27 02, 2019

Supplementation due to our Nutritional Deficiencies (Vitamin D and Magnesium)

2019-02-04T23:28:07-06:00February 27th, 2019|Wellness Wednesday|0 Comments

Vitamin D and Magnesium are two of the many nutrients our body needs to stay healthy. Vitamin D plays a big role in calcium absorption and healthy bones. Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Both are nutrients most people tend to be deficient in. Vitamin D is actually a hormone rather than a vitamin. It is produced by the kidneys and helps control the concentration of calcium in the [...]

20 02, 2019

Neurotransmitters Produced in the Gut, our “Second Brain” and How it Effects our Mood, Skin and Sleep

2019-02-04T23:41:31-06:00February 20th, 2019|Wellness Wednesday|0 Comments

The Gut, also referred to as the “Queen of the Castle” or “Our Second Brain”.  You’ve probably been hearing more and more about the importance of gut health and how it can affect the whole body. So much takes place in the gut, maybe more than we realize. In addition to digestion, it also houses around 70% of our immune system and even neurotransmitters are produced in the gut including 95% of our serotonin.  We [...]

13 02, 2019

Chiropractic and Autism/ADHD

2019-02-09T10:55:04-06:00February 13th, 2019|Wellness Wednesday|0 Comments

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social and language communication, as well as repetitive behaviors and restricted interests. Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder have a wide range of abilities. Some people cannot speak at all and many have delayed or limited verbal communication. Some are greatly impaired in their cognitive thinking while others are extremely gifted. Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD—the diagnosis described in the DSM-5—is usually made by a [...]

6 02, 2019

Chiropractic and Pregnancy

2019-02-04T00:44:38-06:00February 6th, 2019|Wellness Wednesday|0 Comments

Pre-conception Chiropractic helps with fertility before conception even begins. A properly aligned spine allows the nervous system to flow optimally to the reproductive organs. If these organs are not receiving the proper messages from the nervous system, fertility could be compromised. Chiropractic adjustments help to realign the spinal column to alleviate any subluxations. One of the most important times for a woman to receive chiropractic care is during her pregnancy. From the moment of conception, [...]