It’s common for kids to lug around backpacks appearing to be twice their body weight. Though it may seem cool to sling a heavy load over one shoulder – long-term head, neck, and shoulder pain are not. Here are some helpful tips that will help your child carry his or her backpack with ease.
The Social Vagus
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
Chiropractic For Runners
For runners, chiropractic can be used for injury prevention because it emphasizes proper alignment of the spine and pelvis. The most common running-related injuries in patients, which range from recreational runners to Marathon winners, are Achilles tendonitis, patella (knee) tracking problems, plantar fasciitis, IT band syndrome and hip bursitis. Misalignment of the spine can cause… 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
Back to School- Backpack Tips
School is just around the corner. On many parents shopping lists for back to school supplies is a new back pack for their child. Here are some tips from Dr Bonn on proper fit. Backpack Fitting Tips If you do purchase a backpack for your child, chiropractor Dr. Stephanie Bonn of Coco Chiropractic has some… Read More