Vitamin D is an essential, fat-soluble vitamin in the body that comes in several forms. When discussing vitamin D, the two primary forms that are derived from dietary sources include vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. The largest difference between vitamin D2 and D3 is where they are found; vitamin D2 is found mainly in plant […]
What is Functional Medicine?
What is Functional Medicine? It is a framework that asks how and why illness occurs and restores health by addressing the root cause of disease. (IFM.org) Providers spend time listening to the patient and digging deeper into what is causing the patient’s symptoms. As the appointments are often longer than a conventional medicine appointment, the […]
COVID-19 PRACTICE INFORMATION
If you have questions about COVID-19, please call the Minnesota Department of Health hotline at 651-201-3920. Updated 3/17/2022 Valued patients, During the COVID-19 pandemic, we are taking extra precautions to keep everyone safe. As we continue to monitor conditions, we have modified our practices in accordance with Minnesota Chiropractic Association, State of MN, and […]
COVID-19 Update
Valued Patients, It is with clear minds and heavy hearts that we have made the decision to temporarily close Langford and Karls Chiropractic and Village Acupuncture and Massage Therapy from March 19th until April 1st, 2020. We wish to assist in the effort to “flatten the curve” of cases affecting Minnesota. This decision is not […]
Regarding COVID-19
Regarding the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Dear Patients and Members of the Community, We are all familiar with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and how it has begun to impact our community. We feel at Langford & Karls Chiropractic Clinic and Village Acupuncture and Massage Therapy that it is important to connect with you to share what additional measures […]
Why Winter is Hard on Your Back
Welcome to February in Minnesota! We started this month out with beautiful weather on Super Bowl Sunday with a high temperature of 45 degrees. The sun was out, the snow was melting…and then it dropped to a high of 24 degrees two days later and many of us were trying to chip off the ice […]
IS CHIROPRACTIC GOOD (AND SAFE) FOR BABIES?
by Anna Miller, chiropractic intern People often ask why babies even should go under chiropractic care– the answer is simple: Babies have a spine too, just like adults! If we can start them off with a well-functioning nervous system, they are sure to be set up for success as they grow. Furthermore, as a baby […]
Guest Blog: Sinusitis, by VAMT acupuncturist Rachel Kristyniak
Sinusitis can happen any time of the year. However, the fall and winter seems to invite a stuffy nose to come and hang for a while. Let’s dive in more and discuss what sinusitis is, learn some tips on how to prevent it and also, what to do when you are stuffed up already. What […]
Embrace Your Spine
By Kelsey Stern, Chiropractic Intern Throughout the day, our bodies tend to acquire aches and pains. This is true in any profession, whether a majority of your time is sitting or moving. As a once full-time student who has spent 9 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 3 years in a seated position, […]
October Recipe of the Month: Carrot Ginger Soup
This warming, antioxidant and beta-carotene-filled soup is so delicious for the fall! I like it pureed (as the original recipe* recommends), but if that’s not your cup of tea, you can leave it as-is (all the flavors blend together so nicely though!). My 15-month-old even loves it! Ingredients 2 lbs of carrots 2 medium potatoes […]
