by peabrandswan | Feb 6, 2019 | children, infants
Between the age of seven to ten months, most babies begin to crawl on their hands and knees. This milestone is highly anticipated by parents, but it is more than just something to note in the baby book. I am constantly telling my patients about the importance of... 
by peabrandswan | Feb 1, 2019 | Health
Sex. It’s a powerful word, and one you may be surprised to read about on my blog. But the truth is that with Valentine’s Day coming up, I wanted to remind everyone to jump into bed with a significant other (or yourself!) and let the good times roll. All laughter... 
by peabrandswan | Jan 15, 2019 | Health
You were raised to show gratitude, right? We all were, but yet, we all typically struggle with this seemingly easy task. We get caught up in the expectations and the business of life. As the new year gets underway, though, it is a wonderful time to truly understand... 
by peabrandswan | Jan 4, 2019 | children, infants
Did you know that tummy time exercise is essential for future developmental milestones? Your newborn is learning and growing at a rapid rate, and she will experience new sensations as she matures. It is common for most infants to cry, fuss, and typically not enjoy... 
by peabrandswan | Jan 2, 2019 | vitamins
We are on the cusp of flu season yet again, and I am asked daily by my patients, “How can I stay healthy? How can I keep my kids healthy? What do I do if we get sick?” While I have covered my suggested vitamins and supplements here in the past, I have... 
by peabrandswan | Dec 5, 2018 | depression
Suicide is still the tenth leading cause of death and the rate of suicide in 2016 increased by 1.2 percent. In 2015, the last year the CDC released mortality data, there were 44,193 suicide deaths; in 2016 there were 44,965, an increase of 772 additional deaths. While... 
by peabrandswan | Nov 15, 2018 | holiday, Stress
While the bells are jingling and the gifts are being purchased, many people tend to hold an underlying stress throughout the festive season. The increased stress load throughout the holidays can affect: Your overall health Your mental health Your skin Your stomach... 
by peabrandswan | Nov 4, 2018 | Adult, chronic fatigue, sleep
Losing just one night’s sleep is enough to offset our brain. It causes neurons to fire more slowly than usual, meaning our brain takes longer to translate visual input into conscious thought. But as a society, we are sleeping less and working more. Our country labels... 
by peabrandswan | Oct 17, 2018 | family, infants, pregnancy
There is nothing more eye-opening than becoming a parent. The moment you find out that you are pregnant, it is as if you realize just how dangerous everything is that surrounds you. That soap? Toxic. That packaged food? Poison. The microwave? Death. Suddenly, you... by peabrandswan | Sep 14, 2018 | pregnancy, Uncategorized
Breech births occur in approximately 1 in 25 full-term births, but this statistic is drastically skewed due to the number of mothers who opt for an elective c-section between gestational weeks 37-40 due to their baby’s position. As a family chiropractor, I see many...