Dr. Virginia S. Irby DC ACN

08/14/2026

Go sweet and spicy with this Honey Garlic Salmon recipe!

This simple 20 minute honey garlic salmon is made in one skillet and the sauce is addicting! It’s paleo, gluten free and a family favorite.

08/13/2026

Min-Chex is a combination of minerals and synergistic factors designed to support the nervous system and the body's stress response.*

✅Supports nervous system health
✅Moderate calmative that helps maintain emotional balance
✅Helps ease the effects of stress
✅Excellent source of niacin, vitamin B6, and iodine

If you aren't getting these essential minerals in your diet, you might consider supplementing with Min-Chex. These minerals help your body to "pump the breaks" on your stress response, calm you down, and help you relax.

08/12/2026

We all know sleep is great, but do you know why it's as vital as air, food and water?

The glymphatic system is a recently discovered waste clearance system in the brain and central nervous system. Besides waste elimination, the glymphatic system may also function to help distribute non-waste compounds, such as glucose, lipids, amino acids, and neurotransmitters in the brain.

This is VERY important because a brain full of trash doesn’t function properly! Recent studies indicate that failure of glymphatic function might contribute to neurodegenerative disorders (such as Alzheimers and dementia), traumatic brain injury, and stroke.

So how does this connect to sleep?

Recent research shows that the glymphatic system is only active when we are asleep! Thus, a major function of sleep appears to be that the glymphatic system is turned on and that the brain clears itself of neurotoxic waste produced while we are awake. This means that not enough sleep on a regular basis can lead to a toxic environment for your brain.

How do we avoid this?

Get 7-8 hours of sleep per night! If you aren’t getting this regularly you may need to reassess your schedule or address issues of insomnia/difficulty sleeping. There are lots of lifestyle changes and nutritional support that can be used to improve sleep quality.

If you have difficulty sleeping, call our office to set up an appointment today!

08/12/2026

This week's challenge: CLEAN. OUT. THOSE. CUPBOARDS.

That's right, now's the time. And there are so many good reasons to get in there and clean the sugary treats, chips, junk food, and empty carbs out of your pantry and fridge.

☀Being healthy starts with food and then moves into exercise, sleep, hydration and mindfulness.

☀ It's so much easier to not eat junk when it's not in the house! By removing unhealthy foods from your house, you decrease your chances of eating those foods!

08/10/2026

"You must do the things you think you cannot do."

08/07/2026

Add a relaxing tea blend to your evening wind down routine to help you get a better night's sleep!

Need to relax after a long day? After dinner is the perfect time to unwind. This soothing Calming After Dinner Herbal Tea helps quiet the mind, calm your body + helps take away the stress

08/07/2026

Today is the LAST DAY to order your HA2CG kit for our August 11th start date! Call the office to pick-up your kit or have it mailed to you!

08/06/2026

Adrenal Tonic Phytosynergist® is a nutritive, supportive combination
of Ashwagandha root, Licorice root, Rehmannia root, Echinacea angustifolia root and Echninacea purpurea root.

Together, these herbs and the substances within them work to:
🌿Promote healthy adrenal gland function
🌿Facilitate the body’s normal response to occasional stress
🌿Support and maintain the body as it ages
🌿Support healthy sleep
🌿Support healthy immune system response
🌿Maintain feelings of well-being when experiencing temporary stress
🌿Help improve mental and/or physical performance after periods of mental and/or physical exertion
🌿Help to increase energy and improve overall health*

Call our office to schedule an appointment to find out if Adrenal Tonic Phytosynergist is right for you!
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration.

08/06/2026

🚨 Program Starts SOON! Last day to order is TOMORROW! 🚨
Have you bought your HA2CG program kit yet?

The HA2CG Weight Management Program with Dr. Virginia kicks off next week, and your kit is essential to be fully prepared from Day One. Waiting could mean delays—and missed results.

If you’re committed to this program, now’s the time to act. Set yourself up for success, avoid last-minute stress, and start strong. 💪

⏰ Time is running out
👉 Call our office to purchase your kit today! Last day to order is TOMORROW! 916-844-2800

08/06/2026

Try this wind down routine to de-stress and relax before bed. 🌙 A wind down routine doesn't have to be long to be effective!

10 Mins - Stretching
5 Mins - Journaling
2 Mins - Breathing
5 Mins - Meditation