“Fear and growth go hand in hand. When you courageously face the thing you fear, you automatically experience the growth you have been seeking.” Sandra Gallagher Just like fear and growth, illness and health go hand in hand as well. Let’s face it, most of us don’t address our health until we are sick. In other words, [...]
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. COVID. This virus, and all its variants, is like ALL airborne viruses--unstoppable. Viruses like the swine flu hit 1/8 of people in the world in a year. That one took younger people but do you know why? The younger were more effected because the elderly had some immunity due [...]
“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill This December at Francis Chiropractic we are going do a little GIVE and TAKE! Yes we are going to GIVE you immune support and we are going to TAKE away your toxins! In preparation for our third annual Detox Challenge in [...]
As Thanksgiving approaches my heart is filled with gratitude. The ability to serve this community for nearly 29 years and, as of December 14th, practicing chiropractic care for 30 years, has been such a blessing. I’m thankful that my health has stood the test of time which takes effort and determination to stay fully capable [...]
I had two patients come in the other day with Converse All Star Chuck Taylor shoes on. Exactly the same as they were 40 years ago when I got my first pair! They do have other, newer models of shoes…I know because years ago I blew out my knee on a model that was recalled [...]
The last four weeks I’ve had the privilege of treating an incredible human being. He is 18 months old and has been dealt a tough hand right from the start. He was born with cerebral palsy to a mother with cocaine in her system and has use of one eye because he was infected with [...]
I had the opportunity to hold one of the Bucks' championship rings this past Wednesday with my goddaughter Kathrine. What an incredible piece of jewelry! It got me thinking though, that if owner could have given it to me it wouldn’t have the same value to me as it would to him. Why? Because I don’t own the [...]
Family Drama- We all have it. About eight weeks ago my 86 year old aunt fell and broke ten ribs. I’m not sure how that is possible but she accomplished it! The good news is that she is fully recovered…..physically. She has now entered into, as my spicy mother puts it, “queen mode”. All my aunts providers’ [...]
This weekend my godson ran in a 100 mile trail race in Dubuque, Iowa and Dr. Jean and I decided to drive down Friday night to cheer him on. We arrived around 7:30 pm and Luke would be coming through his 3rd of 5 laps at about 8 pm. After the runners ran the first [...]
My cousin Gina has been involved in the health insurance industry for a couple decades. She is successful at her endeavors and is an extremely inspirational influence in my life. Years ago, Gina was at an insurance industry seminar that dealt in actuary (numbers) science. The instructor was definitely a leader and expert in his [...]
