Foundations of Health – The Ground Floor with prevention
Foundations of Health – The Ground Floor with prevention The foundations of health requires four areas to be working optimally. These include: Breathing Bowel movements (Everyone loves to chat about their poop!) Blood sugar levels Sleep The only way one of...
Posture, why is it so important?
What’s the big deal? Why is Posture So Important? I often hear people say, ‘I know I’m slouching’, or ‘I know my neck is too far forward"’. I believe these people must innately know that their health and posture is intertwined. It is a scientific fact that...
Two things to improve your wellbeing
Two Things you can begin now to help improve your wellbeing: How often do you take time for yourself? So often I hear people talk about how busy they are, or how they are the ones who must take care of another; all the responsibilities they have. What...
The power of positive thoughts
The power of positive thoughts: Researchers have shown that there is a powerful connection between our bodies and our minds. When we feel stressed our brain signals to release hormones that tell our cells to either fight or flee. When we feel positive emotions...
Chiropractic helps brain function
New Research shows Chiropractic helps brain function: Dr. Heidi Haavik is a chiropractor and neuroscientist. She is on a quest to understand what Chiropractic does to the body and brain function. In her book, “The Reality Check”, she goes over her research...
Some Books I Would Recommend Reading
SOME BOOKS I WOULD RECOMMEND READING UPDATE: I have added some additional books that you should take a look at! I have added them below in red. I have had a few requests from patients for some reading material. Here are a few ideas, though this is by no means a...
Holiday Stress Raises Health Risks, Chiropractors Caution
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Back To School
BACK TO SCHOOL Yes, it is that time of season. Kids go back to school. That means, new schedules, backpacks, and of course lunch/snacks. Here are a few tips, and some research that you may find interesting and helpful. Schedules/Learning Has anyone...
Essential Oils – Some Basics
Essential Oils - Some Basics In Canada the use of essential oils is recognized two ways: Aromatic – Inhale or diffuse the essential oil. Topical – Drop 2-3 drops of an essential oil into your palm and apply directly onto the skin with or without a carrier oil....
Breastfeeding – Will What I Eat and Drink Affect My Baby?
Breastfeeding – Will What I Eat and Drink Affect My Baby? A mother’s breastmilk will pass consumed substances through to baby. This can be either advantageous or dangerous, depending on the mother’s awareness and lifestyle habits. Alcohol, caffeine, recreational drugs...
Essential Oils
I get a lot of questions in the clinic about what to use on muscle soreness and aches, and also on strains or sprains. I am an advocate for holistic healing. I believe in the body’s innate ability to heal and to self-regulate. That extends into using more...
HRV – Heart Rate Variability
I think a lot of people would agree with me that we are living in a century of increased stress in our modern lives, as compared to simpler and earlier times. I have patients telling me everyday…. “I don’t have time” “We have to figure this out around kids...
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