People in stressful situations bargain and negotiate. Then they get frustrated and angry. Then they shut down. In November 2014, at the ICPA Freedom for Family Wellness Summit in Washington, D.C., I saw something that changed my life. Honestly, it actually saved my life. As a chiropractor I’ve always taught my patients there are two… Read More
Your Amazing Body
It’s that time of year again when we love to count things down. So for this month’s newsletter, I’ve put together a top ten list called: Fascinating Facts About Your Body. I hope it will help you appreciate how amazing your body is and encourage you to take good care of it no matter how… Read More
Helping Heal Your Abdominal Diastasis
By Dr. Sarah Visconti BSN, DC A growing belly is one of the most apparent – and adorable – signs of pregnancy. Less obvious, though, is the potential damage of the expanding abdomen. What is diastasis recti? Diastasis recti is the excessive separation of structures of the anterior abdominal wall. To accommodate for a developing… Read More
Golfing Tips for a Healthy Spine
Stretch before and after you do any strengthening exercises. Here are some recommended stretches: Side bending works the muscles on the sides of your back and hips Hip rotation stretches several muscles in your hip, pelvis and thigh region The hamstring stretch works the large muscles at the back of your thighs Back extension helps… Read More
Dad’s Important Role in Breastfeeding and Your Baby’s Health
Even in cultures where most fathers have little interest in or knowledge about breastfeeding, they and the maternal mothers have a great deal of power over how mothers feed their babies. Studies in Taiwan, Australia, Canada, England, Scotland, Israel, Spain, Brazil, Sweden and PA, NY, MD, MO, GA, in the USA suggest that a father’s… Read More
Allergy season is approaching, are you ready? Learn about naturopathic medicine approaches for hay fever management.
By Dr. Carla Cashin, ND This is the time of year for hay fever, or in medical terms, allergic rhinitis. Symptoms of itchy eyes, ears, nose, and throat, sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion can be very uncomfortable and unrelenting for those who experience hay fever. For many, hay fever is a seasonal condition starting… Read More
BABY WEARING For Healthy Spines and Happy Babies
There are many benefits of wearing our infants while we perform our daily activities especially the positive impact it has on the baby’s physical, emotional, social and neurological development. Car seats and their frequent misuse as carriers are known to cause postural strain to both the mother and the baby. Strollers have restricted postural options… Read More