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What inspired you to pursue a career in helping others through chiropractic care?

Chiropractic Care: A Personal Journey of Inspiration

What inspired you to pursue a career in helping others through chiropractic care? So definitely different for each chiropractor, which is so interesting listening to everyone's story and how they found chiropractic, or rather how chiropractic found them. So my inspiration was my mom, who back in the 90s was pregnant with my sister and was having a horrendous pregnancy, and a lot of her providers were dismissing her and her pain because she was a woman and she felt pain differently, or that she was carrying a boy when really she was actually carrying a girl, but these were all things that were told to her. Finally, as a last resort, she went to the chiropractor, and the chiropractor was the first person to actually listen to her and clinically put together the pieces, again based on her history too. So she also had an autoimmune condition, but put the pieces together clinically to make sure that she got further testing and imaging done, which they found that she had an abscess that was pressing on her and the baby that could have ended very poorly, rather. So, very bad outcomes. So, from that moment on, she made sure that we were adjusted as kids as well, and then going through this lifestyle, you know, by getting adjusted since I was a little kid, it kind of just felt right when I decided to pursue chiropractic after college, and then also to really specialize in pregnancy, the perinatal period, and really with kiddos. So, that's my personal journey into why I pursued a career in helping others through chiropractic care.

My inspiration to pursue a career in helping others through chiropractic care was my mom's experience with it. She was pregnant and had an autoimmune condition, but the chiropractor was the first provider who listened to her and clinically put together the pieces to find out she had an abscess that was pressing on her and the baby. This experience inspired me to specialize in pregnancy and perinatal care.

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My inspiration to pursue a career in helping others through chiropractic care stems from a personal experience involving my mom. Back in the 90s, she was pregnant with my sister and had a difficult pregnancy. Many of her providers dismissed her pain, attributing it to her being a woman or carrying a boy (when she was actually carrying a girl). Feeling unheard, she turned to chiropractic care as a last resort. The chiropractor was the first person to genuinely listen to her and clinically assess her situation based on her history. They discovered that she had an abscess pressing on her and the baby, which could have had serious consequences. This experience made my mom prioritize chiropractic care for our family, and receiving adjustments since childhood just felt right to me. After college, I decided to pursue chiropractic and specialize in pregnancy, the perinatal period, and working with children. It's a personal journey that fuels my passion for helping others through chiropractic care.

Can you describe some specific ways that the negative perception of "mommy brain" can impact a new mother's mental health?

The Impact of 'Mommy Brain' on New Mothers' Mental Health

The question is, can you describe some specific ways that the negative perception of mommy brain can impact new mother's mental health? So yes, if our moms are feeling overwhelmed or mentally overloaded or they don't have the resources that they need, this can spiral into even more feelings of overwhelmed and then potentially looking at anxiety, postpartum depression, any type of other mental health challenge. So the biggest thing is making sure that we are informing our parents and our caregivers and our adopted parents just how the brain changes and how some things like the forgetfulness might just be a normal part of parenthood. However, just keeping an eye out for our moms and our parents and our dads and our caregivers just to make sure that things don't turn into postpartum anxiety and depression. So having a community of support is going to be super crucial. And then also just having resources and things to look out for.

Negative perceptions of mommy brain can negatively impact new mothers’ mental health by leading to feelings of overwhelmed, anxiety, postpartum depression, and other mental health challenges. To prevent this, it is important to inform parents about the normal changes in the brain due to parenthood, create a supportive community, and provide resources to help them cope.

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The negative perception of mommy brain can have specific impacts on a new mother's mental health. When mothers feel overwhelmed or mentally overloaded, it can lead to heightened feelings of overwhelm and potentially contribute to anxiety, postpartum depression, or other mental health challenges. It is important to inform parents, caregivers, and adoptive parents about how the brain changes during parenthood and that forgetfulness can be a normal part of the experience. However, it is crucial to keep a watchful eye on mothers and parents to ensure that these challenges do not develop into postpartum anxiety and depression. Having a supportive community and access to resources is vital in these situations.

Are there any lifestyle factors, such as diet or exercise, that can complement chiropractic adjustments in improving cognitive function?

Lifestyle Factors: Diet, Exercise, and More for Cognitive Function

The question is, are there any lifestyle factors such as diet or exercise that can complement chiropractic adjustments in improving cognitive function? So yes for cognitive function, but again just for overall health and wellness, there's a lot that can be factored in as far as lifestyle factors are concerned. So yes, making sure that you are nourishing your body with nourishing foods, that looks different for every person, so we always recommend either consulting a functional medicine practitioner or a registered dietitian. We also think that lowering your toxic load is a huge component to overall health and also improving cognitive function as well, so thinking about any ingredients that go in or on your body, such as makeup products, hair products, soaps, creams, lotions, detergents, all of that would also improve overall health, and again cognitive function is just one of those pieces. Yes, moving your body for the state of your nervous system I think is also crucial, so a mix of lifting, cardio, slower, walk, just any really intentional movement would be beneficial and complement chiropractic adjustments for sure.

Yes, lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise can complement chiropractic adjustments in improving cognitive function. Additionally, reducing your toxic load and engaging in intentional movement can also improve overall health and cognitive function.

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Yes, there are lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise that can complement chiropractic adjustments in improving cognitive function. However, these factors also contribute to overall health and wellness. Nourishing your body with wholesome foods tailored to your individual needs is important. It's recommended to consult a functional medicine practitioner or registered dietitian for personalized guidance. Lowering your toxic load by considering the ingredients in products applied to or used on your body, such as makeup, hair products, soaps, creams, lotions, and detergents, can also improve overall health and cognitive function. Moving your body is crucial for the state of your nervous system. Engaging in a mix of strength training, cardio exercises, slower-paced activities like walking or intentional movement can complement chiropractic adjustments and benefit cognitive function as well.

What advice would you give someone who is interested in pursuing a career in chiropractic care?

Key advice for pursuing a career in chiropractic care

The question is, what advice would you give someone who is interested in pursuing a career in chiropractic care? So, great question. First and foremost, I would make sure this is something that you really, really want to do. I would be shadowing different chiropractors' offices because every chiropractor is a little bit different and their philosophy is a little bit different. I would highly recommend listening to podcasts with chiropractors or chiropractic podcasts that are specifically tailored toward chiropractic care or chiropractic students. And of course, I would visit schools because every chiropractic school is a little bit different as well as far as philosophy, techniques, pass rate, fail rate, so on and so forth. Different clubs, different opportunities that they have at each school. So, it's a huge investment of your time, first and foremost. And it's a huge sacrifice and it's a huge financial commitment as well. So, I would highly recommend to make sure that this is something you want to pursue. Just do everything that you can to shadow different offices to make sure that this is something that you like. I would highly recommend either reading books. There's different philosophy books and also different technique books that you can start to dive into just to make sure, again, that this is something for you. And then, of course, listening to podcasts, which is so easy to do, especially because there's so much access to free stuff out there and free content. So, I would highly recommend either doing a Google search or a search on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and start looking for some of the top rated chiropractic podcasts and start listening to them to make sure that this is something that you really feel called to and aligned with.

Make sure that chiropractic care is something you really want to pursue. Shadow different chiropractors offices and visit schools to get a better understanding of their philosophy and techniques. Read books on the subject and listen to podcasts with chiropractors to make sure it is something you feel called to and aligned with.

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For someone interested in pursuing a career in chiropractic care, my advice would be to ensure that this is truly something you want to do. I recommend shadowing different chiropractors to understand their unique philosophies and approaches. Listening to chiropractic podcasts tailored for students or with chiropractors as guests can provide valuable insights. Additionally, visiting different chiropractic schools is crucial as they vary in philosophy, techniques, pass rates, fail rates, and available opportunities. Pursuing a career in chiropractic care demands a significant investment of time, sacrifice, and financial commitment. Therefore, it's essential to make sure it aligns with your passion and goals. Exploring books on chiropractic philosophy and techniques can be enlightening as well. Fortunately, there are numerous free podcasts available on platforms like Spotify or Apple Podcasts that offer accessible information. Take advantage of these resources to gain a deeper understanding of the field and determine if it resonates with you personally.

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Gabrielle graduated from Temple University with her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, General Business and Spanish. After graduating, she moved to Dallas to attend Parker College of Chiropractic. She held leadership roles in the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and developed a passion for serving mothers, babies and children. She participated in doula training and mission trips to El Salvador and Guatemala. Gabrielle is currently working towards her post-graduate certification through the ICPA and is trained and certified in Webster Technique, Perinatal Care, BirthFit, MC2 Tonal Technique, and FOCUS. Her mission is to empower women and ensure babies have a healthy start to life.