Preconception Health and Chiropractic

I know it's scary. But what if you actually pursued your dreams? Do you even know what they are?... Is the fear of failure getting in your way? Do your dreams seem unrealistic or impossible? What I know for SURE is that there is no way you will ever reach them if you don't even try. As we get older we tend to fall into our responsibilities forgetting that we get this one life to create whatever it is our hearts desire. This is one of the reasons I love working with and taking care of children so much. They are a constant reminder of what is possible in our world and how beautiful it really is. They don't have the limiting beliefs that we have created for ourselves as adults. They see the possibility of what their life could be...and we encourage them! Take a minute to remember yourself as a child- what would you say to that child if they shared with you their dreams for their life?? You're Worth It. Just Try.

How well would your car drive if your wheels were on the roof? While that is an extreme example it demonstrates the importance of structure when it comes to function- and this is true for everything! Even you health. The structure of your spine is of vital importance to the function of your nervous system- which includes your brain, spinal cord and all of your nerves!... Your nervous system is literally the most important system in your body- you can't live without it! It controls every single thing that happens. This is why the structure of your spine is SO important. And this is why no matter what we are working towards in our office... THIS is where we start. The same thing can be said for your cells- structure matters. And what are eggs and sperm? Cells. The foundation matters. ALL the time. So that is what we focus on. And that is why we get the results we do. Curious about how structure.... or lack there of is effecting your health or ability to conceive? Call us today at 515-985-2030 to schedule your free consultation with the doctor to learn more.

New Year, New You.Not Quite I mean, yes, it’s a new year, that’s for sure, but EVERY DAY is a new you, in every way you WANT a new you. I hear people say you only get one body in this lifetime... Reality is, your cells are turning over EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. There is only ONE tissue in your ENTIRE BODY that doesn’t turn over in your lifetime - any guesses? My point with all this is while you can’t buy yourself a new nervous system, you sure can improve upon all of the organs already existing in your OWN body. Chiropractic care is a vital piece to keep that nervous system humming along, and the Schaefer Protocol is there to support all the aspects you need for the healthiest body possible. SO... If you're ready to start the new year off on a good note give us a call at 515-985-2030 to make your appointment today!

39 weeks and 2 days pregnant with NO stretch marks. I get asked all the time what I use on my belly to accomplish this and the truth is- that is what matters the least! Hydration is a HUGE player in healthy skin.... You can put all the creams and serums on it you want but at the end of the day your skin is made of cells and your cells are made from your body- so that leads to the question... what in my body is building my cells?? Does my body have what it needs to build healthy cells? Proper hydration, real foods and supplementation for the things that are no longer in our foods are all essentials in healthy cells which includes your skin! Our skin is also the largest organ in our body and does a TON of detoxing. So-Anything in your system that is being detoxed will come out of your skin. So while it is important externally to take good care of your skin- most people miss the bigger picture that your skin is made from within so that is the best place to start :)

Morning sickness, blood pressure problems and blood sugar problems can take the immense joy right out of pregnancy. Many of the common health challenges in pregnancy aren’t found in couples who use The Schaefer Protocol prior to becoming pregnant. Doing preconception work not only improves the quality of your pregnancy, it changes the exact life you’re bringing into the world in numerous ways - and your grandkids, too!... Two tips for great preconception care: - Get sensitive - insulin sensitive, that is! Becoming insulin sensitive means you’re also become metabolically sensitive, a GREAT way for hormones to be happy and healthy! - Make sure you’re BOTH doing the work! Fertility is a shared journey, it’s not a one person journey. Have you noticed a difference in pregnancies when you focused on preconception health?