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

by Shannon Adams | Jul 26, 2021 | chiropractic care, Foundational Health, The Chiropractor's Wife

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!

by Shannon Adams | Jan 26, 2021 | Chiropractic, chiropractic care, foot pain, Foundational Health, Joint Health, pain management, The Chiropractor's Wife

Learn about a new way to effectively manage pain, swelling, and achiness in your feet. No NSAIDS involved.

Cooking for The Chiropractor: Chicken Salad

by Shannon Adams | Jan 12, 2021 | Foundational Health, nutrition, The Chiropractor's Wife, vegetables, whole30

"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

by Shannon Adams | Dec 16, 2020 | Foundational Health, holiday eating, Nutrition, vegetables

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

by Shannon Adams | Dec 1, 2020 | nutrition, The Chiropractor's Wife, vegetables

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

by Shannon Adams | Nov 18, 2020 | 21-Day Cleanse, Foundational Health, Nutrition, nutrition, supplements, The Chiropractor's Wife

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

by Shannon Adams | Nov 3, 2020 | chiropractor dresses up, Foundational Health, Halloween, The Chiropractor's Wife

See one of the many reasons I love The Chiropractor… and Happy Halloween!

Healthcare Sharing Ministries vs Traditional Insurance

by Shannon Adams | Oct 21, 2020 | chiropractic care, Christian Healthcare Minsitries, Foundational Health, sharing ministries, The Chiropractor's Wife

My surprising experience with a healthcare sharing ministry versus my former employer-based insurance

Trampolines

by Shannon Adams | Oct 7, 2020 | aging, Exercise, Foundational Health, Joint Health

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...