It's over!!

Thanksgiving can be one of the heaviest eating days of the year.The good thing is it's over and we should be thankful for the opportunity to exercise off the extra pounds that were put on in this one day.

Fit Facts

Sometimes you might wonder if exercise is really worth it? It's normal to want to skip an exercise or not even begin to do them. But let me help you understand how beneficial they can be.

1. Exercise can help prevent heart disease.

2. Exercise can help lower blood pressure.

3. Exercise can help prevent type II diabetes.

4. Exercise will help burn the extra pounds you put on eating that delicious Thanksgiving meal.

5. Exercise will slow the aging process.

6. Exercise strengthens your muscles and spine.

7. Exercise makes every day more fun.

As fitness improves, activities become easier and more enjoyable. For better health, you owe it to yourself to begin today. Take it in small steps. Do a little more each day.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

T...Thanksgiving
H...Happiness
A...Always have graditude
N...Now be thankful
K...Kind-hearted
S...Stuffing
G...Giving thanks
I...Imagine world peace
V...Valor pilgrims
I...Imagine wellness
N...Nourish
G...Greatful blessings

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

At this special time of the year we are thankful for many things, especially the gift of your friendship and loyalty. I would like to take this time to thank you for providing me with the opportunity to serve you. I appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you in the years to come.

I wish you a warm and Happy Thanksgiving. May you and those you love always enjoy a bountiful harvest of all the good things in life.

Pumpkins - Pumpkins - Pumpkins

The pumpkin capital of the world is located in Central Illinois. It is here in the heart of the midwest that our great farmers are producing 90% of all the pumpkin crops. It is also in Illinois where the largest processing plant is located. They process about 85% of all the canned pumpkin on the grocery shelves today.

Gives thanks to our great farmers of Illinois for adding some extra sweetness to our Thanksgiving dinners.

Red Flags for Big Bags

Carrying heavy backpacks, purses, briefcases, or shopping bags, on one shoulder can cause you to walk off balance. This creates your torso muscles to contract and makes one side of your spine work harder. Overtime this can create a weakening to your back and cause unnecessary back problems.

Carry no more than 25% of your body weight in your backpack. Switch shoulders or hands frequently. Keep the carrying pieces close to the body for less strain on the muscles.

Fat Wallets

A Fat Wallet is a nice problem. But if you have it in your back pocket and your sitting on it, this will cause your hips to be uneven. Thus torqing your spinal and pelvic muscles. Your spine will compensate for this stress and cause pain or tightness to your back.

I have been putting my thin wallet in my front pocket for over 20 yrs. You will also find that your back pockets will last longer.

Happiness

Happiness is not a matter of good fortune or worldly possessions. It's a mental attitude. It comes from appreciating what we have, instead of being miserable about what we don't have. It's so simple, yet so hard for the human mind to comprehend. Go out and make it a great day. It's your choice.

Did You Know...

The eye does not "see" but transforms light to nerve impulses which is interpreted by the brain.

If all 600 muscles in your body pulled in one direction, you could lift 25 tons.

More than half of your body's 206 bones are located in your hands and feet.

Your digestive tract is thirty feet long.

Your body produces one billion red blood cells every day.

Your heart pumps more than 5 quarts of blood every minute, about 2,000 gallons a day.

21 Day Detox - Raving Results!

I want to share a raving result. Yesterday patient R.B. came into my office to discuss her recent results of her blood test. She had just completed her 21 day nutrition detox with us. She lost 11 pounds and was feeling much better. We compared her blood test from August,(which was before the detox) to her blood test done recently in November. Her Cholesterol dropped from 199 to 133, Triglycerides dropped from 247 to 80, Alkaline Phosphatase dropped from 104 to 50. These were very surprising results to R.B.

These results continue to show how effective this whole food detox program can be. Call us to find out how you might benefit from this program. Your health may depend on it.

Our mission is to help our patients improve the quality of their HEALTH so that they can improve the quality of their LIFE.

Top Five Men Health Threats

As mentioned in the To Your Health (June Edition), Women outlive men by almost 5 years. Life expectancy is 74.8 for men as compared to 80.1 for women. Here are the top five leading causes of death for men.

1. Heart Disease

2. Cancer

3. Unintentional injuries

4. Stroke

5. Pulmonary Disease

The upside is that these killers are preventable by taking proper health precautions.Taking care of yourself now means a brighter future for you and your loved ones. Chiropractic care should always be included in your wellness plan.

5 Reasons to Stay Away from Soda and Energy drinks

1. Energy drinks can boost heart rate and blood pressure.It can increase anxiety, dehydrate the body, and cause insomnia.

2. Some energy drinks can contain up to 280mg. of caffeine. This almost triples the amount of caffeine in one cup of coffee.

3. An average can of soda has 35-38mg. of caffeine and up to 13 teaspoons of sugar.

4. According to some household cleaning web sites, sodas can be used as a toilet cleaner and rust and grease remover.

5. Some energy drinks have a very small splash of vitamins added, but not enough to gain any value.

What Should I Do For My Lowback Pain?

Deciding what to do for a lowback problem can be a difficult decision. Many start out by seeing their family doctor. Chiropractors specialize in taking care of back problems everyday. Take your lowback to a Chiropractor first. Let the Chiropractor examine you to determine what type of treatment you can best benefit from. They may be able to help you and if not they can refer to the proper place for treatment.

Starting out with drugs or surgery can cause unneeded side effects. Getting to the root of the problem and correcting a misalignment in the spine that can cause abnormal spinal joint function, disc derangement, and a pinched nerve is the best treatment in most cases.

It is important to find out if your lowback pain is coming from a muscle injury, disc injury, nerve injury, or spinal joint injury. a Chiropractic examination can help determine the real problem.

Your Nervous System Controls Everything

A properly functioning nervous system is a key to good health. Not your blood pressure(controlled by your nervous system) or your pulse (controlled by your nervous system). As a Chiropractor I have had the pleasure of restoring improved nerve function to my wellness partners. Have you ever had your spine checked to see if your nervous system is firing with all cylinders?

Improvements

We often think about making improvements around our home. In fact some people make improvements every day. How about making some improvements with your health?

Most Important Winter Vitamin

Want to help strengthen your immune system during the winter months? Vitamin D in needed in larger quantities during the cold cloudy season. Most of your Vitamin D is made in your body during the summer from the sun. The under layers of your skin are stimulated to produce large amounts of vitamin D. Because the days are shorter and you are in the sun much less in the winter supplementing Vitamin D is of great importance.

Easy Stress Reducers

If you're running around all day trying to fulfill a seemingly endless list of responsibilities, you could be on the verge of a stress-induced breakdown. Before that happens, take five minutes out of your busy schedule for one of these quick de-stressors.


1. Get moving - Any form of daily exercise can be extremely beneficial. Endorphins are triggered to be released into your body during exercise. These hormones are mood lifting and can add a great feeling and energy to your body.

2. Get some sun - The sun can provide a good amount of needed vitamin D. It also enhances serotonin which is a chemical that stabilizes your moods.

3.Laugh a little - Many studies show that laughing can lower the levels of cortisol which is a stress hormone.