Headaches alone can really ruin someone’s day, however migraine headaches can be unbearable. Why in Taiwan alone, migraines account for about 3.7 million annual sick days (J Chinese Med. Association, 2008; 71:74-8). While we don’t know all the reasons migraines manifest themselves, through our practice, we have come to the conclusion that the madness of [...]
Holistic Solutions to Relieve Migraine Headaches
A Pleading Case for Prevention
With the roar of the 2007 San Diego fires slowly coming to a close, it has many of us thinking about how the fires became so out of control in the first place. You would have figured that we learned valuable lessons from our experience with the Cedar fires back in 2003; and we would [...]
IHD’s Essential Oil of the Month: Thieves
At Integrative Healing Dynamics, we make it our commitment to help our members find the best tools to assist them in drawing out their optimal healing potential. The therapeutic properties found in essential oils have served as powerful tools to help us create wellness for our members. Each month these tips will be dedicated towards [...]
IHD’s Essential Oil of the Month: Peppermint
Known for its strong and minty aroma, Peppermint has been highly regarded for it’s ability to help sooth digestion and restore digestive efficiency. Instead of taking “the pink stuff” for everyday heartburn, at IHD we will often suggest taking a cup of hot water and adding a few drops of peppermint (essential) oil to support [...]
Why Would My Baby Benefit From Chiropractic Care?
From the birthing process to the moment they start walking and exploring their surroundings, children’s tiny spines undergo a tremendous amount of stress.
It starts with the birthing process. Even a natural childbirth without the use of pitocin, no epidural and a vaginal delivery can be a lot of physical stress for a small and developing [...]