Elk River Chiropractic

5 reasons to get your ✨newborn adjusted✨:

1. Treats symptoms of colic
2. Boosts the immune system
3. Increases mobility
4. Aids in supporting various digestive aspects and promotion of eating
5. Promotes proper development

Add a little love 💕 to your breakfast or snack time with this easy fruit “hack”!

Cut your strawberries 🍓 into hearts ❤️ and raspberries into hugs 🤗 & kisses 😘! Then add them to a smoothie bowl or create a charcuterie board!

Smoothie Bowl Recipe :
(This was a throw it all in, no measure type breakfast. You can make this as a smoothie and or as a smoothie bowl. Just add more ice to make it thicker.)

- Ice
- Mixed Berry Fruit
- Dash of Vanilla Extract
- Maple Syrup, Agave Nectar or honey
- Yogurt
- Milk or Almond Milk
- Dash of Cinnamon
- Chia Seeds

Toppings -

- Mixed Fruit
- Banana
- Granola
- Almond Butter
- Coconut Flakes

✨Peanut Butter & Oat Smoothie✨

- Ice
- 2 Bananas
- 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1/2 Cup Rolled or Quick Oats
- 2 Tbsp Peanut or Almond Butter
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- Pinch of Salt
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- Spoonful of Honey
- 1 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed
- 1 Cup of Almond or Oat Milk

Nourish your body, mind and spirit with the right things and your body will be harmonized. ❤️

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✨Benefits✨ of spending time outside :

- Reduces Stress
- Reduces Anxiety
- Improves Sleep
- Boosts Life Satisfaction
- Elevates Vitamin D
- Lowers Blood Pressure
- Improves Mental Health

Don’t let the winter ❄️ blues get to you! Bundle up and spend time doing all of the things you love!

All jokes aside…

One of the ✨main✨ reasons I dedicated many years to becoming a Chiropractor was to have the ability to treat my family. Being able to care for my family brings much joy into my life. They are my biggest advocates and they are all a blessing. I am grateful for them and the opportunities that I have to help improve everyone’s health.

Habits aren’t permanent. ✨Change your habits, Change your future!✨

✨ Did you know that Dr. Alberts has been practicing the therapy of cupping for the last 6 years?✨

Cupping therapy has a variety of benefits that can be an effective treatment for those suffering from some of the following :

- Neck, shoulder, back and knee pain
- Skin conditions
- Migraines
- Arthritis
- TMJ/Jaw issues
- High blood pressure
- Anxiety

Ask Dr. Alberts at your next appointment if you would benefit from slide or static cupping!

✨Did you know??✨

The key to good brain 🧠 health is good gut health! Having a proper and well balanced diet is an important component to that.

Other contributors are getting adjusted, regular physical activity, and enough sleep. ✨Fun Fact!✨ Regular spinal adjustments significantly increase activity in the prefrontal cortex. This region of your brain helps make executive decisions.

✨Feed your body good fuel to function better.✨

*Shoutout to Old Soul Artisan Bakery for the delicious bread! Thank you for sharing your talents with us.*

✨Did you know your body is a reflection of your lifestyle?✨

Lifestyle quality is seldom achieved by accident, you make the choice to live and work this way. Choosing healthier habits will lead to a longer, happier life.

These 6 key components make up a healthy lifestyle-

✨ Nutrition
✨ Exercise
✨ Chiropractic Care
✨ Relaxation
✨ Sleep
✨ Mental Well-being

Take care of each component and eventually your body will reflect the lifestyle you have always dreamed of.

Travel is an investment in ✨YOURSELF✨. The most beautiful things in life cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.

✨Breakfast Or Snack Idea✨

Fruit & Honey Toast.

- Toasted Bread
- Almond or Peanut Butter
- Banana’s, Raspberries, Blueberries or fruit of choice.
- Honey (We love Manuka Honey)
- Cinnamon spice

Would pair great with a smoothie + protein! Eating a nutritious and balanced diet is important when it comes to connecting your body, mind and spirit.

🎅🏼Ho Ho Ho!🎅🏼
Say it ain’t snow! ❄️
Santa came in for his pre-Christmas adjustment.
His spine was like a candy cane, sweet and slightly twisted.
Up on the table, his back went click, click, click.
Santa knew that if he didn’t get adjusted he’d end up like the grinch. 😆
But don’t get your tinsel in a tangle, we got him all spruced up! 🎄

Just in case Santa doesn’t bring you Chiropractic care this season… Just treat yo’elf and make an appointment. ✨Give yourself the gift 🎁 of health!✨

This kid loves getting adjusted! 😀

While your children can create healthy habits at any age, it’s easiest to teach and instill nutritious habits at a young age. The best part is these habits can last a lifetime!

We eat pretty healthy in our household and it always amazes us that the kids will grab fruit & or veggies before asking for a treat. Be a good example and those around you may follow. ❤️

✨5 ways to align your body, mind & spirit.✨

1. Nourish your body
2. Fuel your passions
3. Go on walks
4. Get adjusted
5. Find beauty in all things

Life is a never ending adventure! And whatever adventure you are currently on, I hope it is adding to a healthier body, mind and spirit.

Last weekend we stayed at The Crafted Cottage and it was such a magical cabin. It definitely filled our cups. (Highly recommend this Airbnb)

We spent countless hours ice skating ⛸, playing in the snow ❄️, curled up on the couch watching movies 🍿, playing games, making delicious food and filling the cabin with laughter/moments we will never forget. The cabin was simply beautiful and we felt like we were being pampered the moment we walked through the doors. 🚪

Sometimes all you need is a breath of fresh air and this definitely was. ✨Have you done anything recently that has filled your cup? If so, comment below!✨

✨Adjusting from head to toe keeps you on the go!✨

Did you know that the Plantar Fascia along with proper foot and ankle alignment directly affects the spinal column?

When the joints of your feet 🦶 are misaligned it alters your gate and poster causing abnormal spine and muscle stress. The realignment of these areas will benefit the whole body, improving posture, function, mobility and will decrease stiffness.

✨Next time you’re in the clinic ask about how adjusting from head to toe could benefit your own healthcare. We also have other options in clinic such as Graston, Acupuncture, Myofascial Stripping and Orthotics.✨

You’ll want to save this recipe for later!

✨Piña Colada Smothie✨

- Ice
- One fresh or frozen banana
- One cup fresh or frozen pineapple
- 6oz coconut milk
- Frozen Aloe
- Vanilla Protein
- Manuka honey
- Coconut flakes for garnish

Nourish your body, mind and spirit with the right things and your body will be harmonized. ❤️

As you can see in the video chiropractic adjustments for babies involve gentle manipulations. Your doctor should always be using a little amount of pressure to bring the vertebrae back into line.

Whether your child is just learning to walk or they are on their way to high school chiropractic care can benefit their lives, this holds especially true for infants. ✨Did you know that the spinal column is made up of 24 independent vertebrae that enable them to twist, bend and be active throughout the day?✨

Their spinal column also protects their delicate central nervous system that controls the body’s ability to grow, recover, and function at its best. This is all done when the nervous system communicates with every cell, tissue and organ in the body. Since the spine is such an important contributor to our health it is extremely important to ensure your child is aligned and adjusted regularly.

Pregnancy, birth, and every day activities throughout a child’s developmental cycle can cause subluxations of the spine. For those of you wondering what a subluxation is, it occurs when a vertebrae becomes restricted and impedes the body’s ability to communicate with itself. ✨When the body isn’t able to communicate with itself for an infant it can then manifest in ways such as; acid reflux, colic, constipation, agitation, chronic ear pain, difficulty sleeping and many other things.✨

Have you had your child’s spine examined? No matter the answer, if your child has any of these signs/symptoms you may consider setting up an appointment to have them be seen. Getting adjusted regularly can allow the body to do marvelous things!

✨Try these three things next time you or your child have congestion🤧✨-

- Diffuse, Apply or Breathe in oils. (Contact us for additional information or to purchase our favorites.)

- Stimulate and massage the acupressure points shown in the video to decrease built up pressure and increase sinus drainage. This gentle technique and light massage can be performed on anyone, from infants to elderly, at home or in the clinic.

- If those at home remedies don’t work… Make an appointment with our clinic to make sure your body is properly aligned. This will boost your immune system, allowing you to fight off the disease.

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Please note that these are techniques that work well for our family and patients. Please seek additional medical attention if symptoms don’t subside.

✨Tropical Aloe Smoothie✨

- 1/4 Cup Aloe Vera
- 1/2 Cup of Mango
- 1/2 Cup of Pineapple
- A few Strawberries
- Vanilla Protein
- 1/2 Cup Dragon Fruit
- 6-8 oz of Coconut Water
- Manuka Honey

Nourish your body, mind and spirit with the right things and your body will be harmonized. ❤️

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✨YOU✨ are the greatest project you will ever get to work on. Take your time. Create magic. And know that once you find happiness within, you’ll find it ✨EVERYWHERE✨!

✨Health is a journey, not a destination. So slow down, calm down. Don’t worry and try not to hurry. Trust the process.✨

✨Scar Tissue, Adhesions and Knots… Oh My!✨Although these seem like nuisance problems they can result in long term chronic debilitating pain. But never fear Dr. Alberts is here! 😀 We specialize in treating these issues by using many different techniques, such as Graston!

Graston, despite looking midevil, has many great benefits such as :

✨ Breaks down scar tissue and adhesions. Improves tissue and joint mobility, function, and circulation.

✨ Decreases pain and helps improve/increase the healing process.

✨ It works great on old injuries, scars, plantar fascitis, tight muscles, and much more.

“Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong.” - W.R. Purche

✨Share a photo in the comments of your pet! ✨