In this time of Coronavirus we need to address our mental and emotional hygiene, as well as our physical health. Fear and stress can have a very negative impact on our immune system. We need to keep our immune systems strong! While you are washing your hands, here are some visualizations to do and mantras […]
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In these 3 videos Meggie covers the 4 types of tension
Please Avoid this Gift
As you are shopping this holiday season, please, please avoid buying, using or exposing your family to synthetically scented candles and other synthetic scented products like body lotion and bath products. There are plenty of studies on the toxic effects of synthetically scented products, but clinically I can tell you fragrances can wreak havoc […]
3 Tips for Managing Back-To-School Uncertainty
Back to school can be an emotionally challenging time even under ordinary circumstances. With all the uncertainty with how back to school will look, in the past month I have seen both parents and kids who needed help managing the stress of back to school. Chiropractic First helps both children and adults better manage stress, […]
Exercises for the Turmoil and Violence in our World: A way to find peace and connect with joy
The past month has brought a lot of people into the office talking about the stress they feel over fear for our world, our country, our planet and our community. There are two things I have been doing for them. Both have helped them a lot. More on both of those below. This past week […]
Election Stress in Your Body
Election stress hit people hard this week. It showed up as neck and shoulder pain, and hip and knee pain. In almost all cases, people worried about the election were only energetically present in the upper half of their bodies. They were taking high and shallow breaths and were disengaged with their body below […]
Five Essential Life Elements
Dr. Meggie Smith While pondering the immense fun my baby and I were having in our three days of summer this past week, I was reminded of just how important having regular fun is in life! I find myself often telling students and clients that we have five essential elements in our lives in order to balance […]
