Saturday: Closed
You are a brand new mom. You know there are benefits to breastfeeding, and you want to do it. You prepare for the baby and buy a pump and parts, a nursing pillow, and a nursing cover. You are all ready and will figure the rest out once the baby arrives, right? Breastfeeding a baby […]
Part Four: The Power of Positivity I introduced the four key areas to support a healthy lifestyle in my blog Best Care for Women for Birth and Beyond. These important areas include: 1) Chiropractic Care 2) Nutrition 3) Exercise 4) Mindset/Thoughts While these elements are important for everyone, they are especially important for women who are pregnant, plan to […]
Movement is life! When we are born our bodies innately have the knowledge of how to move and function. Under normal neurological circumstances, babies develop and hit milestones in a specific order. No one teaches them to roll over, sit up, crawl, or walk. These skills all develop instinctively. Each step is critical to development […]
It’s not the one cheeseburger and soda, or piece of cake that leads to heart disease. It is the consistent choices you make over time that compound and lead to weight gain or health issues. It’s okay to indulge in a treat every once in a while as long as you typically make better decisions […]
I want to share with you a positive experience I had this past weekend. It inspired me to write this article about 10 Simple Steps to a Healthier and Happier You! Ladies, (sorry guys) if you are looking for a great place to work out locally, you have to check out Ladies Super Fitness on […]
There are many benefits for both mom and baby when you exercise during pregnancy, as long as you have been cleared by your doctor. Exercising can give you a boost of energy and prepare your body for birth. Babies who are born to women who exercise have better APGAR scores and come out leaner but […]
It’s August already which means back to school for the kids! Here is a checklist to go through to make your children are protecting their spines as they head to class! Purchase a light-weight backpack that has wide, padded, shoulder straps. Wear both shoulder straps one over each shoulder. Make sure the shoulder straps are […]
Having a new baby around is an exciting time, but it can be somewhat taxing on your body! Here are some tips to literally help relieve the stress on your body from some common tasks of a new parent or grandparent, and to keep you pain-free and moving around well. Tip 1: Diaper Changing Ergonomics Newborns need frequent […]
No BLTs — At Least Not All Three at the Same Time Disclaimer: By “No BLTs” I do not actually mean no bacon-lettuce-tomato sandwiches. I just needed to get your attention, and it’s a good way to remember this tip. Often, after spine surgery, doctors restrict patients in recovery from any and all Bending/Lifting/Twisting. Over the […]
You have heard it said that weak muscles lead to back injury. There is some truth to that statement. You have also heard that having good core strength will prevent back injury. Again, there is some truth to that, but it’s not all about core. Your core is half of the equation. Your back being […]
