Eaton Chiropractic and Rehab Center

12/30/2025

As women, we’re often never more intentional about nourishing our bodies than we are during pregnancy. For many moms, this is the first season of life where taking daily vitamins becomes non-negotiable—and that’s a beautiful thing.

But not all prenatals are created equal.

When comparing brands, here are a few key things I encourage my patients to look for:

• Folate in a methylated form
• Vitamin B12 as methylcobalamin
• Chelated minerals for better absorption
• Bioavailable iron
• Adequate (not minimal) B-vitamin dosing

In my office, I carry and recommend Orthomolecular Prenatal Complete with DHA because it truly checks all of these boxes. It’s a comprehensive prenatal that also includes DHA to support early brain and nervous system development.

A quality prenatal doesn’t just support your growing baby—it supports you through pregnancy and beyond. Baby will take what they need for growth and development, and if mom isn’t replenishing those nutrients, she can be left feeling depleted. Hair loss, swelling, muscle cramping, fatigue, and prolonged postpartum recovery are often signs that the body’s nutritional “bank” hasn’t been restored.

Supporting your nutrition during pregnancy can also play a major role in preventing postpartum depletion. When a woman struggles in the postpartum season, it’s often because her body hasn’t had the chance to fully rebuild.

Investing in the right prenatal helps set the stage for a healthy pregnancy, a healthy baby, and a stronger start as you enter motherhood.

12/27/2025

12/19/2025

I know I’m most often sharing recipes with you, but this time I’m asking for recipe suggestions. CALLING ALL MY DAIRY FREE PALS!

A few weeks back, I ordered a full allergy panel on both of our boys. They both have exhibited symptoms of possible food sensitivity, and I wanted to get ahead of it. Well…..the results are in and much to my dismay, both boys have a high sensitivity to cow’s milk! Dairy is hard, hard, hard because it’s in all the good stuff, am I right?!

So for the last two weeks, we have been experimenting with new recipes and dairy alternatives and to be honest, I think we are all pleasantly surprised. We even had some dinners that got rave reviews from the small humans living here! They’ve taken to the vegan cheese like champs, and I made sure to bring home vegan ice cream and mac and cheese so they didn’t feel deprived of their favorite things.

That being said….I am TOTALLY OPEN to any and all of your suggestions. We’ve tried some things that were absolutely gross and some things that we have enjoyed. What are your favs? And please tell me all about how you do pizza! Our Christmas Eve tradition is to make homemade pizza and we cannot give that up so…….I’m all ears;)

12/15/2025

I share this each year at holiday time!

Please refrain from sitting on the floor to wrap your gifts! Choose a flat surface that is an appropriate height. What is an appropriate height to protect your back? One that doesn’t require you to bend over to get your wrapping done!

Stay healthy this season, guys! And if you hurt yourself wrapping gifts, call your chiropractor!

12/12/2025

It’s me….sweaty from a Peloton spin class!
I used to live on this spin bike!
Spin classes. Long sessions. Sweat-at-all-costs.
Here’s why that might not be ideal for any of us 40 something women anymore!

As I moved into my 40s and closer to perimenopause, my body stopped responding the way it used to—more fatigue, slower recovery, stubborn weight, disrupted sleep. So I dug into the research…and changed how I train.
Here’s what matters for perimenopausal and menopausal women:

Too much cardio = more cortisol.
Long, high-volume aerobic exercise raises cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. As estrogen declines, our stress-response system becomes less resilient, meaning frequent cardio can feel more draining than energizing—especially when recovery is already slower.

Strength training is the necessary shift.
Resistance training helps preserve muscle, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce visceral belly fat, and support bone density—critical as we age and estrogen drops. Muscle isn’t about looks at this stage of life; it’s metabolic health, bone protection, and long-term independence.

So when you see me belly up to a spin bike these days, know this……I still do cardio—but it’s no longer the foundation.
My focus is:
• 2–3 days of weight training
• Daily walking (with my weighted vest when I can!) and movement
• Strategic, occasional cardio
• Prioritizing recovery, sleep, and nervous system health

If your workouts feel like they’re stressing your body more than supporting it, it may not be “getting older.” It may just be time for your training to evolve.

12/11/2025

20 years ago today……this young lady, overcome by tears, took an oath, received her diploma, and was declared a doctor. As I look back at her, I think there are a few things I wish she had known. On this day, she had no idea what the future held. She had not yet accepted a job, and Indianapolis was not even on the radar! But things would slowly fall into place. I am so grateful for the woman in this picture and her willingness to take risks on her career. She followed her heart, and her heart led her to Indy (where she would meet her future husband in that office she accepted a job in!).

Today as I look back at this picture, I feel so blessed to be given the opportunities that I have been given. I am thankful for the experiences I’ve had and for the patients who have invited me to be a part of their healthcare journey. Much has changed since this picture was taken, but one thing remains the same…..my commitment to this profession and my excitement to be a part of it! Thank you, Indianapolis, for welcoming me 20 years ago! And thank you, patients, for keeping me around!

12/10/2025

Some of the most meaningful parts of my work happen in the steady, unassuming moments—like this.

I cared for this mama through all three of her pregnancies. I supported her body as it changed, carried life, and recovered. And now, she brings her children with her to her appointments. I know them, and they know me….as mom’s doctor but also as “the doctor with the magnatiles and blocks!”

So many people grow up feeling skeptical of chiropractic medicine simply because it’s unfamiliar to them. They didn’t grow up seeing it. They didn’t watch their parents prioritize it.

I love when moms involve their kids in their care—when little eyes are watching, learning that health is something you tend to, not something you wait to lose. My hope is that these kids won’t be skeptical someday… because they’ll remember sitting with mom, seeing her take care of herself, and knowing that this space felt safe, supportive, and trusted. I hope chiropractic care will feel familiar to them…something they seek out as their body grows and changes. This is the legacy of care I’m humbled to be a part of.

What an honor to support a woman through pregnancy, but to be chosen to remain part of her care team as her family grows is a privilege I hold with humility.