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THE ATLAS SPECIFIC BLOG
Welcome to the Atlas Specific Blog page! Here you will find news updates and articles on holistic health, wellness, upper cervical care and the conditions we treat!


Living with POTS: Understanding Symptoms and Finding Root Causes
If you’ve ever stood up and suddenly felt dizzy, lightheaded, or like your heart was racing out of control, you know how unsettling that moment can be. For people living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (commonly known as POTS), that feeling isn’t occasional; it can be a daily struggle. POTS is often confusing, frustrating, and deeply misunderstood. Many patients are told their test results look “normal,” or worse, that anxiety may be to blame. Yet the symptoms
18 hours ago6 min read


The Liver’s Detox Phases Explained
When people hear the word detox, they often picture a short cleanse or a strict reset protocol. But the truth is, detoxification isn’t just something your body does once in a while; it’s something your body is doing every single day of your life. Your liver works around the clock to process what you breathe, eat, drink, absorb through your skin, and even what your own body naturally produces. It’s less like a “cleanse” and more like a built-in filtration and chemistry system
Feb 27 min read


Why Atlas Specific Is Different From Other Durango Chiropractors
If you’ve been searching for Durango chiropractors online, you’ve probably noticed that there are many different approaches to chiropractic care. From traditional adjustments to sports-focused techniques and massage-based practices, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start, especially if you’re dealing with ongoing pain, chronic tension, or symptoms that don’t seem to fully resolve. What many people don’t realize is that not all chiropractic care works the same way. At
Jan 156 min read


The Cranial Nerves and the Upper Cervical Spine: Why Alignment Matters
Many of the functions we rely on every day, such as seeing, hearing, swallowing, balancing, tasting, and even regulating stress, depend on a group of nerves most people have never heard of: the cranial nerves. These nerves form the most direct communication pathways between your brain and much of your body. And nearly all of them originate in one highly sensitive area: the brainstem, located just millimeters above the top two bones of your spine, known as the atlas (C1) and a
Dec 30, 20255 min read
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