The eggs are in!!!! Pop in before lunch time on Friday, but they will chill in our chilly basement over the weekend and will be available on Monday as well

We are also going to have fresh eggs at $3 a dozen in the office on a weekly basis - regular schedule will soon be established - so if you are in town and feel like some fresh eggs - pop in and buy some

Life is busy as usual here at Noonan Chiropractic - both Dr N and I are run off our feet with all our patients and those special people Dr B was caring for. We cannot wait for our new doc to sign up and sign on - we are waiting for him....... His name is Dr Antony Angus and will be floating around getting the hang of things in a couple of weeks time. He and I (Dr Cheryl) will be taking the acupuncture course and so soon there will be three of us able to pin you down!! Within 2 months he will be up and running and those of you who have been receiving therapy in room 2 will be seeing Dr Angus in room 2....exciting times

International Cesarean Awareness Network » Education. Support. Advocacy.

Do you know that we treat infants at NOONAN Chiropractic? All Moms know that babies are better in the mornings, so if you or someone you know has an infant who needs adjusting, please call in on 8275951 so see Dr. La Grange. ADJUSTING INFANTS? CERTAINLY! AUTHOR // Jeanne Ohm, D.C. I have heard that even babies should see a chiropractor ensure they are aligned, especially after birth. My son is seven weeks old and was born via cesarean. I don’t know what you advocate in regards to infant chiropractic care or if you recommend it at all. Please advise. My husband and I have been seeing infants in my practice since 1981 and all six of our children (even though they had natural home births) were checked immediately after birth. This is because as doctors of chiropractic who read the literature on birth and have also witnessed numerous births, we can say that the birth process even under normal, natural circumstances can be traumatic to the infant’s spine and cranium. This trauma may adversely affect the infant’s nerve system function and therefore affect the infant’s future health potential. Most hospital births include unnecessary trauma. The routine procedures of technological birth (anesthesia, maternal positions, a fearful environment) all contribute to increases in complications and often result in invasive, traumatic births. As we are seeing in the US, the startling rise in c-section deliveries is a good indication that these routine procedures are not leading to safer more natural births but rather to the practice of more invasive, unnatural procedures. Infant and maternal mortality rates are rising, not declining. Technology is not necessarily providing safer care. A c-section delivery has as much, if not more, trauma than a vaginal birth. The pull force on the baby’s head and neck during the c-section may be considerably greater than a regular vaginal birth because the uterine muscles of the mother are not assisting the delivery process. Most moms who have had a c-section describe a pulling and tugging sensation as the baby was being taken out of the belly. This pulling (which sometimes even lifts the mother from the table) is the amount of force that is pulling on the baby’s fragile spine. Pulling, stretching, twisting the baby’s spine during delivery is known to cause nerve system stress. Mechanical devices such as forceps and vacuum contribute excessive stresses to the baby’s cranium, spine, and nerve system. Additionally, in a c-section, the baby’s cranium does not experience the passage through the birth canal where the cranial bones naturally overlap each other in the vaginal birth process. This overlapping, passage through the canal and birthing through the perineum allows the cranial bones to experience a natural cranial bone reset. For infants born c-section, we have found that cranial care right after birth is essential as they have not had the opportunity to experience the natural cranial molding. I believe all babies should be checked by a qualified chiropractor right after birth, especially c-section babies who may need additional cranial care. Also, for future pregnancies, you may want to get under regular chiropractic care as well—it will help restore normal biomechanical function to your pelvis throughout pregnancy and facilitate a safer, easier birth in the future. You can have a chiropractor care for you throughout pregnancy as well. Finally, please check out the International Cesarean Awareness Network: www.ican-online.org for additional information in regards to your c-section.

SHAPE ReClaimed Why be resigned to your health? Reclaim it!

Do you have high levels of inflammation? Do you eat all the wrong foods? Do you battle with bloating, joint pain, memory issues, poor sleep or mood issues? Have you tried all kinds diets and you can't seem to stick to them or loose any weight? Why don't you call and come in and try Shape Reclaimed? It is a total health restoration plan. Visit:www.shapereclaimed.com. If you like what you see then call in to see Dr La Grange and see if she can help you reclaim your health. Call 207 8265951

Change has become the new normal at Noonan Chiropractic!! The name of the game is flexibility- after all we are a chiropractic clinic. We have welcomed Dr Cheryl La Grange who offers general $ pediatric chiropractic care as well as a remarkable wellness program called Shape Reclaimed. Dr Nick Beckwith and his wife have made the big decision to return to India to be closer to family and to embark on a new adventure. So if you want to pop in to say bon voyage to Dr B please do so before May 5th when they take to the skies....

Do you really need that MRI of your back?

From Dr. Noonan.. Hi Everyone- Unfortunately this will be my last column for a while. I have covered a lot of ground over the last 3 years and am taking a break for now. This last column is on the usefulness of MRI for back pain. Thanks for reading, and for all the feedback I have received over the last few years. Mike Noonan Doctor of Chiropractic Diplomate in Chiropractic Acupuncture

‘Vegetable oils’ may not be heart healthy after all

Dr. Noonan's column is about the latest reversal on nutrition from the medical profession. It really doesn’t have to be this difficult! Wellness based nutrition recommendations have not changed. Hope you find it interesting!

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Would you like to keep your gallbladder? There are some simple rules to make it less likely you will be one of the 700,000 people every year that have theirs removed!!

Healthy eating class, Fermented or “cultured” vegetables.

Ashley’s next healthy eating class: Fermented or “cultured” vegetables are amongst the healthiest foods you can eat. They combine the benefits of raw veggies (even a little cooking reduces some nutrients) with probiotics, the beneficial bacteria. They have been shown to help not only digestive health, but also the immune system, even brain chemistry. In her next class Ashley will show how easy it can be to prepare fermented vegetables. There will also be some samples for you to try. The class will be at Noonan Chiropractic Thursday, February 18th at 6 PM. Fee is $15, and includes samples of her own fermented foods. To sign up for the class, call the office at 827-5951 or register with the staff member at the front desk. Please include your phone number, in case of cancellation due to bad weather. See you there!

Back, neck pain: The missing piece

This week’s column is on back and neck pain, and how it is often misunderstood. We hope you find it interesting and would love to hear from you!! REMINDER, Dr. Noonan will be a guest on the Maine Calling radio show, discussing wellness. It will be on Public Radio, 90.9 on the FM dial, at noon on Tuesday, Feb 9th. They encourage listeners to email in advance of the show, at talk@mpbn.net or to call during the show by calling 1-800-399-3566.

Is wellness care ‘real’ health care?

This week, Dr. Noonan wrote a case history of a patient who was able to dramatically improve her health- including getting off several medications- with wellness-based healthcare. Also, Dr. Noonan will be the guest on the Maine Calling radio show, discussing wellness. It will be on Public Radio, 90.9 on the FM dial, at noon on Tuesday, Feb 9th. They encourage listeners to email in advance of the show, at talk@mpbn.net or to call during the show by calling 1-800-399-3566. Thanks for listening!