By: Jenny Wetzel, Office Manager

With our focus on Omega 3′s this week, I have been hearing about, and doing a little research on, the benefit of Omega 3′s with people who have ADHD symptoms.  Here is a pretty concise article highlighting the reasons why Fish Oil can be a great alternative treatment for ADHD.  As a side note, we like the Omega 3.6.9 liquid from Biogenesis that comes in a yummy lemon flavored liquid!

Alternative ADHD Treatment: Fish Oil

Research on alternative ADHD treatments suggests a daily fish oil capsule can help curb the symptoms of attention deficit without medication.

by Tina Adler

Could a daily fish oil capsule help curb the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD ADHD) in children and adults? alternative ADHD treatment really help?

Quite possibly, suggests the latest research – including a study published in the May 5, 2005, issue of Pediatrics. “A lack of certain polyunsaturated fatty acids may contribute to dyslexia and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder,” reports one of the study’s authors, Paul Montgomery, D.Phil., a researcher in the psychiatry department at the University of Oxford in Read the rest of this entry →

By: Dr. Lisa Goodman, DC

As parents we face specific challenges when it comes to lifting, carrying, bending and twisting.  It is important to know that small, simple, repetitive movements can lead to serious and painful injuries.  As a parent, most of us can’t afford to have a back or shoulder injury.  Having two small children I know that it is important to protect my body and prevent injuries.  As a chiropractor, I know how valuable it is to teach other parents easy ways to protect themselves and prevent injuries.  We teach a class at Washington Park Chiropractic called “Parenting Ergonomics” in which parents and caregivers will learn detailed information about how best to incorporate proper ergonomics into their lives.  Here are three of my favorite tips:

1. Carrying: When carrying a child or an infant carrier be sure to switch sides.  Do not get in the habit of always holding a child on your left hip because you are right handed.  This will create a lot of rotation and torsion in your pelvis which can lead to catastrophic lower back pain over time.  This is particularly important if you have more than one child.  *Additionally, in our class we Read the rest of this entry →

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By: Sylvia Montoya

January brings us a New Year, as well as cold & flu season. In my house, we up the ante in winter by using Essential Oils. I have school-aged kiddos, and germ sharing abounds! My arsenal includes the use of essential oils for colds, in baths & body oils, to disinfect, clean, and in air fresheners. They make the house smell great too, without all the artificial chemicals

Soo…what are they? Essential Oils are a liquid distilled from plants, and contain the true essence of the plant it came from. They are highly concentrated and a little goes a long way. Essential oils can provide psychological and physical therapeutic benefits. These benefits are usually achieved through methods including inhalation and application of the diluted oil to the skin.

Some of my favorite germ arsenal oils are Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Lavender, Lemon, Roman Chamomile, Frankincense, and Ravensara. In wintertime, I make a Eucalyptus and Lemon spray to use around the house to freshen the air and kill germs. I also add a few drops of Eucalyptus & Tea Tree to a handful of oil and rub it on my kiddos’ feet and chests at the first Read the rest of this entry →

From Forbes magazine, written by Alice G. Walton. Worth the read, in my humble opinion!

This is the second of a two-part series on yoga. The first, “The Science of Yoga,” examined the biological changes that yoga produces in the body and brain.

Having explored the nuts and bolts of yoga’s amazing health benefits, it seemed natural to switch from the objective to the subjective, and take a look at what yoga has been shown to do in the mind. After all, many people say that after starting yoga they feel mentally stronger, more relaxed, less depressed and more level-headed than before. Heck, I’m the first to admit it’s the best therapy I’ve ever had. So to discuss how and why these changes occur, I turned to two well-recognized  and seasoned practitioners.

Stephen Cope, director of the Institute for Extraordinary Living at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, explains that yoga itself is a form of meditation, and herein lies its power. “Yoga provides attentional training and self-regulation,” he says. “In practicing yoga, we’re training our awareness to attend to the flow of thoughts, feelings and sensations in the body – and to be with these different states without self-judgment or reactivity.” Read the rest of this entry →

Oncology Massage is something that in the past two years I have brought to the top of my priority list because my father has stage four lung cancer.  I am lucky that he has not had too much trouble with his treatment until recently.  When I was going through massage school we were always taught that cancer is a contraindication.  More research and experience with the treatment of cancer has occurred since then and now massage has been found to really aid in the entire process from treatment to recovery.  I decided it was time to take action and see what I could do.

Recently, I took a continuing education course on Oncology Massage at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy.  This course discussed the types, treatments, and possible side effects of the process of having cancer.  We learned how to help prevent and treat lymphedema and peripheral neuropathy due to chemo treatments.  The peripheral neuropathy treatment can also help people with diabetes suffering as well.  Bottom line massage aids in relaxation and reminds people that they are not a human pincushion.  This alone can help cancer patients make it through their treatment process easier.

I would love to have the opportunity to help anyone who is or has been treated for cancer!

By: Jenny Wetzel, Office Manager

As promised….a blog about the ergonomics of walking your dog! I’m pretty certain my upper back pain a few weeks ago was due to yoga, but dog-walking is near and dear to my heart. I have had my Great Dane for three and a half years and have walked/jogged with him almost every day since I got him! Walking a 120 lb. dog is definitely not always easy. As other dog-walkers know, your best friend can give you quite a pull when they see a squirrel, another dog, or any other special and exciting thing.

I have tried a few different things to prevent soreness or muscle strain, and have also done a little research just for you! Here are a few tips to keep your body healthy while you’re walking the pooch:

Stay Balanced

As with any other ergonomic topic, we encourage you to do things equally on your right and left side. If you have one dog, switch hands halfway through your walk. If you have two or more dogs, it’s likely that one or two pull more strongly than the other. Even if you feel like you need the puller(s) in your dominate hand in order to control them, try switching hands. Your other side will become stronger eventually.

Watch Your Posture

This is just as important when you’re walking your dog as any other time. Stand up straight. Keep your shoulders back and down. Try to avoid rolling your shoulders forward to accommodate a pulling dog.

Stretch After Your Walk

The tendency is to roll your shoulders forward while walking your dog. If you are unsuccessful at keeping your shoulders back while walking, try a quick stretch for the front side of your body when you get Read the rest of this entry →