Avoiding Sickness While Going Back to School

 

Yes that time is here that most kids are getting back into school! And what comes with that beyond lasting friendships and serious education?

Sickness. Yes. Sickness.

Now as far as I see it, if your kids are getting sick, guess what? Their immune system is working! But when you feel like the whole fall and winter is just back to back sickness for your family or even just one of your kids it’s time to take some action.

And while we know that chiropractic adjustments help improve the immune system. there are other supplements and products that I use with my family to keep us ahead of the game and recommend for you.

 

Supplements

These supplements help boost immunity. You can get these online or in stores. Look for the organic and non-gmo brands if they’re available.

  1. Zinc – helps immmune cells, promotes antibodies (bad guy fighters) and can help with.
  2. Vitamin C – an amazing antioxidant that doesn’t get enough credit. Everybody knows Vitamin C so it’s commonly overlooked. This cell protector and antioxidant is essential.
  3. Elderberry – antioxidant and is anti-inflammatory. Also used to help shorten the duration of sickness.
  4. Echinacea – used to stimulate the immune system. And from what I have read, the research is somewhat mixed on this one, which is why it’s last, but I lean towards Echinacea being a benefit instead of being null.

 

Products 

  1. Copper Zap – copper is an amazing metal – killing virus and bacteria on contact. Every time we fly somewhere or when we feel a sore throat, stuffy noses or anything nasal (including allergies) we use our Copper Zaps. (Use it on coldsores and zits as well. Amazing.) You might think they’re expensive but I’m telling you – it will be amazing. I’m on their email list so try this code when you check out: ZAP10
  2. Zicam Nasal Spray – I discovered this from my wife’s famiily and I’ve never looked back. Using this homeopathic remedy preventatively and when you feel something coming on is extremely helpful.

 

Other things you can do that are simple to improve health

  1. Take a water bottle to school.
  2. Have your kids take their own lunch – I saw that there are some fun options for lunch in high schools these days compared to the soggy Chic-fil-a sandwiches and pizza by the slice that was available when I was in high school. Healthy lunches are simple with planning and preparation. Make sure your kids are getting the best fuel for their bodies.

My goal is to help you stop one viral or bacterial infection for one of your kids, that potentially stops two, three or four for your entire family. Ya know, cuz sharing is caring – and most sickness will be shared with at least one family memeber. Have a great start to the new school year!

Will Prenatal Chiropractic Care Benefit Me?

Pregnancy is a very special time in a mother’s life where women’s bodies endure a variety of chemical, emotional, and physical changes, which can often lead to high levels of pain or discomfort. Many women experience classic pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness, heartburn, indigestion, and general back pains. Just because these symptoms are common, does not mean you should have to live with them. Chiropractic care can help identify the cause of these symptoms and lead to a smoother pregnancy and delivery.

Back Pain

One of the most common symptoms in pregnant women is general back pains, whether this includes the low back or sciatic nerves, mid-back, or upper back and neck. As a fetus grows and becomes heavier, this causes a woman’s center of gravity to shift, affecting posture and the overall alignment of the spine. Integrated chiropractic care can help realign the spine, which can in turn help alleviate pain from different areas of the spine.

Nausea, Vomiting, Heartburn, and Indigestion

As if backaches and pains aren’t enough, many pregnant women experience “morning sickness”, which often lasts longer than just the morning. This could include a combination of nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and indigestion. Heartburn and indigestion often go hand in hand with nausea and vomiting. Chiropractic adjustments can help increase the nervous system’s response, which may reduce many of these symptoms. 

Breech Baby

Towards the end of a pregnancy, there is no longer a lot of space for a baby to move around in the uterus. This is the time when a baby positions itself head down for birth. Although this doesn’t always happen. When a woman’s pelvis is misaligned, this may reduce the amount of room for the baby to develop, and therefore make it difficult for the baby to get into the best position for delivery. A breech baby is one who is not in a head-down position. This is common towards the end of pregnancies and most babies will flip themselves, but about 4% of babies remain in the breech position. 

So, can a chiropractor flip my breech baby? Think about it like this…a chiropractor can do certain adjustments that alleviate stress and create more space in the pelvis so that your baby can move more freely and adjust to the proper head-down position. Chiropractic care can be beneficial as a preventative measure throughout pregnancy or leading right up to birth. 

Integrated chiropractic care is the safest answer to ensuring a smooth, healthy pregnancy and delivery. Email us with questions at [email protected] or call us at 208-939-0775 to see what prenatal chiropractic care can do for you.

Paralysed Man Walks Again

You’ve probably heard the adage that “there’s no such thing as a spine replacement surgery”. And while that still holds true, there have been CRAZY advancements in this field. No, these advancements are not for anybody who has chronic pain, but instead is for those who are suffering from motor function loss (meaning their muscles don’t receive signals to move as they should).

Researchers have been studying how technology can be used to target spinal nerve roots. Recently, there has been a huge breakthrough in the medical world with the use of electrical implants. This has led to three paralyzed patients being able to walk and regain mobility in arm, legs, and other body parts.

So how does this work?

Nerves in the spinal cord send signals from the brain to the legs. When the spine is damaged, these signals are too weak to create movement. The implant sends electrical pulses to the muscles, mimicking the actions of the brain, which enhances the signal, allowing the patient to walk. 

Patients control these movements using a software on a tablet; the tablet connects to a pacemaker-like device which then sends signals to the electrical implant. The patient is able to use the tablet to issue certain instructions such as standing, walking, cycling, or kicking the legs for things like swimming.

 

Michel Roccati was in a motorbike accident in 2017, where he severed his spinal cord, causing a complete loss of feeling and movement in his legs. The implanted electrodes allowed Roccati to reactivate his muscles with electrical stimulation controlled from a tablet. Roccati used the device as part of his routine training and rehabilitation, which is now part of his daily life. 

Prior to the accident, Roccati was very active and loved boxing, running, and fitness training. He was determined to be able to do the things he loved again, which was a huge factor in the progress that he made. 

There is still significant research that needs to be done to determine the sustainability of the device. Professor Grégoire Courtine, who led the team who developed this technology stated “This is not a cure for spinal cord injury. But it is a critical step to improve people’s quality of life. We are going to empower people. We are going to give them the ability to stand, to take some steps. It is not enough, but it is a significant improvement.” Although this is not a cure, this creates hope for so many people that have sustained devastating injuries to the spinal cord.

While accidents happen and cause lasting spinal issues, there is a lot that can be done to maintain spinal flexibility and mobility. It is never too early or late to see what chiropractic can do for you. If you live in Boise, Idaho or surrounding areas, reach out and see what chiropractic can do for your chronic or acute pains. There is hope and we can help you find the best course of action – even if that means that chiropractic isn’t the answer. If you’re not in our area, reach out to us and we will help you find a quality chiro.

 

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/feb/07/paralysed-man-walks-again-thanks-to-electrodes-in-his-spine

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60258620

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/scientific-advances-are-allowing-people-with-paralysis-to-walk-again#The-technologys-potential

Relax This February

What are you doing for that special one in your life?

Have you thought about that yet? 

Men…I’m MOSTLY talking to you.

Yes, February is all about love. And because we love you, we’re doing another giveaway! We want to give you and someone you love the chance to get away from it all.

And it’s hard to get out of town sometimes. So how about a chance to win a staycation? This will include a one night stay at Inn The Pines, and a soak for 2 at The Springs in Idaho City. 

You don’t want to miss this!

Here’s what you need to do.

  1. Leave a review on Google [http://www.ratehc.com] (if you already have then you’re halfway there!)
  2. Take your best guess at how many gummy bears are in the jar! 

 

 

Hurry and get your guesses in by February 25th because our winner will be announced on February 28th! 

And yes, that’s after Valentine’s day – we realize that. 

So we have a simple gift that can keep on giving. 

We’re offering Massage Packages the whole month of February! Is there any better way to say “I love you” than with a massage package? 

No. You should have answered with “No”.

Whether it’s for a significant other, family and friends, or even yourself – because you deserve it. 

 

Option 1: Buy three 1-hour long massages and get 1-hour free. ($210)

Or

Option 2: Buy two 90-minute massages and get 1-hour free. ($210)

 

One last thing to really soften the deal – 

The first EIGHT people who grab their massage package will get a FREE Lush Bath Bomb.

Email us at hello@chiropractorinmeridian or call us at 208-939-0775 to get your massage package today.

A Fresh Start

Either you love the idea of New Year’s goals or you don’t. Maybe a few of you are in the middle and don’t care either way.

Regardless of how you feel about New Year’s Goals, there’s one thing that we can all agree on – how great it is to have a fresh start! A fresh start allows you to mentally reset. To change. To grant yourself the permission to move foward, becuase sometimes we need that permission from ourselves.

When starting anew, consider a few questions…

  1. What do you want?
    Defining what you want to see is essentail. Every success that you’ve had in your life has to do with what you THOUGHT about first. Defining what you want gives your subconscious something to work towards.
  2. What stands in your way right now?
    Many times it is clear what stands in our way. Many times it’s our own self-belief. Did that hurt your feelings? Well. Truth hurts sometimes. But the good news is that once you realize that you are truly capable of anything; you can progress forward knowing that it will not be easy but it’s not a matter of ease, it’s a matter of if you want what you want bad enough. 
  3. How do you see yourself overcoming these things?
    Once you identify what stands in your way, determine a way to overcome them. Your way may not be the right way, but in pushing foward and putting in the effort, the right way will present itself.

All of these questions can help cultivate an attitude of resolution. However, a lot of times we let our lack of patience get the best of us. We might try to find the fastest way from Point A to Point B… doesn’t matter – we just want to see results and we want to see them now!

We’ve all been there. 

But remember…     

Success is more about consistency than it is about intensity.

Now this post isn’t just a “ra-ra go-get-em tiger!” type post. I think there is a lot that can go into creating your perfect future, setting your best goals and allowing you to accomplish everything you’re wanting to accomplish. I think finding the time to create this for yourself is the hard part.

There’s a secret to finding the time.

It won’t happen. You have to schedule time. Especially for how busy you are with life! So, my call to action is for you to schedule time for yourself. Set it right now and arrange what needs to be arranged in order for you to truly start fresh. You won’t regret it.

Now let’s go get it!

What This Simple Genetic Test Can Do For Your Health

POST UPDATE: (To view a sample report, click here: Premium Health & Wellness Genetic Test)

 

It is no secret that diet and exercise are key to healthy living. Eating the right type of food, in the correct sized portions, and a regular exercise regimen can help you live a longer and healthier life.   

 

It is also not a secret that this is easier said than done. Fads in diet and exercise kick up once in a while claiming to be the final answer to achieving the perfect weight and body. There has not been a single fad that has worked for every single person. Where Keto diet works for some, Vegan diet works for others and Raw Food diet works for still others

 

Exercise is no different. Some respond better to endurance training while others respond better to strength training.

 

Why this difference? Why isn’t there one set of rules which work for everyone?

 

The answer lies in your genes.


I don’t use genetics as an excuse. But think of diet and fitness as somewhat as fingerprints. What works differs from person to person. However, this begs the question; how exactly do you figure out what will work for you? Is there a way to look into your DNA and find out whether you are a Keto diet person or a Raw Food person, whether you should do endurance training or strength training?

The Premium AGS Health & Wellness Genetic Test has the answer.

We have partnered with Advanced Genomics Services (AGS) and have designed the Health & Wellness Genetic Test which profiles the various genes that are key to your health and athletic performance. This test provides you with specific information which will help you make lifestyle choices in terms of diet, exercise, nutrition and weight management.  Brilliant, right?! Best part of it all, we are able to provide discounts for people we order the test for. (The test is usually $499, so with our discount it makes it easier!)

 

What exactly does the AGS Health & Wellness Genetic Test tell?

The Premium AGS Health & Wellness Genetic test gives you a plethora of information about what your genetic makeup says about what you should eat and how you should exercise. The test analyzes 23 to 51 unique genes. These genes determine how you metabolize your food and other related functions.

 

Based on this analysis, the test will give you detailed, actionable data to use when creating your optimal diet and exercise regimen.

 

Macronutrient requirement: The test will tell you exactly how much protein, carbohydrates, and fat should be in your ideal diet. For example, you may find that your diet should contain 15% protein, 65% carbohydrates, and 20% fats. No wonder the Keto diet did not work for you!

 

Fat Metabolism: The test will tell you how your body processes the fat that you ingest. You will understand whether it is the Monounsaturated fats that make you gain weight or Polyunsaturated fats. Nuts are a great source of nutrition and you should have a handful of nuts every day. However, the AGS Health & Wellness Genetic test will tell you whether you should eat Almonds (monounsaturated fats) rather than Walnuts (polyunsaturated fats).

 

Beverages: The test tells you how you metabolize components of beverages like those containing milk, caffeine, and alcohol. This makes it easy for you to determine whether or not it is the after-dinner coffee that is affecting your sleep or the evening wine.    

Supplements: The AGS Health & Wellness Genetic test will help you understand your vitamin supplement requirements. For instance, you may understand that your body is very good at absorbing plant-based Vitamin A, but not Vitamin B6. Thus, you are better informed about which supplements to opt for.

Behavior: The results of the test will help you understand your behavioral diets like food cravings, emotional eating or addictions.

Exercise: The genetic analysis will help you plan your exercise regimen. It will tell you how to distribute your exercise time between weight and endurance training to get the best results for your body.

AND MORE!…

To view a sample report, click here: Premium Health & Wellness Genetic Test

 

Translate the findings into a diet and exercise plan.

Most of us have heard of the different types of fats, the various vitamins etc. However, we are not very well aware of which foods contain exactly what. How can we translate the findings of the test into an actual diet plan? The results of all our Health & Wellness Genetic tests come with a suggested grocery list based on your genetic analysis. The grocery list gives a sample of the types of foods you need to include in your diet. Importantly, it will tell you which foods to avoid. The results also include suggested vitamin supplements.

Finally, the test results include an action plan to help you tailor an exercise routine.

 

The premium test also includes a report on the genetic predisposition for conditions like obesity, increased BMI, addictive behavior etc.

What is the testing procedure?

Genetic testing is a specialized area. However, the specialization is required for the analysts, not the test takers. Taking the test involves a few simple tests.

Order the test: AGS performs an array of genetic tests. Based on your specific needs and the depth of analysis required, you can choose any one of the tests and buy it. It is a simple online transaction which can be completed securely on our website.

Complete the form: Our test kit includes a simple form which essentially gives us the permission to test your DNA. We take privacy very seriously. You can rest assured that what happens at AGS stays between you and AGS. We do not share your genetic information with anyone.

Swab: The test includes cotton buds and secure bags along with instructions on how to collect a sample. It is as simple as swiping the cotton bud on the inside of the cheek. That’s it. Secure the bud in the sample bag provided and you are ready to ship it back to us.

Report: You will receive the analysis report two to three weeks after we receive the sample.

Schedule Consult: Once you have your results with you, you can schedule your one-on-one session with an AGS expert to review and understand the test results better. 

 

The Premium AGS Health & Wellness Genetic test is the one that I recommend.  It provides all of the insight mentioned above into your own body. It puts you in control of your own diet. It equips you with knowledge so that you can make confident and informed decisions about your diet, exercise, and a healthy and long life.  And that is a HUGE win in my book. You’ll notice that on this website they are around $499 for the test. But when you order through our office, you can save $150 immediately. Contact us today to get your test ordered. You can email us: [email protected] or use this contact form and just mention Genetic Test in the Message form. 

 

To view a sample report, click here: Premium Health & Wellness Genetic Test

Did Someone Spot The GRINCH!?

We had such a great turn out on December 1st for our Annual Chirstmas Movie Event! We watched the new Grinch movie and it was a HIT! You NEED to see the amazing costumes that the team worked up for this event.

 

Click on the video below now to check out how awesome this event was!

From all of us here at Highland Chiropractic, Merry Chirstmas and Happy New Year! Thank you for being part of the HC Tribe – you are what makes Highland amazing.

 

And if you weren’t able to make it out this year, this is something that we do every year, so join the HC Tribe and come see us today to make sure you can secure your future invite to our free HC Tribe Events in the future!

 

If you haven’t joined the Highland Tribe yet and would like to then get ahold of us here.

Ladies Night Out 2017

Ladies Night Out 2017 was great! We had such an amazing time and appreciate all the awesome support from our wonderful practice members. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, I’ll fill you in a bit. Ladies Night Out is one of our annual event that we hold to give back to those who have made Highland Chiropractic what it is today. (We seriously wouldn’t be here without, what I call, our Highland Tribe.)

This year we hosted the event at Twig’s Martini Bar & Bistro in the Village. It’s such a great restaurant and has an amazing atmosphere – especially when you combine those things with chair massages, fun giveaways and B.I.N.G.O.!

I had David with voodshoots do some filming and compile this video of the evening. Check it out!

 

Want to join us for our events?

We hike Table Rock every year.

We host an amazing Movie Event every year.

And we host Ladies Night Out every year.

We’re gearing up for more fun, so stay tuned.

If you haven’t joined the Highland Tribe yet and would like to then get ahold of us here.

The Best Non-Toxic Multipurpose Cleaner Yet!

I’ll be the first to admit. I’m kind of a sucker for nerdy science stuff. So when I heard about this new cleaner that you make at home and watch it “activate” I bought it immediately. On top of that, this new cleaner promised that there would be absolutely NO toxic chemicals like 99% of other cleaners out there.

If you’re wanting to check it out go check it out here —-> Force of Nature Cleaner     …And no, I don’t own this company. I just really like the product.

So when it came to the house my kids opened the box and said, “what the heck is this for?” I told my son to get water in a the bottle that came in the package. My daughter poured a little tube of the “ingredients”, which is a salt and vinegar solution, into the water.

 

 

 

 

Then comes the fun part…if you’re a nerd like me. You press a button and voila – the solution starts to fizz and bubble as you watch  your cleaner activate!

 

 

 

 

 

Why am I so nerdy for this cleaner? For one thing, there are no allergens, irritants or disgusting smells that leave an area smelling like it was kiiiinddda cleaned. My wife said that it seemed like an expensive science trick until she saw that this stuff actually worked.  Some of us like to have that deodorizing and sanitizing effect that bleach has, no doubt. This has it. I haven’t added essential oils into the cleaner, but I’m sure that would be even more amazing.

It’s not just another cleaner, it’s the cleaner that is replacing my Honest brand cleaners for sure!

To get $30 off click on this link and join their email list —-> Force of Nature Cleaner

Just wanted to share this with you in hopes that it might help you in your search for a cleaner that is, well, clean itself!

Christmas Miracles

There are a couple things that I was reminded of after my family and I took the journey out towards Idaho City on that snowy Friday last week. I had planned on having our entire office travel out to deliver the gifts, but with the snow storm hitting earlier that day, I decided it would be better for them to stay back home with their families. So I took my family, and off we went.

Now, I’d never been to this persons house before, so we just went with the directions we had hoping that we would end up where we needed to be.  Well, we traveled too far up into the mountains just before Idaho City. Finally after being told by Reagan (my wife)  a few times to stop and ask for help, I pulled up to a man who was plowing the roads and his driveway with his tractor. I asked where this specific house was, and he looked at our car (family mini van) and just laughed.

He said, “Do you have all-wheel-drive in this thing?!”  I said, “Of course not.” And he was surprised we had continued up the mountain for so long. He shook his head and laughed. He told us to go back down the mountain about 8 miles…yeah, I should have stopped earlier…but hey, I’m a guy and that’s how I do things sometimes.

So we get back down to where he told us to go, which is actually where we initially thought that we should be…of course.  I pulled in to an area where there were a bunch of mail boxes for the community and there was a guy putting chains on his truck tires…and here I am, rollin’ in a minivan like an idiot, with my entire family on board.

I asked him if he knew the specific address, and he pointed up the hill and said that he thought it was up there somewhere. Initially he said that he would follow us up the hill, but luckily then decided that he would take the trek up the hillside in his truck and scope it out for us. So he and his wife made their way up the hill…

OK – have you seen those Ford, Chevy or Dodge commercials where they drive the trucks in the craziest conditions just to show how awesome the trucks are? Yeah, that was him. He plowed through the snow, tires throwing up so much snow I felt like I was re-living one of those truck commercials….I should have filmed it. But after seeing that, I was thinking, “OK, there’s no way we’re getting up there in this van. We’re going to hike with all these presents up to the house and deliver this Christmas no matter what!”

He came back down and reported that he found the house, but that nobody was home.

Ok. So I had no cell service. I was only 72% sure that the address was completely accurate and wasn’t sure what to do.

So our new found friend, Jason, offered to help us no matter what. He and his wife wanted to make sure that everything was delivered. I decided that I had to call our contact to see when we could get these gifts inside and under the tree, so I jumped in Jason’s truck and went up the other side of the mountain to their house to use a land line to call and get everything arranged.

 

jason
Jason works for Iron Horse Excavation in Boise and absolutely loves the company. He wanted me to make sure I got the Iron Horse decal in the picture…so for all those reading this who need some excavation work done – this is your man to go to!

This was a bit more involved than I care to even recount, but I had to call person A to get to person B to see if Giving Tree family was home, who then had to call back over to me…it was a crazy web of calls, just to figure out if we could get these delivered immediately or if I needed to dig a snow cave and stay the night.

It was all sorted out, and within 30 minutes we were back down the hill, loaded up all the gifts in Jason’s truck and up the hill we went!

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Snow-braving crew delivering Christmas. We’re not sure how Santa does it, but this gave us a whole new appreciation for his magic!

Quincy (my youngest) looks thrilled, I know. But we got everything delivered and were so happy to be part of the whole thing to make this Christmas amazing for this family.

Though all of this I was reminded that:

Miracles Happen – even if they are just small miracles. Jason and his wife didn’t need to help us. They didn’t need to take take out of their lives to help us or this family, but they did. And I don’t think that it was “just by chance” that everything happened the way it did.

Giving is far better than receiving – all of us have so much. We take it for granted. Myself included. But I was reminded that the best thing that we can do in our lives is to give of ourselves, our time, and resources to help those who need help. 

I hope that all of you who helped donate this year know how truly truly grateful I am for you and your generosity in giving of your time, and your resources to help us this year.

From our tree to theirs.

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