Archive for the ‘General Health & Wellness’ Category

Fall Open House - September 29th, 2011

Encinitas Chiropractic
Fall Evening Open House
Thursday Sept. 29th    5:30-8:00 PM
Please join us for a complimentary fun, family evening with a concert and art showing supporting local artists.
The evening will include the wonderful music of Tim Flood Music, soulful and green art by Ocean Girl Art by Elise Nikole K, drinks and snacks, donation raffle [...]

Proper Hydration….and foods that help us hydrate.

Proper hydration is crucial, which is why we constantly hear that people should be drinking 8-9 cups of water a day. However, what we may not hear as much is that most of that liquid water runs right through us. That’s just its nature – it either will sit on top of the contents of our stomachs [...]

12 foods you should buy organic

12 FOODS YOU SHOULD BUY ORGANIC
Organic produce has numerous benefits. First is the use of natural pest control in organic farming. For example, beneficial insects (like ladybugs) rather than toxic chemicals are used to control pests such as aphids. The benefits of eating produce that was not sprayed with toxic chemicals extends beyond the consumer. [...]

7 Breastfeeding Facts

Breastfeeding can be a very new and unknown process for many new parents. Educating yourself on the facts can make it not so “unknown”.
Many times throughout the day we discuss basic breastfeeding with our practice members. We are always looking for other good, easy to read and concise resources and this one is good. We found [...]

New parents - for you, and your baby, be intentful of leaving the car seats in the car.

Getting into the new parent groove is a challenging one. We know that bliss when your baby falls off to sleep on a drive home. Looking down at them peacefully sleeping is a wonderful thing - and even better if you are having sleep challenges.
But - something to think about, along with the many times [...]

Mindfulness meditation benefits and changes brain structures in 8 weeks

Meditation, in our eyes, is a beneficial practice to every person - no matter how much or how little stress you are under. The science studies are finally catching up to record and publish this amazing practice and its health benefits that many of us have seen in action.
In a study published in the January [...]

10 Reasons to Practice Yoga

In our office, we are encouraging our practice members to look at all aspects of their lives to better their health.
A balanced mind, body and spirit will create a healthy you.
Yoga is one form of exercise that has multiple returns. Not only are you increasing flexibility and stamina, toning muscle, increasing circulation and breath, but [...]

Setting new intentions for 2011

As the final days of 2010 approach, I’m sure that everyone is thinking about their “New Years Resolutions”.
For many people setting these “resolutions” works and the outcomes are positive. Unfortunately for many others it means feeling bad about themselves that they have not attained or stuck to the things that they wanted to do.
Our advise: [...]

Encinitas Chiropractic featured in EncintasPatch article

Check out an article about our practice that was featured in December 2010  by Anastacia Granda in the EncinitasPatch online.
http://patch.com/A-cKZB
We are so fortunate to have press that is interested in supporting small businesses and health care and spreading the word about our commitment to our our community.
Thanks  Anastacia for contacting us for the EncinitasPatch!

35 ways to be more beautiful!

Thanks to tinybuddha.com for this post.  We couldn’t resist posting this on our blog.
by Lori Deschene
“Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical.” ~Sophia Loren
Even though I got Joey McIntyre of The New Kids on the Block to sign my scoliosis back brace in the sixth [...]