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How can someone increase their chances of conceiving?

Unlocking the Secrets to Conception: A Holistic Approach

How can someone increase their chances of conceiving? So a loaded question, and I'm gonna answer this question coming from a holistic perspective. So first and foremost, understanding your cycle is gonna be huge, knowing the ins and outs of your cycle, especially when you ovulate. Ovulation does not just happen on day 14. It's gonna be a little different for every woman. Secondly, potentially doing a full lab workup, looking at hormones, minerals, nutrients could be beneficial for both you and your partner or whoever is contributing sperm. It is not just a woman's issue when it comes to contraception or conception. It is also a men's issue as well. It takes two to tango. So men also have a huge responsibility to conceiving as well. Thirdly, we're gonna look at toxic load. So everything that you put in or on your body has a full ingredient list that could potentially be harmful to your reproductive, nervous, and endocrine system. These are three big systems that play a huge role in conceiving for both you and your partner or whoever that looks like. Again, it seems like a big process, but just taking a look at what that potentially looks like in your household. Two great resources for you. One, Lisa Hendricks and Jack has an amazing book called The Fifth Vital Sign and also Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Tony Weschler is also going to be a huge resource for you. And then again, having providers on your team who are gonna walk with you and whomever you are trying to conceive with is gonna be huge. Again, an entrusted advisor or provider that knows exactly how to read blood work.

To increase your chances of conceiving, it's important to understand and track your cycle, get a full lab workup to check hormones, minerals, and nutrients, reduce your toxic load, and have a trusted provider on your team to guide you.

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To increase the chances of conceiving, understanding your cycle is crucial. Knowing when you ovulate, which may vary for each woman, is essential. Additionally, considering a comprehensive lab workup to assess hormones, minerals, and nutrients for both partners is beneficial. Conception is not solely a woman's issue; it involves both partners. Therefore, men also have a responsibility in the process. Examining the toxic load is another important aspect. Everything that enters or touches your body can potentially contain harmful ingredients that affect the reproductive, nervous, and endocrine systems. Taking steps to minimize exposure is essential for both partners. Two recommended resources are The Fifth Vital Sign by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack and Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler. Lastly, having healthcare providers who can guide you through your journey and interpret blood work accurately is invaluable. Building a trustworthy team will support your efforts to conceive successfully.

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 type of exam do you perform to determine the appropriate frequency of chiropractic adjustments for cognitive function?

Insight CLA scans determine frequency of chiropractic adjustments

The question is, what type of exam do you perform to determine the appropriate frequency of chiropractic adjustments for cognitive function? So not just for cognitive function, but for all challenges that our practice members face. The way that we assess in the office to determine the appropriate frequency and duration of care and even also the technique and what to adjust first, second, third is all based really on our Insight CLA scans. We do thermography, which is measuring temperature imbalances within the autonomic nervous system. We're looking at surface electromyography, which is the second scan that we do. This scan is really looking at how much energy your nervous system is using, really how the nervous system is talking through our muscles or how much energy your muscles are using just to fight gravity. And then finally heart rate variability or HRV, which is now the gold standard for measuring health just because of the 20,000 plus research papers to support this. HRV is really just measuring how well are you adapting to physical, chemical, emotional stressors. So based upon the consult that we do, a deep dive history into each of our practice members plus the results of these scans. We curate a personalized care plan with the correct amount of visits, the right frequency and duration of care, and also the technique and again what to adjust for second and third. This all comes together in order to personalize care. And then we're also using this same exam to re-scan or re-evaluate every 12 visits or throughout the duration of the care. So hope this answers your question and we will see you soon.

We use Insight CLA scans, thermography, surface electromyography, and heart rate variability (HRV) to determine the appropriate frequency and duration of chiropractic adjustments for cognitive function and other challenges faced by our practice members. We re-evaluate our care plan every 12 visits.

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To determine the appropriate frequency of chiropractic adjustments for cognitive function, as well as other challenges our practice members may face, we rely on a comprehensive exam using Insight CLA scans. These scans include thermography to measure temperature imbalances in the autonomic nervous system, surface electromyography to assess energy usage in the nervous system and muscles, and heart rate variability (HRV) to gauge adaptation to physical, chemical, and emotional stressors. By combining the results of these scans with a detailed history obtained during a consultation, we develop personalized care plans that specify the number of visits needed, the frequency and duration of care, and even the order in which adjustments are made. We also utilize these exams for re-evaluations every 12 visits or throughout the course of care. This allows us to provide tailored chiropractic care based on individual needs. Hope this clarifies things, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Do you think that there are real health benefits to using organic sheets where we spend a lot of our time?

Organic Sheets: The Real Health Benefits Revealed

Do you think that there are real health benefits to using organic sheets where we spend a lot of our time? I personally believe that there are health benefits to using organic sheets from clean companies for a couple reasons. One, when we buy sheets or bedding from the run-of-the-mill company, either from your local supermarkets or your regular stores, a lot of times that you will find things like flame retardants, which are sprayed onto the sheets to decrease the spread of fires, which can be a really good thing. However, there has been links to asthma, ADHD, ADD from inhaling flame retardants. Also formaldehyde, which has been usually spread on sheets for anti-wrinkle. Again, there is also research to support that exposure to formaldehyde is not great. We also have pesticides and herbicides that are sprayed onto the cotton of some of the sheets that you may be resting on that also has negative health benefits. You also have harmful phthalates, which are plastics that are also shown to increase asthma, breast cancer, obesity, hyperactivity disorders, so on and so forth. And then volatile organic compounds, which are also ingredients that negatively impact your health as well. And there are a whole host of reasons and conditions that have been shown to be caused by these harmful ingredients. That could be in your run-of-the-mill sheets or bedding. So I always recommend buying from a clean company who is upfront with their products.

Yes, there are real health benefits to using organic sheets from clean companies. These sheets may be free from harmful chemicals such as flame retardants, formaldehyde, pesticides, herbicides, phalates, and volatile organic compounds which can have negative health impacts.

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I believe there are real health benefits to using organic sheets from reputable companies where we spend a significant amount of time. Regular sheets from typical stores can often contain harmful substances such as flame retardants, which have been linked to asthma and other conditions. Formaldehyde, used for anti-wrinkle purposes, can also be present and has been associated with negative health effects. Pesticides, herbicides, phthalates (plastics), and volatile organic compounds are additional ingredients found in some sheets that can impact health and contribute to various conditions like asthma, breast cancer, obesity, and hyperactivity disorders. It is important to buy from clean companies that are transparent about their products to avoid these harmful ingredients commonly found in conventional bedding options.

What precautions do you take when working with someone with a high risk pregnancy?

Ensuring Safety and Support for High-Risk Pregnancies

The question is what precautions do you take when working with someone with a high-risk pregnancy? So it also depends what the high risk is. Is it cholestasis? Is it a placenta issue, a cord issue? Is the baby breech? Is high blood pressure involved? What exactly do those risks look like? One, that could look like a change in technique that we use. So, we use a variety of different techniques in the office to make sure that we are doing right by our practice members, especially our practice members who are pregnant and are high risk, depending on, like say there's a placenta issue, depending on where the placenta is, if the mom is bleeding. Those are all things that we take into consideration is really using the type of technique, changing frequency or duration of care, making sure that our high-risk individual has a group of solid and trusted providers on their team. That is also a big thing as well, making sure that they are getting all of their questions answered is going to be huge. Usually someone who is high risk usually has a lot of questions and we want to make sure that they are answered or we put them in the right direction for the providers that can answer those questions because first and foremost, we want to make sure that we have healthy parents and then healthy babies as well. So, those are some of the precautions that we take with working with someone who is high risk. A lot of it is going to be the different techniques that we use to make sure that our practice members are kept safe, but also getting the results that they deserve.

When working with someone with a high-risk pregnancy, precautions to take include changing techniques, reducing frequency and duration of care, and making sure that the person has a team of trusted providers to answer their questions. These steps are taken to ensure the safety of both parents and babies.

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When working with someone who has a high-risk pregnancy, the precautions we take depend on the specific risks involved. Whether it's cholestasis, placenta issues, cord issues, breech position, or high blood pressure, the approach may vary. One precaution we consider is adjusting our technique. We utilize different techniques in our office to ensure the well-being of our pregnant practice members who are at high risk. Depending on factors like placenta location or maternal bleeding, we adapt the type of technique used. We may also modify the frequency or duration of care based on individual needs. Another crucial precaution is ensuring that our high-risk individuals have a trusted team of healthcare providers supporting them. It's essential to address their questions and concerns thoroughly. High-risk patients often have many inquiries, and we strive to provide them with accurate information or guide them to the right professionals who can answer their specific questions. Ultimately, our primary focus is on promoting the health of both parents and babies. These are some of the precautions we take when working with someone who has a high-risk pregnancy—utilizing safe techniques while aiming for positive outcomes for our practice members' health and wellness.

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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.