Many women believe that pain and discomfort are just a natural part of the childbirth process at all stages of their pregnancy. The Family Wellness Chiropractor knows better.
Episode 21: Natural Ways to Fight Kid Fevers
Fevers can be scary for parents, especially during a pandemic. In this episode, learn about what a fever is, how it affects our body’s system, typical signs and symptoms, and holistic treatments to care for … Read More
The Facts About Fever
Anything that reflects the slightest thing wrong with a child will cause concern in a parent. A fever, for example, is one of the primary reasons that parents will call their child’s pediatrician. Yet, the truth is, what many of us have been told is a “low-grade fever” is a natural body temperature for some children. Much of what we’ve believed for years is just not true.
Episode 15: My Journey to Healing Myself and My Patients
This is my personal story to becoming a Chiropractor specializing in healing and support healthy lifestyles in kids and family. Starting the Balancing Holistic Mamas Podcast is just one way I’m trying to reach more … Read More
History of Chiropractic
When you hear chiropractic, it may be that the first thing you think of is back and neck pain. Sure, that’s reasonable, because if we’re honest we’ll admit that chiropractic is the best way to relieve back and neck pain. However, it might surprise you to know that the very first chiropractic adjustment had nothing to do with either and everything to do with a body functioning properly. There is so much more to chiropractic than most people know.
Why Does My Child Need Chiropractic Care?
You’ll probably never see your five or six-year-old bend over to pick up a toy and freeze in pain saying, “Oh, my back went out again.” Spinal degenerations and vertebral subluxations that cause that kind of pain will generally not appear in children – but it started there.
Episode 14: Understanding & Maximizing Your Kids Superpowers
Emily Melious believes that every child is perfectly capable, but sadly, the world doesn’t always see it that way. As an Accredited Youth Specialist, Emily works with families to discover and harness their kids’ superpowers. … Read More
Episode 13: Six Silent Signs of Subluxation
The most common question I get as a pediatric chiropractor is, how do I know when my child needs chiropractic care? What are symptoms, signs, and behavior changes that a parent should be aware of … Read More
Episode 12: 5 Tips for Back to School from Home
Dr. Elyssa chats with Mama Poff about the struggles of being back to school from home, working from home, and the challenges it brings. Not just emotional but physical challenges as well. Listen to Dr. … Read More
First Adjustment
Parents will often ask when they should bring their children in for chiropractic care and the answer is – the sooner the better. Both prior to and during delivery, an infant has had pressure placed on their neck and spine that may affect the nerve pathways of the spinal cord. A Family Wellness Chiropractor is the only healthcare professional trained to find and eliminate vertebral subluxations and remove nerve interference, which is why more and more parents are having their newborns checked for spine-related problems immediately after birth.