Women Seeking Wellness

To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.   TRANSCRIPT: Anne Nicholson Weber: 00:00 Welcome. This is episode 2. I'm so glad you're here. My guest today is chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Maj, who explains how chiropractic care during pregnancy can help prepare your body for a more effective labor and an easier childbirth. [music] This is the BirthGuide podcast -- conversations about building your circle of support in the childbearing year. We connect you with experts in our community who can help you conceive, stay healthy in pregnancy, have a safe and satisfying birth and embrace the joys and challenges of becoming a new family. I'm your host, Anne Nicholson Weber, the founder of BirthGuideChicago.com, where every month thousands of Chicago area families find relationship-centered care, from preconception through the postpartum period. [music] Welcome to a new episode of the BirthGuide podcast. Today we're talking about the benefits of chiropractic care in pregnancy. Joining me to talk about this is Dr. Stephanie Maj with Community Chiropractic. She has been practicing for 26 years and has specific expertise in the area of perinatal care, including Webster certification. So Dr. Maj, maybe you could talk first off about what kinds of issues can arise in childbirth that having had chiropractic in pregnancy could have helped to prevent. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 01:42 Yeah. Well, first off, thank you so much for having me on your show and for what you do in the Chicagoland community. It's such a resource and it's so helpful. Anne Nicholson Weber: 01:54 Well, thank you. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 01:55 I love talking about this. I love talking to new families that want to have a more proactive, a more intentional birth. And I really feel like my job is to help prepare them, where most everyone that I know has either an OB or a midwife or somebody assisting them and their job is more of monitoring -- it's watching, it's testing, it's looking for trouble, you know. And what my job is really to do is to prepare your body for delivery. And, you know, if we look at what the troubles are, we would back up to the first, just the anatomy. The baby -- the uterus and the baby -- are sitting on your pelvis. That bony pelvis is what that baby has to get through there. And so a lot of our focus is the alignment of that pelvis. So when you have a balanced pelvis, the hole that the baby comes out of is wide and open and uniform. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 03:02 So when the baby's coming down the birth canal, there are bony landmarks that the baby has to hit and things happen when the baby hits them: the shoulders move, the baby twists. And this is how this dance of getting out of the uterus and getting born, this is the dance of that. There's twists, there's turns, it all relies on this pelvis being in the right alignment. So if your pelvis is twisted, it can interfere. It can actually make that hole distorted and interfere with the baby's ability to get through your pelvis, the actual boniness of your pelvis. But it also can interfere with the baby, you know, when it's supposed to hit this certain bone and trigger a reflex, and then the shoulders, you know, tilt and the head turns or whatever, if that bone isn't there, then that doesn't happen. And so that's where the babies can get stuck in a certain portion of the birthing process. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 04:01 You know, most everybody that comes to me is looking to have a vaginal delivery. Basic. The people that come to me tend to have more of that intentional idea of like, not being medicated, not having interventions. You know, I wanna make sure that I help their bodies make that happen. Instead of thinking of it like what problems there are, it's like, how do we avoid them before they happen, you know? So, I mean, the easy thing is if somebody is having hip pain, back pain, you know, that is your body's sign that there's something going on. You know, a lot of people think those indicators are just like stress. “Oh, that's just stress. Oh, that's just stress.” Or “I'm pregnant. Of course I have back pain. I'm pregnant. Everybody that is pregnant has back pain.” Not true, not true at all. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 04:53 And I have a lot of people that don't have any issues, you know, have no pain yet. Their pelvis is twisted. And I see them later in their pregnancy and they're wanting to have this vaginal delivery and the baby isn't cooperating. You know, the baby is not in a great position. And so a patient that comes to me, she's pregnant right now. I have two patients, her and the baby. So I have the, maybe the problem that they came in for, you know . . . So say they came in because they're having back pain or they're having pubic bone pain, which is pain in the front kind of in your groin. And so we wanna make sure we heal that. But we also have a baby that we wanna help get into the proper position. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 05:39 And we also have a delivery that needs to happen. And then you have a baby, you know, . And so a lot of times it's like the delivery isn't the end point, it's the beginning point. So the healthier you are through this process and through the delivery, the more able you are to show up to your new baby. And the better the birth, the better the ability the baby has to latch and to, you know, any of those head issues or any colic or poop -- you know, all the things that can happen in a new baby. So I really feel like wellness care is seeing these moms really early in their pregnancy and helping them with those things. Anne Nicholson Weber: 06:23 So about 20 questions occur to me. Let's start with this one. Assuming you're not having problems -- so you don't come in for your first chiropractic appointment that you've never done before because your back is hurting or your pubic bone is hurting -- but talking about it, as you have, as preventive care, when's the right time in a pregnancy to begin chiropractic care? Dr. Stephanie Maj: 06:48 Anytime. But the earlier the better. I mean, again, in our society, we're a problem-based society. So I go to the doctor when I have a problem. And so sometimes when that happens, it's later in the pregnancy, which means correcting that problem becomes more of an issue. So for instance, you know, when you're pregnant, the front of you gets really heavy with the baby and with your chest and with everything, all that gets very heavy, which puts a strain on the back of you, the back of you has to hold you up. And so the heavier the front of you, the harder it is to balance the back of you. You know, I consider pregnancy a moving target. Meaning Anne comes to me. She has a pain in her SI joint, which is the joint in her pelvis. And we do the treatments necessary and she gets better over time. Anne isn't pregnant. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 07:48 Okay. Sally comes to me, she's pregnant. She's two months pregnant. She has an SI pain. Well, even though, you know, the baby is very small, as that baby gets bigger, more stresses are on those areas. So it's something that, once it's healed, we need to just monitor it and keep it balanced. So if people come to me without symptoms, then it's just, like I said, very boring, where they get adjusted and we make sure their pelvis is in line. There's a way to do that very safely and naturally. You know, it's kind of like whack-the-mole at the fair. You know, you go to the fair and you hit the whack-the-mole machine. And this is what, you know, prenatal care can be, is that, you know, as the baby gets bigger and the stress changes on the body and more relaxin and LA LA LA, then we just say, okay, how's your body doing today? And we just help balance it wherever it needs to be balanced on that particular visit. Some people that's every week, some people that's two times a month, sometimes that's once a month, just depends on the person. Anne Nicholson Weber: 08:51 Yeah. Well, philosophically, I'm interested to ask -- particularly women who are kind of naturally-oriented and maybe heading for a natural childbirth, a physiologic childbirth, in that world within the birth world, you'll hear, well, our bodies are made to do this. And so my question is, if our bodies are made to do this, why do we need chiropractic care during pregnancy? Dr. Stephanie Maj: 09:20 I love that question. That is an awesome question. Our bodies have this natural, innate ability to take egg and sperm and connect them and make a baby. And yes, our bodies don't need any help, but they need no interference. So my job as a chiropractor is to remove the interference in either our nervous system or in our alignment, and just allow the body to, you know, just kind of manifest this pregnancy as it was supposed to be. You know, if you think about the world we live in now, this isn't the way it's been for very long, where we sit in front of computers, our level of stress with the pandemic and with the world as it is, is very high, you know. Laptops and screens and motor vehicle accidents and slips and all those things add into what's going on in our bodies. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 10:22 And yes, I think that in an ideal world, our bodies need no help. Yet, making sure the pelvis is in a proper alignment, making sure the nerves are not interfered with and making sure that the round ligaments -- which are those ligaments in the front of the belly -- are supple and not cramping or uneven or asymmetric, because those are the things that can create tightness in the uterus and not allow the baby's head, when it's dense enough, to head south. You know, gravity happens. And when that baby's head is dense enough, that head will go south and go head down. And if it isn't, something's interfering with it. And that's what for me, that's where the Webster technique got its reputation. Dr. Webster noticed that when babies were breech, he noticed a twist in the pelvis, he noticed spasming in the round ligaments. And he said, “I wonder if I get rid of the twist and get rid of the spasming, if the babies will turn?” And they did. And in my office, 75% of the time, that's what happens -- if I have enough time and they're candidates. Well, he also said, why wait until they're breech? Anne Nicholson Weber: 11:37 Mm-hmm Well, maybe you could talk a little bit, um, technically I guess, but in terms that someone like me can understand: What are you actually doing? Dr. Stephanie Maj: 11:48 So as a chiropractor, my job is so focused on the spine that people I don't think really understand that it's really about the nerves. So the nerves that run our whole body come from our brain through our spinal cord that is inside the bones of our spine. And then the nerves that run us, like the wires that run your house, come out in-between each one of those vertebrae. And so for us, we wanna make sure that those nerves are as free flowing as possible, that there is the least amount of interference. So if we say that the body is naturally able to do this, well, how is it naturally able to do this? Well, the nervous system is the driving force of that. It's what triggers the hormonal system. It triggers the whole thing. So if the nerves aren't working as well as they should . . . I always use the analogy of dominoes. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 12:45 You set a million dominoes up, it only takes one domino to go. And then it's like, like over the bridge and around the windmill. So for me, I wanna make sure all the dominoes are in place in this delivery. So I wanna make sure the nerves are flowing. In the Webster technique, I wanna make sure that the pelvis is balanced. So there's this technique called the pelvic drop technique. It's very gentle. I have a special table where you can lay face down and you can put your belly in the table, a hundred percent safe for you and the baby. And the table just rises up about a half an inch and helps rock the pelvis back into neutral. And so how do I know if it's not balanced? I don't x-ray, obviously, pregnant women. But you know, 26 years of doing this and I can see it when you lay down. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 13:32 I mean, a lot of times when their partner is in the room, I say, see, I'll show them, see how this, you know . . . they'll lay down and the seam of their leggings or their pants will be shifted to one side or you can see one butt cheek is higher than the other, or one leg is shorter than the other. You know, that is a sign that there's a twist in the pelvis. So the dropping helps rock that back to neutral. And after we check, they're equal. And then we roll them over and on usually the opposite side, there's a spasm in the round ligament. And just like very gently massaging, we help massage that. And what the two of those do is they help get rid of . . . almost like a balloon animal. If you have a balloon and you twist it in opposite directions, it will get tight in the middle. And that's how they make balloon animals. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 14:19 Well, if you have a uterus and you twist it in opposite directions, it will get tight in the middle. And then that baby's head won't be able to get head-down. So what, what I really feel strongly about is regardless of how somebody wants to birth, the wild card is, that baby has a birth story and you don't always get to choose. Right? So, you know, what I do know is the more you're able to keep your baby in a proper in utero position, the less likely that that positioning is gonna cause a later problem. Like, I don't know what this month is about, but this month has been a month of babies for me, and I'm talking about one month or younger babies having trouble latching, having head tilt -- torticollis is what it's called, you know, their head will only turn one way, not the other --, colic, you know, digestive issues, all these things, they all lead back to the fact that they were in a funky position in utero. All of them were vaginally delivered, yet they, you know -- even in the most pristine situation, it's dicey business coming through that birth canal. And so our job, you know, is a little bit of cleanup. Anne Nicholson Weber: 15:32 So you're optimizing the way you go into both the childbirth and the postpartum period, Dr. Stephanie Maj: 15:40 Right. It's just, for me, it's just an honor to help these humans get born in this way. Anne Nicholson Weber: 15:47 Well, I think that should cover it. I'm so glad that you joined me to talk about this. I think that many women going through pregnancy are just not aware of all the resources there are available to them. And it's helpful when you don't have to just take it. You said early on, you know, people just assume, “well, of course my back hurts, I'm pregnant.” Once you've identified it and called it a problem, it turns out there are lots of ways to address it. Um, but it's that first step of saying, this is something that could be better and there are steps I can take to make it better. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 16:24 Right. And that pain is your body telling you something. Yeah. So it's not just telling you you're pregnant, , it's telling you there's something going on. And so if you're having these . . . you know, use it like a warning light on your dashboard, right? And if we can help you with that, it's only gonna help all the other things along the way. Because again, once you have a baby, then you have a baby. And if you're, you know, if you're still having issues, you know, now you have a baby to care for. And so we wanna help with all of that. And, um, I mean, that's why I do what I do. It's beautiful. Anne Nicholson Weber: 17:01 Wonderful. Thank you so much. It was great to talk to you, Stephanie. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 17:05 Thank you. [music]

Dr. Rosen is a 1981summa cum laude graduates of Life Chiropractic College.  Since 1982 he has maintained a private practice in Wellesley, MA.  Besides his practice he has traveled nationally and internationally teaching chiropractic technique, pediatrics, cranial adjusting, chiropractic philosophy and practice management.    With his wife Dr. Nancy Watson, they also run the Peak Potential Institute, offering premier educational programs for healthcare professionals.  Their most recent book “It's All in the Head”, was written to inform and bring awareness of the implications of growth and developmental challenges in the early stages of childhood development. Their book empowers parents with ability understand normal developmental milestones and to recognize problems in the earliest stages allowing them to seek appropriate care before problems become intrenched and create diagnosable dis-ease processes.   The Peak Potential Institute also offers other educational tools include hands on and online workshops and seminars, guest lectures, instructional videos, written books, and articles, published research papers and one on one interviews. He is dedicated to giving chiropractors, healthcare providers and parents a new perspective when it comes to children's health. As parents of two daughters, Drs. Rosen and Watson have been committed to helping other parents learn from both their personal and professional experiences.  Through their combined 80 years of teaching, writing and clinical experience they have brought a unique insight, motivation, and support to thousands of lay and professional individuals in numerous fields.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Let's clean it up people!!! To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.  Headaches No More voucher at drmaj.com/headaches To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657  To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Love to you all! I hope to share where I have been and how I can help.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.   Women Seeking Wellness: Health & Happiness at any age! Dr. Maj is a Chiropractor, a health & wellness expert, a functional nutritionist & an author.  Her weekly episodes bring her humor & unique outlook to help you in building the life you truly desire.   Dr Maj, Dr. Steph, Prenatal, Pregnancy, Pediatrics, Natural Birth, Parenting, Motherhood

Dr. Steph opens up about her struggles with 2020 and how she is getting back on the horse!  To make an appointment, call 773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.

A personal message from Dr. Steph then Chiropractic Knights give expert advice on how to re-enter in the world with COVID.   To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Hand sanitizer is killing all your good bacteria too.   To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

You need to take more Vit. D than you currently are consuming. To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Let me help you create your own COVID-19 Action Plan! We are here at Community Chiropractic to help you navigate these confusing and scary times. Our hope is to give you proactive tools you and your family can use to build your own natural immunity and feel more empowered with regard to your health. Below are ways we are keeping you safe in our office as well as a list of supplements that will boost your own natural immunity. I also put my immune system boosting podcast links below. Remember...#1 is GET ADJUSTED! Tons of studies showing a chiropractic adjustment boosts T-cell levels in the body!   STEPS WE ARE TAKING IN OFFICE TO KEEP YOU PROTECTED   FYI...These are steps we take EVERYDAY of the year to keep our office as clean as possible. We are tripling our efforts to honor the members of our practice. We are wiping down surfaces multiple times each day with a disinfectant. The table(s) you are adjusted on have face paper that is single use, changed out each time a patient is adjusted. We wipe the tables regularly. We use the strongest antiviral/bacterial cleaner on those surfaces and the protection lasts 12 hours.  We are keeping our immune systems healthy, and are here to serve you with the awesome immune boosting power of chiropractic care! BASIC PREVENTION Get adjusted!  People under regular chiropractic care have much stronger immune systems. Wash your hands and do not touch your face. Eat healthy food with a minimum of sugar and processed foods. Sleep adequately - usually 7-8 hours per night for adults, and up to 12 hours a night for children. Hydrate with beverages that do not contain sugar or caffeine. Take supplements. Exercise to your tolerance. Eat garlic regularly. Have effective tools to address stress. Do not smoke and stay away from second hand smoke as it is a potent immune suppressive and weakens the lungs.   Daily supplements for prevention: Multivitamins Vitamin C:  1000 mg Vitamin D:  8000 IU (125 mg) Bio Immunozyme Forte: 2-6 capsules/day with food Zinc:  75-100 mg/day Probiotics:  30 billion CFUs Vitamin A:  10,000 IU Omega Fats:  EPA/DHA 2000 mg   Supplements for treatment: Same as above and additionally: Elderberry:  2000 mg/day NAC:  1200 mg/day Gargle with salt water or apple cider vinegar twice daily Anti-viral:  ADP/Oil of Oregano 2 tablets/day Selenium:  200 mg/day (specifically helpful for COVID-19)   To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Part 3 of 3 in a discussion of the immune system. Dr. Maj concludes this series by focusing on proactive ways to increase your own immune system. Vitamin D supplementation Chiropractic boost immune system: Studies review: http://www.chiro.org/research/ABSTRACTS/Immune.shtml Exercise/Movement Sleep Water Fruits & Veggies BONUS TIP: Fever Salt Bath: Take this bath clean; i.e. take a quick shower first if you need one.  Do not use anything else in the bath except what you have put in. Fill tub with warm water (as warm, not hot. as you can tolerate) add: Epsom Salt:  1-2 cups when sick, (use 1 cup) Kosher Salt:  1-2 cups when sick, (use 1 cup) Baking Soda:  1-2 cups when sick,  (use 1 cup) Add Essential oils like Tea Tree Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Lavender Oil and Orange Oil. Try to get organic, worth the dough.  drmaj.com                                      CommunityChiropractic.net

Part 2 of 3 in a discussion of the immune system. This episode focuses on debunking the flu shot and talking about what really makes you sick and how to be well. The flu shot has mercury (mercury-free versions are loaded with aluminum) both of which are neurotoxins. Problem is that flu vaccination is terrible at actually predicting the flu strains out there on any given "flu season." The Cochrane Database Review, has issued no less than five reports between 2006 and 2010, all of which debunk the myth that flu vaccinations are "the most effective flu prevention method" available. The review showed that reliable evidence on influenza vaccines is thin.  http://www.cochrane.org/CD004879/ARI_vaccines-for-preventing-influenza-in-healthy-children  Efficacy and effectiveness of influenza vaccines: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Infect Dis. 2012 Jan;12(1):36-44. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(11)70295-X. Epub 2011 Oct 25.  Don’t get the flu shot if you already have the flu! It does not treat the flu.  drmaj.com                                      CommunityChiropractic.net  

Part 1 of 3 in a discussion of the immune system. This episode focuses on the role of vitamin D levels and ability to fight the colds and flu. Learn why we get sick in the winter and how it is not about the bugs. Looking at immune compromise and how it relates to life stress. As Chiropractor, I reduce stress in body and helps build immune system. Vitamin D breakdown: How is it formed? Why is everyone talking about it lately? Hear Dr. Maj’s experience with vitamin D and why she feels like it is so important. Randomized trial of vitamin D supplementation to prevent seasonal influenza A in schoolchildren. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010 May;91(5):1255-60. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.2009.29094. Epub 2010 Mar 10. While there is no specific dosage level at which "magic" happens, based on the most recent research by GrassrootsHealth—an organization that has greatly contributed to the current knowledge on vitamin D through their D* Action Study—it appears as though most adults need about 8,000 IU's of vitamin D a day. This is significantly higher than previously recommended. For children, many experts agree they need about 35 IU's of vitamin D per pound of body weight.  drmaj.com CommunityChiropractic.net

What do you when you feel a cold coming on? How do you boost your immune system Dr. Steph? To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.  To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Drs. Steph and Kelly discuss the Webster Technique, a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and diversified adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation/ SI joint dysfunction. In doing so, neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis is facilitated.   Dr. Kelly Synowiec-Moroney Bio: Simply put, I knew there was something more to being healthy. I never went very far. I grew up in Franklin Park, went to school in River Grove, DeKalb and Lombard. My mother thought she was doing the right thing but as a child every time I had a cold the doctor put me on antibiotics. As a teenager we drank tons of pop. Then in college my headaches were coming at least once a week and I took Advil every time. From the outside I looked healthy, but deep down I knew there was more to true health. Education Starting in high school AP classes, the medical field was my pathway. I enjoyed learning about eating healthy and exercise. I looked at chiropractic but everyone said I should be a real doctor. So I started volunteering at outpatient clinics and in the ER. Everywhere I looked, people were sick and my desire to help them get healthy naturally continued to grow until I could no longer ignore it. Chiropractic school was perfect. My education from National University of Health Sciences taught me all the science behind the body. Nutrition and exercise were all there. Then there was that something more — True Health that comes from within. I learned that nature needs no help, just no interference. Our body knows what to do, we just have to let it do what it was designed to do. Practice Philosophy Here at Tree of Life Wellness Center we are dedicated to helping families reach their health care goals naturally. I base my recommendations on your health goals. You hire me to guide your body to heal in the right direction. I have the latest technology available in my office. We complete diagnostic testing on the nerves, muscles, feet and bones. All of the medical recorders are electronic. I incorporate instrument adjusting for those people who do not like the “cracking” sound. I am a very analytical person. I love to analyze each segment of the spine and make an adjustment to bring the body back into its natural position. We address you from head to toe, inside out. About Me I am a mom and a wife in addition to running my practice. I fully qualified as a doctor of chiropractic in 1999 with Cum Laude honors and have since progressed to focus on Non-Surgical Reconstructive Care. Bill and I have been together for over 20 years.  I delivered both of my kids naturally in the water. Chloee, my first born is 16. My youngest is 12-year-old Liam. Now as a mother I get to put my school experience into practical use. I get to see first hand how the body knows what to do. I get to directly help support my kids to be all that they can be. Both Chloee & Liam were adjusted within 24 hours of birth. It is great to find that balance between home and the office. I love being active & present in my kids’ lives. Morning is my time to myself. It is not always easy but, I feel awesome getting up before 5am to go workout and have my time. I typically have a protein and greens shake every morning for breakfast. I make sure Bill, Chloee, Liam and myself get checked for an adjustment once a week. We spend our time outdoors as much as possible.  Hiking in Southern Illinois or Michigan is right up our alley. I am also involved in our community and am happy to be a part of the Elmhurst Chamber. ~~~ To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Intentional actions to achieve optimal health for any woman in the perinatal time is discussed by Drs. Stephanie and Kelly. Dr. Kelly Synowiec-Moroney Bio: Simply put, I knew there was something more to being healthy. I never went very far. I grew up in Franklin Park, went to school in River Grove, DeKalb and Lombard. My mother thought she was doing the right thing but as a child every time I had a cold the doctor put me on antibiotics. As a teenager we drank tons of pop. Then in college my headaches were coming at least once a week and I took Advil every time. From the outside I looked healthy, but deep down I knew there was more to true health. Education Starting in high school AP classes, the medical field was my pathway. I enjoyed learning about eating healthy and exercise. I looked at chiropractic but everyone said I should be a real doctor. So I started volunteering at outpatient clinics and in the ER. Everywhere I looked, people were sick and my desire to help them get healthy naturally continued to grow until I could no longer ignore it. Chiropractic school was perfect. My education from National University of Health Sciences taught me all the science behind the body. Nutrition and exercise were all there. Then there was that something more — True Health that comes from within. I learned that nature needs no help, just no interference. Our body knows what to do, we just have to let it do what it was designed to do. Practice Philosophy Here at Tree of Life Wellness Center we are dedicated to helping families reach their health care goals naturally. I base my recommendations on your health goals. You hire me to guide your body to heal in the right direction. I have the latest technology available in my office. We complete diagnostic testing on the nerves, muscles, feet and bones. All of the medical recorders are electronic. I incorporate instrument adjusting for those people who do not like the “cracking” sound. I am a very analytical person. I love to analyze each segment of the spine and make an adjustment to bring the body back into its natural position. We address you from head to toe, inside out. About Me I am a mom and a wife in addition to running my practice. I fully qualified as a doctor of chiropractic in 1999 with Cum Laude honors and have since progressed to focus on Non-Surgical Reconstructive Care. Bill and I have been together for over 20 years.  I delivered both of my kids naturally in the water. Chloee, my first born is 16. My youngest is 12-year-old Liam. Now as a mother I get to put my school experience into practical use. I get to see first hand how the body knows what to do. I get to directly help support my kids to be all that they can be. Both Chloee & Liam were adjusted within 24 hours of birth. It is great to find that balance between home and the office. I love being active & present in my kids’ lives. Morning is my time to myself. It is not always easy but, I feel awesome getting up before 5am to go workout and have my time. I typically have a protein and greens shake every morning for breakfast. I make sure Bill, Chloee, Liam and myself get checked for an adjustment once a week. We spend our time outdoors as much as possible.  Hiking in Southern Illinois or Michigan is right up our alley. I am also involved in our community and am happy to be a part of the Elmhurst Chamber. ~~~ To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Dr. Maj celebrates 4 years of doing what she loves...Educating people and having wonderful conversations. Love to you all! To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes. To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.

Why do babies need a chiropractor? What is cranial work in terms of chiropractic and how is it different from the adjustment? How is it different from Craniosacral? What are indicators that parents can look for suggesting their child should see a pediatric chiropractor? Doctors Barb and Steph with their combined 40 years of experience discuss all of these details and more on this episode of Families Seeking Wellness.  Meet Dr. Barb: I am a graduate of Northwestern College of Chiropractic. After graduating, I have continued my education with a focus in Cranial/TMJ work and organ adjustments as well as spinal adjustments. I have always been amazed at the body's natural ability to heal itself and love to educate my patients back into health. It has been my experience that if areas of the body can be supported through adjustments and proper nutrition; optimal health can be maintained and poor health can be improved. In many cases drugs can be avoided. I have almost 400 hours of Continuing Education credits on Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT). When not working, I am an active member in the profession and also enjoy spending time with my husband Dan and my sons Daniel and Andrew. To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.

Meditation. Healthy habits. #MoreThanMean. Neuroplasticity. This conversation covered all kinds of topics pertaining to her career, her self development and her activism. Sarah is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning radio host, TV personality and writer. She is the host of the "Spain and Company” radio show, airing weeknights on national ESPN radio, a writer for espnW.com, host of ESPN's "That's What She Said" podcast and a regular on “Around The Horn,” "Highly Questionable," "The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz," and "SportsCenter.”   Spain received a bachelor's degree in English from Cornell University, where she competed as a heptathlete and served as co-captain of the track & field team.    To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Dr. Maj discusses the ins and outs of how healthy fats can change our lives with Udo Erasmus.   Here is a link so you can review the free gift. Udo’s Healthy Fats Recipe book.   http://Udoerasmus.com/drmaj BIO:  I was born during the second world war in Europe, and sometimes you will hear me say that I was born in hell and with a lot of help from visible and invisible friends, walked a long crooked path from there to heaven. Along the way, I tried out many things and learned a lot. Every trade and job, every movement or breath and every step led me to the next turn on the path to find new, different and out-of-the-box possibilities. My path includes brief jobs in several different trades: fruit picking, dairy farming, logging, mining, carpentry, house painting, clearing land, burning brush, growing food, gardening, and finally pesticide spraying. I spent a year in medicine and several years in science research. One winter, I had a part-time job babysitting pickled fish in a fish museum. One summer, I worked for the fish and game branch. Several other summers, I worked on a drilling, blasting, and prospecting crew in the mountains of British Columbia. The reason I am telling you this is because what all of these had in common was human interaction with nature and ‘wilderness’. In the 60s hippie era I even tried drugs, couch-surfed, traded a Winchester 30-30 for a trumpet that I played on the front steps of my house after a few drinks of Southern Comfort, played flute and harmonica, sang in a choir but more often in the shower, hitchhiked for six days from Toronto to Vancouver without a penny to my name, camped out, started a nude beach, and lived in co-ops, communes, apartments and houses both in rural and urban settings. It was wild, but it was fun! Yes, I even got married. A lover of biology, and convinced that pregnancy is not a disease, I attended the home-births of my three children and admit that my wife did almost all the work and that my small contribution was to catch them, tie and cut their cords, and return them to their rightful owner, mom. After being poisoned by pesticides in 1980, I seriously turned my passion and attention to health. I obsessively studied literature, created a method for making good oils with health in mind, developed the first ever flax seed oil, authored several books on the effects of oils on health: Fats and Oils; Fats That Heal Fats That Kill; Choosing the Right Fats; Omega 3 Cuisine; and enthusiastically educated the public in about 40 countries on the effects of oils on health and disease. In 1992, I developed healthy whole foods supplements for dogs, cats, and horses. In 1994, I developed an oil blend that is both better balanced and more effective than flax oil. I followed this with probiotics blends and digestive enzyme blends in 1997, and a year later developed prebiotic fiber and green blends. I have passionately given 5,000+ live presentations on nutrition and health, 3,000+ media interviews, 1,500 staff trainings and traveled to 30+ countries with my message on oils, health, nature, and human nature. For 15 years, I spent 6-9 months a year living out of a suitcase to spread the message of good oils and health. Over the past 15 years, I have had the pleasure and honor to grace the stages with luminaries like Tony Robbins (on oils) and Deepak Chopra (on peace,) keynoted an international Brain Health conference, and lectured in conferences on five continents. Now I am writing on many different titles and topics, including an autobiography. I consult, present, take on the key global issues of our time, and spearhead several multi-trillion dollar projects on peace, health, energy, environment, and education. My fervor and fire are now focused on sustainable energy and water management, as well as healthcare based in nature and human nature, the nature of human nature, and the thirst of the heart resulting in perfect health for you, your family and the world. Thank you again for being here. I look forward to taking this journey with you. At Your Service, Udo Erasmus  

This final episode concludes answering the million dollar question...   For Headaches no More program in our office, click drmaj.com/headache Community Chiropractic, Inc. Dr. Stephanie A. Maj  1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 773.528.8485        

Doesn't matter the type of headache if you avoid the triggers. For Headaches no More program in our office, click drmaj.com/headache Community Chiropractic, Inc. Dr. Stephanie A. Maj  1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 773.528.8485          

What type of headache do you have? Dr. Maj breaks down the types and the how to help. For Headaches no More program in our office, click drmaj.com/headache Community Chiropractic, Inc. Dr. Stephanie A. Maj  1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 773.528.8485        

Dr. Maj interviews Stephanie S. about her recovery from life long migraines. For Headaches no More program in our office, click drmaj.com/headache Community Chiropractic, Inc. Dr. Stephanie A. Maj  1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 773.528.8485        

Dr. Maj goes through the physiology of how and why headaches happen and how to help. For Headaches no More program in our office, click drmaj.com/headache Community Chiropractic, Inc. Dr. Stephanie A. Maj  1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 773.528.8485

Dr. Maj's 4 part series on Headaches starts with this intro episode. Check out all the parts as well as a case study with Stephanie S! For Headaches no More program in our office, click drmaj.com/headache Community Chiropractic, Inc. Dr. Stephanie A. Maj  1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 773.528.8485 www.communitychiropractic.net

How do you get your body and mind to work together? Your body reflects your energies, your energies reflect your body! Your body gives us messages about how to be well.  Beth Lynch's BIO: My journey as a healer began in the nursing field. I’ve always been drawn to caring for the whole person, recognizing that we are physical, mental, emotional and spiritual beings with important needs on each level. Holistic approaches are largely not recognized in Western medicine, but I found the model of hospice to have similar values. So for many years, I cared for cancer, palliative care and hospice patients—and it was fulfilling. I was able to gracefully honor each person exactly how they were in the moment and allow them to feel their own sense of dignity. I still, however, felt there was something more I could offer as a healer. While I was a caregiver and nurturer for others, I hadn’t always been the best at taking care of myself. I met an Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner at a local event and decided to book a session. I resonated deeply with the way she held the space of healing for me first, so that I could step into the space of healing for myself. I wasn’t judged and nothing felt forced. The practitioner simply focused on my needs and worked with my body’s energy systems. As I continued to explore energy medicine, my life began to radically shift. I experienced a sense of vitality that I hadn’t known before. For the first time, I learned how to truly care for myself. I knew that I wanted to share energy medicine with others to empower them on their own journey to heal, evolve and optimize their wellness. I studied Eden Energy Medicine (under Donna Eden and her experienced faculty) for 3 years to become a clinical practitioner. I whole-heartedly believe that it is one of the quickest, easiest and safest ways to reconnect with the body’s needs and effect positive change—physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Most traditions work with just one system. Eden Energy Medicine is special because it utilizes 9 energetic systems, wrapped up into one highly effective healing modality. What I enjoy most about working with clients is that I can hold the space of complete acceptance of their states of being. The world doesn’t need any more judgement. I want clients to understand that energy is just energy—there is no right or wrong. We identify areas that are flowing well and areas that need support, and realize that it’s all part of their individual soul’s journey. Credentials Eden Energy Medicine Clinical Practitioner, Phoenix, AZ, Naperville, IL, London, UK Certified Warrior Goddess Facilitator (by HeatherAsh Amara) Adult Nurse Practitioner, Masters in Nursing, University of Washington-Seattle Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.

Meet and listen to Dr. Aardema talk about her journey in Chiropractic. We are so excited for her to join us on Fridays! Dr. Jill Aardema is a 2004 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic.  In 2008, Dr. Aardema completed her post graduate work earning a Diplomate in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics (DICCP); a Board Certified credential for licensed doctors of chiropractic in the specialty of pediatrics and pregnancy. She ran a family wellness chiropractic office in Oak Park for 10 years, only leaving full time practice to care for her young family. She loves finding the reason why things don’t work the way they should.  This makes her inquisitive mind a great addition to your wellness team. We are honored to have her! To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.

Build-a-Bump Program was developed by DHA Labs to assist men and women to discover the critical elements key to optimizing their health to achieve the healthiest outcomes prenatally. BIO: Daniel Hanson is an owner and operator of several successful companies focused in personalized healthcare. Dan is the third generation to work in clinical laboratory science with a strong emphasis on the impacts of key nutrients in brain chemistry. He is most well known for his main laboratory, DHA Laboratory, a high complexity, CLIA licensed, independent clinical laboratory, specializing in unique biochemical testing. Performing key tests that analyze the building blocks for neurotransmitters, DHA provides the necessary results for physicians to formulate advanced nutrient therapy protocols targeting key neurotransmitters for patients suffering from mental and emotional conditions. The dedication to meticulous laboratory procedures allows for the treatment of various conditions through the use of neutraceuticals. Building on the laboratories ability to target key nutrients, Dan has also successfully entered the space of optimizing pre-natal nutrition in an advanced manner. Utilizing key laboratory tests and cutting edge analysis, he is focusing on how to use science, research, and personalized prenatal supplement regiments to optimize the health of growing young ones and moms alike. Email: info@dhalab.com  Phone: 847-222-9546 To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Teaching women to feel empowered with their body and food. The answers are within you to reprioritize themselves so they can choose to be happy!    BIO: As a holistic health coach, my passion is supporting my clients, to heal their relationships with eating, food and their body. To learn to reprioritize themselves, and step into themselves in a bigger way.    There's a lot of frustration women feel at knowing what do but not quite being able to do it, and some of my clients are not sure what to do to get results.  I’m the guide, I work lovingly, supporting, inspiring, and creating a judgement free experience, challenging them to reach their goals! Which get set in the beginning of our work together.    My mission & philosophy: With incremental changes one can create a life time of change. I believe eating well (and living well!) is about changing your lifestyle—not dieting. When you have a confident, compassionate relationship with your body, everything that follows, is positive and healing.   As a health Coach, and educator I focus on a holistic approach. Including working with one’s mindset, because one’s thinking effects their emotional and physical body.    I’ve a background in Yoga, teaching since 2001, and about 30 years of a personal practice, as well as aromatherapy. I’ve a passion for the power of scent and how essential oils enhance ones well-being. I enjoy teaching others how to use Essential Oils to experience greater harmony in their busy life.    Plus my time in social work school and my personal spiritual practice aid my ability to provide a safe non-judgmental, nurturing space.    Claudia Healthy Living & Lifestyle Coach www.claudia-braun.com 847.492.0227   To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Too many limits or knowing your limits? Listen to Dr. Steph’s monologue about healing and not let my ego & fear get in the way of healing! This is a talk from spring this year. Ya...I know. My recordings are piling up yet I know you all will enjoy!   To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

So many women wonder if they need a doula attending their birth, well Dr. Steph and Anna Rodney discuss in detail the benefits! To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes. To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox. Anna Rodney's Bio: Anna is the owner of Chicago Family Doulas. She is a labor and postpartum doula trainer through CAPPA. Anna has supported families as a doula since 2009 and is committed to providing families with professional, compassionate and personal support.  Anna has had the reputation of being a kind, calm, and loving person for as long as she can remember.  She has always cared deeply for people and strives to support and care for all around her.  She has worked with children and families since she was a teen. She supported families in the role of a nanny, preschool teacher, Americorps worker, respite worker and special education teacher, and finally as a birth and postpartum Doula. Anna was a special educator for ten years prior to becoming a doula. Anna is truly a life-long learner. She earned her Masters degree in Education and has earned multiple degrees in Special Education. Once interested in birth she read every book she could get her hands on, became certified through DONA, Certified as a postpartum doula through ProDoula, certified to teach Hypnobirthing, and is a certified Happiest Baby on the Block instructor. She loves to learn and is committed to sharing her vast knowledge with the families she works with.   Anna Rodney, Owner of Chicago Family Doulas (707)616-9137 http://www.chicagofamilydoulas.com/

Discussion of what to do and how to diagnose this often ignored pediatric spinal issue. Bio: Dr. Fisher has undergone extensive Post-Graduate training in whiplash injuries, headaches, posture analysis, pregnancy, neck pain, shoulder pain, low back treatment and digital motion x-ray. He is certified in Chiropractic Biophysics and Whiplash Biomechanics. He has undertaken extensive studies in ligament injuries (the primary cause of chronic spinal pain) and has two studies pending publication. It’s not often that you find a healthcare provider that shares your passion for what’s possible when it comes to your health. But at Gold Coast Chiropractic, we know that better health—and feeling your best—can and should be within everyone’s reach. That’s why we don’t settle for traditional treatments or conventional approaches that often limit health outcomes by focusing solely on pain management or symptom relief rather than identifying and resolving the root cause of specific health issues. Dr. Fisher is originally from Okoboji, IA. He attended Iowa State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in MIS and a Minor in Chemistry. Upon graduation he moved to Lombard, IL to attend National University of Health Sciences. While there, he was awarded both a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Biology and a Doctor of Chiropractic. Dr. Fisher was also student body Vice-President and member of the executive board member of Student American Chiropractic Association. He also received a Master’s of Science in Nutrition from Bridgeport University. Prior to graduation, Dr. Fisher was selected to participate in the Department of Defense internship at National Naval Medical Hospital in Bethesda, MD. While an intern there, he performed weekly rotations in other departments including: Neurosurgery, Pain Management, Orthopedic Surgery, Radiology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Oral Facial Pain Clinic. He then started Fisher Chiropractic and Integrative Health in Hinsdale, IL, which he ran with a partner until July of 2013.  Dr. Fisher has been at Gold Coast Chiropractic since August 2013. He is a member of Chiropractic Biophysics Non-Profit, Academy of Chiropractic, the Illinois Chiropractic Society, and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. http://www.goldcoastchiropractic.com/ To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes. To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.

Pooping. Numb Hands. Reflux!   To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657

Many couples plan home births because they believe that most of the time pregnancy and childbirth are normal functions of a healthy body, not a potential life-and-death crisis that requires the supervision of a surgeon. At home, you decide where to deliver, you can move around as you desire, decide who you want there. There is no risk of unnecessary interventions, you can eat your own food, cuddle in your own bed, have a waterbirth, have siblings there or not. Bio: For Corinne, working in home birth is a perfect extension of her passion for helping women and childbearing people access the full spectrum of patient-centered reproductive health care. By recognizing and promoting the physiology of reproductive health cycles and events, while promoting current evidence-based practices, Corinne works to partner with her clients for an empowering and safe pregnancy and birth, as well as reproductive health across the lifespan. https://gentlebirthcare.com To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes. To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Hiking, superbloom and tons of gratitude!   To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Dr. Steph takes a hike and shares her healing journey with you all. She is so grateful for all the love and support and wanted everyone to know she is 100%! To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes. To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Yelp used to be the way that people found businesses. Now, you can’t always trust what you see on their front page. Drs Stephanie Maj and Brittany Guelzow discuss the ins and outs of their experience with Yelp, and why it might not be the most reliable source.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.

Why do zebras don’t get ulcers!?! Listen for ways to rate and reduce the negative effects of stress in the third part of our series with Drs. Amy and Steph.   To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes. To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.   BRONSON’S HEALTH PHILOSOPHY Most illnesses and lack of vitality are caused by unhealthy lifestyles. Our genes alone are not at fault. Most of the time it is what you are doing to your genes.   Many health issues that people suffer with can be helped through natural medicine. The focus of my practice is to provide guidance for my patients so they can achieve better health and wellness.   We work together on the following 3 basics: nurturing balanced energy, the fundamentals of healthy eating, as well as restoring proper spinal and joint movement. These four approaches; functional medicine, acupuncture, nutrition, and chiropractic can help move people toward health and healing.   Health is a process and a lifelong journey that demands our attention. My ultimate goal is to provide care to help people live a full and productive life.   AMY A. BRONSON, D.C., DIPL. Ac Dr. Bronson received her B.S. degree in Community Health Education from Iowa State University. She received a B.S. degree in Human Biology, and a doctorate degree and initial acupuncture training from the National University of Health Sciences in Chicago. She began her initial training and study in Functional Medicine in 1998.   Dr. Bronson is certified as a diplomate in acupuncture by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Washington, D.C. She earned her diplomate status by satisfying the requirements of the examination board of the NCCAOM and other clinical practice criteria of oriental medicine.   Dr. Bronson's additional post graduate acupuncture training was through New York College of Chiropractic and the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. She is also certified as a Fellow in the Acupuncture Society of America and the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture and has also traveled and studied in China.   She has been in private practice since 1995.  

What is your belief system about your health? Whose responsibility is the maintaining of your health? These are the cumulative effects of your life lived...good and bad! The quality of the questions can directly determine your level of health.   To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes. To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox. BRONSON’S HEALTH PHILOSOPHY Most illnesses and lack of vitality are caused by unhealthy lifestyles. Our genes alone are not at fault. Most of the time it is what you are doing to your genes.   Many health issues that people suffer with can be helped through natural medicine. The focus of my practice is to provide guidance for my patients so they can achieve better health and wellness.   We work together on the following 3 basics: nurturing balanced energy, the fundamentals of healthy eating, as well as restoring proper spinal and joint movement. These four approaches; functional medicine, acupuncture, nutrition, and chiropractic can help move people toward health and healing.   Health is a process and a lifelong journey that demands our attention. My ultimate goal is to provide care to help people live a full and productive life.   AMY A. BRONSON, D.C., DIPL. Ac Dr. Bronson received her B.S. degree in Community Health Education from Iowa State University. She received a B.S. degree in Human Biology, and a doctorate degree and initial acupuncture training from the National University of Health Sciences in Chicago. She began her initial training and study in Functional Medicine in 1998.   Dr. Bronson is certified as a diplomate in acupuncture by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Washington, D.C. She earned her diplomate status by satisfying the requirements of the examination board of the NCCAOM and other clinical practice criteria of oriental medicine.   Dr. Bronson's additional post graduate acupuncture training was through New York College of Chiropractic and the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. She is also certified as a Fellow in the Acupuncture Society of America and the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture and has also traveled and studied in China.   She has been in private practice since 1995.  

Drs. Steph and Amy are friends from chiropractic school and sit down for a 3 part conversation about functional health! BRONSON’S HEALTH PHILOSOPHY Most illnesses and lack of vitality are caused by unhealthy lifestyles. Our genes alone are not at fault. Most of the time it is what you are doing to your genes.   Many health issues that people suffer with can be helped through natural medicine. The focus of my practice is to provide guidance for my patients so they can achieve better health and wellness.   We work together on the following 3 basics: nurturing balanced energy, the fundamentals of healthy eating, as well as restoring proper spinal and joint movement. These four approaches; functional medicine, acupuncture, nutrition, and chiropractic can help move people toward health and healing.   Health is a process and a lifelong journey that demands our attention. My ultimate goal is to provide care to help people live a full and productive life.   AMY A. BRONSON, D.C., DIPL. Ac Dr. Bronson received her B.S. degree in Community Health Education from Iowa State University. She received a B.S. degree in Human Biology, and a doctorate degree and initial acupuncture training from the National University of Health Sciences in Chicago. She began her initial training and study in Functional Medicine in 1998.   Dr. Bronson is certified as a diplomate in acupuncture by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Washington, D.C. She earned her diplomate status by satisfying the requirements of the examination board of the NCCAOM and other clinical practice criteria of oriental medicine.   Dr. Bronson's additional post graduate acupuncture training was through New York College of Chiropractic and the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture. She is also certified as a Fellow in the Acupuncture Society of America and the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture and has also traveled and studied in China.   She has been in private practice since 1995.  

How is the iPhone and iPad changing the brain and spine? Sitting is the new smoking...we know you have heard that and we explain why! To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Feed your brain with movement! Dr. Steph discusses new research suggesting low intensity movement will help you grow new brain cells and memory right after movement!   Check out Dr. Maj’s new show, Families Seeking Wellness…how to raise a healthy family intentionally, not by accident!!   Are you a chiropractor interested in The Genius Room?  Drs. Pam Jarboe, Peter Kevorkian and myself can help you and your team fast-track growth and save you YEARS of expensive trial and error. We’ve been helping chiropractors for years across the world, and we’d be honored to work with you too. Thegeniusroom.com   We provide concrete support for you to build a practice that is sustainable, heartfelt and fun, and super impactful! You will have access to our weekly Facebook live videos. We offer two per week. They are also offered as audio recordings to listen to at your convenience. Our classes offer help for your practice in terms of marketing sales, office systems, personal energy, communication, and more. You will receive tickets to our events at a FRACTION of what non members pay. Our programs teach modern, non-smarmy marketing and sales as well as systems and team-building to sustain growth. You will be welcomed in our Genius Facebook community filled with great conversations, tips, and tools on how to grow a practice and a life you love. Participate in great discussions and hear interviews with chiropractic leaders. Join us and strengthen your practice through kind and ethical business acumen. Build your impact in your community and create a practice AND a life you love.  There are no contracts! thegeniusroom.com To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox. CommunityChiropractic.net drmaj.com

Families Seeking Wellness: Proactive and preventative prenatal care expert that is hands on help for families to have the birth they desire! How does our lifestyle affect birth?   Bio: Heather McCullough, CPM is a midwife and Faculty Educator for CAPPA in 3 programs - Certified Labor Doula (CAPPA), Certified Postpartum Doula (CAPPA) Certified Lactation Educator (CAPPA). She is also a Certified Hypnobabies Instructor, Birthing From Within Mentor, as well as an Evidence Based Birth® Instructor and Professional Member. Heather is also a student of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is a Certified Educator in Acupressure for Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum.   As an educator and midwife for nearly 25 years, she regularly presents to both expecting parents and professionals on current childbirth research. A passionate, experienced, and innovative birth provider for over 25 years, Heather began this work when she was 19. Initially going to pre-med to become an OB-Gyn, she was re-directed to Midwifery and became a Certified Professional Midwife. Heather practiced midwifery in Portland, Oregon. After moving back to the midwest, Heather settled in Chicago, Illinois. As of this writing, Illinois does not offer a license for CPMs. She therefore works as a Doula, Monitrice, and Childbirth Educator, and has supported over 1,400 families.   As owner of 312Doulas.com & HMBirth.com, she has a thriving labor support business Chicagoland, while teaching classes and in-services for families, doulas, and educators.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.

Families Seeking Wellness. Drs. Brittany Guelzow and Stephanie Maj discuss what’s really happening in your child’s body when they come down with an ear infection, and what you can do when they start the dreaded “pulling at their ear” dance.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.

Kids and parents have fears and worries. Forgive yourself for making mistakes, managing imperfections and exhaustion. How to be settled enough to enjoy your baby and family? Strategies for success. BIO:   Lee-Ann Meredith A Joyful, Intuitive, Grounded Reiki Master, Psychic, and Life Path Mentor. Lee-Ann's purpose is to help you find your soul's plan. After a Reiki or Life Path psychic session with Lee-Ann, you will: After a Reiki or Life Path psychic session with Lee-Ann, you will: Feel more centered Feel more balanced energetically See a way to move forward Feel more relaxed and less stressed out Hear your own intuition more clearly Hear your heart's direction Feel more empowered to tackle the hurdles in your path Feel lighter Have more clarity in how to help yourself Lee-Ann can help clear the schmutz that seems to cling to you. Lee-Ann is an experienced Reiki Master/Teacher and Intuitive. She is warm, sensitive, and has a sense of humor.  Her work is joyous and nurturing. Lee-Ann's Reiki sessions are relaxing and balancing. Her clients report reduction in stress and pain, and an increase in energy. Her psychic readings are accurate and positive. She encourages all her clients to move in a positive direction and face the challenges that may lie ahead of them. Life Path Psychic Session I was captivated by the opening of my records. I was happy to find out about my guides, myself and my future. I walked out of the building having gained perspective, feeling comforted, feeling happy, and confident. I had affirmed some of my fears and felt empowered to overcome them. http://www.balancedconnections.biz/   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Dr. Maj and Lee-Ann discuss her journey leading her to becoming a Reiki Master/Teacher and bringing mindfulness into her parenting and teaching. BIO: Lee-Ann Meredith A Joyful, Intuitive, Grounded Reiki Master, Psychic, and Life Path Mentor. Lee-Ann's purpose is to help you find your soul's plan. After a Reiki or Life Path psychic session with Lee-Ann, you will: Feel more centered Feel more balanced energetically See a way to move forward Feel more relaxed and less stressed out Hear your own intuition more clearly Hear your heart's direction Feel more empowered to tackle the hurdles in your path Feel lighter Have more clarity in how to help yourself   Lee-Ann can help clear the schmutz that seems to cling to you. Lee-Ann is an experienced Reiki Master/Teacher and Intuitive. She is warm, sensitive, and has a sense of humor.  Her work is joyous and nurturing. Lee-Ann's Reiki sessions are relaxing and balancing. Her clients report reduction in stress and pain, and an increase in energy. Her psychic readings are accurate and positive. She encourages all her clients to move in a positive direction and face the challenges that may lie ahead of them. Life Path Psychic Session I was captivated by the opening of my records. I was happy to find out about my guides, myself and my future. I walked out of the building having gained perspective, feeling comforted, feeling happy, and confident. I had affirmed some of my fears and felt empowered to overcome them. http://www.balancedconnections.biz/   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.

Families Seeking Wellness episode with Drs. Brittany and Steph discussing research and practical tips to boost your immune system.  To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.

Feed your brain with movement! Dr. Steph discusses new research suggesting low intensity movement will help you grow new brain cells and memory right after movement! Check out Dr. Maj's new show, Families Seeking Wellness...how to raise a healthy family intentionally, not by accident!! Are you a chiropractor interested in The Genius Room?  Drs. Pam Jarboe, Peter Kevorkian and myself can help you and your team fast-track growth and save you YEARS of expensive trial and error. We’ve been helping chiropractors for years across the world, and we’d be honored to work with you too. Thegeniusroom.com We provide concrete support for you to build a practice that is sustainable, heartfelt and fun, and super impactful! You will have access to our weekly Facebook live videos. We offer two per week. They are also offered as audio recordings to listen to at your convenience. Our classes offer help for your practice in terms of marketing sales, office systems, personal energy, communication, and more. You will receive tickets to our events at a FRACTION of what non members pay. Our programs teach modern, non-smarmy marketing and sales as well as systems and team-building to sustain growth. You will be welcomed in our Genius Facebook community filled with great conversations, tips, and tools on how to grow a practice and a life you love. Participate in great discussions and hear interviews with chiropractic leaders.  Join us and strengthen your practice through kind and ethical business acumen. Build your impact in your community and create a practice AND a life you love.  There are no contracts! thegeniusroom.com   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox. CommunityChiropractic.net drmaj.com  

Families Seeking Wellness Episode: A holistic slant on what do you do BEFORE you decide to get pregnant.   Learn more about Dr. Jennifer Mercier: https://youtu.be/4lOEeDiaGgY   Bio: Jennifer Mercier has been practicing in the field of holistic and integrative wellness since 1996. Her practice started when she graduated from her undergrad program and massage therapy school concurrently and took and interest in pregnancy massage and this is where she learned about doulas. It was so intriguing to her that she decided to become certified as a doula. Within a short period of time practicing as a doula Jennifer wanted to deepen her roots in serving women and took the path to study midwifery. Her midwifery studies took her to birth centers in the Caribbean, Miami, and Texas. Once finishing her studies she practiced midwifery in a home birth setting for 12 years. During her midwifery practice she actively took courses in a dual degree ND/PhD program and graduated in 2007 and 2009 respectively. Dr.Mercier's current practice specializes in the reproductive pelvic and endocrine wellness. She is the creator of Mercier Therapy and trains professionals to implement her protocols into their practices. Mercier Therapists are practicing in 11 countries worldwide. In 2017 her documentary film Fertility: The Shared Journey with Mercier Therapy was released through FilmBuff and Food Matters TV. Jennifer is currently writing her first book exclusively dedicated to the infertility epidemic and how we can take a less invasive approach to achieving pregnancy and building healthy families. Specializing in Women's Reproductive Wellness and Hormones fertility challenges | natural hormones | postpartum | cesarean recovery and pelvic pain    www.ExpectAMiracle.life www.MercierTherapy.com www.MercierMovie.com   My Youtube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lOEeDiaGgY   My book link: http://www.amazon.com/Womens-Optimal-Pelvic-Mercier-Therapy/dp/1605946192/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338563675&sr=1-1 To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Families Seeking Wellness: A discussion of Mercier Therapy and its effectiveness healing painful periods, infertility, trauma through easing adhesions and scar tissue around your organs.   Learn more about Dr. Jennifer Mercier: https://youtu.be/4lOEeDiaGgY   Bio: Jennifer Mercier has been practicing in the field of holistic and integrative wellness since 1996. Her practice started when she graduated from her undergrad program and massage therapy school concurrently and took and interest in pregnancy massage and this is where she learned about doulas. It was so intriguing to her that she decided to become certified as a doula. Within a short period of time practicing as a doula Jennifer wanted to deepen her roots in serving women and took the path to study midwifery. Her midwifery studies took her to birth centers in the Caribbean, Miami, and Texas. Once finishing her studies she practiced midwifery in a home birth setting for 12 years. During her midwifery practice she actively took courses in a dual degree ND/PhD program and graduated in 2007 and 2009 respectively. Dr.Mercier's current practice specializes in the reproductive pelvic and endocrine wellness. She is the creator of Mercier Therapy and trains professionals to implement her protocols into their practices. Mercier Therapists are practicing in 11 countries worldwide. In 2017 her documentary film Fertility: The Shared Journey with Mercier Therapy was released through FilmBuff and Food Matters TV. Jennifer is currently writing her first book exclusively dedicated to the infertility epidemic and how we can take a less invasive approach to achieving pregnancy and building healthy families.     Specializing in Women's Reproductive Wellness and Hormones fertility challenges | natural hormones | postpartum | cesarean recovery and pelvic pain             www.ExpectAMiracle.life www.MercierTherapy.com www.MercierMovie.com   My Youtube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lOEeDiaGgY   My book link: http://www.amazon.com/Womens-Optimal-Pelvic-Mercier-Therapy/dp/1605946192/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338563675&sr=1-1 To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

A discussion of how acupuncture allows the body to heal naturally with Monique Wheeler and Dr. Stephanie Maj. Monique’s practice is Meridian 87: Chicago Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Inc., located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. In June of 2018 she celebrated her 10 year practice anniversary! Monique loves being an acupuncturist and working with patients to achieve their health goals – whatever they are. She trained at the Chicago campus of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, receiving a Master's Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2008. Since graduating Monique has studied women's health and fertility, orthopedic acupuncture, and using essential oils with acupuncture treatment. She has a passion for working with patients who struggle with respiratory issues, chronic diseases, fertility and women's health, as well as pain and orthopedic conditions. She doesn't limit her practice to these issues, though, and is always learning more with and through her patients. Monique loves her job and finds the human body, and condition, fascinating. Find Monique at Meridian 87: Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine.  (312) 320-1968  https://meridian87.com To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.