Aliena Davis, DCOct 16, 20185 minConfidentiality. Privacy. Consent.A recent experience at a conference has been weighing on my mind and resulted in this post, submitted for your consideration. Not too l...
Aliena (Ali) Davis, DCNov 27, 20171 minBlue Zones Power 9: Right Tribe“Surround yourself with people who support you and positive behaviors.” Excellent advice at every stage of life so no wonder it made the ...
Aliena (Ali) Davis, DCNov 27, 20171 minBlue Zones Power 9: Family First“Invest time with family to add up to six years to your life,” according to the Blue Zones Project Fort Worth, and we couldn’t agree more...
Aliena (Ali) Davis, DCNov 27, 20172 minBlue Zones Power 9: Belong“Participating in a faith-based community can add up to 14 years to your life,” according to the Blue Zones Project Fort Worth. Whatever ...
Aliena (Ali) Davis, DCNov 27, 20172 minBlue Zones Power 9: Wine @ 5“Enjoy a glass of wine with good friends each day.” Need we say more? Well, maybe. The key here is moderation and social interaction. Th...
Aliena (Ali) Davis, DCNov 27, 20172 minBlue Zones Power 9: Plant Slant“Put more fruits and vegetables on your plate,” - every parent ever, right? Well, grownups, time to follow your own advice because as it...
Aliena (Ali) Davis, DCNov 27, 20171 minBlue Zones Power 9: 80% Rule“Eat mindfully and stop when 80% full,” is the recommendation of the Blue Zones Project Fort Worth for this attribute. This simple rule c...
Aliena (Ali) Davis, DCNov 27, 20172 minBlue Zones Power 9: Down Shift“Reverse disease by finding a stress-relieving strategy that works for you,” according to the Blue Zones Project Fort Worth website. Str...
Aliena (Ali) Davis, DCNov 27, 20171 minBlue Zones Power 9: PurposeThis post will highlight the importance of the second of the 9 attributes of Blue Zones. Purpose. “Wake up with purpose each day and add ...
Aliena (Ali) Davis, DCNov 27, 20172 minBlue Zones Power 9: Move NaturallyIf you’re in Fort Worth, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about the Blue Zones Project lately, and with good reason. The Blue Zones Pro...
Aliena (Ali) Davis, DCNov 27, 20171 minThree Keys to Preventing Iron DeficiencyIron deficiency can wreak havoc on your daily life. Sluggishness, dizziness, and strange cravings can all result from diminished iron lev...
Aliena (Ali) Davis, DCNov 27, 20172 minOxytocin: Obvious Facts and Little-Known SecretsBefore we dig into some of the lighter biochemical details of oxytocin and its role in labor, we need to cover a basic premise of human o...
Aliena (Ali) Davis, DCNov 27, 20171 minOxytocin - It’s Not Just for Labor AnymoreOxytocin, and it’s synthetic form Pitocin and Syntocinon, is well known for its role in childbirth. While its role in childbirth is impor...
Aliena (Ali) Davis, DCNov 27, 20171 minOverlooked Indications of Iron DeficiencyMost people are familiar with the monthly symptoms of menstruation. However, an often-overlooked consequence of menstruation – especially...
Aliena (Ali) Davis, DCNov 27, 20171 minHidden Importance of CholesterolAsk anyone “What does cholesterol do?” and they’ll likely say something like “It clogs your arteries and gives you heart attacks.” While...
Aliena (Ali) Davis, DCNov 27, 20171 minCan Chiropractic Help with Menstrual Pain?Scientists recently discovered that the pain of menstruation can be as severe as that of a heart attack. If you suffer from painful p...