after year do you dread the coming winter months? If the shorter days leave you feeling irritable, depressed, tired and craving sugary or starchy foods you may be suffering from SAD. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can occur as daylight hours diminish and can negatively impact a person’s day to day living. Try these at home tips to prevent those winter blues:

1.Bundle up and spend at least 30 minutes outside every day while the sun is shining.
2.Approach the season with a positive attitude and plan activities that you enjoy.
3.Use a dawn simulator or set a timer for a light to go on early morning in your bedroom.
4.Increase indoor lighting as well with regular lamps and fixtures.
5.Be active! Exercise can help relieve SAD symptoms.

If you’re still struggling you may consider a hypnotherapy session where you can experience a bright and sunny day even in the darkest and coldest months of the year. These mini-vacations can ease the negative effects of SAD and encourage a positive attitude.

Port City Chiropractic expands holistic healing options | SeacoastOnline.com

Port City Chiropractic expands holistic healing options | SeacoastOnline.com

Port City Chiropractic expands holistic healing options | SeacoastOnline.com

Port City Chiropractic expands holistic healing options | SeacoastOnline.com

Jennalee Featured in Portsmouth Herald.

Back to School Stress will be the death of you...

Now that long summer days have been replaced with back to school routines both parents and students can be struggling to adjust. With the transition of new teachers, peers, homework and extracurricular activities one can feel excited and anxious. So how can you calm your nerves as well as your child’s to ensure a more successful season?

*Slow down. With everything you have to do it may seem impossible to slow down or take time for yourself but do so anyways. Even a 5 minute time out can be energizing and help you tackle the rest of your “to do’s”. How and when could you slow down?

*Breathe. People who are stressed or anxious typically breathe high in the chest, only filling about two-thirds of their lungs. By taking slow deep breaths and allowing the lungs to expand fully more oxygen enters the bloodstream and the brain. More oxygen to the brain can increase efficiency and brain performance. How are you breathing?

*Focus. The average person has 60,000 thoughts a day. Although you can’t control each one you can choose which thoughts to entertain and which to discard. By choosing to think of what you want rather than what you don’t want you can feel more empowered. So, what are you focusing on?

Just remember that change is the only constant, and with change comes the opportunity to grow and evolve into the person you wish to be. So slow down, take a deep breath and focus on what you want.