Health Benefits of Chiropractic During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is such a blessing that we hope everyone can enjoy! Dr. Casey helps moms  feel comfortable and supports them through a healthy pregnancy. 

Research shows that correct alignment of the pelvis and spine contributes to a more straightforward labor with less pain and trauma for the mother and child, and may significantly reduce labor time.

Chiropractic care is has an important component before, during and after pregnancy!! 

Many comments that I have heard from mom’s at my office are:

“I have more energy.” 

“I am able to bend over and pick up my kids without any issues.”

“I can get through my day without back pain.”

“I was able to sleep all night after an adjustment.” 

“I didn’t have any more headaches.” 

“I didn’t have any limitations when I was pregnant.” 

Recipe: Chicken Teriyaki Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • salt and pepper
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar (Substitute with honey or half honey, half brown sugar) 
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Canola oil for frying (Substitute with olive/avocado/coconut oil)
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • White rice, cooked (Substitute with brown rice or quinoa)
  • Broccoli, steamed

My Extra add ins — I would cook them separate from chicken then combine with the sauce at the end or if someone doesn’t like these add ins (my husband) then you can add them to your own!

Edemame, Snap peas, peppers 

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with a salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed frying pan or wok over medium heat.
  3. You don’t want to start the chicken off over too high a heat otherwise it will not cook through before burning.
  4. Add chicken and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink on the inside, and golden brown on the sides.
  5. Once the chicken is ready to go, pour the soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame seeds over it, then toss to combine until the chicken is evenly coated.
  6. Continue cooking, stirring frequently until the sauce reaches a simmer and thickens.
  7. Remove from heat, and serve immediately with cooked white rice and steamed broccoli, garnished with thinly – sliced green onions if desired.
  8. Drizzle the remaining teriyaki sauce over if desired.

* The magic is not over cooking the chicken during the sautéing process. It gives the glaze mixture more time to cook down. Keep stirring the chicken while it is glazing. It will help it not to burn.