Cerebral Palsy and the Upper Neck Connection Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most prevalent lifelong developmental disability in the United States. Upper cervical doctors have seen tremendous changes in patients with Cerebral Palsy. Dr. William Amalu of the International Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association has published an amazing case study of a 5-year-old boy confined to [...]
I got the oil changed in my car today, and replaced the air filter. I try to maintain it well so that it lasts a long time. Cars are expensive and we rely on them so much. It is important to take care of the things we are blessed with. I am also going to [...]
Most of us remember exactly where we were when we heard the news about the events of September 11th, 2001. We've made it another trip around the sun, and here we are again - 9/11. Dates make an impact on our emotions. Some dates are happy; some are tragic. Our bodies create hormones in response [...]
Most people are motivated by pain. This may be headaches, shoulder pain, low back pain, menstrual cramps, sciatica or many other types of pain. Upper cervical chiropractic can help reduce the pain that you may be suffering from. What's more? Upper cervical chiropractic can reduce your injuries. Let's say you decide to work out at [...]
Every day I get to learn! My three-year-old son always asks questions about how the world works, so I am re-learning things so that I can teach him. I almost want to go back to school. Almost. Not only do I learn in my job as a mom, I also learn in my job as [...]
A friend of mine has been on a journey of keeping herself and her family healthy. She's been an inspiration to me on so many levels. She homeschools her four kids. She bakes a lot of things, including keeping a gluten-free and a non-gluten-free diet for members of her family. She sees a chiropractor and [...]
Do you know someone who has trouble with swallowing, dry mouth, irregular heart rate, sense of taste, memory or emotions? The neurology of the upper cervical spine is remarkable. The brainstem consists of mesencephalon, pons and medulla. The medulla contains the intermedius nucleus (InM), which has receptors for head and neck posture. Changes in head [...]
Harvest season is here. My grandfather was a farmer. He would work extremely hard to grow his crops all season. He didn't just plant them and then leave them alone. He took care of the soil before planting, then chose the crops wisely, watered them, fertilized them, got rid of the weeds that would destroy [...]
According to the calendar, fall started a week and a half ago, but the weather thinks it's still summer. Nevertheless, autumn has arrived and with it the leaves on the trees have begun to change color. Soon the leaves will fall. Sometimes I think about the seasons relating more to our bodies than simply the [...]
Here in the United States, menopause is not something that most women look forward to. However, in other cultures, including the Mayans, it is welcomed with open arms! There is no one answer to why menopause symptoms differ from one culture and one woman to another. However, there are studies on the chemistry changes during [...]
After looking forward to the birth of a new baby, parents are sometimes broadsided with a newborn who cries incessantly. How is a mom or dad to respond to a baby who is inconsolable? No one sleeps. No one, including the baby, enjoys the crying. She's not crying to get attention. Mommy and daddy would [...]
Women are always told to perform Kegel exercises to help with labor and delivery as well as urinary incontinence. This is true; it will help but this isn't the whole story. These are some of the reasons to protect our pelvic floors: Urinary incontinence and pain Labor and delivery Postpartum recovery, after both vaginal and [...]
Find out why people drive 30-60 minutes (or more) each way for a NUCCA correction at Vital Life Wellness Center, passing many other chiropractors on their way. Why would they do that? Because I care about you and your health. You receive my full attention. I listen to you and give you individualized care. You [...]
