Processed and packaged foods are increasingly a major part of the Western Diet. Even foods that are grown (corn, wheat, lettuce, etc.) or raised (beef, pork, chicken, etc.) are no longer what they used to be. Due to pesticides, herbicides…
De-stressing During the Holidays
A poll by the American Psychological Association has found that during the holidays 69% of people are stressed by a “lack of time”, 69% are stressed by a “lack of money” and 51% are stressed over the “pressure to give…
Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy
One problem that many pregnant women complain about is pubic pain. Yet doctors and midwives often dismiss this pain as either “inconsequential,” “unfixable,” or “just one of those pregnancy discomforts that have to be endured.” Click here to read more…. …
Flu Shot
Typically anticipated to start in the fall months and peak in January or February, the “flu season” is always accompanied by signs in pharmacies and doctors’ offices promoting the vaccine. Your local pharmacy’s automated answering service may start with a…
Wellness Family Newsletter September 2014- The Engaged Parent
As much as we wish it were so, children do not come with an instruction manual. There’s no “How to” that can be followed; no two children are alike so what works with one generally won’t work with the other.…
Importance of Crawling
The Importance of Crawling By Katie Greeley BS, DC, CACCP Crawling is one of the many milestones we look forward to experiencing with our children. In my office, I often encounter many children who have not done enough crawling. …
Epidurals
The Truth about Epidurals By Katie Greeley, DC ,CACCP In a typical hospital-birthing plan, most new mothers have already made up their mind about getting an epidural. This decision is usually made without any factual information about epidurals and most…
Pushups – Are They Necessary to Measure Strength in Adolescent PE Programs?
Pushups – Are They Necessary to Measure Strength in Adolescent PE Programs? By Katie Greeley DC, CACCP Many Children from the fifth grade through eighth grades are required to perform pushups as part of their PE curriculum. The debate is…
Gluten-Why the Obsession?
GLUTEN – WHY THE OBSESSION? By Katie Greeley, DC, CACCP The nature of my practice is that my clients are like extended family. We share great dialogue on all aspects of health and well-being. I always expose my patients to…
Defining Sensory Integration Dysfunction
Defining Sensory Integration Dysfunction By Katie Greeley, BS, DC, CACCP Last year I visited the innovations at Disneyland to see all the new and cool enhancements for the future. I was a little worried about what I saw and experienced.…