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02/25/2026

You’d be surprised how many people walk around every day… barely breathing.

Shallow chest breaths.
Held breath while scrolling.
Jaw tight. Shoulders elevated.
Living in a subtle stress response.

And we wonder why we feel wired, tired, foggy, tense, or inflamed.
Your breath directly communicates with your nerve system.

Slow, deep, diaphragmatic breathing:

✨ Lowers stress hormones

✨ Improves circulation

✨ Supports digestion

✨ Enhances oxygen delivery to muscles & brain

✨ Regulates heart rate

✨ Improves posture & spinal stability

But when we stay in shallow, upper-chest breathing?
We tell the body: “Stay alert. Stay guarded.”
Over time that keeps the system in fight-or-flight.

The wild part?
Many of us literally forget how to breathe properly.

Your diaphragm is meant to move.
Your ribs are meant to expand.
Your spine is meant to support that expansion.

If the mid-back is restricted or the ribs don’t move well, breathing becomes inefficient — and the body compensates.

So here’s your reset for today:

👉 Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds

👉 Let your ribs expand 360°

👉 Slow exhale for 6 seconds

👉 Repeat 5 times

Feel your shoulders drop.
Feel your jaw soften.
Feel your body remember what safety feels like.

Sometimes healing doesn’t start with something complicated.
Sometimes it starts with a breath. 🤍

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02/20/2026

A Friday morning is not complete without a little coffee treat for yourself 🙂‍↔️

Dr. K recommended 👩🏻‍⚕️🤓

See you in the morning. ☀️ Coffee’s on at 6am.

02/19/2026

Your brain was not designed to compete with an algorithm before you’ve even had water 💧

I’ve been paying attention to how I start my mornings lately ☀️

And I noticed something in myself…
On the days I grab my phone and start scrolling immediately, I feel more restless.
More scattered.
A little less grounded.

So of course I dove into the WHY 🤔

Here’s what is actually happening:

When we engage in passive scrolling (just consuming, not interacting), research links it to depleted mood & feeling more on edge.

Our brains release dopamine in response to unpredictable rewards & social media platforms are intentionally designed to function like slot machines 🎰

You never know what you’re going to get next. A like? A comment? A shocking headline?

That unpredictability keeps you pulling the lever 😵‍💫

And yes, the algorithm is literally built to keep you there ⛓️

That early dopamine spike first thing in the morning can quietly shift your motivation away from your own priorities… & toward external input.

There is also research connecting constant digital interruptions to productivity loss & increased stress throughout the day 📉

Now here’s the nerve system piece 🤍

When you wake up, your nerve system is transitioning from rest → to alertness.
It is recalibrating 🧠

If the first thing it encounters is stimulation, comparison, news, or urgency… it shifts into a more reactive state.

Shoulders tighten.
Breathing changes.
Your system moves toward protection instead of regulation.

Not because you’re weak.
But because your body is responding exactly how it was designed to.

No shame here. I’m not anti-social media. I’m on it too.

But I’ve realized the first hour after you wake up is powerful. Your brain is impressionable. Your nerve system is setting the tone.

And I don’t want the algorithm choosing mine.

So lately I’m trying:
💧 water (& coffee DUH) before phone
🌤 sunlight before screen
📝 setting MY intention before notifications

Not because social media is bad.
But because my mind & my nerve system deserve direction before distraction 🤍

If your days have felt a little off, this might be something worth experimenting with.

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02/13/2026

❤️ Love Is Patient. Love Is Kind. ❤️

As we head into Valentine’s weekend, I want to leave you with this little reminder from the office today… 💌

Love is not just flowers 💐 and chocolate 🍫
It’s patience when things feel rushed.
It’s kindness when your nerve system feels stressed.
It’s choosing softness in a world that pushes urgency 🤍

True love.. the kind that heals, calms the body.
It lowers your stress hormones ⬇️
It regulates your nerve system 🧠✨
It reminds us we are safe.

Whether you’re celebrating with a spouse, your kids, your friends, or simply taking care of yourself this weekend…

Slow down.
Take a deep breath.
Give a long hug (30 seconds if you can 😉).
Tell someone you love them & actually let your body feel it 🫶🏻

Because love isn’t just emotional.
It’s physiological.

With all the love,
- Dr. K 💞

02/11/2026

Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
Inflammation is high…
But we’ve got something for you. 😉

We’re offering FREE Cryotherapy demos through the end of February for:

✨ Current patients
✨ OR new chiropractic patients with their first consultation

Why cryo? 🤔

❄️ Reduces inflammation
❄️ Speeds up muscle recovery
❄️ Helps joint pain & orthopedic issues
❄️ Boosts circulation
❄️ Supports skin tightening + aesthetic goals
❄️ Wakes up your whole nerve system in the best way

Think of it as a little cold shock that tells your body:
“Hey… heal faster.” 💥

Whether you want:
💪 Faster recovery
🔥 Pain relief
💎 Aesthetic glow-up
🧠 Or just to try something new

Come feel the chill for yourself.

Because nothing says self-love like investing in your health. 💋❄️

DM us or mention this at your next visit to book your FREE demo before February ends.

Want more information on how Cryotherapy can benefit your every day life?? Comment CHILL to get more information sent to you! 🫶🏻

02/10/2026

Take-home Tip Tuesday:

Discipline doesn’t have to be intense or overwhelming 🖊️📋
Sometimes it looks like a handwritten list and a pen you love.

Every checked box is a promise kept to yourself ✅
And those small promises matter more than we realize.

When you write things down & follow through—especially the simple things, your nerve system gets a signal of safety 🧠🤍
No chaos. No scrambling.
Just: I know what I’m doing next.

That calm builds trust 🌱

Making the bed 🛏️
Starting the laundry 🧺
Walking the dogs 🐾🐶

Small boxes checked teach your body: I can handle this.

And when your nerve system feels regulated & steady, bigger tasks stop feeling threatening 💪
They feel doable.

Structure isn’t pressure.. it is support 🧩
Ease isn’t laziness—it’s a regulated system doing what it was designed to do ✨

Start small. Write it down. Check the box ✔️
You’re not just being productive, you’re teaching your body how to feel safe and capable 🤍

02/09/2026

Love isn’t just emotional — it’s physiological.
Connection lowers stress hormones, supports heart health, and helps regulate the nerve system.

🫶 There’s one science-backed habit at the end of this video that can calm your body almost immediately.

This week’s condition?
We hope you catch it. 💘

02/05/2026

💘 This Valentine’s Day, Love Your Body From the Inside Out 💘

Everyone’s talking about GLP-1 support right now — but real, sustainable results don’t come from shortcuts. They come from supporting your body the way it was designed to function.

That’s why we’re excited to offer practitioner-only supplements from Ortho Molecular Products — including Calocurb®, a non-stimulant option that supports:
❤️ Healthy appetite regulation
❤️ Craving control
❤️ Blood sugar balance
❤️ Natural GLP-1 signaling

No injections. No harsh stimulants. Just supporting the communication between your gut, brain, and nerve system — where GLP-1 actually lives.

And because loving your body goes beyond one supplement, we also carry:
🦴 Bone-building support
⚡ Cellular energy & mitochondrial health
☀️ Vitamin D (standard & high-potency options)
🛡️ Immune support for adults and kids

💌 This Valentine’s week is about choosing long-term health over quick fixes & giving your body the tools it needs to regulate, heal, and thrive.

Have questions about GLP-1 support or which supplements are right for you? We’re happy to walk you through it! 💖

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01/29/2026

I used to engage in political debates online. A lot.
And with time (& a lot of nerve system awareness), I realized something..

Very little real change happens in the comment sections.

What does happen is subtle but real, elevated stress, irritability, a constant low-grade fight-or-flight response. Even when we tell ourselves we’re “fine,” the body keeps the score 📓

Right now, the political climate is loud, polarized, and emotionally charged. It’s designed that way. Algorithms reward outrage, not understanding. In fact, research shows that when people see opposing views online, they tend to double down rather than soften their stance. And while these issues matter, that research shows that arguing with (most of the time) strangers online rarely brings clarity, or peace, or real solutions.

So here’s an alternative invitation for you:

✨ Focus on what is actually in front of you
✨ Focus on the conversations you can have face-to-face
✨ Focus on the small choices you can control
✨ FOCUS on the love you can give your family, friends, & neighbors
✨ Focus on tending to your own health, energy, & inner world

Caring does not require constant reacting.
Awareness does not require burnout.
Meaningful change does not usually start on a screen 🤳🏼

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is log off, come back into our bodies, & pour our energy into the people & places (& pets 🥰) we can actually touch 🫶🏻

That is not avoidance.
That is regulation.

🤍

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01/26/2026

When the week starts fast, your nerve system feels it first, leading to tighter muscles, shallow breathing, less focus 🥴

Care that supports regulation helps your body shift out of stress and into a state where it can actually heal, move, and adapt 💆🏻‍♀️

Regulate first.
Move with intention.
Everything works better when your nerve system is supported 👯‍♀️

Here’s to a grounded start and a better week ahead 🤍

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01/22/2026

RENASCULPT isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about function and strength, starting at the core.

In just one 30-minute session, RENASCULPT delivers the equivalent of up to 20,000 kegels, helping to activate and strengthen the pelvic floor which is a key foundation for bladder control, core stability, posture, and overall confidence.

But it doesn’t stop there 👇
This technology can also target:
🔥 Abdomen
🔥 Thighs
🔥 Buttocks
🔥 Flanks
🔥 Arms

Using advanced electromagnetic stimulation, RENASCULPT causes powerful muscle contractions you simply can’t replicate on your own, all while you sit comfortably, fully clothed, with no downtime.

Strong from the inside out ✨
Message us to learn which areas are right for you!

We have been serving the Eldridge community since January 2003. Call today to schedule your FREE consultation.

01/21/2026

💘 Share the Love This Valentine’s Season 💘

Love is wanting the people in your life to feel good, move well, and live with less stress ❤️

This Valentine’s Day, we’re inviting our existing patients to share chiropractic care with someone they love. If there’s a partner, friend, family member, or coworker you’ve been thinking about, this is the perfect way to invite them in 🫶🏻

Here’s how it works:
💌 Grab a Valentine referral gift certificate at the front desk
💌 We’ll write your name on it
💌 Give it to someone you love
💌 When they bring it in for their first visit, they’ll receive:

✨ A complimentary consultation
✨ 2 region X-rays at no cost

This is perfect for someone who:
💗 Sits at a desk or drives a lot
💗 Feels stiff, achy, or run down
💗 Is dealing with stress or tension
💗 Has been “meaning to get checked out” but hasn’t yet
💗 Could use a little extra love and support right now

🗓️ This Valentine’s referral offer runs through February 28th
Stop by the front desk to grab a certificate and spread the love 💕