A study recently published in the British Medical Journal evaluated the link between seafood intake and longer gestation periods.

As we all know, premature births (births before 37 weeks of pregnancy) can lead to health complications. Some dangers include underdeveloped lungs, bleeding in the brain, kidney problems, and vision/hearing impairment. However, the consumption of fish and shellfish may decrease the chances of a preterm birth and the complications that come with it.

To read more, check out this website: http://www.toyourhealth.com/mpacms/tyh/article.php?id=561

Give the Gift of a Good Night's Sleep!

Confirmed! Flu Vaccine INCREASES Risk of Serious Pandemic Flu Illness

By Dr. Mercola

The best way to fight ALL infections is Vitamin D! There are other at home practices that can help too.

According to the Vancouver Sun, “Researchers, led by Vancouver’s Dr. Danuta Skowronski, an influenza expert at the B.C. Center for Disease Control, noticed in the early weeks of the [2009 H1N1] pandemic that people who got a flu shot for the 2008-2009 winter seemed to be more likely to get infected with the pandemic virus than people who hadn’t received a flu shot. Five studies done in several provinces showed the same unsettling results.”

An infection from one type of viral strain can create a natural immune defense in the body against numerous types of viral strains. This creates a broad defense so the body can fight off lots of infections. Vaccines were thought to create this same effect. However, for some vaccines, this may not be true. The flu vaccine is showing to be one of them. There are components of a vaccine that may be causing harmful effects to the immune system and body overall.

To learn how to fight of the flu without an injection read the full article here:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/09/18/flu-shot-increases-flu-illness.aspx?e_cid=20120918_DNL_art_1

October=Allergies

It's that time of year again! Seasonal allergies can hit anyone, at anytime.

Neck Misalignment can produce or exaggerate allergic symptoms via control over airway dilation and immune responses. Many allergic reactions are due to hypersensitivity of the immune system and/or respiratory response (allergy attack, asthma attack, coughing attack, skin rash) to something in the environment such as dust, pollen, grass, etc.

  

"Rachel" (name changed to protect patient privacy) has had issues with breathing sine she was seven months old. Prior to adjustmetns, she was treating allergies and asthma with multiple medications, steroids, inhalers, and nebulizer treatments. Since seeing Dr. Bob, Rachel has been able to greatly reduce the medicines she is on. She now only takes Singulair and uses her inhaler and nebulizer as needed. The exacerbation of her asthma has been less often and she rarely needs to be on oral steroids, which in the past have been quite frequent.

The immune and respiratory systems depend upon normal communication from the brain and spinal cord throughout the body. A disruption in the communication can contribute to malfunctions in body systems, ending in allergies! To see how chiropractic care can help you, schedule your appointment with Sioux Falls Chiropractic today.

No More Potty Problems with Chiropractic!

Every young parent has experienced the perils of potty training their children. There is nothing more frustrating then having a 3 year old pee all over the floor while waiting in line at McDonald's, as well as needing to carry along extra clothes in an already full "mommy to to go" bag.

 

Many people are horrified at the concept of children receiving chiropractic care. They envision an aggressive, "cracking" adjustment that an adult would experience and can't imagine how this could not be harmful to a child,  much less be beneficial to their health.Contrary to the popular myth, chiropractic adjustments for babies and children have incredible benefits for a variety of childhood ailments. In this post, I am going to share with you a testimonial from a patient who has experienced success with potty accidents. 

"Lucy" ( name changed to protect patient privacy) started bringing her three children to see Dr. Shelly at Sioux Falls Chiropractic a week ago, after having a discussion with her pastor who referred her to chiropractic care after sharing with him about the frequent urinary accidents her daughter was having. 

  Upon examination of her daughter, Lucy stated that "Dr.Shelly told me that her sacrum was so far out of place that she was surprised she could feel when she had to go to the bathroom." After one adjustment Lucy's daughter successfully went 3 days accident free! In addition to this victory, Lucy happily announced that she has cut back a lot on laundry and no longer has to bring extra outfits when they leave home.

Although this testimonial is about a child, incontinence is also an even more embarrassing issue for women who have just given birth, as well as older adults. Why deal with the stress and suffer in silence, and instead give chiropractic adjustments a chance? Call Sioux Falls Chiropractic today to schedule your confidential exam with one of our skilled doctors and see if it's a solution for you.

Can't Sleep? Try Chiropractic!

We all have those nights where we struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep, due to the stress that life readily disperses. Chamomile tea, soft music and a hot bath are common ways to help people get their z's, but did you know that having regular chiropractic adjustments can help with the occasional sleepless night, as well as people who struggle with insomnia on a regular basis? Dr. Ryan Esser of Sioux Falls Chiropractic explains the benefits of chiropractic adjustments as it relates to those who experience a lack of sleep.

“ By having stress in the body, your body is unable to properly function as a whole, which can cause loss of sleep or insomnia.This can be caused through many processes biochemically, as well as muscular dysfunction. For example, If the body isn't able to process its own melatonin (which is a biochemical substance essential for the brain to get that rhythmic sleep pattern) and if the muscles are twitching, this can also affect sleep patterns. So by a chiropractic adjustment, our goal as chiropractors is to release that tension off of the nerves and the central nerve system, there by facilitating normal biochemical and mechanical function of the human body, decreasing affects of insomnia. We also focus on nutritional aspects that can help facilitate normal and healthy biochemical processes to fight the affects of insomnia.”- Dr. Ryan M. Esser

When you come in for your adjustment, be sure to ask your doctor about Myocalm PM, which is a completely pure natural sleep aid/muscle relaxant. Remember, your sleep is far too precious of a thing to waste. Sweet dreams!

Come Discover your "New Normal"!

The word "normal" tends to be in everyone's vocabulary, and yet everyone seems to have a different definition for what can be defined as "normal".  We tend to define "normal" as something that we know well and have grown accustomed to. For example, your "normal routine" may be waking up at 6 a.m., having a cup of coffee, reading the newspaper and heading out the door for work. Anything other then this would be considered "abnormal'; a wrench in what a person knows to be true.

In chiropractic care, the "normal" has nothing to do with pain and discomfort. At Sioux Falls Chiropractic, we aim to turn your "normal" of daily headaches, back pain when you get out of bed and neck discomfort around to being abnormal for you. The experienced doctors and supporting staff at Sioux Falls Chiropractic desire to educate and assist you in finding a new and better "normal" that you can call your own!


Check out this interesting link on the "5 Core Chiropractic Principles", as it talks a little bit about what should be your normal. 

Dr. Phil talks Chiropractic!

Take a look at this great video of Dr. Phil talking with a chiropractor that treated him for over a DECADE while he lived in Texas.  He also talks with the chiropractor he has been seeing for 14 YEARS in California.  He truely understands Chiropractic wellness care and it's health benefits.  He also talks to a person who had thier life turned around with chiropractic care!!!
 
Click here to watch Dr. Phil discuss Chiropractic!