Dr. Elyssa Wright, a chiropractor in Boulder, Colorado along with her friend, Mama Poff (mother of 2), busts the myths about what is chiropractic care in the Balancing Holistic Mamas Podcast. This introduction is a … Read More
Sunblocks & Sunscreens-Helpful or Harmful?
The Western diet and sedentary lifestyle have resulted in a lack of fitness among those who do not make a concerted effort. Yet, many times those efforts prove unsuccessful because they are not sustainable lifestyle changes. For this reason, there is a huge difference between sports mania and actual fitness.
Spring with Your Kids
Spring is here! Winter is gone and the days are turning warmer. It’s just the right time to start throwing open windows and doors to let the stuffy air (and the kids) out of the house!
Camouflaged Sugars
The Western diet and sedentary lifestyle have resulted in a lack of fitness among those who do not make a concerted effort. Yet, many times those efforts prove unsuccessful because they are not sustainable lifestyle changes. For this reason, there is a huge difference between sports mania and actual fitness.
Antibiotic Misuse
The Western diet and sedentary lifestyle have resulted in a lack of fitness among those who do not make a concerted effort. Yet, many times those efforts prove unsuccessful because they are not sustainable lifestyle changes. For this reason, there is a huge difference between sports mania and actual fitness.
Sports Mania vs. Fitness
The Western diet and sedentary lifestyle have resulted in a lack of fitness among those who do not make a concerted effort. Yet, many times those efforts prove unsuccessful because they are not sustainable lifestyle changes. For this reason, there is a huge difference between sports mania and actual fitness.
Pelvic Floor Function & Chiropractic
When considering pregnancy or just finding out that they’re expecting, every woman wants to do whatever is best for their unborn child. Preparing their body for pregnancy and making sure that the delivery is as quick and pain-free as possible is definitely high on their list of priorities. If there is anything that can be done to avoid risks or difficulties during labor and delivery, then that’s what a soon-to-be-mom is going to do. So why is it that so few women have heard of the “pelvic floor”?
Garlic, Onions and More
Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, once said, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine by thy food.” Progressive parents understand that you don’t go to the pharmacy first but instead look to the FARMacy. While pharmaceuticals have their time and place, there are healthier, alternative options in which to turn.
Baby Wearing
Did you know that a newborn baby will spend 16-17 hours a day sleeping? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, that should be on their back to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS. However, as a result, many infants are developing flat spots on the back of their heads.
While parents may not like how it looks, the bigger concern here is not cosmetic but the potential compromised neurological function from the cranial distortions. But what are parents to do? They can’t hold their baby every waking moment…or can they?
Seasonal Allergies and Chiropractic
Sniffling, sneezing and coughing are typically signs of a cold coming on; but for those of you that struggle with seasonal allergies, you know that’s not always the case.