Why Why Why would a child get spinal adjustments?

“How do little kids get nerve irritation?”

Nerve irritations (or vertebral subluxations) occur as a part of normal daily life. They result from physical, chemical and emotional stressors or ‘insults’ to our health, such as bad posture, prolonged postures, sleeping on the tummy, knocks and falls, poor food choices, dehydration, exposure to chemicals and toxins, and stress and anxiety. Even before these lifestyle stressors have an impact, nerve irritation can occur in the uterus from awkward positioning, restriction of movement, and exposure to toxins, and from birth complications such as long labours, very fast labours, or forceps or caesarean delivery.
When we appreciate how important the nervous system is and how easily it can be hindered and impaired it makes sense that all children deserve to have a well-adjusted spine and nervous system … it makes sense that chiropractic is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.

10 reasons parents take their children to see a chiropractor:

1. To maximise their child’s neural plasticity (brain and nerve development).
2. To enhance their child’s overall health and wellbeing.
3. To strengthen immunity and reduce the incidence of colds, ear-aches and general illness.
4. To help with colic and Irritable Baby Syndrome.
5. To help with asthma, breathing difficulties and allergies.
6. To improve spinal posture.
7. To improve their child’s ability to concentrate.
8. To assist with behavioural disorders and enhance emotional wellbeing.
9. To help alleviate digestive problems.
10. To assist with bed-wetting and sleep issues.

Your child’s health is their greatest asset.


Read more —> http://welladjustedbabies.com/why-parents-take-children-to-chiropractors/#ixzz1ZOm9kr7Z
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Keeping it Simple - Healthy Eating Strategies

HEALTHY EATING - Strategies to Keep it Simple

1.       Try to start the day off right.  In my perfect world the first thing I put into my body is either water (even better with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice) +/or a green drink.  For a green drink I will often pull out my Vitamix Blender (juicer or good blender will work) and add something like: spinach, celery, lemon, pear, water.  OR I have a glass of water and add 1-2 scoops of nanogreens (we carry them here) .  The idea is to rehydrate with something that is alkaline in pH (not acidic ... like coffee).

2.      THEN I have coffee.  It’s true.  I enjoy coffee.  I keep it to 1-2 cups per day and I try to buy organic coffee.  Coffee is one of the most heavily pesticide laden crops.  If I’m not willing to stop coffee this is my personal commitment to a better choice.  The same could be said for choosing green tea or herbal tea over black teas.

3.       Eating more often (5-6 meals per day) helps keep my blood sugar levels stable and avoids the binge eating that can occur when I’m ‘starving’.   My first meal begins within 30 minutes of waking and occurs every 2-3 hours thereafter until about 7 pm... ideally.  I also find I am more satisfied by these meals when I try and include a lean source of protein as part of every snack. 

4.      I don’t love water and I don’t hate water.  It’s true.  I’m ambivalent about it, but I do know that it makes me feel so much better when I keep my hydration levels up.  Everything in my body works with water so it’s a necessary part of my daily regime.  Sometimes it’s a challenge so I try and improve the chances by carrying around a really pretty & healthy 1L container (glass, stainless steel or BPA-free plastic) filled with water & lemon slices.  I drink 1 L before lunch and another before I leave the clinic.

5.      I only enjoy salads that other people make.  Have you ever noticed that?  Everyone else’s salad looks and tastes way better than mine.  That’s life!  If I rely on making a salad or cutting up veggies in the morning chances are it won’t happen.   Instead I make a really large salad 1-2X per week and use it all week long.  I put some in a travel dish and spice it up by adding leftover shrimp, beef or chickpeas to create variety each day.

6.      Love yourself.  Every day is a new day.  If today didn’t quite work out, try again tomorrow.

Thoughts on Simplifying the Concept of Regular Exercise

KEEPING IT SIMPLE

1.       Go easy on yourself.  Consider the idea that you don’t necessarily need to ‘stop’ any particular habit – just ‘add in’ healthier habits.  Chances are those less desirable activities will go to the wayside.

2.      Create an activity schedule.  I find that if you wait to find ‘the time’ to be more active the time tends not to present itself.  Schedule it.

3.       When you schedule activities try not to sabotage yourself.  Never ask yourself “Do I feel like running this morning?”   Chances are the answer may be “no”.  Don’t even go there in your brain.  Just wake up and get ‘er done!  You’ll be pleased you did.

4.      Do activities that interest you.  What’s the point of me telling you to do pilates or lane swimming if neither activity appeals to YOU?  I’m convinced activity needs to be fun.

5.      Think a little about what creates long term success for you.  If you are great at being self motivated then the basement home gym will likely work for you.  If you are like me, then you do better when you realize that you enjoy the social aspect of exercise.  For me, home gyms are generally great for hanging my clothes.  Group exercise classes, run groups and reliable training buddies work best.

6.      Cross train.  Variety is the spice of life!  Doing any one activity EVERY time you exercise may create boredom and slow down your ability to reach your fitness goals.  Doing a variety of activities keeps things fresh and will often help you avoid overtraining injuries.

7.       Start off on the right foot.  If you require particular footwear or training accessories try your best to get them right from the start.  Having the proper support ensures you are less likely to injure yourself.  If you feel sore or overtrained ask for advice … from us!

8.      Love yourself! Every day is a new day so if today didn’t turn out the way you wanted don’t stress.  Tomorrow is a  new chance to improve upon your habits. 

DR. LAURA FOSTER

Chiropractic Care and Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatments options are unlimited and range from mainstream

medicine to holistic whole body healing. 

It is an intelligent choice for the cancer centres that are offering Chiropractic care as a part of their cancer patient's overall treatment plan.  It makes perfect sense to anyone who understands the impact quality chiropractic care has on the central nervous system and our immune system responses.

To see more: Chiropractic Care at Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Chiropractic care involves the detecting and analyzing of physical interference to the nervous system, and the reduction of interference to the nervous system through the application of specific spinal adjustments. By progressively freeing your nervous system of interfence it allows you to more clearly and accurately perceive your changing needs. As a result, it restores your healing capabilities for increased energetic function and vitality.