Sarpy Chiropractic Blog

In this episode we talk about the one word concept from the book "One word that will change your life" and how to apply it. This strategy is so much more effective than setting New Year's Resolutions (for which 80% of people have already stopped using by February!). We also briefly touch on how to set goals for 2019 and how to use the one word to tie them all together. This episode is only 25 minutes long, and the concept is so easy to apply immediately. We hope you enjoy it! Check out this episode!

In today's episode we discuss how these powerful medications really work for ADHD and the effects you need to be aware of when making the choice to put your child or grandchild on them or not. There's some pretty scary details surrounding the safety of these medications that all parents need to be aware of! Check out this episode!

Every week we meet someone who has been fed misinformation about Chiropractic, or who have had their own personal bad experiences when visiting a Chiropractor. So today we decided to clean up the confusion: How does Chiropractic work? What should happen when you visit a Chiropractor? Is it dangerous and risky? Once you start going do you need to go forever? These are just some of the myths and half-truths that we cover in this episode. We hope you enjoy it, and please share with anyone else who might enjoy it ad gain some value!   Check out this episode!

In today's podcast I sit down with the oils expert in our family, my wife Melanie, and we discuss how she got started on her essential oils journey and how we slowly incorporated oils into our house and life. If you've never used Essential Oils before it can seem overwhelming, but we give you some tips on where to get started. Check out this episode!

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 ...

 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...