Belly bands are definitely a buzzword when it comes to pregnancy, especially if you are experiencing low back or pelvic pain. In this blog we are going to discuss the why and when associated with belly bands. We will also [...]

Lately we have been discussing food with a number of patients. Many of our patients understand the need for healthy proteins, fats and carbohydrates in their daily diets, but we have mainly been discussing how much! We tend to see [...]

Constipation Celiac Disease Bacteria Overgrowth Food Allergies/Intolerances Thyroid Disorders Hormone Imbalances These above listed issues can all be causes of bloating occurring in an individual. It is not an exhaustive list, but points to a number of reasons why we [...]

Many women mention that they pee their pants at the most inopportune times - while weightlifting, sneezing while pregnant, laughing postpartum or even jumping on a trampoline 10 years after the birth of your last child. Unfortunately this seems to [...]

Things we know all too well: “it takes 30 days to form a habit”, “habits will be broken if not disciplined enough to do it every single day”, etc. What if those things could be true, but they aren’t the [...]

Welcome back to the dancer blog! Last time we discussed dance and the menstrual cycle. We broke down the hormonal changes that occur throughout menstruation and how we can modify our dance training to take advantage of fluctuating hormonal levels [...]

Recently, I had a fairly severe back injury. I’ve had severe back injuries in the past but this one was a little different. It lingered for about 4 weeks and did not seem to respond to my usual treatment methods. [...]

If you have a child that had reflux as a baby, you likely were very tired and possibly frustrated for a while until your child “grew out of it”. Your baby’s provider probably told you that reflux is common and [...]

We are well aware of the endless benefits of varieties of vegetables in our diet, but how we extract those benefits from the food in the most effective way is often lesser known. Today we will be discussing the compound [...]

We've all heard the term, but do we actually know what it is, how common it is and how it can impact your postpartum recovery? Let's learn! During Pregnancy 100% of pregnant women will have a diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) [...]

Gentian is a bitter herb, with its roots used for centuries in herbalism to greatly support the digestive system. It is used for problems such as loss of appetite, intestinal gas, diarrhea, gastritis, heartburn, and vomiting. Its uses can venture [...]

Chiropractors are conservative healthcare providers that do not perform surgery or prescribe medications. We use our hands to help the body heal, but occasionally will suggest a variety of supplements to help as well. Advil, Tylenol, Aleve and Excedrin are [...]