The Chiropractor’s Wife
This is a blog about my learning curve on functional medicine and natural health, plus some of the enlightening (and slightly strange) adventures I’ve had with my chiropractor. Enjoy!
–Shannon
Lessons Not Learned
The Chiropractor’s Wife has been a little “needy” this summer… After a couple of big bumps and bruises I’ve been very grateful for not only The Chiropractor’s skills and expertise in getting me fixed up, but also his patience with me as I sometimes want to do things the hard way in my healing journey. :/
I Didn’t Die!
Learn about a new way to effectively manage pain, swelling, and achiness in your feet. No NSAIDS involved.
Cooking for The Chiropractor: Chicken Salad
"Cooking for the Chiropractor" blog posts will appear periodically throughout this year and highlight recipes we use and enjoy on a regular basis. I've had more than one person ask me, after they've gotten to know my husband a little bit (or after he's gotten...
Gingerbread Houses and Genetic Conditions
When I married The Chiropractor, there was a unique reason why my brother's wife was especially excited for him to join the family. (Aside from the chiro care he brought along.) His healthy eating and hence my catering to his healthy eating (eh, more or less...)...
The Twelve Veggies of Christmas
This started as an Instagram post last year but I realized this might also be a good place to share... The Monday morning after Thanksgiving last year I woke up and could hardly move. I was incredibly stiff and just felt terrible overall. I was scheduled for a...
Experiences from a Newbie
Our Favorite Newbie Does the 21-Day Cleanse. Kim now runs the front desk at Foundation Chiropractic and shares some of her experiences.
The Chiropractor Does Halloween
See one of the many reasons I love The Chiropractor… and Happy Halloween!
Healthcare Sharing Ministries vs Traditional Insurance
My surprising experience with a healthcare sharing ministry versus my former employer-based insurance
Trampolines
Have you heard it said that chiropractors and/or orthopedic docs discourage the use of trampolines due to the frequency of related injuries? Or if anything, that they encourage a trampoline that has an enclosed net? In theory this decreases the likelihood of having...
Bok Choy for Breakfast
Find out how bok choy for breakfast changed my life and how it ties in to our dramatic love story…