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Out of nowhere I had debilitating back pain... kind of ironic for a chiropractor don't ya think?
Lifes' stress can overwhelm us when we least expect it and not only is it uncomfortable at the least, downright painful at the worst, it's inconvenient. I utilized all of the tools in my toolbox - adjustments, massage, meditation, rest, gentle movement, energy work and while it got better, I was getting kind of desperate to take the pressure off. I'm sure that you've been there. It's our body crying out for help. I decided it was time to add to my arsenal, and I made an appointment for red light therapy at CryoMethod. The difference was significant! I could stand up straight, I could move without having to take the utmost care and my pain was significantly improved. I went back later in the week to continue my healing and was again blown away by the difference in how my body felt after a session. I needed to look into this more. Check out this article for the benefits of Red Light Therapy. As I considered making this part of my regular routine, I got stuck on another appointment that I would add to my already packed schedule. So I started to explore at home devices and settled on this one. Adding this has been a game changer. I can use it at my leisure and help support the amazing healing capacity of my body, however I don't have to make an appointment, find a sitter, or take time out of my already busy schedule. So, with that all I said, I'm excited to offer it to you! We have 2 Mito Red Light Therapy Belts for check it in the office to help you manage acute pain on your own time. Starting on January 23rd, for the low introductory rate of $35/week you can try it out and see the benefits for yourself. Let me know if you have any questions! Peace, Love & Wellness Dr. Liz
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 Grace is defined as simple elegance or refinement of movement.
The transitions of life are just as important, if not more, than the place we get to or came from. The picture of me during yoga practice is not a pose, it is a transition from one into another. Needed to move through space and make shapes with the body. The word grace has come up a lot, it’s all around me. It’s come to me in various ways from the universe…..my interpretation of the messages are as follows. Having grace while doing things is something that is important and necessary in order to transcend time and space. The way you react to things. The way you respond and move through. How you make the transitions. In the past, I have had hard times transitioning from one thing to another especially, in my mind. I would beat myself up, I would complain, I would feel so sad or unhappy. My mind would overthink. My body would ache and hurt all over. I hurt other people's feelings. I moved harshly and sometimes incognito, both extremes. One was rude and the other was avoidant. Neither were healthy. We have lots of opportunities to be able to learn this, both big and small. It has taken me a lot of practice and awareness to be able to come face to face with the ability to have grace. Why is this important? The first word that comes to mind is integrity. I feel like they are directly connected. You can’t have grace without having had integrity first. I have had integrity without grace, so it is possible to still take it one step further. Grace is also another way to show compassion. Compassion to ourselves, not being so hard on ourselves, and compassion to those around us that are affected by the transitions. We are all interconnected and when we show compassion and grace through the tough times in life, or even the easy ones, we show the world a brighter light. A light that shines far out through the galaxy for all to be a witness to and be a part of. Be aware of how you move through time and space, in order to transcend it. May you live and travel through life with joy, love and grace. Repeat this affirmation: I choose to transition through obstacles with grace. Jenifer XOX Possibly The Coolest Admin Job Ever
How ‘bout we skip right ahead to the center of the tootsie-pop? Our small business is located in Missoula, MT. We are biased — but we are pretty sure we are the coolest place to work for, ever. And we really believe that we are changing the world (you will see what we mean when you check out our instagram @primal_chiro). Honestly, the job is not all babies and puppy dogs — there is some good news and there is some bad news. Let’s get the bad news out of the way first:
But, what we don’t expect is perfection or existing skills for you to qualify for this job. We can teach you that. We expect intelligence, energy, and a get it done attitude. When you have questions, you will find the answers with a quick yell down to any other team member. If this is a job that gets you so excited that you would even do it for free, we would totally accept that offer from you. But if you prefer compensation (and we totally get it…we prefer getting paid as well) this is what we offer: This is a part time admin job. You must come into our Missoula, MT office 3 afternoons a week from 2:30-6 (sorry, but this is not a virtual job). There may be more hours on the horizon, but this is what we need right now. In addition to being a detailed person, you must follow systems and processes. In fact, just to prove that you are detail oriented and can follow procedures, when you apply for this position in the subject line of the email you must include “I have found my type of peeps” in the subject line. Yep, that’s our little trick to sort out the people who blanket send their resume to anyone and everyone, from the folks (that’s you) who are truly interested in this position. We are looking to bring our new colleague on board as soon as possible, but we will spend the necessary time to find the best fit both in abilities and culturally. One thing that will give you a BIG leg up (but is optional) is to send a quick video along with your resume and application (in fact, everyone who works here did this). In your video tell us why you think you’re perfect for this job and why you will rock this position. This is purely for us to get a sense of your personality. And if you decide not to send a video (that’s ok), please tell us why you chose not to send in a video. We can’t wait to meet you!!! Ever heard of vagal tone? This is the health of one of your cranial nerves that counteracts the fight and flight function in your body by stimulating a relaxation response.
It’s super important especially in pregnancy! The vagal tone of your baby matures at the end of the 2nd and beginning of the 3rd trimester. Research shows that minimizing stress during this time will affect the baby for the rest of their lives!! If maternal stress is high or out of control, babies will be more likely to be colicky, hard to console, constipated, and prone to early infections. Guess what chiropractic does? Modulates the vagal tone! This allows mom to be less stressed overall or at least manage stressful situations more easily. This is just one of the reasons why Chiropractic care during pregnancy is so vital for the health of mom and the baby. Peace, Love & Wellness Dr. Liz Did you know that the foundation of health for the lifetime of a baby depends on the stressors of the parents during preconception? In a study that evaluated babies (from conception to up to 2 years post) during a disaster ie war or natural disaster, offspring were more prone to anxiety, depression and neurodevelopment issues.
Chiropractic care is vital in helping to mitigate stress on the nervous system. The adjustment helps to keep the relationship between the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system healthy. This allows for mom to process and adapt to her stressors leading to a healthier, happier pregnancy and baby! Peace, Love & Wellness Dr. Liz What's in your cup? Yogurt is full of probiotics, proteins, and healthy fats... when you make it yourself. Unfortunately, store bought yogurts can be full of all sorts of other crap too. Bypass that mess and opt to make your own. You don't need any expensive starters or machines!  This recipe can be used with raw milk, or with store bought.
If you don't have an InstantPot, you can make your yogurt in a glass mason jar in your crock pot. Use a towel for insulation and monitor the temperature. If your milk gets too hot you'll make cheese! Let’s bust a big myth about Chiropractic care. Once you start you have to keep going…forever. Dun Dun dunnnn. (that’s my attempt at menacing music in word form ;)
We have 3 types of clients who come into the office. The first type are the ones looking for pain relief. They want their issue taken care of as fast as possible, and then they stop care and go on with their lives. Nothing about this type of client has them coming forever. The second type of client is looking to get more to the root cause of why their issue is there and want to stabilize the changes that are made through their care. Once this happens, they go back to their lives. Again, there is no mention of forever care. The third type of client values the role their visits play in keeping them healthy. They continue their care on a frequency that complements their lifestyle for as long as it makes sense for them. That could be years or it could be a lifetime, but it’s always their choice. Each type of client is utilizing chiropractic care in a way that is congruent with their values and beliefs. Will the changes that are made to the nervous system last forever? No. Our bodies have what’s called neuroplasticity. This is a big fancy word that means they change, adapt and evolve in response to their stressors. So if client number 1 (the one looking for pain relief only) has their pain resolved, but doesn’t change anything in their life about why the pain started in the first place, it’s natural for the body to return back to that place because the stressors are the same. Symptoms are your body's way of telling you that something isn’t working and change is needed. We get to choose what the change will be and how long we stick with it. Nobody can do it for you or give it to you. Not even your chiropractor. Peace, Love & Wellness Dr. Liz “At least people know what you do…” This was said to me by a physical therapist last week. It was amusing to me, that she thought everyone knew what Chiropractic was and how it’s integral in our health.
The consensus of people walking through our doors and when talking with people on the street, understand that Chiropractors work with the spine. Mostly, for putting it ‘back in when it goes out’. What this actually means is still a mystery to me! Chiropractic is concerned with the function of the nervous system. Is the brain and the body communicating efficiently? Is the function of the body working as closely to its natural state of health, healing and vitality as possible? Chiropractors access the nervous system through the spine. This is the protective covering of the nervous system. A healthy spine contributes to a healthy nervous system, which defines the health of the human. People who understand and value true health, choose vitalistic Chiropractors to be on their health team. Peace, Love & Wellness Dr. Liz Methylcellulose? Do you even know what that is? I didn’t. Until I looked it up. It’s wood.
WHY IS THERE WOOD PULP IN YOUR VITAMINS? Just like everything else you put into your body, the quality of your supplements matters. Are the ingredients in poor quality supplements causing joint inflammation? Or maybe they’re upsetting your stomach. In either case, the negatives definitely outweigh any good the supplements may be doing. In the office we only carry practitioner grade supplements. No weird ingredients. Just high quality products made with the best ingredients possible. Seeking Health, one of our favorite brands, is formulated by a physician. Dr Ben Lynch is a leader in the industry when it comes to Methylation and Nutrigenomics. The ingredients are all independently verified for quality and potency. Yes, they may be a little spendier than the ones on the shelf at the drug store. But when you take quality supplements, you don’t need to take as much, and sometimes you don’t have to take them for as long. The second thing to consider with your supplements is the form of the individual vitamins or minerals. Certain types are more bioavailable and readily absorbed than others. For example, your B Vitamins should all be methylated. It’s the one time meth is a good thing ;) If you want us to take a look at your current vitamins, or recommend a brand, reach out! We are always happy to help you on your wellness journey. |
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