​Oh snap…I’m pregnant. How did that happen? Who knew a little person could grow inside of me.  Attach itself like a parasite and feed off me for 9 months. Sounds like the plot of a horror movie to me. If you are like most women when you find out you are pregnant. You have some shock, fear, excitement, a combination of all of the above.  You may even feel like pooping on yourself. Don’t do it, pooping on yourself is for labor not finding out you are pregnant. (More on that later.) Now let me put this out there. This may be a very entertaining, interactive book but it also has some valuable info. So enjoy it take it in the tub, on the toilet, in the bed, sleep with it, take it on a date, whatever you need to do to have the best pregnancy and birth possible.  From time to time I will suggest some extra work on your part. Now I’m not asking for your left kidney just asking for you to get the most out of whatever you paid for this book. 

All around the world many people are experiencing winter blues. Winter blues occurs during the winter months when the sun is not out for as long compared to the summer. Many people experience symptoms of sadness, depression, lack of motivation, plus much more. To turn your blue to yellow. Try these simple tips. 

1. Take extra vitamin D. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin so be sure to speak with your doctor, naturopath, etc about how much is enough to take for your body. 

2. Go outside when you can. Your skin produces vitamin D when exposed to sunlight so get some rays whenever possible.

3. Eat a clean diet. A clean diet means avoid the soda, processed food, and sugar. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. An unhealthy diet can increase the moodiness during the winter blues. 

4. Get your blood moving. Meaning get some exercise. Exercising increases blood flow. Studies state exercise can dramatically improve mood and depression symptoms. So take 30 minutes a day to improve your state of mind. 

5. Listen to your favorite jams. There are several studies that conclude music therapy can improve your mood. 

Our body’s has the amazing ability to heal itself when placed under the right environment. What does that really mean? When you break a bone the doctor re-aligns the bone then places a cast on it to allow it to heal. Your body could then naturally heal itself. When the bone is not set properly it heals but not in the correct position, which can cause other issues.

​Imagine if the bones in your spine are in the wrong position. What this does is creates interference between your spine and brain, creating fog in the communication channels between the two. When this happens your brain has a difficult time healing the body. This can then be seen with sickness such as pain, digestive issues, reproductive issues, respiratory issues, and many more. Thus imagine a spine with no interference, a spine in alignment that can communicate freely with the brain. The nervous system the most important system in the body can then function at optimal level. An optimal functioning nervous system allows for the potential of an optimal functioning body. 

Bed wetting or the scientific term enuresis is the process of which a child/adult urinates involuntary while sleeping after being fully potty training. Bed wetting may seem like a laughing matter as a kid when your little sister or brother did this, but for a child this can be a humiliating occurrence. 

Once it is ruled out that a child knows how to use the bathroom, the next thing that should be addressed is, is the child aware that they have to urinated while asleep, or are they just being lazy, or do they truly have a misalignment that causes bed wetting. Once it has been established that the child may have a misalignment. I come up with a plan for the parents. This often includes a bedwetting diary for the child to keep track of their bed wetting with mom and dad. This plan allows parents and the child to see their own progress. With chiropractic adjustments and a few routine changes, children that wet their beds can then have sleep overs without being embarrassed. He or she can finally wake up dry. To learn more about how chiropractic care can help with bed wetting check out the articles below. 

​http://icpa4kids.org/Chiropractic-Research/Bed-Wetting/

Did you know your nervous system controls everything in your body? It allows your heart to beat, your lungs to breathe, your bones to move, etc. A unhealthy nervous system leads to many issues both musculoskeletal and visceral. When the nerves that go everywhere cannot communicate effectively with your brain due to misalignments the result is decrease state of health. This decrease state in health include many problems such as pain, visceral issues such as digestive issues, respiratory issues, reproductive issues,weight problems, the list continues. 

So how do you keep your nervous system healthy. Chiropractors are trained to analyze the spine and extremities to find and remove these misalignments. Once this misalignment is removed the nervous system can function at its optimal state and allow the rest of the body to function at its best. What does that mean? That means less pain, improved digestive system, respiratory, reproductive system, and all other systems in the body. It is your call you either continue to live life with a subpar nervous system or get chiropractic care and improve your well being and ultimately your life. 

Below you will find a chart that shows common signs of dysfunction due to the affected nerve supply. Take a look. 

1.   Get enough sleep.
     Go to sleep 30 minutes before you usually do.

2.   Drink a vegetable, fruit, shake every day.
      I use spinach, carrots, and a small cup of fruit with water. If you do not like the taste               change up the fruit, or add raw honey and lemon.

3.   Get chiropractic care regularly.
      Chiropractors perform a gentle adjustment that allows the body to heal itself through           the nervous system. A healthy nervous system equals a healthier you.

4.    Create Goals.
       Each month write down the things you want to accomplish whether that is personal,              business, or financial.

5.    Lastly walk 20 minutes every day.
       You do not have to be a gym rat to be healthy. Start a walking routine.