I love books! Even more if they are about birth, parenting, natural health, breastfeeding, communication and personal growth. So as a book junkie Here are some of my top favorites and links to each!

A detox bath is a great way to help your child relax and boost their immune system. This is a great routine if your child is exposed to potential illnesses, harsh chemicals, and environmental or medical toxins. Of course, chiropractic is a great thing to pair with this bath protocol to ensure proper brain and nervous system function.

There are many things you can start implementing today even before diving into mineral balancing that will help set your body on a healthier path. Today we are going to discuss some of those strategies! Some may seem common sense, but think about which of these you could do better with.

Today, I wanted to take some time to discuss ways that we encounter heavy metals. When we know how this can happen we have more power to decrease or eliminate our exposure! Some very common heavy metals that I have experienced most of my patients struggle with are: Mercury, Aluminum and Arsenic.

This blog post is referenced from The Root Cause Protocol’s website and is going to be a spotlight on the “anemia of pregnancy,” which is a condition thatI have recently learned about, and is “myth-treated” in the world of conventional obstetrics and midwifery. They sadly don’t seem to be aware of the natural concept of “hemodilution” that occurs during the course of pregnancy and I am going to shed some light on what I have learned to help save you and your baby some stress.

Lately, I have been learning so much from the Root Cause Protocol as I have gotten into HTMA. I have not dove in completely yet, but I probably will be soon, since there is so much biochemical logic (brings me back to undergrad and chiropractic school) in Dr. Morley’s work!

Here’s a must read by Kate Clancy who de-bunks the popular myth that women engaged in menstruation will develop iron-deficiency anemia.

I am excited to announce a new service that I am adding to the practice!

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis!

Some of you know that I have been taking a mineral analysis course, so what is it you ask?!

A recent research article discussed the history of the decline in sperm counts of more the 50% since the 1970’s! At the same time mens problems with conceiving are going up, erectile disfunction is increasing, testosterone levels are declining by 1% per year.

Infertility is too prevalent today. And this staggering statistic is one reason that we are so passionate about helping you achieve optimal health and therefore conceive the healthiest babies!

With all of the food documentaries out there now, from Forks Over Knives, What the Health, Game Changers and Seaspriacy to name a few, we have seen how what we eat affects not only our bodies, but the environment as a whole. Hence, why I am vegan!

Focused on environmental protection, Earth Day events are held throughout the world to raise awareness and take action in support of Mother Earth. Unless you’re planning on attending an event, April 22nd is probably just another day.  Fortunately, it doesn’t take much to support the environment and you can get started today!  For example, you probably don’t realize how your eating habits can affect the environment…

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder, with symptoms first appearing before the age of 3. Impaired social interaction and communication, along with restricted and repetitive behaviors, are the major symptoms.

Mama Natural is an awesome website, full of great resources for everything pregnancy and newborn care! These are some of Genevieve’s tips and a few of my own for breastfeeding difficulties:

Breastfeeding is based on supply and demand, and sometimes we run into problems. The root cause varies, from hormonal imbalance, to glandular tissue issues, to an incorrect latch.

Most parents are familiar with the all-too-common ear infection, known medically as otitis media. They happen to be the most common ailment in preschool-aged children.

Do you sit too much?  The answer is YES!

The human body is designed for regular, varied movements.  However, as technological improvements lead to less manual jobs, we’ve created sedentary lifestyles built around a computer, TV, or other devices.  Unfortunately, the body doesn’t respond well to the lack of movement.

There’s an epidemic of “sleeping wrong” going on in our society, at least that’s what I hear from my patients. Most of my patients, at some point in their care, come in to the office after a sleep-induced aggravation of their aches and pains. Maybe you can relate…

Ever watch a movie or television show and see a little child ask their mom or dad to read a bed-time story? Turns out it’s not just a cute nod to suburban culture…reading bed time stories is good for kids and important for their development!

In the past several decades, we’ve noticed an alarming increase in certain health conditions. Some, like diabetes and heart disease, can be directly attributed to lifestyle factors. Others, like neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders in children, seem to baffle many health experts.

While more detailed definitions of the diseases, increased awareness, and improved diagnostics may be partly responsible for the change, researchers agree there are other factors – mainly chemical exposure.

For decades, expectant parents have been told that Tylenol is safe during pregnancy, despite study after study coming out to the contrary. Now a group of 13 international experts are calling for a comprehensive study to assess the impact of prenatal use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) on fetal development - including its contribution to neurodevelopmental (which we have posted on before), reproductive and urogenital disorders.

New research may change the way we think about birth, the use of epidurals, and medical intervention.

Births in a hospital are strictly regulated to meet certain standards. One of those standards is about the acceptable amount of time laboring women should be in the 2nd stage, or the “pushing” stage. If the 2nd stage is taking longer than the OB/GYN deems acceptable, further intervention is typically recommended. This may mean the use of forceps, vacuum extraction, or even a c-section if a woman isn’t progressing based on a one-size-fits-all schedule.

For 34 years Jack LaLanne entertained and inspired millions of Americans to adopt a healthier lifestyle through physical fitness, nutrition, and chiropractic (little known fact – he was a chiropractor himself)!

While many remember him from the days of black and white television, younger generations are probably more familiar with his “Power Juicer.”  It popularized his healthy habit and brought fresh fruits and vegetables into millions of households throughout the world.