Not a good day to go to the hospital

The United Kingdom's Institute for Public Policy Research found that Thursday is the worst day of the week to be admitted into a hospital.

See full story

How chiropractic works

read the article How Chiropractic works

Vegas

I am off to Las Vegas for a seminar. No, it really is for a seminar . I really am getting continuing education hours for it, really.

Driving 4 hours

I have a practice member that drives 3-4 hours (each way) to see me at my office.

Some people drive from Atlanta, Gainesville, Dallas, Lawrenceville, Chattanooga and Cleveland, Tennessee. I think the one that drove the furthest was from North Carolina.

I sometimes wonder what makes people travel such long distances-driving past hundreds of other chiropractic offices-past older and more experienced and (possibly) better doctors.

I don't really think I would do the same-not for a doctor. I would drive hundreds of miles to see a friend-someone who cares about my health and about me.

Maybe the reason that some of these people come from so far away is that they feel cared for and loved and not seen as dollar signs.

Hey, and if you are one of those people and are reading this:

I love you!

Lady in the Water

I just wanted to share that we recently saw the movie Lady in the Water. This is a must see movie like all of M. Night Shyamalan's movies. If you have'nt seen it yet, watch it!

The Sunny Solution That Slashes Your Multiple Sclerosis Risks

One of the best things you can do for your health -- getting enough regular exposure to sunshine on your uncovered skin so your body can produce optimal amounts of vitamin D -- can greatly reduce your risks of developing serious autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS).

story

Chloe wants your cash!

My daughter Chloe is doing a fundraiser . She will be jumping rope for the American Heart Association. She wants your support-you can donate directly on her donation site , or you can send a donation via PayPal to me and i will match it.

Those of you that know me know how funny it is for me to be asking money for a charity-but my daughter really, really wants to help.

If you don't know what I'm talking about, look here

Anyway, your support will be appreciated (even a dollar)

http://www.kintera.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=201547&u=201547-160568213

The Amazing Uses for ChapStick

Although most people use it for dry lips, ChapStick has many other uses, including: Grooming mustaches and eyebrow; Preventing car battery corrosion; Removing a ring stuck on a finger; Lubricating zippers; Shining leather shoes...

Chapstick

Women Stop Fake Hormones and Breast Cancer Plummets!

After years of steady increase, breast cancer rates dropped 7 percent in 2003, one year after millions of women stopped taking hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) following a report by the Women's Health Initiative regarding the dangers of HRT.

Full Story

Friday Sale

today is Friday, try the Friday Sale at Amazon. I get some good deals occasionally.

A Radical Example of What Some Drugs Can Do to You

It's important to be reminded of the individual tragedies that can occur when patients rely too often on a drug to address underlying health problems. Such is the case of Ryan Wilson, an aspiring plumber whose toes and fingertips were amputated after a drug trial went horribly wrong. Of the six men who were injected with TGN1412 last spring and hospitalized as a result, Wilson suffered the most: He remained in a coma for 3-weeks and several of his vital organs failed at some point. The best outcome Wilson can hope for someday: Walking without crutches or pain, a simple thing most us take for granted.

Full story

Ugly Betty

I hate to even mention this-one of my favorite new shows on TV is Ugly Betty. I caught it on a Betty marathon over New Year's and I found it surprisingly funny and sweet.

The show has even been nominated for the Golden Globe (not that even means anything). So do yourself a favor and catch at least one episode.

I'm sure I should be watching Spike TV or something more manly than this show- Well, maybe next time.

Succeed with 2007 New Year's Resolutions!

Ready to turn over our new leaves for next year, we looked up the top New Year's resolutions:

Top New Year's Resolutions

Spend more time with family and friends
Get fit
Lose weight
Eat right
Quit smoking or drinking
Get out of debt
Get organized
Learn something new
Enjoy life more

How do we ensure that we make our best intentions become reality? We did a little research and reflection to come up with these tips to help you succeed.

Spend more time with family and friends

Recent polls conducted by General Nutrition Centers, Quicken, and others shows that more than 50% of Americans vow to appreciate loved ones and spend more time with family and friends this year. How?

Prioritize. Much of what we do we can simply put lower on our list.

Be inclusive. No reason the weekly trip to the grocery store or post office can't be a family affair. Just relax and know you're spending valuable time and getting your errands done.

Get fit

This seems to never leave our list. But new research is showing that moderate exercise in small doses is as effective as all at once. Some easy ways to do this:


Park far away. Walk briskly to your destination. If you are carrying a little one, consider that bonus strength training (it counts!). Always take the stairs. You'll likely find that faster than elevators or escalators anyway.

Use your slack time. Do 20 situps upon waking, do lunges across the kitchen while waiting for water to boil, do 5 miinutes of jumping jacks while watching TV. Just FIT it in. You'll get results

Lose weight/Eat right

Start with the tips for getting fit, and once you start making positive lifestyle changes it is easier to add more. Other ways to do this:

Set reasonable goals. Mini goals are best. Start with something achievable, like eating healthy breakfast daily. Commit to 15 minutes cumulative exercise per day.

Eat right. Personal trainers will tell you that weight loss after 40 is 80% diet, 20% exercise. Our best strategies: Use small plates and salad forks to reduce your portion sizes. Fill up on water-dense fruits and vegetables like cucumbers, melons, tomatoes before you eat carb-heavy foods.

Quit smoking or drinking

Our best advice: don't go it alone. Find another person to help you and keep you on track.

Smoking: If you have resolved to make this the year that you will quit smoking, over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy provides easy access to proven quit-smoking aids. Even if you've tried to quit before and failed, don't let it get you down. On average, smokers try about four times before they quit for good.

Drinking: While many people use the New Year as an incentive to finally stop drinking, most are not equipped to make such a drastic lifestyle change all at once. Many heavy drinkers fail to quit cold turkey but do much better when they taper gradually, or even learn to moderate their drinking. If you have decided that you want to stop drinking, there is a world of help and support available.

Get out of debt

Take small steps here, too. It's documented that most millionaires in America share a common thread....they don't spend their money. Saving is their first priority. If you can't cover your current bills, take on a second job or ask your boss for a raise. Some other things to avoid:

- Stay out of the mall. Temptations abound. go for a walk with family and friends instead.

- Cut up those credit cards.

- Pack your lunch, eat dinner at home.

- Pay your debts first every month.

Get organized

Visit your local discount store to buy some inexpensive boxes and bins. Sort your clutter on it's way into the house:

- Visit the trash can before you open your real mail. Leave the junk there.

- Sort the kid's stuff on it's way out of your car. Pitch the unnecessary, file the treasures in one of your boxes and post the important on the fridge or bulletin board.

Learn something new

The bookstore and the internet offer tons of inexpensive learning alternatives. Be sure to give yourself a goal that includes your learning objective (i.e. learn 100 Spanish words) and a completion date.

Enjoy life more

This one we think is easy. Relax. Let the small stuff slide. In the grand scheme of life, who cares if we get a door ding or the dog messes in the house. If a driver cuts in front of you without a signal, consider the fact that it's most likely they didn't even know you were there. Be happy you just avoided an accident.

Take a deep breath and enjoy the gifts you have today. Have a wonderful 2007.