I came across a good read for everyone to enjoy. Straight Talk For Success
is a book about what it takes to become successful.
The book discusses personal responsibility and that you need to recognize that you are responsible for your life and the choices you make. It means that you realize that while other people and events have an impact on your life, these people and events don't shape your life.
Here are the five skills you need to succeed in your life and career.
1. Self Confidence - believe in yourself and your abilities.
2. Personal Impact - always leave a positive impact and a lasting impression.
3. Outstanding Performance - they set high goals and they achieve them.
4. Good Communicators - Successful people are great communicators.
5. Interpersonal Competence - they build strong lasting relationships.
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Wellness
To have Wellness you must have a proper functioning nervous system.
The Nervous System is the master control of all human cells. Each day each cell is either growing or dieing.
Each cell adapts and stays healthy or it cannot adapt and it gets sick.
Each cell is exposed to physical, chemical and emotional stress everyday. The nervous system helps control the stress and keeps the cell healthy.
Chiropractic adjustments turn on the power to the nervous system and helps keep all your cells in sync.
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The Nervous System is the master control of all human cells. Each day each cell is either growing or dieing.
Each cell adapts and stays healthy or it cannot adapt and it gets sick.
Each cell is exposed to physical, chemical and emotional stress everyday. The nervous system helps control the stress and keeps the cell healthy.
Chiropractic adjustments turn on the power to the nervous system and helps keep all your cells in sync.
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Facts About Pain Relievers
It is estimated that over 40,000 Americans each year have to be hospitalized due to the side effects of common over counter NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Some of these common drugs are; Tylenol, Anacin, Excedrin, ibuprofen, Advil,and Nuprin.
These same drugs can also cause liver and kidney damage.
If you take any of these NSAIDs before going to bed, you will likely cut your body's production of melatonin, a hormone that helps you sleep, by 75%.
My take on this is to live healthy and enjoy wellness without these NSAIDs if possible.If you have been taking these daily for many months then you need to see a doctor and get your problem corrected. Limit your use of these NSAIDs as much as possible.
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These same drugs can also cause liver and kidney damage.
If you take any of these NSAIDs before going to bed, you will likely cut your body's production of melatonin, a hormone that helps you sleep, by 75%.
My take on this is to live healthy and enjoy wellness without these NSAIDs if possible.If you have been taking these daily for many months then you need to see a doctor and get your problem corrected. Limit your use of these NSAIDs as much as possible.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Electrical Energy
Would your home function without electricity? Think of all the things in your home that would not function if the electricity was diminished or shut off. What happens if you have too much current going to breaker? Would it shut off and shut down all the things it is powering?
Give some thought about your body and how much electrical current is flowing through it every second of everyday. Would if your spine became misaligned and caused pressure to the nerve supply. Which organs in your body would not function correctly? Which nerves would cause pain, numbness, tingling, and loss of function?
Get your spine checked today, to make sure you have full power going to all your body parts.
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Give some thought about your body and how much electrical current is flowing through it every second of everyday. Would if your spine became misaligned and caused pressure to the nerve supply. Which organs in your body would not function correctly? Which nerves would cause pain, numbness, tingling, and loss of function?
Get your spine checked today, to make sure you have full power going to all your body parts.
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Sunday, July 19, 2009
Turn Up the Heat!
At 212 degrees water is hot, at 212 degrees water boils and produces steam that can power a train. Applying just one degree of temperature to water means the difference between something that is very hot and something that generates enough force to power a large machine.
The message is simple yet this powerful metaphor should be clear to all. Giving just a little extra can make a huge difference.
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The message is simple yet this powerful metaphor should be clear to all. Giving just a little extra can make a huge difference.
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Saturday, July 18, 2009
Feed Your Brain
Brain health should be of great importance to you. You can live without many organs, but you cannot live without your brain. Here are a few key nutrients to help feed your brain everyday.
Omega-3s - this is the main fatty acid in the brain and is associated with brain development and function. Foods that are high in this fatty acid are salmon and other cold water fish, walnuts, and flax seed oil.
Choline - is a water- soluble B vitamin, it is a chemical building block of every cell in the body. Studies show that it may help improve memory and protect against senility in old age. Good sources of Choline are egg yolks, skim milk, soybeans, and lentils.
Folic Acid - this is also a vitamin B, it enhances cognitive function which suggests that it may help protect against the development of Alzheimer's disease. A few good sources of this are spinach, asparagus, and avocado.
It is always important to eat to be healthy!
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Omega-3s - this is the main fatty acid in the brain and is associated with brain development and function. Foods that are high in this fatty acid are salmon and other cold water fish, walnuts, and flax seed oil.
Choline - is a water- soluble B vitamin, it is a chemical building block of every cell in the body. Studies show that it may help improve memory and protect against senility in old age. Good sources of Choline are egg yolks, skim milk, soybeans, and lentils.
Folic Acid - this is also a vitamin B, it enhances cognitive function which suggests that it may help protect against the development of Alzheimer's disease. A few good sources of this are spinach, asparagus, and avocado.
It is always important to eat to be healthy!
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Friday, July 17, 2009
Dangerous Chemicals In Your Makeup
It is long over due for some type of regulation to exist in the makeup industry. It is intersting to know that some of the same chemicals that have been found in toys which have caused the toys to be recalled are the same chemicals allowed in makeup.
Take a look at the products listed on the label of your makeup. Most of those long words have been known to cause cancer. All these chemicals are being absorbed into your skin and circulating in your blood stream.
The F.D.A. has allowed this industry to be unregulated and very dangerous. There may be a big price that you are paying to look pretty. The word fragrance on the label can come from over one hundred different chemicals. Most of these chemicals are unhealthy and not allowed in many other noncosmetic products.
Remember, whatever goes on your skin, goes into your body. If it shouldn't be eaten, it shouldn't go on your skin.
Some common cosmetics that are contaminated with dangerous chemicals are lipstick, mascara, eye shadow, facial creams and hand lotions.
A great web site to learn more and to find safe products is www.bestinbeauty.com
Take a look at the products listed on the label of your makeup. Most of those long words have been known to cause cancer. All these chemicals are being absorbed into your skin and circulating in your blood stream.
The F.D.A. has allowed this industry to be unregulated and very dangerous. There may be a big price that you are paying to look pretty. The word fragrance on the label can come from over one hundred different chemicals. Most of these chemicals are unhealthy and not allowed in many other noncosmetic products.
Remember, whatever goes on your skin, goes into your body. If it shouldn't be eaten, it shouldn't go on your skin.
Some common cosmetics that are contaminated with dangerous chemicals are lipstick, mascara, eye shadow, facial creams and hand lotions.
A great web site to learn more and to find safe products is www.bestinbeauty.com
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Orthotics Proven to Improve Your Golf Game.
Ask a HealthFirst Doctor about elevating your game and health. Research proves that Foot Levelers' ParFlex Plus spinal pelvic stabilizers can improve your golf game.
The studies show that the stablizers help you hit the golf ball 9-15 yards farther, increases club head velocity 3-5mph, improves the body's alignment, and helps reduce fatique.
You can go to www.footlevelers.com to see what is available.
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The studies show that the stablizers help you hit the golf ball 9-15 yards farther, increases club head velocity 3-5mph, improves the body's alignment, and helps reduce fatique.
You can go to www.footlevelers.com to see what is available.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Healthy Birthday Cake?
I came across a web site that has a cake product with no artificial chemical ingredients. Check this web site out and bake a healthier birthday cake.
www.naturallynora.com
www.naturallynora.com
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Eggs Are Healthy
Eggs are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. The idea that eggs are unhealthy is a myth. In the latest studies, researchers have found several different peptides in eggs that act as potent A.C.E. inhibitors. These ACE inhibitors are drugs used to lower high blood pressure.
This means that eggs may actually lower your blood pressure.
Eggs are an incredible source of high quality nutrients.
If possible buy your eggs fresh from a local farmer. Also buying organic eggs are far less likely to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Eggs advertised as having Omega 3 added, may not be as good as the manufacturers are leading you to believe.
Start your day out with a healthy egg for breakfast!
This means that eggs may actually lower your blood pressure.
Eggs are an incredible source of high quality nutrients.
If possible buy your eggs fresh from a local farmer. Also buying organic eggs are far less likely to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Eggs advertised as having Omega 3 added, may not be as good as the manufacturers are leading you to believe.
Start your day out with a healthy egg for breakfast!
Monday, July 13, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Sleeping Tips
Getting your rest is vital for good health. Most people need 6-8 hours of sleep daily. The sleeping position is important for proper spinal function. Almost everyday we will treat a patient with a very stiff and painful neck due to sleeping incorrectly.
The best position to sleep is on your side in a slight fetal position. If you are sitting up straight in a neutral position in a chair and they froze you and then layed you on your side, you would be in the correct sleeping position. A good pillow that keeps your neck level and arms crossed on your chest will add to a good nights rest. Sleeping on your back is also allowed, but never on your stomach.
Ask a Healthfirst Doctor to check your sleeping posture.
The best position to sleep is on your side in a slight fetal position. If you are sitting up straight in a neutral position in a chair and they froze you and then layed you on your side, you would be in the correct sleeping position. A good pillow that keeps your neck level and arms crossed on your chest will add to a good nights rest. Sleeping on your back is also allowed, but never on your stomach.
Ask a Healthfirst Doctor to check your sleeping posture.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
THE BEST DOCTOR ???
People are always looking for the best doctors. I wish everyone would just look in the mirror. Yes, if you looked, it would be you. Everyday you are treating yourself. What you eat, how you exercise, how you sleep, how much stress you carry are all the most important daily treatments that will effect your life. When you begin to doctor yourself better, only then will your life and health improve.
If you're waking up tired, feel stressed, overweight, have digestion problems, have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, taking medications, then its time to start changing some of those habits.
Why can't you become the best Doctor?
If you're waking up tired, feel stressed, overweight, have digestion problems, have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, taking medications, then its time to start changing some of those habits.
Why can't you become the best Doctor?
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Breathing Improves Health
I came across an interesting article by Dr. Andrew Weil's. He is a very well known alternative medical doctor. He mentions that in his many years of practice and studies he believes the #1 thing that can have the biggest impact in your health is a daily breathing technique.
This breathing technique is called the 4-7-8. Sit up straight in a chair and get into a relaxed mode. Close your mouth with your tongue against the inside of your teeth. Take a deep breath in for four seconds and hold it for seven seconds and then release th air out of your mouth slowly for eight seconds. This is the 4-7-8 breathing that he thinks is so important to good health.
Do four of these, three to four times everyday.
This breathing technique is called the 4-7-8. Sit up straight in a chair and get into a relaxed mode. Close your mouth with your tongue against the inside of your teeth. Take a deep breath in for four seconds and hold it for seven seconds and then release th air out of your mouth slowly for eight seconds. This is the 4-7-8 breathing that he thinks is so important to good health.
Do four of these, three to four times everyday.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Interesting Conversation
I had a very interesting conversation yesterday with an 84 year old patient. She asked why many people don't know about the great benefits of Chiropractic care? She mentioned that she left my office and got back to her Assisted Living home and met with her group of friends. She was feeling much better from the adjustment and her friends had noticed and wondered how a Chiropractor could help. She said "she was amazed at how little her friends knew about Chiropractors."
She asked me "how come we don't share what we do and all the benefits of it with more people?" This was a wake up call for me. Help me change some lives and share the benefits of Chiropractic care with your friends and family.
She asked me "how come we don't share what we do and all the benefits of it with more people?" This was a wake up call for me. Help me change some lives and share the benefits of Chiropractic care with your friends and family.
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