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A weekly collection of thoughts & insights to inspire healthier lifestyle choices by Dr. Heather Manley, N.D & friends

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As we move into the summer months, I like to remind parents that learning doesn't have to end when school does! Summer reading lists were a highlight for my kids. They would visit our local library, find out what the library was offering, and pick out the books they wanted to read. Just like my…
Empowering kids to develop healthy habits is the foundation of Human Body Detectives. The key is making this a frequent conversation and building healthy habits early so it becomes innate, which carries your kids into adult life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To get my kids to eat more veggies, I had them make their own salads. I would…
I have many, many books on women's health. Some are more for our mental health, some are based in female empowerment, and some are for physical health. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The one book I adore that I don't always speak about is The Red Tent. When I was pregnant with my second daughter, Pearl, I read it,…
There are some mom moments that I am not too proud of, and I begin finding myself comparing myself to other moms and putting myself down. Instead of dwelling in that space, I grab a pen and paper and jot down the top 5 things I have done as a mom that are pretty darn…
Dr Heather’s Book Club 📚For #womensmonth and #mothersday I thought I would share two books that have helped me personally, and that I recommend to all my amazing female patients. Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mamas out there, and happy women’s month to you incredible women! You are loved and appreciated ❤️
I attended a lunch with many women in my early years of motherhood. One woman turned to the group and me and said something like, "well, Heather, you stay at home with your kids, so your life is much easier." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This woman assumed my parenting life was much easier than others, but she had…
History of Cinco de Mayo On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army won their battle with France in the Battle of Puebla. Holidays like these can be a fantastic way to teach your kids about respecting and understanding other cultures and their history. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of the key ways to connect with one another and…
"As a Chiropractor and mother of three boys, it's truly amazing to teach children to trust in the healing power of their own bodies! Dr. Heather has created an unparalleled, educational tool in this book. Readers are captivated as they ride on an exciting adventure, zooming through the skeletal system, learning fun facts, and illustrating…
Benefits of a women’s circle for motherhood: mothering small kids and teenagers is a complete roller coaster- everything from navigating tough emotions and the physical demands. It was hard to carve out “me” time. I mentioned in a previous post my experiences with Tahiti’s women’s circle; however, I began to think how vital this circle…
𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮 2.51 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀: When a wave comes, it washes over you and runs up the beach. Then the wave turns around, and recedes over you, going back to the ocean... This is like the breath, which exhales, transitions, inhales, transitions, and then starts the process again. “Breathing is the missing pillar of health”- @mrjamesnestor…

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