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Twice-Yearly Dental Care for Pets

Getting your pet’s teeth ultrasonically cleaned every six months is an important part of maintaining their overall health. Ultrasonic cleaning uses gentle vibrations to remove plaque and tartar from the teeth and below the gum line, areas that regular brushing can’t always reach. This procedure helps prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and bad breath, all of which can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. Regular cleanings also make it easier to spot early signs of dental or oral issues. By keeping up with semiannual ultrasonic cleanings, you can ensure your pet’s mouth stays healthy, comfortable, and pain-free.

Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy & Baby

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey—but it often comes with back, hip, or pelvic pain. Chiropractic care offers safe, gentle adjustments tailored for pregnant women to relieve pressure, improve pelvic alignment, and support a more comfortable pregnancy and delivery. Proper pelvic balance can even help baby position optimally for birth. After delivery, chiropractic care can also support your baby’s development by addressing tension from the birth process, improving sleep, digestion, and calming reflexes. Whether you’re preparing for childbirth or supporting your newborn’s health, chiropractic care provides natural, effective support for both mom and baby. Book your prenatal or pediatric visit with Dr. Rachel Poff at Origin Integrated Health to get started today!

Ask The Expert

Q: My eyes hurt after using my desktop computer for only a couple of hours. Should I get a bigger monitor? A: That might help, but there are a couple of more common causes of achy eyes related to computer usage. Insufficient blinking is a normal tendency when staring at screens, and that can cause dryness and irritation. Another problem is poorly focussed vision, especially if you’re old enough to need reading glasses. Ask your eye doctor about how to remedy these issues. At Mosaic we specialize in helping with issues like these!

Clean Eating Recipe

Cranberry-Cashew Energy Cups. 1⅔ c rolled oats; ¾ c unsalted cashew butter; ½ c unsweetened almond milk; ½ c 50% dried cranberries, chopped. 2 tbsp chia seeds; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¼ tsp salt; ½ c dark chocolate chips; 1 tbsp coconut oil. Combine ingredients (leave chocolate & coconut oil aside). Divide mixture among prepared muffin cups (about 1½ tablespoons each); firmly press the mixture into the cup bottoms. Melt chocolate & coconut oil together until smooth and spoon mixture over the oat mixture in each cup. Refrigerate, uncovered, until chilled.

Clean Eating Recipe

Cranberry-Cashew Energy Cups. 1⅔ c rolled oats; ¾ c unsalted cashew butter; ½ c unsweetened almond milk; ½ c 50% dried cranberries, chopped. 2 tbsp chia seeds; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¼ tsp salt; ½ c dark chocolate chips; 1 tbsp coconut oil. Combine ingredients (leave chocolate & coconut oil aside). Divide mixture among prepared muffin cups (about 1½ tablespoons each); firmly press the mixture into the cup bottoms. Melt chocolate & coconut oil together until smooth and spoon mixture over the oat mixture in each cup. Refrigerate, uncovered, until chilled.

Clean Eating Recipe

Cranberry-Cashew Energy Cups. 1⅔ c rolled oats; ¾ c unsalted cashew butter; ½ c unsweetened almond milk; ½ c 50% dried cranberries, chopped. 2 tbsp chia seeds; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¼ tsp salt; ½ c dark chocolate chips; 1 tbsp coconut oil. Combine ingredients (leave chocolate & coconut oil aside). Divide mixture among prepared muffin cups (about 1½ tablespoons each); firmly press the mixture into the cup bottoms. Melt chocolate & coconut oil together until smooth and spoon mixture over the oat mixture in each cup. Refrigerate, uncovered, until chilled.

Brain Teaser Answers

1. A stamp. 2. Halfway. After that, they’re running out of the woods.3. It takes one elf 5 minutes to make one doll. Therefore 100 elves making 100 dolls would still take 5 minutes!

Words to Live By

“Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful holiday season. Invest time for everyday wellness and create great choices for self-care and healthy living throughout the New Year. Thank you for supporting Local” – Happy Holidays from the Wellnessnews Team

Words to Live By

“This is a time of peace and great joy. Among the rush of worldly coming and going, choose to remain calm and peaceful in your heart.” – Keith Macpherson