tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439620928117809592024-02-18T19:03:27.412-08:00Dr. Kenda BurkeFamily Chiropractor and DoulaDr. Kenda Burkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639556362439581103noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743962092811780959.post-31321062082240556212011-05-19T13:48:00.000-07:002011-12-04T10:29:59.150-08:00We have a new website! www.awakenoakland.com<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRhUZRKJIns8g3Qng8cO4vvfNj_Wv7RjSImosNbZzScUSO-AfiFrZb97vLm9mk6id8KBpKyU9i4DxLCHFrltCISWsIIpH87vjbfZ2R96GUbdRCqIxtSC89w6Fj9mbhM9K2JQif0si0vUzE/s1600/awaken-logo.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 194px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608533828314416322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRhUZRKJIns8g3Qng8cO4vvfNj_Wv7RjSImosNbZzScUSO-AfiFrZb97vLm9mk6id8KBpKyU9i4DxLCHFrltCISWsIIpH87vjbfZ2R96GUbdRCqIxtSC89w6Fj9mbhM9K2JQif0si0vUzE/s200/awaken-logo.jpg" /></a><br /><br />We are excited to serve you and your family with exceptional chiropractic care, acupuncture, and massage therapy. Visit us at <a href="http://www.awakenoakland.com/">www.awakenoakland.com</a>Dr. Kenda Burkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639556362439581103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743962092811780959.post-49708920989460689262010-02-15T23:15:00.000-08:002010-02-15T23:48:29.050-08:00Welcome Teagan Pearl! Mama Julie talks about her experience through labor...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj68IwSug4hVsJEU5Q6p6M6Fftw2or65y42lKDF9_4SctAgyv6ORGXn8Eqv5iFbB0Y_O0ZDccBAl_98w3eL_7uXeVvLZnrBA1gQwZOTAHN5h_0dJU4nJKTtnU577COy2soUqoD_BDMqcWGm/s1600-h/julieandjustin.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 100px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438744612122791842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj68IwSug4hVsJEU5Q6p6M6Fftw2or65y42lKDF9_4SctAgyv6ORGXn8Eqv5iFbB0Y_O0ZDccBAl_98w3eL_7uXeVvLZnrBA1gQwZOTAHN5h_0dJU4nJKTtnU577COy2soUqoD_BDMqcWGm/s200/julieandjustin.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Congratulations to Julie and Justin on the birth of their amazing daughter Teagan. Their connection and intimacy through labor truly shone through. Through their labor, I kept thinking in my head, '<em>this is how it should always go</em>...' Amazing family. Indeed.<br /><br /><div align="left">Here is what Julie has to say about her experience with chiropractic, using a doula, and natural childbirth:<br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWuOcnsnyuCkLhrTmw76Cym-b-xVagRi8XNPXrlwgwuwacXItddkQ_qdZva5aaO91r5FHigAe0jDlqbcruiOJxnRI08w8D0ilDlEbRgr3dYMLN9Q2tBhZRwlePtNdUT3FfyndjH3zdZgq/s1600-h/teagansmall.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 154px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 215px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438740782715709938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWuOcnsnyuCkLhrTmw76Cym-b-xVagRi8XNPXrlwgwuwacXItddkQ_qdZva5aaO91r5FHigAe0jDlqbcruiOJxnRI08w8D0ilDlEbRgr3dYMLN9Q2tBhZRwlePtNdUT3FfyndjH3zdZgq/s200/teagansmall.jpg" /></a>"Our beautiful daughter Teagan was born wednesday at kaiser wc, with my husband on one side of me, and Kenda on the other. Choosing to have a doula at my birth, and choosing Kenda as my doula, were two of the most important and best decisions I made about my pregnancy and delivery. I am convinced that my deep trust in Kenda's knowledge and abilities was a central factor in what was a fast, natural childbirth. As soon as I began working with Kenda, I knew I would be totally supported and taken care of through my pregnancy and delivery, and that's exactly what happened. I will always be grateful to Kenda for bringing her warmth, strength, and knowledge to my pregnancy and our daughter's birth." -Julie, mom to Teagan, born 2/10/2010, weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces, 7 hour labor!</div></div>Dr. Kenda Burkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639556362439581103noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743962092811780959.post-29526509515829079882010-02-13T19:37:00.000-08:002010-02-13T20:15:33.047-08:00New from Bruce Lipton, PhD, Advocating for Chiropractic<a href="http://www.waldzell.org/speakers/Lipton.jpg"><span style="color:#333300;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 440px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 227px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.waldzell.org/speakers/Lipton.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#333300;"> "Historically, scientific reductionism has provided an amazing understanding of the nature of the body’s structure, from organs to cellular organelles and down to its genes. However, the limitations of this approach are clearly evident in <strong>science’s inability to resolve today’s healthcare crisis.</strong><br /><br />"<strong>Systems biology is a new field of science that allows health practitioners to transcend a system’s parts and gain awareness of the whole.</strong> A valuable example of systems biology is revealed in Bio-Geometric Integration (BGI). Through a brilliant synthesis of tensegrity, fractal geometry, quantum physics, and conventional anatomy, (BGI) offers profound insight into the mechanics governing the operation and health of the musculoskeletal system. <strong>Knowledge is power and BGI is one of chiropractic’s most powerful resources for enhancing physical and emotional wellbeing.</strong> As an outspoken advocate of the “new biology,” I wholeheartedly encourage consider(ing) the amazing insights provided through BGI.”<br /><br />-Bruce H. Lipton, PhD: Cell biologist and bestselling author of The Biology of Belief: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter and Miracles</span><br /></span>Dr. Kenda Burkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639556362439581103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743962092811780959.post-6298705657187438782010-01-11T08:45:00.000-08:002010-01-11T09:21:50.994-08:00Welcome baby Lou, a VBAC superstar!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDVJLFwGA69iL7ndB1WCzJs7HtW1kiBFgAsJN4yjyTQw5QQRKJLVpBMqVXOdIJmyhvd_VweFRCFKZC8v_h0Eq9Uoic2T4UtwNP1yl9aYC5og8ECQ_8nYqws5L68OVO85oqLLVvMj7LhtcU/s1600-h/lou.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 213px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425525706045120322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDVJLFwGA69iL7ndB1WCzJs7HtW1kiBFgAsJN4yjyTQw5QQRKJLVpBMqVXOdIJmyhvd_VweFRCFKZC8v_h0Eq9Uoic2T4UtwNP1yl9aYC5og8ECQ_8nYqws5L68OVO85oqLLVvMj7LhtcU/s320/lou.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Welcome to the outside world, sweet baby Lou! Lou's mama was past her due date and anticipating a <strong>VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)</strong>. She came in for her first adjustment and hours later was in labor. Her body was so smart, it just needed to be set free. After a successful vaginal birth, Lou was born into her parents loving arms. </div><div> </div><div><strong>Many times a baby will stay in the womb until everything is just right.</strong> The slightest bit of tension in the pelvis, uterine ligaments, or the rest of the body can trigger the baby and the mama's body to not initiate labor. Because labor and birth are such an exquisite perfect choreography, it is so important to allow as much room and freedom for the baby and mom as possible. <strong>The adjustment can provide this very easily.</strong> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>VBACs are often discouraged against in the hospital setting because there is a myth that the chances of uterine rupture or other catastrophes might arise. But Lou's mama, as well as thousands of other families know better. <strong>VBAC's are much safer than c-sections</strong> for so many reasons. Over half of cesareans result in complications (from infection to post partum depression) and the mortality rate is 2 to 4 times higher than in vaginal births. </div><div> </div><div></div><div>A cesarean can be absolutely life saving, but unfortunately are overused to a dangerous level. Many factors, such as baby and mother positioning, mother's sense of comfort and safety at the birth, and the tension in the pelvis and uterus can greatly affect the end result of c-sections. This is why <strong>I recommend to all pregnant women that they get adjusted.</strong> It can literally save lives. It takes tremendous strength and diligence to convince many medical care providers that VBACs are a much safer route. Let us spread the truth and allow these babies to have the safest, most beneficial births possible. </div><div>For more information about VBACs, visit <a href="http://www.ican-online.org/">http://www.ican-online.org/</a></div><div></div>Dr. Kenda Burkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639556362439581103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743962092811780959.post-85135854719997870282009-12-11T11:31:00.000-08:002009-12-11T22:35:12.312-08:00Meredith Speaks About Chiropractic Care During Her Labor<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz6oBPGstgfIj5xSz8f0_I0Gv-Tg7ZTG6kgMKRDUEnxEGVEYKpxZc2uDWusCUW5x8e-QEUO89639VOVBypgaA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />Meredith, a local midwife, discusses her experience of getting adjusted after contractions had completely slowed down during her labor. </p><p>The reason that labor can progress after an adjustment is because the body has an opportunity to reset. Even slight tension through the uterine ligaments, sacrum, pubic bone, and the rest of the spine can cause the contractions to become uncoordinated and eventually plateau.</p><p>This is usually when moms fatigue and often leads to interventions such as pitocin, vacuum extraction, and c-sections. These interventions can usually be avoided with the gentlest of touches during an adjustment. </p><p>Dr. Kenda attends labors at home and in a hospital setting when needed to help women have a safer and easier labor and birth.</p><p>Check out an article about chiropractic and pregnancy:</p><p><a href="http://www.icpa4kids.org/why/pregnancy.htm">http://www.icpa4kids.org/why/pregnancy.htm</a></p><p><span style="color:#330033;">"Birth is the sudden opening of a window, through which you look out upon a stupendous prospect. For what has happened? A miracle. You have exchanged nothing for the possibility of everything." <span style="font-size:78%;">-William Macneille Dixon</span></span></p>Dr. Kenda Burkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639556362439581103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743962092811780959.post-26970289151629104172009-11-30T18:10:00.000-08:002009-11-30T18:15:05.905-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMT2dZvGrTm7P_KHEKg4DubkTrD25pdOANob74gUgH08nWWOvAdOiRYW-89mE59hcWrYyhEzxdiOZmkGSOrantgUZMwK_qkJoPu5LssnL60MipqjgrS6jZaApAW5qbbR-qRSuHZkcbAlMq/s1600/toby.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410084554437812162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMT2dZvGrTm7P_KHEKg4DubkTrD25pdOANob74gUgH08nWWOvAdOiRYW-89mE59hcWrYyhEzxdiOZmkGSOrantgUZMwK_qkJoPu5LssnL60MipqjgrS6jZaApAW5qbbR-qRSuHZkcbAlMq/s320/toby.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Welcome new chiropractic superstar Toby! An old soul for sure. Congratulations to the whole family! </div>Dr. Kenda Burkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639556362439581103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743962092811780959.post-75640379485834419232009-11-15T15:17:00.000-08:002009-11-15T15:25:25.857-08:00Welcome Baby Oscar!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHytHlptkZ7cfBZJPk5wgxPv9M5rAcK1b6_hVgP8ARvKzw5sV80nsXlXhDgEAdaLs8i2IGITKrx-m9mo4l9ioQDP7AWNdccLt9WTJ2J2W6yxC_Ea7VmE6wIGa7oOzJQmSsIKgWtk4q697m/s1600/oscar.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404475311226543570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHytHlptkZ7cfBZJPk5wgxPv9M5rAcK1b6_hVgP8ARvKzw5sV80nsXlXhDgEAdaLs8i2IGITKrx-m9mo4l9ioQDP7AWNdccLt9WTJ2J2W6yxC_Ea7VmE6wIGa7oOzJQmSsIKgWtk4q697m/s320/oscar.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Here is baby Oscar holding himself up like a big boy the day after his 3rd chiropractic adjustment ever. At only 6 weeks old he is so strong and vibrant! He and his parents are rockstars and we send them many good blessings.</div><br /><div></div>Dr. Kenda Burkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639556362439581103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-743962092811780959.post-51364971322151867312009-10-16T22:40:00.000-07:002009-10-23T08:29:43.355-07:00How Do We Keep Healthy This Season?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrtPb92SUIhFFVb-b8GVwVhEFmtp7tWG57MwurxhHZ701q7PRG08WcBddNQ51z-atRCvENGwd2gNEjc-cqMPDBuf-ZbCCt9y6wUGe7SNvcoJp_kszGcnyyEXtCk_pJziqywRF7n4yNT6ZX/s1600-h/sick+child.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 118px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 78px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393446624957261634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrtPb92SUIhFFVb-b8GVwVhEFmtp7tWG57MwurxhHZ701q7PRG08WcBddNQ51z-atRCvENGwd2gNEjc-cqMPDBuf-ZbCCt9y6wUGe7SNvcoJp_kszGcnyyEXtCk_pJziqywRF7n4yNT6ZX/s320/sick+child.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">So, the seasons are changing, the weather is acting bizarre and lo and behold everyone is getting sick! What to do?! What to do?! Maybe, be grateful?<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">This is how it works. Our bodies become accustomed to a certain amount of humidity, a certain range of temperature, and a certain pace of life. When these things change, our bodies simply become overwhelmed and go into "clean house" mode. This ends up looking like snot, head congestion, fevers... It is all a way for our bodies to clean out the junk from the previous season and get ready for the new one. THIS IS NATURAL!!! Yes, it's true! Getting sick is totally and completely natural. It is a time for rest, renewal, and perspective.<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">This perspective is invaluable. Our bodies need it. So instead of fighting it, what if we embraced it, and prepare for it so that it doesn't completely wipe us out?! </span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><br /></span><span style="color:#000000;"></span><strong><em><span style="color:#333333;">Some tips to make it easier on you:</span><br /></em></strong><br /><br /><ol><li><span style="color:#330033;">The most important thing to do before the bug hits (and definitely while it is doing its dirty work) is to get a chiropractic adjustment! Getting adjusted boosts the immune system so that your body can act more efficiently in working through the sickness. Stimulating the nervous system to kick the immune system into gear is invaluable in staying as healthy as possible through this season. Even if you are feeling like crap, slide in for your adjustment and get a hearty dose of an immune booster. We don't care if you are contagious. We are all getting adjusted and therefore all getting our immune systems boosted. Also, the family room is available for the extra noisy/coughing/noseblowers. :)<br /></span><span style="color:#990000;">Check out: </span><a href="http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/immuneSystem/nervousSystem.htm"><span style="color:#990000;">http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/immuneSystem/nervousSystem.htm</span></a></li><li><span style="color:#660000;">Drink (what my husband calls) Nas-tea</span><span style="color:#660000;"> This is a recipe that we use in our home to ease the intensity of colds and flus and to help </span><span style="color:#660000;">our natural immune response. </span><span style="color:#660000;">Boil a big pot of water. </span><span style="color:#660000;">Add 1/2 cup to 1 cup chopped fresh ginger (basically a big handful) </span><span style="color:#660000;">Add a smaller handful of chopped licorice root </span><span style="color:#660000;">Boil these herbs for at least 20 minutes </span><span style="color:#660000;">Pour into a cup and add the juice of a lemon. Yum. This will soothe it all. </span></li><li><span style="color:#333300;">Be sure to rest. Resting wherever and whenever possible. </span></li><li><span style="color:#663300;">Avoid sugar because it directly inhibits immune function. Herbs like Echinacea and </span></li><li><span style="color:#663300;">Goldenseal in tincture form can be very beneficial to increase immune function.</span></li><li><span style="color:#660000;"><span style="color:#663300;"></span>If a fever arises, celebrate!! A fever is necessary because the body needs to reach a certain </span><span style="color:#660000;">temperature to fight bacteria and viruses. If it gets too high, use cool compresses on your body t</span><span style="color:#660000;">o moderate it. The worst thing you can do for an infection is prevent or curb a fever. </span><span style="color:#660000;">Fevers are good!</span></li><li><span style="color:#003333;">Fall and winter are the seasons for going inward. Listen to your inner guide and take extra </span><span style="color:#003333;">time to nourish yourself with activities that bring you calm and ease.</span></li><li><span style="color:#330033;">Trust yourself! Your body was designed perfectly as it is. If it needs to get snotty, fevery </span><span style="color:#330033;">and barfy, let it! Take the time to appreciate all the outward energy that summer </span><span style="color:#330033;">required. Remember, infections are just a little inner house cleaning sessions. Its okay. I </span><span style="color:#330033;">promise. ;)<br /></span><span style="color:#333333;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">**</span><em>of course, if you or your child reaches a level of infection that seems like it needs further assistance, please contact your medical provider. Just try all these things first!</em></span></span></li></ol><span style="color:#000000;">The other issue that comes up for lots of us during this season is the flu shot. There are many perspectives on this and here is one of them:</span><br /><a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200911/brownlee-h1n1/3"><span style="color:#000000;">http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200911/brownlee-h1n1/3</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Everybody needs to make this choice for themselves, but whatever you choose, remember that</span> <span style="color:#000000;"><strong>it is absolutely normal and good for you to get sick, just as long as you gather the support to help you through it. Trust your innate healing potential.</strong></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#333333;"></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#333333;"></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span>Dr. Kenda Burkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01639556362439581103noreply@blogger.com0