Vitamin D and Your Health If you guessed Vit. D pat yourself on the back or take a bow! That’s right the ‘Sunshine Vitamin’ is especially important this time of year, not that it isn’t important at other times of the year. The reason? If you live anywhere that gets cold you are likely to […]
Guess which vitamin you should be supplementing with this fall and winter?
Bring the kids to meet Elsa at our Grand Opening Event!
Thiele Chiropractic & Wellness will be celebrating our Grand Opening July 17th – 19th. Thursday July 17th 11 am – 1 pm: 11 am Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce followed by food and beverages and social hour. Attending the event will get your name in a drawing for great […]
Desk Ergonomics & Exercises
Desk Ergonomics& Exercise A well designed workstation can work in your favor to prevent extra micro-stress that a person with a desk job experiences. Keep moving! Remember movement is a required nutrient for our body. 1. Adjust your chair so that your hips are flexed at between 90 and 120 degrees. If your feet are […]
The Dirty Dozen & Clean 15
If you are picking and choosing when (or when not) to buy organic, here are two lists that can make the decisions easier. The Dirty Dozen – **Buy Organic** 1. Apples 2. Celery 3. Sweet Bell Peppers 4. Peaches 5. Strawberries 6. Nectarines – Imported 7. Grapes 8. Spinach 9. Lettuce 10. Cucumbers 11. […]
Dr. Thiele’s Top 5 Health Tips
Dr. Thiele’s Top 5 Health Tips 1.) Eat Food from Mother Earth. Organic, raw, and unprocessed is best. Mostly veggies and fruits. Avoid “food” that is processed, genetically modified, sprayed with chemicals, full of antibiotics and hormones, and grown on nutrient depleted soil. Reduce dairy and grain consumption…yes, even whole grains. Choose grass-fed meat, […]
Omega 3 vs. Omega 6 Fatty Acids and Their Impact on Your Health
What are they and what do they do? You may have heard of Omega 3 Fatty Acids (a.k.a. Fish Oils) by now and you may have heard a bit about Omega 6 Fatty Acids, but you might not be clear on what they are and why they are important. Most importantly you might not […]