Spring Renewal and Postpartum Wellness

Spring Renewal and Postpartum Wellness

Spring is a season of renewal, making it the wonderful time to focus on healing, restoring energy, and embracing self-care. The postpartum period is a delicate time when your body, mind, and emotions are adjusting to this stage of motherhood. By incorporating holistic care into your routine, you can nurture yourself naturally and feel more balanced as you step into this new season of life.

1. Prioritize Postpartum Recovery with Rest & Movement

Your body has gone through incredible changes, and has done amazing things! Remember: recovery takes time. We say “slow is fast.” Spring is a great time to gently reintroduce movement while also ensuring you get the rest you and your body need.

✔️ Rest When You Can – Take advantage of longer daylight hours by napping during the day (when you can) and allowing yourself slower mornings.

✔️ Gentle Walks Outside – Fresh air, sunshine, and movement help boost circulation, improve mood, and support healing. Plus being out in nature, seeing nature bloom and grow, can be healing as well!

✔️ Pelvic Floor Therapy – Balancing, strengthening, and restoring pelvic function is essential for postpartum recovery after both vaginal and C-section births.

2. Support Your Nervous System with Chiropractic Care

Tension and joint restrictions postpartum can contribute to back pain, headaches, and even postpartum fatigue. Chiropractic care helps:

🔹 Restore spinal function and alignment after pregnancy and birth

🔹 Support the nervous system for decreased tension and better hormone regulation

🔹 Improve posture, and reduce stress and tension in your neck and shoulders

3. Eat Seasonal, Nutrient-Dense Foods for Energy & Healing

Your body needs extra nourishment to recover, heal, and support breastfeeding (if applicable). Spring is full of fresh, vibrant foods that help nourish and replenish your body.

🥬 Leafy Greens – Help detoxify and provide essential vitamins and nutrients.

🥑 Healthy Fats – Avocados, nuts, and seeds support hormone balance and healing.

🍓 Antioxidant-Rich Berries – Boost the immune system and combat fatigue.

💧 Hydration – Incorporate electrolytes such as coconut water or mineral packs or sip on herbal teas (such as nettle and red raspberry leaf) to support hydration and recovery.

4. Reconnect with Yourself Through Mindful Practices

Motherhood can be overwhelming, and spring offers an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and work to manage stresses.

🌸 Grounding – Walking barefoot allows the body to absorb the earth’s natural energy.

🌞 Sunlight Exposure – Supports mood and vitamin D levels. 󰩓 Breathwork & Prayer or Meditation – Helps regulate stress, centers yourself, and promotes emotional balance.

5. Detox Your Home & Body Naturally

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your house—it’s for your body too! Reduce your exposure to toxins by:

🧴 Switch to non-toxic cleaning & skincare products – Reduce the toxic load on your body.

🕯 Opt for essential oils instead of artificial fragrances – Incorporates natural aromatherapy and supports optimal hormone function.

🥗 Eat local, fresh and organic (when possible) – These choices limit chemical pesticides and optimize nutrients.

6. Build a Support System

You don’t have to do postpartum alone! There are many options for community and support:

🤱 Mom Support Groups – Connection is key to emotional well-being (and is very beneficial for your healing process)!

🙌 Holistic Practitioners – Chiropractors, acupuncturists, functional medicine providers, pelvic floor therapists, mental health providers, and massage therapists can provide essential postpartum support.

💬 Ask for Help – Spring is about new beginnings, and accepting (and allowing) help enables you to embrace this season with more ease.

Embrace Postpartum Wellness This Spring

Taking care of yourself, especially postpartum, is not a luxury—it’s essential. By incorporating holistic self-care practices, you can take the steps needed to restore your energy, nurture your body, and fully embrace the beauty of motherhood this spring. Reminder: we are here to help and support you along your health and wellness journey. Whether you are seeking holistic care and healing support or tips and recommendations for navigating the postpartum period or challenges you may be facing, we are here for you and your family. Please reach out if you need care or support!

In health and blessings,

Dr. Abbey

@clechiropractic

clechiropractic.com

216-952-3830

From Ear Infections to Growing Pains: How Holistic Care Supports Your Child’s Health

As parents, we want the best for our children, especially when it comes to their health and well-being. Did you know there are ways to support your child’s growth, development, and overall wellness naturally and may even help prevent illness and the need for unnecessary medicine? Holistic care, including chiropractic, offers gentle, natural solutions for many of the common health concerns children face, from infancy to adolescence.

Here’s some of the ways holistic care can help your little ones feel and function their best:

Why Choose Holistic Care for Your Child? 

Holistic therapies focus on addressing the root cause of symptoms rather than masking them. Here are some key reasons why more parents are turning to natural care for their kids:

• Non-Invasive and Gentle: Techniques like chiropractic and craniosacral therapy are safe for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers.

• Drug-Free Solutions: Holistic care reduces the reliance on medications, which can have side effects or lose effectiveness over time. (Note: there is a time and place for medicine, but not every illness or symptom needs it)

• Whole-Body Approach: By evaluating and caring for the whole child, holistic care promotes not just symptom relief but overall health and wellness.

Addressing Common Childhood Concerns Naturally

Kids can experience various health challenges as they grow, and holistic care can be a safe and effective option to support their well-being. Here are a some common issues we see and care for in our office:

• Ear Infections: Chronic ear infections can be distressing for both kids and parents. Gentle chiropractic adjustments help improve drainage of the ears by ensuring proper movement and function of the neck, spine, and even sinuses and lymphatic systems. This may limit or reduce the need for repeated antibiotics.
  
  

• Colic and Digestive Issues: Infants with colic or reflux often respond well to chiropractic care, which can alleviate tension in the body, improve proper nervous system function, and support better digestion.
  
  

• Sleep Troubles: Balancing the nervous system with gentle chiropractic care and cranial techniques are excellent for calming overstimulated bodies and brains, helping children fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
  
  

• Immune Support: Regular chiropractic adjustments (and acupuncture) help boost the immune system by reducing stress and tension and promoting overall balance in the body.
  
  

How Chiropractic Care Supports Growing Bodies

As children grow, their bodies undergo significant changes that can sometimes lead to discomfort, restrictions, or dysfunction. Chiropractic care can help through:

• Improving Posture: Carrying heavy backpacks or sitting for long periods can strain young spines. Regular adjustments promote proper alignment and prevent posture-related issues.

• Relieving Growing Pains: Growth spurts can cause joint and muscle discomfort. Chiropractic care eases tension and ensures proper development.

• Boosting Nervous System Function: The nervous system controls every function in the body. Aligning the spine supports better communication between the brain and body, helping kids feel and perform their best.

If you are looking to better integrate holistic wellness for your family at home, in addition to seeking professional holistic care, you can support your child’s health with these simple practices:

• Promote and Introduce Healthy Foods: Focus on whole, nutrient-rich foods and limit processed food and snacks to support energy and growth. Incorporating foods like bone broth, homemade fermented or pickled foods, and fresh fruits and veggies into every day meals and snacks will set your children up for a healthier future.

• Encourage Movement: Regular physical activity promotes physical and emotional well-being. Bonus if you are able to get movement outside!!

• Practice Mindful Bedtime Routines: A consistent bedtime, limited screen time, and calming activities like reading help children wind down. Find things that work for your family–need some tips? There are lots of resources online and social media to help!

• Utilize Natural Remedies: Essential oils, herbal teas, salves, homeopathy, red light therapy, and Epsom salt baths can provide gentle relief for minor ailments.

Every child is unique, and their care should reflect that. A holistic care provider can create a personalized care plan (and lifestyle tips) tailored to your child’s specific needs. Whether it’s easing colic in a newborn, relieving allergies in a toddler, or managing stress in a teenager, the right care can make all the difference.

At Cleveland Chiropractic and Integrative Health Center, we’re passionate about helping children reach their full potential through natural, holistic care. Our team offers gentle chiropractic adjustments, craniosacral therapy, acupuncture, and other therapies designed with kids in mind.

Holistic care isn’t just about treating symptoms—it’s about empowering your child to thrive in every stage of life. By addressing health challenges naturally and supporting overall well-being, you’re giving your child the best foundation for a happy, healthy future.

Ready to learn how holistic care can help your family? Let us help! Contact us to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward a healthier tomorrow for your family.

In health and blessings,

Dr. Abbey

@clechiropractic

clechiropractic.com

216-952-3830

Managing Pain with a Holistic Approach

According to the CDC,  20.4% of adults in America suffer from chronic pain. 35% of those adults have been experiencing severe pain that they have to limit their work or life activities. Chronic pain can cause a severe impact in someone's life. 

Majority of individuals who deal with chronic conditions have tried a variety of treatments. Some will find the relief they are looking for, while some might not have the same luck. It is imperative to recognize that there is not a standard approach to treat pain that will work for everyone. 

Recently, the medical community has seen stronger evidence of the benefits of holistic care. These include acupuncture, chiropractic care, nutritional supplementation and massage to name a few. 

These are a few benefits of holistic care for pain management: 

• It can often work when more traditional treatments have failed. 

• It is designed to  work with your body's internal functioning triggering self healing, reducing side effects.

• It can reduce dependency on pain medication which can cause or increase risk of addiction. 

• Treatment is tailored to your condition and needs!!!

The goal of holistic approach is to promote the body's ability to heal by also encouraging better nutrition, sleeping patterns, exercises, stress reducing techniques and more. It is ideal to recognize the person as a whole, not only the area of complaint. 

When dealing with your health properly, you are creating a space for healing giving your mental, emotional and physical health the energy and the support it needs to perform your daily activities with more ease. It is never too late to take action. 

Start taking care of your body TODAY!

Dr. Shirley

Cleveland Chiropractic

(216) 952-3830

www.clechiropractic.com