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Oils for Autism

oils for autism

You may have experienced aromatherapy, topical application of essential oils after and adjustment, or a relaxing and rejuventating Raindrop Therapy session at Spinal Health and Wellness. Check out some of the Young Living essential oils used to help autism as well as other health conditions (such as difficulty sleeping due to low melatonin levels). We place an order by the 10th of each month with

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Kids in the Kitchen

Junior Leagues' Kids in the Kitchen

    We are so excited to announce that Dr. Dolly will be speaking at The Junior League of Charlottesville! They are hosting their annual day of cooking. There will be hands on activities, fitness demonstrations and health education as part of an international childhood obesity and nutrition education initiative, Kids in the Kitchen, sponsored by the Association of Junior Leagues International at the Boys and Girls

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Chiropractic Care Helps Super Athletes

Dr. Garnecki worked with hundreds of athletes at the Superfit Games in Charlottesville in 2011 and 2012–helping them raise money for local non-profits such as the Boy Scouts of America and Boys & Girls Club. Lifting heavy weights, doing pull-ups with weights, rowing on an erg, jump roping double-unders, sprinting on a track, and doing many other incredible feats within a time frame caused significant muscle

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144 Reasons to Avoid Gluten

gluten-free

Gluten is a glue–the same thing used to bind books, to create mortar. Paper-mâché, anyone?  Science reveals that there are over 133 adverse health effects associated with its consumption. So, STOP EATING IT. You will feel better, whether you have a gluten-sensitivity, celiac’s disease, or not. This  is a link to 144 abstracts and case studies listed on GreenMedInfo.com related to the health risks associated

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Natural {Homemade} Laundry Detergent

natural laundry detergent

For the past 13 months, I have been using homemade laundry detergent. . . and I’ve never looked back.  Clothes are clean, and there’s no irritating fragrances. A family member introduced me to a homemade liquid laundry detergent recipe in December 2011.  We made 5 gallons that were secured in a 5 gallon bucket.  The recipe for the 5 gallons is a concentrate, so the

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Natural Hair Care Recipes

drgarnecki headshot natural hair care

Are you tired of trying several “natural” shampoos and conditioners, only to find that they aren’t any more helpful, and just as full of chemicals as conventional products? Do you want to find ways to save money in monthly toiletries? Would you like to reduce your carbon footprint on the environment? —– Commercialized shampoo, even those marketed as “natural” often contain oil-stripping detergents that remove

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Natural Immune System Boost: Get Over the Cold!

sick girl

The flu, corona cold virus, bronchitis, and many other illnesses are affecting children and adults in our community.  Is anyone in your family suffering from fever, sore throat, sinus congestion, or coughs right now? You’re not alone. But, you can help kick the cold faster by getting an immune system boost with a chiropractic adjustment to help your nervous system function optimally. Read these case

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Nutritional Typing for Optimal Healthy Eating

healthy recipes for your nutritional type

Should I do raw juicing? What are the best snacks for me? Gluten-free, paleo, or vegan, what’s the best diet for my health? I’ve often said that understanding nutrition is very complex.  There’s no right answer across the board for every single person because we all hail from different genetic backgrounds.  However, I do believe, 100%, that what you ingest in your body (or apply

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Beneficial Essential Oils from the Citrus Family

YL Citrus family oils

Lately, if you’ve come in for a chiropractic adjustment and/or functional rehabilitation with Dr. Garnecki, you may have had the benefit of experiencing therapeutic-grade essential oils to ease tension, reduce pain, or prolong the benefits of an adjustment. Each month, we’ll share with you the benefits of different therapeutic-grade essential oils that haven’t been diluted with grain alcohol or other fillers in the process.  Learn

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Back to School Wellness Tips!

Heavy Backpack

It’s that time of year again: A new school year is dawning! It’s a time of new friends, new beginnings, but also new injury risks. Here are some tips to stack the odds in your family’s favor. Diet and Exercise  Healthy school lunches and healthy exercise are an opportunity to protect your child’s heart, decrease future diabetes and arthritis risks, and create positive self-esteem. Healthy exercise

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