San Antonio Chiropractor Says Poor Nutrition May be to Blame

Good nutrition plays a major role in how you function and feel in daily life. At Dr. Phillips Chiropractic, Nutrition and Wellness, we have seen the detrimental effects of poor nutrition, with side effects that can range from back pain to high blood pressure, a chronic headache to obesity. Our San Antonio chiropractor Dr. Donald Phillips doubles as a trained nutritionist, and we can help you choose healthy foods that contribute to, rather than take away from, your overall health and wellness.

San Antonio Nutritionist Warns Nutrition Impacts Health

Inadequate nutrition, especially over the longer term, may increase your risk of developing a number of health issues and diseases. Poor nutrition can increase your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and even some types of cancer. Our San Antonio nutritionist has also seen the skeletal system suffer, with an increased risk of osteoporosis when a diet does not contain proper amounts of calcium and vitamins.

The number of calories you consume is just as important as the type of foods you eat. Too few calories can lead to feeling weak and tired all the time, a state that can be accompanied by a headache or light-headedness. Consuming too many calories, on the other hand, plays a huge part in obesity.

Obesity can come with its own set of problems and increased risk of some of the same issues that can result from inadequate nutrition. These include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure and well as stroke, cancer, sleep apnea, gall bladder disease, skin problems and depression. When your body is carrying around excess weight, the weight can also contribute to back pain, joint issues and a decrease in mobility.

With help from our chiropractic clinic, poor nutrition can be corrected before many of the ill effects set in. Our nutritionist Dr. Phillips can set up an eating plan that provides you with calories and nutrients you need to function at your full potential.

Do you follow a healthy eating plan?