Olson Chiropractic Wellness Center

12/31/2025

As the clock resets for 2026, it brings the beautiful gift of a blank slate, offering a fresh horizon filled with untapped potential and the courage to begin again. The arrival of a New Year is a powerful reminder that we are not defined by the chapters behind us, but by the intentionality we bring to the pages ahead. It is a season of "becoming"—a time to trade old habits for new growth, to nurture the dreams we’ve kept on hold, and to embrace the resilience we’ve built along the way. Whether you are seeking a quiet inner peace or a bold new adventure, 2026 stands as an open invitation to live with more gratitude, more kindness, and more faith in your own journey. Remember that every great achievement begins with the simple, hopeful decision to try, and this year provides the perfect stage for your most inspired transformation yet.

12/27/2025

FUN FACT FRIDAY:
Honey never spoils and can last forever, and flamingos are born grey, turning pink from their diet of shrimp and algae, while octopuses famously boast three hearts and unique tongue prints, much like human fingerprints.

12/18/2025

LAST MINUTES CHRISTMAS GIFTS...
ALL IN HOUSE SUPPLEMENTS AS WELL AS CBD OINTMENTS ARE ON SALE 20% OFF UNTIL 12/31. CAN BE PREPAID OVER THE PHONE. ANY SPECIAL ORDERS ARE 15% AND MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO ORDERING!

12/17/2025

12/16/2025

Perfect poses for stress relief during the holidays! The Cat-Cow stretch (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana) is a gentle yoga flow that links breath with spinal movement, starting on hands and knees (tabletop), inhaling to drop the belly and look up (Cow), and exhaling to round the spine and tuck the chin (Cat). It improves spinal flexibility, relieves back tension, strengthens the core, and enhances posture by mobilizing the spine from neck to tailbone, but those with disc issues should be cautious.

12/09/2025

Consistency looks as if nothing is happening until everything changes!

12/03/2025

THE BEST STUFFING EVER!
Ingredients

18 to 24 ounces bread cubes, (1.5 loaves of bread, or about 12 to 14 cups) preferably toasted or stale
1 cup unsalted butter
3 cups diced sweet onion, roughly 2 large onions
2 cups diced celery
6 garlic cloves, minced
kosher salt and pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 large eggs
a mixture of fresh herbs for sprinkling
Instructions

Note about the bread cubes! You have options here. Stale or toasty bread works best. The first option is that you can cut 1 ½ pounds of bread into cubes, place it in a large baking dish, loosely tent with foil and let it sit overnight. You can also cut the cubes and put them in oven, toasting them at 350 degrees F until they are like croutons, about 15 minutes or so. Finally, you can buy the toasted bread cubes in bags from the store. It’s your choice! You can also choose the size of your cubes. They can be small or larger for a more rustic stuffing.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush a 9x13 baking dish (you can also use a larger baking dish or a larger foil roasting pan too!) with melted butter, olive oil or spray with nonstick spray. Place the bread in a large mixing bowl (this may be easier for you to stir!) or the baking dish that you will bake it in. You can also separate this into two baking dishes if it's easier.

Heat the butter in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the onion, celery and garlic with a big pinch of salt and pepper - at least ½ to 1 teaspoon each. Cook until the onions and celery soften, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the sage, parsley and rosemary. Cook for another minute. Stir in 1 cup of stock.
Pour the onion celery mixture over the bread crumbs and toss well to coat.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the remaining 1 ½ cups stock and 2 eggs.
Pour that mixture into the bread cubes and stir and fold the bread cubes until thoroughly combined. Bake the stuffing for 45 to 50 minutes, until the internal temperature registers 160 degrees F. If the stuffing is getting too browned, you can tent it with foil.

To serve 4: Cut this recipe in half exactly and bake it in an 8x8 or 9x9 inch dish. I bake for the same amount of time.
To serve 12 to 18: Double this recipe exactly. Bake in a large baking dish, like a 10x15 roasting pan, or baking in two 9x13 baking dishes. I bake for roughly the same amount of time, or about 15 minutes longer.

12/01/2025

11/27/2025

11/21/2025

Old Fashioned Gingerbread Recipe

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

½ cup white sugar

1 large egg

1 cup molasses (not blackstrap)

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup hot water

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment.

Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy.

Butter in a mixing bowl, getting creamed with a electric hand mixer

Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in egg, then mix in molasses until smooth.

Molasses, egg and butter in mixing bowl getting mixed with hand mixer
Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt into a large bowl.
Flour and spices for gingerbread getting sifted into a clear mixing bowl

Gradually add dry ingredients to the molasses mixture, mixing after each addition until incorporated. Mix in water until smooth.
Dry and wet ingredients for gingerbread getting mixed together
Pour cake batter into the prepared pan.

Gingerbread batter getting poured into square bake
30 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake; it should come out clean. If it does, remove cake from the oven; if not, bake 15 to 30 more minutes, checking often for doneness.

Allow gingerbread to cool in the pan before serving.

11/20/2025

Chiropractic Care and the Holiday Season: Stay Well, Stress Less, and Enjoy More

The holiday season is one of the most joyful—and physically demanding—times of the year. Between shopping, decorating, cooking, traveling, and gathering with family, our bodies often take on more stress than we realize. It’s no surprise many people head into the new year feeling stiff, sore, and worn out.

That’s where chiropractic care can make a meaningful difference. Whether you’re navigating the chaos of holiday prep or simply trying to stay healthy during the busiest months of the year, chiropractic care helps keep your body aligned, your nervous system functioning at its best, and your stress levels in check.

1. Holiday Stress Takes a Toll on the Body

From long lines at stores to last-minute travel plans, holiday stress is real. When the body is stressed, muscles tighten and posture changes—often leading to headaches, neck tension, and lower back pain.

How chiropractic helps:
Chiropractic adjustments can reduce physical tension and improve nervous system balance, helping your body better adapt to holiday stress. Many patients report feeling more relaxed and energized after an adjustment—exactly what you need this time of year.

2. Travel Can Create Back and Neck Pain

Whether you’re flying across the country or driving a few hours to see family, holiday travel often means long periods of sitting in cramped positions.

Chiropractic benefits include:

Restoring proper joint mobility after long travel days

Relieving stiffness from prolonged sitting

Improving posture to prevent flare-ups

Easing sciatic pain commonly triggered by travel

Starting a trip with a well-aligned spine—and scheduling an adjustment when you return—can make travel significantly more comfortable.

3. Cold Weather and Less Activity Can Increase Stiffness

As temperatures drop and schedules get busier, many people move less. Reduced movement, combined with cold weather, can increase muscle stiffness and joint discomfort.

Regular chiropractic visits help:

Improve mobility

Reduce inflammation

Keep joints functioning smoothly

Support overall flexibility

This keeps you comfortable as you attend events, cook meals, wrap gifts, and enjoy the season.

4. Supporting Your Immune System

The holidays also overlap with cold and flu season. A healthy spine and nervous system support optimal immune function, helping your body respond better to seasonal stressors.

While chiropractic care isn’t a cure for illness, it helps keep your system functioning at its best so you can move through the holidays with more resilience.

5. Making Time for Self-Care

It’s easy to prioritize everything—and everyone—else during the holidays. But self-care is essential for enjoying the season instead of just surviving it.

Visiting your chiropractor can be a simple, effective way to put your well-being first. Even a quick adjustment can help reset your body and give you a much-needed moment of calm.

Final Thoughts

The holiday season should be filled with joy, connection, and celebration—not discomfort and stress. Chiropractic care offers a natural, proactive way to help you move better, feel better, and enjoy the season to the fullest.

If you haven’t scheduled your holiday tune-up yet, now is the perfect time. Your spine—and your sanity—will thank you!