I haven’t talked much about Aly recently.  Again I want to thank everyone

Deanna and Aly

who showed up for the Aly Will Walk Again Benefit at the Moose Family Center.   I especially want to thank all the local businesses who contributed to make the Benefit Dinner a great success.

A lot has happened with Aly.  Although she did get a staph infection in her legs and had to take a long course of antibiotics,  she now has some feeling in her legs and the doctors are giving her a 70% chance of walking again.

Deanna still is not working, but spends all her time caring for her daughter.

Aly and Deanna travel from Deltona–where they are now staying with a friend–to Jacksonville for rehabilitation.  They have also made a trip to the Shriners Hospital for children in Philadelphia for the best physical therapy and equipment available, in order to help Aly walk again.

Deanna and her family have lived in DeBary for over 30 years.  Deanna has had to take an extended leave from her work as a licensed massage therapist. They have given up their rented home and placed most of their personal belongings in storage due to the time and travel that is needed for Aly’s care and recovery.  Friends and family have been of great support, however, after nearly ten months with no income or government assistance, they are in desperate need of financial support.

Join Aly and Deanna at the Aly Will Walk Again Benefit Barbeque on Saturday, February 26 from 1 to 6 PM.  The Benefit will be held at Airport Restaurant and Gin Mill, 1120 Airport Terminal Drive in DeLand.

Deanna and Aly extend to you their immeasurable thanks for any kindness you can share and if possible, one day pay it forward!  A benefit account has been set up through Wachovia Bank under Alexandra Dixon benefit, Account #1010280180593.

Aly  Click here to see the PDF Flyer

Thank you very much for your help, your support, and most importantly your prayers for Aly to walk again!

Until next time….here’s to your complete wellness.

Rich Dad, Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki

This one has been around for a while and was a New York Times Bestseller for

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

years.

Mr. Kiyosaki is an expert on personal finance who, since first releasing Rich Dad Poor Dad, has since gone on to write an entire best-selling series including Cash Flow Quadrant, Rich Dad’s Guide to Investing, Conspiracy of the Rich (co-authored by Donald Trump), and many others.

Some key points to this book were:

- Mr. Kiyosaki was raised by his biological father, who was highly educated and held numerous degrees.  He was closely mentored by his best friend’s father as well, who had no formal education.  His real dad, who later became to known as “Poor dad”, while being highly educated, never learned to achieve financial security.  On the other hand, his “Rich dad” became a self-made multi-millionaire through self education and went on to become one the wealthiest men in Hawaii.

- Most of us have been taught that our largest assets like cars and homes are actually our biggest liabilities.

- The common notion that the way to get ahead in life is to “study, get good grades, and then go get a good job” is a perfect formula for never getting ahead in life.

- There are four categories of income that people fall into.  You are an Employee, a Specialist, a Business Owner, or an Investor (E,S,B,I).  Kiyosaki advocates that you want to get out of the E and S categories as quickly as possible and get into the B and I categories if you want to create freedom in your life.

Whether we all agree or disagree with Mr. Kiyosaki’s ideas, they certainly are intriguing and embrace an “out of the box” type of thinking that has made him an international celebrity and sought after lecturer and author.  This is a “must have” for your library.

Until next time….here’s to your complete wellness.

Congratulations to Capitulina who won the $25 Perkins Gift Card at the

Capitulina won the $25 Perkins Gift Card

Dinner with the Doc on January 12.

Dinner with the Doc is an informative workshop with Dr. Reddick or Dr. Thorpe.  Dinner is included and it is FREE.  The topics include using chiropractic care to its full potential and the effect of chiropractic care on your entire body.

The next Dinner with the Doc dates are February 9^th with Dr. Reddick and February 24^th with Dr. Thorpe.

Join us for your FREE dinner and let’s get you feeling better than you have ever felt.

Until next time….here’s to your complete wellness

Genetically Modified Organisms are becoming the norm in our foods…and it’s a problem.

According to Dr. Mercola’s online article (http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/01/12/wikileaks-reveals-us-sought-to-retaliate-against-europe-over-monsanto-gm-crops.aspx), “There’s very convincing evidence that genetically modified foods spell nothing but trouble for your health.”

Today, 90% of the planted corn in the US in genetically modified and in animal studies, rats developed a number of significant reactions to the GM corn, including:

• Increased allergies
• Increased white blood cells
• Anemia
• Blood pressure problems
• Increased blood sugar levels
• Kidney inflammation
• Liver and kidney lesions

In another study, rats that were fed GM potatoes developed:

• Potentially pre-cancerous cell growth
• Smaller brains, livers and testicles
• Partially atrophied livers
• Damaged immune systems

Other foods besides corn that is genetically modified include:

• Soy
• Cottonseed
• Canola
• Sugar from sugar beets
• Hawaiian Papaya
• Zucchini and yellow squash

Most people want to avoid GM foods but it is virtually impossible to do so, since the government prevents GMO labeling.

However, Jeffrey Smith has compiled an excellent resource.  It is a FREE Non-GMO Shopping Guide (http://www.nongmoshoppingguide.com/download.html).  Take some time to look it over, print it, post it on your social networks and share it with friends and family.

Until next time….here’s to your complete wellness.

HCG stand for human chorionic gonadotropin.  It is a hormone that is produced in large quantities in pregnancy.  (Both men and women have male and female hormones, so this program is just as successful for men!)

HCG is responsible for making the abnormal fat reserves of the body available to be burned as fuel.  In pregnancy it is used to protect the nutritional health of the growing baby; however, in conjunctive with this program, it is used to rid the body of the abnormal fat deposits.  Rest assured that the HCG helps to stave off any hunger pangs that a restricted diet may cause.  With the introduction for HCG, thousands of extra calories begin to flood the system from the abnormal fat being metabolized.  For this reason, HCG diets are easier to stick to than a traditional healthy diet that simply restricts calories.  When a program is easy to stick to success i the end result!

In the 1950′s, Dr. A. T. W.  Simeon conducted research that concluded that there are 3 different types of fat stored in the body:

1. structural (visceral)Fat (in and around muscles, cushioning organs, padding of bottoms of feet, etc.)
2. Normal Fat (dermal fat which is directly under the skin’s surface and provides the soft cushioning between the skin and frame of the body)
3. Abnormal (adipose) Fat (under the dermal fat and not available for use by the metabolism until the other 2 kinds of fat are reduced)

Abnormal Fat can be viewed at “famine fat.”  It is stored by the body for emergency famine.  Yo-yo dieting contributes to the storage of this types of fat because the body begins to question the availability of fuel (food).  When calories are restricted, the body stores all the fat it can to save up fr the lean times!

Dr. A. T. W. Simeon’s research produced a plan that results in an average weight loss of 0.5 to 2 lbs a day of Abnormal Fat when accompanied by a VLCD (very low-calorie diet).

Watch for more posts about HCG Weight Loss.

Do you want to try HCG Weight Loss.  Attend one of our workshops in our office, 2415 S Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL.  All attendees will receive special pricing.

For more information give us a call at 386-775-6879.

Until next time….here’s to your complete wellness.

Super Bowl by Number:

• 151.6 million: Number of people who will watch at least part of the game.
• 28 million: Pounds of potato chips consumed.
• 325.5 million: Gallons of beer drank by Americans that day.
• 493: Number of Olympic-sized swimming pools that could be filled with all that beer.
• 20%: Increase in ant-acid sales the Monday after the game.
• 7 million: Number of employees who will not show up to work Monday.

Now those are some numbers.

Until next time….here’s to your complete wellness.

On Friday, December 17, Sharon went over to Orange City Elementary to give complimentary chair massages to the administration, teachers and staff.

The complimentary chair massage is part of our Business Partner commitment with Orange City Elementary.  Along with the chair massage came certificates good for free 30 minute massage from Sharon and a free chiropractic consultation.

It has been proven that a short 5 to 10 minute chair massage can improve employee productivity and morale and reduces job place stress and stress related absences.  (http://www.articlealley.com/article_1635889_23.html)

We are proud to support our teachers and schools.  The students today will care for us tomorrow.

Until next time….here’s to your complete wellness.

We did it again.  We collected and delivered toys for the underprivileged children of Volusia County.  And we couldn’t have done it without your help. Our patients and staff have always come through and this year was no different.  Thanks go out to the following:  Sharon Guest, Susan R, Ernie G, Tara G, Charles N, John and Sue P.  If I forgot anyone, let me know.

On December 16, we delivered the toy collection to the DeLand administrative offices of Domestic Abuse Council, Inc.  They accepted the toys and will distribute them to the resident children.

According to their website, Domestic Abuse council, Inc. Which started in 1976, provides emergency shelter, victim advocacy, transitional housing, support/education groups fro victims, information and referral services, case management, residential and community programs for child witnesses of domestic violence, family intervention programs for the abusive partner, legal advocacy, community education and professional training in Volusia County.  There are emergency shelters and transitional housing in Daytona and DeLand.

Domestic Abuse Council, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that relies on donations from the general public, both in cash and In-Kind donations for their Thrift Store.  For more information on Domestic Abuse Council, Inc. visit their website at http://www.domesticabusecouncil.com/index.htm

Until next time….here’s to your complete wellness.

Whenever you indulge in high-carb meals – as most of us do during the

Almonds help balance blood sugar

holiday season – here’s another tip to help keep your blood sugar in check … and boost your heart health too. Simply eat some almonds at the same time.

A recent article in the Journal of Nutrition found that almonds have the remarkable ability to balance your blood sugar after eating high-carb foods. Just one serving of almonds can prevent the blood sugar spikes associated with high-glycemic foods like bread, cake, pasta, and grains. (These spikes lead to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.)

Almonds also have a dramatic effect on your heart. They act as antioxidants and neutralize the free radicals released by high-carb, high-sugar foods. Not only do they fight diabetes and heart disease, they’re a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and a wealth of other critical nutrients (including vitamin E, magnesium, fiber, potassium, calcium, and iron).

Complete Wellness Center is a group of chiropractors and massage therapists that pride themselves on providing quality, drug free pain relief tailored to each individuals particular problem.

Here at Complete Wellness Center of Orange City we treat the whole person, not just the symptoms.  We offer traditional chiropractic care, massage therapy and physical therapy with physical conditioning and rehabilitation.

Feel free to give us a call 386-775-6879 or stop on by.  We are located at 2415 S Volusia Av #A-2, just off Enterprise Rd and Hwy 17/92 across from Stacy’s Buffet.  Walk ins are always welcome.

Until next time….here’s to your complete wellness.

Janus

The tradition of the New Year’s Resolutions goes all the way back to 153 BC. Janus, a mythical king of early Rome was placed at the head of the calendar.  With two faces, Janus could look back on past events and forward to the future.  Janus become the ancient symbol for resolutions and many Romans looked for forgiveness from their enemies and also exchanged gifts before the beginning of each year.

The New Year has not always begun on January 1.  It begins on that date only for cultures that use a 365 day solar calendar. January 1 became the beginning of the New Year in 46 BC, when Julius Caesar developed a calendar that would more accurately reflect the seasons than previous calendars had.  The Romans named the first month of the after Janus–hence January.

Complete Wellness Center of Orange City is a group of chiropractors and massage therapists that take pride in providing quality  drug free pain relief tailored for each patient’s particular problem.

Here at Complete Wellness Center of Orange City we treat the whole person not just the symptoms.

We are located at 2415 S Volusia Ave #A-2 on Hwy 17/92 just south of Enterprise Road across from Stacy’s Buffet.  Feel free to stop on by or give us a call at 386-775-6879.  Walk ins are always welcome.

Along with USA Cares, Flagler Volusia Chiropractic Society and Chrystal Springs we are collecting cash donations for Florida’s Post 9/11 active military and veterans.

USA Cares is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization headquartered  in Radcliff, Kentucky that has provided $7.2 million monetary assistance in the form of grants to thousands of military families who have requested help.  The funds help with basic needs such as food, utilities, foreclosure and eviction assistance, treatment for PTSD and employment opportunities.  According to the USA Cares website, 80% of their raised funds go to assist post 9/11 military and veterans.

This is a great way for us to give back to our US Soldiers, and with two employees who have sons that are either active military or veterans, this is

CWC Collects for Florida Vets

something that hits close to home.

Just drop you donation into the Crystal Springs water jug in our office before the end of the year.  We will forward the donations to USA Cares in January.

Until next time….here’s to your complete wellness.

It is easy to gain weight over the holidays when we are surrounded by food.  There are a lot of things we can do to make for a healthier and happier holiday season.

• Try lower calorie versions of your favorite recipe.  Even if it is something as simple as using egg whites instead of whole eggs, oven baking instead of frying or add some shredded vegetables.  Don’t be afraid to be adventurous.  Remember that little things help.
• Be the one who brings the veggie and fruit tray so you know you have some healthy options to add to your plate or snack on.
• Do not skip meals so you can overeat at the main meal.  This affects your metabolism and makes you more likely to overeat.
• Have a healthy snack before going to a party or a meal – that way you are not overly hungry and less likely to overeat.
• Drink water only on the day of the party – an easy way to save calories.
• Don’t waste calories on something like a dinner roll you can have any time of the year.  Enjoy your favorite foods but balance is important.  Include all food groups – fruits, veggies, grains, meats/protein, dairy.
• Small portions are the key.  Put smaller portions on your plate, you may not want to make the trip just to eat, when you are enjoying the frivolities.
• Wait 20-30 minutes before going back for second helpings.  Allow your body to figure out it is full before pushing yourself over the top with a second helping.
• Get in for your adjustment.  Remember, if you are feeling better you may not overeat.

Have a healthy, happy and safe holiday.

Until next time…..here’s to your complete wellness.

Hotdogs Anyone?

Someone figured out in the 1960′s that meat processors can eek out a few more percent of profits from chickens, turkeys, pigs and cows by scraping the bones 100% clean of meat.  This is done by machines, not humans, by passing bones leftover after the initial cutting through a high pressure sieve.  The paste you see in the picture is the result.

The paste goes on to become the main ingredient in many a hot dog, bologna, chicken nuggets, pepperoni, salami, jerky, etc.  The industry calls this method AMR–Advanced Meat Recovery.

There’s more:  Because it’s crawling with bacteria, it will be washed with ammonia….Then, because it tastes gross, it will be flavored artificially.  Then, because it is weirdly pink, it will be dyed with artificial color.

But, hey, at least it tastes good, right?  High five, America!

In honor of the holidays, I have put together some Christmas Tree Trivia.

• The use of evergreen trees to celebrate the winter season occurred before the birth of Christ.
• The first decorated Christmas was in Riga, Latvia in 1510.
• Artificial trees will last for six years in your home, but for centuries in a landfill.
• 59 percent of real Christmas trees harvested are recycled in community programs.
• An acre of Christmas trees provides for the daily oxygen requirements of 18 people.
• Thirty-four to thirty-six million Christmas trees are produced each year and 95 percent are shipped or sold directly from Christmas tree farms.
• More than 2,000 trees are usually planted per acre.
• 100,000 people are employed in the Christmas tree industry.

Have a safe and happy holiday.  Don’t eat too much.

Until next time….here’s to your complete wellness.

For years, MD’s have been handing out statin drugs to any patient with high cholesterol. But they’re the most dangerous drugs a doctor can prescribe. They’ve been linked to fatigue, muscle aches, heart problems, and even death.

But here’s what’s different about the side effects of statins: They don’t just pose an outside risk of an unlikely problem. Just one pill will rob a person of energy. And if you take it long enough, you’re going to feel very tired and very old.

Now the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is pushing this poison to a new group.

I’m talking about children. Some as young as 8 years old!

AAP guidelines have just recommended cholesterol screenings for high-risk children ages two and up. And statin therapy for kids as young as eight with LDLs over 190.

Now, some are calling for even more aggressive screening measures to find kids “in need” of these drugs. All to ensure that pharmaceutical companies will keep making billions.

Consider this: AAP’s Pediatrics published a new study a couple weeks ago. Researchers screened all fifth graders in West Virginia public schools, including 5,798 who wouldn’t have met cholesterol screening guidelines. They found 268 children with cholesterol high enough to be treated with drugs.2

It frightens me to even think about the implications…

Entire generations getting hooked on drugs with dangerous side
effects. Ones that include:

• Muscle pain
• Liver damage
• Nausea
• Lowered mental performance
• Chronic fatigue
• Cardiomyopathy (deterioration of your heart’s function)
• Depletion of CoQ10 in the heart (which can cause congestive heart failure)

What’s more, this could open up the floodgates for pharmaceutical companies to promote their use in kids. Come to think of it, that’s already happening. I just read that Pfizer introduced a sweet and tasty “gummy-like” version of Lipitor. I’m sure it’ll boost sales before their patent runs out next year.

The lesson here is, “Just say NO to statins!” You can’t trust them – or the folks telling you to take them.

If a child came to my office with high cholesterol, I would start a chiropractic care plan to make sure we have full nerve supply and tell him/her to exercise in short bursts of high intensity for at least 12 minutes a day, cut carbs, and eat foods that are rich in omega-3s, like salmon, flax seeds, and walnuts.

For most children, this would solve the problem within six weeks.
Why? Because children’s bodies heal themselves quickly.

And yours will, too – IF you do the right thing.

Here at Complete Wellness Center of Orange City, we are a group of chiropractors and massage therapists that pride ourselves on providing drug free pain relief for our patients.  We can easily provide physical therapy, massage therapy and chiropractic care for patients in Orange City, DeBary, DeLand, Deltona, Lake Helen, Sanford and Lake Mary.  We see patients who have been in automobile accidents, had sports injuries or have back pain, neck pain or leg pain.  Feel free to give us a call at 386-775-6879 or stop on by at 2415 S Volusia Ave #A-2, Orange City, FL 32763 right across from Stacy’s Buffet.

Until next time…..here’s to your complete wellness.

A few months ago, a concerned mother asked me about her teenage son. He was having trouble concentrating in school and his grades were suffering. Her family doctor said the boy had ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder) and prescribed drugs to “fix” the problem.

When I asked her about her son’s diet, she admitted that he loves soda – drinking as many as four a day. I suggested that he cut out sugar entirely.

Now, three months later, her son feels much better and his grades are improving. Best of all, he doesn’t need prescription drugs.

For years, I’ve been telling all my patients (not just teens) that sugar is deceptively dangerous. And new studies are backing me up. One, in the American Journal of Public Health, shows that teens in Norway who drank the highest amounts of sugary sodas suffered the highest rates of mental disorders, including ADHD.

Over the years, I’ve reviewed dozens of studies on the dangers of sugar. So far, sugar has been related to 76 clinically proven health consequences. A few:

• Sugar can cause premature aging.

• Sugar can impair the structure of your DNA.

• Sugar feeds cancer cells and has been connected with the development of cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, rectum, pancreas, biliary tract, lung, gallbladder, and stomach.

• Sugar can produce a significant rise in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and bad cholesterol, and a decrease in good cholesterol.

• Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity, thereby causing abnormally high insulin levels and, eventually, diabetes.

Needless to say, limiting your sugar intake is essential to good health. If you’re considering a sugar substitute, stay away from products like NutraSweet, which are full of a dangerous toxin called aspartame. Stevia is your best bet.

Complete Wellness Center of Orange City is a group of chiropractors and massage therapists that take pride in providing quality, drug free pain relief for our patients.  We assist patients with chiropractic care, massage therapy, physical therapy, weight loss and bio-identical hormone therapy.  Patients from Orange City, DeBary, DeLand, Deltona, Lake Helen, Sanford and Lake Mary are easily accommodated.  Feel free to stop on by–walk-ins are always welcome–2415 S Volusia Ave (SR17/92) , just south of Enterprise Rd and right across from Stacy’s Buffet or give us a call 376-775-6879.

Until next time….here’s to your complete wellness.

Complete Wellness Center of Orange City attended the Orange City Benefits Fair on Tuesday, August 31 and will be attending the Volusia County Benefits Fair on October 4 and 5.  The Orange City Fair was located at the Orange City Council Chambers just off Graves Avenue.  The Volusia County Benefits Fair will be located at the Volusia County Fairgrounds on State Road 44 and I-4.

The benefit fairs allow the government employees to peruse benefits available to them.  Available vendors provide information on health, banking and  retirement benefits.  The employees are given time during their day to attend the event.  Volusia County buses their employees from distant work places in Daytona and DeLeon Springs.

Complete Wellness Center of Orange City has had the privilege of being the only chiropractic office invited to both fairs for the past several years.

Complete Wellness Center of Orange City is a group of chiropractors and massage therapists that take pride in the fact that we provide drug free, quality care for our patients.  We easily accommodate patients in Orange City, DeBary, DeLand, Deltona, Lake Helen, Sanford and Lake Mary.  We provide relief for pain from automobile accidents, slip and falls and sport injuries with chiropractic care, massage therapy, rehabilitation and therapies.  We can help with back pain, leg pain, foot pain, neck pain, arm pain, sciatica, and headaches among other discomforts and ailments.

We are located at 2415 S Volusia Hwy (SR 17/92) just south of Enterprise Rd across from Stacy’s Buffet.  Feel free to stop on by, or give us a call at 386-75-6879.

Until next time….here’s to your complete wellness.

I’ve been doing some reading lately on a term you may not have heard of called “karoshi”.  The term is Japanese in origin, and most closely translates to “death from overwork”.

This phenomenon was first discovered several decades ago by Japanese doctors who were attempting to determine the cause of death of some perplexing mortalities, people who simply died from no other obvious causes.  What they came to realize was that people who work, work, work without ever taking time to rest and recharge will LITERALLY work themselves to death!

It is estimated that over 10,000 deaths are reported in Japan every year from karoshi.  And do you wanna’ know the CRAZY part?  There is only one country on the planet where the average worker works more hours than Japan.  You guessed it: the United States!

Here’s an interesting fact for you.  In the U.S., there are more reported heart attacks between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Monday morning than any other comparable time period of the week.  What does that mean?  Some people would rather DIE than go to work!

Why am I telling you this?  I take it very seriously when I say that YOU NEED TO TAKE TIME TO REST AND RECOVER!!!  Our culture generally looks at recovery time as a weakness, but you life could LITERALLY depend on it!

Adding a regimen of regular chiropractic care to your health regimen will aid in maintaining balance in your body and nervous system and adding years to life…and life to your years.

Complete Wellness Center of Orange City is a group of chiropractors and massage therapist in Orange City, Florida that prides itself upon providing quality, drug free pain relief for their patients.  We easily accommodate patients in Orange City, DeBary, DeLand, Lake Helen, Deltona, Sanford and Lake Mary.  Feel free to stop on by…we are located at 2415 S. Volusia Hwy #A-2  right across from Stacy’s Buffet or give us a call at 386-775-6879.

Until next time….here’s to your complete wellness.

Your triceps muscle is in the back of your arm from your shoulder to your elbow.  Tight triceps can cause shoulder or elbow pain and can cause pain, discomfort, numbness or tingling in your fingers, hand or wrist.

We are going to go over two different triceps stretches.  Remember to stand up straight, no slouching.  Keep your back straight and your tummy tight.

1. Pull your arm up next to your head with your hand hanging down your back.
2. Use your other hand gently pull your elbow back just a little.
3. Feel the stretch in the back of your arm.

The other stretch is just as easy.

1. Pull your arm over your head, with your upper arm touching your ear and your hand touching your other ear.
2. Stand next to a wall with the side of your rib cage and arm up against the wall.
3. Gently push into the wall and feel the stretch in your triceps.

Remember, go into your stretch slowly, hold for about 20 seconds and repeat 3 or 4 times.  NEVER stretch through pain.  If there is pain, seek the assistance of your medical professional.

Until next time….here’s to your complete wellness.

It’s back to school time.

“Yeah,” shout the parents.

“Ewww,” shout the children and teachers.

Well, we are celebrating for everyone.  So, make your appointments now.

Thursday, August 19, is our Back to School Celebration.  Coffee and doughnuts will be available for all our patients.  We’ll see you then.

Complete Wellness Center is a group of chiropractors and massage therapists that pride itself upon providing quality, drug free pain relief for their patients.   We can deal with auto accidents, slip and falls or just that pain that won’t go away.  We will bill directly to your insurance company.  We can easily accommodate patients in Orange City, DeLand, Debary, Lake Helen, Deltona, Sanford and Lake Mary.  Give us a call 386-775-6879 or stop on by.  We are located at 2415 S. Volusia Ave #A-2, right across from Stacy’s Buffett. We hope to see you soon.

Until next time…..here’s to your complete wellness.

Think you’re doing your body a favor by drinking “diet” cola? Think again. For openers, diet sodas are full of harmful artificial sweeteners. Plus, all carbonated cola drinks actually boost your risk of osteoporosis.

In fact, a Tufts University study found a sobering four percent bone density loss for women who drank just four or five of them a week.

This new evidence, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, indicates that calcium leaches out of your bones to neutralize the phosphoric acid in these drinks. As your bones lose calcium, they become light, porous, and brittle – and you become more susceptible to bone fracture and loss of mobility as you age.

With fifty-five percent of Americans (that’s 150 million men and women) at risk for osteoporosis, we should all heed the advice of Katherine Tucker, the director of the Tufts study, who said: “If you are worried about osteoporosis, it is probably a good idea to switch to another beverage …”

Complete Wellness Center of Orange City is a group of chiropractors and massage therapist that pride itself upon providing quality, drug free pain and stress relief for its patients.  We easily accommodate patients in Orange City, Debary, DeLand, Lake Helen, Deltona, Sanford and Lake Mary.

If you have had a sports or work injury, automobile accident or just experiencing pain or discomfort, give us a call 386-775-6879.  Or stop on by.  We are located in Orange City, on Hwy 17/92 and Enterprise Road, right across from Stacy’s Buffet.  We hope to see you soon.

Until next time….here’s to your complete wellness.

One practice that I’ve been adamant about for many years now is setting AND tracking my goals.  My personal belief is that a great time to set goals is just before the start of the new year.  Another great time to re-evaluate, update, and set new goals is at the mid-year point.

Even though we’re just past the mid-year point, it’s never too late to look at what you’ve been doing all year and what kinds of results you’ve been generating, and then make adjustments (no pun intended) to keep you on course.

If you haven’t done so already, I think it is wise to stop for a moment and ask yourself:

“Today, am I where I thought I would be regarding my fill in the blank?” (blank could include health, finances, career, social life, spirituality, mental capacity, family life, etc.)

A simple example would be, if you set a goal back on January 1^st to drop 20 pounds in 2010, you should be at least 10 pounds lighter at this point.  If not, don’t beat yourself up.  Simply review that goal, revisit the real reason why you set that goal, and then put into place an action plan to get pointed back in the right direction.

People who set goals, write them down, and revisit them on a regular basis have been shown to reach them with a much higher probability than people who don’t write down their goals. So pull out a blank sheet of paper, and start writing!

We are a group of chiropractors and massage therapists that pride ourselves on providing drug free, quality pain relief and health care for our patients.  We easily accommodate patients in Debary, Orange City, DeLand, Deltona, Sanford, Lake Helen and Lake Mary.

We specialize in pain relief in backs, hips, legs, shoulders and neck.  If you have a sport injury, in an automobile accident or just have pain, give us a call and let us help,  386-775-6879.  We are located in Orange City on Hwy 17/92 and Enterprise Road, right across from Stacy’s Buffet.  We hope to see you soon.

Most people, me included, associate the month of April with Easter, and rightfully so.  I wanted to acknowledge a lesser known holiday, Administrative Professional’s Day!

Administrative Professionals Day April 21 2010

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate my staff here at Complete Wellness Center of Orange City.  Without them, my job would certainly not be possible.

Since 1952, the International Association of Administrative Professionals has honored office workers by sponsoring Administrative Professionals Week. Today, it is one of the largest workplace observances outside of employee birthdays and major holidays.

In the year 2000, IAAP announced a name change for Professional Secretaries Week and Professional Secretaries Day. The names were changed to Administrative Professionals Week and Administrative Professionals Day to keep pace with changing job titles and expanding responsibilities of today’s administrative workforce.

Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events, educational seminars and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff.

Today, there are more than 4.1 million secretaries and administrative assistants working in the United States, according to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, and 8.9 million people working in various administrative support roles. More than 475,000 administrative professionals are employed in Canada. Millions more administrative professionals work in offices all over the world.

APW is always the last full week in April. In 2010,                                     Administrative Professionals Week is April 18-24 with Administrative Professionals Day on Wednesday, April 21.

Be nice to your Administrative Professional

To all the administrative professionals out there:  Here’s to you!

And here’s to you my staff at Complete Wellness Center of Orange City.  Come visit them and let them know how much you appreciate them.  Or give them a call 386-775-6879.

Until next time….here’s to your complete wellness!

The Volusia County Benefit Fair will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday October 6-8, 2009 in the Volusia County Administration Building located in downtown historical DeLand.

The Volusia County Benefit Fair is open to Orange City employees including firefighters, paramedics, police, utility workers and all administrative workers.

Along with 200 other vendors, Dr. Kevin Thorpe, our office manager Jennifer Cartier-Guiliani and I will represent Complete Wellness Center of Orange City at the fair to offer our chiropractic, massage and physical therapy services to Volusia County employees.  We will have our equipment available for free spinal screenings and give away certificates for discounted massages.

Volusia County offers several different health coverages for its employees including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Florida Health Care Triple Options.  Our office accepts both plans and both plans cover chiropractic services

Check with your health insurance company to see if chiropractic and massage therapy are an allowable coverage.

Even if you don’t have insurance our cash payments are reasonable for both chiropractic and massage therapy.

Chiropractic care and massage therapy are great ways to not only repair damage from an injury or accident, but also for maintenance and well care for overall health.  Call to make an appointment today at 386-775-6879….whether or not you are in pain.  Consultations are always free.

Until next time…..here’s to your complete wellness.

Every year just before the weather changes, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention begins an advertising campaign to motivate all Americans to get the flu vaccine.  They enumerate statistics about deaths and numbers of missing days at work.  This year, the campaign will be more assertive and more confusing due to the ‘swine flu’ virus.

Should you and your children get the flu vaccine?  It is a personal and private decision.  I am writing to give you all the information you need to make an informed decision that is best for you and your family.  Of course, you should always talk to your medical professional when deciding whether to receive any vaccination or medication.

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.  The common symptoms are fever, headache, fatigue, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and body aches, and sometimes diarrhea and vomiting.  The flu can cause complications such as pneumonia or dehydration and asthma and heart disease may worsen.  It is spread from person to person in respiratory droplets when people who are infected cough or sneeze.

The flu shot is an inactivated vaccine which contains the dead virus that is given with a needle, usually in the arm.  The flu shot has been approved for use in people older than 6 months of age, including healthy people and people with chronic medical conditions.  Other ingredients in the flu vaccine are:

• Ethylene glycol—antifreeze
• Phenol (also known as carbolic acid)—a disinfectant and a dye
• Formaldehyde—a known carcinogen
• Aluminum—associated with Alzheimer’s disease and seizures, and has produced cancer in laboratory mice, but is still being used as an additive to promote antibody response
• Thimerosal—a mercury disinfectant and preservative that can result in brain injury and autoimmune disease
• Neomycin and Streptomycin—used as antibiotics and have been known to cause allergic reactions in some people

Just like all vaccines and medications, the flu vaccination has its list of potential side effects:

• Soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site
• Low-grade fever
• Other aches and pains

Because the flu vaccination is grown in eggs, allergic reactions are rare but can be dangerous.  They include breathing problems, hoarseness or wheezing, hives, paleness, weakness, a fast heartbeat and dizziness.  The CDC recognizes this danger and recommends anyone who has had an allergic reaction to the vaccine in the past not to get the flu shot before speaking with their health care professional.

An even more serious side effect is Guillain-Barre syndrome.  This is a disease in which the body damages its own nerve cells, which causes muscles weakness and sometimes paralysis.  Most people do eventually recover, some have permanent nerve damage and 5 to 6 percent will die.  Only 6 in every 1 million people will develop Guillain-Barre syndrome.

The flu only causes 5% of the winter deaths in the United States. There have been various studies on the flu vaccine offering a wide range of conclusions.  One study found that seasonal influenza vaccine cut in half the elderly deaths in the winter months.  But another found it has no impact at all on this age group’s health.  These and other conflicting findings are pushing public health officials and scientist to look for better ways to quantify the flu vaccine’s impact.

The flu strain changes from year to year and therefore the flu vaccine has to change.  The flu shot manufacturer guesses as to how the virus will mutate.  Typically, the vaccine is only 70 to 90 percent effective.  The flu vaccine only protects against the one flu virus, it DOES NOT protect against the common cold or other viruses and WILL NOT protect you from getting colds.

If you decide not to get the flu vaccine, the best way to protect yourself is:

• Wash your hands frequently
• Keep your hands away from your face
• If you sneeze or cough, use a Kleenex, throw it away and wash your hands as soon as possible
• Get enough sleep
• Eat a balanced diet

Discuss the pros and cons with your doctor and make an informed decision.  Remember, getting the flu vaccine is YOUR choice, not your doctor’s or the media’s.  Don’t let anyone bully you into taking the vaccine.

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at Complete Wellness Center of Orange City at 386-775-6879.

Until next time…here’s to your complete wellness.

Excerpts taken from “Should You Get a Flu Shot,” by Dr. Claudia Anrig, To Your Health, October 2009