Cody McBee, DC

More and more adults and particularly teenagers and children are experiencing Forward Head Posture. This is caused by a number of reasons; but particularly the condition has increased significantly with cell phones and tablets. These devices cause us to look down for long periods of time, and our head becomes heavier and places more stress on our neck to keep the head balanced. Headaches, neck pain, arm pain are just a few of the side effects. I’m seeing more and more teenagers with this issue, which can cause long term issues. If you, a family member or friend are experiencing any of these symptoms, please call me for an appointment. There are ways to treat this and relieve the pain.

Dr. Mac, glad to do it, and thanks for the endorsement!

I’m really happy to support local small businesses in Chico! Dr. Mac aka Kevin Mallory is the best IT Apple technician around. Dr. Mac is a traveling tech and makes housecalls to your home or business, which is really convenient. He is honest, dependable, and extremely knowledgeable. It’s really great to have a competent Apple technician in the Chico area that will not only fix all your devices but show you how to use them as well. Who does that anymore?? Well, that is the kind of person Dr. Mac is. He wants you to enjoy using your iPhone, iPad and/or Mac computer. Then, if you run into a glitch, he will fix it for you. That’s why I support Dr. Mac. He provides excellent service from purchase and training to technical service.

My friend, Shelise Irby a Registered Dietician, wrote this about the health benefits of Papaya. This is an excellent example of a food that can improve your overall health! We should all include papayas as part of our healthy food choices. Shelise recommends buying organic papayas, as there are many GMO papayas on the market and they don’t have the same health benefits. So grab an organic, juicy papaya and enjoy! It’s a food you can feel good about putting in your body!

I want my patients to Live Their Best Life! Your health is truly the best investment you can make for yourself, because you only have one! We maintain our cars, but how about our bodies? Our lifestyles are so busy, its easy to put off our symptoms for "another day or time." So I ask you, are you tired of being in pain? Does sitting or standing cause you back pain? Does your neck and upper back ache from working on the computer all day? Are you having foot pain when wal...king or standing? Are you just so tired of being tired, stressed out, and can't sleep? Do you suffer from heartburn during and after eating? Do you have other health concerns you would love to discuss with me? I HAVE AN EASY SOLUTION! I offer a dedicated 15-20 minute appointment for a Complimentary (no charge) Consultation for Chiropractic Care or Functional Nutrition Services. There is no further obligation, so you have nothing to lose. You CAN feel better! I would like to give you the information that you may have been looking for. All you need to do is schedule a Complimentary Consultation appointment. I'm happy to discuss your health issues, recommend my approach to treating you for your specific issue, and answer any of your questions. Its that easy! Hope to see you soon, and remember to share this post with those you love! See more

Conventional coffee is EXTREMELY TOXIC. All the herbicides, pesticides, etc., will wreak havoc on our bodies. Since most of us have a cup of Joe every morning, this affects a lot of people. It may be time to consider organic coffee. Even little changes to your morning beverage can make a big health difference! So are you surprised how many chemicals are in your coffee? Please share this and I’d love to hear your comments! The paragraph below is a quote from the attached ...article. First, conventional coffee is among the most heavily chemically treated foods in the world. It is steeped in synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides a real mouthful with a bad taste. Not only does the environment suffer from this overload, but so do the people who live in it. Farmers are exposed to a high level of chemicals while spraying the crops and while handling them during harvest. The surrounding communities are also impacted through chemical residues in the air and water. These chemical presences are not just unpleasant; many are highly toxic and detrimental to human health.

Hey everyone, Happy Friday! So, FINALLY the FDA has issued warnings for amalgam (Mercury) fillings. This really is a HUGE deal. I’m attaching an 8 minute video on a FDA hearing on the subject. Additionally, under comments, I will add a corresponding article that highlights the amalgam warnings issued by the FDA in September 2020. This is a MUST watch and read, as Mercury is toxic to the body. Please share!

I get a lot of questions about what kind of supplements my patients should be taking. Most folks go to the big box stores, get the most bang for their buck and buy the largest bottle for the cheapest price. The problem is supplements are NOT all made the same. When you understand some of the ingredients, I assure you that you would be shocked at what you are ingesting. I only recommend whole food supplements to support my patients nutritionally. When looking for an excel...lent multivitamin, I recommend a product called Catalyn by Standard Process. Attached is a quick cheat sheet that briefly explains some significant differences between a quality whole food supplement vs an over-the-counter synthetic one. Please share this and post it to your page. People take vitamins to support good health. So, it’s important to know what your putting into your body! See more

Some really good healthy substitutes to replace veggies with carbs. These ideas are becoming really popular. So, take a look! https://www.chowhound.com//how-to-swap-carbs-for-plant-ba/

I get a lot of questions about what kind of supplements my patients should be taking. Most folks go to the big box stores, get the most bang for their buck and buy the largest bottle for the cheapest price. The problem is supplements are NOT all made the same. When you understand some of the ingredients, I assure you that you would be shocked at what you are ingesting. I only recommend whole food supplements to support my patients nutritionally. When looking for an excel...lent multivitamin, I recommend a product called Catalyn by Standard Process. Attached is a quick cheat sheet that briefly explains some significant differences between a quality whole food supplement vs an over-the-counter synthetic one. Please share this and post it to your page. People take vitamins to support good health. So, it’s important to know what your putting into your body! See more

This is a good easy read on the importance of why we should be eating healthy fats as part of a healthy diet, and how good fats can improve your overall health.

Some really good healthy substitutes to replace veggies with carbs. These ideas are becoming really popular. So, take a look! https://www.chowhound.com//how-to-swap-carbs-for-plant-ba/

Abrupt, severe leg cramps are extremely painful, particularly in the calf muscle. However, they are quite common. The good news is that they are easy to resolve. Leg cramps and cramps in the feet are caused by an imbalance of Calcium and Magnesium in the body. Once these minerals are balanced by taking the appropriate dose of Calcium and Magnesium, the cramps disappear. Don’t suffer needlessly! If you suffer from this condition, call me for an appointment. Please read and share the blog post below for additional information on getting rid of these muscle cramps once and for all!

Thought this would be a good post as I see this a lot in my practice. Neck problems can be the cause of arm, wrist and hand pain, numbness, tingling and/or weakness. Please share this if you know anyone who may be experiencing these symptoms.

My name is Cheryl and I'm Dr. Cody's wife. Not only are our patients looking for natural skin care alternatives, but so am I. Let me just say, I am thrilled with the Natural Nook Farm soaps! Once I learned of the variety of the soaps Jenny makes, I contacted her for some advice on my selection, since I have never used goat milk soaps before. Jenny was gracious, patient with my questions and extremely knowledgeable. I ordered almost immediately after communicating with her! Ab...out three days later, I received my goat milk soap bars, perfectly packaged and wrapped. Because I have never used goat milk soap before, I really did not know what to expect. However, I want to say these soaps are FABULOUS! The soaps not only smell wonderful, but more importantly they have a rich, luxurious lather that feels like satin against my skin! The soap was so moisturizing, I did not even have to use a separate moisturizer after my shower! Amazing! I also purchased the plain bar to use on my face. It, too, is soft and silky and keeps my skin feeling clean without a heavy, drying feeling afterwards! I encourage everybody to give Natural Nook Farm goat milk soaps a try. I don't think you will be disappointed! In fact, I already placed a second order for a gift!

Quick Health Tip: Replace your table salt, which has been refined and over processed, with unrefined sea salt. Unrefined sea salt contains important trace minerals your body needs. Sea salt is also good "food" for your adrenal glands. A small pinch of sea salt in a glass of water that you sip on throughout the day is a great way to incorporate these essential nutrients into your body. There is even discussion that the trace minerals found in sea salt may actually help regulate blood pressure. Unrefined sea salt will generally have a pinkish or grayish color due to the trace minerals found in it. I still recommend using sea salt sparingly; but next time you grab for the salt, grab the sea salt and get the benefits of the trace minerals too.

Hi Everyone! I get a lot of questions from patients about natural skin care products. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and absorbs everything you put on it. So, using natural skincare products is an excellent idea to incorporate into your healthy lifestyle. Most skincare products are filled with detergents, chemicals, dyes, synthetic fragrances and more. So, I’d like to introduce you to Jenny Whitney with Natural Nook Farm. Making natural goat milk soaps are he...r specialty and boy is she knowledgeable. She even raises her own goats, so she has complete control over her end product. Jenny uses all natural ingredients along with essential oils (if you wish) for the perfect PH balanced soap. She will even custom blend a soap to meet your skin’s unique needs. It doesn’t get better than that! She also has a great variety of in stock options as well. Check out her Facebook page below. I have added her website in the comments for easy reference. Her site has more detailed information on her soaps. Be sure to check out her videos and pictures of her goats. Jenny is friendly, very knowledgeable and willing to help, so please contact her for additional information!

Hey everyone! I wanted to followup on the prior post on digestion issues. This is a huge and very common problem. My two go to products for these issues are Zypan and Multizyme by Standard Process. Zypan is a form of hydrocloric acid which is essential to break down minerals and proteins in the stomach. Minerals and proteins are the two hardest things to breakdown and digest. Multizyme contains 5 pancreatic enzymes that breakdowns carbohydrates (sugars) and proteins. ...Using these two products together ensures that the foods you eat are properly digested and then absorbed into the body, so you get the nutrients of the food you eat into your system. By supporting an efficient digestive process, there is no bloating, constipation, heartburn, GERD, etc. Conversely, prescribed proton pump inhibitors (think the purple pill) turns off the HCL and reduces stomach acid that is necessary to digest foods. It may stop the symptoms, but wreaks havoc on the digestive process. Call me if you would like to try these natural alternatives!

Ain’t this the truth!! Hope this brings a smile and a chuckle. We all need it! .

Here is a followup article on the previous post on the possibility of herd immunity to COVID-19 here in California. Stanford released the results of its research. A larger study is being done in SoCal. Those results, I understand, may be released sometime next week.

Cheryl’s cousin sent her this interesting news article/video from a Bay Area news station. It’s about the possibility of California having a herd immunity from COVID-19. It is currently being studied by Stanford. That said, please continue to social distance, wash your hands thoroughly and often, eat nutrient dense foods; and get outside, exercise and get some healthy vitamin D! And, if you are needing chiropractic treatment, my office is open as an essential business. Be well...