Our Community Monthly Events

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We are excited to share all of our monthly events at the healthy.BEing family wellness office and in our community!

We love offering FREE classes in the community to bring you a variety of options for a natural lifestyle, including yoga, pregnancy and postpartum support, cloth diapering, babywearing, and much more.

We’ve teamed up with C.O.B.B. Moms to offer some of their local monthly meetings at our office, so we just want to make sure that you don’t miss any of the excitement.

Our regular monthly events:
1st Tuesday of each month: Emerge Into Light meeting
2nd Wednesday of each month: Simply Blossoming: Prenatal Series (September – Preconception; October – Pregnancy; November – Birth; December – Postpartum)
2nd Friday of each month: BWI (Babywearubg International) – Cobb Chapter @ Champion Kids
2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month: Mommy & Me YogaPlay @ Carl Harrison Park in Marietta
3rd Wednesday of each month: For the Love of Cloth for all things cloth diapers

We will also be scheduling more classes on essential oils, healthy nutrition, meditation, and more soon, so stay tuned  and watch our Event Calendar regularly or sign up for the Newsletter!

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

If you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU & YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!

New Service: Raindrop Technique®

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We are excited to offer the Raindrop Technique®,
as a new service at the healthy.BEing family wellness office!

Raindrop Technique® blends the art of aromatherapy with the techniques of Vita Flex and soft tissue therapy, by a process of layering different Young Living therapeutic grade essential oils to the feet and spine. This therapeutic protocol has been known to increase the immune system function and to create balance and harmony in the body – physically, mentally, and emotionally. In addition, it is a very effective in detoxification and can assist your body in eliminating toxins, symptoms related to stress & health issues and relax muscular tension in the back, because the therapeutic healing process begins on a cellular level.

This holistic modality utilizes 9 different Young Living essential oils, both single and blends, used for this protocol and include:

• Valor Essential Oil Blend
• Thyme Essential Oil
• Basil Essential Oil
• Wintergreen Essential Oil
• Marjoram Essential Oil
• Cypress Essential Oil
• Peppermint Essential Oil
• AromaSiez Essential Oil Blend
• Oregano Essential Oil
• Ortho Ease Essential Oil Massage Blend

What to expect during a therapeutic session? 

Raindrop Technique® combines different healing modalities to create a synergistic effect on the body:

• Aromatherapy – where the essential oils are applied undiluted (NEAT) to the body
• Vita Flex Technique – where slight pressure is applied to reflexology points on the feet
• Feather Stroking – similar to effleurage in massage therapy, which are long, sweeping strokes on the body to simulate a feather touching

Raindrop Technique® is a gentle, holistic modality that offers you the opportunity to relax and can be coupled with your regular chiropractic care and/or a reiki session to enhance your overall health and wellness. A therapeutic session lasts 1 hour, plus any additional time for your adjustment and/or reiki.

What to expect after a therapeutic session?

Most often you will feel relaxed, energized, and with a heightened awareness. Yet as the Raindrop Technique encourages detoxification, you may experience sinus drainage, headache, or an emotional release. All of the effect depend on the individual basis and are affected by multiple factors. SO you should always consult with the doctor beforehand. You are also very encouraged to drink plenty of water before and after your session.

Special Offer

Dr. Tijana is currently offering your Introductory session at $49.00, with following sessions at $80.00 (39% savings). Each session fee includes the $30.00 expense for the essential oils. Call our office at 706.254.4579 to schedule your appointment!

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

If you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU & YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!

10 Household Uses for Lemons

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Lemons are one of those household items that serve a multitude of purposes, especially with anything health related, but they go way beyond that. Besides their refreshing smell and zesty flavor, they can be utilized in many different ways beyond their traditional uses.

So here are some suggestions on how to use them in your kitchen and laundry room:

In the Kitchen:

1. Freshen Up the Fridge: Remove the odors from the refrigerator easily by dabbing lemon juice on a cotton ball or sponge and leave it in the fridge for several hours. Also, make sure to check the fridge for anything that may be causing the bad smell and get rid of it.

2. Fruit and Vegetable Wash: To naturally remove the pesticides and dirt that may be on the skin of your fruits and vegetables, slice a lemon and squeeze out one tablespoon of lemon juice into your spray bottle, because lemon serves as a natural disinfectant.

3. Keep Your Produce from Turning Colors: When preparing certain vegetables and fruits, they may start changing colors once they are cut, especially evident with avocados, apples, cauliflower, and other white vegetables. To combat that, sprinkle some fresh lemon juice over your produce once they are cut to preserve their freshness and color. Lemon compliments fruits and vegetables, so you’ll enjoy the extra freshness in your dishes.

4. Refresh Cutting Boards: If you use your cutting boards to chop onions and garlic, and prepare meat and fish, they may pick up a smell. To get rid of the smell and help sanitize the cutting board, cut the lemon in half and rub the cut side all over the board. You can also use undiluted juice straight from the bottle.

5. Keep Insects Out of the Kitchen: Using insecticides and pesticides in your home, especially the kitchen, may not be something you want to do at the possibility of exposure to your family, small children, and even pets. So to address any issue with insects, you can squirt some lemon juice on door thresholds, windowsills, and into any holes or cracks where they may be getting in. You can also place small slices of lemon peel around the outdoor enterence. In addition, you can mix the juice of 4 lemons (along with the rinds) with 1/2 gallon (2 liters) of water and wash your floors with it.

6. Deodorize Your Garbage : Toss leftover lemon and orange peels at the base of your trash can under the bag and repeat every couple of weeks to keep it smelling fresh.

7. Clean Tarnished Brass and Polish Chrome: Make a paste of lemon juice and baking soda, coat any tarnished brass, copper, or stainless steel, and leave it on for 5 minutes. Afterwards, gently scrub if necessary, wash the item in warm water, rinse, and polish dry. You will be able to remove mineral deposits even on metal stainless steel sinks. For chrome faucets, refrigerators and other accents, rub lemon rind over the chrome metal, rinse, and dry with soft cloth. You will see the sparkle and shine!

In the Laundry Room:

8. Boost Laundry Detergent: Pour 1 cup of lemon juice into the washer during the wash cycle for natural bleaching action, stain removal, and discoloration removal on T-shirts and underwear. The clothes will be brighter and smelling fresh.
For your delicates, soak them in a mixture of lemon juice and baking sod for a minimum of 30 minutes before washing to remove stains without the use of harsh chlorine bleach.

9. Rid Clothes of Mildew: For mildew stained clothes, make a paste of lemon juice and salt, rub it on an affected area, and leave them in the sunlight to dry. You can repeat the process until the stain is gone.

10. Replace Your Dry Cleaner: To remove the yellow stains in the armpits, combine equal parts lemon juice and water and gently scrub them on the stained area, which will allow you to avoid harsh chemicals and expensive bills at the dry cleaners.

Have you tried any of these?! Share and let us know what you think! Feel free to share other suggestions in the comments below!

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

If you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU & YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!

Recipe: Cold and Flu Remedy

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The winter months are only getting chillier and more people are battling a cold or a flu. A few weeks ago, I shared some helpful tips on taking care of yourself or your children throughout the uncomfortable time. Here’s another Essential Oil remedy to help stay as comfortable as possible while you heal and your system is back to a normal state of function.

For this and other Essential Oils recipes I share, I personally use Young Living Essential Oils and highly recommend them,especially since a lot of them can be ingested. But you can also use others and make sure that they are from reputable sources and are organic.

Personally, I have tried this recipe and it works wonderfully.

Cold & Flu Remedy

For one serving, combine:
4 Drops of Lemon
4 Drops of Thieves
3 Drops of Oregano
2 Drops of Melaleuca Alternifolia
2 Drops of Frankincense
4 Drops of V-6 Oil or olive oil or coconut oil

I multiplied the recipe several times, put it in an empty essential oil bottle with a roller ball on top, and applied it to my feet, which works great for adults and children.

Try it out and share what you think! Also, share your remedies in the comments below!

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

If you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU & YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!

7 Natural Cold and Flu Care Tips

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It’s that special time of the year for the holidays, the chilly winter air, and sniffly noses. Winter months tend to keep us warm and cozy, so it is of ultimate importance to take good care of yourself – body, mind, and spirit! We have discussed previously some of the ways to boost your immunity throughout the colder months. However, sometimes that simply isn’t enough to keep the cold and flu at bay, and then we have to get back to the state of health and wellness!

The cold and flu can be very uncomfortable, with body aches, fever, runny nose, and sneezing, and may last between 5 – 10 days, which is the same amount of time as medically treated ones. Therefore, one of the best cures is TIME!

So while you’re waiting for time to pass toward recovery, there are 7 ways to help the time go by with some comfort:

1. Steam it up. Turn up the heat in the shower and close the bathroom door to create a steam room. You can also put some essential oils in the shower and bath; I prefer the Young Living Essential Oils of Peppermint, Thieves, Eucalyptus, Breathe Again, and others. Spend some time in the “steam room,” which will help loosen the mucous and moisturize the nasal passages. Also, remember to follow it up by blowing your nose frequently or suctioning the baby’s nose. You can also use a diffuser with the essential oils throughout the day and evening to make sleep time more comfortable. With a fever, you also want to continue to keep yourself bundled up and sweat it out. Although it may be uncomfortable, a fever is not a problem, but rather it indicates that there is something your body is trying to fight on its own, so instead of trying to reduce it, allow it to run its course.

2. Drink (and eat) up! Increase your fluid intake, which will help keep you hydrated, thin the secretions, coat your throat, and improve your comfort level. So make sure to keep drinking water, warm water and hot tea with honey and lemon, and soups, especially the chicken noodle soup, for its anti-viral properties. Don’t forget to add extra fresh garlic and herbs (ginger, parsley, thyme, sage, turmeric, and rosemary) to your foods! Mixing garlic with lemon juice and honey is another way to help boost your immune system!

3. Use the Neti pot! Loosening the mucous in your nasal passages may be a process, but it’s necessary to help you breathe and continue your road to health. Keeping the nasal passages clear will help prevent an additional sinus infection, plus you’ll feel more comfortable being able to breathe easier. Using the Neti pot with a warm saline solution will help your nose clear and breathable. Again, remember to follow it up by blowing your nose frequently or suctioning the baby’s nose. As a result, your nose may feel a little raw, so putting a nourishing and moisturizing balm, such as coconut oil, under and around your nose will help.

4. Lightly tap the chest. You can lightly tap or clap the chest and back, especially with children. This light percussive technique is done with an open palm and only requires pressure slightly harder than burping a baby; this will create light vibrations that help loosen the phlegm and make breathing more comfortable. Afterwards, it is also a good time to use a vaporizing chest and/or back rub, which could be as simple as putting a few drops of (warming) essential oils in some coconut oil.

5. Get some rest! As TIME is your biggest ally in healing a cold, that also means that you need to give yourself the time to heal, which means that you need to slow down, a little at the very least. I realize that in itself may seem like a huge feat, but it’s necessary to help you heal and spend less time being sick and uncomfortable. Because dragging it out longer than necessary will increase the risk of even longer recovery time and additional infections. So ask for help with the kids, reschedule some events, and stay put and bundled!

6. Get adjusted! Call your chiropractor and schedule an appointment to get your nervous system checked right away; don’t wait! Your immune system can definitely use a boost and the best way you can do that is to get a chiropractic adjustment. We don’t mind that you are symptomatic and we are not afraid to catch the cold or flu from you! All it means is that we’re going to get adjusted as well. Whenever I’m feeling less than stellar, I go see my chiropractor! And it makes a HUGE difference in how my body is able to heal itself!

7. Know when to go see a medical doctor! If you have been giving yourself the time and the care to get healthier, you should be back to your awesome self within 5-10 days. However, if your symptoms have worsened over 5 days or have not improved at all within 10 days, check in with your primary care physician to make sure you do not have a more serious infection or bronchitis.

What have you tried? Please share your suggestions and recipes!

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

If you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU & YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!

Recipe: Natural Bronzer & Blush

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When making your health a priority, you become acutely aware of what you’re putting in and on your body as all of it is absorbed very easily. We often forget that skin is our largest organ and we sometimes fail to take care of it. One of the more sensitive areas of our skin system is our face, so introducing a plethora of chemically-laden products should raise caution. Remember to check out  The Skin Deep Cosmetics Database, a division of EWG (The Environmental Working Group), who maintain an ever-changing compilation of ingredients and products that are safe for you and your family in terms of makeup, skincare, and other personal care items.

We are continuing the homemade natural recipes you can easily apply to your skin as they are literally “good enough to eat.” Today I’m sharing the bronzer and blush recipes.

Natural Bronzer:
1 Tbsp of organic cinnamon powder
1 Tsp of organic raw cocoa powder
1 Tsp of organic nutmeg powder
2 Tsp of organic arrowroot powder or organic cornstarch

Mix all the ingredients while breaking up the clumps in a small 4 oz. jar (I found these very handy for all of my homemade products). You can choose to adjust the recipe for darkness; adding more cinnamon will adds glow, cocoa adds depth and darkness, and nutmeg adds a sun-kissed brownish tint, and arrowroot powder helps lighten it. This makes for a loose bronzer. If you want to make it more compact, you can add 10-15 drops of essential oils, such as lavender or rosemary, to thicken it. Then you can place it in an empty compact and lightly compress it with your hand or back of the spoon.

Natural Blush:
1 Tbsp of organic arrowroot powder or organic cornstarch
2 Tbsp of organic beet root powder

Mix all the ingredients while breaking up the clumps in a small 4 oz. jar. You can adjust the recipe to your desired pink shade by adding more or less beet root powder. You can even add a bit of organic cocoa powder to make the color a bit darker. Test it and play with it to your liking! You can also make it in a compact by adding a few drops of essential oils, as mentioned above.

This is a very simple and easy way to help you clean up your beauty routine! Both work great and smell delicious!

Have you tried this or another version? Please share your recipes, suggestions, or any requests!

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

If you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU & YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!

From Dr. Tijana’s Desk: Season of Thanksgiving

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The Newsletter is out for the month of November!

Fall into Health with Healthy.BEing family wellness this November for the Season of Thanksgiving!

This month is the beginning of a very busy holiday season, so use this as an opportunity to be grateful and commit to enhancing the health and wellness of our community naturally!

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

If you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU & YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!

Recipe: Natural Mouthwash

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Being in the oral health aisle at the health food store can be a bit overwhelming as you are trying to figure out the best choice for yourself and your family. With or without fluoride? What about chemical additives, sugar, and MSG? Definitely the one without the alcohol! Do you want the one for whitening, refreshing, or any other typical dental health tag line?! Plus add the price tag of $8-10 per bottle! You have your hands full; I know I do!

So how about a natural alternative using water with a few essential oils?! If you follow my blog, you know I use Young Living Essential Oils in my home and my holistic chiropractic practice. While Young Living catalog has The Thieves Mouthwash, you can also try this recipe!

Natural Mouthwash:
In a 18 oz. of water, add 
3 drops of Lemon Essential Oil
3 drops of Thieves Essential Oil Blend (this is a Young Living specific blend; you can also use clove, which is a component of the Thieves Essential Oil)
3 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
and mix to combine well. You can leave the premixed combination by your sink and shaking it before each use. You can adjust the taste of the mouthwash to your liking with either more oils or more water. 
You can also prepare it each time before you swish with 1 drop of each oil in 6 oz. of water. 

Have you tried this or another version? Please share your recipes, suggestions, or any requests!

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

If you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU & YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!

Recipe: Natural Deodorant

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Today is the beginning of the new DIY series on natural cosmetic products that can be simply and quickly prepared in your kitchen with only a few ingredients that can be found at your local health food store. Using a combination of recipes I found on Pinterest, I decided to do a test run with the deodorant. Thus far, I have only prepared and have not yet tested it for effectiveness. I will keep you posted on that! Because this was my test run, I chose to make a smaller batch of it and will make accommodations accordingly once I give it a trial period, starting tomorrow during my workout!

Natural Deodorant Recipe

The necessary 4 ingredients:
2.5 Tbsp of organic coconut oil, unrefined
1/8 cup of organic baking soda
1/8 cup of organic arrowroot powder (you can also use organic cornstarch)
10 drops of your choice of Essential Oils (I use Young Living Essential Oils)

Measure the coconut oil; mine was already melted when I used it, but you can also melt it by placing a 4 oz. jar (you’d want to use a larger jar if you are making a larger quantity) in a pot filled with about an inch of water and heating it on LOW heat. Measure the baking soda and arrowroot ingredients and stir them into the melted coconut oil to even out the mixture. Then add the essential oils and mix it all together; I used 5 drops of each Lavender and Joy (a blend of bergamot, ylang ylang, geranium, rosewood, lemon, mandarin, jasmine, Roman chamomile, palmarosa, and rose). The combination of essential oils is entirely up to your liking; as for suggestions, you can try lavender, tea tree, lemon, and grapefruit.

I chose to just leave the finished product in the jar and am content to apply it by hand. If that isn’t quite your speed, you can also put the mixture into an empty deodorant container. My understanding is that you have to let the coconut oil set a little bit by allowing it to harden some in order for it to be pliable enough to be transferred by spoon into the container without leaking. This will be a project for another time for me! I have stopped conventional deodorant over 4 years ago, so I may have to hustle for a container, too!

So try it and let me know what you think! I will keep you posted about my trial run!

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

If you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU & YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!

DIY Series: Natural Cosmetic Products

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As both a holistic family chiropractor and an individual seeking to maintain a healthy lifestyle from inside and out, I have been continually working on reducing the amount of toxins, to which I am exposed at home, in the office, and in my general environment. I am also a stickler for reading labels, which has become an essential part of every trip to the store, both educational and concerning. Even if you are already choosing organic, paraben-free, sulfate-free, phosphate-free, and whatever-else-free “natural” skincare products, you may still be using a chemical-laden combination of personal care products. The Skin Deep Cosmetics Database, a division of EWG (The Environmental Working Group) maintain an ever-changing compilation of ingredients and products that are safe for you and your family in terms of makeup, skincare, and other personal care items.

Besides that, there is also the cost component to it as well. If you have ever done a price check on organic “semi-natural” cosmetics, it may be a bit disheartening. I agree that there are products worthy of their elevated price tag and I participate in purchasing such. I also appreciate being in control of what goes on (and ultimately in) my body in terms of chemicals and toxins, so a little investment in ingredient purchasing (which goes much further than you’d think!) and a little time in the kitchen are make me feel good about where and how I am spending my money.

So with some inspiration from my friend Dr. Robin and Pinterest, I rolled up my sleeves and got in the kitchen to make some skincare products, good and safe enough to eat. Over the next few weeks, I will continue to post recipes of things I have made with only a few ingredients that are easy to come by at a local health food store.

Upcoming recipes to be on the look-out for, as I’m very excited to share them with you and my practice members:

• Tuesday, Nov. 5th – Natural Deodorant
• Friday, Nov. 8th – Natural Mouthwash
• Tuesday, Nov. 12th – Natural Lip Balm/Stain
• Tuesday, Nov. 19th – Natural Bronzer & Blush

Take the journey with me as we play in the kitchen to honor our bodies from the inside out, both in what we are eating as well as what we are putting on our bodies! I would love and am encouraging you to post own recipes, suggestions, and requests for what you are interesting in seeing!

The next DIY series will be on natural hair care products. Keep me posted on recipes, suggestions, and requests!

Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, at drtijana.dc@gmail.com,Website, Facebook, or Twitter!

Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

If you do not already have a local chiropractor, call Dr. Tijana at 706.254.4579 to schedule your first appointment for YOU & YOUR FAMILY for a comprehensive health assessment TODAY!