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Girlpower starts in the spine!

Where does GIRLPOWER begin? The mind, the heart, the spine? A girl’s mind is busy this time of year as the spontaneity of summer shifts to the structure of school and there are backpacks, new clothes, cool school supplies, make-up, music and boys to think about.

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The Herstory Of Bones

By Dr. Madeline Behrendt It’s 6:30 a.m. Eyes open to the sun painting a new canvas over the foothills. Ears alert to the sound of morning feet padding through the hallway, destination locked in. The body moves, sleep is surrendered as the commitment from horizontal to vertical is made. Feeling anticipation, the stomach shifts all

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Estrogen, Hormones, Osteoporosis and Bones

By Madeline Behrendt, D.C. The Herstory of Bones We demand and assume our bones will last our lifetime, yet may take them for granted or treat them like a rental car. Care or carelessness – the results are ours to choose. It’s 6:30 a.m. Eyes open to the sun painting a new canvas over the

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Preventing Disease

By Dr. Jeff Ptak The prevention of disease seems to be of major concern to many people these days. The public is beginning to exercise to prevent heart problems and cut down on cholesterol to prevent cardiovascular disease. They are quitting their smoking habits to prevent cancer, and on and on. Prevention of disease, however,

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Girlpower starts in the spine!

Where does GIRLPOWER begin? The mind, the heart, the spine? A girl’s mind is busy this time of year as the spontaneity of summer shifts to the structure of school and there are backpacks, new clothes, cool school supplies, make-up, music and boys to think about.

Read More »

The Herstory Of Bones

By Dr. Madeline Behrendt It’s 6:30 a.m. Eyes open to the sun painting a new canvas over the foothills. Ears alert to the sound of morning feet padding through the hallway, destination locked in. The body moves, sleep is surrendered as the commitment from horizontal to vertical is made. Feeling anticipation, the stomach shifts all

Read More »

Estrogen, Hormones, Osteoporosis and Bones

By Madeline Behrendt, D.C. The Herstory of Bones We demand and assume our bones will last our lifetime, yet may take them for granted or treat them like a rental car. Care or carelessness – the results are ours to choose. It’s 6:30 a.m. Eyes open to the sun painting a new canvas over the

Read More »

Preventing Disease

By Dr. Jeff Ptak The prevention of disease seems to be of major concern to many people these days. The public is beginning to exercise to prevent heart problems and cut down on cholesterol to prevent cardiovascular disease. They are quitting their smoking habits to prevent cancer, and on and on. Prevention of disease, however,

Read More »