Dr. Britt Watson, DC

As we welcome in a new generation of babies that have navigated their existence here during this past year of increased home dwelling *cough, cough* due to CV19 a few must-do's come to mind! . . #1 Encourage friends and family who are looking to conceive or are already pregnant to approach professional guidance on optimizing their diet & lifestyle to support new life. Doesn't matter if that's game plan now, in 5 years, or you're on baby #2, 3, 4, or more! .... . #2 Have them interview a perinatal & pediatric friendly chiropractor (that's me!) to become part of their birthing team. Subluxation patterns within the nervous system are manageable and best kept adapting to serve you optimally in pregnancy stages for both you & baby! . . And #3 Check out my IG story later today on B9 supplementation (one of the controllable factors you can get a head start on years before becoming pregnant!) See more

A new year doesn't guarantee a fresh start, but it can!

2020 CHIROPRACTIC LITERATURE UPDATE : . . . Of the studies included in the following systematic review and meta-analysis, chiropractic users had a 64% lower odds of receiving an opioid prescription than those not using chiropractic! This does not come as a surprise to me, as I get to see walking testimonials every day of people finding health from the inside-out. We get to work creating synergetic communication from body to brain and brain back to the body! A sound nervous system is one that can serve you in times of pain but also in times of your greatest expressions in life. Who do you know that needs to hear this message?

One "common" but not "normal" indicator of a lack in health can be coming from your neck! Less-than-ideal neck curvature presentation happens with and without symptoms! And if you thought staring at a TV screen all day, sitting on endless Zooms, engaging on social media from your phone, or lying on the couch or bed in odd positions were the only ways to disrupt optimal posture - let's have a chat! We see great corrections every day in our office that allow your body to stay tuned up and tuned in - meaning less potential for injuries, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and sluggish reaction timing to environmental cues as you move through your day to day tasks. Here's to getting you on track for a new year, soon enough! https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31955048/

Freedom is not free, and what an honor it is to work with those of you that have dedicated yourself to our country's protection. We are here for you in your right to exercise sound health for all the days of your future!

Happy mid-week! How are you nourishing yourself to your best benefit this week?

What's got you motivated today for living, really getting up and sowing seeds for more in your life? With season changes right around the corner, let's get after our goals! We kicked off 2020 hosting movement classes with @181fitness earlier this year!

Your child's learning doesn't start the day they return to school, it's happening everywhere they turn! Nurture developmental milestones now through ensuring proper communication from brain-to-body. Did you know a child's spine will double in size their first 2 years of life? That's only the start, we can't wait to show you all that your body is capable of, for our community both "young" and "older"!

What ways are you moving yourself from stress physiology to self-adaptation each day?

Embracing your weight is a form of self-love, go with me here. When we accept who we are, and acknowledge all of our physical, mental, and emotional cues - we are in the driver's seat for change. Weight gain, inability to lose weight, weight loss both intended and unintended ... all of these patterns can be access points for learning. . Checking the scale, albeit sometimes necessary in a doctor's office, oftentimes paints a thin scaffolding of a deeper rooted story of healt...h. One worth paying attention to. You don't have to have a plan at first, simply start by checking in with yourself from head to toe - eyes closed, envisioning each organ system. . Common reasons you may find the weight patterns above challenging for you could be from leaky gut dysfunction, gut infections, lack of diverse gut flora, hormonal imbalances, inflammation, or many other debilitating conditions to which have links with the physical manifestation of carrying a healthy weight. . What's one active step you can take? Check your gut health - yes, all the *bugs* that take home within you paired with ones that may be living *rent free* and need to take a hike! The best way to navigate this conversation is in my office, where we can also see that your nervous system is functioning as it should be once you start to adopt gut protocols. . And remember, you are stronger than you give yourself credit for! . See more

Our modern lives look quite different from our ancestors ... wouldn't you agree? . The foods we eat don't have to! And when it comes to having healthy physiology - this means paying close attention to fats. Yes, repeat after me...fat is not bad. It's the type! . You may have downstream effects of fatty acid deficiencies if you suffer from musculoskeletal issues, endocrine issues, cardiovascular challenges, immune issues, allergies, asthma, or depression and other mood disor...ders. . Essential fatty acids are those that cannot be produced within the body itself, we get them from the foods we consume. Ergo, Omega-6's in the form of linolenic acid or Omega-3's in the form of alpha linolenic acid. . But you might have heard more often of the latter benefits of Omega-3's in their forms of DHA (best for brains!) and EPA (best for anti-inflammation!). These fatty acids compliment the required structures of all cell membranes in your body, provide long-lasting energy for cells, support healthy liver function, aids in fat soluble vitamin absorption, deliver protective lining for internal organs, and manage proper inflammatory reactions in your body! . If that isn't impressive enough, check out the fact that in this modern day we commonly consume omegas in the most backwards of ways! Some estimates point to consuming 25 times the amount of O-6's to O-3's! That's no balance act, and to better right our intake here are my favorite go-to choices for getting Omega-3's in! . Try these: Cold water fish in the form of wild-caught salmon, black cod, or tuna. Grass-fed beef, pastured egg yolks, avocados, walnuts, flax seed, or using cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil for cooking! See more

High-'s (the socially-distant kind!) all around today for a patient who doesn't have to rely on her usual timely routine of stretches to get herself "comfortable enough to get to sleep" each night. Has your body resisted chances to SLOW-DOWN and settle lately?

Did you get outdoors this 4th of July? . If you did, are you also one of the 50 million Americans that suffer from allergies? . Allergies account for the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. with an annual cost of over 18 billion dollars (according to research updated 2018)... . An allergy is an exaggerated immune response or reaction to a substance that is generally not harmful ... such as bee venom, pet dander, mold, or pollen among many other food based substances. . When you react with such over-sensitivity, your body releases a flood of chemicals called histamines targeted to then fight off the allergen. Then comes the symptoms ... a response all "allergy-sufferers" despise! . Meanwhile, antibodies are made to tag these foreign substances as foreign - even though they aren't foreign at all. . Have we considered the persistently sterile environment we may have created ... one that involves repetitive use of toxic cleaning products, hand sanitizers, and antibiotics from a young age ... a culprit of making our body unfamiliar to the natural world around us? . We have the freedom to take a step back and re-write a new plan for our health, today! Build yourself a wellness team that will get you moving in the direction you seek for change . Spoiler alert: Chiropractic is a part of that team! See more

If someone you know is expecting in the midst of the current climate of COVID-19, let's vow to extend a helping hand through emotional and physical support There has been rapid increases in self-reported depression and anxiety from pre-pandemic to our current time within the pandemic. As this concerns different people from different angles, keeping this reality private helps no one. It takes a village now to support those expecting, and it will take even more collectivism to usher forward our future brothers and sisters that have been exposed to the fear, panic, and uncertainty since being womb-side. Let love drive our actions this week

One tool to increase your resiliency to distress is learning to meditate! If done efficiently & intentionally it may only require 2% of your entire day. Helpful audio links are included in the article below for starting your daily health practice!

This little one's path towards optimal health began in the womb! Quite literally! Before we met face-to-face, she recieved the benefits of prenatal chiropractic care through her mother's routine adjustments. What a full circle! . . . How old were you when you first were checked by a chiropractor?

Weren't you born equipped with internal systems that coordinate health when operating with the least interference to them? In fact, you were!

Every day is a new testimonial of life-giving news from my patients (cue excitement!), and today we celebrated a milestone! The effects of adding chiropractic care to your self-care are endless and often underacknowleged. If you've not experienced your body working for you, call to get on my schedule. I'd be honored to meet you and develop a plan for your best healing!

If you had 2 hours to donate your time to a relief effort right now, where would it be?If you had 2 hours to donate your time to a relief effort right now, where would it be?