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I was sitting at my desk at my insurance job, thinking about chiropractic. Google kept showing me article after article about this new discovery that had captured my attention. For the first time, I had found something I could pursue with both purpose and passion. It felt like a much better fit than insurance ever did, and even more fulfilling than journalism would have been. I remember walking into my insurance boss's office and saying, "I don't think this job is the right f

If you've been feeling tired no matter how much you sleep, wired but exhausted, or like your stress response is stuck in overdrive, you're not alone. Modern life asks a lot of our nervous systems, and our adrenal glands are often working overtime to keep up. While there's no substitute for rest, good nutrition, and medical care when needed, many people are turning to essential oils for adrenal support as a complementary part of their self-care routine. In this post, we'll ex

Ethan, my three-year-old, was riding his Strider bike through Nana's house when Ellen and I walked in. At Nana's house, pretty much anything goes, so it felt like we had stepped into a three-ring circus. Within seconds, Ethan jumped off his bike to wrestle with his brothers because Isaac or Evan had dared to touch one of "his" toys. Typically, Isaac and Ethan are the ones who clash the most. But lately, Evan has started standing up for himself. At just 17 months old, he can't