Handout: Kids’ Essentials
I have created a two-page handout for parents listing daily supplements for their kids—a natural medicine cabinet, if you will. It contains a list of vitamins and herbs for growing kids plus remedies for sickness & injury with a special focus on fever support.
What is Qi Gong?
Qi Gong (pronounced “chee gung”) is a way to support your overall health and well-being using intentional movement, meditation, and breathing practices. In Chinese Medicine, health is defined as the free-flow of Qi (vital life energy) in our bodies. Pain and disease arise when Qi gets stuck or blocked. Qi Gong is a practice to unblock Qi so you can feel your best.
How To Have A Healthy ‘Back to School’
It’s that time of year again, as the summer winds down, and children head back to school. During this time, children are spending less time outdoors which means they are getting less vitamin D from the sun and less fresh air, both of which inherently strengthen the immune system. Back in the classroom, children are in close proximity to each other, sharing recirculated air, which puts them at higher risk for illnesses like flu, strep throat, the common cold, and more. However, there are several ways to help prevent frequent illnesses in our kiddos. Here are some suggestions to implement in the family routine this coming school year.
Why Chiropractic Isn’t Just About the Pain
Most people walk into a chiropractic office for one reason: something hurts, and they want it to stop. That’s a completely reasonable reason to show up. But it’s also where a lot of people get the wrong idea about what chiropractic care actually does, and where a lot of them quit too early.
What If Your Doctor Had Time to Ask “Why?”
You’ve probably had this experience: you go to your doctor with a symptom, get a diagnosis, get a prescription, and you’re out the door in twelve minutes. The problem gets managed. But the question, “Why is this happening in the first place?” rarely gets asked…