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!