Posts by Dr. Lisa
Power Bites
1 cup pitted dates 1/2 cup nut butter 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds 1/2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds 1/2 tablespoon sunflower seeds 4 scoops protein powder unsweetened, dried shredded coconut (to cover outside of bites) Place dates, nut butter, and protein powder to the bowl of food processor. Pulse ingredients gently until a paste-like batter is formed…
Read MoreBasic Shake Recipe
1 – 1 1/2 cups of fresh or frozen fruit or vegetables 1 tablespoon high quality oil (e.g., flax oil), not necessary if already taking an oil supplement 4 rounded scoops of SP Complete (sold here at Humfeld Chiropractic and Nutrition) 1 cup water 3-4 ice cubes for thicker shake. Blend until desired Consistency and…
Read MoreHow to Stop Brain Inflammation
Inflammation can occur in the body in response to an infection, injury, disease or stress. It can be acute (two weeks or less) or chronic. While general signs of inflammation in the body show up as redness, heat, swelling, pain and loss of function, sometimes inflammation is silent. In the brain, inflammation can affect various…
Read MoreSeed Cycling
Seed cycling or cycle syncing is when you eat certain types of seeds at different times of your menstrual cycle to help support the fluctuation of hormones going on inside of your body. This can help you have a normal and healthy cycle (ovulation on time, menstruation on time, etc.). It can also help take…
Read MoreArtificial EMFs vs. PEMF – Pulsed Electro Magnetic Therapy
During the 20th and 21st centuries, exposure to man-made electromagnetic fields has been steadily increasing, as a result of growing electricity demand, ever-advancing technologies, and changes in social behavior (like greater use of cells phones and social media). This has created ever-increasing artificial sources of electromagnetic fields. Now, in the age of cell phones, wireless…
Read MoreBenefits of Thermography
Thermography is also known as Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI). It is a 15 minute non invasive test of physiology. It is a valuable procedure can detect disease and injury by revealing the thermal abnormalities present in the body. Thermography can assess pain and pathology anywhere on the body and is very helpful in monitoring…
Read MoreChinese Organ Clock
Traditional Chinese Organ Body Clock In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is believed that each organ has its point of the highest energy and lowest energy. This 24-hour cycle is believed to help us know when to exercise, eat, have sex, rest, and sleep. It also acts to communicate with a particular organ or meridian (energy…
Read MoreStaff’s Favorite Healthy Recipes
We are all in this together! As we start the 2nd week of the Challenge, we would like to share some of our favorite recipes with you from last week. Dr. Lisa is participating in the 21-day purification and her on the go favorite this week was a Spinach salad packed with veggies, sprouts, sweet…
Read MoreTime is Ticking on individual foot support for better spine-foot health and performance.
Foot Leveler’s Take the Quiz – Do you suffer from Low Back Pain? Do you have knee pain or hip pain? When you get out of bed, do your feet hurt? Do you own different types of shoes? Are your work/dress shoes uncomfortable? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, read on…
Read MoreWeather and Arthritis Joint Pain Connection
The connection between weather and arthritis joint pain. Ever wondered if the weather affects joint pain arthritis? When the temperature changes up and down with the fluctuations in humidity it can be felt on the human body. Patberg and Rasker (2004) studied the relationship between weather changes and how that impacts joint pain. The connection…
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