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Advice on living a healthful lifestyle
Advice on living a healthful lifestyle
There is an epidemic of hidden intolerance to wheat products. Not just for to the Celiac disease patients or the gluten-sensitive, but everyone. Gluten is the primary protein found in wheat but there are other components to the wheat grain that are also be causing major problems. White flour is no exception. You may be […]
If your children are in need of their school and sports physicals, please call me at 913-283-9803 to schedule your visit for just $35. I am excited to meet your kiddos and make sure they are in great shape for their upcoming events. Dr. Kelly Baltuska, DC
Buy Kefir Grains Starter Kit for $20 at Baltuska Chiropractic What is Kefir? Kefir is a fermented milk beverage that contains a powerful supply of beneficial probiotics. One of the very best and most affordable ways to get healthy bacteria through your diet is to obtain raw milk and convert it to kefir yourself. […]
Turmeric is a culinary spice that is created from a plant native to South Asia. It is one of the many ingredients in curry and it is what makes mustard yellow. Turmeric’s active ingredient, Curcumin, has an anti-inflammatory medicinal property that rivals medication. Reviewing some 700 studies, Duke University concluded that, “Turmeric outperforms many pharmaceuticals […]
The following information is presented in a clinical and theoretical framework. Dr. Baltuska DOES NOT practice Dentistry. This practice is NOT recommended as a replacement to your regular dental hygiene protocol. Oil pulling is a practice dating back thousands of years, having originated with Ayurvedic medicine. This involves rinsing the mouth with 1 or 2 […]
Have We Lost Touch with the Earth? Do you notice you feel better when you walk barefoot on the Earth? Long walks on the beach may have more to offer than romance and peace of mind. Research indicates that electrons from the Earth have antioxidant effects that can protect your body from inflammation and its […]
Kombucha has been around for more than 2,000 years and has a rich anecdotal history of health benefits that rival the “cure-all” and “the fountain of youth”. It is a fermented tea drink made from a SCOBY which is an acronym for a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast. It is one example of Mother […]
Conventional farming procedures have provided larger yields of produce per harvest, but at what cost? These larger plants have been shown to be nutrient poor and laden with pesticide residues. The suffix “cide” means “to kill”. This is very unfortunate for the health conscious shopper who specifically chooses to buy fruits and vegetables to improve […]
The modern American medical system has become the leading cause of death and injury in the United States. From medical errors to adverse drug reactions to unnecessary procedures, heart disease, cancer deaths and infant mortality, statistics from the most respected medical and scientific journals and investigative reports by the Institutes of Medicine demonstrate that American […]
One of the simplest ways to improve health right this moment is absolutely free! Breathe deeply to increase oxygen intake, relieve stress, cleanse the body of toxins, improve digestion, alkalize your blood and much more. What’s wrong with how I breathe now? Without the practice of conscious breathing, you may be unaware that you are, in a […]