Dr. Heidi B.Bencsik, local Bucks County chiropractor, is excited to announce her official certification in the Webster Technique. Through comprehensive training via the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Dr. Heidi, possesses the necessary skills to safely provide chiropractic care to pregnant moms, infants, and children. The Webster Technique uses gentle, specific adjustments to help a baby assume the best possible position for a safe delivery. It is generally used when a baby is in breech position. Many women have successfully avoided Cesarean section births because of this technique. The technique is safe and effective, allowing the mother’s pelvis to restore balance and function which, in turn, provides sufficient space for the baby to find an ideal position for birth.
Chiropractic care during pregnancy is a natural avenue for moms to find relief from back, rib, hip and sciatic pain. Many women find their labor and delivery shorter and experience less discomfort if they have received chiropractic care during their pregnancy. Infant and childhood conditions that can benefit from care include colic, poor nursing or sleep, reflux, constipation, torticollis, ear infections, asthma, allergies, bed-wetting, scoliosis, headaches, and neck/back pain. Dr. Heidi embraces an intense passion for natural birth with a mission to lovingly provide specialized chiropractic care for pregnant moms, infants, and children; while coaching families to develop healthy habits for mind, body and spirit.
Dr. Heidi B. Bencsik provides chiropractic care at the Pennridge Wellness Center in Blooming Glen. The wellness center offers chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and nutritional counseling in a spa like atmosphere. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Heidi please call 215.257.3938 or email drheidib@gmail.com. www.HeidiBencsik.com
Willow Tree
Anonymous
I am a willow tree,
Strong, yet fluid
graceful.
I can bend with the wind,
but my roots are tough
indestructible.
Opening to birth my child
is flowing with the wind:
from a soft and gentle breeze
to a stormy gale
back to a soft and gentle breeze.
My body is strong, but flexible.
It is my friend, it knows how to open.
I am a friend to my body
eating well, walking, and loving myself.
I shall birth safely, freely, openly...
among my loved and trusted ones.
I am the willow, flexible,
beautiful, resilient
endowed with the power of surrender
to the wind rustling through my leaves,
my branches.
My roots reach deep into Mother Earth.
Anchored in Her strength,
I bring forth life
in joy!
I wanted to share with you this amazing testimonial from one of our fantastic patients...enjoy!
"I have to share my wonderful news with everyone. My daughter Gianna(20months) has been suffering with ear infections this winter. A couple months ago the Dr. prescribed amoxicillin. Many parents know this pink liquid all too well. So, we decided to try it because she had a feer & we wanted to help her. Se was on it 3X's a day for 12 days (the standard). Two weeks later we were back to the Dr. (for something unrelated). When her ears were checked she said they were red again and probably infected. Again, Amox was prescribed. I was upset & surprised that her ears were still red, after almost two weeks of an antibiotic. She didn't have a fever, wasn't tugging on her ears and they wanted to put her back on meds! I spoke to a relative who told me that her child had chronic ear infections until she stared bringing him to the chiropractor to avoid tubes. After thinking about it for awhile it made total sense. The spine being in proper alignment would result in normal nerve supply and ultimately normal function. Okay, so you want my 20months old who has ants in her pants to sit still and have her back adjusted? I forgot to mention the trips to our Dr always are very tearful & unpleasant and usually end with her sobbing into my chest. To my surprised it was a breeze at the chiro's. The Dr who treats my daughter is excellent with her. My husband & I were amazed. She showed her around the office (which has a total spa feel), let her play in the therapy room with the huge therapy balls all while adjusting her. After her 3rd treatment she lays on the "big girl table" & gets a "big girl adjustment." She loves every minute of it and just smiles away. "This is not my child," I say to myself, she doesn't let anyone touch her & can never lay still. When her treatment is finished she tries to get back on the table. It proves that it is making her feel good. We have also noticed an improvement with sleeping...that was an added bonus! Yesterday we had the greatly anticipated "well baby" visit tot eh medical dr. Keep in mind we didn't fill the prescription that was given to us 3 weeks prior but instead visited the chirorpactor twice a week for a total of six visits. After the Dr looked at her ears and I asked how they looked and the asnwer was-perfect! I let her know at that point that I didn't give her the medicine and she had been seeing a chiropractor. I felt so good that she had healthy little ears without giving her another 12 days of that pink stuff. Don't get me wrong it has a place, althought I think it's an easy out to stick them on meds for every little thing when there are clear alternatives. If anyone has a child suffering from ear infections I would highly recommend visiting Dr. Heidi Bencsik at the Pennridge Wellness Center. Her passion for helping others in genuine. She specializes in pregnant women and children in a beautiful office with pleasant staff. Thank you Dr. Heidi for helping our little girl."
(Dr. Randall Neustaedter, Pathways Issue 23)
Fifty Good Reasons to Breast Feed
Luis C. Ortiz M.D.
Originally Printed in: I.C.P.A. Newsletter March\April 2000
1. It enhances the deep emotional relationship between mother and baby.
2. Produces a psychological benefit for the mother, father, baby and family.
3. Diminishes Sudden Infant Death syndrome (SIDS).
4. Produces better social and emotional development of the baby.
5. Produces a better psychomotor development.
6. Allows better growth.
7. Helps faster recovery from illnesses.
8. Prevents malnutrition.
9. Diminishes risk of dying.
10. Satisfies the sucking needs of the baby.
11. Diminishes frequency of baby's tooth cavities.
12. Diminishes the need for tooth braces.
13. Prevents the development of pathogenic germs in the intestines.
14. Allows the digestive tract to develop quickly.
15. Diminishes the possibilities of infantile colic.
16. Diminishes the risk of diarrhea.
17. There is no worrying about the lack of formula upon an emergency.
18. Diminishes the chances of infantile cancer.
19. Diminishes the risk of diabetes.
20. Diminishes the risk of obesity.
21. Diminishes the risk of ear infections.
22. Diminishes the frequency of respiratory illnesses.
23. Diminishes the risk of allergic illnesses.
24. Diminishes the risk of diaper rash (dermatitis).
25. Contains lactoferrin, which transports iron and increases the immunity.
26. Diminishes the incidence of breast and ovarian cancer.
27. Diminishes puerperal bleeding.
28. Diminishes risk of osteoporosis.
29. Reduces depression in mothers after birth.
30. Slows down the reappearance of menstruation, giving more time until the next pregnancy.
31. Favors education of others in the family for practicing breastfeeding.
32. Diminishes tendency of child abuse.
33. Favors the realization of a woman in her role as a mother.
34. It is more practical. Facilitates feeding during night time, trips, parties…
35. Saves money and time.
36. It is more hygienic and sterile.
37. It has the ideal complete components every time.
38. Contains all the nutrients.
39. Saves money in healthcare services.
40. Does not pollute the environment.
41. Does not require heating and the energy waste from such procedure.
42. Does not require container.
43. Diminishes the use of medicines.
44. Diminishes the frequency of medical consultations.
45. Reduces the frequency of hospitalizations.
46. Diminishes the frequency of complementary examinations.
47. Breast milk has the right temperature.
48. Breast milk is produced in just the necessary amount.
49. Does not leave residues or garbage.
50. Diminishes the frequency of newborn abandonment.
Written by Luis S Ortiz MD, from Amigo de la Madre y el Niño de Rosario deLerma hospital -Published in the IBFAN Report
