BIO-HACKING:

It’s likely that during your session you and your practitioner discussed some things you can do to help your body integrate the session better, as well as for preventative maintenance. Write these ideas down now (before you forget), that way you can begin to integrate the changes that make sense for you. Pick things that are sustainable and build on them.  Here are some ideas to get you started.

We suggest about 1/2 – 1 gallon daily in general.  But that’s based on your climate, body weight, and activity level.  After bodywork it’s good to drink at least a 1/2 gallon over the first 24 hours to flush out the toxins that are in circulation.

You can find this at any drug store or grocery store, usually in a 1/2 gallon milk-like carton. The water should be as hot as you can stand without being too hot. If you have a standard bathtub, you will typically want to put anywhere from 1/4 – 1/2 of the container in the tub while the water is running. (This is also good after exercise or if you are sick or fighting a cold or flu.) Stay in the tub until the water cools, and then shower (soap/shampoo) off to remove any salt residue from your skin and hair.

You can always purchase self-massage tools like the Backnobber or Thera Cane. But you can also use less expensive and simple self-massage tools like tennis balls, golf balls, and foam rollers. There’s a great self-massage program with specialty balls and a foam roller called the MELT Method. Plus, there are endless YouTube videos to show you how to use all of them. 

Since you spend more time with your body than any practitioner ever will, the thing that will help you get the most out of your sessions is to keep moving. Yoga and other types of stretching are the best.  There are many YouTube videos on this, too.  

Relax. know it sounds silly, but try to minimize strenuous or stressful activity for the rest of the day after your session.  If you have to work, exercise, or wrangle children, we get it.  It’s better to get a session with those post treatment activities than not to get one at all. But try to rest as much as possible.

Ergonomic support isn’t limited to nocturnal events.  Keeping your body supported while working and recreating is also important.  You might need lumbar support at your desk, in your car, or when watching TV.  Many people use foot stools and wrist support working on computers, too.  

There are foods that increase inflammation for everyone (like sugar), and there are also foods that might cause you harm but are otherwise considered healthy for most.  Pay attention.  Listen to your body.

You might also consider supplements for specific conditions, so ask your ND or acupuncturist for recommendations. 

All practitioners have different specialties, so consider seeking care from other great providers including naturopathy, physical therapy, acupuncture, Pilates, yoga, and chiropractic, just to name a few

Sleep is crucial for the body’s healing and regenerative systems, so learning how to improve your sleep goes a long way towards health and healing.  Ergonomic improvements for sleep may include cervical pillows, knee pillow, lumbar support when side sleeping, and even a different mattress. 

BIO-HACKING:

It’s likely that during your session you and your practitioner discussed some things you can do to help your body integrate the session better, as well as for preventative maintenance. Write these ideas down now (before you forget), that way you can begin to integrate the changes that make sense for you. Pick things that are sustainable and build on them. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Hydration – 

We suggest about 1/2 – 1 gallon daily in general. But that’s based on your climate, body weight, and activity level. After bodywork it’s good to drink at least a 1/2 gallon over the first 24 hours to flush out the toxins that are in circulation.