Breaking the Stress Cycle of the Rat Race
“Hurry, hurry; get what you can! There’s only so much to go around and only so much time to get it, so you’d better get your share before someone else takes it!” This kind of urgency and “lack” mentality is typical of anyone who finds him/herself in the middle of what has been called the […]
7 Reasons Why Children Need Recess
Recently, Lee County reinstated recess in our public schools. If you were wondering why some of our parents fought so hard for it, check out this article excerpt from this month’s Pathways Newsletter: Everyone benefits from a break. Research indicates that people learn better and faster when their efforts are distributed, rather than concentrated. Recess […]
Two Supplements You’ll Find on the Shelves at Mama’s
Why I started carrying supplements, and why I resisted it for so long I don’t like it when people get confused about what I do. As a chiropractor, my job is to help the brain and body communicate clearly. I simply detect and remove subluxations, the interference to that communication channel, and the body functions the […]
So, You’re Not Vaccinating. Now What?
Making the decision to delay or not to administer vaccinations is a difficult one. Mothers that do this are often criticized and even insulted. They’re told they’re hurting the baby. They’re threatened and told the baby could die. They’re made to feel like they’re putting everyone at risk. It’s not easy to go against the […]
Wellness or Illness: How do you approach your health?
One day not so long ago, a practice member named Craig walked into our center with a slight limp. When I asked him what was wrong, he told me that he had been wrestling with his son A.J. and had hurt his knee. When I told him we’d take a look at it he replied, […]
8 Conscious Choices for a Healthier Pregnancy
We were lucky enough to host Dr. Kelly Brogan, a holistic psychiatrist that specializes in women’s health. For the most part, women are guided during pregnancy to avoid certain foods for bacteria, potential contamination or mercury levels. Very little guidance is given to women about avoiding chemicals in daily products, food preparation, cosmetics and even […]
How to Help Your Kids Eat Healthier
Children’s bodies respond quickly to their diet one way or the other. Feed them well and they’ll thrive. Feed them poorly and they’ll nose dive. The younger children are when they begin to eat harmful foods and miss out on the nourishing foods their body needs, the more likely they are to develop chronic disease […]
A New Mom’s Survival Guide: The First Few Weeks
In the weeks surrounding the delivery of your new baby, people have probably offered tons of unsolicited advice. But all you can think of is holding your beautiful baby in your arms. As soon as she arrives, it’s a whirlwind of calls, Facebook posts and maneuvering diapers and household duties. If you’re feeling a little […]
Patient Birth Story: Chiropractic Care the Second Time Around
At Mama’s Chiropractic, it’s our goal to change the way mothers birth. By balancing the alignment of the pelvis and spine, we strive to improve the birth experience. There is nothing better than hearing success stories from the mothers that we adjust. Below you’ll find a patient’s birth story who received adjustments in our office […]
Parenting by Community: How to Create a Collaborative Parenting Atmosphere
“It takes a village to raise a child.” Let’s face it. The newborn days are rough, especially the first go-around. From navigating breastfeeding to sleep “schedules” (or lack thereof!) and parenting advice being thrown all around, it’s easy to shut yourself in the house for weeks without emerging. We learned in Pathways this month that […]