1

Adjustments Given Since 2003!

Being serious, true establishment in 2003.

Lifestyle Medicine

Home → Services → Lifestyle Medicine

The Best Family   Pain Relief & Injury Prevention Specialists!

arnold matt

Care provided by licensed chiropractors Drs. Matt & Trish Hammett
(20+ years of family chiropractic experience)

Doctor credentials & experience

Listen To Arnold!

our services

our team

our videos

You May Like

6BE90110 12D6 43B7 8A30 A1055CE44E9C

Video | Fix My Low Back Pain

Suffering from Persistent Back Pain, Call Our Chiropractor at New Life Family Chiropractic Today! There are few conditions in life more debilitating than chronic back

Read More »
A2208A0D EEA9 4B3F B2E3 094536ED0E26

#23: Statement of Dynamism

In this training were going to look at how to create your statement of Dynamism. So you don’t get overwhelmed easily by your emotions, and overreacting to life and amplifying what you perceive as horrible at the moment. Were going to create your own statement of Dynamism so your less reactive and far more proactive in life. And that leads me to Dynamism Biohack: Statement of Dynamism.

Read More »

Lifestyle Medicine

logo line

Achieving Health and Wellness Through Holistic Approaches

Lifestyle medicine is a proactive, comprehensive approach to improving overall health and preventing chronic disease through positive lifestyle changes. Focusing on lifestyle modifications like nutrition, stress management, and spinal hygiene, this approach helps patients address the root causes of illness and optimize their health. By making small, sustainable changes, you can reclaim control over your health, feel better, and enjoy a higher quality of life.

At New Life Family Chiropractic Center, we are committed to helping you achieve long-term wellness through lifestyle medicine. In this guide, we’ll explore the essential categories that make up lifestyle medicine, from wellness coaching to nutritional counseling to stress management, each designed to improve your physical, mental, and emotional health.

Wellness coaching empowers you to make lasting changes in your lifestyle that enhance your health and well-being. Through personalized coaching, you’ll receive the tools, motivation, and support needed to adopt healthier habits, set meaningful goals, and stay accountable along the way.

Key Benefits of Wellness Coaching:

  • Receive personalized health plans tailored to your unique goals and wellness needs.
  • Expert guidance on improving exercise habits, nutrition, and enhancing sleep quality.
  • Proven strategies to create balance in your life across work, relationships, and personal growth.
  • Access to tools for stress management, improving emotional health, and building resilience.

Wellness coaching provides the support you need to make informed, intentional choices that promote long-term wellness and vitality. By working with a coach, you’ll be empowered to cultivate lasting habits that improve your overall health and help you achieve your personal health goals.

If you’re ready to take charge of your health and well-being, consider wellness coaching to guide you on your path to better health.

  • Arthritis can be debilitating, affecting joints and causing pain, inflammation, and stiffness. Lifestyle medicine offers a holistic approach to reversing arthritis, with a focus on anti-inflammatory diets, exercise, and stress reduction. By addressing the root causes and implementing these changes, many patients find relief from symptoms and experience improved mobility and quality of life.

    How We Approach Reversing Arthritis:

    • Anti-inflammatory nutrition: Incorporating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and essential vitamins to reduce joint inflammation.
    • Regular movement: Gentle exercises and stretching to improve joint mobility and reduce stiffness.
    • Stress management: Lowering cortisol levels through mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and meditation.
    • Chiropractic care: Spinal adjustments and joint manipulation to improve alignment and reduce pain.

    By implementing these strategies, you can reduce the symptoms of arthritis and enjoy better joint health without relying on medications or invasive treatments.

Proper nutrition is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. Nutritional counseling helps you make informed choices about what you eat, ensuring you provide your body with the right nutrients to support healing, energy, and overall health. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, improve digestion, or manage chronic conditions like diabetes or heart disease, nutrition plays a vital role in your recovery.

Key Components of Nutritional Counseling:

  • Personalized meal planning to support your unique health goals.
  • Anti-inflammatory foods to reduce pain and support joint health.
  • Education on food sensitivities and how they impact your health.
  • Supplement recommendations to support your body’s needs.

Our goal is to empower you to make dietary choices that nourish your body, promote healing, and improve your long-term health.

Chronic stress is one of the leading causes of many modern health conditions, including high blood pressure, anxiety, and chronic pain. Stress management techniques help regulate the body’s stress response, reduce tension, and promote a sense of well-being. Lifestyle medicine integrates stress reduction strategies into daily life, helping you manage stress in a healthy and constructive way.

Effective Stress Management Techniques:

  • Mindfulness meditation: Focusing your mind on the present moment to reduce stress and anxiety.
  • Deep breathing exercises: Reducing heart rate and relaxing muscles to relieve stress.
  • Exercise: Physical activity releases endorphins, which help improve mood and lower stress levels.
  • Time management and relaxation: Finding time to rest and recharge.

Incorporating stress management into your daily routine can help improve your mental health, reduce inflammation, and enhance your overall quality of life.

Just like dental hygiene, spinal hygiene is essential for maintaining optimal spinal health. Chiropractic care and simple daily exercises can help maintain proper spinal alignment, prevent pain, and ensure that your nervous system functions optimally. Regular spinal hygiene can also help prevent subluxations (misalignments) and keep your spine in top condition as you age.

Key Elements of Spinal Hygiene:

  • Chiropractic adjustments to maintain proper alignment and relieve pain.
  • Daily stretches and exercises to improve posture and flexibility.
  • Correct posture while sitting, standing, and sleeping to protect spinal health.
  • Spinal decompression and massage therapy to relieve pressure on the spine.

By committing to proper spinal hygiene, you can prevent injury, improve posture, and maintain overall health.

Getting restful sleep is crucial for overall health, but poor sleep posture can lead to discomfort and long-term health problems. Correcting your sleep posture ensures that your spine is properly aligned during the night, allowing your body to recover, repair, and rejuvenate. At New Life Family Chiropractic Center, we educate our patients on the importance of proper sleep positions and provide tips to improve sleep quality.

Sleep Posture Tips:

  • Side sleeping: Keep your head aligned with the mattress and place a pillow between your knees to keep your spine neutral.
  • Back sleeping: Use a supportive pillow to maintain the natural curve of your neck and spine.
  • Avoid stomach sleeping: Sleeping on your stomach can strain your neck and spine, leading to pain and discomfort.

By correcting your sleep posture, you can prevent neck pain, back pain, and other discomforts, improving your overall sleep quality.

Lifestyle Medicine at New Life Family Chiropractic Center

At New Life Family Chiropractic Center, we believe that a holistic approach to health is essential for achieving long-term wellness. Our team is dedicated to helping you make sustainable lifestyle changes that improve your health, prevent chronic disease, and support your overall well-being. Whether you need help with wellness coaching, nutritional counseling, or stress management, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

Make an appointment

If you’re ready to take control of your health and begin your journey to wellness, contact New Life Family Chiropractic Center today. Find out how lifestyle medicine practices in Northwest Indiana, such as stress management, spinal hygiene, and nutritional counseling, can complement your chiropractic care for a more balanced and pain-free life. Our expert team is here to help you achieve optimal health through lifestyle medicine. Schedule a consultation and take the first step toward living a vibrant, healthy life!

$50 New Patient Special

Schedule your comprehensive chiropractic exam and consultation with one of our doctors.

Schedule Your Appointment

*Restrictions may apply. Contact our office for complete details.

Merrillville Chiropractic Divider for New Life Family Chiropractic Center

Contact New Life Family Chiropractic Center, PC

For your security and to ensure HIPAA compliance, please initiate contact using the following methods:

Note: Clicking the email link will open a new, secure email window. Please avoid sending detailed PHI through non-encrypted public forms.

Julie, the health coach chatbot at New Life Family Chiropractic, Merrillville, IN
Julie | Health Coach

Chat
Scroll to Top
New Life Family Chiropractic Center, PC
New Life Family Chiropractic Center, PC
by Go Tell It!
Amazing Doctor. Very thorough. Polite, awesome personality. Definitely a 5 star!

- Dawn Sullivan, 7 days ago

<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Julie </strong></span><span style="color: #999999;">(Chicago, USA)</span></p>

Julie (Chicago, USA)

by Amazon!

purchased Inspire Chiropractic Book!

12 minutes ago by Amazon.com

New Life Family Chiropractic Center, PC
New Life Family Chiropractic Center, PC
by Go Tell It!
If you are looking for a new chiropractor you can STOP your search. It is going to be New Life Family Chiropractic Center. I promise you will not be disappointed. ..

- Joy Czech, 6 weeks ago

New Life Family Chiropractic Center, PC
New Life Family Chiropractic Center, PC
by Go Tell It!

Pain free pregnancy IS possible!! Real family care! Not only do Dr Matt and Dr Trish take excellent care of me and my family, they are also educators! They have helped my back pain, especially during pregnancy!

- Jessica Taylor, 3 days ago

New Life Family Chiropractic Center, PC
New Life Family Chiropractic Center, PC
by Go Tell It!
I’ve had nothing but a positive and professional service from New Life Chiropractic. Dr. Matt is always effective and informative. He’s helped me so much and I happily trust him to adjust my newborn. I’m so glad we found New Life!

- Betsy Talbot, 2 days ago