Our hormones are responsible for so many functions in our body, including metabolism, growth, sexual development, and even respiration. The endocrine system is responsible for releasing hormones, but when the endocrine system is not functioning properly it can lead to hormonal imbalances in your body. These hormonal imbalances can be strange or frustrating at first, especially if you haven’t had a recent event or injury that provides a clear reason for the changes. Hormonal imbalances can cause you to experience things like fluctuations in your body temperature, excessive thirst, mood swings, irregular heart rate, sexual challenges, and even sleep trouble. Bentonville AR Chiropractor, Dr. Tom Niemela, at Arbor Vitae Chiropractic is here to help women and men address hormonal imbalances in a natural, non-invasive way through neurologically-based chiropractic care.

You may have recently had your hormone levels checked and learned that one or more is out of balance. There are a number of reasons why your hormones can be imbalanced, including genetics, stress, and even environmental factors. When your body isn’t able to function properly, it can substantially affect your health and wellness. Your Bentonville chiropractor can help get at the root cause of your hormonal imbalances by finding out where there may be obstructions in your body’s ability to function properly.

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Chiropractic Care in Bentonville AR for Hormonal Imbalances

Your brain sends all the signals to your body telling it what to do next, and that includes the endocrine system and your hormones. Your nervous system runs from your brain and into your spine to send messages out to the rest of your body through your nerves. Your spinal column is made up of joints called vertebrae, and these nerves run right through your spine. When you have a misalignment in your spine, like a vertebra that is slightly out of place, it can put pressure on nearby nerves and cause them to send mixed signals to your body. Chiropractors are unique doctors who are trained and skilled in identifying these misalignments and restoring your vertebrae and joints to their proper position so your body can function properly.

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Nutrition and Lifestyle Improvements

In addition to gentle chiropractic adjustments, your Bentonville chiropractor may also recommend stretches and exercises to help keep your body flowing and to help reduce your stress. Stress is a known cause of hormonal imbalance, so being mindful of things that are causing stress in your life can help you address those better in the future. Practicing mindfulness and taking moments out of your day to focus on exercising can help restore hormonal balance and improve wellness. Dr. Tom Niemela may also talk to you about improvements to your diet that may help you to balance your hormones naturally. There are certain foods that are healthier for the body and also help to improve hormonal balance, instead of using medications that can come with uncomfortable side effects and sometimes do more harm than good.

If you are experiencing a hormonal imbalance, don’t hesitate to visit Arbor Vitae Chiropractic and learn more about how chiropractic care can help you. Book an appointment with Dr. Tom Niemela online or call us to learn more about getting started with us today.

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