Angelica LOVES Iceland, and it grows as tall as me – or taller from what I hear. It’s got a strong, tall stalk and huge flower head, with leafy arms that reach for the sky and the sun that never sets. Iceland is a place of extremes: it’s all day or all night. At any moment, a volcano could engulf the entire island, and everyone is very aware of that. The people are all work or all play – and I think the extremes of the climate and land encourage that.

The gentle Queen of the Thrones® Castor Oil combined with the Packs/compresses help support:

• Better sleep

• More regular bowel movements

• Youthful-looking skin

• Less bloating

• Less stress

Pregnancy is an extraordinary, beautiful, and exciting time in a woman’s life, and a maternity photo shoot is the perfect way to capture the beauty of the pregnant body and create memories for a lifetime. As pregnancy progresses though, many changes that the body goes through can lead to discomfort, pain, and reduced mobility. Chiropractic care can help alleviate some of these pains, maintain spinal health, and prepare the body for a safe and healthy pregnancy.

Sarsaparilla

Smilax spp.

warm, moist, tonifying

Taste:pungent, sweet, slightly salty

Family:Liliaceae

Medicinal parts:roots

Actions:hepatic, digestive, nutritive, alterative, adrenal tonic, immune modulator, diuretic, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, emollient, anti-rheumatic

Affinities: liver

Notable constituents:glycyphyllin, parillin, beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol, smilostanols, sarsaponin, smilasaponin, sarsaparilloside

Dandelion

Root (Liver stimulant):

Let’s start with the root. Dandelion root is a safe and effective liver stimulant. It increases bile flow and hepatocyte activity. This helps you “detox”, but we’re not talking about a “cleanse” here. Dandelion works steadily and gently, not in a forceful, overriding way – it keeps the waste drainage running smoothly, so you clear out what needs to be disposed of. Improving liver function has effects that show up all throughout the body – it can reduce rashes, improve skin presentation, and reduce constipation. It also helps with hormonal balance, because some of the “waste” the liver has to process is in fact excess hormones which need to be eliminated, so dandelion can even help with PCOS and PMS.

Stinging Nettle Leaf

This amazing plant is mostly known for its high mineral content including: iron, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper, boron and strontium. It is also high in vitamins A, C, K and B’s. It contains phytonutrients like: chlorophyll, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, quercetin and rutin.

Are you ready to start your baby on solid foods? Are you overwhelmed by all the contradicting information that’s out there? Yeah, I don’t blame you, its confusing. With most things in parenting, I try to encourage you to make choices that feel right, authentic, and natural. I also try to recommend something easy because many things that are easy are also pretty natural and holistic. I found Baby-Led Weaning after attending a local workshop on the topic and I’m so glad I did. I am looking forward to using it in the future.

I love books! Even more if they are about birth, parenting, natural health, breastfeeding, communication and personal growth. So as a book junkie Here are some of my top favorites and links to each!

A detox bath is a great way to help your child relax and boost their immune system. This is a great routine if your child is exposed to potential illnesses, harsh chemicals, and environmental or medical toxins. Of course, chiropractic is a great thing to pair with this bath protocol to ensure proper brain and nervous system function.

There are many things you can start implementing today even before diving into mineral balancing that will help set your body on a healthier path. Today we are going to discuss some of those strategies! Some may seem common sense, but think about which of these you could do better with.

Today, I wanted to take some time to discuss ways that we encounter heavy metals. When we know how this can happen we have more power to decrease or eliminate our exposure! Some very common heavy metals that I have experienced most of my patients struggle with are: Mercury, Aluminum and Arsenic.

This blog post is referenced from The Root Cause Protocol’s website and is going to be a spotlight on the “anemia of pregnancy,” which is a condition thatI have recently learned about, and is “myth-treated” in the world of conventional obstetrics and midwifery. They sadly don’t seem to be aware of the natural concept of “hemodilution” that occurs during the course of pregnancy and I am going to shed some light on what I have learned to help save you and your baby some stress.

Lately, I have been learning so much from the Root Cause Protocol as I have gotten into HTMA. I have not dove in completely yet, but I probably will be soon, since there is so much biochemical logic (brings me back to undergrad and chiropractic school) in Dr. Morley’s work!

Here’s a must read by Kate Clancy who de-bunks the popular myth that women engaged in menstruation will develop iron-deficiency anemia.

I am excited to announce a new service that I am adding to the practice!

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis!

Some of you know that I have been taking a mineral analysis course, so what is it you ask?!

A recent research article discussed the history of the decline in sperm counts of more the 50% since the 1970’s! At the same time mens problems with conceiving are going up, erectile disfunction is increasing, testosterone levels are declining by 1% per year.

Infertility is too prevalent today. And this staggering statistic is one reason that we are so passionate about helping you achieve optimal health and therefore conceive the healthiest babies!

With all of the food documentaries out there now, from Forks Over Knives, What the Health, Game Changers and Seaspriacy to name a few, we have seen how what we eat affects not only our bodies, but the environment as a whole. Hence, why I am vegan!

Focused on environmental protection, Earth Day events are held throughout the world to raise awareness and take action in support of Mother Earth. Unless you’re planning on attending an event, April 22nd is probably just another day.  Fortunately, it doesn’t take much to support the environment and you can get started today!  For example, you probably don’t realize how your eating habits can affect the environment…

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder, with symptoms first appearing before the age of 3. Impaired social interaction and communication, along with restricted and repetitive behaviors, are the major symptoms.

Mama Natural is an awesome website, full of great resources for everything pregnancy and newborn care! These are some of Genevieve’s tips and a few of my own for breastfeeding difficulties:

Breastfeeding is based on supply and demand, and sometimes we run into problems. The root cause varies, from hormonal imbalance, to glandular tissue issues, to an incorrect latch.

Most parents are familiar with the all-too-common ear infection, known medically as otitis media. They happen to be the most common ailment in preschool-aged children.