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Our Community Monthly Events

25 Monday Aug 2014

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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!

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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!

August is National Breastfeeding Month!

15 Friday Aug 2014

Posted by Dr. Tijana S., D.C. -- healthy.BEing family wellness in Breastfeeding, Children, Chiropractic, Community, Community Business, Events, Family Health, Family Wellness, Infants, Nutrition, Pediatric Chiropractic, Postnatal Care, Pregnancy, Wellness, Women's Health

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breast_feedingAugust kicks off all things #breastfeeding, which means that we have been center stage for some of the wonderful local events to support and normalize breastfeeding.

It goes without saying that breast milk is the perfect nutrition for the baby! Breast milk provides the ideal natural nutrition with significant immunologic, psychological, social, economic, and environmental benefits.

We kicked off World Breastfeeding Week on Saturday, August 2nd with The Big Latch On – Marietta, a local event organized by C.O.B.B. Moms that supports breastfeeding. We had over 50 moms that participated with their babes in the official count of latched moms, plus an additional 100 participants and vendors! Dr. Tijana shared some nutritional tips for healthy breastfeeding to benefit both mom & baby. We had a great showing of community support in the Greater Atlanta area! We’re deeply appreciative of everyone who came out and supported breastfeeding moms & their families! There were other locations taking place all around Atlanta! We’re certainly very excited about helping to organize next year’s #BLOmarietta event!

IMG_4478.JPGIn continued support, we will be a part of this Saturday’s event, A Day In The Park, with the mission of “Breastfeeding: A Winning Goal For Life” to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. The event is organized by the Cobb & Douglas Public Health WIC Breastfeeding Program with the West Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition. Come out and show your support by participating with many local and national vendors! Stop by our table for some FREE giveaways!

We are very passionate about helping breastfeeding moms and babies through chiropractic, nutritional, and emotional support. But not all breastfeeding is as easily achieved as it is often assumed for many different reasons. Our goals is to provide you with educational and practical applications in order for you to make the best choice for you, your baby, and family. We are here to help and offer support in whatever capacity we can and without judgement, so feel free to ask questions and ask for help. If we can’t help you, we have a great number of resources that we can share with you and direct you to other breastfeeding support specialists!

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!

Event: April Desserts & Doulas

10 Thursday Apr 2014

Posted by Dr. Tijana S., D.C. -- healthy.BEing family wellness in Chiropractic, Community, Events, Family Wellness, Pediatric Chiropractic, Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, Wellness, Women's Health

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Are you pregnant or know someone who is?

Come mingle with Georgia Birth Network birth professionals over some yummy desserts.

Meet doulas, prenatal chiropractors, child birth educators, lactation consultants massage therapist and birth photographers.

Drop by anytime between 7-9pm. RSVP if you can!

Admission is FREE. 

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Have additional questions? Contact below in comments, via Email, Website, Facebook, or Twitter?!

Be healthy & happy, Dr. Tijana

Call Dr. Tijana at 770.609.5544 to schedule your FREE consultation and your comprehensive health assessment for YOU & YOUR FAMILY today!

Event: February Desserts & Doulas

12 Wednesday Feb 2014

Posted by Dr. Tijana S., D.C. -- healthy.BEing family wellness in Children, Chiropractic, Community, Events, Family Health, Infants, Pediatric Chiropractic, Postnatal Care, Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, Prenatal Care, Reiki, Wellness

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Are you pregnant or know someone who is?

Come mingle with Georgia Birth Network birth professionals over some yummy desserts.

Meet doulas, prenatal chiropractors, child birth educators, lactation consultants massage therapist and birth photographers.

Drop by anytime between 7-9pm. RSVP if you can!

Admission is FREE. 

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!

Chiropractic & Family Wellness

18 Monday Nov 2013

Posted by Dr. Tijana S., D.C. -- healthy.BEing family wellness in Children, Chiropractic, Family Health, Family Wellness, Infants, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, Stress Management, Wellness

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The chiropractic lifestyle offers choices and benefits for your greater health and well-being for the whole family, from preconception through pregnancy, infancy, childhood, into adulthood and more mature age. Chiropractic allows for optimally functioning nervous system by assessing the neuromuscular, postural, and biomechanical imbalances and adjusting the subluxations to promote the full expression of Life!

Dr. Tijana is an active Webster Technique Certified member of ICPA, the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, whose mission is to advance the public awareness and attainment of the chiropractic family wellness lifestyle!

Hear Dr. Jeanne Ohm, DC speak about the importance of chiropractic for whole family wellness:

For more information, including wellness articles and research, visit the ICPA website!

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

11 Monday Nov 2013

Posted by Dr. Tijana S., D.C. -- healthy.BEing family wellness in Chiropractic, Essential Oils, Family Health, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Stress Management, Wellness

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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!

Chiropractic For Pregnant Mommies

14 Wednesday Aug 2013

Posted by Dr. Tijana S., D.C. -- healthy.BEing family wellness in Children, Chiropractic, Exercise, Family Health, Neurodevelopment, Nutrition, Postnatal Care, Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, Prenatal Care, Sleep, Wellness, Women's Health, Yoga

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Pregnancy is one of the ultimate times of change for many women, on a physical, biochemical, and emotional level. The physical transformation is certainly very significant, including weight gain, postural changes, and hormonal changes throughout the process. The increased stresses and demands on the body may result in some degree of discomfort and may vary among the pregnant moms. The women who were experiencing body discomforts prior to pregnancy may notice an exacerbation (worsening) of symptoms.

According to Institute of Medicine guidelines, the average weight gain for a woman with a healthy pre-pregnancy BMI range is between 25-35 pounds, which varies for underweight pre-pregnant women (28-40 pounds), overweight pre-pregnant women (11-20 pounds), and women carrying multiples. It is important to know a mom’s pre-pregnant BMI range to best determine what the expected weight gain should be and make lifestyle changes accordingly. Excess weight gain can be associated with serious medical conditions:  gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, longer labor times, and increased likelihood for medical interventions, such as induced labor and Cesarean section.

A woman’s posture throughout pregnancy will continually change in order to accommodate the body for the growing fetus. The postural changes are heavily influenced by the secretion of pregnancy hormones, which allow for relaxation of ligaments that support the skeletal structure of the body, especially important in the pelvis during the pregnancy and labor. The woman’s center of gravity will begin to shift forward, even before there is noticeable “baby bump.” In addition, the curves of the spine will start changing with baby’s growth and mother’s weight gain. The curvature in the low back will be increased as the belly continues to protrude forward, which will cause additional stress on the discs between the vertebrae. Subsequently, the curvature of the upper back will increase as well in order to compensate for the load on the lower back.

Although, all of these changes in the body are part of the natural process of pregnancy, it is important for a woman to maintain a healthy (although altered) balanced posture in order to avoid discomfort and pain, prevent injury, and allow the body to transition back into its non-pregnant state post-partum. Accommodating  the growing baby within the abdomen and pelvis with appropriately enabled motion also allows for high instance of proper fetal positioning, less complications during labor and birth, and lower instance of delivery with use of instruments.

What can Chiropractic do for you?

Chiropractic aids in correcting body’s imbalances, evident in neuromusculoskeletal misalignments and overcompensations in posture, especially critical during pregnancy. The presence of these misalignments,  vertebral subluxations, will interfere with the nervous system’s ability to communicate with the body through distorted brain messages. Chiropractic offers a safe, gentle, hands-on approach to combat pregnancy discomforts, such as nausea, heartburn, constipation, back pain, pubic pain, and others. Being under regular chiropractic care will allow for a subluxation-free pregnancy without joint and nerve dysfunction, allowing the body to transition through the stages of pregnancy and prepare for a successful birth experience with a properly aligned spine. Allowing the nervous system to meet its challenges with less overall stress will be able to improve the chances of healthier pregnancy naturally.

Chiropractic care continues to be important after childbirth, especially in the 2-3 months following delivery, as the pregnancy hormones start to decrease making the loosened ligaments more tight again. Helping reestablish a balanced posture post-partum will prevent pregnancy-induced neuromusculoskeletal problem, such as muscle tension, headaches, upper or lower back pain, shoulder problems, rib problems, and more.

Improving health and well-being from inside out can be facilitated through your local chiropractor, with additional support through proper movement, nutrition and ergonomics recommendations, which will help you make significant strides to prepare the body for yourself and your baby.

So in order to make the healthy pregnancy a more comfortable and enjoyable experience, here are a few recommendations to consider:

Movement: Maintaining an active lifestyle will help prevent discomfort throughout and after the pregnancy. Exercising at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes of moderate activity would be ideal. There is a number of low-impact activity choices, such as walking, swimming, stationary cycling, mild jogging (if already a runner), prenatal yoga, gentle stretching, and more. It is important to bring up the heart rate, but not above 140 beats per minute. If experiencing any discomfort, severe pain or other unusual symptoms, discontinue exercise and notify your doctor before continuing. Also, allow yourself the necessary rest, not only during exercise, but in general. Take a nap when tired, elevate your feet when you need a break, and ask for help without exerting yourself.

Nutrition: Nutrient-dense foods are needed for the growth and development of the mother and the baby, which includes essentials, such as protein, calcium, omega-3s, iron, B vitamins (folate), vitamin C, fiber, zinc, and magnesium. Drinking water is necessary for increased demand on the body, enough hydration, increased blood volume and healthy blood cells, breast milk production, and keeping the body at the optimum temperature (especially important during the hot summer months). Avoid processed foods, sugars, stimulants, caffeine, alcohol, and drugs.

Ergonomics:  Wear sensible shoes that are supportive and sturdy, allow for proper support, and are comfortable. (Ladies, give your high heels a break!) You also want to prevent any possibility of injury and/or falls. Remember proper procedures when lifting, even if it’s your baby, by bending your knees, turning at the waist and not the head, and avoiding excessive weight; again, ask for help! During sleep, lying on the side is the ideal position with a pillow between the knees and extra support against the back (full-length body pillows come highly recommended at my practice!). Use proper ergonomics at your desk or workstation for limited discomfort and take frequent breaks every 30 minutes away from your seated position by walking and stretching.

Best wishes as you venture out on your pregnancy! We are here to help you through the process and welcome your healthy, happy baby into the world!

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!

FREE Class: Why Natural Birth?!

15 Monday Jul 2013

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Want to learn more about Natural Childbirth?!

Come to this FREE class:

Saturday, July 20 at 12 pm in Atlanta, GA

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Wednesday, July 24 at 7 pm in Woodstock, GA!

RSVP is required as class size is limited. You can RSVP by clicking on the flyer.

Once you have RSVP’d you will receive an e-mail with directions and more information. I hope to see you there and answer any questions you may have!

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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 Questions Answered about Chiropractic

27 Thursday Jun 2013

Posted by Dr. Tijana S., D.C. -- healthy.BEing family wellness in Children, Chiropractic, Exercise, Family Health, Infants, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Spinal Health, Stress Management, Wellness

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There are quite a few misconceptions regarding chiropractic. So I am going to use this platform to explain 10 facts about chiropractic you may have not known. Feel free to ask other questions in the comments below and Dr. Tijana would be thrilled to answer them!

1. “Are you back doctors?” No! We are nervous system doctors!The nervous system is your master controller.Your body is a collaborative network of multiple organ systems, which function dependently on each other and are controlled by the nervous system that controls each and every function of the body. The nerves from the brain and the spinal cord travel to each cell of the body to ensure the appropriate homeostatic state of being. The nerves exiting the vertebra along the spine relate to a specific organ system. If there is a disruption in the biomechanical integrity of the spine and/or other joints in the body, it may result in altered physiological function and the body’s ability to self-heal, described as a subluxation. Consider the diagram below to determine which vertebral level correlates to a specific organ and potential area of dysfunction. Chiropractors assess the levels of the spine that are causing the dysfunction in the body system and perform the chiropractic adjustment to restore the proper nerve flow for the optimal nervous system function. You can see why it is not uncommon for a chiropractor to treat a patient with mid-back pain who also suffers from irritable bowel system, a patient with a subluxated sacrum who has been unsuccessfully trying to become pregnant, or a patient with an upper back fixation and acid reflux.

2. “Do you have to be old to start chiropractic care?” No! Chiropractic serves the young and the old alike, by supporting the overall health and well-being of a body. Chiropractors work on infants right after birth to check their little spines for misalignments following the birth process. Chiropractic enables and encourages healthy nervous system and brain development in children, which continues into old age. As a person gets older, chiropractic encourages proper range of motion, balance, coordination, and overall integration processes to keep the body at optimal function physically, chemically, and emotionally.

3. Should I see a chiropractor if I don’t have any pain? No! Pain is not the first symptom. As a matter of fact, pain is the final manifestation of an underlying problem or dysfunction that may have been present for months or years. However, pain may be what brings many people into chiropractic offices. It is important to remember that absence of pain does not indicate that you are healthy and not having any underlying physical, chemical, and emotional dysfunction.

4. “I’ve tried chiropractic once, but it did not help! Why did it not work?” Trying chiropractic once is similar to going for one workout and expecting to be in perfect shape at that instant! People who have musculoskeletal problems typically did not acquire them overnight; therefore, it would be unrealistic to assume that they will go away overnight as well. In addition, there may be complicating factors affecting your ability to heal, which is why you are evaluated for postural misalignments, diet and nutritional deficiencies, ergonomics, and other lifestyle factors that may impede your ability to see the expected results. Successful chiropractic patients accept responsibility for their health and are pro-active in how they participate in it.

5. “Do I have to go to a chiropractor forever?” No! But you may want to once you’ve started because you didn’t realize how great getting adjusted is. Wellness or maintenance care is recommended following the initial issue or complaint to continue to ensure that proper motion is being maintained in your spine and that your nervous system is functioning optimally. At that point, most people choose to come see their chiropractor weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly based on the needs of their lifestyle.

6. “Can chiropractic keep me from getting sick?” Yes, as studies have indicated that adjustments consistently reduce the production of pro-inflammatory mediators associated with tissue damage and pain, and may also enhance the production of immunoregulatory complexes important for healthy immune system defense. Regular chiropractic adjustments continue to maintain the nervous system function at an optimum and will address any areas of dysfunction that may happen if the immune system is fighting an infection, allowing the body to heal itself from the inside out.

7. “Can chiropractic help me perform better?” Yes, and it is the reason that most world-class athletes use chiropractors as part of their support team. Chiropractic can help prevent injuries, speed injury recovery, improve balance and coordination, and give them a greater competitive edge. Ever heard of Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Michael Phelps, Tom Brady, Evander Holyfield?! All of them, amongst many others including Olympic athletes and all professional sports teams in US and other countries, are treated by chiropractors on a regular basis to stay well and perform better!

8. “Can an adjustment hurt me?” No! While some people are hesitant about the neck adjustments, imagining the action-movie-style maneuver, the adjustment in the neck and all the other joints in the body are delivered with a specifically directed thrust applied to a specific segment in the spine to remove the subluxation at the point of dysfunction. It may be accompanied with a popping or cracking sound, called cavitation, which is created within the joint space as a result of the gasses being released from the joint capsule.

9. “Can I See a Chiropractor if I’m Pregnant?” Yes! Anytime is a good time for a better functioning nerve system. Pregnant mothers find that chiropractic adjustments improve their symptoms during pregnancy and delivery for themselves and the baby, experience significantly reduced labor times, and decrease the need for painkillers. Adjusting methods are always adapted to a patient’s size, weight, age, condition of health, and the stage of pregnancy.

10. “Do newborn babies need chiropractic adjustments?” Yes, even with today’s “natural” childbirth methods, which can affect an infant’s spine. Spinal distress and its effects on the nervous system may manifest as poor appetite, erratic sleeping habits, unusual crying patterns, and colic. Pediatric adjustments are safe and gentle with only very minimal amount of pressure that you would use on your closed eyelid.

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Baby D after his adjustment in the Office!
His first one was at 3 days old!

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!

Pregnancy & Chiropractic

27 Wednesday Feb 2013

Posted by Dr. Tijana S., D.C. -- healthy.BEing family wellness in Breathing, Chiropractic, Exercise, Family Health, Infants, Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, Sleep, Spinal Health, Stress Management, Wellness, Women's Health, Yoga

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Chiropractic care can be instrumental before, during, and after pregnancy to maintain a well functioning nervous system for the mother and the baby to prepare for a successful pregnancy. Many times pregnancy discomforts are assumed to be a part of the process, but there is no need to suffer. Chiropractic offers a safe, gentle, hands-on approach to combat pregnancy difficulties, such as nausea, heartburn, constipation, back pain, pubic pain, and others. Being under regular chiropractic care will allow for a subluxation-free pregnancy without joint and nerve dysfunction, allowing the body to transition through the stages of pregnancy and prepare for a successful birth experience with a properly aligned spine.

Here are some tips on keeping the spine in a good and healthy shape with a lower risk of injury to abdominal and pelvic musculature as well as the spine and pelvis:

When sitting up from a lying position: Bend the knees, roll over to one side, and push up with the arms, instead of using, and possibly straining abdominal muscles.

When standing: Keep the knees unlocked. Do not push the tummy forward with the hands on the hips. Wear comfortable, supportive shoes and refrain from wearing high heels. Before standing up, make sure to maintain full contact with the ground by placing your feet firmly first. If twisting the body, move the whole body starting with the feet. Avoid carrying other young children whenever possible to decrease the risk of abdominal injury. If standing for extended time period, place one foot on a small box or something similar to reduce the pressure, and possible pain, on the low back; and switch legs often.

Maintaining a healthy spine during the pregnancy is extremely important.

Exercise: Perform regular moderate cardio- and strength-training routine. Keep the pelvic floor muscles strong. Stretch gently every day. Develop a breathing routine, especially concentrating on the lower abdomen and if stressed. Do prenatal yoga to strengthen your muscles, practice breathing, and cultivate a sense of calm. Swim for non-weight-bearing exercise to make it easier on the joints.

Sleep: Place a pillow between the knees and another at the breast level to support the upper body without introducing rotation in the upper portion of the spine.

Allow proper rest and relaxation: Schedule a prenatal massage as often as possible. Avoid lifting heavy objects by asking for help. Do more yoga. Meditate.

Maintain a regular spinal check-up schedule with your local chiropractor for some remarkable benefits:

  • Less back pain
  • Less discomfort in carrying the baby in the third trimester and during the delivery
  • Significantly reduced labor times
  • Decreased need for painkillers
Chiropractic aids in correcting body’s imbalances, evident in misalignments and overcompensations in posture. The presence of these misalignments,  vertebral subluxation, will interfere with the nervous system’s ability to communicate with the body through distorted brain messages. Allowing the nervous system to meet its challenges with less overall stress will be able to improve the chances of healthier pregnancy naturally. Improving health and well-being from inside out through chiropractic as well as proper nutrition and movement, will help you make significant strides to prepare the body for the New Life.

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!

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