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    Dr. Derek Larsen crossing the finish line at the Juneau Alaska Marathon

    A Mighty Challenge; the Juneau Alaska Marathon

    August 4, 2021

    I started writing this post back in May when I signed up to run the Juneau Alaska Marathon. This post is therefore written almost as journal entries from my training.

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    Picking wild berries in Juneau Alaska representing healthy nutrition by Dr. Derek Larsen chiropractor

    Fuel your life, Eat Well, Nourish Often, a look at diet with Dr. Derek DC.

    July 21, 2021

    Hello family and friends! This week I have been thinking a lot about the things I've been eating and how they affect me. From Bratwursts made of spring black bear meat, to cake from a friend's birthday party, everything I eat affects how I feel.

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    COVID-19 discussion from a chiropractic perspective by Dr. Derek Larsen in Juneau Alaska

    COVID 19, a Volatile Topic in An Unsure World. Let's Talk About It

    June 10, 2021

    Hello, friends and family of Happy Family Chiropractic! Today's topic is one that honestly I have been avoiding because of the volatility of the situation.

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    Safe chiropractic neck adjustment at Happy Family Chiropractic in Juneau Alaska

    Reward vs Risk, The Safety of Chiropractic.

    May 23, 2021

    This last week I struck up a conversation with a few people around Juneau. Amid the conversation the question "What do you do for work?" came up and I responded that I was a chiropractor.

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    Dr. Derek Larsen enjoying a sunny day in Juneau Alaska where he became a chiropractor

    The Ever-present Lure of the North, and an Unfailing Desire to Help Bring Joy to this Earth

    May 5, 2021

    This week I wanted to tell part of my story, I seem to be asked two questions quite a bit as I meet people in Juneau.

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    Child sitting on a bridge representing pediatric chiropractic care at Happy Family Chiropractic in Juneau Alaska

    Pediatric Chiropractic, Dedicated to the Potential of a Prized Generation.

    April 27, 2021

    This whole week I have been thinking about how to approach the topic of Pediatric Chiropractic in a way that would be enticing and exciting to read.

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    Chiropractic spinal adjustment debunking myths at Happy Family Chiropractic in Juneau Alaska

    The Most Common Chiropractic Myths Debunked | Advantages of Chiropractic Care

    April 21, 2021

    There are a few myths out there that I want to dispel to help you understand when an individual should seek chiropractic care.

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