iowa iv

Our Health Community: Iowa IV

Abbie SawyerOur Health Community, Your Best Life

  Meet our Neighbors: Iowa IV! In this edition of “Our Health Community,” our neighbors and fellow health-enthusiasts at Iowa IV share the story of how they started, what they offer, and why IVs are an excellent tool for gaining and maintaining a vibrant life. Our own team has gotten IVs at their location across the street from Capital Chiropractic …

Rush Family

Patient Spotlight: The Rush Family

Abbie SawyerPatient Spotlight, Your Best Life

Our work at Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center and Iowa HBOT is motivated so deeply by our connections to the community as we strive to help patients feel their best and pursue their best lives. In our 10+ years of Capital Chiropractic and 2+ years of Iowa HBOT, we have gotten to meet and treat thousands of individuals and each …

Dr. LoRang’s Sugar-Free Quick Pickle & Paella-Inspired Harvest Quinoa Salad Recipes

Abbie SawyerRecipes, Your Best Life

Summer time is often filled with pickles (and pickled things of all kinds!), and we love them. However, most often, quick-pickle recipes call for added sugar. Dr. LoRang tries to avoid added sugars in nearly all forms, so he developed his own quick pickle recipe without added sugars. Find that recipe, along with a recipe for a paella-inspired harvest quinoa …

Our Health Community: 99 Counties

Abbie SawyerOur Health Community, Recipes, Your Best Life

We are beyond excited to feature 99 Counties on the Our Health Community blog series! They’re working hard to bring local, pasture-raised meat to all of Iowa’s 99 counties. They’re also passionate about regenerative agriculture and supporting small farms throughout our state. Check it out! Tell us a bit about 99 Counties. Why did you start this business? How has …

Dr. LoRang’s Cold Plunge Protocols

Abbie SawyerThe Research, Wellness Room, Your Best Life

Whether you’re new to cold immersion therapy or an experienced plunger, Dr. LoRang has created plunging protocols for beginner and moderate levels to help individuals lay the foundation for their own creation of the plunging protocol perfect for them*! *Please note that our cold plunge tub will typically be set at 50°F. Should you want it colder, please call 515-421-4018 …

Cold Plunge: What is it? What are the benefits?

Abbie SawyerClinic News, The Research, Your Best Life

What is “cold plunging”? Cold plunges and cold immersion therapies have been used for centuries as a way to improve health and wellness. Cold plunging is the practice of immersing the body in a full tub of ice-cold water ranging from 59° to 39° (anything below 60° is going to have benefits!) for 2-5 minutes. Sounds simple, right? And it …

Injury Prevention

Abbie SawyerClinic News, Events, Your Best Life

Spring is almost upon us and that means more outdoor activities and sports! If you’re like us, then you may not be as active in the winter months in comparison to the rest of the year. Unfortunately, even just a few months of less physical activity can show decreased muscle strength, flexibility, and overall cardiovascular health. So whether you are …