How does CranioSacral Therapy work?

How does CranioSacral Therapy work?

CranioSacral Therapy works by helping the body’s natural healing mechanisms dissipate the negative effects of stress on the central nervous system. This is accomplished by utilizing a physiological body system called the craniosacral system.  The craniosacral system consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord, extending from the cranium (head) down to the tailbone area (or sacrum). The role of this system in the development and performance of the brain and spinal cord is so vital that an imbalance or dysfunction in it can cause sensory, motor and/or neurological disabilities. For example, if the bite (or jaw) is out of balance, the whole head is out of balance, and often the whole body.
How can something so gentle be so powerful?

The craniosacral system has a rhythm that can be felt throughout the body, just like the pulse. By using a very light touch to monitor this rhythm from head to feet the therapist can pinpoint the source of an obstruction or stress. Then they can encourage the natural movement of the fluid and soft tissues to help the body self-correct. This simple action is often all it takes to remove a restriction. Sometimes, like peeling layers of an onion, once some restrictions have released and balanced, others may show themselves and need attention.

Who is CranioSacral Therapy for?

People may come for CranioSacral Therapy because they have acute physical problems like headaches or bad backs, or long-standing problems both physical and emotional. Others come for ongoing support in their busy lives and for help to meet life’s challenges.

Because it is so gentle and non-invasive, CranioSacral Therapy is suitable for everyone from newborns to the elderly. Mothers and babies often come for problems associated with difficult or traumatic births. Letting go of tension and fear held in the body enables both to settle into calmness.

CranioSacral Therapy supports your body’s innate ability to balance, restore and heal itself, as well as helping to reduce stress and build your underlying energy. The practitioner senses tensions in the body and helps them to release in a supported and comfortable way. During or after a session you may feel calm and energized, with increased clarity of mind and a feeling of well being.

Jeannette Raskin practices at Family First Chiropractic, 142 Erickson Drive, Red Deer, Alberta.  403-347-3261. www.family1stchiro.ca.

Why your entire family needs Chiropractic care

Why your entire family needs Chiropractic care

Infants, Toddlers and pre-teens are not thought of when talking about chiropractic care. Young healthy people are certainly at the top of that list and it’s because they might not have pain like we see later in adults. Usually it is only after we are in pain from an accident, poor posture, or we hear our joints grinding from arthritis that we think of chiropractic as an important healing tool. However, the gestation and birth process can leave trauma too. Many newborns start life with subluxations./misalignments of the spine. This is easy to miss if we are not aware how common this occurs.

As children grow and become more adventurous they are prone to many falls and bumps along the way. This continues as they enter elementary and secondary school and start getting into sports with further sports injuries. Like adults, children required to sit for long periods of time will start showing stress on the spine from poor posture and sedentary habits. Even sleeping posture can have a negative effect on the spine. Low quality or old mattresses may not give the needed support and should be replaced. Children are engaging with electronics at earlier and earlier ages and “text neck” and TV or video gaming postures all have it’s toll on a growing body.

It may take several years or even a few decades before these misalignments cause enough pain to bring these people into our clinics. Meanwhile spinal degeneration has been going on undetected all that time.

The main take away message is to have your children assessed for possible misalignments as soon as possible, especially if they have the following symptoms:

• stiffness or restricted back or neck movement;
• posture shows the head being tilted to one side; one shoulder higher than the other; one hip higher than the other; or one leg longer than the opposite;
• Any child who has pain when light pressure is applied to any part of the spine, or who has tightness or muscle spasm anywhere along the spine. Should have a thorough spinal examination to determine the possible cause.

Dr. Elton Clemence practices at Family First Chiropractic and Wellness 142 Erickson Drive, Red Deer, 

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Baby's Heart Beat

 
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The circulatory (or blood) system, along with the heart, is the first part of that tiny body to be functional (around 5 weeks gestation) and as your baby's heart starts to form, you may even be able to see it beating on an early ultrasound. Typically this cannot be heard with even a Doppler until the 9-10th week of pregnancy at the earliest, sometimes not until the 12-14th weeks of pregnancy. A baby's heart beat, often called fetal heart tones (FHT), is very rapid, much faster than an adult's. In fact it starts out near 180 beats per minute (BPM) and around 12 weeks gestation settles into the normal range of 120-160 BPM for the remainder of the pregnancy

40 Christmas Family Ideas

1.      Decorate Christmas cookies.
2.      Decorate their room.
3.      Make Christmas cards.
4.      Sing carols for a cause.
5.      Volunteer at local area projects.
6.      Hunt for a Christmas tree.
7.      Trim a Christmas tree.
8.      Make tinsel-filled ornaments.
9.      Make ribbons and sparkles ornament.
10.  Sell Christmas trees with a youth group.
11.  Have a Christmas Specials and Movie marathon.
12.  Send a Christmas card and letter to a soldier.
13.  Journal this quick list: My Ten Favorite Christmas Specials.
14.  Journal this quick list: My Ten Favorite Christmas Songs.
15.  Journal this list: Top Five Gifts I've Received of all Time.
16.  Think about and journal what Christmas means to you.
17.  Make a Christmas wish list.
18.  String popcorn for the tree or mantel.
19.  Read a holiday story.
20.  Say this tongue twister 5 times: Snow slows Santa's sled.
21.  Write a poem about Christmas.
22.  Write a poem about snow.
23.  Make a music video using Christmas Carols.
24.  Wrap your bedroom door like a present.
25.  Organize a local coat drive.
26.  Make Christmas wrapping paper.
27.  Learn to make a traditional family Holiday dish or dessert.
28.  Adopt a grandparent or visit a nursing home with a group of friends.
29.  Take your younger sibling to see Santa.
30.  Offer to babysit for a Christmas shopping night for a family with younger kids - for free.
31.  Put your name in glitter on a Santa hat. Wear it.
32.  Make Puzzle Piece Ornaments.
33.  Make a gingerbread house.
34.  Make Candy Cane Fudge.
35.  Track Santa online.
36.  Make a holiday journal.
37.  Make a CD of your favorite or new this year Christmas songs.
38.  Write out Christmas cards for your friends.
39.  Learn something new about Christmas in a different culture.
40.  Sit in the room with your Christmas tree with all the lights out but the tree lights. Enjoy your Christmas.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Family First Chiropractic and Wellness, 142 Erickson drive, Red Deer. We hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday
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