Biofreeze What is it, how does it work, and what is the difference in professional and regular grades? Biofreeze is one of our most popular products available in our clinic. Biofreeze is a cooling, pain relieving gel; its active ingredient is menthol, which provides the cooling sensation, but it is full of other helpful ingredients […]
Making your own baby food: 10 First Foods and A Crash Course
Making your own baby food: A Crash Course by Jessica Eliason, DC Even the simplest chores can feel so daunting with a newborn, and the thought of making your own baby food may be overwhelming! But it’s really so easy. I have made all of Ewan’s food thus far, and the peace of mind of […]
March Supplement of the Month: Sinuplex and D Hist
Supplement of the month: Sinuplex and D-Hist Brittany Schmidt, DC Sinuplex I HATE being sick. I hate the sneezy, stuffy, tired, coughing, and raw nostril feeling. Thankfully, I do not get sick very often and when I do; my symptoms don’t last long because I take initiative in fighting the illness. I get adjusted, I […]
A Heart Story: Chiropractic care and the LVAD
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 […]
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 […]
All about concussions
Concussion and sports: What do I need to know? By Heather Karls, D.C., C.C.S.P. 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 term effects, but […]
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 […]
Stay Safe While Shoveling Snow
Snow Shoveling Tips By Dr. Brittany Schmidt When we announced that we were moving to MN my dad said, “I hope you like shoveling snow.” Shoveling snow is just a part of life here in the Great North, but did you know that snow shoveling is notorious for causing injuries or even life threatening emergencies? […]
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 […]