Ingredients
-1 cup coconut water
-1/2 cup cream of coconut
-1 ½ cup pineapple juice
-1 cup mango juice
-4-ounce popsicle molds
How to:
Combine the coconut water and cream in a measuring cup. In your 4-ounce popsicle molds, add into coconut mixture. Freeze this mixture for 4 hours. Mix in the mango juice and add popsicle sticks to each mold. Freeze for an additional 2 hours. Add pineapple juice on top of the mango and coconut mixture. Freeze for 4 hours. Serve and enjoy!
There are a sum of over 3.5 million babies born in the United States every year, among those births some encounter complications of some sort. Becoming pregnant can have risks associated with it, but there are several ways to minimize those risks, including proper exercise, nutrition, and chiropractic care. As soon as a woman becomes pregnant their body begins to change immediately. These rapid changes are all in support of life growing inside. Let’s look at what happens in the first trimester.
First trimester: Some women may experience morning sickness due to the increased hormone levels and growth of the placenta. This rise in hormone levels sends signals to the liver which now must step up and work significantly harder. This can create stress on the organ. By receiving care at Total Health Chiropractic, we will work with you to find the best path for eliminating stress on your nervous system and optimize the function of your liver. Women also can experience headaches during the first trimester of pregnancy but can also last the length of one’s pregnancy. The headaches can be due to dehydration, stress, caffeine or sugar withdrawals and misalignments within the neck and upper back. Receiving chiropractic adjustments, the right nutrition and regaining a healthy sleep schedule, these headaches can be immeasurably reduced or ultimately eliminated.
The second trimester introduces how the body is undergoing physical changes to accommodate the weight of the baby. If the woman already had misalignments within the spine, it is very possible that their pregnancy will enhance symptoms causing acid reflux, pain, headaches, constipation, etc. Each term of pregnancy, the pelvis is shifting forward and ultimately changing the curve of the low back. This event is supposed to happen, but if a misalignment was present prior within the low spine, this could create complications and pain in your pregnancy.
Why Should I have Chiropractic care during pregnancy?
The remarkable benefit of chiropractic care throughout your pregnancy is seen when you go into labor. The length of labor on average is 10 plus hours. First time mothers receiving chiro care can expect to experience a 24% decrease in that labor length, while mothers with previous children can experience a 39% decrease. Potential benefits of chiropractic care include controlling nausea symptoms, relieving back, neck and joint pain, maintaining a healthier pregnancy, reducing time of labor and delivery.
At Total Health Chiropractic, providing TOTAL HEALTH is more than our job. For more information or to schedule your next wellness visit give us a call today! (423) 517-7000
Ingredients:
-1 cup almond butter
– ½ cup coconut butter
-1/4 cup organic wild blueberry spread
-3 tbsp water
Directions:
Use 9×5 inch pan. Line pan with parchment paper. Melt coconut butter until its consistency is smooth. Ass mixture to almond butter. Transfer to parchment lined pan. In a separate bowl, mix together jam of choice (organic blueberry spread) and water.
Drizzle jam mix on top of fudge mixture. You can also use a knife or toothpick to swirl jam and create a marble effect.
Place in freezer for 1-1.5 hours. Serve chilled. Store in freezer. Enjoy!
Level: Beginner
Benefits: Increase hip flexibility, decreased sciatic pain, creates low spine stability
Begin in downward facing dog pose (start on all fours and keep knees behind hips). Hands should be shoulder width apart.
On an exhale, step your left foot forward between hands and stack your knee in line with ankle. Gently lower your right knee and allow the top of your foot to settle on mat.
Slide your right knee back to what’s comfortable. Inhale and slowly rise.
You will sweep hands overhead to frame your ears. Turn palms to face another and gaze at fingertips.
As you exhale, pull from public bone to belly button and lift chest from hips. Hold pose for 30-60 seconds. Inhales can lengthen the spine and deepen the stretch.
Repeat on right side.
Ice vs. Heat.. It may sound like an anticipated superhero movie ready to hit the big screen, but it’s actually a question most have debated in their life when they’ve sustained and injury. Ice packs and heating pads are a universal treatment for many injuries. But which one is the right method for your injury? And the answer isn’t always easy.
Ice
Ice treatments are more common for acute injuries. If you are experiencing swelling or any tissue inflammation within a 48-hour window, then you should be using ice. Ice is best in situations where you need to control inflammation and keep your pain level in check.
The most common injury ice packs are used for are sprained ankles. Ice treatments are also commonly used for athletes who have overused injury or chronic conditions. However, it’s important to not ice any chronic injury before any activity.
Only use ice packs for 15- 30 minutes on an injury and remove if the injury becomes bright red or pink.
Heat
Heat therapy or treatments work by improving blood flow and circulation in a particular area. Heating an injured area can soothe pain, aid in damaged tissues and increase muscle flexibility. Heat treatments are most effective for muscles that are sore. It’s important to not have scalding temperatures when dealing with any heat therapy but at a comfortable level of heat that allows to alleviate the stiffness and muscle ache.
Cases in which heat treatment should not be used are if the area is bruised or swollen, or if the area affected is an open wound.
Unlike Ice therapy, heat treatments are more beneficial if used for longer time periods. Moderate to severe pain can benefit from 30 minutes to two hours of heat therapy.
Ingredients:
3 medium tomatoes, diced
1 onion, finely chopped
½ fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 green onion, finely chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
Directions:
In a bowl combine all ingredients except garlic powder, salt/pepper. Stir until desired consistency then add seasonings. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve & Enjoy!
You’re strolling down aisle 5 and instantly become overwhelmed by the countless options of peanut butter available. Not all of them are equal or even healthy. There are certain types of peanut butter that are rich in unsaturated fats, fibers and proteins, while others are packed full of sugars and other messy ingredients like hydrogenated vegetable oils that make them not as appealing. You may even find yourself wondering what is the healthiest choice? What is the deal with powdered peanut butter? Or even what’s the difference in jar vs squeezable pouch? Below are 5 peanut butter options (in no order) and you may be surprised at just how few ingredients they have!
Ingredients: Dry roasted organic peanuts. This brand also offers creamy, unsweetened variety.
Calories 200
Protein 8 grams
Total fat 17 grams
Saturated fat 2.5 grams
Carbs 7 grams
Fiber 3 grams
Sugar 1 gram
Ingredients: Peanuts
Calories 180
Protein 8 grams
Total fat 16 grams
Saturated fat 2 grams
Carbs 5 grams
Fiber 3 grams
Sugar 2 grams
Ingredients: Dry roasted peanuts, palm oil
Calories 210
Protein 7 grams
Total fat 18 grams
Carbs 6 grams
Fiber 1 gram
Sugar 2 grams
Ingredients: Organic peanuts
Calories 180
Protein 7 grams
Total fat 15 grams
Carbs 6 grams
Fiber 2 grams
Sugar 1 gram
Ingredients: Roasted Peanuts, sugar, salt
Calories 60
Protein 6 grams
Total Fat 1.5 grams
Carbs 5 grams
Fiber 1 gram
Sugar 2 grams
Sodium 90 MG
Ingredients:
-12 medium hard-boiled eggs
-1/2 cup olive oil mayonnaise
-1 tsp curry powder
Directions:
-Place eggs in a pan and cover with cold water. Let eggs boil for 7-9 minutes.
-Drain and cover eggs with cold water again. This helps to stop the eggs from cooking further.
-Once eggs are cooled, begin to peel and chop.
-Mix olive oil mayo, curry powder to your egg mixture.
-Top egg salad mixture with fresh parsley.
Serve & enjoy!
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: numbness, pain and stiffness in hand + fingers.
Below are three exercises you can do daily. These simple stretches and exercises only require you, no equipment. These can be done while at your desk, waiting to check out at the store or whenever you find a minute or maybe three to spare.
The Straightforward: Shake
Shaking hands like you are air drying them after washing. Do this technique 1-3 minutes every hour to keep flexor muscles from getting tight and cramped during the day. You could even integrate this method into your hand washing. After all, you are washing your hands frequently.
The Armstrong: Deep Stretch
Place one arm straight out in front, elbow will be straight. Wrist and fingers will be facing ground. Spread your fingers slowly while using other hand to apply pressure downward. This will stretch your fingers and wrist. When maximum point of flexibility has been reached, hold for 15-20 seconds. Rotate hands and repeat.
Tendon Glides: Apply heat prior, ice after
With wrist straight and hand in front of you, fully straighten all fingers out. Bend tips of fingers into hook like position with knuckles pointing up. Proceed into a tight fist with thumb over fingers.
Additional info: Apple heat to hand before performing exercises for about 10 mins. After completing exercises, apple bag of crushed ice to hand for 20 mins to aid in inflammation.
In 2020, patients from our Total Health chiropractic offices sent in an overwhelming number of testimonials about their experiences with chiropractic care in our 8 locations. It has impacted our lives as well as our friends and family! We are asking you to share the love again with us in 2021!
If you’d like to share your journey with us, please fill out a review on Google. Your journey matters and can have a very real impact on others in search of a solution. Here are a select few of our powerhouse reviews and inspiring stories patients have shared with us. Let’s look at 2020, through our patient’s eyes.
“When I first went in, I was in pain that I had been dealing with for way to long, becoming inactive because it hurt to do too much. I noticed a difference in the first week, it has been great to finally start feeling better. I have started doing more every day and have lost 21lbs since my first visit. I am not saying they will help you lose weight but making my back pain better has helped me start getting active again. I can only say great things for Total Health Chiropractic Cleveland. If you are having back problems don’t wait, go see them and feel better. Great doctor and staff will help you feel welcome and well cared for!” -W Brockman
“I just started going to the chiropractor for the first time ever and they made me feel right at home! Everyone is SO friendly! I recommend them 1000x’s over!” -L Wilbur
“Family Chiropractic, Dr Mckeel and staff has really made my life better. you are always greeted with a caring smile you have a feeling of family; the care is excellent, and the outcome of treatment is wonderful.” – C Carver
“Having moved to Cleveland, I was in search of a chiropractor that had a similar treatment/maintenance plan I’ve had for 25+ years. I found Dr. McKeel through a mutual friend. He is awesome! Wonderful staff, clean facility and great treatment plan. Wish I found him sooner! My health has been great since I am getting regular treatments again. Highly recommend!” – l Koller
“I was anxious about using a chiropractor, but Dr. Chad did a great job of making me feel comfortable and helped me immensely. His office staff are friendly and professional. Great experience.” – T Laconca
“Very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Dr. McKeel really works hard to help you get pain relief!” – K DeFriece
