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In this episode we help set you up for success when setting your goals for 2020 and beyond. Setting goals is something everyone should do if they want to achieve success and great health in life. But if the goals aren't "SMART" - Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time Bound - then they are just dreams and delusions. We hope you enjoy this short episode! Check out this episode!

It's been proven that New Year's Resolutions don't work! Maybe you've even tried them only to become part of the 85% who have completely forgotten about them by the middle of February?!! So what can be done instead? Try the One Word concept. It's so simple that it's almost fool proof. Check out the book " One Word That Will Change Your Life. " It's only a 45 minute read but it will help set up 2020 to be your best year yet!  Check out this episode!

In this short episode we discuss the key vitamins and minerals that most people are deficient in when they suffer from anxiety or depression. Regardless of whether someone is taking medication for the above conditions or not, getting more of these key nutrients into the diet can only help with the symptoms of both general anxiety and depression. We hope you enjoy this episode! Check out this episode!

Have you ever started a new year and  set yourself a bunch of amazing goals, only to forget about all of them before the year is even a quarter of the way through ? Once the whirlwind of life takes over, it's so easy to fall back into old habits and see all our dreams blown away like a tornado sweeping through a town. How do you stop this happening? By choosing just one word . It seems way too simple, but let us explain. There's a book titled "One word that will change your life" that only takes 45 minutes to read, but will give you all the necessary tools to discover your one word for the year. Why is having one word so important? Because when the stress of life begins to take over your world,  you need something to get you back on track.  You will be able to simplify your life, your relationships, your job, everything, by  focusing on just one word for the entire year.  While this concept seems too easy to dismiss, you will be amazed at the life change...

In today's episode we interview a very special guest. Ashley is the CEO of Bat Logistics, a transportation company based out of Council Bluffs. Ashley has a very unique story to share, especially how she came to be such an inspiring business and team leader in an industry predominantly dominated by men.  We hope you enjoy this episode. To learn more about Bat Logistics and potential job opportunities you can find them here: http://www.batlogistics.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BATLogistics/ Check out this episode!

In this episode we discuss the huge effect that stress plays on our body, and its ability to not only increase physical pain but also destroy our immune system. We also talk about why stress is so much worse at this time of year and how you're probably suffering from ING Syndrome and don't even know it! And of course we also give you some tips to deal with it! We hope you enjoy this episode! Check out this episode!

Anxiety & depression affect almost 20% of Americans - that's a staggeringly high number! And while there's mixed opinions on whether medications should be used more or less to help treat these ailments, there's one thing for sure - and that is cleaning up what we eat will always help, even if just a little. In fact many people have been able to overcome the need for any medication at all by changing their diet and incorporating certain vitamins & minerals. Research is showing that one of the major causes of depression and anxiety is a deficiency in a range of vital nutrients that are necessary for our brains to function at their best. We all deal with stress every single day, but why do some people handle it easily yet others can fall into a deep depression at the drop of a hat? This deficiency in key vitamins & minerals may be a very important piece of the puzzle! So, what foods and vitamins should we all be getting more of (but especially those who str...

In this episode we provide all the tips and tricks you need to start incorporating fasting into your life, whether you're a beginner or looking to increase how much fasting you do. It's just not enough to focus on the quality of food we eat, but we also have to focus on when we eat! We hope you enjoy this episode, and please feel free to share it with your friends and family.   Check out this episode!

How we experience pain is unique to each and every person. Research has shown that how we feel pain depends on what’s currently going on in our heads, our lives, and how we feel about the situation and event. A great example is one study performed where participants were hooked up to a fake simulator that did nothing at all to them, but they were told it would send electrical currents through their head. The participants actually felt pain equivalent to the amount of current they were told they would experience. Isn’t that amazing??!! And this is just one of many other studies that shows that if we expect to feel pain, we will actually feel pain. The amount of pain we feel can even be influenced by who is around us at the time. In one study male participants tolerated a much higher level of pain if it was a female testing their threshold levels. So when it comes to pain, it’s very important that you watch out for what you’re thinking and feeling with regards to it. ...

In this episode we discuss the Keto lifestyle and why following certain universal health principles will always lead to better health, whereas just trying to follow short term diets rarely, if ever works! The book we reference throughout the episode can be found here: https://amzn.to/2Ol5shx Hopefully this episode was informative for you. For more valuable health information visit www.sarpychiro.com If you haven't already, then please rate and review our channel on ITunes! Check out this episode!

In this episode we have taken a collection of some previous Facebook Live videos we produced about all things fasting and detox. Fasting isn't just a new fad, in fact the Greek Philosopher Plato was quoted as saying "I fast for greater physical and mental efficiency." We hope you enjoy this episode, and hopefully it can help you in some way along your healthcare journey! Check out this episode!

You've heard us say before that diets don't work in the long term. And while we stand by that statement, if you follow the keto diet as more of a long term lifestyle system rather than as a short term diet then you will reap a LOT of different health benefits. However, the basic Keto diet, in our opinion, is missing a few crucial pieces. Dr. Josh Axe has written a great book titled " Keto Diet " where he does a great job filling in the holes from the standard Keto diet system. Remember too that the Keto diet is essentially based on healthy universal principles so it'll still work for you whether you follow it religiously or loosely. We will certainly be going deeper into the workings of the Keto diet in some other blogs and podcasts, but for now let's look at some of the fundamental principles to making it work for you. And of course the different foods we list below are not all inclusive but just trying to give you some ideas. Superfats  - At any time...

We all know that we need to focus on eating high quality foods. But we can't ignore when NOT to eat! Not eating, or fasting as it's technically known, plays a vitally important role in allowing the human body to function at it's best. Why? Because we aren't designed to function when continuously fed. Think back to our ancestors, who often went without food for long periods of time. We're actually designed to not just survive, but thrive under those circumstances. So don't let the food industry convince you otherwise - we DON'T need 3 square meals & snacks all day long! Fasting might see like a new fad, but it's actually the oldest dietary invention in the world. 2 books that are a must read if you want to understand more about fasting are " The Complete Guide To Fasting" by Dr. Jason Fung, and " Fat For Fuel " by Dr. Joseph Mercola. Current research shows that the average American has as many as 15.5 separate eating ev...

In today's episode we sit down with Jean from Skilled Touch Health & Healing in Gretna, Nebraska. Jean is a wealth of knowledge in regards to health, with a special passion for women's health in particular. Listen in to hear how her amazing journey brought her to this point of being able to help so many people live healthier, happier lives! We hope you enjoy this episode. To find out more about Jean and her facility, you can follow them on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/skilledtouchhealth/ Or go to their website  http://www.skilledtouchhealth.com/ Check out this episode!

No parent wants to see their baby cry endlessly for hours at a time. Yet approximately 40% of all infants will be diagnosed with infantile colic at some point. In today's episode we discuss what colic is, what the potential causes are, and what the science shows are the safest and most effective methods for helping your little one get through their suffering. Please share this with any new, or soon-to-be parents! As always we hope you found this episode enjoyable and informative. Thanks for your attention! Here is the study referenced throughout this episode: https://bit.ly/33A4nr5 Check out this episode!

Let's look at what the current research says about Chiropractic and colic, as the far majority shows that Chiropractic can greatly decrease crying times in babies suffering from colic. There's also a study we will mention that is often misinterpreted and used to say Chiropractic doesn't help colic, when that's not what the study showed at all! A 2011 article in the Journal Explore by Dr. Joel Alcantara reviewed the literature relating to Chiropractic and colic. They reviewed the 26 different pieces of literature that they could find, which included:  3 clinical trials  2 survey studies 6 case reports 2 case series 4 cohort studies 5 commentaries 4 literature reviews                        From these 26 articles they were able to conclude that Chiropractic is both safe and effective for treating infantile colic . They did acknowledge that there were some design flaws in some of the studies, as is ofte...

Anytime a baby is upset, seemingly in pain, and crying inconsolably it will create heartache for the parents. The heartache becomes so much worse when it's happening consistently due to their baby suffering from infantile colic. So what is infantile colic? The medical diagnosis of colic is given when a baby cries inconsolably for more than 3 hours a day; for 3 or more days a week; for at least 3 weeks (The 3/3/3 rule) It affects up to 40% infants worldwide, p eaks at 6 weeks and usually resolves by 3-6 months of age It often causes physical and emotional stress for the parents and can regularly lead to marital or job disruption, and it is even linked to child abuse! Possibly the m ost frustrating thing of all is that we don’t even know the true cause. Also frustrating is that medical interventions are generally ineffective. A number of theories do exist as to why some kids experience colic, including: alterations in fecal microflora; lactose intolerance; mate...

In this episode we interview Robert Lopez of Freedom Travel.  For nearly 20 years, Robert has been assisting people reach destinations around the world to create memories that will last a lifetime. He isn't just your run of the mill travel agent, he is a dream maker! We had fun recording this interview so we hope you enjoy it! You can find Robert at the following places: https://www.freedomtravel.biz https://www.facebook.com/FreedomTravelOmahaLLC/ https://www.instagram.com/freedomtravelomaha/?hl=en Check out this episode!

There’s a fear that if you take your baby to a chiropractor they’re going to “crack” your baby's spine. This should NEVER happen. Chiropractors who are trained in pediatric adjusting use extremely gentle “eyeball” pressure that wouldn’t even bruise a tomato because the younger a child is, the more sensitive their Nervous System and the less pressure needed.  In fact most parents are shocked at how little pressure is used, and there certainly should never be any twisting or forces that resemble an adult adjustment until the child is much older! All Chiropractors who are trained to work on infants, like all of our doctors are, will totally modify the way they adjust infants and babies, and we have personally adjusted thousands of babies in our offices and not once have we ever been nervous that we are going to hurt the little one in front of us! There’s actually a mountain of research published showing that chiropractic care for infants and kids is both safe and ...

In this episode we have created our first mash-up. We have taken some clips from our more popular Facebook live videos to give you a ton of information in one short audio format. We discuss disc injuries; when you should and shouldn't get cortisone injections or spinal surgery; when to get knee surgery; what to do for carpal tunnel (and again when to get surgery) and loads more. We hope you enjoy this episode! And if you do, please don't hesitate to tell your friends and family to subscribe to our show! And as always, thanks for your attention. Check out this episode!

In this episode we sit down with the multi-talented Melanie Smith. Not only is she an amazing hair stylist who has worked with some big names on both movies and in theater, but you can now also find her performing in the local Omaha improv scene! You can find out more about where to have a great laugh at a Big Canvas improv show by clicking here (or even take some lessons to boost your own public presentation skills): https://www.bigcanvasne.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bigcanvasne/?ref=br_rs We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed creating it! Check out this episode!

In today's episode we chat with Judy Suarez. Judy shares her inspirational health journey where she decided to make some serious life changes when she was headed for a life of illness and prescription medications. Now her mission is to help liberate others from chronic illness and be able to live their best, healthiest lives! You can find Judy through the Millard Business Association or at her Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/judy.suarezarcher We hope you enjoy this episode!   Check out this episode!

In today's episode we sit down with Erica Gardner Omaha local and aspiring Hollywood actress. Erica shares her journey of how she fell in love with acting, then her first experiences of living in LA trying to make it in the cut throat world of show biz, before moving home to reset and prepare to take on LA once again. You can follow Erica's journey here https://ericaacts.com/ Or on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/erica_acts/ We hope you enjoy this episode! Check out this episode!

In this episode we sat down with Farmer Jon and learned about how he is transforming lives through food, farming and education. He has a fascinating story, and if you're interested in eating healthy, locally grown, chemical free meats and produce then you need to reach out to him! We hope you enjoy this episode - this is one of our favorite ones yet! Jon can be reached here: https://www.keipos.org/ https://www.facebook.com/keipos/ https://www.negoods.com/ https://www.facebook.com/negoods/ Check out this episode!

In today's episode we interview Taylor from the Sarpy Chiropractic Team. Anyone who follows our social media will have seen her interviewing others on our team and doing some live videos so today we decided to put her behind the microphone and share her health journey and how she came to work at Sarpy Chiropractic. We hope you enjoy this episode! Check out this episode!

So many of us (including many health and medical professionals) underestimate the POWER of the immune system! Our body’s immune system is amazing and can defeat close to anything that faces it as long as it is looked after and nurtured. Instead of looking at health as building up our immune system and giving it everything it needs to function at 100%, we instead try to target the symptoms and the bugs that we think cause the illness in the first place. Look what happens when we catch a cold. We dole out medicine immediately to deal with the symptoms of congestion, fever, coughing and so on instead of recognizing that our body is actually expressing health via these symptoms - the fever is killing the germs and our cough is our body expelling the mucus that has trapped the invading bugs. There are so many medications out there that you are being told to consume that would not be given to you if you were healthy because those drugs will make your body sick. Yet when someone ...

In today's episode we discuss some simple ways to keep up your health discipline while traveling. Travel doesn't have to mean we stop exercising, eat garbage and come home feeling bloated, unhealthy, and with an aching back! We hope you enjoy this episode and please share with anyone who you think would find value from it! Check out this episode!

Maybe the biggest irony in the world is that we all try to control other people and other events, instead of putting in the effort to control our own reactions, responses, and emotions. Instead, we just let those run on autopilot. The hard truth is that we cannot actually control anyone else or any other event. Those things are going to happen regardless of what we want. Your flight can get cancelled. Your daughter might spill grape juice all over the carpet. Your boss might be a jerk! The only thing we can control is our perspective and choices we make in response to those people and events. Try and flip this around in your favor. Every time you catch yourself trying to control someone else or another event, STOP IT! Instead, only focus on controlling your response and your reaction. It will lead to a lot more happiness; better health because of less stress; and a much better adaptability to change. You will be able to go through life without your boat getting as rocked as it us...

Whether you own a business or simply  work within a team, you need to read  The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni . This is a phenomenal book!  Lencioni is a great storyteller and talks about the 3 major things people do to become successful in their job as well as how to become better coworkers. Even if you do not own a company; or have any opportunity for growth; or even plan to move on in the near future, you spend so much of your waking hours working that you may as well get the most value and enjoyment from it as possible to help make the lives of your coworkers and customers better!  The 3 Pillars of Being a Great Teammate:  1.       Humility - How coach-able are you? Are you willing to take on feedback to grow and train? How much time will you practice getting better at whatever it is you do? 2.       Hunger - How much drive do you have? Are you accountable for everyt...