02. August 2021

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! While breastfeeding is a beautiful journey for mom and baby, sometimes we can hit some speed bumps along the way that may cause frustration. While a woman’s body and baby are made for each other, breastfeeding may not come as quickly to some as it does to others, and that is okay! It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child, and this could not be more true. With the stress of not sleeping in the first days postpartum and the emotional swings of...

22. March 2021

Did you know there is a butterfly that lives inside your head and when he flaps his wings, he is cleaning your brain and spinal cord? Sounds crazy but no, I have not lost my mind. That butterfly is more commonly known as the sphenoid bone. This bone is very unique as it sits inside of the skull and is the only bone to form a joint with every other bone of the skull, including the base of the skull. When we inhale, this joint flexes, and when we exhale, this joint extends. This pumping motion...

15. March 2021

With kids starting the transition back to in person learning, it might mean that it’s time for new school supplies, like a properly fitting backpack. Kids do a lot of growing in one year and it is important to assure that the backpack that they are stuffing full of books and binders is the right size and weight for their bodies. When choosing a backpack, remembering a few simple rules can reduce the risk of negatively affecting a child’s posture, which can lead to compensations throughout...