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School is back. Which means more chairs, more backpacks, more phones in the hallway, and more of us (parents included) parked at a desk for the next nine months. The thing I want you to understand is not the dramatic injury. A fall. A car accident. A weekend you can point to on a calendar. … Continue reading The Small Strain That Never Announces Itself

The changes to a female’s body during pregnancy are profound. Here are some major ones: Internal Organ Rearrangement: As the uterus expands, your stomach, intestines, and liver are literally shoved upward and outward to accommodate the baby. Skin Changes: Surging hormones stimulate melanin production, which can cause dark, blotchy patches on the face called melasma, … Continue reading What Type of Exercise Is Best During Pregnancy?

I’ve long advocated for a diet that’s centered around a foundation of high-quality animal foods (see my post, “The Food My Family and I Eat”. ) Why? It’s not about politics. It’s not about religion. It’s not about appeasing some advocacy group. It’s not about feelings. It’s simply about the preponderance of scientific, historical, and … Continue reading The Best Protein Supplements For Fat-Loss And Strength

The nervous system is a fascinating part of our anatomy. Yes, that is me in the above photo, attempting to overlay the nervous system with my own body using Ai. Not too bad, I guess... Here is an actual picture of the human nervous system: A bit creepy, I'd say, but SO cool. The nervous … Continue reading Spinal Obstructions Lead To Suboptimal Health

Growing up, I loved the smell of coffee. Generally, I grew up under the impression that coffee was bad for you. That it would “stunt your growth” (not exactly true). Thus, I never really cared to drink it. At least, not until I got to grad school in my early 20’s. Sitting through 9 hours … Continue reading The Coffee Conundrum: Is It Bad For You?

I’ve been saying it for years: most chronic migraines aren’t a mysterious “genetic curse” or a lifelong sentence. They’re the predictable end-result of three modern insults happening simultaneously. Remove all three and the overwhelming majority of migraine sufferers become migraine-free—often permanently. Here are the three prongs that actually drive the problem. Prong 1 – Structural … Continue reading The Three Prong Approach To Eliminate Migraines

We’ve probably all been there at some point in life. Meticulously checking food labels to see how much fat the food had. Worse yet, how much SATURATED FAT it had. The deadly clogger of our cardiovascular pipelines. Growing up in the 90’s (the good ‘ol denim days), it was the cultural norm to try to … Continue reading Does Saturated Fat Actually Clog Our Arteries? The Real Culprit In Heart Inflammation

The pregnancy journey is a wonderful transformation in many ways, yet with aches, discomforts, and bodily shifts aplenty. As we embrace those growing bumps and hormonal waves, we are also met with increased likelihood of back pain, pelvic tension, and all sorts of musculoskeletal woes. Like many health-related problems, there is a lot a woman … Continue reading Optimizing Pregnancy With Structural Chiropractic Care

Ahh, winters in Minnesota. So refreshingly cold, dark, and with sniffles aplenty. As we head into shorter days and colder temps, we are also met with increased likelihood of sickness. Never fear, there is a lot we humans can do to make the winter months more joyous, fun, and gotten through with good health. While … Continue reading What I Eat (And Do) To Minimize Sickness

If you’re not a stranger to my posts, you understand that what our most trusted and honorable government health organizations (a bit of sarcasm there) tell us to eat is NOT ideal for humans. Knowing this, you're probably not shocked to learn that I don’t believe the mainstream nutritional recommendations for infants and children are … Continue reading The Foods Your Child Should Eat To Optimize Their Health, Function, and Development