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For this Mother’s Day (or for any day), bring a bit of chocolate into the experience with this amazing vegan torte recipe from Oh She Glows. If you prefer to skip the espresso powder, do! That is the preferred way our very own Kristen Smith creates this tasty torte. This divine chilled dessert includes many nuts and satisfying cocoa flavors, …
We are very pleased to announce this lecture with Dr. Terry Wahls, worldwide lecturer, professor, and author. This event is FREE and open to the public. Seating is limited – reserve your tickets below. Dr. Terry Wahls: The Microbiome-Brain-Immune Connection In this lecture and Q&A, Dr. Terry Wahls will discuss the connection between the microbes that live in our …
We are especially excited to introduce you to Dr. LoRang’s sister-in-law, Elissa Cirignotta. Elissa and her husband, Greg, have just moved to Des Moines from Portland, Oregon. Elissa is digging into the health and wellness community and we’re so pleased to help welcome her to DSM. Clearly, DSM is the new PDX! Tell us about yourself and what you do. …
Sauerkraut is one of our family’s favorite foods. This fermented cabbage-based food is a delicious condiment paired with most foods, including casseroles, stews, egg dishes, baked sweet potatoes, fish, chicken, beef, and sandwiches. Tangy, crunchy, and colorful – even our little one likes it! In addition to being delicious, kraut has plenty of health benefits. It’s loaded with of beneficial …
One question that we often hear from prospective new patients is “Do you take X-rays?” We do not routinely order X-rays, and, in fact, we don’t even have an X-ray machine. If after an examination an X-ray, MRI, or CT (imaging) is deemed clinically necessary, we will order these tests from an outside imaging center. Most patients are relieved to learn …
Two years ago, I realized I was sitting quite a bit. At work, at home, in the car and in meetings. Even I, a chiropractor, had neck pain and headaches from poor seated posture. I started to grow frustrated that I was sitting even in my home office, while finishing notes and responding to emails in the evenings. So I decided to …
How To Make Bone Broth Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center is very excited to partner with Kate Brown from BRAISED Bone Broth Company and Kitchen Collage of Des Moines to present this workshop! Bone broth is a great addition to your diet, celebrated for its rich nutritional profile. Learning how to make your own is a great addition to your …
Ever wanted to make your own chocolate? Try this recipe for paleo coconut oil chocolates – you won’t regret it! You’ll need: 20 oz of coconut oil (Find it at Campbell’s Nutrition) 16 oz creamy almond butter (or peanut butter) (salted) (Find it at Campbell’s Nutrition) 1 T vanilla (Find it at AllSpice Culinarium) 1/2 C cocoa powder (Find it at …
Nearly every day, we talk with people who spend hours a day sitting at their desks. We see the plagues of desk-bound days: the neck pain, tight shoulders, aching backs and even headaches. Our approach is that movement can be medicine. We identify common, predictable biomechanical motor patterns that can put people at risk for certain types of pain – even when it looks …
For many runners, wintertime marks the midpoint between cross country and fall road racing and the upcoming track and spring road racing seasons. While the chilly weather may have you dreaming of your sofa instead of your stride, winter can be a perfect time to prepare for a strong spring. Here are five things every runner can do to train …
