Great news for pregnant women! New Zealand research suggests that expectant mothers may particularly benefit from chiropractic care. Results indicate that chiropractic adjustments of pregnant women appear to relax the pelvic floor muscles at rest, ultimately reducing tension and restriction. “Commenting on her research Dr Heidi Haavik says: `For a woman in labor, the ability to relax pelvic floor muscles …
New Study: More Sugar, Not Less, is the Secret to Health
A new study reveals something incredible about chronic diseases. Scientist have discovered that more sugar, not less, may be the answer to our nation’s morbidity and mortality problems. “We are now encouraging food manufacturers to boost the sugar content in their products,” said head researcher, John Malt. “We think we have discovered that the answer to heart disease, diabetes, obesity and premature death; more …
Full theater for “Fed Up” screening
On Tuesday, January 26, we were honored to host Des Moines’ inaugural screening of “Fed Up” at the Fleur Cinema and Cafe. We wanted to bring this food documentary to the big screen in Des Moines because it offered an outside-of-the-box perspective on the food industry and food marketing, backed by expert interviews, research, and science. In this film, we …
Meet FoodCorps Des Moines
We are thrilled to partner with FoodCorps Des Moines in our screening of FedUp at the Fleur Cinema on January 26th. Proceeds from tickets sales will go to support this organization. Learn more here or find details below. What is FoodCorps? It’s a nationwide team of AmeriCorps leaders who connect kids to real food and help them grow up healthy. Meet …
Our Health Community – Jenny Quiner of Dogpatch Urban Gardens
We are excited to partner with Jenny Quiner and Dogpatch Urban Gardens for our Winter Wellness Open House on Wednesday, January 20th from 5-7 p.m. at the clinic. Jenny will be on site with samples of her microgreens from Dogpatch Urban Gardens. Learn more here. Tell us about Dogpatch Urban Gardens and why you started it. Dogpatch Urban Gardens (D.U.G.) is …
Press Release – Capital Chiropractic Presents FED UP
Capital Chiropractic Press Release – Documentary Screening – 2016 NPR Story on New Dietary Guidelines NYTimes Story on New Dietary Guidelines US Government Guidelines and Press Kit Event Details
Resources to Start Your Whole30
If you’ve been into Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center, you’ve probably heard us talk about the whole foods nutrition perspective called Whole30. Whole30 is simple: You cut out processed foods and added sugars for 30 days. It’s designed to help reduce inflammation in your body, reset your palate, bring mindfulness to your food habits, feel better in your body, and …
January 2016 Winter Wellness Open House
It’s cold outside. Come in, stay warm! Join us for our first open house of the year from 5:00- 7:00 pm on Wednesday January 20th, 2016. We’ll be blending SFH Protein smoothies with a human-powered bicycle, sampling microgreens from Dogpatch Urban Gardens, debuting a new exhibit from local artist Nancy Crowfoot, and toasting the new year with a healthful glass of red …
Capital Chiropractic Presents FED UP
Please join us for a screening of this eye-opening food documentary! Tuesday, January 26, 2015 at Fleur Cinema 6:45 – sample local, seasonal food from HoQ on a first come, first served basis 7:30 – FED UP screening begins We’re excited to partner with HoQ Restaurant and FoodCorps Des Moines for this event. Proceeds from the screening will go to FoodCorps …
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization For the Golfer
Prague School of Rehabilitation and Manual Medicine Last month, Dr. LoRang traveled to St. Louis to attend a 3 day conference on Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), specifically geared toward the golfer. This course is one of many DNS courses that Dr. LoRang has completed. DNS forms the clinical base on which Capital Chiropractic is built and is the reason that …