Dr. Chris LoRang has been awarded the 2019 Presidential Award from the Iowa Chiropractic Society (ICS). Professional awards are presented each year to members who make a significant difference in the profession. Nominated by peers and chosen by the ICS President, Dr. LoRang was presented with the Presidential Award for his service by the ICS Executive Committee and Board of Directors. …
View this post on Instagram Tech neck! Have you ever looked like this first picture of Dr. LoRang, with your neck and upper back craned down to look at your cell phone? 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏽♂️ It’s so easy to do! But it’s so unnatural for your spine. Instead, try bringing your phone up (like photo #2) or leaning forward on …
View this post on Instagram Looking for a savory, crunchy snack that is Whole30, Keto, Wahls Protocol and Paleo compliant? Oh, and that your friends and family will love (if you share)? Try Dr. Chris LoRang’s kale chip recipe. It’s simple, quick and so delicious. As his own mother says, “It’s better than popcorn!” Give it a try …
View this post on Instagram Want a stronger core? Forgo traditional sit-ups and, instead, try this functional movement series from the @dnsrehabilitation model. This multi-dimensional flow builds muscles that you need and use in everyday life. Sit-ups, on the other hand, only work the 6-pack muscles and leave out the rest, while also putting extra strain on your …
My name is Gail McCarthy and I am holistic practitioner. Life in Balance is a safe space for individuals who are seeking to become more aware of how their brain understands and operates through the choices that they are making. My intention is to assist them to better understand the messages their body’s energy reveals and to explore how to …
Back in mid-January, our whole team at Capital Chiropractic embarked on a Whole30 experience together. We each pledged to seek out vegetables, healthy fats, and healthy proteins instead of a long list of things, including dairy, gluten, added sugar of any kind, corn, soy, preservatives, alcohol, and food colorings. Midway through the 30+ days, we had various revelations. Some of …
View this post on Instagram Tech neck, part two! Have you ever looked like Dr. LoRang in photos 1-3? 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏾♂️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏻♂️🙋🏾♀️🙋🏼♂️🙋♀️🙋🏿♂️ Craning our heads forward and down to look at computer screens can wreak havoc on our muscles and spine. Ouch! 🙇🏽♀️🙇🏼♂️💥🔥🚧🌋⚠️🚫‼️ Instead, try one of the postures Dr. LoRang demonstrates in photos 4-6. Here, the spine and neck …
We believe that wellness is a community-wide experience and we love collaborating with expert practitioners from across Greater Des Moines who have caring spirits and listening ears. One such organization is Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness. We collaborate with Breathe. clinicians as part of a wellness team for many patients; we’re pleased to receive referrals from them, as well as have …
It’s official—we have passed the halfway point of our team Whole30 experience! To celebrate, we had a special Whole30 potluck, complete with pork carnitas, guacamole, salsas, and all the (compliant!) fixings. In addition to celebrating, we have also taken a moment to look back before we look ahead to the next fifteen days. We each have had unique experiences, realizations, …
Starting today, the Capital Chiropractic team will begin a Whole30 month together. For 30 days, we will fill our grocery carts and plates with mostly vegetables, high quality meats and fish, and healthy fats. And we’ll do it together. Why do a Whole30? Individually, we each have our “why” for taking this whole-foods challenge. We each have things we are …
