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by Dr. Tyson Perez   What Has Chiropractic Got To Do With Pregnancy? When most people hear about pregnant moms going to the chiropractor, they immediately think that it is all about the back pain. Without a doubt, the changes in pregnancy often cause some level of discomfort which can be helped t...

by Shelley Rahim Birth is one of the most transformational moments in a woman’s life (physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually).  Sometimes, the unexpected turn of events during labor and birth create an experience far from what the birthing mother envisioned during her pregnancy, leading ...

by Dr. Tyson Perez  A couple of years ago, I had a young woman come to see me for help with her back pain.  She complained of a chronic ache in her lower back and had already tried physical therapy, massage, pain pills and even injections but only got temporary relief  at best.  At our 3 month re-e...

 by Jan Roberts  B.Pharm (Hons) Dip. Clinical Nutrition    I’m hopping on the “healthy gut” soap box again! The research, expanding at a phenomenal rate, confirms the importance of the gut microbiota. Quite apart from preventing a host of directly gut-related health issues, the good gut bacteria, ...

by Dr. Tyson Perez  It’s that time again…Back to School.  This is the time of year when children tend to get sick more often, which can be a real drag for both the child and the parents.  If you listen to the conventional advice of your pediatrician or TV doctor, you will probably be told to make s...

By Pamela Hird Klein, PDHom(UK) There are many scenarios resulting in a Caesarian section.  Some are planned due to choice or a physical concern. And some are the result of an emergency situation and not planned.  In any scenario, the woman still goes through trauma and a healing process afterwards...

by Rachel Adams Gonzaleswww.doterrabliss.com    I began using doTERRA essential oils when my son was a baby. My husband and I were looking for natural remedies that were effective, safe, wouldn't require an extensive education in proper use and were reasonably priced. Reading the extensive list of...

It’s that time of year again, the carefree days of summer… or are they? Did you know that in the medical community summer is called the “trauma season”? This summer nearly 3 million children under the age of 14 will be rushed to emergency rooms for serious injuries? More than 2,500 of those children...

by Cristina Proano In 1996 my husband and I had been trying to get pregnant, we saw different doctors and we felt that they didn't necessarily know what was going on but they tried different things that really didn't work with us as a couple or with me as a person and that was very exhausting. The...

There’s no doubt about it – the holiday season is the most challenging on our health. All the family get-togethers, the mall-hopping and hustle and bustle of shopping decreases our workouts and distracts us from the things that keep us healthy. Increasing the chances that we’ll make poorer choices f...

by Anne Salazar-Dunbar, Therapeutic Herbalist  (This article is intended to address the needs of the woman who wishes to balance her cycles, and thereby enhancing her fertility.) Once a month or so, women are reminded of their Power and their deep connection to Creation. In some traditional cultur...

by Dr. Tyson Perez  More than any other year in practice, 2012 has brought me more nervous, frightened and frustrated parents and patients seeking advice about whooping cough and the related vaccine.  News reports of  whooping cough outbreaks across the country have created an environment of fear a...

By Dr. Dean Raffelock I am often asked by pregnant women if the artificial sugar Aspartame is safe for them and their developing babies. Postnatal mothers also ask me if it is safe for them to drink aspartame sweetened diet drinks for postpartum weight loss. My answer to both questions is an emphat...

by Drs. Joe & Stacey MerloGood Vibrations Family Chiropractic    Most people don’t think of getting chiropractic care for their newborn, but infancy and childhood are the most effective time in a person’s life to receive chiropractic adjustments. Some studies have shown that by age 11 the average ...

by Anne Salazar-Dunbar  Although hormonal imbalance and all the challenges that can go along with it are rampant, most people are not aware of the power and safety of herbal medicine in this regard. But traditional cultures have been utilizing botanical medicine for this purpose for centuries. At ...

Creating a Healthy and Safe Sunscreen Balance – Vitamin D and Skin Color Over the past 150,000 years, skin color has evolved depending on the migration patterns of our ancestors.   Skin pigmentation changed to ensure our ability to adapt to new environmental and geographical regions.  As civilizati...

by Experience Life Chiropractic   Have you ever met a pregnant woman who is under great chiropractic care?  If you have, then you probably noticed that within a matter of minutes she tells you all about her chiropractor and the ways chiropractic has helped her enjoy her pregnancy more! What’s all ...

by Drs. Ian and Lindsay Hoffman Did you know?  A recent article in Reuters Health News suggested that more parents are taking their children to the chiropractor, and are very happy they have done so!  Studies published in 2007 and 2008 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and th...

by Vicki Wolfrum, CNM, IBCLC   Newborn self attachment Newborn self attachment demonstrates the ability to initiate breastfeeding, all on their very own in the first hour of life.  The newborn brain is miraculously hardwired with 9 self directed steps that help the baby find and seek the mother's...

By Carol Yeh-Garner, LCSW, HBCE, CHF Fear‚ fear of pain, fear of failure, fear of change. Fear can be so powerful. When you're pregnant, you know you have to give birth to your baby. It's still months & months away & oftentimes, you try not to think about how you'll manage the pain of labor. Or may...