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
My First Over-Nighter in a Hammock
When we suddenly found ourselves with regular 3 day weekends (thanks to the excitement of 2020), we made it a priority to get out into nature more. The state of Georgia has an elaborate state park system and we’ve been on a mini-crusade to see as much of it as we can.
Stone Mountain
The Chiropractor and I have made many trips to Stone Mountain, Georgia together, but more frequently I’ve gone up and down the mountainside solo. A couple of years ago I decided I wanted to do some training for an upcoming trip, too.
Failed Ferments and Why is This in Our Bedroom?
Fermentation is a little bit of a mystery to me. I really like most fermented foods (as long as they’re not too spicy) but I don’t quite get the science behind it. And something about the “mother” or “scoby” in the drinks still kinda grosses me out. I’ve never had a burning desire to do my own fermenting.
Real Men Eat Salads
My 7 year-old nephew Ben is a big fan of his Uncle Brandt. He has been ever since we moved to the area almost 3 years ago. He once told his mom that when he grows up he wants to “crack bones and drink spinach smoothies” like The Chiropractor.
The Story of Foundation Chiropractic
If you never knew Dr. Ryan Adams–Dr. Brandt Adams’ brother–and aren’t aware of how Foundation Chiropractic began, you should know the story because there’s a compelling thread of brother-love that has kept this practice going
Kick-a-Virus-in-the-Pants-and-Be-Like-Grandma-Ellen
How I learned from the Chiropractor’s grandmother to make a powerful herbal tea to promote wellness The thought of making your own herbal tea from anything besides a premade tea bag was foreign to me until I met The Chiropractor.
Why Everyone Needs a Chiro in the Family
I eventually let The Chiropractor start adjusting me. But then our relationship took a little hiatus that lasted a couple of years. During that period, I did see one chiropractor when I was really trying to get on top of my headaches (by this time I had insurance that kicked in a little).
Kombucha
Let's talk about kombucha. If you're already converted, you can scroll right past this. If you've tried it once and spewed it out and don't know how anyone can drink "that nasty stuff," keep reading. If nothing else, you can gain a little more understanding about...
Some Back Story
When The Chiropractor (aka Brandt) and I started dating, my world turned a little upside down, in more than one way. At the time, he was in chiropractic school and very passionate about the things he was learning. He’d had his own long and difficult journey of...
Knee Pain Chiropractic
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