Women Seeking Wellness

SUMMARY: In this episode of Women Seeking Wellness, Dr. Stephanie Maj greets her listeners and expresses her excitement for the new year. She reflects on her attempts to reboot her podcast over the past year and acknowledges that she lost steam during the pandemic but is determined to try again with the help of a production team. Dr. Maj shares that the purpose of the podcast is to introduce her listeners to the amazing people in her life and to have their conversations recorded for all of history. She feels hopeful for the new year and is not one to poo-poo New Year's resolutions. Dr. Maj mentions that she had been in a rut due to the loss of her father last year, but is now determined to take more positive actions, including working on her morning routine again. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Dr. Stephanie Maj's thoughts on rebooting her podcast The purpose of the Women Seeking Wellness podcast Dr. Maj's outlook on the new year and New Year's resolutions Dr. Maj's challenges and what she is doing to get back on track In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Maj talks about her journey with the podcast and her goals for the new year. She shares her experiences with the pandemic and how it affected her creativity and motivation for the podcast. Dr. Maj also highlights the importance of having a morning routine and the challenges she faces with mindlessly scrolling through social media. The listeners will learn about Dr. Maj's determination to bring her podcast back to life and how she is working towards her goals. QUOTES: "I've been thinking and I'm just laughing at my attempts at reboot. Over the course of the last year or so, I lost my steam during the pandemic and then decided to try again and then try again." "I have found somebody that's gonna help me with that process, so that all I need to do is have fun and talk, which, you know, I love to talk." "I think some amazing people are in my life and I want you guys to meet them and I want our conversations recorded for all of history." "My dad passed away last year in the spring and that pretty much dried up my creative juices, and God love him. He was very sick and you know, it wasn't a tragedy, it was just age and, and. You know, he was free of his body."   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.   TRANSCRIPT: [00:00:00] Good morning everybody. It's morning here in Chicago. Welcome to Women Seeking Wellness. Happy 2023, and I just wanna say hello. Hello. I missed you all. I've been thinking and I'm just laughing at my attempts at reboot. Over the course of the last year or so, I lost my steam during the pandemic and then decided to try again and then try again. And here I am trying again. I'm doing more than trying. I'm doing it, I believe I cracked the code in that. I am hiring it out. I'm just hiring out the production. I don't know if you guys all know this. I have been the one that does the recording. Obviously, this is my voice. I'm recording. I am the one that edits, I was the one that, audio [00:01:00] edits, tags publishes artwork, social media website. It, was a bit. It was, it was a bit, so it was always daunting for me to, think about doing more episodes. So I have found somebody that's gonna help me with that process, so that all I need to do is have fun and talk, which, you know, I love to talk. And, also, I, have some interviews in store, which is very exciting. You know, me and my interviews. I love that. It's really one of the reasons why I started the podcast is that I. I think some amazing people are in my life and I want you guys to meet them and I want our conversations recorded for all of history. So, okay, what is going on with me? Let me think. So 2023. Whoop, whoop. I am feeling [00:02:00] very hopeful for the year now. If you've listened to my podcast at all, you know,, I'm actually not one that poo poo's a good New Year's resolution. I mean, I'm all for anything that gives us a little energy towards goals, and yet for me, it was around the holidays, around when I was away for Christmas. I realized that I had been in a bit of a rud. I haven't really talked about this. My dad passed away last year in the spring and that pretty much dried up my creative juices, and God love him. He was very sick and you know, it wasn't a tragedy, it was just age and, and. You know, he was free of his body. I know that. I also know that grief is a funny thing and it took me a while to kind of come out of it. I think being home and seeing that, you know, life goes on and everybody's doing well and thriving and. You [00:03:00] know, and I needed to take some more positive actions. So I started, I'm gonna talk about a couple things that that have been going on for me. One of the things is that I started with my morning routine again, so I've always been somebody that gets up early. My problem is, is that I was getting up. and like frigging diving into Facebook, right? Instagram reels, you know, I could watch somebody, Do a cake decoration. I could watch a guy weed, and whack a lawn. I know. That's so weird. I like the videos that are like, start to finish the befores and the afters. We're gonna take this rusty axe and we're gonna make it into something that is restored brand new, like those. I just, , little Drs coming outta my mouth. It's, it's mind numbing. Emotion numbing, let's call it what it is. And,[00:04:00] and it, you know, serves me until it doesn't serve me. So, so I started doing something, I don't know why, I don't really know how this, exactly came about. I, I think that part of it was me looking back into,what things worked well for me and, one of the things I'm, I'm looking at, I'm, I'm typing in my computer as we speak just because I want to have it in front of me. So that, so you guys can have the, the correct resources, and I'll put the resources again in the show notes, but I just was looking like, what, what were the things that really served me when I was the most active? Because I, I, I really believe we ebb and flow in these things and so there's no beating myself up for being away from it. It's just now is the time for me to lean back into, a routine. So, I remembered that I did this four part four phase meditation, and if you go back, you'll find it in some [00:05:00] previous episode. It starts out, no matter what time, let's just use four minutes to make the math easy. So you do one minute of the four minutes your, your presence, getting present in your body, doing either a review of your body to relax it, but just getting present in that meditation. The second minute you. Visualize or go back to a time where you were filled with gratitude, filled with love, filled with just joy, just some kind of thing that, Triggered that re most recently for me, my niece asked me to be the, person that officiates her wedding. And I was just overcome with such a joy and like, oh my gosh, thank you God kind of situation. And and then the third minute, Is visualizing something in the future, some situation that, you are hoping to manifest and bringing that feeling of joy and love and [00:06:00] gratitude and, and all of that positiveness to that situation and visualizing it as if it has already happened to. You know, as if the universe is conspiring to your highest good, and then the last minute is coming back with that, that just bubble of joy, of what it was like in the past. What, what the visualizing the future and bringing that back into your present. And so I remembered that as as a thing. And so I. I, I remembered that, I think it was Jesse Elders is the guy's name, but he was on a podcast. Hal, his name is Hal Elrod. E L R O D and guess what? His podcast is called The Miracle Morning. And so it's one of those situations that I fell into the internet where I'm like, went for one thing and then I was like, oh, the miracle Morning. It kind of sounds like what I'm [00:07:00] looking for again. You know, there's so many resources out there and there's so many ways to start again. So I go and. get up a little earlier every day. Okay, I can do that. I like it when I get up earlier. Well, he gives you ways to get up earlier, which I'm gonna share with you right now, which has been revolutionary for me. There's five parts of it. Number one, first part of helping your body get outta bed is at night setting the intention. That I'm going to get up and perform, do the my, my morning routine. For me, I have this affirmation. I can't get wait to get up and have a cup of coffee. Like there's something about that ritual. It's like I get excited when I'm going to bed that I can get up and go have my cup of coffee. So the second thing is, is to set an alarm away from you. So that you have to actually have to get up out of bed. So if you put your phone by your bed, you put your phone over on [00:08:00] your dresser or in the bathroom. for me, that doesn't work for me because I was waking up my spouse. So I have a whoop, which is a, a fitness tracker that will vibrate and and it vibrates on my wrist and that gets me up out of bed. And so you immediately get up out of bed, you go to the bathroom, you brush your teeth. So by the time you're brushing your teeth, then you drink a glass of water cuz you're dehydrated. Then the last thing you do is put on your workout clothes. So it's set the intention, move your alarm, so it, you have to get up to turn it off. Three, you go in and you brush your teeth. Four, you drink a big glass of water, and five you put on your workout clothes. By this time, That's like a five minute process. You're, you're about, you're awake, right? And, and so that helps you break this habit of snoozing. And so for me it's worked. I mean, here [00:09:00] it is. I'm, I'm recording this. It's, January 24th and I star

To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.   TRANSCRIPT: Anne Nicholson Weber: 00:00 Welcome. This is episode 2. I'm so glad you're here. My guest today is chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Maj, who explains how chiropractic care during pregnancy can help prepare your body for a more effective labor and an easier childbirth. [music] This is the BirthGuide podcast -- conversations about building your circle of support in the childbearing year. We connect you with experts in our community who can help you conceive, stay healthy in pregnancy, have a safe and satisfying birth and embrace the joys and challenges of becoming a new family. I'm your host, Anne Nicholson Weber, the founder of BirthGuideChicago.com, where every month thousands of Chicago area families find relationship-centered care, from preconception through the postpartum period. [music] Welcome to a new episode of the BirthGuide podcast. Today we're talking about the benefits of chiropractic care in pregnancy. Joining me to talk about this is Dr. Stephanie Maj with Community Chiropractic. She has been practicing for 26 years and has specific expertise in the area of perinatal care, including Webster certification. So Dr. Maj, maybe you could talk first off about what kinds of issues can arise in childbirth that having had chiropractic in pregnancy could have helped to prevent. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 01:42 Yeah. Well, first off, thank you so much for having me on your show and for what you do in the Chicagoland community. It's such a resource and it's so helpful. Anne Nicholson Weber: 01:54 Well, thank you. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 01:55 I love talking about this. I love talking to new families that want to have a more proactive, a more intentional birth. And I really feel like my job is to help prepare them, where most everyone that I know has either an OB or a midwife or somebody assisting them and their job is more of monitoring -- it's watching, it's testing, it's looking for trouble, you know. And what my job is really to do is to prepare your body for delivery. And, you know, if we look at what the troubles are, we would back up to the first, just the anatomy. The baby -- the uterus and the baby -- are sitting on your pelvis. That bony pelvis is what that baby has to get through there. And so a lot of our focus is the alignment of that pelvis. So when you have a balanced pelvis, the hole that the baby comes out of is wide and open and uniform. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 03:02 So when the baby's coming down the birth canal, there are bony landmarks that the baby has to hit and things happen when the baby hits them: the shoulders move, the baby twists. And this is how this dance of getting out of the uterus and getting born, this is the dance of that. There's twists, there's turns, it all relies on this pelvis being in the right alignment. So if your pelvis is twisted, it can interfere. It can actually make that hole distorted and interfere with the baby's ability to get through your pelvis, the actual boniness of your pelvis. But it also can interfere with the baby, you know, when it's supposed to hit this certain bone and trigger a reflex, and then the shoulders, you know, tilt and the head turns or whatever, if that bone isn't there, then that doesn't happen. And so that's where the babies can get stuck in a certain portion of the birthing process. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 04:01 You know, most everybody that comes to me is looking to have a vaginal delivery. Basic. The people that come to me tend to have more of that intentional idea of like, not being medicated, not having interventions. You know, I wanna make sure that I help their bodies make that happen. Instead of thinking of it like what problems there are, it's like, how do we avoid them before they happen, you know? So, I mean, the easy thing is if somebody is having hip pain, back pain, you know, that is your body's sign that there's something going on. You know, a lot of people think those indicators are just like stress. "Oh, that's just stress. Oh, that's just stress." Or "I'm pregnant. Of course I have back pain. I'm pregnant. Everybody that is pregnant has back pain." Not true, not true at all. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 04:53 And I have a lot of people that don't have any issues, you know, have no pain yet. Their pelvis is twisted. And I see them later in their pregnancy and they're wanting to have this vaginal delivery and the baby isn't cooperating. You know, the baby is not in a great position. And so a patient that comes to me, she's pregnant right now. I have two patients, her and the baby. So I have the, maybe the problem that they came in for, you know . . . So say they came in because they're having back pain or they're having pubic bone pain, which is pain in the front kind of in your groin. And so we wanna make sure we heal that. But we also have a baby that we wanna help get into the proper position. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 05:39 And we also have a delivery that needs to happen. And then you have a baby, you know, . And so a lot of times it's like the delivery isn't the end point, it's the beginning point. So the healthier you are through this process and through the delivery, the more able you are to show up to your new baby. And the better the birth, the better the ability the baby has to latch and to, you know, any of those head issues or any colic or poop -- you know, all the things that can happen in a new baby. So I really feel like wellness care is seeing these moms really early in their pregnancy and helping them with those things. Anne Nicholson Weber: 06:23 So about 20 questions occur to me. Let's start with this one. Assuming you're not having problems -- so you don't come in for your first chiropractic appointment that you've never done before because your back is hurting or your pubic bone is hurting -- but talking about it, as you have, as preventive care, when's the right time in a pregnancy to begin chiropractic care? Dr. Stephanie Maj: 06:48 Anytime. But the earlier the better. I mean, again, in our society, we're a problem-based society. So I go to the doctor when I have a problem. And so sometimes when that happens, it's later in the pregnancy, which means correcting that problem becomes more of an issue. So for instance, you know, when you're pregnant, the front of you gets really heavy with the baby and with your chest and with everything, all that gets very heavy, which puts a strain on the back of you, the back of you has to hold you up. And so the heavier the front of you, the harder it is to balance the back of you. You know, I consider pregnancy a moving target. Meaning Anne comes to me. She has a pain in her SI joint, which is the joint in her pelvis. And we do the treatments necessary and she gets better over time. Anne isn't pregnant. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 07:48 Okay. Sally comes to me, she's pregnant. She's two months pregnant. She has an SI pain. Well, even though, you know, the baby is very small, as that baby gets bigger, more stresses are on those areas. So it's something that, once it's healed, we need to just monitor it and keep it balanced. So if people come to me without symptoms, then it's just, like I said, very boring, where they get adjusted and we make sure their pelvis is in line. There's a way to do that very safely and naturally. You know, it's kind of like whack-the-mole at the fair. You know, you go to the fair and you hit the whack-the-mole machine. And this is what, you know, prenatal care can be, is that, you know, as the baby gets bigger and the stress changes on the body and more relaxin and LA LA LA, then we just say, okay, how's your body doing today? And we just help balance it wherever it needs to be balanced on that particular visit. Some people that's every week, some people that's two times a month, sometimes that's once a month, just depends on the person. Anne Nicholson Weber: 08:51 Yeah. Well, philosophically, I'm interested to ask -- particularly women who are kind of naturally-oriented and maybe heading for a natural childbirth, a physiologic childbirth, in that world within the birth world, you'll hear, well, our bodies are made to do this. And so my question is, if our bodies are made to do this, why do we need chiropractic care during pregnancy? Dr. Stephanie Maj: 09:20 I love that question. That is an awesome question. Our bodies have this natural, innate ability to take egg and sperm and connect them and make a baby. And yes, our bodies don't need any help, but they need no interference. So my job as a chiropractor is to remove the interference in either our nervous system or in our alignment, and just allow the body to, you know, just kind of manifest this pregnancy as it was supposed to be. You know, if you think about the world we live in now, this isn't the way it's been for very long, where we sit in front of computers, our level of stress with the pandemic and with the world as it is, is very high, you know. Laptops and screens and motor vehicle accidents and slips and all those things add into what's going on in our bodies. Dr. Stephanie Maj: 10:22 And yes, I think that in an ideal world, our bodies need no help. Yet, making sure the pelvis is in a proper alignment, making sure the nerves are not interfered with and making sure that the round ligaments -- which are those ligaments in the front of the belly -- are supple and not cramping or uneven or asymmetric, because those are the things that can create tightness in the uterus and not allow the baby's head, when it's dense enough, to head south. You know, gravity happens. And when that baby's head is dense enough, that head will go south and go head down. And if it isn't, something's interfering with it. And that's what for me, that's where the We

Dr. Rosen is a 1981summa cum laude graduates of Life Chiropractic College.  Since 1982 he has maintained a private practice in Wellesley, MA.  Besides his practice he has traveled nationally and internationally teaching chiropractic technique, pediatrics, cranial adjusting, chiropractic philosophy and practice management.    With his wife Dr. Nancy Watson, they also run the Peak Potential Institute, offering premier educational programs for healthcare professionals.  Their most recent book "It's All in the Head", was written to inform and bring awareness of the implications of growth and developmental challenges in the early stages of childhood development. Their book empowers parents with ability understand normal developmental milestones and to recognize problems in the earliest stages allowing them to seek appropriate care before problems become intrenched and create diagnosable dis-ease processes.   The Peak Potential Institute also offers other educational tools include hands on and online workshops and seminars, guest lectures, instructional videos, written books, and articles, published research papers and one on one interviews. He is dedicated to giving chiropractors, healthcare providers and parents a new perspective when it comes to children's health. As parents of two daughters, Drs. Rosen and Watson have been committed to helping other parents learn from both their personal and professional experiences.  Through their combined 80 years of teaching, writing and clinical experience they have brought a unique insight, motivation, and support to thousands of lay and professional individuals in numerous fields.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Let's clean it up people!!! To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.  Headaches No More voucher at drmaj.com/headaches To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657  To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Love to you all! I hope to share where I have been and how I can help.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.   Women Seeking Wellness: Health & Happiness at any age! Dr. Maj is a Chiropractor, a health & wellness expert, a functional nutritionist & an author.  Her weekly episodes bring her humor & unique outlook to help you in building the life you truly desire.   Dr Maj, Dr. Steph, Prenatal, Pregnancy, Pediatrics, Natural Birth, Parenting, Motherhood

Dr. Steph opens up about her struggles with 2020 and how she is getting back on the horse!  To make an appointment, call 773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.

A personal message from Dr. Steph then Chiropractic Knights give expert advice on how to re-enter in the world with COVID.   To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Hand sanitizer is killing all your good bacteria too.   To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

You need to take more Vit. D than you currently are consuming. To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Let me help you create your own COVID-19 Action Plan! We are here at Community Chiropractic to help you navigate these confusing and scary times. Our hope is to give you proactive tools you and your family can use to build your own natural immunity and feel more empowered with regard to your health. Below are ways we are keeping you safe in our office as well as a list of supplements that will boost your own natural immunity. I also put my immune system boosting podcast links below. Remember...#1 is GET ADJUSTED! Tons of studies showing a chiropractic adjustment boosts T-cell levels in the body!   STEPS WE ARE TAKING IN OFFICE TO KEEP YOU PROTECTED   FYI...These are steps we take EVERYDAY of the year to keep our office as clean as possible. We are tripling our efforts to honor the members of our practice. We are wiping down surfaces multiple times each day with a disinfectant. The table(s) you are adjusted on have face paper that is single use, changed out each time a patient is adjusted. We wipe the tables regularly. We use the strongest antiviral/bacterial cleaner on those surfaces and the protection lasts 12 hours.  We are keeping our immune systems healthy, and are here to serve you with the awesome immune boosting power of chiropractic care! BASIC PREVENTION Get adjusted!  People under regular chiropractic care have much stronger immune systems. Wash your hands and do not touch your face. Eat healthy food with a minimum of sugar and processed foods. Sleep adequately - usually 7-8 hours per night for adults, and up to 12 hours a night for children. Hydrate with beverages that do not contain sugar or caffeine. Take supplements. Exercise to your tolerance. Eat garlic regularly. Have effective tools to address stress. Do not smoke and stay away from second hand smoke as it is a potent immune suppressive and weakens the lungs.   Daily supplements for prevention: Multivitamins Vitamin C:  1000 mg Vitamin D:  8000 IU (125 mg) Bio Immunozyme Forte: 2-6 capsules/day with food Zinc:  75-100 mg/day Probiotics:  30 billion CFUs Vitamin A:  10,000 IU Omega Fats:  EPA/DHA 2000 mg   Supplements for treatment: Same as above and additionally: Elderberry:  2000 mg/day NAC:  1200 mg/day Gargle with salt water or apple cider vinegar twice daily Anti-viral:  ADP/Oil of Oregano 2 tablets/day Selenium:  200 mg/day (specifically helpful for COVID-19)   To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Part 3 of 3 in a discussion of the immune system. Dr. Maj concludes this series by focusing on proactive ways to increase your own immune system. Vitamin D supplementation Chiropractic boost immune system: Studies review: http://www.chiro.org/research/ABSTRACTS/Immune.shtml Exercise/Movement Sleep Water Fruits & Veggies BONUS TIP: Fever Salt Bath: Take this bath clean; i.e. take a quick shower first if you need one.  Do not use anything else in the bath except what you have put in. Fill tub with warm water (as warm, not hot. as you can tolerate) add: Epsom Salt:  1-2 cups when sick, (use 1 cup) Kosher Salt:  1-2 cups when sick, (use 1 cup) Baking Soda:  1-2 cups when sick,  (use 1 cup) Add Essential oils like Tea Tree Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Lavender Oil and Orange Oil. Try to get organic, worth the dough.  drmaj.com                                      CommunityChiropractic.net

Part 2 of 3 in a discussion of the immune system. This episode focuses on debunking the flu shot and talking about what really makes you sick and how to be well. The flu shot has mercury (mercury-free versions are loaded with aluminum) both of which are neurotoxins. Problem is that flu vaccination is terrible at actually predicting the flu strains out there on any given "flu season." The Cochrane Database Review, has issued no less than five reports between 2006 and 2010, all of which debunk the myth that flu vaccinations are "the most effective flu prevention method" available. The review showed that reliable evidence on influenza vaccines is thin.  http://www.cochrane.org/CD004879/ARI_vaccines-for-preventing-influenza-in-healthy-children  Efficacy and effectiveness of influenza vaccines: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Infect Dis. 2012 Jan;12(1):36-44. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(11)70295-X. Epub 2011 Oct 25.  Don't get the flu shot if you already have the flu! It does not treat the flu.  drmaj.com                                      CommunityChiropractic.net  

Part 1 of 3 in a discussion of the immune system. This episode focuses on the role of vitamin D levels and ability to fight the colds and flu. Learn why we get sick in the winter and how it is not about the bugs. Looking at immune compromise and how it relates to life stress. As Chiropractor, I reduce stress in body and helps build immune system. Vitamin D breakdown: How is it formed? Why is everyone talking about it lately? Hear Dr. Maj's experience with vitamin D and why she feels like it is so important. Randomized trial of vitamin D supplementation to prevent seasonal influenza A in schoolchildren. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010 May;91(5):1255-60. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.2009.29094. Epub 2010 Mar 10. While there is no specific dosage level at which "magic" happens, based on the most recent research by GrassrootsHealth—an organization that has greatly contributed to the current knowledge on vitamin D through their D* Action Study—it appears as though most adults need about 8,000 IU's of vitamin D a day. This is significantly higher than previously recommended. For children, many experts agree they need about 35 IU's of vitamin D per pound of body weight.  drmaj.com CommunityChiropractic.net

What do you when you feel a cold coming on? How do you boost your immune system Dr. Steph? To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.  To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Drs. Steph and Kelly discuss the Webster Technique, a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and diversified adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation/ SI joint dysfunction. In doing so, neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis is facilitated.   Dr. Kelly Synowiec-Moroney Bio: Simply put, I knew there was something more to being healthy. I never went very far. I grew up in Franklin Park, went to school in River Grove, DeKalb and Lombard. My mother thought she was doing the right thing but as a child every time I had a cold the doctor put me on antibiotics. As a teenager we drank tons of pop. Then in college my headaches were coming at least once a week and I took Advil every time. From the outside I looked healthy, but deep down I knew there was more to true health. Education Starting in high school AP classes, the medical field was my pathway. I enjoyed learning about eating healthy and exercise. I looked at chiropractic but everyone said I should be a real doctor. So I started volunteering at outpatient clinics and in the ER. Everywhere I looked, people were sick and my desire to help them get healthy naturally continued to grow until I could no longer ignore it. Chiropractic school was perfect. My education from National University of Health Sciences taught me all the science behind the body. Nutrition and exercise were all there. Then there was that something more — True Health that comes from within. I learned that nature needs no help, just no interference. Our body knows what to do, we just have to let it do what it was designed to do. Practice Philosophy Here at Tree of Life Wellness Center we are dedicated to helping families reach their health care goals naturally. I base my recommendations on your health goals. You hire me to guide your body to heal in the right direction. I have the latest technology available in my office. We complete diagnostic testing on the nerves, muscles, feet and bones. All of the medical recorders are electronic. I incorporate instrument adjusting for those people who do not like the "cracking" sound. I am a very analytical person. I love to analyze each segment of the spine and make an adjustment to bring the body back into its natural position. We address you from head to toe, inside out. About Me I am a mom and a wife in addition to running my practice. I fully qualified as a doctor of chiropractic in 1999 with Cum Laude honors and have since progressed to focus on Non-Surgical Reconstructive Care. Bill and I have been together for over 20 years.  I delivered both of my kids naturally in the water. Chloee, my first born is 16. My youngest is 12-year-old Liam. Now as a mother I get to put my school experience into practical use. I get to see first hand how the body knows what to do. I get to directly help support my kids to be all that they can be. Both Chloee & Liam were adjusted within 24 hours of birth. It is great to find that balance between home and the office. I love being active & present in my kids' lives. Morning is my time to myself. It is not always easy but, I feel awesome getting up before 5am to go workout and have my time. I typically have a protein and greens shake every morning for breakfast. I make sure Bill, Chloee, Liam and myself get checked for an adjustment once a week. We spend our time outdoors as much as possible.  Hiking in Southern Illinois or Michigan is right up our alley. I am also involved in our community and am happy to be a part of the Elmhurst Chamber. ~~~ To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Intentional actions to achieve optimal health for any woman in the perinatal time is discussed by Drs. Stephanie and Kelly. Dr. Kelly Synowiec-Moroney Bio: Simply put, I knew there was something more to being healthy. I never went very far. I grew up in Franklin Park, went to school in River Grove, DeKalb and Lombard. My mother thought she was doing the right thing but as a child every time I had a cold the doctor put me on antibiotics. As a teenager we drank tons of pop. Then in college my headaches were coming at least once a week and I took Advil every time. From the outside I looked healthy, but deep down I knew there was more to true health. Education Starting in high school AP classes, the medical field was my pathway. I enjoyed learning about eating healthy and exercise. I looked at chiropractic but everyone said I should be a real doctor. So I started volunteering at outpatient clinics and in the ER. Everywhere I looked, people were sick and my desire to help them get healthy naturally continued to grow until I could no longer ignore it. Chiropractic school was perfect. My education from National University of Health Sciences taught me all the science behind the body. Nutrition and exercise were all there. Then there was that something more — True Health that comes from within. I learned that nature needs no help, just no interference. Our body knows what to do, we just have to let it do what it was designed to do. Practice Philosophy Here at Tree of Life Wellness Center we are dedicated to helping families reach their health care goals naturally. I base my recommendations on your health goals. You hire me to guide your body to heal in the right direction. I have the latest technology available in my office. We complete diagnostic testing on the nerves, muscles, feet and bones. All of the medical recorders are electronic. I incorporate instrument adjusting for those people who do not like the "cracking" sound. I am a very analytical person. I love to analyze each segment of the spine and make an adjustment to bring the body back into its natural position. We address you from head to toe, inside out. About Me I am a mom and a wife in addition to running my practice. I fully qualified as a doctor of chiropractic in 1999 with Cum Laude honors and have since progressed to focus on Non-Surgical Reconstructive Care. Bill and I have been together for over 20 years.  I delivered both of my kids naturally in the water. Chloee, my first born is 16. My youngest is 12-year-old Liam. Now as a mother I get to put my school experience into practical use. I get to see first hand how the body knows what to do. I get to directly help support my kids to be all that they can be. Both Chloee & Liam were adjusted within 24 hours of birth. It is great to find that balance between home and the office. I love being active & present in my kids' lives. Morning is my time to myself. It is not always easy but, I feel awesome getting up before 5am to go workout and have my time. I typically have a protein and greens shake every morning for breakfast. I make sure Bill, Chloee, Liam and myself get checked for an adjustment once a week. We spend our time outdoors as much as possible.  Hiking in Southern Illinois or Michigan is right up our alley. I am also involved in our community and am happy to be a part of the Elmhurst Chamber. ~~~ To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes.   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Dr. Maj celebrates 4 years of doing what she loves...Educating people and having wonderful conversations. Love to you all! To ask Dr. Steph a question, call 708.808.6250 and you will hear your answer on one of our episodes. To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker's books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.

Dr. Stephanie Maj continues her deep dive into The Disc Repair Blueprint, shifting focus from technology to nutrition. This episode reveals the critical, often-overlooked supplement that can augment your disc healing: Glucosamine Sulfate. She explains what this "joint juice" truly is—a glucose amino glycan—and why it is the rate-limiting substance that attracts and holds the water necessary for true joint and disc lubrication. Learn how this powerful adjunct enhances the effects of non-surgical spinal decompression, helping you get the maximum bang for your buck from your healing commitment. Dr. Maj shares the surprising history of its use, reveals why some treatments actually accelerate arthritis, and provides the exact protocol you need to leverage its power. What You'll Learn Glucosamine Sulfate Demystified: Understand what glucose amino glycans are and why they are the essential "joint juice" responsible for attracting and holding water in your cartilage and discs. The Arthritis Kicker: How non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) can inhibit the production of vital glucosamine, potentially accelerating arthritis and degeneration. The Role of Organization: The fascinating backstory and electron microscopy evidence showing how Glucosamine Sulfate organizes and hydrates arthritic cartilage fibers. The Glucosamine Protocol: The optimal dosage (1500mg) and timing (on an empty stomach) required to ensure your body can produce all the other necessary joint-building substances. The Suction Synergy: Why combining Glucosamine Sulfate with spinal decompression is a "magic combination" that ensures the fluid being drawn into your discs stays there, effectively rehydrating dried-out tissue. The Necessity of Movement: The process of imbibition and why joint movement (chiropractic adjustments and decompression) is mandatory for Glucosamine Sulfate to passively nourish and eliminate waste from your joints. The Nerve Connection: How rehydrating and widening the discs directly relieves pressure on the nerves exiting the spine, addressing symptoms like numbness, tingling, and sciatica. Key Takeaway Glucosamine Sulfate is not just a supplement for knees; it is a foundational building block for all soft tissues, especially your spinal discs. When taken correctly and combined with movement and spinal adjustments, it acts as a critical substance that maximizes hydration, reverses some effects of degeneration, and provides the healing materials necessary for true disc repair. Community Chiropractic1442 W. Belmont Ave., Suite 1E Chicago, IL 60657 Call 773-528-8485or visit net to schedule your appointment. Download Your Free Copy: Get The Disc Repair Blueprint and exclusive healing resources at com/bundle Questions? Email drmaj@drmaj.com or leave a message on the Ask Dr. Maj Hotline through the podcast. Not in Chicago? Dr. Maj can connect you with a trusted decompression specialist near you.

Dr. Stephanie Maj takes listeners deeper into The Disc Repair Blueprint—this time focusing on the technology behind Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression. After explaining spinal anatomy in Chapter 2, she now reveals how modern decompression therapy relieves pressure, restores disc health, and helps chronic pain sufferers finally find lasting relief. Dr. Maj shares the fascinating backstory of this life-changing technology, how it differs from old-fashioned traction or invasive surgery, and why precision, repetition, and gentle movement are the keys to true disc repair. What You'll Learn The History of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression: How Canadian physician and biomedical engineer Dr. Allan Dyer pioneered the computerized decompression systems still used today. Why Computerized Decompression Is Superior to Traction: Discover how modern systems—like the Chattanooga Triton Decompression Unit—allow precise, intermittent traction that gently pumps fluid in and out of discs. The Science of Disc Hydration: Understand how decompression creates a natural "suction effect," promoting nutrient flow, waste removal, and rehydration for damaged discs. Acute vs. Chronic Disc Problems: The difference between sudden herniations (the "gooey center" bursting out) and long-term arthritic degeneration—and how both respond to decompression therapy. What to Expect During a Session: A step-by-step look at how the decompression table, belts, and intermittent pull cycles work to restore space and relieve pressure in your spine or neck. How Chiropractic and Decompression Work Together: Why combining spinal adjustments with decompression therapy corrects alignment, restores motion, and supports long-term healing. Real-World Results: From migraines to sciatica, Dr. Maj shares remarkable success stories of patients who finally found relief after years of chronic pain. Key Takeaway Spinal decompression isn't just traction—it's a precise, computer-guided therapy that uses gentle, rhythmic movement to restore disc height, reduce nerve pressure, and promote healing at the cellular level. Combined with chiropractic care, it offers a powerful, natural alternative to surgery for both acute and chronic disc conditions. 📍 Community Chiropractic 1442 W. Belmont Ave., Suite 1E Chicago, IL 60657 📞 Call 773-528-8485 or visit CommunityChiropractic.net to schedule your appointment. 💻 Download Your Free Copy: Get The Disc Repair Blueprint and exclusive healing resources at drmaj.com/bundle 📬 Questions? Email drmaj@drmaj.com or leave a message on the Ask Dr. Maj Hotline through the podcast. Not in Chicago? Dr. Maj can connect you with a trusted decompression specialist near you.

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Maj continues her deep dive into The Disc Repair Blueprint with Chapter 2: The Anatomy of the Spine and Disc Injuries. After the incredible response to Chapter 1, Dr. Maj breaks down what's really happening inside your spine—explaining how your vertebrae, discs, and nerves all work together to keep you moving, and what goes wrong when pain, herniation, or degeneration sets in. She uses simple, vivid analogies (like jelly donuts and onions!) to help you understand how disc injuries develop, how they affect your nerves, and most importantly, how spinal decompression therapy can reverse the damage. What You'll Learn How your spine and discs actually work—and why alignment and hydration are vital to nerve health. The difference between acute disc herniation (when the disc "pops") and chronic degeneration (slow wear and tear). Why symptoms like sciatica, numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness all trace back to pressure on spinal nerves. How Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression creates a "suction effect" that pulls herniated material back into the disc, reducing pain naturally. The secret to rehydrating aging discs using decompression therapy and nutrients like glucosamine sulfate. Why chiropractic adjustments are crucial for restoring alignment so your spine heals in balance—not in compensation. Key Takeaway Whether your pain is sudden or slowly building over years, you can repair your discs naturally. Dr. Maj explains how decompression therapy restores disc height, reduces pressure on nerves, and helps your spine heal itself—without surgery or long-term medication. �� Community Chiropractic 1442 W. Belmont Ave., Suite 1E Chicago, IL 60657 �� Call 773.528.8485 or visit CommunityChiropractic.net to schedule an appointment. �� Get Your Free Digital Copy: Visit drmaj.com/bundle to download The Disc Repair Blueprint and access exclusive wellness resources. �� Connect with Dr. Maj: Have questions? Email drmaj@drmaj.com or leave a message on the Ask Dr. Maj hotline through the podcast. Not in Chicago? Reach out—Dr. Maj can connect you with a trusted decompression specialist in your area.