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An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer/contractor of his plans to leave the house building business and live a more leisurely life with his wife enjoying his extended family. He would miss his paycheck, but he needed to retire. They would get by.
The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go and asked if he would build just one more more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but in time it was easy to see that his heart was just not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end his career.
When the carpenter finished his work and the builder came to inspect the house, the contractor handed the front door key to the carpenter, "This is your house", he said, "my gift to you".
What a shock!!! What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. Now he had to live in the home that he had built none too well.
So it is with us. We build our lives in a distracted way, reacting rather than acting, willing to put forth less than our best. At important points we do not give the job our best effort. Then with a shock, we look at the situation that we have created and find that we are now living in the house that we have built. If we had realized that, we would have done it differently.
Think of yourself as a carpenter. Think about your house. Each day you hammer a nail, place a board, erect a wall. Build it wisely.
It is the only life you will ever build. Even if you live in it for only one more day, that day deserves to be lived graciously and with dignity.
The plaque on the wall says, "Life is a do-it-yourself project" .
Who could say it more clearly? Your life today is a result of your attitudes and choices in the past. Your life tomorrow will be the result of your attitudes and the choices you make today.
Take care of your health!! Regular chiropractic treatment is one of your building blocks.
Be wise!
All I ask is give me a chance.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
OVER 50?
If you're over fifty their is a good chance you're not getting all the nutrients you need. These deficiencies can be because of several reasons.
1. You are more likely to suffer from a serious and/or a chronic disease. 2. Your digestive system doesn't do as good of a job as it once did of absorbing the nutrients from your food sources. 3. Your medications and prescription drugs can deplete your nutrients. 4. Nutrients that your body would normally produce does not do it as well in your later years. Supplements may be a good idea for you. Here are some suggestions. As always, talk to your chiropractor or physician before making any huge changes in your diet or adding supplements.
First, always start with a good multivitamin and add from there. In this instance, you want to add the B-complex. Then let's get more specific and go with some B-12. You can get this in a supplement but of course you get it naturally in meat and dairy products. B-12 helps with your neurological and cardiovascular function. Next B-3, or Niaciain is good for your circulation and appetite regulation. It may even boost your "good" cholesterol. Along with the supplement your sources are meat, poultry, beans, nuts and green leafy vegetables. Fifth, B-2, or Riboflavin. This helps with your metabolism and vision. It may help reduce the risk of cataracts. Next is B-6 or Pyridoxine. This helps to maintain your blood sugar levels and prevent "low blood". It also may help you from being so moody. Seventh is B-12 or Cobalamin. This is not absorbed well in our over 50 age group. It can be beneficial in your neurological function such as depression and memory loss. This can be easily ingested by supplement. Eighth is Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant used in an attempt to prevent heart disease, stroke and cancer. Your can take this as a supplement and it's pretty difficult to get too much. Your food sources for Vitamin C are oranges, potatoes, red peppers, bananas, carrots and watermelon. Next on the list is Vitamin D which is good for bone health as well as serious diseases like cancer, diabetes and multiple sclerosis. Research has shown that 1000 IU per day can decrease the risk of colon cancer by 50%. The University of California did this study. Sun exposure and supplements appear the best way to help make sure your getting enough Vitamin D. Number 10 is the mineral Calcium. Foods like salmon and sardines as well as a supplement can help you get what you need. Especially women at and after menopause seem to need calcium even more. Taking a supplement helps the body use it instead of draining it from the bones causing osteoporosis or osteopenia. Number 11 is the mineral Magnesium which you can get from almonds, bananas, spinach, halibut and soybeans. You can also take this as a supplement. It may help with your musculoskeletal system as well as many other health benefits.
Eat good, rest good, exercise regularly, and take your vitamins to hopefully give you you best shot at many more years past your fifties.
Also, get your regular chiropractic adjustments. As always, all I ask is for someone to just give me a chance.
This information has been brought to you by our Wellness Express.
1. You are more likely to suffer from a serious and/or a chronic disease. 2. Your digestive system doesn't do as good of a job as it once did of absorbing the nutrients from your food sources. 3. Your medications and prescription drugs can deplete your nutrients. 4. Nutrients that your body would normally produce does not do it as well in your later years. Supplements may be a good idea for you. Here are some suggestions. As always, talk to your chiropractor or physician before making any huge changes in your diet or adding supplements.
First, always start with a good multivitamin and add from there. In this instance, you want to add the B-complex. Then let's get more specific and go with some B-12. You can get this in a supplement but of course you get it naturally in meat and dairy products. B-12 helps with your neurological and cardiovascular function. Next B-3, or Niaciain is good for your circulation and appetite regulation. It may even boost your "good" cholesterol. Along with the supplement your sources are meat, poultry, beans, nuts and green leafy vegetables. Fifth, B-2, or Riboflavin. This helps with your metabolism and vision. It may help reduce the risk of cataracts. Next is B-6 or Pyridoxine. This helps to maintain your blood sugar levels and prevent "low blood". It also may help you from being so moody. Seventh is B-12 or Cobalamin. This is not absorbed well in our over 50 age group. It can be beneficial in your neurological function such as depression and memory loss. This can be easily ingested by supplement. Eighth is Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant used in an attempt to prevent heart disease, stroke and cancer. Your can take this as a supplement and it's pretty difficult to get too much. Your food sources for Vitamin C are oranges, potatoes, red peppers, bananas, carrots and watermelon. Next on the list is Vitamin D which is good for bone health as well as serious diseases like cancer, diabetes and multiple sclerosis. Research has shown that 1000 IU per day can decrease the risk of colon cancer by 50%. The University of California did this study. Sun exposure and supplements appear the best way to help make sure your getting enough Vitamin D. Number 10 is the mineral Calcium. Foods like salmon and sardines as well as a supplement can help you get what you need. Especially women at and after menopause seem to need calcium even more. Taking a supplement helps the body use it instead of draining it from the bones causing osteoporosis or osteopenia. Number 11 is the mineral Magnesium which you can get from almonds, bananas, spinach, halibut and soybeans. You can also take this as a supplement. It may help with your musculoskeletal system as well as many other health benefits.
Eat good, rest good, exercise regularly, and take your vitamins to hopefully give you you best shot at many more years past your fifties.
Also, get your regular chiropractic adjustments. As always, all I ask is for someone to just give me a chance.
This information has been brought to you by our Wellness Express.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Neck Pain
Looky here to see what sports physical therapists say about chiropractic treatment for neck pain!
Neck Pain: Manipulation of Your Neck and Upper Back Leads to Quicker Recovery
Neck pain is very common and fortunately resolves quickly in most individuals. However, in certain cases neck pain can last longer and result in chronic pain, limited neck motion, and disability. In fact, chronic neck pain is the second leading cause of workers’ compensation claims in the United States. Treatments that can quickly reduce pain, increase motion, and improve the ability of the muscles to protect the neck may help decrease long-term disability associated with neck pain. A variety of manual therapy treatments are currently used to manage neck pain. These treatments include mobilization, which slowly and repeatedly moves the neck joints and muscles, and manipulation, which delivers a single, small, quick movement to the joints and muscles. A research report published in the January 2012 issue of JOSPT examines the outcomes of these 2 treatment methods and draws conclusions about which one is best.
Journal of Sports Physical Therary 2012;42(1):21. doi:10.2519/jospt.2012.0501
Neck Pain: Manipulation of Your Neck and Upper Back Leads to Quicker Recovery
Neck pain is very common and fortunately resolves quickly in most individuals. However, in certain cases neck pain can last longer and result in chronic pain, limited neck motion, and disability. In fact, chronic neck pain is the second leading cause of workers’ compensation claims in the United States. Treatments that can quickly reduce pain, increase motion, and improve the ability of the muscles to protect the neck may help decrease long-term disability associated with neck pain. A variety of manual therapy treatments are currently used to manage neck pain. These treatments include mobilization, which slowly and repeatedly moves the neck joints and muscles, and manipulation, which delivers a single, small, quick movement to the joints and muscles. A research report published in the January 2012 issue of JOSPT examines the outcomes of these 2 treatment methods and draws conclusions about which one is best.
Journal of Sports Physical Therary 2012;42(1):21. doi:10.2519/jospt.2012.0501
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