"The only real education comes from what goes counter to you."

Andre Gide

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October 2003

Contents

1. The Hub of Wellness
2. Question of the Month
3. Fitness Corner
4. Health News
5. Office Happenings

The Hub of Wellness 

When a wheel is constructed, the important part is the center or the starting point known as the hub. It is from here that the spokes and the rest of the wheel is built. When referring to a city or a community, the hub is the center of activity. It is the focal point for the daily happenings. In the computer world, a hub is used to connect several computers together. The hub is responsible for exchanging messages between many computers in a network, other hubs and non-local computers. Regular chiropractic care can be thought of as a hub of wellness.

There are many pieces to put together when considering your approach to wellness. Chiropractic care can be the center of an effective wellness program. With a solid core, you can add other elements such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, meditation, supplements, energy balancing and yoga to enhance your wellness. People usually limit their use of Chiropractic care as a way of treating back pain or headaches naturally. This is unfortunate because it has much greater potential for those seeking higher levels of performance, creativity and wellness.Chiropractors, known mostly as "Back Doctors", work with the spine to keep it healthy. It’s really the nervous system they are after. The spine just happens to be the way to improve how that nervous system functions. Over the nervous system travels the intelligent messages that allow you to feel, digest, think, rebuild and evolve. Your inner guidance system uses the nerves as the link to the body to make sure those life giving processes work well.

By maintaining the health of the spine through chiropractic care, your nervous system works better. You work better. All the healthy habits you’ve incorporated into your daily life as well as all the effort you put into being well are enhanced. The nervous system coordinates how well the food and supplements you take are absorbed and digested. The nervous system regulates the contraction of your muscles and impacts the benefits you receive from being active. The nervous system acts as your window to the outside world. This influences your thought process and perspectives on life.

The nervous system is the center of activity in your body. It is responsible for exchanging information with other parts to enable it to express health. Regular chiropractic gives it the chance to do that well. It is the hub that brings everything together to help you continue down the path to wellness. Consult a chiropractor today. 

Question of the Month

Why is it when there is a “flu bug” going around not everyone gets sick?

Viruses and bacteria are opportunists. In other words, they don’t stand a chance unless your body is rundown. What determines whether you get the flu or not is your immune system’s strength. How can we keep your body and other systems running well? The obvious answers are good nutrition, adequate rest, moderate exercise, and a positive outlook on life. The key to getting the most benefit from these habits is a healthy spine and nervous system. If our brain and body cannot communicate properly, we can’t mount the proper defenses, we may not get the complete nutritional value from our food and we’re not reaching our potential. Get your spine and nervous system checked by a chiropractor today to ensure you are as healthy as you can be!

Health News

Teens on Sports Teams Live Healthier Lifestyles

What my parents said was right! Teenagers who are physically active and participate in team sports are less likely to engage in unhealthy behavior. To read more: http://www.healthscout.com/news/1/8006997/main.html

My parents always thought it was a good idea to play sports while I was growing up. It turns out that there are many positives to being on a team while you are a teenager. Both boys and girls on sports teams were less likely to abuse substances and engage in risky sexual activities than those who weren’t. These reasons as well as the health benefits show that teams sports can be a great thing for teenagers to do.

Age in School Determines Mental Health 

The youngest children in a school year have a greater risk of developing mental health problems according to a study completed in Great Britain. Other studies have shown that the youngest children in a school year are at an educational disadvantage. This studies shows it’s tougher on them mentally. Read more:
http://www.healthscout.com/template.asp?page=newsdetail&ap=1&id=8006908

We had to decide whether to send our oldest child to school or keep him back a year because of where his birthday fell. We kept him back and we are thankful we did. So I hope this article helps any parents out there who are weighing their options regarding this issue.

Office Happenings

1. Wellness Orientation Workshops (W.O.W.’s). Do you want to get the most out of your care? Do you want to introduce someone to our office and chiropractic care? Attend one of our W.O.W.’s here in the office. The dates for October are: Wednesday the 1st, Wednesday the 8th, Wednesday the 15th , Monday the 20th and Wednesday the 29th . They start at 5:30 p.m. See you there!

2. Office Closing. The office will be closed on Tuesday October 7 as I attend a seminar. The office will also be closed Monday October 13 for Thanksgiving.

3. Thankfulness Week. In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, we will be papering our walls so you can write down what you are thankful for. We have so much abundance, it is important to be aware of all that is around us.

4. Wellness Club: The Wellness Club is up and running. Lots of people have signed up and are on their way. In case you missed it, The Wellness Club is designed to get you healthier by keeping you on track with your appointments. The reward is that if we see you once a month for 12 consecutive months, you receive a complimentary 30-minute massage. Stop by and sign up.