Heartfelt Living

Dr. Meggie Smith By Visiting Author: Bridget Boland Bridget Boland is a writer, shamanic energy medicine practitioner, doula and Forrest Yoga instructor. Learn more about her and her offerings at www.bridgetboland.com and www.thedoulanovel.com. Poet David Whyte reflects that as humans we spend an inordinate amount of time and energy trying to avoid getting our hearts […]

Tending the Heart Party!

Thanks for the RSVP! We are looking forward to talking with you about holistic, whole body ways to keep your heart healthy this year! — Dr. Meggie Smith, Isabelle Libmann and Bridget Boland When: Friday, January 31st from 4pm to 7pm Short Presentations will be at 4:30pm and 6:30pm Where: Chiropractic First 1609A Chicago Avenue […]

Gratitude Party at Chiropractic First!

Thanks for the RSVP!   We are excitedly planning the party. Please invite your family– we would love to meet them! Snacks and beverages will be provided. When:  Friday October 11th at 4pm to 7pm Where: Chiropractic First 1609A Chicago Ave. Evanston See you there!    

Soup’s On …. Ice! Very Blueberry Soup

Dr. Meggie Smith Try this simple and delectable blueberry treat as a dessert this summer or all year round.  You can use either quick frozen berries that whip up into a soup in minutes or fresh from the market berries that have been refrigerated for about an hour.  Either way, you’ll soon be singing the […]

Evanston Works Together

Chiropractic First is participating in Evanston Works Together. On Tuesdays the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th in August, 5% of all sales get donated toYWCA Evanston/North Shore,  Connections for the Homeless, and Youth Job Center. We are having a special on these Tuesdays for a new patient exam, one adjustment and a follow up report […]

Gratitude

by Dr. Meggie Smith When getting any sort of medical procedure, including vaccinations, starting a new medication or having dental work, there are two suggestions I make. The first is to get adjusted as soon as possible after you start the medication or receive the treatment. Getting adjusted immediately following any sort of medical or […]

Super Summer Supper Salad

By Anita Brown This recipe is a terrific way to use all those summer veggies we are blessed with in the summer.  Add whatever vegetables are in your garden or featured in the markets.  And for more ideas of how to creatively use the season’s crops call, email or check my website; Anita Brown Culinary […]

Get Happy with Chiropractic

By Dr. Meggie Smith One of the many benefits of chiropractic is its effect on mental health.  Some of you have reported that a reduced need for anxiety or depression medication. Many patients, including myself, have been able to avoid going on medication because of chiropractic. I began seeing a chiropractor in high school for headaches […]

Yoga Therapy for Low Back Pain

Dr. Meggie Smith By Visiting Author: Yoli Maya Yeh, M.A. RYT Yoga presents us with many ways to manage chronic low back pain, to strengthen weak parts of our core (a large part of your body the extends from your collarbones to your pubic bone in front and your neck to your tailbone on your […]