Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend,
an acquaintance, or a stranger. - Franklin P. Jones

Courage is very important. Like a muscle, it is strengthened by use.
- Ruth Gordon

Introducing my new Ergonomics Website:  Ergonecessities.com. 

Because ease of living is not
a luxury..it is a Necessity!!!

Your lifespace should be designed to fit your body size and individual preferences for maximum personal comfort. After all - you spend 100% of your between time working, playing and sleeping. Good posture and ease of lifestyle is not a luxury - it is a necessity!

Pain in the body usually starts with poor body biomechanics and sound ergonomics is a must in the equation of living your life as pain free as possible.

Chiropractic takes stress off your nerves

Are you stressed out? You're not alone. Millions of people live lives of quiet desperation - trying to deal with stress and getting pounded down for it. There are many wonderful ways of releasing stress - exercise, play, meditation, massage, body work; it's ok to take a vacation from your worries for a while - don't worry, they'll be waiting for you when you return.

Stress has been linked to many different physical and mental disorders and conditions. Removing or at least reducing stress should be a major goal of anyone who wishes to stay healthy and fight aging. Fortunately, one of the most powerful and effective ways to reduce stress is chiropractic care.

How does chiropractic release stress?

First please keep in mind that all stress is not all bad. Stressful situations can help us grow, learn and overcome obstacles. In fact getting married, having a child, going on a vacation, engaging in high performance sports, buying a home and many other exciting things are also periods of high stress. The technical term for good stress is eustress.

But of course there is the stress that harms us. It is called distress. Chiropractic deals with that kind of stress.

Chiropractic releases a very deep, destructive form of stress in your body called a subluxation. A subluxation is a distortion in your body structure that can stress your nerves, brain, muscles, bones, joints, discs, tendons, ligaments, connective tissue and internal organ systems (elimination, digestion, circulatory and others).

If you have a subluxation your balance is slightly off-center, your muscles may always be slightly contracted with tender (trigger) points; your ligaments, tendons and joints may feel tight, your energies will be depleted and you'll feel fatigue and experience premature aging. You may feel exhausted all the time.

Subluxations are dangerous; they may undermine your energies, your body function, your ability to function at your best, to think clearly, to play sports optimally and to relax more deeply. Subluxations may stay in your body for years, even decades, unless they are located and corrected. 

Cause and caused by stress

Subluxations cause stress and they paradoxically are caused by stress. A difficult birth, a fall in childhood, sitting for long periods, working in difficult positions, an accident or injury (physical stresses), a sudden shock, an emotional upset (mental stress), a poor diet or exposure to toxins (chemical stress) or a combination of stresses can all cause subluxations.

 "I feel so relaxed."

Doctors of Chiropractic specialize in locating and correcting (adjusting) subluxations. When deep subluxation stress is released patients may respond by saying, "I feel so relaxed" or "I feel like a weight has been taken off my shoulders."

Its not unusual for patients to report that they feel lighter, are more energetic and sleep better as a result of chiropractic care.

In these stressful times we owe it to ourselves to make regular chiropractic checkups part of our healthcare regimen. Fight stress buildup with chiropractic care - and bring your family in with you.

Milk, the REAL, real thing

Its original, natural, truly organic version has kept humanity healthy and happy for hundreds of generations: raw milk from grass-fed cows. Grass-fed cows are healthier, happier and live longer than cows penned up in industrial feed lots. Properly handled in clean conditions, raw milk is healthy and tastes wonderful.
Grass-fed raw milk is full of disease-fighting vitamins and minerals, essential fatty acids, amino acids and good bacteria. When you pasteurize milk, the heat destroys all of the immune-fighting properties. That pasteurized, homogenized white liquid at the grocery store has been called "chalk water" by dairy farmers.
It's interesting to note that when calves are fed pasteurized milk they die. Why give it to human children? 
Grass-fed raw milk also contains one of the most important health-building ingredients usually lost in processed, cooked food: enzymes. Enzymes are inflammation fighters and immune builders. But they're destroyed by pasteurization. Some enzymes include:

1. Amylase: Breaks down carbohydrates in food.
2. Catalase: An antioxidant that protects cells from damage.
3. Lactase: Promotes absorption of minerals necessary for good health.
4. Lipase: Breaks down fats and triglycerides.
5. Phosphatase: Helps your body absorb and use the calcium and phosphorous.
6. Lactoferrin: Defends against bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

It's the real thing, and more and more people are turning to it. It also tastes better. To find how to get real milk in your area go to: http://www.realmilk.com/where1.html

Did mercury pills cause Abe Lincoln's fits of rage?
 
In the 19th century mercury-laced drugs were used for all kinds of conditions. Now some British scientists think that the pills Abraham Lincoln took for constipation may explain the "explosive and unexplained fits of rage" that he exhibited for a time.

Not many people know that when he lived in Illinois as a young man Lincoln, in addition to his humor and personal warmth, was known for his strength.  He was considered the best wrestler in the county. For such a person to exhibit rage could cause considerable damage. In fact the article states that:  "On one occasion, the soon-to-be president is alleged to have grabbed a fellow politician and shaken him ‘until his teeth chattered.'

Now, British scientists say they have identified the cause of this un-Lincolnesque behavior: exceptionally high levels of mercury in tablets he took for constipation. In addition, high levels of mercury in Lincoln could explain the nausea, insomnia and depression he suffered from as well. (2) 

Chiropractic education is for kids

Kids love to learn about how their bodies work. They are fascinated by their skeletons, how their bones fit together and how it all moves. They are also interested in learning about how messages travel through the body from the brain, over nerves and to the organs. We often notice how they love to play with, hold and marvel at model spines and other teaching aids.

We're always happy to give a mini-lesson in chiropractic and health that your child(ren) will remember for a long time.

Isn't it better to start them on a path of natural healthcare now? The first stop can be a visit when we've got a few minutes to chat. Who knows? You might have a future chiropractor in your family?   

HUMOR!

Henny Youngman:
A man calls a lawyer's office.
The phone is answered, "Schwartz, Schwartz, Schwartz and Schwartz."
The man says, "Let me talk to Mr. Schwartz."
"I'm sorry, he's on vacation."
"Then let me talk to Mr. Schwartz."
"He's on a big case, not available for a week."
"Then let me talk to Mr. Schwartz."
"He's playing golf today."
"Okay, then, let me talk to Mr. Schwartz."
"Speaking."