MaxLife

08/06/2025

No, our chiropractors aren’t all 7 years old. But some of them act like it! We like to have fun. We like you to feel welcomed no matter what. We like being your buddy.

Healthcare doesn’t need to feel sterile.
It doesn’t require a white coat.
It doesn’t need to be another pain in your butt.

You can have fun, feel like you have a new friend and still get the best care in town.

If you haven’t yet, come check us out. We promise Gentry won’t be your doctor.

07/31/2025

We were honored yesterday as a winner of the Des Moines’ People’s Choice award for Chiroprators. Thank you for trusting us in a way that makes this possible. We look to always improve and make you feel valued every time we get to interact with you. And a huge thank you to our team that makes this all possible!

07/21/2025

Scar Tissue

We all have it. It usually came from an injury or wound at some point. Many times it’s not the prettiest thing. Usually it still gets painful here and there depending on what you might be doing. It’s typically stronger than the first version because the body lays down more tissue to build it up and protect it. It’s also that little reminder of something that happened at some point along the way that really sucked in the moment but turned out to not be that bad. It got better.

Yes, I’m referring to physical scar tissue here but as I wrote this earlier and re-read it I realized that this applies to the emotional scar tissue of life. Many times we don’t think about this. Those things that happened along the way that leave a scar on our heart and soul in some way. Something that about sucked the life out of you in the moment and then looking back you’re “proud” of that scar. You’re proud because you healed. You overcame that situation. You’re “tougher” now than before. And that’s a fact. Physical scar tissue is stronger than normal tissue. It’s denser. It’s more adaptive. Your body said, if this happens again I want this area to be stronger and more resilient that second time. I don’t want the skin to break. And it won’t. Not easily.

It’s the same for you emotionally and in your heart. The things that almost break you are what ultimately build you. It’s a form of forging that happens. Forging only happens with heat. Heat is discomfort. Without the challenge you don’t get stronger and more resilient in life. Without more resilience you don’t grow WHO you are.

Be proud of your scars. Show them off. They are the story of your life and who you have become. Yes I’m talking about that surgery scar on your shoulder or knee but I’m also talking about that story you have of overcoming the life challenge that almost broke you years back. But it didn’t. It built you who you are. Now look at you. You know what I’m talking about. That scar is part of your story. Own it. Love it.

07/15/2025

July 2025 - Functional Medicine Monthly Email:
Air Purifiers, At Home Stomach Acid Test, and Summer Recipes
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At Home Stomach Acid Test Ever wondered if you have low stomach acid? Is that the cause of your GI issues - bloating, burping, gassiness. Or the cause of nutrient deficiencies? Chronic SIBO?  Poor stomach acid gets very villainized for being the cause of heartburn/GERD/reflux but it is often a too...

07/08/2025

If you were “lucky” you got the chance to purchase some ice cold flavored Hydrate from a pack of 3 kids at the clinic yesterday. Here’s some pics from how it started and how it ended in a wrestling match and standing on the table. Overall they had fun, didn’t offend too many people and learned how “good” customer service and a little hard work and planning can be a good thing in life. They also sharpened some interpersonal skills along with Kam learning that licking the scoop off before you fill someone’s drink is somewhat frowned upon. 🤷‍♂️

06/20/2025

When you work together long enough you start dressing alike!

06/16/2025

June - Functional Medicine Monthly Email -

A Guide to Non-Toxic Sunscreen Don't get me wrong... I do NOT want you to be afraid of the sun. If anything we are hiding from the sun too much. We primarily get Vitamin D through the sun so aim to get skin exposure for 10-15 minutes multiple days a week. Ironically (but actually not), lower Vitamin...

05/29/2025

Truth.

05/27/2025

More feet! This is a future D1 Volleyball player who came in with a lot of back pain last week. The top picture shows the imbalance of her pelvis that was putting massive strain on her lower back and even causing some hip and knee issues. We spent 10 minutes figuring things out and adjusting her to find "balance" to her structure.

She got off the table and could feel the difference in the first step. She didn't realize how far off she had been and the toll is was taking on her body. Most athletes don't get the symptoms until well down the line as their bodies are great at adapting to the stressors on them. That's why regular care like this keeps the big injuries away and the things that cut careers short out of their lives. Problems like this create back pain, knee tendonitis, hip labral tears, foot problems and stress fractures and even shoulder problems due to the way the body adapts.

Little problems turn into big problems when left alone!

It's not worth the pain to wait in so many ways.

05/20/2025

Chiropractic care is a natural approach to enhancing the body’s ability to function properly by addressing interferences within the nervous system.

Some causes of infertility, according to the American Pregnancy Association, are improper nervous system function, poor nutrition, high stress, and poor lifestyle habits.

We cannot create a baby when running from a bear. Sympathetic dominance shunts all of our resources to vital organs and shuts down the processes that are not important for survival (I know males might think otherwise on this one 😜).

Just know that no matter your situation, you are not alone. Let us support you. 🤍

05/19/2025

Walking is so simple, it’s free and yet so impactful.

Do it daily and you’ll understand the benefits not just for your body but also your mind.

Give it a try.

05/18/2025

Either he really likes Dr. Lydia or she has good jokes? We're guessing it's that he really enjoys her because we've heard her jokes before!

Delta Health offers Chiropractic care, Functional Medicine, and massagetherapy services in Clive near Des Moines, IA. Click or call (515) 474-7300 for more information.