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Back In Balance: Chiropractic & Nutrition, 949 Sherwood Avenue, Ste 100, Los Altos, CA (2026)

01/31/2026

Your "normal" labs don't explain why you're exhausted. 😴

The most frustrating conversation I hear from families 35+:
"I'm doing everything right—eating well, exercising, staying hydrated.

My doctor says my labs are 'normal,' but I'm still..."

😵‍💫 Dragging through my days
🌙 Wired at night when I should be sleeping
🔋 Running on empty while everyone needs me

Here's what's really happening: Most lab ranges are built to detect disease, not dysfunction.

The reality for parents and expecting families:
→ Your TSH might be "in range" but nobody checked your full thyroid panel
→ Your iron is technically normal but barely—and nobody asked WHY it's low postpartum
→ Your adrenals are working overtime but that doesn't show up on standard labs

This isn't support—it's dismissal by data. 📊

Just because something is common doesn't mean it's normal. Your body isn't supposed to feel like it's constantly running on fumes.

Whether you're:
🤱 Trying to conceive and feeling depleted
🤰 Pregnant and beyond tired
👶 Postpartum and wondering if you'll ever feel human again..you deserve answers that go deeper than "everything looks fine."

You know your body better than any lab report. Trust that instinct.

01/28/2026

When you're eating on autopilot, your body is silently struggling 😰

Picture this: You're 35+, trying to conceive, pregnant, or chasing toddlers while juggling work emails.

You grab lunch while scrolling the news, barely chewing, stress levels already high.

Sound familiar? 🙋‍♀️

Here's what's happening inside your body:

🍽️ Poor chewing + stress = digestive chaos
Your stomach works overtime trying to break down inadequately chewed food

🤯 When you eat distracted, your body can't produce enough digestive enzymes to keep up

⚠️ The result? Food reaches your small intestine as "mush" instead of properly broken-down particles

🚨 Plot twist: Your body doesn't recognize this mush as food—it sees it as a foreign invader

💪 The kicker: Your immune system now has to step in to help with digestion, leaving less energy for actual immune function

For families 35+ navigating preconception, pregnancy, or postpartum: Your body is already working harder.

When your immune system is busy doing your digestion's job, you're more susceptible to getting sick, feeling exhausted, and struggling with brain fog.

Just because this is common doesn't mean it's normal. 💚
Simple shifts that make a big difference:

✨ Chew each bite 20-30 times
✨ Put devices away during meals
✨ Take 3 deep breaths before eating

Your nervous system—and your family's health—will thank you.

01/26/2026

When your child is up at 10 PM and you're exhausted—it's not random. 😴

Here's what most providers never talk about: When YOUR body is dysregulated, your child feels it. You co-regulate together.

If you're wired and exhausted and your little one is melting down or wide awake when they should be winding down—that's a shared nervous system rhythm.

For families 35+ navigating any of the five trimesters (preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, pediatric care, or ongoing parenting), this hits differently. ⚡

Your stress compounds. Your recovery takes longer. Your nervous system is already working overtime.

When your body doesn't feel safe, theirs doesn't either. 💔
So instead of chasing:

❌ Better sleep apps
❌ New supplements
❌ The latest bedtime hack

Try regulating the SYSTEM, not just the symptom.
Here's one simple start: Try humming together before bedtime. 🎵

Literally just humming—their favorite song, a lullaby, whatever feels peaceful. It naturally lowers cortisol for both of you.

Because here's the truth: Your wellness isn't separate from your family's wellness. When you feel regulated and supported, they do too.

Common doesn't mean normal. That exhaustion, that overwhelm, that feeling like nothing works—your body is asking for deeper support, not another quick fix.

Ready to address the root instead of chasing symptoms? Let's connect.

Book a FREE 15-minute call at BackInBalanceHealth.com

01/23/2026

☀️ 𝐒𝐮𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞? 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮... 🤔

If you're 35+ and avoiding the sun because of sensitivity or reactions, your body might be telling you something deeper: you could be struggling to digest fats properly.

Here's how it's all connected:
🔗 Sun sensitivity → Limited vitamin D absorption → Lower vitamin D levels
🔗 But the root? It often traces back to your first 18 months of life when your gut was still forming

What this looks like now:
😣 Avoiding fatty foods (even healthy ones)
😴 Feeling tired despite "eating well"
🤰 Struggling with hormone balance (hello, fertility journey!)
😵‍💫 Digestive issues that seem "normal" for your age

For families navigating the five trimesters:
→ Preconception: Fat digestion impacts hormone production
→ Pregnancy: Essential fats support baby's brain development
→ Postpartum: Your recovery depends on nutrient absorption
→ Parenting: Your energy levels affect the whole family
Just because digestive struggles are common doesn't mean they're normal.

Your body is asking for support, not another supplement Band-Aid.

When we address the root—nervous system regulation and digestive function—everything else starts to fall into place.

Ready to connect the dots in your own health story? Let's explore what your body has been trying to tell you.

Book a FREE 15-minute call at BackInBalanceHealth.com

01/21/2026

Movement vs. Stretching: Your Body Needs Both 🤰✨

Here's something I see all the time with my 35+ families:

You're crushing it at work, maybe sneaking in those strength training sessions, but your body is still telling you something's off.

Sound familiar? 🙋‍♀️

Here's the thing—getting up for that afternoon coffee run IS movement (and yes, we need it!), but your contracted, forward-slouched muscles need something more: intentional stretching.

Think of it this way: if you're building strength but not creating space, you're like a house with strong walls but no room to breathe. 🏠

Whether you're in preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, or parenting mode—your nervous system craves both:

Movement to keep things flowing 🌊
Stretching to create space and release tension 🌱

Just because tension and fatigue are common doesn't mean they're normal. Your body is designed to feel good, even during the most demanding seasons of life.

What does YOUR body need more of today—movement or stretching? 💭

Ready to feel at home in your body again? Link in bio for personalized support that actually fits your life.

01/19/2026

Just because it's common doesn't mean it's normal. 💭

Ever notice how your kids (or you!) seem to get sick right after a big push—studying for exams, work deadlines, or just the daily grind of life? 😴

Your body isn't betraying you. It's actually protecting you.

When your nervous system gets dysregulated from go-go-go mode, your body will literally force you to rest.

Those recurring colds? That constant fatigue? Your body saying "enough." 🛑

Here's what can help:
✨ Start with protein at breakfast (blood sugar stability = energy stability)
✨ Create simple morning and evening routines
✨ Listen when your body whispers so it doesn't have to shout

Whether you're 35+ trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or parenting—your nervous system is the foundation of it all. 🌱

Ready to move from surviving to thriving? Let's connect the dots between structure, function, and the life you want to live.

01/17/2026

Just because it's common doesn't mean it's normal. 🤔

If you're 35+ and constantly living "life in front of you" — hunched over computers, steering wheels, or caring for little ones — your body is keeping score. 💻🚗👶

Here's what I see: We spend all day contracting and shortening our muscles, then wonder why we can't relax at night. We curl up to sleep in the same position we've been stuck in all day.

But watch an unswaddled baby sleep — arms completely stretched out, muscles totally relaxed. They don't have years of programming telling their bodies to stay contracted. 😴✨

Whether you're trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or parenting older kids, your nervous system needs permission to truly rest and reset.

Your body craves that baby-like relaxation, but years of stress patterns are standing in the way.

Symptoms are your body's way of saying something is out of balance.

Ready to help your nervous system remember how to truly relax? Let's rewrite those old patterns together. 🌱

There's ideal and there's reality — we're just trying to make reality more ideal, one step at a time.

01/14/2026

Your chronic fatigue might be linked to your posture 🤔

I hear this constantly: "I'm just exhausted all the time." 😴

Here's what's happening: Life pulls us forward—driving, typing, cooking, caring for kids. Our bodies adapt, and when everything happens "in front of us," our muscles work overtime just to keep us upright.

The result? Energy that should fuel your family time gets drained by poor posture. 💪

Whether you're:
🤰 Growing a baby and feeling extra tired
👶 Wondering if you'll ever feel like yourself postpartum
🏠 Chasing toddlers with chronic back pain

Just because fatigue is common doesn't mean it's normal. Your body is designed for energy, not constant exhaustion.
Ready to reclaim your energy?

Let's connect the dots between your posture and how you feel. 🌟

What's your biggest energy drain? Share below! 👇

01/13/2026

Do you think cracking your back or neck is helping you? 🤔 It might actually be making things worse.

Here's the thing—when you get that urge to crack your neck or back, pay attention to how long the relief lasts.

If it's less than 24 hours (and let's be honest, it usually is), your body is telling you something important.

Just because joint popping is common doesn't mean it's normal or helpful for your long-term health. 💡

As a non-cracking, non-popping chiropractor, I see this pattern constantly with families—especially during the five trimesters from preconception through postpartum and beyond.

Your nervous system is working overtime during these phases, and that temporary "crack" isn't addressing what's really out of balance.

Your body craves lasting stability, not quick fixes. Whether it's a holistic Band-Aid or a pharmaceutical one, it's still a Band-Aid. 🩹

Instead of chasing that fleeting relief, what if we focused on building true resilience?

Through gentle, low-force techniques combined with functional nutrition support, we can help your nervous system regulate naturally—so you feel energized and present with your family, not constantly searching for the next crack.

Symptoms are your body's way of saying something is out of balance. Let's listen to what it's really trying to tell you. ✨

Ready to move from surviving to thriving? Link in bio to learn more about our 360-degree approach to family wellness.

01/10/2026

One stretch every hour > One hour of stretching 🕐

I know this might sound counterintuitive, but here's the thing: your body learns patterns. When you sit hunched over a computer for 8+ hours, you're essentially teaching your muscles to stay contracted in that position.

Trying to "undo" all of that tension with one big stretch session? That's like trying to bail out a boat that's still taking on water.

But when you interrupt those patterns throughout the day—even with just one simple stretch every hour—you're actually rewiring your body's muscle memory in real time.

Think of it as hitting the reset button before things get locked in place.

Your nervous system thrives on variety and movement. Small, consistent interruptions to stuck patterns create lasting change way more effectively than marathon stretch sessions.

Just because sitting all day is common doesn't mean it's normal for your body.

What's one stretch you could commit to doing once an hour today? Your future self (and your shoulders) will thank you. 💪

01/08/2026

That 3pm energy crash? Your body is trying to tell you something.

I see this all the time with my clients—especially busy parents who think they just need more coffee.

But here's the thing: when we're hunched forward all day, we're literally making it harder for our bodies to get the oxygen they need.

Try this with me: Slouch forward like you're at your computer and take a deep breath. Now sit up tall, open your chest, and breathe again.

Feel that difference? That's your nervous system saying "thank you."

Just because afternoon fatigue is common doesn't mean it's normal.

Your body is designed to move, breathe, and thrive—but it needs the right foundation.

This is exactly what I mean when I say we can't separate structure from function. Everything is connected.

Instead of just stretching your back (which actually contracts your chest more), try opening the front of your body.

Give your lungs room to work. Give your nervous system space to regulate.

There's ideal and there's reality—and we're just trying to make reality a little more ideal, one breath at a time.

What's one small shift you could make in your workspace today? Your body—and your family who gets the more energized version of you—will feel the difference.

Because when you take care of yourself, you change the story for your whole family. ✨

12/06/2025

When life feels overwhelming, start where you have the most control. 💪

We can't always change our work stress or family dynamics overnight—and that's okay.

But here's what I've learned in nearly 20 years of practice: when we support our physical foundation first, we create more bandwidth to handle everything else.

Think of it like this: if your nervous system is already maxed out from poor posture, dehydration, or inflammatory foods, there's no reserve left for the bigger stressors.

But when we address what we can control—how we move, what we eat, how we care for our bodies—suddenly we have more capacity for what we can't.

It's not about perfection. It's about giving your body the structural and functional support it needs so you can show up fully for your family, your work, and yourself.

What's one small change you could make today to support your foundation?

Common ≠ normal. You deserve to feel energized and resilient, not just surviving each day.

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