I was adjusting a practice member this morning and she mentioned she was sore from doing some roller skating with her kids over the weekend.  She made a comment, half jokingly (which, of course means she half NOT joking) that maybe she’s too old to do “stuff like that”.

Take a Lesson From a Child

Let me tell you.  I don’t care how old you are, you’re NOT too old to play.  What can happen is that if you don’t move regularly at varying frequencies, intensities, in different ranges of motion, etc you’ll start to lose muscle mass, strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and much more.  In short, kids are always ready to do something new because they are always doing something new.  Kids are constantly climbing trees, playing with the dog, dancing, etc.  I was playing monopoly with my daughters recently and I couldn’t get them to stop bouncing on the exercise ball (they don’t even bother with chairs).

Be Crossfit

One of the reasons I enjoy crossfit is because every time I go, it’s a different workout.  I’ve never had to drag myself to the gym for a crossfit workout.  (On the other hand, I’ve been on plenty of runs that I didn’t want to be on because I thought I should for one reason or another)  Crossfit is fun, it’s always different, it can be competitive if you want it to, or you can take it at your own pace.

It’s Never Too Late

There’s a lot to be said for the old adage, “You’re only as old as you feel.”  No matter your age, it’s always the perfect time to take back your health and your fitness.  Here’s a link to an article regarding strength training for “older people”.

So take a lesson from a kid.  Do lots of different things.  How’s that for simple?  It’s good for your body.  It’s good for your brain.  It’s even good for your relationships!  Trust me, you’re more fun to be around when you can move.

Unstick Your Health and Get the Results Everyone Is Talking About

If you want to get out and play but you’re finding yourself limited by health challenges like pain, lack of energy, or something else, perhaps a free consultation with me is exactly what you need to free you from your rut. Call me at 612-986-1402 or email me and we’ll find a time that works well for you.

 

This is a great way to monitor your overall chemical health. It won’t tell you everything but it affects almost everything so if you do this well you’ll have a huge leg up on many people.

Test your pH levels.

pH (power of hydrogen) is a measurement of how acidic or alkaline you are. This is something I start a lot of my practice members on because if you don’t have this in balance, nothing else will be as effective.

Here’s what I recommend. Test your first morning urine and saliva. That means before you drink water, brush your teeth or anything else.

The levels you’re hoping to see are 6.5-6.8 in both fluids. If either or both are high OR low it means different things. It’s WAY too much to detail here so to keep it simple. If your urine and saliva (first morning) are both 6.5-6.8 you’re golden. If they are outside that range, I recommend you set up a consultation with me to determine the best course of action for you.

Do you forget where you put your keys? Have you made yourself a shake for breakfast only to rush out the door on the way to work and realize that you left the shake on the counter? Do you ever meet people only to realize moments later that you spaced their name already?

I’ve had a handful of practice members recently ask about improving short term memory. At Transforming Chiropractic I treat every person as a unique individual. Because that’s what they are! Having said that, there are certain actions that everyone can benefit from if they are looking for improved memory. Here are some of them:

There are many benefits to going through a detoxification program.  These may include:

 

• Improved body composition
• Improved immune function
• Greater clarity of thought
• Better sleep
• Faster healing and recovery
• Increased libido (an individualized plan can even help with infertility)

So if a detox program is going to make you look, feel, and function better, it sounds like a no brainer.  But what’s involved in a detox program?  Didn’t your neighbor mention she was doing a a juice fast?  Well read on.

The Bad

Did you know that recent research shows that if you have a subluxation (that’s what I adjust when you come in for care) for more than 14 days it will cause “an inescapable degenerative pathological progression?”  Fancy words.  It boils down to this.  If you want to maintain optimal health, you need to come in for a check up every two weeks. If you want to IMPROVE your health status, you need to come more often.

Researchers are finding more evidence that links the heart and the brain and the health of the entire body.  By monitoring AND training functions in the body such as heart rate variability people can now improve the adaptability of their cardiovascular system, nervous system, and their entire body.  Combining the best chiropractic techniques with biofeedback is the most effective treatment for managing chronic stress in patients.

The Problem: Chronic Stress.

At Transforming Chiropractic, I see chronic stress as the biggest player in what, for some, is a losing battle with health.  In health issues ranging from degenerative diseases to shoulder pain, chronic stress is most often a major contributor. When stress overwhelms your body. Something is going to snap. Here is what the Mayo Clinic has to say:

The long-term activation of the stress-response system — and the subsequent overexposure to cortisol and other stress hormones — can disrupt almost all your body’s processes.

If chronic stress is such a big concern, what then, do we do?  What’s the solution?  We can’t run and hide.  Stressors aren’t going anywhere.

Research has long supported chiropractic care as a leader in the health care profession in cost-effectiveness and efficiacy.  In more recent years new insights have been gained that chiropractic care has farther reaching effects than anyone ever dreamed.  Now researchers are monitoring brain wave frequencies and finding out how chiropractic care can help encourage a healing state of mind.  Scientists call this state of mind, the parasympathetic nervous system.

Chiropractic Adjustments Improve Brain Function

Thanks to you our practice is growing!  Transforming Chiropractic is in high demand and we’re responding with our newly expanded spring hours.  Effective immediately Dr Frykman will be doubling his practice hours, which will now include treating practice members five days a week.

The 2008 book by Dan Buettner entitled, Blue Zones: Lessons from Living Longer from People Who’ve Lived the Longest details the most common demoninator’s of cultures where people are living longer and healthier – areas now being referred to as Blue Zones. Follow suit and you’ll be living longer and enjoying life more along the way!