Just like anything else involving our neurology or biology, there is almost never just one singular cause. We are multi-dimensional creatures, so to simply point and blame one factor would be irresponsible. Rather, we look at causes such as nervous system interference, movement (or lack thereof), decreased touch stimuli, poor nutrition, environmental/physical toxins, sympathetic activation, and traumatic birth which are all contributors to improper nervous system development.

How many times have you sworn to start eating healthy on Monday? How many well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions have fizzled out faster than a $15 dollar bath bomb? How many monthly gym membership donations have you made? Ok…You get it. We all get it. Starting a new habit is hard. Maintaining them is harder. Your brain has worked hard to build those old habits and the brain loves familiarity.

Before we dive into how to successfully start a new habit, we need to understand why your brain builds habits.

We often hear about the first three trimesters, but the 4th is just as important and often overlooked. During the first three trimesters pregnant women tend to have a lot of self-care as they go to regular doctors’ appointments, focus on what they eat, rest and in general, society seems to encourage focusing on caring for the mom to be. However, often when women enter the 4th trimester, all the attention is directed towards the baby.

Were you one of the many of us who became an amateur horticulturist in 2020? In addition to the patio garden I built, my apartment has also slowly acquired a good number of indoor plants over the past nine months, to the point that my fiancé is slightly concerned about how many plants may actually end up in our future home. While it’s been fun propagating and growing plants, these little green friends are much more than a hobby or decoration! Today we are going to discuss five ways indoor plants may actually improve your health.

When faced with the option of my fur-lined robe or jumping on the Peloton, that robe is much more attractive! So this is where I have to remind myself of the importance of movement and why I want to keep it a priority. In case you’re in the same hibernation boat I am, here is a gentle reminder of five benefits to exercise and movement!

This is a question that I am asked on a very regular basis and as I address it, I find that there are a great deal of misconceptions around the education that a chiropractor receives. And thus… today’s post we will be discussing all things chiropractic education!