Sarpy Chiropractic Blog

In today's podcast we discuss how ADHD is diagnosed and why the rates of diagnosis, and the amount of money spent on prescription medications for ADHD have skyrocketed in North America over the last decade. We also delve into some different methods of natural treatment. Part 2 is when we discus in depth the drugs used and all the pros and cons associated with them. Check out this episode!

The Platinum Rule The Golden Rule: Treat others how you wish to be treated is very familiar to us. Although the intentions of this rule are good, it seems odd to think that everyone wants to be treated the same way that you do.  We are all unique and connect in different ways. For instance, some may like to receive information in quick bullet points while others prefer it more detailed.  Let us introduce the Platinum Rule: Treat others how they want to be treated.  When we butt heads with others in our relationships whether it is with friends, family or co-workers, it is usually because you are both processing what is being said differently. The message being conveyed all relies on whoever is delivering it.  If someone does not understand you or they are frustrated or get offended, brainstorm how they may receive the message better. You will get to know the people who surround you better because you are constantly trying to figure out how they work and w

 Welcome to episode 1 of our podcast! You will be able to find all of our podcasts here on our blog, and also it will be released on I-Tunes within the next few days. Please leave us some feedback - what do you want to hear about? What did you like or not like? Thanks for listening! Check out this episode!

How Do I Avoid Getting Sick? The frigid cold, slushy snow, and stressful holiday seasons are here. This is the time of year when it seems inevitable for some sort of cold or flu to get a hold of you. Have you ever wondered why you are at home sick at least every other week, whereas your cousin, Brenda, brags about not ever having to miss a day of work due to being sick in 25 years? The good news is when it actually comes down to the strength of the host; you can do something about taking charge of your health. It is incredible how our bodies are able to fight off infections and viruses. We just have to make sure we are taking the best care of ourselves to optimize our immune system’s function! The stronger it is, the healthier you are! H ow do you improve your immune system’s strength? Decrease sugar Eat or juice more raw green vegetables. Sunshine – If you cannot get enough sun exposure because you live somewhere with a cold climate li

How to fuel your body with water. Many of us know that water is vital to our health. It allows our bodies to replenish and flush out toxins from our systems. Drinking water can decrease hunger cravings and fill up your stomach so that you do not crave junk food or other beverages such as sodas or caffeine. Keeping hydrated decreases stress and prevents headaches or migraines. However, many of us do not know how much our bodies need or the quality of water that we should be aware of. How much water should you be drinking? A great base line to calculate the amount of water you should be drinking in a day is the following tool. Take your weight in pounds and divide by two. Convert pounds to ounces. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, you should be drinking at least 80 ounces of water a day. This may seem like a lot at first if you are not used to consuming this much water. But, soon you will notice the effects of keeping hydrated and it will become second nature. Yo