I am in favor of obtaining nutrients through real food sources as much as possible. Yet, Vitamin D is tricky. Our bodies only produce Vitamin D through 30 minutes of direct sun exposure in the warm months of the year. From October to April, most people in this part of the world lack adequate sun exposure for optimal Vitamin D levels.

Is there a better food to highlight than the egg? Probably not. As Sally Fallon, author of Nourishing Traditions Nourishing Traditions, puts it:

My kitchen is stocked with olive oil, coconut oil, and butter from pastured, grass fed cows. If you asked most Americans if they thought my fat and oil selections were healthy, they would probably only agree with the olive oil.

Genetics play an important role in creating who we are, yet there is more to the story than most realize. The field of epigenetics (‘above the gene’ or ‘on the gene’) is revealing that genes can be essentially switched on or off based on many environmental factors….including our own thoughts!

Check out Bruce Lipton’s book “Biology of Belief” for more details or read an interview here.

Remember, your choices and actions DO make a difference in your health. Be good to yourself!

Great article by Larry Dossey M.D. What practices and interventions have proven to be effective? You may be surprised….

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Join us March 3rd at 7:05 pm at Revolution Fitness for this workshop. Bring a family member or friend who could also be helped!

Call the office or email to RSVP or ask questions.

In recent years we have seen an increase in bacteria that are resistant to our most common antibiotics. The concern is that people are pressuring doctors to prescribe drugs for colds, flu, and other viruses that do not respond or need antibiotics.

This website has some great information and research for parents. It is the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. Just like for adults, even babies and children should not be limited to the same position for long periods of time. Movement is the key! In the case of babies, this means holding them in a variety of different positions, not keeping them in one position all day.

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We have two great presentations to offer you this month. Read on for more info about Kelly Nickel's convenient new online scheduling for massage, antibiotic use, productivity tips, this month's recipe, and more great reasons to exercise. We look forward to serving you, your family and friends. Please contact us with any questions or comments.

This month we feature announcements on upcoming health events from Pete and Zach. We'll serve up healthy Shamrock Shakes at the office on St. Patrick's Day. Read for more info on salt, mammograms, low testosterone, recipes, and more. We look forward to serving you, your family and friends. Please contact us with any questions or comments.