Learning to crawl is a huge developmental milestone and it’s a process that is actually quite complex. Not only is crawling important for physical development and preparation for walking, but it’s also very important for body scheme, motor planning, visual perception and hand-eye coordination!

Stress can make us sick and unhappy. Today we are plagued with diseases that accumulate damage slowly-heart disease, cancer, cerebrovascular disorders, diabetes. These diseases can be caused or made worse by stress, so there is significant value in understanding stress and how to mitigate it.

“Is it safe?” is probably the most frequently asked question when it comes to chiropractic care and it is a good question. When seeking out treatment options you should 100% be asking those type of questions because YOU are the best advocate for your health and for your families health. So don’t be afraid to ask if it’s safe, what the risks are, what benefits it provides, or if there are any contraindications.

Picky eaters… if we weren’t one, we most certainly know one! Picky eating behavior in children is a very common concern among parents and that’s why today we will be discussing common causes and consequences of picking eating, as well as what we can do to best encourage the introduction of new foods into a child’s diet.

The brain is the control center of EVERYTHING. Without it, there is no life. It is important to understand that our brain communicates with the rest of our body via nerves. These nerve cells talk to each other based on information that the brain receives from its five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch). As our environment changes, the information sent to the brain changes and its ability to adapt is known as “neural plasticity”.

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.