“We are valuable to the world to the degree that we can help others find solutions.” -John Demartini I read this quote today and it really spoke to me about my role in patients’ lives.Often times, people think of chiropractors as doctors who “fix their back”, or “get rid of their pain or symptom”, or
Nikki is back this week for another guest blog! She is sharing her insight into the importance of taking care of yourself. There are so many sources of stress we encounter each day… physical, chemical, emotional and environmental… it becomes vital to take time to lower our stress and prevent its buildup in our lives.
Did you know that when you make someone laugh that you very well may be helping them strengthen their immune system, reduce food cravings, or even increase their threshold for pain? There’s even an emerging field known as “humor therapy” that is helping patients heal more quickly after surgery. What Does Laughter Do? Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones like cortisol, epinephrine, adrenaline, and dopamine.
Magnesium: What Is It? Magnesium is a powerful little mineral. And it’s very important to our health and day-today function. Magnesium is required for over 300 bodily functions and biochemical reactions. Check it out… Some Of Magnesium’s Jobs Include: Maintaining proper nerve function Maintaining proper muscle function Supporting the immune system Keeping the heart beating
So why am I writing about a slow blowdryer on a chiropractic blog? Wait for it….. When It All Began So a month or two ago I was commenting to Brian how hot it seemed while getting ready one morning. He told me that it has been the most humid summer in Colorado since…. pretty
Phone On The Fritz Has your phone ever started acting a bit squirrely? Occasionally my phone will be on the fritz… It’s like nothing wants to work the way I want it to … or the touchscreen isn’t working properly … or who knows! And in these situations, my first reaction is usually to just
I was sitting in the dentist last week, waiting for my regular cleaning, and I started thinking….Although a dentist deals with oral health and a chiropractor deals with nerve system health, there are a LOT of similarities between our professions! Why Regular Visits? It’s a pretty well known fact that most people should visit their
The Olympics are such a fun time! A showcase of all the world’s best athletes and their capabilities. It is truly an awe inspiring testament to what our bodies can do. To compete and race at such highly competitive levels, athletes train for hours, days, weeks and years. They treat their bodies very well to achieve
So this morning I put on mascara while holding my baby… But that’s not even on the list of the craziest thing I’ve done while holding him… So let’s see. I’ve had to pick up my dog while holding him before she smeared her head in a suspicious “mud” puddle (yes, I know her “I’m
The snooze button… It’s common for people in our society to take full advantage of that little invention. Bonus sleep, or sleep that you can get after your initial alarm wakes you. Burying yourself back under the covers for just 10 more minutes of cozy slumber. When I was younger, I was notorious for this. Bless