Maximized Living Makeover a HUGE success!

by admin on February 7, 2010

Last Saturday, 600+ attended the one day Maximized Living Makeover at the Burton Cummings Theater in Winnipeg!

Thank you to everyone who helps make this event possible. We raised over $1000 for Winnipeg Harvest!

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The Heart and Stroke Foundation recently warned the public of an impending “perfect storm” where young adults are now being diagnosed with heart disease.

Coupled with the increasing number of baby boomers already suffering with heart disease, the so-called storm will continue to place an increased strain on an already bloated healthcare budget.

Currently, provincial governments spend approximately 40% of taxpayer’s money on sick care. With more and more young adults being diagnosed with heart disease, that number is expected to rise to 50% within the next decade. In the meantime, Canada already spends close to $22 billion annually on heart disease and stroke.

How can we fix this problem? As usual, politicians will call for more tax money, the medical profession will call for better drugs and the public will continue to hope that someone will fix them when they get sick.

Of course, no one will be talking about prevention. Sure, someone will suggest more tests and early detection as a solution. However, medical tests can only tell you when you’re already sick and early detection is not prevention.

Everyone in healthcare knows that most heart disease is preventable with simple lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, not smoking, drinking less etc. We know that prevention is the key eliminating much of the sick care costs, yet there will be no mention of the drastic lifestyle changes which are truly required to prevent disease and illness.

Never mind the fact that the documented benefits of alternative healthcare systems will continue to be ignored by policy makers. For example, research has shown that people under regular chiropractic care reduce health care spending and medical visits by 31%. They take fewer medications and they have less sick days but you won’t hear anyone telling you to see your chiropractor, naturopath or massage therapist.

While policy makers are arguing over how to pay for this problem, I would suggest you take your health into your own hands: Learn to eat well, exercise everyday, manage your stress and take care of your body. If you don’t know how, consult an expert who can set you in the right direction. Yes it will be hard to change at first, however, the more you invest in your health and prevention now, the greater the returns later.

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Childhood Obesity. Who’s to Blame?

by admin on January 21, 2010

Canadian children are officially overweight and unfit, according to Stats Canada this week. Since 1981, waistlines have continued to expand to the point where 17% of children are overweight and 9% are now considered obese.

Many experts blame junk food, too much TV time and inactivity as the culprits. This would seem quite reasonable since junk food is still readily available in many schools, physical education programs continue to be shortened and kids rarely walk anywhere these days. However, I believe these are simply symptoms of a far greater problem, one that strikes a little closer to home — parents.

The fact of the matter is parents are the real problem here, since more often than not parents help facilitate these unhealthy lifestyles. Consider the fact study after study continues to show that parents that lead healthy, active lifestyles also have children that lead healthy active lifestyles.

Childhood obesity rates continue to rise because adult obesity rates continue to rise. Period. After 11 years of family practice, I can tell you with certainty that if mom and dad are unhealthy and overweight, the kids will be the same. Conversely, parents who exercise and eat well are more likely to have children who are active and eat well. Lifestyles and attitudes towards health are a far better predictor of obesity rates than genetics.

If we are being truly honest, we will come to the following realizations: that ultimately it’s parents who do the grocery shopping and give money for school lunches; its parents who allow countless, unchecked hours in front of the TV; and its parent that make the decisions for their children’s health. Not the other way around.

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Hormones • Toxicity • Anti-Aging • 21st Century Weight Loss
… and how to avoid the top killers in Canada through Nutrition, Exercise, Stress & Time Management

You will learn…

  • The 3 things you must change to maximize your family’s health.
  • The 3 rules to apply when choosing the foods you eat.
  • The 5 diet myths that will transform your thinking.
  • The shocking truth about fat and cholesterol that doctors may not tell you.

Plus…

  • The 5 essential factors for determining which diet is best for you.
  • The true cause of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, and how to avoid it.
  • Learn what 2 hormones cause premature aging and how to reverse it.
  • Discover what hormones make weight loss impossible, regardless of how much you diet or exercise.
  • Revolutionary Surge Training – get in the shape of your life in just 12 minutes.  More is not better!

REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration Includes…

  • Seminar Registration
  • Local foods directory and grocery shopping guide, consistent with the Maximized Living Nutrition Plan
  • Access to Recipes and meal plans for your entire family
  • FREE access to all ML workshops over the next 30 days

Pre-registration Fee: $30 ($40 at door)

Date:    Saturday, February 6, 2010
Time:    10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Registration opens at 9:30 am – Please arrive early!

At-the-door registration: Cash, cheque or credit card accepted.  Pre-Registrations are not available after 12:00 pm on February 5 or on the day of the seminar.

Location: The Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada  R3B 2H2
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Parking is very limited — Please carpool!

Registration, Information, and Questions:
Call (204) 233-3060

www.maximizedlivingwinnipeg.com

Shelley and Maximized Living from Jared Buffie on Vimeo.

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Why You Can’t Lose Weight: And why counting calories won’t help

January 10, 2010

(Guest post: Dr. BJ Hardick, D.C.)
Week in and week out, patients come to me in frustration, “Doctor, I’m doing everything right … why can’t I lose weight?”  The answer to this question has more to do with individual body chemistry than what particular diet works best.  In fact, there isn’t one diet perfect for every [...]

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New Years Resolutions Don’t Work. Here’s Why:

January 7, 2010

The difference between success and failure this year, is the same as the difference between motivation and inspiration: Motivation gets you started. Inspiration is what keeps you going.
Get INSPIRED to start living the life you deserve to live! The Advanced Nutrition Workshop on Jan 13 will give you the tools you need to radically transform [...]

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New Years Resolution? Join us for our “Nutrition For Weight Loss” Workshop

January 1, 2010

Did you know most New Years resolutions are broken by day 4 of the new year? It’s true!Especially when it comes to fad diets…
Most fad diets have no “staying power” because they are very restrictive and generally have you eating unhealthy, refined foods and taking thousands of dollars of pills.
This is not good eats…
The reason why [...]

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Holiday Hours

December 23, 2009

Please note Chiropractic Life Centre will be closed
December 24 – Jan 3. Our office will re-open Monday, January 4, 2010 @ 8am.
In case of emergency, please call 935-5527.

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Show Me The Research! 110 References Showing The Benefits Of Chiropractic Care On The Immune System

December 18, 2009

Immunity References
1. Riley, G.W. Osteopathic Success in the Treatment of Influenza and Pneumonia. American Osteopathic Association – Chicago Session. July 1919. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, August 1919.
2. Riley, G.W. Osteopathic Success in the Treatment of Influenza and Pneumonia. American Osteopathic Association – Chicago Session. July 1919. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, August [...]

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Chiropractic Helps Migraines

December 12, 2009

One of the most disheartening conditions I encounter in clinical practice is migraines.
If you have ever known a child who suffers from migraines you will see someone with intense pain who spends hours in a dark room crying out, completely debilitated and unable to function.
These kids are often forced to miss school, they can’t participate [...]

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