…a topic which has been a source of frustration for kids, parents, and teachers alike: ADHD. Those four letters strike fear into every parent whose children are in the school system, home-schooled children don’t fit into this category and you’ll soon see why.

Asthma: Most likely someone you know is suffering with this condition: Could be your child, a parent, someone close to you, or even yourself. I say this because there are thousands of children (and adults) afflicted by difficulty with breathing.

I am sure you have come across this word, but do not necessarily understand what it means. Let me state emphatically that you are not alone. Most people really have no idea what Wellness is all about.

Last month we spoke about the fact that a Vertebral Subluxation is a neurological habit – a pattern that most often starts very early in life - often during the process of birth and even before. Are you wondering; “How can that be?” Let’s dive deeper!

My approach, as your chiropractor, is very different: Instead of putting out your body’s alarm system – your symptoms - would it not make more sense to see if we can correct the interference that caused your nervous system not to function normally in the first place? Would you agree this approach makes more sense?

Try Dr. Mary Beth’s favorite wellness, immunity shot! With only 6 quick ingredients and 15 minutes prep time, this is an easy juicing recipe for your family!

“Gratitude makes sense of your past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow” – Melody B.

While sleep is still a largely neglected area of health, research shows that without proper sleep — both in terms of time and quality — every aspect of your health will be adversely impacted. Many important things happen during sleep, and only during sleep.

Think of this for just a moment: We tend to equate our bodies to a car, for instance. Parts fail and we seem to be Ok with that – just part of having a car. Right? Wrong. Your automobile is a man-made structure. Your body is not – it is a self-repairing, self-regulating and self-healing entity. What I’m saying is that organs don’t suddenly fail. Have I got your interest yet? Wonderful! Let’s go on….

I want to state emphatically that my purpose in writing this newsletter is not to pick on doctors. Nope! Absolutely not! Ever!

My purpose is to have you, as parents, be aware of some of the quirks belonging to the medical paradigm that you should know in order to make sound health decisions for your family- you may find this next tid-bit somewhat unsettling.

Most people really have no idea what Wellness is all about. Most people’s concept of health includes getting up in the morning and feeling good. That is not health. It is not Wellness. Wellness means taking responsibility for your health and your destiny.

Of all the health challenges that seem to plague infants, this is probably the one that causes most upset with parents. Imagine for a moment feeding your child, when all of a sudden he/she begins screaming at the top of their lungs, arms curling in, legs drawing up, with what seems to be agonizing pain…but let me tell you, there is hope!

Laughter boosts the immune system.  Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease…..