“What are you doing about the measles outbreak?”
A mom asked me a question today that I didn’t have an answer to. I’ve cared for this family, including the mother, for years. I’ve adjusted her son since he was an infant, her through her pregnancy, and her newborn daughter since she was two weeks old. She and her husband have a job where […]
Chiropractic Care and Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy
One of the most frequent issues I encounter is pelvic pain in pregnancy. Pregnant women typically start with these issues and end up seeing me for the duration of their pregnancy to help ensure best positioning and even shorter labors. One problem that many pregnant women complain about is pubic pain. Yet doctors and midwives […]
5 Signs it’s Time for a Detox
The end of the year is a great time, isn’t it? Holiday parties, extended vacation, and delicious food and treats all over the place. But once it’s time to go back to work – we’re all left feeling a little lethargic. If you’re having trouble motivating over the last few weeks, or your family has […]
Food Chart for Optimal Digestion
Obesity and health problems are an increasing issue for many Americans. Maintaining optimal weight and health is as simple as following the rules. Yes, there are rules that help promote optimal digestion. Certain food combinations should be avoided and the order in which you eat these foods is very important. In order to keep your […]
The Genius of an Unborn Child
The same power that made your body has the ability to heal your body. Imagine if everybody in the world adopted and lived by this knowledge— wouldn’t the world’s diseased conditions and illness rates be very different? No longer would we be putting synthetic formulas or tablets into our bodies, thinking they would improve our health. That practice is most harmful to […]
Patient Story: Infant Chiropractic for Gassy, Colicky Baby
My husband and I had been seeing a chiropractor for a few years, who we also loved, and were just doing maintenance. When I found out I was pregnant (at 42yrs), it was a dream come true. I was very interested in the work that Dr. Edwards was doing with Moms and Babies, so I […]
Baby-Led Weaning
“My 5 month old looks hungry. When we’re all at the dinner table together and he watches us eat. Yesterday he actually grabbed my spoon and tried to take the food off my plate! What foods should I start him on?” I must see variations of this question every month. When is a baby ready […]
Support for New Parents: Finding Like-Minded Parents in Southwest Florida
This resource list has been updated as of October 2020. In a day and age where an obsession with technology has turned us a little anti-social, it can be hard to meet new people. Add to that being a new parent and barely making it out of the house and your chances of meeting people […]
Research Update: Prenatal Probiotics Reduce Eczema 77%
Editor’s Note: Thanks to ProThera/Klaire Labs for sending me this research bulletin. The two species in this study, Bifidobacterium breve and Bifidobacterium longum, are both in the Infant and Children’s Chewable probiotic formulations we carry at Mama’s Chiropractic. Pre- and Postnatal Probiotic Supplementation Decreases Allergies A study epublished in July 2014 reports that prenatal supplementation with probiotics to mothers […]
Patient Story: Could Changing a Diaper Differently Save your Milk Supply?
Breastfeeding is hard. Believe me, I know. With my first, we dealt with inverted nipples, bad latch and a tongue tie. We were on shields for 6 straight weeks. I was lucky enough to stay home for the first 11 months, but this time around I had to find care for our daughter at 3 […]