Spring is in the air and the pregnant women are in full swing. Every year around this time I notice more pregnant bellies than usual. I don’t know if this is mere coincidence or just me being in tune with the sprouting of life, in the earth and within these women. At any rate, what better thing to discuss than Pregnancy health! From morning sickness to swollen ankles, pregnancy gives many women a run for their money. […]
I am often asked if my father, mother, sister, brother, or husband works with me in my office. I then explain to people that âthis is not a family business but instead that I treat families, babies up to grandparents.â This usually turns into a longer conversation about how I treat children, why children would need chiropractic, and is it safe? Children are amazingly adaptable. They fall down and scrape their knee. There are tears shed but […]
A-choo! Cold and flu season is around the corner again, let me share some simple and natural tips you can use to stay healthy this year. Hand washing-30 seconds of hot water and soap before and after eating, on arrivals, before cooking, after the restroom and after contact with others. A 2007 study from the Mayo Clinic showed use of antibacterials increased bacteria resistance, making the bacteria more difficult to eliminate later. Vitamins-it is ideal to get […]
This weekend was true spring weather and really got me in the spirit of this time of year. We spent a good deal of time sorting, tossing, recycling, cleaning, cooking, playing outside, and generally enjoying the nicer weather (yay for only a light jacket). I needed to do a deep clean of our bedroom. You know, all the woodwork, the windows, the baseboards, all the nooks and cranys that haven’t been touched in at least 6 months, […]
So, it’s the week of valentine’s day and I am sitting amongst a sea of pink, red, and purple hearts in the office. It got me thinking about heart health and some ways you can start TODAY in making some positive changes for yourself. 1. Fiber-specifically oat fiber has been found to help lower the small dense particles of LDL cholesterol that create plaque in our arteries. The soluble fiber, beta-glucon, found in oats is thought to […]