ANH Blog
ANH Blog
Seeking Health Optimal Prenatal
The best prenatal vitamins deliver comprehensive nutrition in bioavailable forms. When patients ask me which prenatal I recommend and use myself, there is only one I swear by.
The Health Benefits of Fulvic Acid
Our bodies require many nutrients to maintain optimal health. While nature has given us everything we need to survive, two primary causes of nutritional deficiencies are processed foods and soil depletion.
What is Lightning Crotch?
As prenatal chiropractors, the term "lightning crotch" is one of those random, rare, and strange complaints we hear during pregnancy, among the more common complaints of lower back and hip pain.
Beef Liver: The Health Benefits
Beef liver has been all the rage on social media; is it really all it’s hyped up to be?
The Health Benefits of Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil (also known as EPO), is made from the seeds of evening primrose flowers native to North America. The oil is extracted from the plant seeds which contain essential fatty acids such as Gamma-Linolenic acid (GLA), and is usually sold in capsules.
Let's Talk Relaxin: What Is It?
As the name suggests, Relaxin is a hormone that aids in "relaxing" the body of a pregnant woman in the final stages of pregnancy in order to prepare for delivery.
Crawling: An Important Developmental Milestone
Crawling is often a milestone associated with babies because it’s their main form of mobility before they can walk. Each developmental milestone is a path towards increased independence.
Gestational Diabetes: Everything to Know
Gestational diabetes is a condition that is diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy (gestation).
Morning Sickness During Pregnancy
Morning sickness is nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It’s a common condition affecting up to 70% of pregnant people in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Preeclampsia: What is it and why it happens during pregnancy
Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy. This condition can cause high blood pressure, organ damage, and proteinuria, which is a high level of protein in the urine and is a marker of kidney impairment. It may develop after delivery of a baby which is known as postpartum preeclampsia.
Probiotics: What You Should Know
Live microorganisms called "probiotics" are intended to improve one's health.
Hospital Bag Checklist: What to Pack for Mom and Baby!
As a second time mom, I wanted to share my hospital bag essentials a you've undoubtedly been counting down the days excitedly anticipating when you'll meet the baby.
Headaches: How to Treat and Supplements that Help!
Headaches are a common condition that most people experience at some point during their lives. The main symptom is usually pain in your head or face.
Soft Tissue Therapy: What Is It & How Does It Help?
Have you been experiencing neck tightness or discomfort? Does your job require you to sit for prolonged periods at a desk? Have you been traveling/ driving long distances and having sciatic type pain?
De Quervain Tenosynovitis - What Is It?
Have you ever experienced pain at the base of your thumb and wrist? If so, you may have had a condition called De Quervain Tenosynovitis.
Magnesium, Why It's Good For You
Magnesium is needed for many every day tasks. It's involved in more than 300 chemical reactions in the body. Muscles need this mineral to contract, and nerves need it to send and receive messages. It keeps your heart beating steadily and your immune system strong.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition where nerves of the brachial plexus, or the subclavian artery, become compressed by certain muscles and can cause pain in the shoulders, arms, or neck.
Ayurvedic Self Massage
Abhyanga is a type of self-massage that is encouraged as a daily practice in the ancient Indian health system known as Ayurveda (also known as the sister science to yoga). This type of massage is recommended as part of a daily ritual to maintain vibrant health and promote longevity.
Reflexology, What Is It?
Reflexology is a modality of massage therapy based on the theory that the hands, feet, and ears contain points linked to various organs and areas of the body.