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Our January Whole30 Launch

Abbie SawyerClinic News, Your Best Life

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 …

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Dr. LoRang’s Paleo Peasant Sweet Chicken Stew Recipe

Abbie SawyerRecipes

When the weather chills, it’s a perfect time to get out the soup pot and fill it with something delicious. That is what Dr. LoRang set out to do with this recipe. It can be made all in one pot. Plus, it is great to share with friends for a hearty meal or freeze to enjoy later. Dr. LoRang’s Paleo …

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Our Health Community – Agri-Cultured

Abbie SawyerOur Health Community

In this edition of Our Health Community, we hear from Sarah Underberg, Founder and Owner of Agri-Cultured Foods. Their products — including fermented sauerkraut, kimchi, and kombucha — are not only made in Central Iowa, but they’re delicious and wonderful for promoting gut health. Learn more about this local business and why they love fermented foods. — Tell us a bit about …

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Capital Chiropractic Launches First Annual Candy Buy Back for Charity

Abbie SawyerClinic News, Events

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release For Information Contact: Abbie Sawyer, (563) 271-6381 abbie@capitalchirodsm.com Local Chiropractor “Buying Back” Halloween Candy to Help Homeless Kids Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center Friday, November 2, 2 p.m. 601 E. Locust St., Ste. 102 (DES MOINES, IA) – (OCT. 25, 2018)— Move over Halloween! There’s another celebration this fall, and it helps local kids! To …

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7 Halloween Recipes With No Added Sugar

Abbie SawyerRecipes

When the Sugar Bug Bites Halloween is fun! With the cozy fall weather, vibrant costumes, corny jokes, parties, and decorations — what’s not to enjoy? Well, we hear from patients again and again that they feel stuck when it comes to holidays like Halloween because it’s tough to celebrate without all the added SUGAR. Between parties and trick-or-treating, candy and …

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Our Health Community – Healthiest State Initiative

Abbie SawyerOur Health Community

In this edition of Our Health Community, we look beyond Greater Des Moines to the whole state of Iowa. Our friends at the Healthiest State Initiative have much planned to keep Iowans moving and living healthfully, especially during the month of October. Ready why below, as well as how you can get involved in the momentum to make Iowa the …

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Dr. LoRang’s liver + onions recipe

Abbie SawyerRecipes

Liver and onions is not a new dish by any means. This nutrient-dense dish has been around for years. But it is definitely not known for being a popular, well-loved food (at least by most people) in today’s food culture. So, in his quest to make nourishing foods more palatable for everyday cooks and families, Dr. LoRang experimented with variations …

Amanda Lundstedt Active Edge Massage Owner

Our Health Community – Amanda Lundstedt of Active Edge Massage

Abbie SawyerOur Health Community

As a highly-collaborative clinic, we know the importance of incorporating a variety of techniques depending on a patient’s needs and goals. That includes massage therapy. One provider we are proud to know and work with is Amanda Lundstedt, owner of Active Edge Massage. Her focus on sports medical massage healthcare and her vision for expanding her practice bring an exciting …