Category: Treatment Options

Exploring Emotion Code/Body Code Work: Healing Beyond the Physical

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By: Nate Wiechmann, D.C.

In the journey toward optimal health and well-being, we often focus on addressing physical symptoms and ailments. However, what if I told you that many of our health challenges are rooted in deeper, emotional imbalances that go beyond the surface? Enter Emotion Code and Body Code work – holistic healing modalities that delve into the profound connection between our emotional well-being and physical health.

What is Emotion Code/Body Code Work?

Emotion Code and Body Code work are energy healing techniques developed by Dr. Bradley Nelson, aimed at identifying and releasing trapped emotions and imbalances in the body’s energy field. These modalities operate on the principle that unresolved emotional baggage and energetic imbalances can manifest as physical symptoms and health issues.

How Does it Work?

Emotion Code/Body Code practitioners use muscle testing or applied kinesiology to communicate with the body’s innate intelligence and identify areas of imbalance. Through a series of targeted questions, they uncover trapped emotions – unresolved feelings from past experiences – and release them using magnetic energy.

Trapped emotions can disrupt the body’s natural energy flow, leading to physical discomfort, illness and emotional distress. By releasing these trapped emotions, Emotion Code/Body Code work aims to restore energetic balance, promote healing and alleviate symptoms.

How Can it Help You?

Emotion Code/Body Code work can offer profound benefits for individuals struggling with a range of health issues, including chronic pain, anxiety, depression and unresolved trauma. By addressing the root cause of symptoms – often buried deep within the subconscious mind – these modalities facilitate healing on a holistic level.

Moreover, Emotion Code/Body Code work is not limited by time or space. It can address inherited emotional imprints and ancestral trauma passed down through generations, offering liberation and healing for individuals and their lineage.

Embracing Emotion Code/Body Code work as part of your holistic healing journey can empower you to release emotional baggage, break free from limiting beliefs and cultivate greater emotional resilience and well-being. By honoring the profound connection between our emotional and physical health, we can unlock the door to true healing and vitality.

Are you ready to explore the transformative power of Emotion Code/Body Code work? Contact us to learn more about how these modalities can support your journey toward optimal health and emotional well-being. Or, use our online scheduling tool to book an appointment.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for PTSD Relief

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that can severely impact an individual’s quality of life. Traditional treatments often provide limited relief, leaving many searching for alternative therapies. Among these, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has emerged as a promising option, offering hope for those struggling with PTSD. In this blog post, we’ll explore how HBOT works and its potential benefits in alleviating PTSD symptoms.

Understanding PTSD

Before delving into HBOT’s benefits, it’s essential to understand PTSD. This condition can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, leading to symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, hyper-vigilance and mood disturbances. PTSD can significantly impair daily functioning and diminish overall well-being, making effective treatment crucial for recovery.

How HBOT Works

HBOT involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, allowing the lungs to absorb a higher amount of oxygen than usual. This increased oxygen concentration in the bloodstream promotes healing by enhancing oxygen delivery to tissues throughout the body, including the brain.

Benefits of HBOT for PTSD Relief

  1. Reduces anxiety and depression: HBOT has been shown to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression commonly associated with PTSD. The increased oxygen levels in the brain help regulate neurotransmitter function, promoting a sense of calm and emotional stability.
  2. Enhances cognitive function: PTSD often impairs cognitive function, leading to difficulties with memory, concentration and decision-making. HBOT supports brain health by improving blood flow and oxygenation, thereby enhancing cognitive abilities.
  3. Alleviates of sleep disturbances: Many individuals with PTSD struggle with sleep disturbances, including insomnia and nightmares. HBOT can help regulate sleep patterns by promoting relaxation and reducing hyperarousal, leading to improved sleep quality and duration.
  4. Reduces PTSD symptoms: Studies have shown that HBOT may reduce the severity of PTSD symptoms, including intrusive thoughts, avoidance behaviors and heightened reactivity. By addressing the underlying neurobiological mechanisms of PTSD, HBOT offers holistic symptom relief.
  5. Promotes of neuroplasticity: HBOT stimulates neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize and form new neural connections. This process is essential for overcoming trauma-related changes in the brain and fostering resilience in individuals with PTSD.
  6. Accelerates healing of trauma-related injuries: In addition to its psychological benefits, HBOT promotes physical healing by accelerating tissue repair and reducing inflammation. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals with PTSD who have sustained physical injuries during traumatic events.

By addressing the physiological and psychological aspects of trauma, HBOT offers a comprehensive approach to healing that complements traditional therapies. As research continues to uncover the therapeutic potential of HBOT, it remains a beacon of hope for those seeking relief from the debilitating effects of PTSD. If you or a loved one are experiencing PTSD symptoms, consider exploring HBOT as part of a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals. Contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Supporting Mental Health: Our Comprehensive Approach to Healing

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Picture of Nate Wiechmann, D.C., laughing with a patient at Pott. County Sports & Family Chiropractic

At Pott. County Sports & Family Chiropractic, we understand the interconnectedness of physical and mental well-being. That’s why we offer a range of services designed to support mental health and holistic healing.

Here’s how our comprehensive approach can benefit you:

  1. Chiropractic Care: Chiropractic adjustments play a crucial role in supporting mental health by promoting alignment and balance in the nervous system. Misalignments in the spine can interfere with nerve function and disrupt the body’s ability to cope with stress. Through gentle and precise adjustments, we realign the spine, alleviate nerve interference and restore harmony to the nervous system. This can help individuals experience greater emotional stability, improved mood, and enhanced overall well-being.
  2. Autonomic Response Testing: Autonomic Response Testing, or ART, is a non-invasive assessment technique that evaluates the body’s response to various stressors. By identifying imbalances in the autonomic nervous system, ART helps uncover underlying factors contributing to mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression and trauma. With ART, we can personalize treatment plans to address your unique needs and promote emotional balance.
  3. Emotion/Body Code Work: Emotion and body code work focuses on releasing trapped emotions and restoring energetic balance within the body. Through gentle yet powerful techniques, we can identify and release emotional baggage that may be contributing to mental health challenges. By addressing emotional imbalances, we support overall well-being and promote a greater sense of inner peace and resilience.
  4. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, promoting oxygenation of tissues throughout the body, including the brain. By delivering concentrated oxygen to the body’s tissues, HBOT promotes cellular repair and regeneration, reduces inflammation and enhances cognitive function. Research suggests that HBOT may also be beneficial for individuals struggling with conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD and other mental health conditions.

We’re committed to providing holistic care that addresses the root causes of mental health concerns. Whether you’re seeking relief from anxiety, depression or trauma-related symptoms, we are here to support you on your healing journey. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve optimal mental health and well-being. Or, use our online scheduling tool to book an appointment.

What to Expect During Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

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Curious about hyperbaric oxygen therapy? Here’s what you can expect during a typical session at our Council Bluffs clinic.

You’ll lay in our HBOT chamber while breathing in pressurized oxygen — up to 3x the amount in the everyday environment. This helps pump oxygen to your body’s tissues, promoting healing, reducing inflammation and supporting overall wellness.

Once inside the chamber, you’ll hear air beginning to circulate. There are two windows at the top of the chamber — one on each end — where you’ll be able to see and talk to us. And we’ll communicate with you the whole time so you know what to expect.

As the chamber fills with air, you may experience a full sensation in your ears, similar to changing altitudes in an airplane or driving up a mountain. Once the chamber reaches its prescribed pressure, the fullness in your ears should subside.

You can take items inside the chamber with you, so you can listen to music or your favorite podcast, catch up on some reading, or just use the time to relax.

Near the end of your session, we’ll gradually decrease the pressure. This is the decompression phase, which usually lasts about 5-10 minutes. During decompression, you may experience an automatic “popping” sensation in your ears as a result of the decreasing pressure — again, just like you’d feel on an airplane.

After that, you’re free to go about your day or stick around for an adjustment. Either way, you’ll continue reaping benefits from the chamber long after your session ends. (But depending on your situation, you may want or need a few more.)

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition or simply looking to optimize your health, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is where it’s at!

In particular, it can help provide relief fo:

  • Anemia
  • Brain abscesses
  • Bubbles of air in blood vessels (arterial gas embolism)
  • Burns
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning
  • Crushing injuries
  • Deafness
  • Decompression sickness
  • Gangrene
  • Infections
  • Lung issues
  • Nonhealing wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers
  • Radiation injuries and skin grafts
  • Sports injuries, including medial collateral ligament and anterior cruciate ligament injuries
  • Traumatic brain injuries and concussions

Contact us to learn more or use our online scheduling tool to book a session. (New patients get $25 their first one! Available in Council Bluffs only.)

What is Autonomic Response Testing?

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When an illness starts, your body can typically transition to a state of healing within a few days. But when your system is blocked, your body can’t self-regulate and becomes stuck in fight or flight.

This can be due to:

  • Undiagnosed food allergies
  • Heavy metal toxicity
  • Environmental toxicity
  • Chronic unresolved infections and scars
  • Unresolved psychological stress or family trauma
  • Electromagnetic stress (like EMF)

Identifying these imbalances can help prevent potential illness and disease and allow your body to maintain optimum health. One of the ways I do this is through Autonomic Response Testing or ART.

ART is a science based system of muscle testing developed by Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, PhD. ART is different than other forms of muscle testing in that it uses the latest findings of biophotonic physics to aid in the assessment of the body. What this means is that different substances can be tested and determined whether they are residing in the body. When a substance is placed over the body, such as a toxin, heavy metal or bacteria, it will resonate with that particular substance if it is present in the body.

If you’re dealing with unexplained health issues, reach out. I’d love to help you get to the root cause of your condition. To book an appointment, use our online scheduling tool.

Understanding the Role of Toxin Binders in a Detox

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Binders are a crucial part of any detox protocol. Like their name suggests, they “bind” to toxins and help pull them out of the body.

You can use binders to help detox:

  • Mold and mycotoxins
  • Heavy metals
  • Biotoxins from Lyme and/or parasitic infections
  • Pesticides
  • Herbicides
  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

There are several different types of binders, and each one can attract different toxins. The right one depends on your specific goals and condition. Reach out for help finding the one that’s right for you.

Six Symptoms of Mold Toxicity

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Mold exposure may be affecting your health without you even realizing it.

Possible signs of mold toxicity include:

  • Chronic fatigue and brain fog
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Seasonal allergies
  • Asthma and breathing problems
  • Anxiety of trouble sleeping
  • Digestive issues

Mold toxicity can appear differently in everyone, and it is often hard to detect. As a result, people with mold toxicity are commonly misdiagnosed with respiratory issues, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease/dementia, irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, crohn’s and colitis.

Some hidden sources of mold include:

  • Mattresses
  • Air conditioning units
  • Toilets and showers
  • Fruit
  • Coffee
  • Grains
  • Corn

If you have a chronic health condition you can’t solve, it may be a good idea to get tested for mold exposure. (Psst! This is something I can test for — and help you detox from — right here in our clinic. Reach out to learn more.)

How do Xenoestrogens Impact Your Health?

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It doesn’t take much to throw off your hormones, and xenoestrogens can be the tipping point.

Xenoestrogens are endocrine disrupting chemicals that impact your ability to excrete estrogen, increasing your risk of other health problems like:

  • Cancer
  • Infertility
  • Low progesterone, low testosterone
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes
  • Thyroid dysfunction

If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may be suffering from estrogen dominance caused by prolonged exposure to xenoestrogens:

  • Depression
  • Low libido/sex drive
  • Mood swings
  • Hot flashes
  • Night sweats
  • Headaches/migraines
  • Tender/fibrocystic breasts
  • Weight gain

In addition to switching out your personal care and cleaning products for safer alternatives, kidney and liver detoxes (like the ones available through my clinic) can help rid your body of harmful xenoestrogens.

Interested in learning how to safely detox your body from harmful chemicals? Reach out. I’d love to help!

Is Glyphosate Impacting Your Health?

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Chances are you have a substantial amount of toxic glyphosate in your body.

Glyphosate is a herbicide used to kill weeds. It has also been linked to serious health issues like:

  • Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal issues
  • Hormone imbalance
  • Immune system dysfunction
  • Liver and kidney problems
  • Mitochondrial DNA damage

Sadly, glyphosate is hard to avoid given how often it’s used. Foods associated with the highest levels of glyphosate include:

  • Non-organic fruits and vegetables
  • Corn-based products
  • Soy-based products
  • Bread and baked goods
  • Breakfast cereals
  • Processed food
  • Seed oils like vegetable/canola oil

Organic farming prohibits the use of glyphosate, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be any glyphosate residue on your food. Plus, you can still be exposed to glyphosate through your skin and particles in the air.

If you’re struggling with any of the conditions above, it may be worth considering getting tested for glyphosate toxicity. This is something I can do right here in my clinic. Reach out if you’re interested in learning more.

What’s In Your Tap Water?

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Years ago my wife and I had our tap water tested, and what we learned will surprise you…

The rep told us our water was technically considered “safe” by our city’s standards, but it certainly wasn’t clean by any means…

The reality is there’s an increasing number of toxins in our water supply. The vast majority of these chemicals are not regulated, so even when the government says your water is “safe,” it can still contain harmful contaminants. In fact, many U.S. cities have chemicals in their water supplies that exceed established health guidelines.

So, what can you do to reduce your toxic load?

  1. Assess your body’s toxic burden — If your water is toxic, it’s going to be difficult to achieve optimal health. Toxins can overwhelm your liver and get stored in your fat cells and brain, which can lead to a whole slew of health problems. That’s why I recommend regular muscle testing, blood work and/or urine samples to assess your body’s toxic load. Then, you can invest in a targeted functional medicine detox to clean up your body.
  2. Invest in a clean water system — One of the best ways to reduce toxic exposure is to ensure you have clean water in your home. In our house, we not only have a water softener and RO system, but we also invested in a distiller for our drinking water.

Distillation is the most effective process for purifying water. It removes 99.9% of contaminants. Essentially, the process adds heat to tap water, turning it into water vapor and leaving any junk behind in the boiling chamber. Then, the pure water vapor rises and is moved into a separate chamber where it’s cooled back into liquid.

Have you had your tap water tested? What type of clean water system does your family use? Comment below to share your thoughts.

Contact us to schedule a functional medicine consultation today.