Forest Bathing Did you like our previous blog on Nature’s Effect on Health? Just spending more time in nature can change small elements of your health, and it is important to recognize that these small changes over time add up significantly and can change the trajectory of your health in the future. Because of the great opportunities to submerge ourselves …
Nature’s Effect on Health
Nature’s Effect on Health What we take in from our environment through any sense — sound, smell, or sight — all can change our mood. But did you know that it can also cause changes in our other bodily systems including your nervous, endocrine, and even your immune system? A stressful environment can make you feel anxious, sad, or helpless. …
5 Tip Checklist for Great Posture at Your Desk
Whether you are working from home or back in the office, this checklist can help you use posture as medicine. Didn’t know your posture could be medicine? Take a quick review of our previous blog about ergonomics. 5 Tip Checklist Check your chair2, 3, 6 Sit close to your work station, with your feet flat on the floor or a …
Ergonomics to Adopt Now Whether You are #WFH or Returning to Work
Ergonomics at your desk If you are working from home (#wfh), you may be working from a very makeshift station: a kitchen table, a coffee table, or card table in a bedroom (if you have a designated spot at all). You probably set up this post by yourself. And you likely did not consult an OSHA agent on its long …
Continuity with COVID-19: Understanding and Managing Stress
By Dr. Corrin Schreyer As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, it affects nearly every aspect of our lives: from home and work, to children and everyday routines. You may be wondering, like many others, when will the chaos be over? How should I navigate my life in the midst of this? We are excited to share some evidence-based information to help …
Nurse Practitioner Lisa Kamphuis joins the team and expands telehealth options
Capital Chiropractic adds nurse practitioner to the team We are so pleased to add the services of Lisa Kamphuis to our clinic offerings. We have been working with Lisa on this for quite some time and are pleased to launch her services via telehealth. After this COVID-19 pandemic subsides, you’ll be able to see her in the clinic as well! …
Chiropractic as effective pain relief: Watch the interview with Dr. LoRang
By now, it’s no secret that our country is struggling with a serious opioid problem. In fact, many are asking what else can be done to treat pain besides prescription opiates. According to the Center for Disease Control recommendations for determining when to initiate or continue opioids for chronic pain, “Nonpharmacologic therapy and nonopioid pharmacologic therapy are preferred for chronic …
Capital Chiropractic Launches Community Garden Share Table
One of our most renowned strengths in Iowa is our rich soil. And, finally, home gardening season is upon us. As we lean into these summer days and watch the green spaces around us thrive, our team at Capital Chiropractic has been brainstorming how we can connect more people with the abundance from local gardens around DSM. So we are …
Posture to Avoid Tech Neck with Your Phone
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 …
Make Kale Chips with Dr. LoRang’s Easy Recipe
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 …