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June 2003

Contents

1. The Force is Within You
2. Question of the Month
3. Fitness Corner 
4. Health News
5. Office Happenings

The Force is Within You

In the original movie from the Star Wars series, the mission to destroy the Death Star approaches. Luke Skywalker is apprehensive and nervous. Then we hear the distinct voice of his mentor and teacher, Obi Wan Kenobi, in his head “The force is with you, always.” This reassures and calms Luke as he departs. From that famous line, “May the force be with you” became a familiar catch phrase. 

Within each one of us there is a force that is greater and more powerful than the one referred to in the Star Wars movie. It is with us 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Different healing disciplines call it different things. Life force, chi or qi are some examples. In the chiropractic profession, the spark of life that animates and makes us alive is known as your Innate Intelligence.

This force keeps the stomach digesting, your kidneys filtering, your heart beating and your immune system working. It allows your body to do thousands of things simultaneously, coordinating and organizing each process. The amazing thing about this force is that it doesn’t just maintain the function of your being, it is always striving to do it better. It is always constructive.

When this force is fully expressed in you, your life experience improves. The clarity with which you see the world around you is sharpened. Your existence switches from surviving each day to thriving in it. All the healthy habits you have are enhanced by a clear expression of your life force or innate intelligence. 

One of the main avenues for the expression of your innate intelligence is over your nervous system. The life-giving messages originate in different parts of the brain and use the telephone line of the body, the nerves, to transmit them. Your skull and spine are designed to protect the brain and nerves at all times. When the spine loses its natural balance, unusual and damaging tension is placed on the nerves. If you have ever experienced a cell phone call getting out of range, the same situation can happen to your nerves and innate intelligence. 

Chiropractors work to improve the relationship between the spine and the nervous system. When that relationship is strong and supportive, your innate intelligence is on job. Consult a chiropractor to make sure it is fully expressed. The force is within you! 

Question of the Month

Why would I want to keep going to a chiropractor even after I feel better?
Continuing to be under chiropractic care has many benefits whether you have symptoms or not. Your spine is the main support for your nervous system. Messages that run and manage your health originate and travel over the nervous system. Low-grade misalignments of your spine don’t cause pain but can disrupt those messages, causing a downward spiral in your health. Regular chiropractic adjustments remove the low-grade misalignments. Your body can better manage your health and wellness when the messages get through clearly. You can enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Skiing a full day, completing the round of golf and picking up your grandkids can be performed with greater ease. Stick with your care even after you “feel” better.

Fitness Corner

This month in the Fitness Corner, Scott McDermott discusses such topics as grain fed animals and looking out the windshield, not the rear view mirror. He also describes a little know exercise, toe raises, that prevents or helps with shin splints and a GREAT AB exercise. And for those who are in a rush when it comes to meals - value added soup. To sign for this great free newsletter, send an email to mybestbody@shaw.ca.

Health News

New Warnings on Blood Pressure

“Millions of people who thought they had healthy blood pressure are about to get a surprise: The government says levels once considered normal or borderline actually signal “prehypertension,” and those people must take care to stave off full-blown high blood pressure.” So says a report released in mid-May. Read more: http://www.msnbc.com/news/913324.asp?0dm=C14NH  

It’s official! Almost all of us now are sick. The solution, those with high blood pressure (120/80 isn’t healthy anymore) will need at least two medications to control this dangerous disorder. Does anyone else see that this is getting ridiculous? For an opposing view on this study, click on the following link: THE NEW HYPERTENSION GUIDELINES (May 21) . The author of the original study states that if we live long enough, we will all have hypertension. Do you think that might mean it’s normal?

Fruit Juice a Two-Edged Sword for Kids

"Parents think that because fruit juices are natural that they are a healthy drink, so they don't put a limit on how much their children consume," says study author Dr. Sarita Dhuper. This study finds obese children drink 65 percent more: 
http://www.healthscout.com/template.asp?page=newsdetail&ap=1&id=513011

Recent studies have indicated that obesity in children is becoming a real problem. Some estimates go as high as 1 in 5 children are obese. Being aware of something like fruit juices can be another piece of the puzzle as we work to improve our kid’s health.

Office Happenings

1. Massage Therapy Expanded Hours! Rayana Bragg, R.M.T. will be working from our office Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during our regular working hours. Call the office or email us to book a time to experience her healing approach to massage therapy. 

2. Our 24-Hour Relay Team. We are still looking for volunteers for our team in the Piper Creek Optimists 24 Hour Relay. It raises funds for the youth of our community. All you need to do is walk, run or just move for one hour of the twenty-four and raise pledges for doing so. You might win some prizes and have some fun. The event takes place on June 21 and 22. Be a part of our team and do something good for the community. Contact the office for more details as spots are going fast. 

3. Wellness Orientation Workshops (W.O.W.'s). Do you want to learn simple ways to get better faster? Do you want your spouse or friend to understand what you are experiencing while receiving chiropractic care? Attend one of our W.O.W.’s and bring your spouse or friend along! Here are the dates for upcoming classes: Wednesday June 4, Monday June 9, Wednesday June 18 and Monday June 23. They all start at 5:30 pm in the office. It’s entertaining for everyone!

4. Office Closed. The office will be closed on Monday June 30 and Tuesday July 1 for the Canada Day long weekend. We will return to regular office hours on Wednesday July 2 @ 8 a.m. 

 

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Our goal at Larsen Family Chiropractic is to find, correct and monitor subluxations or misalignments of your spine. By keeping that static off your nervous system, you and your family can enjoy the quality of life you deserve! Make Doctor Stacy Larsen your Red Deer Chiropractor.