By Carmen Markowski, Discovery Toys Team Leader
Do you find there are some things you put off? Sometimes it’s an overdue phone call or e-mail to a friend, sometimes it’s cleaning out the cutlery drawer. I hate to admit it, but I even waste time and energy just thinking about these things that I’ve put off for yet another week. Is there some guilt? A little, but I get over it.
There is one particular area of my life, where I’m tempted to put things off and recently have decided I just can’t. You probably know which area of life I’m talking about…it’s with my family. In particular, I’m thinking of my kids. more…
First and foremost, accept that some degree of clutter with a child is inevitable
- Start with messes and clutter you see every day. So work on organizing your kitchen or family room before your hallway closet.
- Assign everything in your house a home. This way everyone in your family knows where to find what they need, and more importantly, they know where to put it away.You use this principle to organize your silverware, with clearly defined places for forks and knives, or drawers for socks or, underwear. Bring this thinking to the broader aspects of your home to save many hours of searching for things. It dramatically cuts down on the clutter of items left out “for now” or “until I find a place for it.” more…
The Canada Food Guide recommends we eat 4-8 serving of fruits and vegtables everyday. There is no denying the fact that vegetables and fruits are not only nutritious but also an inevitable part of any healthy diet.
Eating these will improve your health besides helping you fight various other health problems. But did you know that your fruits and vegtables could be up to one year old?
This article from the Daily Telegraph bring to light a problem that may effect the quality of your food. more…
Chiropractic care is the health maintenance of the spinal column, discs, related nerves and bone geometry without drugs or surgery. It involves the art and science of adjusting misaligned joints of the body, especially of the spine, which reduces spinal nerve stress and therefore promotes health throughout the body.
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
There are no known contraindications to chiropractic care throughout pregnancy. All chiropractors are trained to work with women who are pregnant. Investing in the fertility and pregnancy wellness of women who are pregnant or trying to conceive is a routine treatment for most chiropractors.
Chiropractors that have been trained to work with pregnant women and they will use techniques that avoid unneeded pressure on the abdomen.
A chiropractor who is versed in the needs of women who are pregnant will also provide you with exercises and stretches that are safe to use during pregnancy and compliment any adjustments made to your spine.
Why should I have chiropractic care during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, there are several physiological and endocrinological changes that occur in preparation for creating the environment for the developing baby. The following changes could result in a misaligned spine or joint:
- Protruding abdomen and increased back curve
- Pelvic changes
- Postural adaptations
Establishing pelvic balance and alignment is another reason to obtain chiropractic care during pregnancy. When the pelvis is misaligned it may reduce the amount of room available for the developing baby. This restriction is called intrauterine constraint. A misaligned pelvis may also make it difficult for the baby to get into the best possible position for delivery.
The nervous system is the master communication system to all the body systems including the reproductive system. Keeping the spine aligned helps the entire body work more effectively.
What are the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy?
Chiropractic care during pregnancy may provide benefits for women who are pregnant. Potential benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy include:
- Maintaining a healthier pregnancy
- Controlling symptoms of nausea
- Reducing the time of labor and delivery
- Relieving back, neck or joint pain
- Prevent a potential cesarean section
Talk to Your Health Care Provider:
As more women are seeking the benefits of chiropractic care throughout pregnancy, more health care providers are seeking trained doctors of chiropractic in their communities to refer their pregnant patients to. Discuss these options with your health care provider. If they are not yet familiar with chiropractic care in pregnancy, ask them to find out more about its many benefits. Most importantly, seek options that support your body’s natural abilities to function and find a team of providers who are respectful of your choices. Dr. David Lasner – Heritage Village Chiropractic: 2025-111th Street, Edmonton. Tel: 780.433.9920
Are you aware of the dangers under your sink? The AAPCC has stated that “the largest number of occurrences of poisoning in 1993 were due to cleaning products – drain cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, bleach, soaps and detergents”.
An article from Glenn Beach brings to light the dangers of cleaning products and considerations that should be made to avoid accidental poisoning of children, adults and pets. Included in the article is also a list of some of the most hazardous cleansers found around the house.
“Thinking globally and acting locally” Norwex is working to provide families with safe and environmentally friendly cleaning products, alternatives free of harmful chemicals.
Interested in improving your qualtity of life? Contact Krista Labrecque for more information on Norwex products.
