The Chiropractor’s Wife

This is a blog about my learning curve on functional medicine and natural health, plus some of the enlightening (and slightly strange) adventures I’ve had with my chiropractor. Enjoy!

–Shannon

Backpacking on Pine Mountain

Backpacking on Pine Mountain

The chiro and I hit the trails for a full 3 days of backpacking and I'm happy to report that, after 23 miles of hiking with a 25-27 lb pack, I lived to write this post! ...more

Foundational Health ,Exercise nutrition Addisons Disease faith and healing autoimmune alternative healthcare &chiropractor's wife

April 16, 20257 min read

Healing and The Chosen--It's Only a Matter of Time

Healing and The Chosen--It's Only a Matter of Time

A Christian perspective about healing in God's time and why we're sometimes asked to wait. ...more

Foundational Health ,pain management &faith and healing

March 10, 20254 min read

When Healing Doesn't Happen

When Healing Doesn't Happen

We want people to believe healing is possible, because it is. But it doesn't always come in the ways we're seeking. ...more

Foundational Health ,autoimmune healing infertility &Addisons Disease

February 27, 20257 min read

Mental Preparation for The Cleanse

Mental Preparation for The Cleanse

You shouldn't apologize for or have to defend your health goals, but sometimes that's easier said than done. Here are some tips if you're embarking on a new effort. ...more

Foundational Health ,21-Day Cleanse Food detoxification nutrition autoimmune healing nutrition supplements &Standard Process

January 21, 20255 min read

Setting The Right Fitness Goals

Setting The Right Fitness Goals

What's got you moving these days? If you're still working on that and not sure what to focus on, get some inspiration here! ...more

chiropractic care ,Exercise Balance Therapy pain management nutrition &Addison's Disease

January 14, 20255 min read

The Pickle Jar Podcast

The Pickle Jar Podcast

Learn about adrenal insufficiency, often diagnosed as Addison's Disease, from a podcast conversation between 2 women who are learning to live life fully despite the diagnosis. ...more

Foundational Health ,autoimmune healing Addison's Disease nutrition autoimmune &adrenal insufficiency

August 29, 20242 min read

Travel… and the Little Things

Travel… and the Little Things

A reminder to appreciate the little things in your healing journey! ...more

Foundational Health ,autoimmune healing Addison's Disease autoimmune &alternative healthcare

August 28, 20243 min read

The Value of a Continuous Glucose Monitor

The Value of a Continuous Glucose Monitor

An introduction to the practice of monitoring blood sugar through a CGM, and why even though I'm not diabetic I can still benefit. ...more

Foundational Health ,aging Food Exercise autoimmune healing Addison's Disease nutrition autoimmune alternative healthcare &adrenal insufficiency

June 26, 20243 min read

Living with a Rare Disease

Living with a Rare Disease

A post about my experience so far with Addison's Disease, or primary adrenal insufficiency. ...more

autoimmune healing ,Addison's Disease autoimmune &adrenal insufficiency

March 13, 202410 min read

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