Essential Oil Tip of The Week...Joy!!!

Joy

(Bergamot, Lemon,

Palmarosa, Ylang Ylang,

Mandarin, Rose,

Geranium, Jasmine,

Roman Chamomile, Coriander).

Item No. 3372 15ml
Whsl: $39.75
Retail: $52.30

TIP 1: Perfume...want a perfume that is minus the chemicals, then Joy is the oil for you!

TIP 2: Place neat* in areas of poor circulation.

TIP 3: Put 3 or 4 drops in your bathwater to boost your mood!

TIP 4: Diffuse and wear Joy to help deal with postpartum depression.

TIP 5: Wear Joy to help boost your libido.

BONUS TIP: Joy may lower your blood pressure especially when stress induced.

PROPERTIES of Joy include: analgesic, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-fungal, antibacterial, antioxidant properties that boost immune system, anti-depressant, sedative properties

*NEAT: this is when you use the oil directly on your skin without diluting it.

* Not all oils or oil companies are the same! Young Living oils are THE ONLY oils I would trust with internal use! Occasionally an oil will feel "hot", if this happens, or you get an oil in your eye, add a carrier oil to dilute it, NEVER water, remember oil and water don't mix! A good carrier oil could be Young Living's V6 oil or something you cook with like olive or coconut oil.

 

To order your bottle of Joy,

contact Dr. Heather Giesen, Young Living Independent Distributor, Sponsor ID #1419370 952-758-8760, drhlgiesen@gmail.com

To sign up with YOUR OWN Young Living Account follow this link and sign up today!

https://www.youngliving.com/signup/?site=US&sponsorid=1419370&enrollerid=1419370

Please send me YOUR tips for the oils I am sharing with you...we learn from each other!


Let nature's pharmacy help out and assist with  your adjustment!

Heather L Giesen, DC, CACCP


 

Essential Oil Tip of The Week...Peace and Calming!!

           PEACE & CALMING

(Tangerine, Ylang Ylang,

Blue Tansy, Orange, Patchouli)

Item No. 3393 15ml
Whsl: $32.75
Retail: $43.09

 

TIP 1: If you are working with children, diffuse Peace and Calming into the air to help keep the mood stress-free =)

TIP 2: Diffuse at night to help with teeth grinding.

TIP 3: Calm restless leg syndrome with 2 or 3 drops of Peace and Calming rubbed into your legs.

TIP 4: Use as a perfume rubbed behind your ears and on your wrists.

TIP 5: Diffuse in the air during your labor to help you get through those tough spots!

BONUS TIP: Diffuse in the air after the baby is born to help mom and dad and baby sleep better at night!

PROPERTIES of Peace and Calming include: deep sense of peace, relaxation, and emotional well-being

* Not all oils or oil companies are the same! Young Living oils are THE ONLY oils I would trust with internal use! Occasionally an oil will feel "hot", if this happens, or you get an oil in your eye, add a carrier oil to dilute it, NEVER water, remember oil and water don't mix! A good carrier oil could be Young Living's V6 oil or something you cook with like olive or coconut oil.


To order your bottle of Peace and Calming,
contact Dr. Heather Giesen, Young Living Independent Distributor, Sponsor ID #1419370 952-758-8760, drhlgiesen@gmail.com

To sign up with YOUR OWN Young Living Account follow this link and sign up today!
https://www.youngliving.com/signup/?site=US&sponsorid=1419370&enrollerid=1419370

Please send me YOUR tips for the oils I am sharing with you...we learn from each other!

Let natures pharmacy help you out and assist your adjustment!

Heather L Giesen, DC, CACCP

 

Essential Oil Tip of The Week...Valor!!!

Valor
(Spruce [Picea mariana],
 rosewood [Aniba rosaeodora],
 blue tansy [Tanacetum annuum]
and frankincense in a base of
almond oil.)

Item # 3429 15ml
Wholesale: $21.75
Retail: $28.62

TIP 1: Rub on the bottom of your feet or big toe (or your spouse's feet) to help reduce or maybe even stop snoring or to help with sleep apnea!

TIP 2: Use Valor as a carrier oil for other oils. Rub it onto your feet or chest or wherever you will be applying the other oil first, wait 10 minutes (if you can) and then apply the second oil. Valor will help carry the other oil to the problem faster!

TIP 3: Watch this YouTube video to see how amazing Valor can be for carrying oxygen to your blood cells!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmI4HE0NIhE&list=PLUsxoh21jAtJ5AHmdZig5 _ReptaNrsssw&index=1&hd=1

TIP 4: Helps relieve anxiety, depression and panic attacks when rubbed into wrists, back of neck, over heart or behind ears.
TIP 5: Apply to back and neck before a chiropractic adjustment to help hold your adjustment.

BONUS TIP: Rub Valor on joints for arthritis relief.PROPERTIES of Valor include: antibacterial, antispasmodic, antidepressant, hormonally balancing.

* Not all oils or oil companies are the same! Young Living oils are THE ONLY oils I would trust with internal use! Occasionally an oil will feel "hot", if this happens, or you get an oil in your eye, add a carrier oil to dilute it, NEVER water, remember oil and water don't mix! A good carrier oil could be Young Living's V6 oil or something you cook with like olive or coconut oil.

To order your bottle of Valor,
contact Dr. Heather Giesen, Young Living Independent Distributor, Sponsor ID #1419370952-758-8760, drhlgiesen@gmail.com

To sign up with YOUR OWN Young Living Account follow this link and sign up today!

https://www.youngliving.com/signup/?site=US&sponsorid=1419370&enrollerid=1419370

Please send me YOUR tips for the oils I am sharing with you...we learn from each other!

Let natures pharmacy help you out and assist your adjustment!

Heather L Giesen, DC, CACCP

“Innate and the Three Bears”

Remember the lead character in Goldilocks and the Three Bears? She didn't settle for too hot, or too cold – too hard, or too soft. She kept trying until she found what was JUST RIGHT. When it comes to fighting disease, your body innately strives for the same thing.


Disease is nothing more than your body performing too much or too little of something. If your thyroid is UNDER active, you have hypothyroidism. If your lungs OVER react to dust in the air, you experience asthma. If your heart pumps too HARD, you have high blood pressure. Health on the other hand is when your body is clearly directed by its inner wisdom to produce, adapt, regenerate, secrete, eliminate, filter and metabolize to a degree that's JUST RIGHT.

Chiropractors recognize that no doctor, pharmacy or research lab on the planet can live up to the awesome task of keeping EVERYTHING in your body working JUST RIGHT. Only innate intelligence, the immeasurable genius within you, is capable of handling that job. The best we can do as Chiropractors is to remove the stress that gets in its way. When we do, we know innate will only settle for what's JUST RIGHT inside you.


'Watching Your Back'

Dr. Heather L. Giesen

Where the Body Finds Answers

How much stomach acid does it take to digest a cheeseburger? Or, how much calcium is needed to heal a broken leg? How about a fever, how high should it reach to fight a common cold? You don't need to surf Google for the answers, your INNATE search engine already knows.


If you doubt there's genius inside you, just consider this – the 50,000,000 cells in your body that will die while you read this sentence… your innate intelligence knows how to replace every single one of them. The trillions of impulses coursing through your Nerve System at this moment… innate is moving them at speeds approaching 248 mile per hour. The number of heartbeats you'll get in your lifetime… innate reserved around 3 billion for you.

Google may be the web's leading source for information, but it's got nothing over your innate intelligence when it comes to keeping you alive and well. Innate has solutions to just about any health challenge you have. All you have to do is search within to find the answer.


'Watching Your Back'

Dr. Heather Giesen

“Patience: Healing Zone Ahead”

Construction zones are hectic. Traffic congestion, safety cones guarding hazardous areas and heavy equipment buzzing everywhere. It’s amazing anything gets done amid the chaos. But underneath that chaos is organization: A team of skilled engineers and contractors carefully working the plan until it reaches completion. It's similar when you heal under Chiropractic care.


Like a construction zone, organic healing with Chiropractic can appear disorganized and chaotic at times. You might see an improvement in unrelated aspects of your health before your chief complaints begins to respond. But like the construction zone, behind the scene is a sophisticated innate wisdom inside you, moving the process forward with a mastery beyond comprehension.

Sometimes care feels like 'stop and go traffic.' But be patient. Amid the chaos, healing is happening – with precision and patience, the job is getting done. You’ve got the right plan (Chiropractic Care) and the best engineer (Innate Intelligence) working for you.

'Watching Your Back"
Dr. Heather Gesen

“It Starts with a Solid Foundation”

A house built on a strong foundation, lasts. The same goes for your health. If you want a healthy body for Life, you need to start with a solid foundation of health care that can support it for a long time.


Chiropractic's foundation is its Principle which acknowledges we all posses an intelligent, vitalistic force within us that maintains our existence and keeps our bodies working in perfect order. When this Power is allowed to express itself 100%, we have health. When the Power is interfered with, we have Dis-Ease. Eating properly is important, and so is exercise… but if the Power doesn't flow, your house will crumble.

Health built on a foundation of drug therapy is risky and cannot stand for long. Health built on a foundation that supports the innate wisdom of the body, can weather any storm. What foundation is your health standing on?

'Watching Your Back'

Dr. Heather Giesen

“Spine Low on Adjustments?”



What would you do if your car's low oil light came on today? Would you top off your engine with some 10W-30 weight or put some black tape over that little annoying light so you wouldn't have to deal with it any more?


Ignoring the warning sign will cause your engine to seize down the road. And if you were checking the dipstick regularly and adding oil when needed, the light might not have come on in the first place. The same goes for your spine and regular Chiropractic check ups.

When your spine gets too low on adjustments, pain is the warning light. Unfortunately by the time the pain shows up you've been out of adjustment too long. If that's the case, don't 'black tape' the pain with Tylenol or any other pain killer for that matter. Bring your spine in for a proper Chiropractic Adjustment today and avoid a catastrophic seize event tomorrow.

'Watching Your Back'

Dr. Heather Giesen

Back-To-School: Backpack Safety

It is that time of year again when the kids are getting ready to head back to school.  This means making sure we have the perfect Backpack for the occassion.  This year when shopping consider the Function of your backpack, not just how Fashionable it may or may not be.

What To Look For:

• Find a bag that will fit properly, making sure it isn't too long or too short.  The bag should rest on the back and should not hang below the pant line.
• The bag should have wide, adjustable, padded straps to ensure they are properly positioned and hold the bag tight to the body.
• There should be a hip strap that connects in the front.  This will distribute a portion of the weight to the hips, easing the load on the spine and shoulders.

How Much Should It Weigh:

• The consensus is a child should not be burdened with more than 10-15% of his or her body weight. 
• The bag of a 60 pound child should not be more than 9 pounds and 100 pound child should not carry more than 15 pounds!

Common Mistakes That Are Made:

• We often carry bags that are far too heavy.
• Keep the straps too loose.
• Carry bags improperly

When looking at a backpack we may not think it could have a damaging effect to our spine.  But the consistent weight over time will take its toll and can lead to greater potential for injury.  In fact carrying excessive weight could lead to long term back pain and other serious health conditions including numbness of the shoulder, arm or hand, muscle spasms, headaches and postural deterioration.  Children's spines are still developing and any excess weight will be even more detrimental to the spine.

Proper Loading and Carrying:

• Be sure to pack the heaviest items first and allow them to rest closest to the back.
• Parents should do weekly checks to make sure the backpack isn't exceeding the 10-15% rule and if it is, take a look and see what can be changed to lighten the load.
• Carry the bag with both straps over the shoulders.  When a bag is carried over just one shoulder, that shoulder is required to carry the burden that both shoulders and back should be sharng equally.
• Make sure the straps are secure and the bag is resting against the back.

By using the tips that we have outlined here along with your regular chiropractic adjustments, you are protecting your spine so it will be taken care of to serve you in the future.

Wishing you a very Happy and Healthy 2011-2012 School Year!!

'Watching Your Back'

Dr. Heather Giesen

What Does My Posture Have To Do With It?

How often do you pay attention to your posture when you go about your day?  If you are like the average American, it probably isn't something that is commonly on the forefront of your mind.  Poor posture is an epidemic among the American population and the effects of it are quite detrimental to our health. 

Ideal Posture

As illustrated above, from front to back, our spine should be straight leaving our head, shoulders and hips level.  From the side, our spine should contain three curves which aid in keeping the spine healthy.  A correct position would have the middle of our ear lining up with the middle of the shoulder, much like a golf ball sitting on top of a tee.

The most common postural problem I see is something we call Foward Head Posture (FHP).  We live in a forward facing world from working on computers to watching T.V and playing video games.  Other activities that can lead to FHP are reading, sitting in school and carrying backpacks, just to name a few.

The repetitive activities and motions  we do strengthen the nerve and muscle pathways making it more easy to move into the forward direction.  The repetitive movements coupled with poor ergonomics and trauma more readily cause our body to adapt to FHP.

The effects of poor posture, or more specifically, FHP are becoming more evident.  The abnormal position for long periods of time not only leads to muscle weakness but the tissue and muscles will start to deform and these changes can become permanent and lead to a flattened neck curve.  If the curve becomes straight or flat the nerves get compressed causing premature arthritis to develop.  Other thing we tend to see as a result of poor posture are things like muscle fatigue, aching back, sore neck, headaches, jaw or bite problems (TMJ), arm pain, hand pain, carpal tunnel, mood disorders, chronic fatigue, blood pressure problems and lung capacity problems, just to name a few.

Now that we have our parents or grandparents voices in the back of our mind telling us to "sit up straight", it is time to listen and pay attention to your posture.  Your chiropractor will conduct a thorough examination to determine if there are any spinal subluxations or misalignments contributing to your posture problem.

'Watching Your Back'

Dr. Heather Giesen

“Wringing Out the Stress of LIFE.”

Your Nerve System is the ultimate sponge, soaking up all the experiences, sensations and stresses you encounter every day. Like a sponge, it can only absorb so much before it becomes over-saturated and spills stress into your body. The result… PAIN, SICKNESS and WEAK PERFORMANCE!

The best thing you can do to prevent Nerve System Over-Saturation is to get checked by your Chiropractor regularly and adjusted when necessary. Adjustments gently “wring out” accumulated tension in your Nerve System before it has a chance to build up and affect your health negatively.

If you're feeling super-soaked from the stress of Life, bring your saturated nerves to the Chiropractor for some TLC. You'll experience more energy, improved sleep and a better overall feeling of wellness if you do.


'Watching Your Back'

Dr. Heather Giesen

“The Dow Jones of Healing”

Healing is like the stock market.  It never progresses in a straight line.  You've got to expect some ups and downs along the way.

You might experience a surge of relief when you first start your Chiropractic care only to be followed by a relapse.  Soon you're back on track again.  Progress continues with bouts of highs and lows, and you might even experience a plateau or dip in your improvements.  But don't make the mistake of 'pulling out of the market' early. 

Keep the big picture in mind.  Like stocks, the gains in Chiropractic care are best seen over time.  When you look back and see how far you've come since your first visit, you'll realize the dividends are paying off.

'Watching Your Back'

Dr. Heather Giesen

"Sleep Like This Again..."

Did you know that 40 percent of the population currently suffers with sleeping problems? It isn't uncommon for Chiropractors to find a misalignment of the first two cervical vertebrae, the atlas and axis, in people who suffer from sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea.

Since a good night's sleep is one of the most important requirements for complete healing, restoring normal sleep is a desired effect of any Chiropractic care plan. It's common for many regular Chiropractic clients to see an improvement in sleeping habits within the first week of care, regardless of the condition they come in with. Sleeping better is a common 'side effect' when normal alignment is restored at the C1/C2 area, and no drugs have to be involved!

A misaligned atlas or axis can be determined with simple Chiropractic tests like Thermography, Upper Cervical X-Rays or posture analysis. If you know someone suffering with poor sleep, tell them to save their money on a new pillow and have their upper neck evaluated by a chiropractor. If we can get you sleeping better, we can get you healing better.

'Watching Your Back'

Dr. Heather Giesen

Happy Mother's Day!

Mother's Day has always been a special day in remembering and sharing the love of my mother. This year the day holds more significance now that I have my own son to spend it with.

This year for Mother's Day, don't forget about you or your loved ones health. Afterall, it is our most valuable possession!

For the rest of May we have a special offer for all new patients.

• Consultation


• Chiropractic Examination


• Computerized Nerve Scan


• X-rays (if necessary)


• Complete Report of Findings

All of this for only $47

If there is something specific you are concerned about or just want to learn more about what we do, now is the time to act!

Call 952-758-8760 to schedule your evaluation.

"Watching Your Back"

Dr. Heather

Antibiotics: The Untold Story

All too often I hear about children routinely being put on antibiotics; even if it is a viral problem in which antibiotics will have no effect. Hopefully after reading this you will think twice about jumping to antibiotics, especially in unnecessary situations.

Ear infections in children is one such example that more often than not will end up with a round of antibiotics to get rid of the problem. I have had many children in my office that have suffered needlessly with ear infections for years and many rounds of antibiotics, only to have them recur. After checking their spine and adjusting the subluxations, we tend to find these ear infections a distant memory.

Never assume spinal adjustments or chiropractic care can not improve your life in one way or another.

Watching Your Back,

Dr. Heather Giesen

How Long Will It Take?

Every day I get the pleasure of working with people and seeing the miracle of chiropractic bring life back to them. I find my work very rewarding and there are still times I am even amazed at the power of chiropractic!

The hardest part of my job is when I meet someone that is frustrated, suffering or in pain. Many times they just didn't know where to look first and others have put up with it for such a long time they thought it was 'normal'.

Either way, there are times I get asked this question, "How long will it take to 'fix' my problem?" People don't realize what a loaded question this is. The first thing we need to ask ourselves is, "How long did it take for this problem to get there?" This doesn't mean when did you first notice pain. This means, when did your spine first start to wear down and produce this injury? Realistically, I can not give an exact time frame as to when a problem will be 'fixed'. What I can tell you is in most cases our problems started to take root in very early childhood. So, if you have never been to a chiropractor before or you only went here and there when something hurt, it will probably take a while help get it under control and we might not even be able to 'fix' the problem.

I had a conversation about this with a patient the other day who was obviously frustrated that the pain she has been having for a few weeks isn't completely gone after a handful of adjustments. Her spine is not even close to ideal position, she has probably had the 'problem' for over 30 years and has never had her spine looked at by a chiropractor. I had to remind her that I told her it wasn't going to go away overnight. It was sad to see her so frustrated and missing the fact that had in fact made a lot of progress.

Chiropractic is an amazing thing, but its strong suit is not an immediate result. Chiropractic works best if you start early to prevent problems from starting in the first place. I love it when I have a whole family come in for their appointment, not because something hurts but because they want to live a healthy life!!

Expect Miracles!! Be Realistic!!

Watching Your Back,

Dr. Heather

How to keep your children healty: Is Chiropractic care the answer?

One of the biggest concerns new parents have are making sure they have a healthy baby. Now, how do you do that?

The answer…chiropractic care. A lot of people may see chiropractic care as a harsh way to treat your body, but on the contrary it is a very simple and safe way to get your child to their maximum health.

A recent study done by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association explains the benefits of taking your children, at any age, to your chiropractor. You can read the study done here.

In summary, of their phase one test period, children with common illness symptoms, muscle pain, ears, nose and throat were treated by chiropractic care and had a high rate of improvement from it.

Speaking with Dr. Heather on the topic, she stated:
“in our society we have all been taught to wait for a pain or symptom to show up before we think there is something wrong. But many times a symptom is only there as a last resort to alerting you to a problem that has been there for years. Chiropractic is a proactive approach to health. Just like we brush our teeth, check our oil, etc... to help prevent a problem. By checking and maintaining our spine from birth, we grow up with a healthy functioning nervous system and many times live a happier, healthier life.”

Here are some pictures of Dr. Heather working on little Jackson.
As you can see from these pictures the little guy had no known discomfort and his parents are very satisfied with his chiropractic care and have comfort in knowing they are starting him out on the right path for a healthy future.

After seeing amazing results from the ICPA study and the information from Dr. Heather, what are you waiting for! Make an appointment for you and your children. Get the facts today and become knowledgeable about your family’s future health.