One of the most exciting times in a woman’s life is when she finds out that she is expecting a baby. As excited as she is about the prospect of being a mom, there’s really only one thing on her mind: she wants the baby delivered safely and healthy. Suddenly she’s not only making decisions for herself, but also for the still-developing person inside of her. Yet, the reality is, the decisions she makes during her pregnancy will be heavily influenced by other factors.
Episode 07: How to Handle Social Media with Fertility Challenges
Lexi Chatara-Middleton Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Dance & Movement Therapist Lexi is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado and a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist. Her focus and passion are supporting parents … Read More
Nuts and Seeds
Research is revealing there’s more to the nutritional story of nuts and seeds. Absolutely, they are high in fat. But it’s the good fat, not the bad, and when eaten in moderation, their health benefits far outweigh the dangers of their fat content. The fact is, the more we learn about nuts and seeds the more we realize that they’re one of our best snack food options.
Episode 06: Accountability with Movement
Are you feeling stagnant and need help getting moving again? In this episode, Dr. Elyssa provides some easy and quick tips to get your body moving again – and stay moving! Intro: 0:13 Welcome to … Read More
Healthy School Lunches
Parents today recognize the importance of feeding their children healthy nutritious foods. The problem is that the cafeteria has become just another franchise; foods aren’t healthy and well-balanced. Vending machines offer chips, cookies, sodas – all kinds of other junk foods that children shouldn’t be eating. This creates a challenge to parents that many have decided to ignore.
Episode 04: Kids (and Adult!) Posture on Tech
Dr. Elyssa: 1:03 Welcome back mamas. This is Dr. Elyssa Wright, and I am so excited to be with you again here for episode four. So today we are talking about all of the increased screen … Read More
All About ADHD
Chiropractors, pediatricians and orthopedic surgeons alike agree that backpacks are a problem for your child’s spine. While alone they may not cause major problems, overloading and improper carrying of a backpack can lead to headaches, neck, shoulder, and lower back pain.
Episode 05: How to Stop the Snacking
Dr. Elyssa: Hello mamas and welcome to episode four. Today, we are going to be talking about some tips and tricks to decrease the urge for snacking. Number one. And number two, if you do … Read More
Backpacks: Fashion vs. Function
Chiropractors, pediatricians and orthopedic surgeons alike agree that backpacks are a problem for your child’s spine. While alone they may not cause major problems, overloading and improper carrying of a backpack can lead to headaches, neck, shoulder, and lower back pain.
Episode 03: Signs of Kids Anxiety and Holistic Ways to Help
Dr. Elyssa: Welcome to episode three of balancing holistic mamas. I am Dr. Elyssa Wright and I am so excited to be back with you guys today. This week’s episode is all about anxiety in … Read More