It’s that time of year to start thinking about going back to school. Those thoughts always come with both excitement and dread from parents and kids alike. Here at Des Moines Moms Blog, we want to equip you parents out there with the best Des Moines has to offer to get you “school ready.” We hope you enjoy this back-to-school series as much as we enjoyed putting it together. Be sure to read each day as there will be many giveaways and discounts throughout the week.
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Not all backpacks are created equal. (Really? you ask yourself as you spy the flimsy backpacks lining your mudroom wall.)
Backpack shopping is a fun milestone as families get ready for back-to-school. It’s fun to shop for cutesy packs with swirls of pink and purple. Glittery packs. Dinosaur packs with squishy spines. But, don’t let the fun designs overshadow the safety of those packs.
We are fortunate to have Dr. Tammy Watkins with The Livewell Clinic on our DMMB team, so we asked her for some help in finding a quality backpack.
Dr. Tammy states, “When looking for a backpack for your student to use at school and to carry items back and forth, keep the following tips in mind to ensure proper spinal health.”
- Two padded straps (minimum 2” wide)
- Lightweight
- 2-3 compartments for equal weight distribution
- Slightly padded back
- Waist strap and chest strap
- Back pack should be no larger than the child’s back
- Maximum height: shoulder line (where bag will rest) to waist line (belly button) and add 2 inches
- Maximum width: keep centered between the ridges of the shoulder blades (1-2 inches here is OK)
The Giveaway
In celebration of Back-to-School Week, The Livewell Clinic has provided this amazing Jester pack from The North Face as a GIVEAWAY to one lucky reader. Contest runs 24 hours only.
About The Livewell Clinic
The Livewell Clinic has two locations with two focuses to better serve your health needs and to provide you with the best possible care:
Chiropractic
Livewell’s chiropractic clinic with Dr. Tammy Watkins focuses on meeting patients’ chiropractic needs. Dr. Tammy has numerous hours of post-graduate training specific to prenatal and pediatric care.
• Prenatal Care and Doula Services
• Doula Services
• Pediatric Care (Lip and tongue-tie post-revision)
Functional Medicine
The Livewell functional medicine clinic with Dr. Zachary Watkins focuses on the assessment and correction of complex, chronic diseases and imbalances of the body. Dr. Watkins utilizes the latest diagnostics, testing, and nutritional protocols to correct problems such as
• Infertility
• Female Hormonal Imbalances
• Gastrointestinal Issues
• Adrenal Fatigue
• A Myriad of Other Health Conditions
At Livewell, both clinics are dedicated to the prevention of disease and maximizing wellness through preventative and drug-free methods. The human body will heal itself if given the correct environment and nutrients.
The doctors at Livewell will listen to you and address your health problems with a comprehensive and thorough approach to find and treat the cause of the problem – rather than masking the symptoms – to help you achieve optimal health. We believe that healthier living begins here!
Please contact the chiropractic office at 515.777.3877 or contact the functional medicine office at 515.279.9900 if you have any questions or to set up your appointment for healthier living.
