Back Pack Safety Tips to Prevent Injuries
As a family Chiropractic office, every fall, it seems we are seeing more and more
school-aged children complaining of back pain. 90% of the time we find that the cause is improper backpack use. Backpacks have been and are an important part of school, but are they actually creating injuries?....Could they be hazardous to your child's health?
The answer to the question is simple....it is a resounding NO!
But only if you keep in mind the backpack safety tips listed below:
Top 5 Back Pack Safety Tips For Parents
5. Every Sunday empty out your child's backpack and review what they have stuffed inside.You will be surprised what items accumulate inside that add unnecessary weight.
4. Check the backpack straps for proper shoulder placement, making sure that the bottom of the backpack is two inches above the waist and resting in the curve of the lower back.
3. Continue weekly reminders that wearing the backpack on both shoulders prevents poor posture.
2. Weigh your child's backpack once a week to determine if it is within the safe range. The backpack should weigh 15% or less of your child's body weight.
1. If your child is not under regular Chiropractic care, check your child's shoulder and head level at least once a month to determine if they are showing early signs of repetitive stress in their growing spine. A family wellness Chiropractor who is trained to detect early signs can perform this exam. Like Dentistry, early detection and correction is the key to better health!
Craig T. Nugent, DC
www.ExperienceNewLife.com
Monday, August 2, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
I Believed My Mother
Wilma Rudolph won 3 gold medals in the 1960 Olympic Games, making her the fastest woman on the planet during that time period. She was not always fast. Only four and a half pounds when she was born, she contracted polio at an early age and was given a grim prognosis. Fortunately, her mother didn’t buy in to the doom and gloom. When Wilma was asked about overcoming the challenges in her childhood, she responded by saying, “The doctors told me I would never walk. My mother told me I would. I believed my mother.”
Who do you believe about your health, or for that matter about what is possible? Maybe it is time that you become optimistic about your health, healing and longevity potential so that you can maximize the quality of your life on every level. Research on epigenetics, how environmental factors influence your genes, shows again and again that optimism and healthy lifestyle choices activate genes that help your body to heal more quickly, increase your resistance to infection, and enjoy life more.
Transferring healthy beliefs to your loved ones, especially your children can make a difference in their lives when they are very young and give them the foundation for healthy thoughts and choices throughout their lifetime. What can be scary is that we are transferring our beliefs whether we know it or not. Many times, while our intention is to raise a healthy drug free family, we are actually programming drug dependency instead.
Think about what happens when your baby is born and runs a fever for the first time. If you are not educated about your body’s natural immunity, you might let fear take over and to alleviate your child’s suffering, rush to give your child a drug.
As they grow up to be toddlers, they may get a cold or an injury, and rather than let the body heal itself naturally and do things to support their innate immunity, you make them feel better by giving them a drug.
Millions of unnecessary drugs have been given to children, and adults, to quench these fears. Unfortunately, these medications often compromise an individual’s immune system over the long haul and have even led to a global problem of super-infections, or infections caused by highly resistant bacteria.
As children grow, if each time they complain we pawn them off to a drug, what are we teaching them? If they are having difficulty learning and focusing in school and rather than find them a new teacher or tutor we just give them a drug, where are they learning to find solutions? If every time their head hurts, their knee hurts or they become sad we give them a drug, they are being indoctrinated into an unconscious drug oriented world. Is it any wonder that when their boy or girlfriend breaks up with them, they don’t make the sports team or become accepted by a peer, they turn to drugs? If you are the leader in your family, consider drugs as a last resort and make a healthy drug free lifestyle your top priority.
As chiropractors, we see miracles everyday in our practices where people of all ages are diagnosed with severe conditions or disabilities and overcome them. We also see individuals achieve personal records in athletics, academics and even business because they believe in and nurture their innate potential.
We will do our part to keep your body and mind functioning at optimum levels. You do your part by believing in yourself and remaining optimistic, in spite of challenging circumstances.
Article Contributed by
C Nugent, DC
E Plasker, DC
Who do you believe about your health, or for that matter about what is possible? Maybe it is time that you become optimistic about your health, healing and longevity potential so that you can maximize the quality of your life on every level. Research on epigenetics, how environmental factors influence your genes, shows again and again that optimism and healthy lifestyle choices activate genes that help your body to heal more quickly, increase your resistance to infection, and enjoy life more.
Transferring healthy beliefs to your loved ones, especially your children can make a difference in their lives when they are very young and give them the foundation for healthy thoughts and choices throughout their lifetime. What can be scary is that we are transferring our beliefs whether we know it or not. Many times, while our intention is to raise a healthy drug free family, we are actually programming drug dependency instead.
Think about what happens when your baby is born and runs a fever for the first time. If you are not educated about your body’s natural immunity, you might let fear take over and to alleviate your child’s suffering, rush to give your child a drug.
As they grow up to be toddlers, they may get a cold or an injury, and rather than let the body heal itself naturally and do things to support their innate immunity, you make them feel better by giving them a drug.
Millions of unnecessary drugs have been given to children, and adults, to quench these fears. Unfortunately, these medications often compromise an individual’s immune system over the long haul and have even led to a global problem of super-infections, or infections caused by highly resistant bacteria.
As children grow, if each time they complain we pawn them off to a drug, what are we teaching them? If they are having difficulty learning and focusing in school and rather than find them a new teacher or tutor we just give them a drug, where are they learning to find solutions? If every time their head hurts, their knee hurts or they become sad we give them a drug, they are being indoctrinated into an unconscious drug oriented world. Is it any wonder that when their boy or girlfriend breaks up with them, they don’t make the sports team or become accepted by a peer, they turn to drugs? If you are the leader in your family, consider drugs as a last resort and make a healthy drug free lifestyle your top priority.
As chiropractors, we see miracles everyday in our practices where people of all ages are diagnosed with severe conditions or disabilities and overcome them. We also see individuals achieve personal records in athletics, academics and even business because they believe in and nurture their innate potential.
We will do our part to keep your body and mind functioning at optimum levels. You do your part by believing in yourself and remaining optimistic, in spite of challenging circumstances.
Article Contributed by
C Nugent, DC
E Plasker, DC
Friday, April 2, 2010
Stress Less, Live More!!
Stress Less America
Stress levels are at an all time high. With the lingering downturn in the economy, stress is challenging our resiliency and impacting our quality of life like never before. Don't let this happen to you.
Centenarians, the fastest growing segment of our population, have endured incredible stress during their lifetimes. How many recessions do you think a 100 year old person has lived through? The answer is an astounding 21 recessions plus the great depression. The moral of the story is that even though times are tough, you're going to make it. We want you to make it in style.
Stress Less America was created to give you access to free stress relieving information, products and services to help you positively deal with stress.
Visit www.stresslessamerica.com to start de-stressing now. Corporate and organizational sponsors of Stress Less America include 100 Year Lifestyle providers around the country as well as Gold's Gym, Les Mills, Nightingale Conant, The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors and dotFIT. In addition to the information provided by these sponsors, here are some additional tips to help you Stress Less.
Exercise is a crucial element of stress management. When you perceive things as stressful, your brain sends a message to your body over your nervous system and tells your body to produce chemicals that are meant for physical activity. Your heart beats faster, your muscles contract, and your breathing increases. When you exercise, this energy gets burned off. When you don't, this energy wears and tears on your body and begins to break it down. Chronic stress can strain your nervous system, spine, muscles and heart and lead to many health problems.
Through Stress Less America, you can customize your own fitness and weight loss or healthy eating plan online. You can try this incredible resource for 14 days free or sign up and make it your lifestyle. As an alternative you can receive a free week of exercise at any Gold's Gym in the country by downloading a complimentary pass from our website. Thank you Gold's for opening your doors to all of us.
You can also receive a Free week of fitness classes, thanks to Les Mills. With thousands of locations in health clubs nationwide, they provide the perfect fitness solution to help you burn off stress in a group environment, which can give you strong social support as well.
Good nutrition is also a very important component of helping your body cope with stress. There are some foods such as red meat, white flour, white sugar and alcohol to name a few that are hard to digest and cause stress to your body. Healthier foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, legumes, brown rice and 100% whole wheat flour are much better choices.
Through Stress Less America, you and your family can receive a free spinal stress screening through offices affiliated with The 100 Year Lifestyle, including ours. Chiropractic care can provide substantial relief for a stressful life and give you the framework for a healthy, stress-free lifestyle.
If you are stressed by finances, you can download special forms prepared by NAPFA, as well as find a link to a NAPFA representative near you.
There's more available to you online. Don't let stress get you down. Visit www.stresslessamerica.com and begin de-stressing now. Invite your family and friends to call us today at 845-517-0520 to arrange for their
Free Spinal Stress Screening.
Reference this email
and receive a FREE
Spinal Stress Screening!
Call 845-517-0520 NOW!
Stress levels are at an all time high. With the lingering downturn in the economy, stress is challenging our resiliency and impacting our quality of life like never before. Don't let this happen to you.
Centenarians, the fastest growing segment of our population, have endured incredible stress during their lifetimes. How many recessions do you think a 100 year old person has lived through? The answer is an astounding 21 recessions plus the great depression. The moral of the story is that even though times are tough, you're going to make it. We want you to make it in style.
Stress Less America was created to give you access to free stress relieving information, products and services to help you positively deal with stress.
Visit www.stresslessamerica.com to start de-stressing now. Corporate and organizational sponsors of Stress Less America include 100 Year Lifestyle providers around the country as well as Gold's Gym, Les Mills, Nightingale Conant, The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors and dotFIT. In addition to the information provided by these sponsors, here are some additional tips to help you Stress Less.
Exercise is a crucial element of stress management. When you perceive things as stressful, your brain sends a message to your body over your nervous system and tells your body to produce chemicals that are meant for physical activity. Your heart beats faster, your muscles contract, and your breathing increases. When you exercise, this energy gets burned off. When you don't, this energy wears and tears on your body and begins to break it down. Chronic stress can strain your nervous system, spine, muscles and heart and lead to many health problems.
Through Stress Less America, you can customize your own fitness and weight loss or healthy eating plan online. You can try this incredible resource for 14 days free or sign up and make it your lifestyle. As an alternative you can receive a free week of exercise at any Gold's Gym in the country by downloading a complimentary pass from our website. Thank you Gold's for opening your doors to all of us.
You can also receive a Free week of fitness classes, thanks to Les Mills. With thousands of locations in health clubs nationwide, they provide the perfect fitness solution to help you burn off stress in a group environment, which can give you strong social support as well.
Good nutrition is also a very important component of helping your body cope with stress. There are some foods such as red meat, white flour, white sugar and alcohol to name a few that are hard to digest and cause stress to your body. Healthier foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, legumes, brown rice and 100% whole wheat flour are much better choices.
Through Stress Less America, you and your family can receive a free spinal stress screening through offices affiliated with The 100 Year Lifestyle, including ours. Chiropractic care can provide substantial relief for a stressful life and give you the framework for a healthy, stress-free lifestyle.
If you are stressed by finances, you can download special forms prepared by NAPFA, as well as find a link to a NAPFA representative near you.
There's more available to you online. Don't let stress get you down. Visit www.stresslessamerica.com and begin de-stressing now. Invite your family and friends to call us today at 845-517-0520 to arrange for their
Free Spinal Stress Screening.
Reference this email
and receive a FREE
Spinal Stress Screening!
Call 845-517-0520 NOW!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Do You Have An Ostrich In Your Family?
Have you ever seen a picture of an ostrich with its head buried in the sand? This is one of the funniest scenes in nature and is a great metaphor to describe individuals who have a crisis care mentality about their health. This means that they only take care of themselves when they get sick, diagnosed with a disease or are in excruciating pain. This is not a good idea.
If you want to live an active, healthy long life, it's time to redefine crisis. Here are earlier signs that you or your loved ones are in crisis:
1. You take over the counter drugs on a monthly basis
2. You have taken prescription drugs consistently for more than three months
3. You have altered your life due to a health concern
4. You constantly try to pop your neck and back or are fidgety
5. You cannot exercise
6. You take medication to offset the side effects of other medications
7. You experience irregular sleep patterns
8. You are susceptible to colds and the flu
9. You say things like, "I need to go to the doctor" or "I need to take a pill" often
10. You have difficulty standing or sitting up straight
Many seniors and centenarians are suffering the consequences of their "if it ain't broke don't fix it", ostrich-like attitudes. We're getting the advance notice that our parents and grandparents never received.
These concepts will help you think differently about health and pull your head out of the sand:
Embrace your innate potential. Do you have a parent or great grandparent that lived to 80, 90 or 100 years old? Whether you like it or not, this is your innate, genetic potential. Your children and grandchildren share your genes as well, so become excited about your longevity and make the lifestyle changes now to ensure your health and vitality for a lifetime.
Remove interference. Your mind and body will break down when there is interference in your nervous system. Just like a car accident will interfere with the flow of traffic, interference to your in your nervous system will cause dis-ease in your body which can lead to pain, sickness and even chronic disease. Sometimes you will have symptoms and sometimes you won't. Don't wait for the symptoms, the crisis, to remove this interference. That's what an ostrich would do. Stay healthy by keeping this interference out of your spine and your lifestyle, regardless of how you feel.
Build a Health Care Team. Crisis care teams and health care team are different. While there may be some overlap, many people surround themselves with a crisis care team only and they never look to maximize their innate, genetic potential. Can you imagine waking up well rested, feeling great, with lots of energy and making the most of every day because your mind and your body were functioning at their highest level? This is what your health care team and Lifestyle Care will help you achieve.
We are excited to be a part of that team for you and your family. If you have an ostrich in your life, please send them to our office for an appointment. We would be honored to help them get their head out of the sand.
New Life Family Chiropractic, PC
132 Park Ave
New City NY 10956
845-517-0520
www.ExperienceNewLife.com
Article Contributed by
C. Nugent, DC
E. Plasker, DC
If you want to live an active, healthy long life, it's time to redefine crisis. Here are earlier signs that you or your loved ones are in crisis:
1. You take over the counter drugs on a monthly basis
2. You have taken prescription drugs consistently for more than three months
3. You have altered your life due to a health concern
4. You constantly try to pop your neck and back or are fidgety
5. You cannot exercise
6. You take medication to offset the side effects of other medications
7. You experience irregular sleep patterns
8. You are susceptible to colds and the flu
9. You say things like, "I need to go to the doctor" or "I need to take a pill" often
10. You have difficulty standing or sitting up straight
Many seniors and centenarians are suffering the consequences of their "if it ain't broke don't fix it", ostrich-like attitudes. We're getting the advance notice that our parents and grandparents never received.
These concepts will help you think differently about health and pull your head out of the sand:
Embrace your innate potential. Do you have a parent or great grandparent that lived to 80, 90 or 100 years old? Whether you like it or not, this is your innate, genetic potential. Your children and grandchildren share your genes as well, so become excited about your longevity and make the lifestyle changes now to ensure your health and vitality for a lifetime.
Remove interference. Your mind and body will break down when there is interference in your nervous system. Just like a car accident will interfere with the flow of traffic, interference to your in your nervous system will cause dis-ease in your body which can lead to pain, sickness and even chronic disease. Sometimes you will have symptoms and sometimes you won't. Don't wait for the symptoms, the crisis, to remove this interference. That's what an ostrich would do. Stay healthy by keeping this interference out of your spine and your lifestyle, regardless of how you feel.
Build a Health Care Team. Crisis care teams and health care team are different. While there may be some overlap, many people surround themselves with a crisis care team only and they never look to maximize their innate, genetic potential. Can you imagine waking up well rested, feeling great, with lots of energy and making the most of every day because your mind and your body were functioning at their highest level? This is what your health care team and Lifestyle Care will help you achieve.
We are excited to be a part of that team for you and your family. If you have an ostrich in your life, please send them to our office for an appointment. We would be honored to help them get their head out of the sand.
New Life Family Chiropractic, PC
132 Park Ave
New City NY 10956
845-517-0520
www.ExperienceNewLife.com
Article Contributed by
C. Nugent, DC
E. Plasker, DC
Friday, February 12, 2010
Swine Flu is for the Birds............
Flu Fast Facts
- The flu, more scientifically known as influenza, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses.
- The influenza virus usually enters the body through mucus membranes in the mouth, nose or eyes.
- School-age children are the first age group to get the flu. They then carry it into their home and to places where they interact with other kids, such as after-school activities.
- On average in the United States each year: 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications
Flu Shot Facts
Do you know what is in a flu shot?
1. Ethylene glycol (antifreeze)
2.
Phenol, also known as carbolic acid (this is used as a disinfectant, dye)
3.
Formaldehyde, a known cancer-causing agent
4.
Aluminum, which is associated with Alzheimer's disease and seizures and also cancer producing in laboratory mice (it is used as an additive to promote antibody response)
5.
Thimerosal (mercury) used as a disinfectant/preservative can result in brain injury and autoimmune disease
6.
Neomycin and Streptomycin (used as antibiotics) have caused allergic reaction
Natural Alternatives
- Avoid Sugar - sugar decreases the function of your immune system almost immediately.
- Get Enough Rest - just like it becomes harder for you to get your daily tasks done if you are tired. If your body is overly fatigued it will be harder for it to fight the flu.
- Eat Garlic - garlic is a triple-whammy, it is antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral. Garlic is one food that you should be eating everyday.
- Exercise - exercise stimulated blood flow and improves immune function.
- Chiropractic Care - chiropractic adjustments improves nerve system function. In turn the nerve system improves immune function, helping you fight off colds better.
n
The Flu & You &
What To Do???
Wednesday February 24, 2010
@ 7pm
Learn how to prevent and fight the Flu naturally!
New Life Family Chiropractic
132 Park Ave New City NY
845-517-0520
www.ExperienceNewLife.com
Only open to the first 10 people to register...so Act Now!!
- The flu, more scientifically known as influenza, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses.
- The influenza virus usually enters the body through mucus membranes in the mouth, nose or eyes.
- School-age children are the first age group to get the flu. They then carry it into their home and to places where they interact with other kids, such as after-school activities.
- On average in the United States each year: 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications
Flu Shot Facts
Do you know what is in a flu shot?
1. Ethylene glycol (antifreeze)
2.
Phenol, also known as carbolic acid (this is used as a disinfectant, dye)
3.
Formaldehyde, a known cancer-causing agent
4.
Aluminum, which is associated with Alzheimer's disease and seizures and also cancer producing in laboratory mice (it is used as an additive to promote antibody response)
5.
Thimerosal (mercury) used as a disinfectant/preservative can result in brain injury and autoimmune disease
6.
Neomycin and Streptomycin (used as antibiotics) have caused allergic reaction
Natural Alternatives
- Avoid Sugar - sugar decreases the function of your immune system almost immediately.
- Get Enough Rest - just like it becomes harder for you to get your daily tasks done if you are tired. If your body is overly fatigued it will be harder for it to fight the flu.
- Eat Garlic - garlic is a triple-whammy, it is antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral. Garlic is one food that you should be eating everyday.
- Exercise - exercise stimulated blood flow and improves immune function.
- Chiropractic Care - chiropractic adjustments improves nerve system function. In turn the nerve system improves immune function, helping you fight off colds better.
n
The Flu & You &
What To Do???
Wednesday February 24, 2010
@ 7pm
Learn how to prevent and fight the Flu naturally!
New Life Family Chiropractic
132 Park Ave New City NY
845-517-0520
www.ExperienceNewLife.com
Only open to the first 10 people to register...so Act Now!!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Weight Loss Magic...I Don't Think So
Are you one of millions falling for weight loss programs promising magical results?
You know, every year in January we are bombarded with advertisements promoting the latest and greatest weight loss gimmick/pill/potion/lotion or supplement.
I always find it interesting that in BIG BOLD letters, usually at the bottom of the page, there is a disclaimer that reads...."Results Not Typical". Imagine if I ran my business that way......"Hi my name is Craig and I'm a Chiropractor...here are some examples of patients that have gotten great results....
oh, and by the way....these results are not typical"......
The reason I am bringing this to your attention is because I hate seeing people getting sucked in to these scams. Weight loss gimmicks are great for short term (and temporary) results....and
they are great for selling books.....
remember the Atkins Diet (lol), but they do nothing for long term, sustained RESULTS!! Our program is based upon a lifestyle makeover and driven by RESULTS!!!
I am so sick of seeing people struggle to get what they want when it comes to health and it has motivated me to give people the blueprint they need to succeed!!
That is why we are hosting TWO private, no-strings-attached, invitation only seminars to help you reach your health goals. Whether it be weight loss, pain relief, Detoxification or Beautification
(By the way...this is your invitation).
All the details that you need are below.....keep in mind that we only have 10 seats available for each workshop.....so....ACT FAST!!
When: Wednesday January 27th, 2010 @ 7pm
Saturday January 30th, 2010 @ 1pm
Where: New Life Family Chiropractic
132 Park Ave New City NY
Call 845-517-0520 or visit our website
www.ExperienceNewLife.com
to reserve your seat NOW!
Lose Weight..Feel Great
You know, every year in January we are bombarded with advertisements promoting the latest and greatest weight loss gimmick/pill/potion/lotion or supplement.
I always find it interesting that in BIG BOLD letters, usually at the bottom of the page, there is a disclaimer that reads...."Results Not Typical". Imagine if I ran my business that way......"Hi my name is Craig and I'm a Chiropractor...here are some examples of patients that have gotten great results....
oh, and by the way....these results are not typical"......
The reason I am bringing this to your attention is because I hate seeing people getting sucked in to these scams. Weight loss gimmicks are great for short term (and temporary) results....and
they are great for selling books.....
remember the Atkins Diet (lol), but they do nothing for long term, sustained RESULTS!! Our program is based upon a lifestyle makeover and driven by RESULTS!!!
I am so sick of seeing people struggle to get what they want when it comes to health and it has motivated me to give people the blueprint they need to succeed!!
That is why we are hosting TWO private, no-strings-attached, invitation only seminars to help you reach your health goals. Whether it be weight loss, pain relief, Detoxification or Beautification
(By the way...this is your invitation).
All the details that you need are below.....keep in mind that we only have 10 seats available for each workshop.....so....ACT FAST!!
When: Wednesday January 27th, 2010 @ 7pm
Saturday January 30th, 2010 @ 1pm
Where: New Life Family Chiropractic
132 Park Ave New City NY
Call 845-517-0520 or visit our website
www.ExperienceNewLife.com
to reserve your seat NOW!
Lose Weight..Feel Great
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