MOVIE NIGHT! Monday, June 8th at the Park Theatre
May 27th, 2009
Bedtime Blues
May 21st, 2009Kids need plenty of sleep to rest their growing bodies and keep their energy levels high during the day. Getting the right amount of sleep is also important for proper brain development and school performance. But for many parents, getting kids to bed – and staying there – can be an uphill battle.
Here are some bedtime tips to make your child’s transition from playtime to bedtime a little bit easier:
Start winding down early – Approximately 30 minutes before bed, begin issuing gentle reminders that toys must be put away, video games turned off, teeth brushed, and toilet visited. Keep TV’s out of the bedroom to prevent distractions.
Have a consistent bedtime routine – Soothing activities before bed, such as reading your child a story or tucking-in, are a great way to build routine into bedtime. This quality time spent together is also a great way to strengthen the bond with your child.
Have a set bedtime: A regular and consistent bedtime is essential; otherwise, your child will view an inconsistent bedtime as an interruption or punishment instead of a routine.
Give positive feedback: Praise you child the next day if they were able to stay in bed through the night. The old adage: you can catch more flies with honey, applies here.
Finally, make sure your child has everything they need for a comfortable sleep: warm blankets, temperature set at a comfortable level, proper ventilation and of course, peace and quiet. Following these simple tips can help make bedtime an enjoyable activity for both parents and kids alike.
Chiropractic Vs. The Mayo Clinic
April 3rd, 2009
Here is an important story recounted in one of Dr. BJ Palmer’s “Green Books”:
“In the early 20th century, Dr. Charles Mayo, physician, surgeon, and co-founder of the famed Mayo Brothers Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, brought his wife for treatment to the Dr. B.J. Palmer Chiropractic Research Clinic in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Mayo had taken his wife to other physicians, including doctors in Europe, all distinguished diagnosticians and specialists. Dr. P.L. Poulsen of the BJPCC staff informed me that those medical specialists had agreed upon a diagnosis which was Osteochondromatosis of the knee joint. They had tried everything medical to heal Mrs. Mayo, but all treatment had failed.
Dr. Mayo brought his wife to Dr. Palmer for his Chiropractic professional services. He addressed Dr. Palmer as Mr. Palmer. To this Dr. Palmer replied: “This is a case of Greek meeting Greek; a test of steel against steel; a test of our simple Chiropractic principle and practice against your complex medical theories and experiments.” Dr. Palmer ordered spinographs taken of Mrs. Mayo’s spine. “Mr. Palmer, why are you only taking spinal x-rays?” queried Dr. Mayo. “Because, we are going to locate the vertebral Subluxation cause of her sickness, so we can correctly adjust it.” replied Dr. Palmer. Dr. Mayo rejoined, “There is no such thing, and if there were, you could not adjust it by hand only.” “Dr. Mayo,” Dr. Palmer said to the world-renowned clinician, “while you are here, we are going to ask you to keep your mouth shut.”
Dr. Palmer performed readings with the neurocalometer and neurocalograph and then analyzed the patient’s spinographs. Afterward, he gave her an upper cervical Chiropractic adjustment to release spinal cord compression from the vertebral occlusion in her spinal canal. After the Chiropractic adjustment, Dr. Mayo asked, “Is that all you are going to do? What is wrong with my wife? Where is she sick? What is your diagnosis?” Dr. Palmer replied, “We do not know. What is more, we do not care.” “You are a very ignorant man,” retorted Dr. Mayo. “We are ignorant of everything you think we should know,” countered Dr. Palmer.
After a pause, Dr. Palmer spoke again. “You, too, are a very ignorant man. You are ignorant of everything we think you should know about the cause of disease in the backbone of sick people. We know cause; you know there is a difference or you would not be here. That is the difference in your approach, which has done your wife no good, and our approach, which will get your wife well.” “That remains to be seen,” Dr. Mayo replied. Dr. Palmer continued: “I am ignorant of everything you think I should know about disease of the sick. You know all this, and what good has it done your wife? The fact that you brought her here proves your methods have failed. Because of reports of the success of our methods of vertebral Subluxation and adjustment, you brought your wife here to us.”
Mrs. Mayo received Chiropractic care for several months and went home well. Dr. Mayo stated it was impossible for her to get well with what Palmer did, yet he also admitted she was well. Dr. Palmer expounded: “Medical doctors are concerned in knowing everything about effects, while Chiropractors are vitally concerned in the cause in the backbone and how to correct it. What a difference between medical care and Chiropractic care! A patient can come to the B.J. Palmer Chiropractic Clinic and be deaf, dumb, and blind not telling or indicating anything and we could and would locate the cause of whatever, wherever he had it; we adjust him and send him home well. It is as simple as that.”
Although “Dr. Charlie” had passed away in 1939, during that time, 60 to 80 percent of our patients were referred by “someone” on the staff of the Mayo Clinic. “
References:
BJ Palmer, DC, PhC. Volume XXXII.
Obesity Isn’t Genetic - It’s Taught!
March 26th, 2009There is a growing obesity epidemic among children in Canada and the US. It is estimated that because of it, this could be the first generation of children that may not outlive their parents! Coupled with the fact that two of the most common adult diseases (heart disease and cancer) may be preventable with simple dietary changes, it is still amazing to see how little parents’ attitudes about nutrition have changed during this time.
You’ve may have heard the excuses before: “Little Johnny just won’t eat vegetables,” or “Kids just naturally prefer sweet foods” or “Obesity just runs in the family, it’s genetic” and finally, my personal favorite: “Well, I ate this way growing up and I turned out just fine!” Yeah right.
For years, I have been trying to help parents understand that proper nutrition starts at home with mom and dad and that ultimately, children will learn their nutritional habits from their parents. These habits will be carried with them well into adulthood, yet most parents resist the fact that they may be responsible for this growing problem.
Let me be perfectly clear: It is not the fancy fast-food marketing, not the vending machines in the schools and it’s usually not genetics. In my experience, poor nutritional habits follow one rule: If mom and dad won’t eat their vegetables, neither will Little Johnny.
Consider the recent study published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine: Researchers had 120 children between the ages of two and six take part in a grocery store shopping game, where they were asked to pick anything they wanted from 133 food items including fruits, vegetables, bread, milk, candy, potato chips, soda, desserts and sugary or whole grain cereals. Meanwhile, the children’s parents filled out questionnaires about how often they purchased each of the foods and whether their children accompanied them on shopping trips.
The results showed that the foods selected by the children were virtually identical to those selected by the parents. In other words, the healthier a parent’s shopping choices, the healthier the child’s. This dispels many of the commonly held myths and objections about childhood nutrition.
So what’s a parent to do? Start by selecting healthier foods and snacks for yourself and teach your child by example. Don’t just shove them in the grocery cart and hand them a video game to keep them quiet, have them participate in the process and let them help you select healthier foods to eat. This simple step will pay off in the future.
Maximized Moms!
February 27th, 2009
Are you a mother of young children who wants support in raising your family the Maximied Living way? If so, please join the Maximized Moms Group!
Learn from guest speakers and other moms who are making the same lifestyle choices you are. Guest are welcome! Hosted by Janelle Bohemier and Dr. Suzanne Buffie, D.C.
First meeting is Saturday March 7th at Bohemier Chiropractic Centre
154 Provencher Blvd.
10:30 am - 12 pm.
[Children are welcome to attend, no childcare will be provided.]
Chiropractic Helps Infants Sleep
February 16th, 2009Sleep problems plague about 25 percent of all infants; they are measured by the time it takes the child to settle down, the amount of consecutive sleep hours the child accumulates and the quality of sleep. A disturbed sleep pattern is usually also accompanied by an infant’s excessive crying, which can add a great amount of stress to new parents.
Currently, parents are told that the child will eventually grow out of it and not to be concerned. Sometimes, parents are taught “behavioral modification” techniques, which provide little comfort to both parent and child. These approaches are never the best solutions.
However, there is new hope for parents of babies who simply can’t settle down for sleep. A pilot study conducted by Drs. Joyce Miller and Matts Klemsdal evaluated whether routine chiropractic care had also improved the child’s sleep pattern.
The study, published this year in the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics investigated 116 infants, who were under chiropractic care for various conditions. Of the infants, only 10 percent had initially come to the chiropractor because of sleep disturbances, while the majority of the children received chiropractic care for excessive crying and colic.
Specific, gentle adjustments were applied to misaligned areas of the spine (called vertebral subluxations) over the course of a few visits. The results were astounding: After the 1st visit, almost 40 percent of infants slept deeper. That percentage jumped to more than 60 percent after the 7th visit.
It would appear that Chiropractic care seems not only to help children get a better night’s sleep, it also reduces the stress on new parents. And parental stress, as we all know, has its own health challenges.
If your baby is having difficulty settling down before sleep, it might be worth a trip to your family chiropractor.
FEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH!
February 10th, 2009Heart Disease is the number one killer of Canadians. One out of every two deaths this year will be due to heart disease.
There is hope:
• Over 98% of heart disease is related to lifestyle, not genetics
• Simple dietary changes can actually reverse heart disease
• High cholesterol can be helped in a matter of weeks
• Chiropractic care has been shown to be 2x more effective at reducing high blood pressure than medication
Who do you know that is suffering with heart disease right now?
If it cost you nothing to help them, would you?
For the entire month of February, Chiropractic Life Centre is opening its doors to friends and family members of patients who have been diagnosed with heart disease.
Guests will receive a FREE chiropractic evaluation and assessment (a $160 value) and a ticket to the next 4-Week Maximized Living Makeover beginning February 19th.
Visit the TESTIMONIALS page for video testimonials of patients who have successfully reversed their own heart disease!
Help us help those who continue to suffer: Call 477-5433 to register today!
1100 People Attended the Maximized Living Makeover
February 3rd, 2009January 31, 2009 marked the largest Maximized Living Makeover even held in Winnipeg. Over a thousand people filled the third floor of the Winnipeg Convention Centre to learn the 5 essentials of Maximized Living.
1. Minimizing your exposure to toxins (including medications)
2. A healthy nerve system and reducing nerve stress
3. Ensuring proper nutrition
4. Proper oxygenation of tissues through exercise
5. Stress and time management
Many people have been frustrated by healthcare in general and are generally sick and tired of being sick and tired. This event was a declaration of independence of sorts by the hundreds who attended that seek to reclaim their health and start taking control over their well being!
If you missed this event, not to worry, there will be many more Makeover events in the future. Sign up for our email newsletter to receive updates, testimonials and articles.
In the meantime, Advanced Workshops will be held every month this year at Chiropractic Life Centre, which will breakdown each of the essentials in more detail. The Maximized Living Makeover is also available for purchase for $30 at the office.
Stay Tuned!
Chiropractic Life Centre goes green!
February 3rd, 2009
Starting next month, CLC will go paperless with all patient files and x-rays being converted to electronic format. Patients will receive a card or a keychain “fob” which will contain all of their data. Patients will sign in and out electronically and can also automatically receive text message and email reminders of their next appointment.
Other changes already in place include: a full recycling program for face paper and other paper waste, shredding, non-toxic cleaning products, energy efficient lighting, minimal water use developing of x-rays, electronic thermostat on a timer, robotic furnace and duct cleaning and others…
Who Gets Disease First?
January 26th, 2009
Many of my patients ask me why I focus so much attention on the upper neck. The fact is a subluxation the upper cervical spine interferes with healing and can cause your body to malfunction and develop disease and illness.
Here are some quotes from independent research regarding the upper cervical spine:
- “Loss of cervical (neck) curve stretches the spinal cord 5 to 7 cm and produces pathological tension, putting the body in a state of disease.” - Alfred Breig, MD
- Decreased blood flow from abnormal posture which is major factor in ALL DISEASE, including cancer. Reich (MD) 1974:
- Decreased curves & spinal position, affect heart, lungs & digestive system Calliet (MD):
- Winsor (MD): 212 Autopsies 100% disease in spine to disease in organs
- Faulty posture caused WEAK immune system, organ disease, mm. tension, and increased sensitivity to pain. Korr 1979:
- Posture deviation: intestinal diverticula’s, osteoporosis, hip/foot deformities, overall poor health & quality of life, Shortened life span. Freeman 1997:
- Cut off spinal movement(somato-sensory) info to brain the brain will reach COMA states – Dr. James Chestnut
- The more structurally distorted we are the less energy we have for metabolism, healing and thinking –Sperry 1982 NPP
- Research shows that a loss or increase in spinal curves, increases mortality (speeds up death) and takes up to 14 years off your life.” -Spine-Vol 30, Nov 1
Most people would agree that if you had an artery that was 90% blocked, you would probably want to know about it right away. However, when it comes to the nervous system, many people are walking around with nerves that are blocked and malfunctioning and don’t even know it!
The only way to know if you have subluxation is through chiropractic examination ONLY. Pain is not a good indicator because only 6% of the nerves in your body are designed to feel pain. The other 94% are there to run, heal and repair your organs and tissues.
If you have not had your spine checked for subluxations lately, give us a call at 477-5433.
