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 […]
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 […]
Saint Paul Toys for Tots Drop-off Location
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Did you know we are a Toys for Tots drop-off location? Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be brought to the clinic now through December 12th, 2018: Langford and Karls Chiropractic Clinic 730 Cleveland Avenue South Saint Paul, Minnesota 55068 The drop-off box is conveniently located […]
Chiropractic and Newborns: Our Shoulder Dystocia Story
By Dr. Jessica Eliason I gave birth to my son Ewan, this past July. It was a challenging birth, but I hesitate to label it a negative birth story because he is safe and sound, and I gained the love of my life from his birth. I went into labor at 5:30 in the morning, […]
ChondroRelief: November Supplement of the Month
Supplement of the Month: Chondro-Relief Our supplement of the month for November is Chondro-Relief! Chondro-Relief is a high quality form of glucosamine chondroitin and is extremely helpful for stiffness and joint pain related to osteoarthritis. Many people as they age start noticing more stiffness and joint pain because the cartilage (the tissue that provides cushion […]
Natural Remedies for Morning Sickness
Natural Remedies for Morning Sickness Morning sickness is a common ailment for women in their first trimester of pregnancy. In fact, according the American Pregnancy Association more than 50% of women experience nausea and or retching/vomiting, in their first trimester. Although morning sickness can certainly decrease quality of life, it is actually a sign of […]
November Recipe of the Month: Vegan Quinoa and Sweet Potato Chili
Recipe of the Month: Vegan Quinoa & Sweet Potato Chili This is one of Dr. Eliason’s favorite autumn recipes! Everyone loves a good, hearty bowl of chili. This is a great spin on a fall classic, from www.milkfreemom.com! Ingredients: one 29 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained one 6 oz can tomato paste 32 […]