Raising Healthy Kids Pt. 3

Raising healthy kids

Part 2: Immunity

The best thing you can do for your child’s immune system is to take the necessary steps to KEEP them healthy right from the start!

Building a strong foundation from the start can be crucial to keeping your kiddos healthy and happy!

When it comes to viruses and other sicknesses, our first line of defense is to choose an overall healthy LIFESTYLE! There are many preventive measures we can implement into our everyday lives to keep our kiddo's immune system balanced and functioning at its highest potential! ⁣

- Regular chiropractic adjustments

Did you know that the nervous system has a direct connection to immune function? When the nervous system is clear of any interference, the immune system can regulate properly!

- Try garlic oil vs antibiotics

We recommend trying garlic oil for ear infections rather than going straight to antibiotics! @shoporganicolivia has a great kids' line that we recommend.

- Use essential oils

Thieves, lavender, and oregano are great essential oils to support the immune system. How to use them? 5 drops of each oil diluted and rolled down the spine/on the feet.

- Probiotics for gut health

We recommend @klaire_labs probiotics for littles to optimize the gut-immune system! We carry them in the office if you are local.

- Let fevers do their things

Did you know fevers are a good thing for the body? It’s the way the body gets rid of the nasty bugs circulating! Take an Epsom salt bath and lots of skin-to-skin cuddles to help support the fever naturally!

What are things you are doing to set your kiddo's immune system up for success? Let us know in the comments below!

Optimal Position During Pregnancy

Throughout pregnancy, the growing body tries to adapt to the weight gain, increase of hormones, and postural changes that follow. These postural changes increase the risk of sacral/pelvic imbalance at any given time. The bones of the pelvis and the supportive network of ligaments, tendons, muscles, and associated nerves are all under constant pressure and change. The resulting torsion and inflammation of imbalanced muscles and ligaments may then prevent the baby from comfortably assuming the best possible position for their birthing.

Here at Elevated Life Family Chiropractic, Dr. Randy is Webster Certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. Webster technique is defined as "A specific chiropractic analysis and diversified adjustment for pelvic balance during pregnancy allowing for optimal fetal positioning (head down/anterior) for an easier, safer birth. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation and/or SI Joint dysfunction. In so doing, neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis is improved.”

Prenatal chiropractic care is essential for optimal positioning during pregnancy, allowing the body to be in a state of ease for a safer and easier birth process.

Raising Healthy Kids Pt. 2

During the first 2 years of life, a child’s brain is forming neural connections at an exponential rate! Physical interactions, touch, free play, and sleep mainly fuel these connections.

The American Academy of Pediatrics calls for no screen time for children until 18 to 24 months, except for video chatting, and says kids ages 2 to 5 should get an hour or less of screen time per day! 👏🏼

Why is no screen time necessary?

👉🏼 screen time requires little to no movement or effort, therefore it’s not aiding developmental milestones or muscle strength

👉🏼 images on a screen can move too fast for a developing brain to process and have been shown to alter attention span

👉🏼 your little ones need to be a little “bored”... when they are constantly overstimulated, it makes it more difficult for them to rely on themselves for imaginative play and entertainment

👉🏼 poor posture, especially during the age of such crucial spinal development.

We encourage you to get on the ground with your little one and interact with free play, get outside and explore nature, and connect and grow with your little one as they grow and develop! 🌟
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Benefits of Getting Outside

During these colder months, we find ourselves inside more often. Did you know that enjoying nature and getting sunshine has great impacts on our health? The winter months make it harder to do just that.

The lack of vitamin D can make it harder to sleep and we can begin to notice ourselves and our family getting sick more often. GET OUTSIDE WHEN THE SUN IS OUT! Take advantage when you can and try to wear as little clothing as you can get away with while still staying warm. Even if the sun isn't out, try to take a short walk outside. It can be a game-changer when you're having a rough day.

Check out the graphic above for some health benefits of getting outside. We encourage you to get outside this week and tag us @elevatedlifefc in your favorite ways to get outside during the winter! BONUS if it's with your little ones!

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3 Ways to Set Your Week Up for Success!

Who doesn't love to start the week off completely ready and refreshed?

Check out these 3 great tips for setting your week up for success! 💪🏼

What do you do every week to help your Monday mornings flow better? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏼

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Testimonial Tuesday

We live for these messages! Thank you so much Ashley L. for sharing about the changes you've been noticing with Adeline.

Chiropractic care can be life-changing for kiddos. If your parent's gut tells you something just isn't right with your child and you've been told everything is fine by other healthcare professionals, give us a call at 208-357-1949. Dr. Randy can give your child the time and attention they need to get the root cause of what is going on.

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