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Buying Local Honey

Eating local food is great for the community and the environment but also for your health. Many people suffer from seasonal allergies (also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis) especially in the spring when trees and plants start to release pollen and mold spores into the air.

When these tiny particles come into contact with your immune system it creates an allergic reaction inside most people's body leading to the sneezing, runny noses, sinus congestion and other allergy symptoms.

When bees fly from plant to plant collecting nectar to make honey they also collect pollen and mold spores on them. While making honey, small amounts of these particles are in the honey. Eating honey that contains these small particles can mildly stimulate your immune system preparing it for other pollen or mold particles that you might come into contact with in the air. If you do have an allergic reaction, this can help to reduce or eliminate the symptoms you are having.

For honey with health benefits, buy honey that is made as close to where you live so that the bees are in contact with the same plants you are in contact with.

Where do you purchase locally produced honey?

Blueberry Season

Who's ready for blueberry season?

Blueberries are considered a super food because they are lower in carbs compared to most other fruits but have high fiber content and are packed with nutrients.

They are excellent for brain health and many memory supplements are now using extracts from blueberries as their main ingredient.

They are also loaded with antioxidants, which help regulate free radicals, reducing inflammation and preventing cellular damage while reducing the risk of certain types of cancer.

SVRC Grand Opening

What a huge success today for the SVRC Marketplace Grand Opening, the turnout was incredible!

If you didn’t make it out today make sure to stop by soon and to make it a regular occurrence.

It’s loaded with new businesses and entrepreneurs who need continual support to be successful. #greatlakesbaygoodnews

Eat Local

I love seeing these signs on the side of the road. There is no better way to support small farms than to actually go to the farm and buy directly from the farmer.

Farmers markets are great because they are a one stop shop for customers. However, there is a lot of work on the farmer's end to get to the farmers market. Picking, packing up, driving, setting up, staying at the market for many hours etc. All of the time at the farmers market takes away from valuable time at the farm. Plus farmers markets are typically only a few days a week.

Keep an eye out for signs like these! Support farmers markets but don’t hesitate to go directly to the farm to buy your produce either.

#EatLocalMi #GreatLakesBayGoodNews

Pay the Farmer Now or Pay the Doctor Later

Pay the farmer now or pay the doctor later. 

I’d rather pay the farmer now! How about you? Who’s ready for farmers market season? 

#Backwards #EatLocal #EatLocalMi

Eat Wild

If you haven't ever checked out the website: http://www.eatwild.com/please take a minute to check it out. 

Eating local is healthier and it keeps money in our community. 

3 farms listed on this website close to the Great Lakes Bay Region are: 

Joe's Grass Fed Beef
Located in Standish but they sell from Bridgeport: http://www.joesgrassfedbeef.com

John Henry's Meats
Millington
www.johnhenrys.net

The Lavender Fleece
Midland
http://www.lavenderfleece.com

For anyone else outside of the Great Lake's Bay Region, take a few minutes to find a local farmer near!

City Market in Bay City - interview with Matt Meehan

City Market in Bay City is coming soon! I got a chance to chat with owner Matt Meehan.

Saginaw breastfeeding resources

Breastfeeding offers a variety of health benefits for both the mom and baby, it can be a challenge but we are fortunate to have great resources in the Great Lakes Bay region to help. 

Covenant HealthCare hosts a weekly Breastfeeding Support Group Mondays at 6:30 pm and they are a designated Baby-Friendly hospital (only 1 of 12 in Michigan) which is a global initiative to support breastfeeding. If you live outside of Michigan, look for your local La Leche League USA for resources.

Dr. Kehres, SVSU team chiropractor, featured in Training & Conditioning Magazine

Dr. Dan Kehres, DC was featured in the March 2016 issue of Training & Conditioning, the leading trade publication for athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, and other sports medicine professionals. Head Athletic Trainer at SVSU Jeremy Glaser, MS, ATC was interviewed for the article. 

Dr. Kehres was the first chiropractor added to SVSU Sports Medicine staff and as the article states, SVSU is likely the first Division II school to offer on-campus chiropractic care. 


At Saginaw Valley State University, the most popular addition to the school’s athletic training room is not a fancy new whirlpool or high-tech wearable—it’s chiropractor Dan Kehres, DC. By including Kehres on its sports medicine team in the fall of 2015, SVSU is likely the first school in NCAA Division II to offer on-campus chiropractic care. 

For Jeremy Glaser, MS, ATC, Head Athletic Trainer at SVSU, the hire has paid off already. “The kids all really like Dr. Kehres, and we’ve seen great outcomes,” says Glaser. “He has helped us with some of our chronic injuries, especially low-back pain. We’ve seen much quicker results getting kids pain-free and back on the field following those types of injuries.” 

Glaser first got to know Kehres through his work with SVSU athletes at his private practice, including a former football player who’s now in the NFL. “Dr. Kehres has two offices in the Saginaw Valley region, and we’d been sending athletes to him who were looking for local chiropractic care,” says Glaser. “One of those athletes was Jeff Janis, who now plays for the Green Bay Packers. Jeff regularly saw Dr. Kehres during the season and while preparing for the NFL Scouting Combine and spoke very highly of those experiences.” 

After receiving similar feedback from other SVSU athletes, Glaser wanted to make chiropractic services more accessible. He approached Kehres this past summer about the possibility of holding office hours in the athletic training room. “I liked what I heard, and he liked what I had to say,” says Glaser. “We both knew immediately that the relationship would work—and it has.” 

Once a week, Kehres sets up two adjustment tables in the SVSU athletic training room for two hours, treating around 10 athletes per session. When signing up for his services, athletes first meet with Glaser, who writes up injury evaluations for them and shares them with Kehres. “He uses the evaluations to guide his pre-treatment questioning for each athlete,” says Glaser. “Having that information ahead of time keeps him from doing a full evaluation on every kid, which can take a lot of time.” 

Payment for the chiropractic services is facilitated by SVSU’s insurance provider. Kehres bills the athletic department for each athlete, and the claims are submitted accordingly. So far, Glaser says the process has been affordable and issue-free. 

Along with Kehres’ passion for treating athletes, Glaser says he is impressed by how chiropractic care complements athletic training. “He’s not just doing spinal adjustments,” says Glaser. “He’s also big into foam rolling, core strengthening work, and manual therapy—all things athletic trainers are very familiar with. What he does meshes nicely with the modalities we’re using in the athletic training room.” 

Kehres has also become an asset to the SVSU athletic training education program. “The athletic training students can observe him when he’s treating our student-athletes to satisfy their physician hours,” says Glaser. “He’s great at explaining what he’s doing and why, and our students get a great deal out of those interactions.” 

Calling the relationship win-win, Glaser believes chiropractic care can help round out a comprehensive sports medicine approach. “The best part about adding Dr. Kehres is that he has become another resource in our quest to provide holistic health care,” Glaser says. “Having another expert here to help us take care of our athletes has made our lives easier and given them a better experience.”



Learn more:

• Training & Conditioning Magazine: training-conditioning.com
• SVSU Athletic Training: svsucardinals.com
• Kehres Health & Chiropractic: KehresHealth.com

A (healthy) Christmas gift guide

Looking for some Christmas gift ideas for the health nut in your family? Or maybe you want to add some options for yourself. Here are some of our favorite gift ideas this year...

1. Lifefactory glass reusable bottles. They are durable, long lasting and free of any toxic plastic chemicals. Glass is the safest option for food and drink containers. Kehres Health & Chiropractic carries Lifefactory bottles in a variety of colors and sizes, 22 oz, 16 oz and 12 oz (great for kids!). It is one of our most popular items we sell, especially around the holidays.
$22 - $24 | Available at Kehres Health & Chiropractic or online

2. Maple Grille Gift Certificate. Gift certificates may not seem like the most exciting thing in the world... unless you've been to the Maple Grille. Then it is one of the best gifts ever. One of our favorite local restaurants is located in Hemlock and serves the freshest foods available. They don't even have any freezers or microwaves at their restaurant. Pair with a bottle of their famous MG sauce or homemade bars of soap.
Available at Maple Grille, 13105 Gratiot Road, Hemlock, Michigan, 989-233-2895

3. Honest Beauty lip crayon. Free of harmful chemicals like parabens, silicones and synthetic fragrances, Honest products are a staple in our house.
$18 | Available at HonestBeauty.com

4. Massage gift certificate. Buy a one hour massage to one of our offices in Saginaw or Midland or a local spa. It is always a popular gift in our office!
$65 for one hour | Available at Kehres Health & Chiropractic or online

5. Shoes at Runners. This is a gift we have given before, and it was fun to go with my mom to pick out her new shoes. Runners is a local treasure with only the best shoes. They have four locations in mid-Michigan and a great staff to help find the right shoe and fit for your gait.
Available at Runners Performance Store, or buy a gift certificate online

6. Essential oil USB diffuser. Whether you are new to essential oils or a long time user, the USB diffuser is a great gift. It can be used in your computer at home or at work or in the car. Wrap with a few essential oils and it makes a unique gift!
$30 | Available at Kehres Health & Chiropractic or Young Living

7. Soma carafe. A beautifully designed glass water filter pitcher, Soma is available at Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond and other local retailers. The less bottled water, pop and sugary juice people drink, the better!
$49 | Available at local retailers such as Target or at Soma.com

8. A new workout class. There are so many great options in Saginaw and Midland. Give a few classes to Pure Barre, CrossFit or yoga. Even better, promise to try it with your friend or family member!
Available at a local workout studio

Saginaw Spring Slimdown - 60 day weight loss challenge

We are very excited to announce our Saginaw Spring Slimdown Weight Loss challenge! We have partnered with Crossfit Intuition and created a 60 day workout program that includes educational information along the way.

The program starts March 16th, sign up at CrossFitIntuition.com. 

The cost is $200 and for current CrossFit Intuition members it is $20. 

What it includes: Unlimited classes at CrossFit Intuition, nutrition and lifestyle classes focused on weight loss, weekly educational e-mails and videos with health tips and lots of FUN!

Prizes: CrossFit Intuition monthly memberships, massages, gift cards to healthy local restaurants, CrossFit gear, a cash prize and more!
 
Who is ready to make their health a priority? 

Eat Local Michigan! Support your local "farmacy"

This is where real medicine and health comes from!

The Downtown Saginaw Farmers' Market and Midland Area Farmers Market (Michigan) are close to being loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables! 

Find your local farmers' market at localharvest.org. 



The Maple Grille LLC also said they are going to have a lot of new vegetables ready in the next week for their menu too!

#EatLocalMi #Nutrition #Health

Coming soon: Saginaw's CrossFit Intuition

We are excited to announce that CrossFit Intuition is opening soon in Saginaw! I've made it my mission to make the Great Lakes Bay a healthier place, and this helps support my goal.

Located in Gratiot Place, the same plaza as Kehres Health and Chiropractic Saginaw location it will be open June 2014.

I will am opening CrossFit Intuition in Saginaw with Kevin Fisk, a certified CrossFit trainer and Saginaw native. 

For more information, visit our Facebook page at: Facebook.com/CrossFitIntuition

Saginaw Health Classes - Dr. Dan Kehres

Kehres Health & Chiropractic has three health classes coming up this week!

Tomorrow I'm at a local elementary school for Kids Run the Nation - Saginaw.

Tuesday will be at the Kehres Health & Chiropractic office for Grains: The Real Truth at 6:30 PM.

Friday I'm teaching Prevention of inflammatory conditions at Horizons Conference Center for the Pulse3 Foundation's Women's Health Initiative at 1:00 PM!

Hope to see you at the Tuesday or Friday seminar!

Kids Run the Nation - Saginaw Group

I love teaching to the Kids Run the Nation - Saginaw groups! Today I was at Handley Elementary School teaching about nutrition. 

I started running with groups like this at a very young age as well so I know the impact it can have on their future!

Pulse3's 19th Annual Women's Health Initiative

Pulse3's 19th Annual Women's Health Initiative will take place on Friday, May 9th at the Horizons Conference Center.

Five speakers will be featured, including Dr. Dan Kehres of Kehres Health & Chiropractic, that will provide a day filled with laughter, sharing and inspiration centered on emerging research and trends in women's health. There will also be a variety of vendors at the event.

Registration is open on-line: http://www.pulse3.org/component/dtregister/?view=event&layout=list&controller=event&task=events&Itemid=199

If you know of anyone who may be interested in sponsoring the conference with a vendor booth, please e-mail sschlenker@pulse3.org. 

Hope to see you there! 

Dr. Kehres teaches heath class at Saginaw High School

Dr. Kehres taught a health class to the staff at Saginaw High School about healthy and unhealthy fats!

Also, we had a great turnout for our Basic Nutrition class at the office last night! Our next class is Exercise Less, Eat More (Lose Weight) which will be next Wednesday February 19th at 6:30 PM in the Saginaw chiropractic office.

Here is our upcoming health class schedule:

• Wednesday, February 19  6:30 pm - Saginaw chiropractic office
  Eat More, Exercise Less (weight loss). Yes, you read that correctly. Learn about a 10 minute burst training workout and why you should eat more to lose weight.

• Thursday, February 27  6:30 pm - Saginaw chiropractic office
  Grains: The Real Truth. From arthritis to weight gain, grains can have many negative effects on our health. Learn why you should avoid grains and what to eat instead.

• Monday, March 3  6:30 pm - Midland chiropractic office
  Grains: The Real Truth. From arthritis to weight gain, grains can have many negative effects on our health. Learn why you should avoid grains and what to eat instead.

Grass fed beef available at Midland chiropractic and Saginaw chiropractic office

Kehres Health & Chiropractic is stocked with grass fed beef and pastured chicken!

NEW this time we have bacon and chorizo brats, both are $6.00 per package! We have more soup bones, stew meat and roasts than the last order as well. Also, there are tons of great cuts for steaks.

First come, first serve! We will have more regular and spicy brats on the way in a few weeks.

#EatLocalMi

Eat Local Michigan bags are now available!

We now have Eat Local Michigan reusable grocery bags! 15" canvas bags with long straps, they are perfect reusable grocery bags, lunch bags or for shopping at the farmers' market.

Available at Kehres Health & Chiropractic in Saginaw or online, click here to purchase an Eat Local bag or shirt.

Proceeds go to the Michigan Farmers' Market Association.