Earth Day Special: Natural Healing with Chiropractic Care

Ever notice how nature just knows what to do? Trees don’t need reminders to bloom, rivers don’t question which way to flow, and your body—yep, yours—was built with the same wisdom. This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the most eco-friendly, non-toxic, renewable healing source on the planet: your nervous system. And guess what helps it function like a well-oiled, organically sourced machine? Chiropractic care.

As a Master-level Zone Technique chiropractor, I can confidently say that when your body’s communication systems are turned on, nature and healing take their course. Today, we’re diving into three natural strategies that go beyond the basics, spotlighting an incredible doctor on our team, and giving you some supplement wisdom that’ll have your medicine cabinet looking more like a health food store and less like a pharmacy.

Let’s get earthy. 🍃

3 Uncommon Natural Healing Tips from a Zone Technique Perspective

You’ve probably heard “hydrate more” and “get sleep” a million times—and yes, they matter. But today, we’re digging a little deeper into the lesser-known ways to heal naturally with chiropractic support.

1. Mouth Taping for Deeper Sleep & Better Recovery

Nope, it’s not a prank. Gently taping your mouth shut (with a safe, breathable medical tape) while you sleep can encourage nasal breathing, which supports better oxygen delivery, decreased inflammation, and improved nervous system function. Many patients report more restful sleep, reduced snoring, and fewer morning headaches.

When your Zone 1 (the brain and nervous system) is functioning properly, your body repairs efficiently. Better sleep equals better healing—and yes, you can thank both chiropractic care and your nostrils.

2. Barefoot Time on Natural Ground

Science calls it “grounding.” We call it an excuse to go barefoot. Walking barefoot on grass, dirt, or sand can actually help regulate your nervous system, reduce inflammation, and restore electrical balance in your body. Think of it like charging your phone—only you’re the phone, and the Earth is your charger.

After a Zone Technique adjustment—especially one focused on Zones 3 (endocrine system) or 5 (muscular system)—grounding helps integrate those changes and anchor the healing.

3. Castor Oil Packs for Detox Support

Castor oil isn’t just for grandma’s medicine cabinet anymore. Applying a warm castor oil pack to your abdomen for 30–60 minutes helps support liver detox, digestion (Zone 4!), and lymphatic drainage. It’s gentle, effective, and smells like “I care about my health.”

Pair this with regular adjustments, and your body’s natural filtration system will thank you in ways that don’t require a co-pay.

Meet Dr. Kayla: Webster Technique Extraordinaire

Have a bun in the oven or know someone who does? Then you need to meet Dr. Kayla, our very own Webster-certified chiropractor. She’s trained in the Webster Technique, a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment that helps balance the pelvis, reduce tension in the uterus, and improve nerve function—aka the dream team for pregnancy comfort and birth preparation.

Dr. Kayla works wonders for expecting moms, helping them feel more mobile, sleep better, and even potentially improve fetal positioning. Basically, she’s the kind of superhero you want on your team if your belly button is starting to look more like a doorbell.

If you’re a mama-to-be or plan to be one day, schedule a visit with Dr. Kayla—your back (and your baby) will thank you.

Natural Supplements: Earth’s Medicine Cabinet

Let’s talk about the elephant in the medicine cabinet—those over-the-counter meds that give quick relief but often come with unwanted side effects. Mother Nature has been quietly flexing her plant-based power for centuries, and today, we’ve got some natural supplement picks that are doing it better—with zero weird commercials in between your YouTube videos.

Here are a few of our favorites, all available right here in the office:

🌿 Formula 303 by DC Labs

Think of this as your natural muscle relaxer. With valerian root, magnesium, and passionflower, it helps calm tight muscles and reduce stress—without turning you into a zombie.

🌿 Muscle Ezze by Chiropractor’s Blend

For that stubborn tension that seems to live rent-free in your neck and shoulders, this blend of herbs and minerals gives your body the support it needs to unwind. Bonus: No foggy brain the next morning.

🌿 Magnesium Complex

Magnesium is like the Swiss Army knife of natural supplements—it helps with sleep, mood, digestion, and muscle recovery. Low magnesium can make your nervous system feel like it’s living on a coffee binge. Let’s not.

By choosing natural alternatives, you're not just helping your body heal—you’re also reducing chemical load, supporting your liver, and yes, even doing the Earth a little favor. Who knew saving the planet could start with magnesium?

Ready to Go Green (and Feel Amazing)?

This Earth Day, let’s return to our roots—literally. Chiropractic care reconnects your body to its natural healing potential. Whether you’re curious about the Zone Technique, need support during pregnancy, or want to try a natural supplement that won’t leave you feeling like you licked a battery, we’ve got your back. (Literally.)

Call, click, or walk in—just don’t wait.

🌱 Book your adjustment. (New Patient visits require an appointment!)
🌱 Ask about a personalized supplement plan.
🌱 Say hi to Dr. Kayla in our Derby office and find out what Webster can do for you.

Your body is the most advanced eco-system on Earth. Let’s treat it that way.

Happy Earth Day from all of us—now go outside, kick off your shoes, and ground yourself in something real.
(Just watch out for sidewalk chalk and squirrels.)

Want to celebrate Earth Day with a friend? Forward this email and share the natural healing love. 💚

Farewell & Best Wishes to Charlene 💛

It’s with both gratitude and warm wishes that we announce the transition of one of our beloved chiropractic assistants, Charlene. Since joining our team in January 2023, Charlene has been a bright light at Pomeroy Chiropractic Wellness—offering compassion, dedication, and care to every patient she encountered and every staff member she supported.

Charlene will be moving on from the practice to pursue her passion for spiritual and energetic healing. She is embarking on an exciting new chapter, where she’ll be writing a book and stepping into the world as a speaker and facilitator, helping others on their own journeys of personal and spiritual growth.

While we’ll miss her deeply, we are so proud of her courage and vision, and we are cheering her on as she follows her calling. Charlene, thank you for the impact you've made on our community—you will always be part of the PCW family.

From all of us: congratulations, and may your next adventure be filled with inspiration, purpose, and joy!

JoEllen will be filling Charlene’s place beginning May 15 in Derby, and we will be hiring new staff for our Wichita office. So, when you see a new face, please INTRODUCE YOURSELF and help them learn your name by checking in for every visit at the front desk.

Feel free to stop and give Charlene a hug and say farewell, or… until next time!!

In Health,

The Staff at PCW: Dr. Shawn, Dr. Kayla, Maddy, Charlene, and Jo