A Season of Change

September is marked by change. A LOT of change! Change in schedules, change in sleeping patterns, change in temperatures, change in the length of the days, change in traffic, change in the leaves. SO much change. September is the beginning of the end of the year. We will see the last day of summer, and this brings much of the change we see in September. However, people don’t always like change and yet it is as natural as life itself.

Life is all about change. From the time you are born to the time you die, you and your amazing body are changing. Of course, certain periods of life see more notable change than others. For example, from infancy to childhood and puberty. But change is always occurring or at least we hope it is.

In infancy, change is obvious and significant. Physical growth happens most quickly from infancy to age 2, then it slows until the spurts seen in adolescence. In adolescence, the most significant changes happen internally and manifest themselves as hair growth, skin problems, and the development of body parts and processes that distinguish female from male. In old age, we see significant outward changes: muscles get weaker, joints get stiffer, bones get less strong, and skin gets thinner.

What’s truly amazing though is that change is happening in your body all the time, every day and at every age and phase of life. The ability to change and adapt is the single thing that separates the living from the dead!

For Example, your body temperature changes throughout any given day. While people think that body temperature should be 98.6, that is only an average and most people are not at the temperature and every person will see changes throughout any given day. A healthy person’s body temperature is typically lowest in the morning and highest in the late afternoon or evening and there can be as much as a 2 or 3 degree difference in those numbers on any given day.

However, that’s just one example. Your amazing body is constantly changing to adapt through a process called homeostasis. Besides, your temperature, your body can change and control water levels, blood pressure, the consistency of your blood to allow for clotting, as well as blood levels of oxygen, Ph, glucose, and electrolyte concentrations. Your body is constantly making countless small changes to adapt you to your environment.

Sometimes we may think that slight changes don’t matter, but little things really do matter and little things add up. Our bodies do not go from being perfectly healthy to unhealthy by chance or accident. Small changes over time or the inability to make changes are cause of all disease.

Taking care of your body when its’s well is the best possible choice. That’s why you should see Dr. Miller regularly no matter how you feel. You don’t need to be bad to get better. Small misalignments in your spine, which can go completely unnoticed, might lead to problems down the road. But more importantly , little adjustments over time can enhance the function of your body, maximize your ability to adapt, and help you live your best life. Amazing!

Happy September and enjoy the change!

Exciting news—our delightful receptionist, Jenna, is expecting a baby this September! To celebrate Baby Fombona’s upcoming arrival, we’re having a fun office raffle:

Guess the Weight of Baby Fombona! 

The person whose guess comes closest to the actual birth weight will win a Family Night Gift Basket filled with popcorn, sweet treats, a favorite family game, a movie, and everything you need for a cozy night in with your loved ones. It’s our way of spreading some joy as we count down with Jenna—stop by the front desk and make your guess today!

Upper Crossed Syndrome is a common postural imbalance caused by prolonged sitting, screen time, and poor posture. It’s especially common in office workers, students, and even busy parents constantly looking down at phones or laptops.

👉 Common symptoms include:

• Forward head posture

• Neck and shoulder tension

• Headaches

• Limited range of motion

• Chronic upper back or mid-back pain

• Numbness or tingling in the arms or hands

👉 If you or someone you care about is experiencing these symptoms, we invite you to schedule a visit with Dr. Miller to explore how chiropractic care can help restore balance, reduce discomfort, and get you feeling your best again.

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Jacee, an exceptional resource for our expecting and new mamas! 🤍

Jacee is a licensed Occupational Therapist and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), proudly serving families across North Central Kansas. With her unique dual expertise, she provides compassionate, evidence-based support to help mothers navigate both the physical and emotional aspects of breastfeeding and postpartum recovery.

Wash the basil leaves and let them dry well.

Grate your cheese. Peel your garlic cloves. Measure out your olive oil. Place all of the ingredients, except oil and salt, into a food processor/blender

Blend and slowly add the olive oil. Puree until all ingredients are well blended and in the consistency that you like.

Serve with hot pasta, spaghetti squash, toast, zucchini “noodles,” and anything else that sounds good. Pesto is great cold or hot. You can store leftover pesto in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. You can also store in ice cube trays and freeze. (This is a great way to portion out any leftovers, so you don’t have to defrost a giant batch.)

ENJOY!