I have seen some great results when working with patients who have Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) symptoms including pain, popping, clicking, tenderness, tension, and difficulty chewing in and around the jaw area. I apply gentle adjustments to the joint itself and then work with the soft tissues that are involved with the TMJ. Two muscles responsible […]
The following information is provided by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. www.Icpa4kids.org More and more parents are seeking chiropractic care for their children. Many spinal problems seen in adults began as early as birth. Even so called “natural” birthing methods can stress an infant’s spine and developing nerve system. The resulting irritation to the nerve […]
er·go·nom·ics – The study of efficiency in working environments. Many ailments can be provoked or prevented depending on how you use and position your body every day. “You’d better quit making that silly face, or it might get stuck that way for good.” –Aunt Creep Somewhat of a joke and somewhat truthful; the […]
Every cell in the human body is constantly performing an elegant balancing act to manage inflammation. The food that we eat can encourage this balance in favor of either ant-inflammatory or pro-inflammatory states. The Standard American Diet or the SAD diet is far too high in Omega-6 fatty acids. These are found in poultry, eggs, […]
The Kefir Workshop was a success! Jennifer and I had so much fun sharing some of our favorite probiotic snacks and discussing the wonderful benefits of a balanced Gastro-Intestinal system. We look forward to repeating it again soon! A How-To Guide that I distributed at this workshop is available at this link: How to prepare […]
We had a fun time at the Lenexa Community Days Parade on the 4th of July! Thank you to friends and family for all of your support. We distributed over 2,000 children’s spinal health brochures to the community that were provided by StraightenUpAmerica.org. These exercises and stretches that just take 3 minutes to perform everyday […]
“Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food.” -Hippocrates Are you trying to be healthier? It starts with food. Proper gastrointestinal health is paramount in optimizing the immune system. There are many exciting discoveries being made about how our gut communicates with our brain. As it turns out, we are and […]
Call 913-283-9803 to schedule A breech baby is when the fetus is in any position other than the preferred and optimal head down position or vertex/cephalic position. Due to complications that may arise during delivery, obstetricians often encourage the cesarean section delivery of breech babies. The woman’s uterus is a large muscle that houses and […]
Stress has become a fact of life, and for some, the daily norm. Although occasional stress can help improve our focus and performance, living with chronic stress can backfire by causing anxiety, depression, and serious health problems. Understanding who we are, knowing our major struggles, putting them in perspective, and taking action can help us […]
1. Pain is the last symptom of dysfunction. A patient’s back is often restricted or unstable for months or years before it presents as a problem and they show up in a chiropractor’s office. In addition, the absence of pain is not health. While medication may be needed, if you take a pill and the […]
