Have you ever heard of someone living without a pulse? Science has come a long way in the treatment of heart failure. One of our patients, Laurie B., went through the process of having a Left Ventricular Assisted Device (LVAD) and then eventually a heart transplant! LVADs are a mechanical pump that does the work […]
Omega 3 Fatty Acids: the quick glance
About omega 3 and omega 6 Omega 3 supplements are usually in the form of fish oil however, some plant based alternatives are available like flaxseed oil. Omega 3 fatty acids work to reduce inflammation in the body which is often the root of many health problems. Many Americans do not get enough Omega 3 […]
All about Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Fish Oil
All about Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Fish Oil Brittany Schmidt, DC Fish oil is a very popular supplement; in fact, this supplement has had huge commercial success, Americans actually spend about 1 billion dollars a year on over the counter fish oil supplements. You probably know of someone who takes fish oil, maybe you […]
February Recipe of the Month: Homemade Hummus!
Ingredients: 2 (15 oz) cans of chickpeas, strained and rinsed ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil Juice of ½ lemon 2 cloves of garlic, peeled Salt and pepper to taste (about 1 tsp) ½ tsp of Tahini or dark sesame seed oil ½ tsp of cumin ¼ cup of water Paprika, olive oil, and mint […]
All about concussions
Concussion and sports: What do I need to know? By Heather Karls, D.C., C.C.S.P. January 7, 2019 The goal of sports chiropractic care is optimal health for the athlete. With this in mind, the treatment and diagnosis of sports related concussion has gained a greater importance, as we have learned of not just the short […]
What is a sports chiropractor or CCSP?
Dr. Heather Karls is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner. She is a member of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. We asked her some questions you may have on Chiropractic and Sports Injuries. What is Sports Chiropractic and why is it different than other forms of chiropractic care? Sports Chiropractors have advanced training in […]
Keto Diet: the good, the bad, and the ugly
So, what do you think about the keto diet? I get asked this a lot in practice. The keto diet is certainly popular right now; almost everyone has heard of it, tried it, or followed an Instagram or blog page dedicated to it. Is the keto diet worthy of all of this hype? Does the […]
The Winter Wonderland of exercise in Minnesota!
The Winter Wonderland of exercise in Minnesota! Welcome to all you who are new to Minnesota and welcome to all of you who groaned at the title of this article! Let’s talk about exercising in the winter when the daylight is short and the motivation may not always be here. The activities I am going […]
Should I be taking Vitamin D?
The answer is probably YES. In fact, most Minnesotans need to supplement. The basics…. Vitamin D is fat soluble which means it can be stored Vitamin do is produced endogenously, so it is technically a vitamin, some consider it to be a hormone Vitamin D acts as a co-factor for various cell functions We get […]
Recipe of the Month: Pomegranate and Walnut Oatmeal
Recipe of the Month: Pomegranate and Walnut Oatmeal Servings: 8-10 Total time: 20 minutes Gluten and dairy free Seasonal Ingredients 3 cups of steel cut oats (gluten free) 5 cups of coconut, cashew, almond, or oat milk 1 cup of pomegranate seeds ½ cup of walnuts ¼ cup of maple syrup ¼ cup of chia […]
