Are your kids sprouting like weeds?

While halloween is most likely the time of year you will see skeletons walking around, Spring is when those bones do the most growing - 3x as fast in fact! 

Our bodies are made up of 206 bones and are 4x stronger than concrete. 26 of these bones are in your spine to protect your spinal cord, provide structure and allow motion.

As kiddos grow at such a fast rate, there are a few things to remember to keep their bones healthy as they "spring" into their new bodies:

• Get them outside! Vitamin D is essential in bone health and growth. Limit sunscreen use for peak hours of the day (10:30am-3:30pm)

• Schedule their Neurostructural correction to be sure their nerve tissue is protected by properly aligned spinal bones

• Have bone healthy snacks readily available such as 
• Carrot and Sweet Potato Fries
• Almond Crusted Salmon Sticks
• Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
• Vegetable Loaded Sloppy Joes

By keeping those developing bones healthy and strong, you may end up at the mall shopping for the next sizes sooner than you thought. Happy spring!

Pathways to Family Wellness - All Things Pregnancy and Birth

Check out the latest Pathways to Family Wellness Issue which is all things pregnancy and birth! If you would rather a paper copy, be sure to get one next time you are in the office.

April 2017
Pathways to Family Wellness

Chiropractic and Epilepsy

CASE STUDY

Resolution of Seizures & Improvement in Quality of Life in a 22-Year-Old Female with Epilepsy Following Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care

Matthew Hartenburg, D.C. & Anna Denton, D.C.

Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research ~ February 23, 2017 ~ Pages 8-11

Abstract

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Objective: The purpose of this case study is to describe the outcome of upper cervical based chiropractic care on a patient diagnosed with epilepsy utilizing the Quality of Life in Epilepsy (QOLIE-89) patient outcome survey.

Discussion: 22-year-old female with a previous diagnosis of epilepsy presented to our office for care.  Orthopedic, thermographic, and x-ray evaluations were performed to determine the location and vector of upper cervical subluxations.  Prior to beginning care, the patient completed the QOLIE-89 patient outcome measure.  Over the course of 14 office visits, the patient was adjusted 13 times.  Upon the completion of the initial phase of care the patient reported cessation of seizure activity.  The follow up QUOLIE-89 outcome measure survey showed an improvement of 51.445 points, indicating a significant improvement in quality of life.

Conclusion: This case study adds to a body of evidence of patients showing improvements in seizure activity following chiropractic care.  Further study of the effects of subluxation based chiropractic care on seizure activity should be investigated.

Key Words:Chiropractic, subluxation, epilepsy, seizure, adjustment, manipulation 

https://uppercervicalsubluxation.sharepoint.com/Pages/2017_1464_hartenberg_epilepsy.aspx

Testimonial

Why Infants Need Chiropractic Care

Birth trauma can lead to neurological dysfunction. because 65% of neurological development occurs in the first year, it is crucial to optimize these structures and allow your child the best possible chances and normal, healthy neurological development. 

What  does the research say?

A recent study by Viola Frymann, an osteopathic doctor, revealed that out of 1,500 babies -

• only 10% had perfect skulls without cranial restriction
• 10% had severe trauma to the head the other
• 80% had some strain patterns

Dr. Abram Towbin, a aaHarvard pathologist found spinal injury is a common result of the bathing process as well as in many cases of SIDS.

Gutmann found in 1,000 infants, 80% had some form of nerve dysfunction.

Very short labor, very long labor, failure for the cervix to dilate, use of Piton, use of forces or vacuum extraction, cord around the babies neck and cesarean can all alter the normal structure that may lead to nervous dysfunction. 

For these reasons, infants should be checked and assessed by a pediatric chiropractor as soon after birth as possible. 

PR's and Chiropractic

Can you increase strength, improve muscle function, and prevent fatigue with chiropractic care?

Yes!

New research suggests that chiropractic corrections maximize sport performance and aid recovery. A study in the Journal of Experimental Brain Research measured the electrical activity of muscle before and after the chiropractic correction. The results showed an increase in muscle electrical activity of 60% and a 16% increase in absolute muscle force measures. There was also a 45% increase in the ‘drive’ from the brain to muscle.

How?

When the chiropractic correction is made, it stimulates and excites neural pathways between the brain and the target muscles. This results in increased muscle fiber activity. This work provides further evidence of the capacity of chiropractic care to address the aspects of the brain-body integration and overall body performance.

Is it Fall yet?!?

It has been a strange fall in the Denver Metro area! Unusually warm and beautiful. While I do love the extended fall this year, I am looking forward to cooler temperatures. With cooler temperatures, come heartier meals in our home. Here is a delicious pumpkin chili that can be put in a slow cooker and left to cook. It is full of nutrients with added vegetables and pumpkin – which also gives this dish a unique flavor you will love.

Slow-Cooker Paleo Pumpkin Chili

Makes 6-8 servings

1 lb ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
1 bell pepper (any color), diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
14.5 oz can of diced, fire-roasted tomatoes
8 oz can diced green chiles
15 oz can of pumpkin
1 cup beef stock
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Optional toppings:
avocado
black olives
cilantro
green or red onion

Set your slow cooker to the low setting. Add all ingredients and stir well. Cook on low for 7 hours, until the meat is cooked through. Stir well to break up meat before serving and add any toppings you'd like