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Sunday Afternoon: March 8, 2026

They say laughter is the best medicine.

Quick science (I’ll keep it short so you don’t fall asleep):

Research shows that genuine laughter lowers cortisol (your stress hormone), releases endorphins, improves circulation, and relaxes muscle tension. The Mayo Clinic even notes that muscle relaxation from laughter can last up to 45 minutes.

Translation: laughing literally helps your body chill out.

So let’s do something healthy and it won't require a copay.

I told a patient they had a lumbar subluxation.
They said, “Is that serious?”
I said, “Only if you enjoy bending, twisting, or existing.”

Why did the chiropractor go broke?
He kept giving away free crack.

I started a new high-protein diet. It’s going great.
Mostly because I consider peanut butter a protein and cookies a delivery system.

Doctor: “You need to stop Googling your symptoms.”
Patient: “Why?”
Doctor: “Because according to the internet, you’ve died twice this week.”

I tried yoga once. Turns out “downward dog” is just a fancy way to discover muscles I’ve been neglecting since 2007.

Patient: “I think I need glasses.”
Doctor: “You definitely do. This is a bank.”

A guy walks into a chiropractor’s office and says,
“Doc, every time I turn my head as far as I can, it hurts.”

The chiropractor says, “Then stop doing that.”

Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts.
(Also terrible core stability.)

I told my vegetables I was cutting carbs.
They said, “We’ve heard that before.”

If you smiled even once, your nervous system thanks you.

Stress is real. Tension is real. Life gets busy.
But sometimes the most underrated health strategy is simply lightening up for a minute.

Consider this preventative care.

Have a great afternoon,

Joy, Jen, Kim, Kathy, Coloradas, Maxfield, Dr Shriner and Dr Ring

PS: Neck or back hurting? We will be in our office at 8am on Monday morning and we can get you in for an adjustment. Walk in or call us for an appointment. 480-488-1282

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