Testimonial: No More Waking Up at Night

Testimonial: No More Waking Up at Night

Dr. Casen interviews one of our young practice members who shares that they would wake up three times a night, but with chiropractic care, they can now sleep without any interruptions - how exciting!

If you have young children in your life and are looking for a new approach to optimal health, including chiropractic, both Dr. Anthony and Dr. Casen are certified with the ICPA and are happy to assist. 

Contact us today at (440) 471-4200 to schedule your appointment - you’ll be glad you did!

Testimonial: Tummy Ache Relief

Testimonial: Tummy Ache Relief

Hi Everyone!  

Today, Dr. Casen DeMaria has a special friend with her, who shares what it was like on their first visit and how we have been able to help their tummy aches naturally with chiropractic care and also changing their eating habits. 

If you have young children in your life and are looking for a new approach to optimal health, including chiropractic, both Dr. Anthony and Dr. Casen are certified with the ICPA and are happy to assist. 

Contact us today at (440) 471-4200 to schedule your appointment - you’ll be glad you did!

Pediatric Chiropractic at The Drugless Doctors

Pediatric Chiropractic at The Drugless Doctors

Dr. Casen DeMaria of The Drugless Doctors is ICPA certified. Visit us today for Pediatric Chiropractic services!

Dr. Casen DeMaria and friend

We love being able to help kids of all ages, but especially newborns, toddlers, and young children. Both Dr. Anthony and Dr. Casen DeMaria are certified with the ICPA, and are trained to help provide chiropractic care to you and your family.

In this three-part video series, Dr. Casen shares different types of body signals we help when it comes to pediatric chiropractic, how we help expecting mothers, and why every child should see a chiropractor.

After watching the videos, please email info @ druglessdrs dot com to schedule an appointment - you’ll be glad you did!

Video One: Dr. Casen shares how chiropractic can help you and your growing family

Video Two: Dr. Casen shares our adjusting approach to helping expecting mothers during pregnancy.

Video Three: Dr. Casen DeMaria shares the benefits of bringing in your kids to see us and body signals we've seen improve with pediatric chiropractic.

Visit Us today in Westlake, Ohio. Go here to schedule your appointment.

#TestimonialTuesday: "No More Colic!"

"It changed our entire family!"

We have two special guests with us this week to share about how chiropractic and drugless care has helped their family. Enjoy!

About Us:

Dr. Anthony and Dr. Casen DeMaria are both ICPA certified in Pediatric Chiropractic and are here to help you if you are pregnant, and also for your newborns, toddlers, and the entire family.

We look forward to helping you!

Facebook Live | #PreventSurgery with Dr. Casen

This month, Dr. Bob was joined by Dr. Casen for his monthly Facebook Live. In this recap, they discuss C-sections, which Dr. Casen shares her knowledge in regards to pediatric chiropractic. Part two includes a look at how to keep your skin happy and healthy. Join Dr. Casen and Dr. Anthony next Wednesday/Thursday at their Westlake practice for their H2H on sugar!

Raising Healthy Kids | Teething

Teething often begins between months 4-5, but can start as early as three months. Since it can take anywhere from three hours to three weeks to see results, the symptoms can sometimes be misdiagnosed.

What are often simply teething symptoms, are being misdiagnosed as an ear infection; and the American Academy of Pediatrics has recognized that antibiotics are being overly prescribed to children.

Common Teething Symptoms:

-Runny Nose with Clear Mucus

-Irritated Ear

-Mild Fever

-Picky/Fussy Eating

-Disrupted Sleep Patterns

-Irritated Bowel

Commonly Mistaken As:

-Cold or Sinus Infection

-Ear Infection

-Cold or Flu

-Stomach/Digestive Disorder

-Colic

-Rash

Remember: Children benefit from Chiropractic care; not only for wellness and pain prevention, but as a major support to their immune system. Make sure you and your children come to visit us on a regular basis!

Chiropractic & Pregnancy

Recently, Dr. Anthony and Dr. Casen received their Certification by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP) in the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association’s (ICPA) renowned Certification Program. This means, that they are specifically trained to provide the best chiropractic care during and after a pregnancy. We have put together the following to encourage you to consider chiropractic during this time in your life:

Chiropractic Care and Pregnancy

Chiropractic care is health maintenance of the spinal column, discs, related nerves and bone geometry without drugs or surgery. It involves the art and science of adjusting misaligned joints of the body, especially of the spine, which reduces spinal nerve stress and therefore promotes health throughout the body.

Is Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy Safe?

There are no known contraindications to chiropractic care throughout pregnancy. All chiropractors are trained to work with women who are pregnant. Investing in the fertility and pregnancy wellness of women who are pregnant or trying to conceive is a routine care for most chiropractors.

Some chiropractors take a specific interest in prenatal and postnatal care and seek additional training. Below represents designations of chiropractors who have taken advanced steps in working with infertility and pregnancy wellness.

DACCP - Diplomate with ICPA reflecting highest level of advanced training

CACCP - Certified with the ICPA reflecting advanced training

Member of ICPA reflecting special interest

Webster Certified - trained to work specifically with pelvic balance in pregnancy

Chiropractors that have been trained to work with pregnant women may use tables that adjust for a pregnant woman's body, and they will use techniques that avoid unneeded pressure on the abdomen.

A chiropractor who is trained in the needs of women who are pregnant will also provide you with exercises and stretches that are safe to use during pregnancy.

Why Should I Have Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy?

During pregnancy, there are several physiological and endocrinological changes that occur in preparation for creating the environment for the developing baby.

The following changes could result in a misaligned spine or joints:

- Protruding abdomen and increased back curve

- Pelvic changes

- Postural adaptations

Establishing pelvic balance and alignment is another reason to obtain chiropractic care during pregnancy. When the pelvis is misaligned it may reduce the amount of room available for the developing baby. This restriction is called intrauterine constraint. A misaligned pelvis may also make it difficult for the baby to get into the best possible position for delivery. This can affect the mother's ability to have a natural, non-invasive birth. Breech and posterior positions can interfere with the natural ease of labor and lead to interventions such as c-sections. The nervous system is the master communication system to all the body systems including the reproductive system. Keeping the spine aligned helps the entire body work more effectively.

What Are The Benefits Of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy?

Chiropractic care during pregnancy can provide benefits for women who are pregnant. Potential benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy include:

- Maintaining a healthier pregnancy

- Controlling symptoms of nausea

- Reducing the time of labor and delivery

- Relieving back, neck or joint pain

- Prevent a potential cesarean delivery

What About Chiropractic Care And Breech Deliveries?

The late Larry Webster, D.C., Founder of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), developed a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment which enables chiropractors to establish balance in the pregnant woman's pelvis and reduce undue stress to her uterus and supporting ligaments. This balanced state in the pelvis has been clinically shown to allow for optimal fetal positioning. The technique is known as the Webster Technique. It is considered normal by some for a baby to present breech until the third trimester. Most birth practitioners are not concerned with breech presentations until a patient is37 weeks along. Approximately 4% of all pregnancies result in a breech presentation. The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reported in the July/August 2002 issue an 82% success rate of babies turning vertex when doctors of chiropractic used the Webster Technique.

Further, the results from the study suggest that it may be beneficial to perform the Webster Technique as soon as the 8th month of pregnancy when a woman has a breech presentation. Currently, the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) recommends that women receive chiropractic care throughout pregnancy to establish pelvic balance and optimize the room a baby has for development throughout pregnancy. With a balanced pelvis, babies have a greater chance of moving into the correct position for birth, and the crisis and worry associated with breech and posterior presentations may be avoided altogether. Optimal baby positioning at the time of birth also eliminates the potential for dystocia (difficult labor) and therefore results in easier and safer deliveries for both the mother and baby.

Chiropractors & Pregnancy: Talk To Your Health Care Provider

As more women are seeking the benefits of chiropractic care throughout pregnancy, more health care providers are seeking trained doctors of chiropractic in their communities to refer their pregnant patients to. Discuss these options with your health care provider. If they are not yet familiar with chiropractic care in pregnancy, ask them to find out more about its many benefits. Most importantly, seek options that support your body's natural abilities to function and find a team of providers who are respectful of your choices. Compiled using information from the following sources:

International Chiropractic Pediatric Association

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Volume 25, July/August 2002.

Drs. Anthony & Casen Pediatric Chiropractic Certification

Dr. Casen & Dr. Anthony DeMaria

Dr. Casen & Dr. Anthony DeMaria

Do you have young children? If you do, or you will soon, Dr. Anthony & Dr. Casen are proud to announce that both of them have been granted Certification by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP) in the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association’s (ICPA) renowned Certification Program.

The ICPA offers Doctors of Chiropractic an opportunity to achieve certification in family wellness chiropractic through advanced academics and clinical studies. The 200-hour curriculum provides the doctor with techniques and protocols of care for children and pregnant women. The 16 module program covers advanced levels of training and expertise additional to what is offered in chiropractic colleges.

By being certified, Drs. Anthony and Casen DeMaria are recognized for their completion of ICPA’s 14 classroom modules taught by the today’s leading authorities in family chiropractic and two in-office Practice-Based Research Network projects, which substantiate both practical and evidence informed clinical competencies.

#NoMeds Story: My Kids Are Healthy!

Our chiropractic and wellness practice in Westlake and Elyria is for the whole family. Both Dr. Anthony and Dr. Casen are qualified and registered to help in pediatric chiropractic and our testimonial this week comes for Jess, who entrusts us with all of her children's health:

"I could not be more happy with my experience at The Drugless Doctors. Our whole family attends and I love that they are all very patient with our kids. I started seeing Dr. Casen toward the beginning of my pregnancy. This is my fifth pregnancy and I feel amazing! I am sleeping better than before and have way more energy than any of my other pregnancies. There are so many things I appreciate about these great doctors. They care about whole body health and want to educate you as much as possible on how to feel your best. Every time you come in they make you feel so good and every doctor greets you by name. It is really hard to find this quality of people in the medical industry and you always feel great after your visit. If you haven't guessed yet I highly recommend The Drugless Doctors!"

Jess, kids, & Dr. Casen

Jess, kids, & Dr. Casen

If you are considering becoming pregnant, already pregnant, or just gave birth, please consider chiropractic, we would love to help you!

TDD: Pediatric Chiropractic

If you are a parent or a grandparent, we want to give our children/grandchildren the best opportunities when it comes to education and most importantly, their health. At our practice, Dr. Anthony and Dr. Casen have certification from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association which qualifies them to provide excellent chiropractic care to expecting mothers, newborns, and other stages in early life development. In this new episode of "The Drugless Doctor." Dr. Anthony and Dr. Casen demonstrate how they are able to help. For more information or to come visit us at our practice in Westlake, OH, please go here.


Chiropractic & Nocturnal Enuresis

Are you a parent or a grandparent of a child who consistently wets their bed at night? We have been able to successfully help young practice members with corrective spinal care as Dr. Casen explains in this video. Both Dr. Casen and Dr. Anthony have specializations in pediatric chiropractic and we would love to help your children, contact us today!