When to Breathe During a Workout

When you're exercising you should always focus on breathing correctly to get the most out of it. If you are lifting weights be sure to breath out during the hardest part of the exercise. For example-if you are doing a chest fly you would breathe out as you are bringing the weights from out wide to up top.

What's that Popping Sound?

Why is there a popping sound when a joint is adjusted? Adjustment of a joint may result in release of a gas bubble between the joints that makes a popping sound – it’s exactly the same as when you “crack” your knuckles. The noise is caused by the change of pressure within the joint that results in gas bubbles being released. There is no

pain involved. (http://www.acatoday.org/pdf/Chiro_FAQ.pdf)

Reiki?

There are many different types of massage. Some like reiki, for instance, doesn't involve massage strokes at all. In reiki the therapist uses their energy to move "dead" energy spots throughout your body. This technique will leave you feeling as good as any "typical" massage. This is perfect for someone who is not keen on being touched, or uncomfortable disrobing.

Katie's Favorite Hormone

Oxytocin: My Favorite Hormone

Do you remember that feeling you got with your first kiss? Or held hands with someone new for the first time? That feeling is caused by a hormone called Oxytocin and it's what makes you feel good. It is incredibly amazing in every day life, and even more powerful during labor and birth. 

Oxytocin is often known as the "hormone of love" because it is involved with lovemaking, fertility, contractions during labor and birth, and the release of milk in breastfeeding. It helps us feel good, and it triggers nurturing feelings and behaviors. 

Low levels of oxytocin during labor and birth can cause problems by:

• causing contractions to stop or slow, and lengthening labor
• resulting in excessive bleeding at the placenta site after birth
• leading providers to respond to these problems with interventions.

As a doula, I work very hard to make sure that the mother is experiencing optimal levels of natural oxytocin. (Artificial/Synthetic oxytocin called Pitocin doesn't work the same way as natural oxytocin does.) 

I Love My Job!

I LOVE MY JOB!!!  I love helping others. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone who’s in pain. When you can help to take a person from a place of pain and discomfort to a place of moving freely and without pain, it’s satisfying and exciting! I’m always amazed at the change on someone’s face after getting a massage. The look of relief on their face is just like instant gratification. You could say that I’m a treatment enthusiast! 

--Sylvia

Chiropractic Health Profession

Chiropractic is the 2nd largest and fastest growing health care profession in the world and did you know Chiropractic was discovered in Davenport, IA?

Why You Need to Change Your Workouts

If you currently work out it is very important that you switch up your routine frequently. Your body has the ability to get used to certain workouts, making them less effective. It is called muscle memory. Progress and effectiveness of your routines will exponentially increase when you switch it up. Ask for help if you want some different routines!