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Des Moines Chiropractic Newsletter - January

Compass Chiropractic January, 2011 E-Newsletter


Free Goal-Setting Session and Dinner – Tuesday January 25 at 6:00 PM

Join us for an inspiring evening that will change the course of your life. While dining on a delicious dinner from Z’Mariks, you’ll briefly learn strategies to set the most effective goals. You’ll take a few minutes to evaluate what areas of your life need improvement. The most valuable portion of the session will be a time when you’ll write a plan of where you’ll be and what you’ll have accomplished five years from now. After that we’ll take your most important goal and set up a step by step plan for you to accomplish it successfully. You’ll walk away from the meeting inspired and educated to reach your goals and cross those awesome experiences off of your bucket list!

This session will take place in our office. Space is limited so RSVP ASAP to compasschiro@gmail.com or 515-309-1217 with your name, phone, email, and number of attendees!

Team In Training Fundraiser

On Saturday, June 4 Dr. Krohse will compete in the Dam to Dam as a part of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training. A goal has been set to raise at least $3,000 to go toward the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Any new patient who donates $50 or more to the Team In Training fund will receive a complementary first visit (exam, any needed spinal X-rays, and table massage up to $300 value).

Call (515) 309-1217 to schedule an appointment!

Learn more about joining a Team in Training group at a meeting this Wednesday, January 12.

January – A Time to Look Both Ways

With the New Year, I have spent some time reflecting on what was great in 2010 as well as setting goals for things I’d like to accomplish in 2011. I’d like to share some of our successes and goals with patients and friends of Compass Chiropractic.

In 2010:

About $9,000 raised for community organizations!

With the generous support of new and established patients we raised money for community organizations including the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Special Olympics, Capital Striders, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. In September we were silver medal sponsors of the Special Olympics Gold Medal Gala.

Team Compass Chiropractic Supported Local Elite Athletes

Early in the year we invited local elite athletes to experience the care in our office. After gaining confidence in our service and treatments, we invited them to join Team Compass Chiropractic where we provided them with care to optimize their performance and resolve any issues limiting their performance.

2010 Successes:

Joe Aulwes ran the Des Moines Half Marathon in a personal record 1:10:52 for a 12th place finish.

Dr. Louis DeWild qualified for Kona Ironman Triathlon World Championships in his first Ironman in Coeur d’Alene and went on to complete the world championship race in less than 10 hours.

Jed Gammell tied for first in the first running of the Chequamegon 100 Mountain Bike Race completing this new epic Midwestern race in just under 10 hours.

Cam Kirkpatrick raced his mountain bike for a number of podium finishes all while gearing up for a wedding to Zoom Performance Coach Julie Vardaman Kirkpatrick. Success on the trail and at home!

Marina McCollom was the tennis pro Women’s Open Player of the Year. She won four out of five USPTA surface tournaments in 2009 and won both the Clay Court and Indoor Championships this year. She was USPTA’s No. 1-ranked player in women’s open singles and co-No.-1 ranked player in women’s open doubles in 2009. McCollom is the director of junior tennis at 7 Flags Racquet & Fitness Club.

Kristin Rinderknecht completed Ironman Coeur d’Alene in just over 12 hours.

Loran Storts raced for podium finishes in triathlons, distance runs, and sprints while inspiring and guiding other local athletes to compete at a higher level through Ironworks Coaching.

2nd Annual Race for the Cure Team

About 20 friends and patients of Compass Chiropractic came out on an October day for the Race for the Cure. We look forward to continuing to support this great cause.

Personal Successes

On the personal side of things, the Standard Process Purification Program helped me drop and maintain at least 25 pounds of weight loss throughout the year. Weight loss combined with implementation of Chi Running and Evolution Running techniques helped me drop my 5K personal record to 19:35 and my half marathon to 1:34. I also enjoyed competing in the Hy-Vee triathlon with Team in Training for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

In 2011:

Greater Community Involvement

Our goal is to raise over $12,000 for community organizations in 2011. Again we are choosing organizations that have both touched our life personally and have an active lifestyle focus. These will include the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the MS Society, Special Olympics, and local high school booster clubs.

Team Compass Chiropractic Expansion

We are looking forward to expanding the Team Compass Chiropractic elite athlete sponsorship program to local elite athletes in other sports. Sports we anticipate adding include golf, bowling, and mixed martial arts.

Active Release Techniques Biomechanics and Ironman Certifications

This year I plan to further enhance my specialization in Active Release Techniques by completing their Biomechanics course which will enable me to better analyze gait patterns and athletic motions. I'll finish that course off with a weekend at an Ironman Triathlon where I'll work on the athletes and help them complete their race successfully.

Over the Edge

We are excited to participate in the Special Olympics Fundraiser Over the Edge. We plan to raise enough money to send two office staff and one lucky patient over the edge of one of Des Moines’ tallest buildings!

Des Moines Triathlon Club Sponsorship

We are now a bronze sponsor of the Des Moines Triathlon Club. Our donation to be a sponsor will go to an endowment to support local young triathletes in their pursuits. Our special offer for triathlon club members is a free complete initial workup (exam, any needed spinal X-rays, and mechanical table massage).


Improved Family Friendliness

Did you know that we already have a portable DVD player and Gameboy Advance in addition to toys and coloring books to keep kids busy and enjoying their visits to Compass Chiropractic. In the New Year we look forward to making kids enjoy their visits here even more.

Personal Goals

I have registered for the Grandma’s Marathon and plan on training with a goal of running a Boston Marathon qualifying time on my debut marathon. I hope to complete a local triathlon as a relay with fellow Compass Chiropractic staff making up the team.

Waiting Room Wellness - Sugar Stacks & Purification Sale

This month we’re highlighting the sugar content of healthy and unhealthy foods with the display pictured. As you can see, it takes three pounds of carrots to equal the sugar found in just one Coke! Carrots are actually a relatively high sugar-containing vegetable so a sugar-equivalent pile of broccoli would be huge!

Dr. Krohse and Connie have both experienced improvement in their nutrition and health through the Standard Process Purification Program. You can view Dr. Krohse’s experience at his blog. Over 30 patients and friends of Compass Chiropractic have now done the purification and most have lost between 12 and 18 pounds in 21 days. One of the most valuable aspects of the purification is that it can jumpstart a transition to a long term healthier eating style such as the Mediterranean and Asian diet. Check the website mediterrasian.com to see all the research pointing to these diets as the most healthy lifestyle diets.

Through January, we have the program available for $50 off ($173) to support patients and friends who are looking to jumpstart a positive health change in the New Year.

Dr. Krohse featured on Yes, You Can!

Loran Storts from Ironworks Coaching interviewed Dr. Krohse on the ways that Compass Chiropractic is making a positive impact on the community. Watch the video here.

Connie recommends 5 for $6 til 7 at Flemings Steakhouse

Flemings Steakhouse is one of my favorite restaurants in Des Moines. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, service is top notch and the food is wonderful, but I still consider it a place to go only for special occasion due to the prices. My husband Tony and I decided to go there one weekend night and just sit in the bar for an appetizer and drink. We were not aware that they have a special menu for just the bar called 5 for $6 ‘til 7. It is 5 cocktails, 5 wines by the glass and 5 appetizers. $6 each, served at the bar until 7 PM. They also offer a Fleming’s prime burger with cheese and bacon for $6 and Blue Moon Belgian White Ale 2 for $6.

The bacon cheese burger is delicious and it also comes with 2 very large onion rings. We left there very satisfied, the food was excellent once again and the service is just as good in the bar area as it in the dining room. Check out Flemings Steakhouse when you want a fun night out.

Abbey Recommends Boulder, Colorado

Ever since I was five years old my family has made a yearly trip to Boulder, Colorado to see family friends. For the New Years holiday I was fortunate to make my way to the beautiful city once again, but this time with a group of my friends. While the drive from Des Moines is rather flat and boring going through western Kansas, the first sight of the mountains are totally worth the long drive. The snow topped mountains are a sight to see and are so unique to the Colorado atmosphere.

On my New Years trip this year I went to one of my favorite places in Boulder, Pearl Street Mall. Simply put, there is nothing like it. Pearl Street is an outdoors mall that is lined with many unique shops and restaurants. While some of the stores are chains throughout the U.S., most of the stores are local. One of my favorite shops is "Into the Wind," which is a toy store filled with all kinds of silly and unique toys, but they are most known for the kites that are hanging from the ceiling. The stores atmosphere makes you feel like a kid again, wandering through the store playing with every toy in sight. As with the stores, there are chain restaurants, but most of them are local and absolutely fantastic. During my trip I tried a new place on Pearl Street called "Hapa" which is a sushi bar and I can confidently say that it was some of the best sushi I have ever had.

While I enjoy the overall atmosphere of Boulder, by far my favorite thing to do is to drive through the mountains. From where we were staying this past trip we had a spectacular view of the three Flatirons that run along the Green Mountains. On our last day in Boulder we drove up the mountain to take a closer look at the Flatirons and the view from the top was just breathtaking as we could see all of Boulder. Along with site seeing on the mountains, I did attempt to do some skiing, and found that I am absolutely horrible. I am definitely going to take lessons the next time that I am there.

After many years of traveling to Boulder, I know that this is one of my favorite places to visit but I even hope to live in or in a suburb of Boulder some day. I love the location, the people, and all of the outdoor activities you can do. Just having the option to hike, camp, and to rock climb would be fantastic. All of these activities are outside enjoying the beautiful weather that Boulder almost always has to offer. If you love the outdoors, great weather, and great scenery I definitely recommend taking a trip out to Boulder, Colorado.

Dr. Krohse Recommends Runkeeper Pro for iPhone or Android (Free through the end of January – normally $10!)

Runkeeper Pro is the GPS app I use to keep track of all my runs. I love it because it acts as a simple and quick training log and provides motivation by letting you share your runs through Facebook or Twitter. The Pro version has awesome audio updates where a lady’s voice interrupts your music at designated intervals and tells you the current stats of your run such as distance, time, and average pace. Runkeeper Pro also has a cheap subscription option that enables your friends, family, and stalkers to watch where you run on a google map in real time from the comfort of their computer!

& a New Podcast – Get-Fit Guy

Ben Greenfield’s addition to the Quick and Dirty Tips Network instantly shot to the top of the health and fitness iTunes podcast rankings. It has great information and will help you shape up in the New Year. Look it up in iTunes or listen at the website.

Condition of the Month – Whiplash

Whiplash, injury resulting from a sudden jerking of the head and neck, is a condition commonly treated at Compass Chiropractic. Often people experience symptoms resulting from an untreated or inadequately treated whiplash incident years after the injury took place. A combination of specific adjustments and Active Release Techniques is frequently able to greatly improve or resolve chronic symptoms of neck tightness, pain, headaches, and shoulder/arm symptoms resulting from a past whiplash injury. Additionally, specific exercises can be recommended to improve the stability of the neck.

Car accidents commonly cause whiplash. It's important that you know what to do in case of an accident, and we have available pamphlets for your glovebox or purse with specific instructions. Pick one up on your next visit or print one off our website - What to do in Case of A Car Accident Pamphlet. If you have been in an accident within the last two years and are still experiencing related symptoms, your care may be covered by the responsible car insurance. Call Compass Chiropractic (515) 309-1217 and we will work with you to find out what your coverage is.

If you have been in a recent car accident, we recommend you schedule a thorough examination with Dr. Krohse as soon as possible so that he can form a plan to return your body to normal function as well as fully document the extent of injury resulting from the accident.

Calendar

1st Tues each Month – Kid's Day – Children under 13 receive ANY needed services (exams, adjustments, ART) at no charge

2nd Tues each Month – Athletes Day – Athletes any age bring a team picture or action picture and receive 1st day services (exam and any needed X-rays) at no charge

Des Moines Chiropractic Newsletter - December

Compass Chiropractic December, 2010 Newsletter


Happy Holidays from Compass Chiropractic!

You are invited to improve your health with our Holiday Gifts of Health!

Through January 7, 2011 new patients are welcome to come in for a gift of a free complete workup (thorough exam, any needed spinal X-rays, mechanical table massage, and written report of findings). Call 515.309.1217 to reserve a time on our schedule.

We also have a gift treatment day scheduled for December 16 when any established patient can come in for a treatment on us. This would include any needed adjustments, Active Release Techniques, muscle stim, and mechanical table massage (limited to 10 minutes of treatment with Dr. Krohse).

If a new patient comes in for their report of findings visit before the 16th they are welcome to receive both gifts!

Also, please call our office if you need additional 2011 monitor calendars to give away.

Purification with a “Side-Effect” of Weight Loss Talk & Dinner

At 6:00 pm on Tuesday, December 14 Compass Chiropractic will host a presentation by Dr. David Krohse on the Standard Process Purification Program. This program has helped about 30 patients in our office reach better health and change their weight. Most have lost about eight to nine percent of their body weight in 21 days. Dr. Krohse used the program as a jump start to lose 25 pounds this year. Additionally, the program has the ability to drastically change lipid profiles.

A “pure” dinner will be served so come hungry! RSVP to attend the presentation with name, phone, and email to 515.309.1217 or compasschiro@gmail.com.

November’s Waiting Room Wellness – Books We’re Most Thankful For

Just in time to add a few books to your holiday wish list, we are excited to release the full list of recommended books from our November Waiting Room Wellness. Patients and friends came through with a number of great recommendations of "books we're most thankful for."

The Time Travelers Wife by Audrey Nifffenger - Johnna Light (Connie's daughter)
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah - Johnna Light
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle - Beckett Light (Connie's grandson)
Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson
Many Lives Many Masters by Dr. Brian Weiss
Linchpin by Seth Godin - Jed Gammell
On The Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman
It's Not About the Bike by Lance Armstrong - Jessica Pilling
The Greatest Salesman in The World by Og Mandino - Jessica Pilling
A Time for Dancing by Davida Willis Hurwin - Katie Pruisner
The Hobbit by JR Tolkien - Jeremy Pace
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd - Jennifer Marinangeli
The Bible - Cam Kirkpatrick
The Five Love Languages - Cam Kirkpatrick
Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey - Cam Kirkpatrick
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson
Run, Baby, Run by Nicky Cruz
Omnivore's Dilemna by Michael Pollan - Fred Jensen
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey - Bob McConnell
The Road by Cormac McCarthy - Nick Franceschi
A Walk in Woods by Bill Bryson
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert - Joanne Davis
A Child Called “It” by David Pelzer - Joanne Davis
Don’t Sweat Stuff by Richard Carlson - Lynn Barnhouse
The Non-Runner’s Marathon Trainer by David Whitsett, Forrest Dolgener, & Tanjala Kole – Teresa Algreen
The Help by Kathryn Stockett – Shondra Murphy
The Giver by Lois Lowry – Janet Blazanin
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom – Lorna Miller
The Go-Giver by Bob Burg & John David Mann – Loran Storts
How to Heal Your Life by Louise Hays – Sherry Ellingson
The Celestine Prophecy Series by James Redfield – Sherry Ellingson
Who Moved My Cheese by Dr. Spencer Johnson – Wanda Havard
“If You Have to Cry Go Outside” by Kelly Cutrone – Amy Boblit
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom – Amy Boblit
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver – Miriam Mintzer
The Zen of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig – Miriam Mintzer
Into the Wild by John Krakauer – Jed Gammell
The King of Lies by John Hart – Jill Burt
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill – Jennifer Marinangeli
The Shack by William Young – Loran Storts
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Brown – Jen Cason
Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren – Jen Cason
Generation Kill by Evan Wright – John Bogaard
Dresden Files Series by Jim Butcher – John Bogaard
The Navigator by Clive Cussler – Steve Sondall
Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer – Ben Garrett

Connie Recommends a Hug Everyday

Ever heard the Dave Mathews Band song Everyday or seen the music video? I love this video because it shows a guy just going around hugging random people and that person hugs someone else then everyone is hugging.

Nothing feels better then a hug! You know those days when things are not going that well and you walk in the door and get a big hug from your loved ones. It makes you stop, take a breath and soak it in, everything feels alright again.

My family has just gone through a really scary time with my niece Kaylie. She is 12 years old and has been dealing with seizures since she was 1. She is maxed out with her medication and is still having break through seizures. Over the last couple of years my sister has been taking her to Denver to run tests . Finally after a lot of time and tests the doctors determined that they can remove the part of her brain that was causing the seizures and she would hopefully be seizure free for the rest of her life.

She had the surgery at the end of October and she is doing awesome! For the first time in a long time Kaylie has gone over 30 days without a seizure. You would never know she had part of her brain removed, in fact, she is doing better than ever.

So you never know when someone might need a big hug. Even on one of the best days of your life a hug can make it that much better. That is why I recommend a hug every day, the more you give the more you will receive.


Kaylie & Connie

Abbey recommends the Game Taboo

This month I am recommending a game that will bring lots of laughter into gatherings with family and friends over the holiday season. This game is Taboo, and it is composed of a stack of cards, a buzzer, and a sand timer. The individuals are put into groups of two, and one partner’s job is to describe the word/thing listed on the card while the other partner tries to guess. The trick is that the partner describing is not allowed to say certain words, and are not allowed to make gestures which makes it difficult.

I was initially introduced to Taboo through Connie and her husband Tony when my boyfriend and I went to their house for dinner. We ended up playing Taboo for three hours and there was always continuous laughter (by the way I won every game but one!). Then when I went to my boyfriend’s grandparents a few weeks later we ended up playing it again, and this time it was a big group of people and we played the game for two hours. So when I was thinking about what to get my parents for Christmas, I automatically thought of Taboo because they have company on a regular basis. Well, I wanted to play it at Thanksgiving as I will not be going home for Christmas so my parents got an early Christmas present. It was an extremely successful gift and my family ended up playing Taboo everyday for at least an hour. So if you are looking for a good laugh and a good gift, this is an awesome choice. It’s silly, it’s funny, it brings family and friends together, and it’s totally worth the money!

Dr. Krohse recommends The Glee Indoor Cycling Workout

Looking to spice up your indoor workouts this winter? Try the official Glee Indoor Cycling Workout by Ben Greenfield. Turn any episode into a great workout!

Youtube Video Demonstration

Printable Guide

& Standing at Work

Recent research has pointed to a number of negative effects that working in a sitting position has on the body. For this reason, many people are switching to standing desks at least part of the time. In fact, we have patients who work at the brand new Wellmark building outfitted with desks that adjust to the desired sitting or standing height. Read the articles and check the links below for strategies to change your seating height.

The Washington Post's Article "Those with a Desk Job Please Stand Up"

New York Times "Can't Stand to Sit Too Long? There's a Desk For That"

Trek Desk for setting up a desk on your home treadmill


& an Awesome Travel Blog

I always get inspired when I look at the OpenTravel Blog – below are a few of my favorite posts

Most Extreme Hiking Trails from Around the Globe


Amazing HDR Travel Images from Around the Globe


World's Most Spectacular Canyons

The Most Beautiful Destinations in Europe

15 Amazing Castles from Around the Globe

15 Amazing Travel Photos


Most Extreme Landscapes on Earth

Condition of the Month – Numbness & Tingling

Nerve cells are very different from all the other cells in the body. While all other cells are microscopic and relatively round, individual nerve cells extend all the way from the spine to the tips of the fingers and toes. Millions of these individual cells extend out from the spine in the thicker tube-like structures known as nerves. Nerves are responsible for carrying sensation, muscle control, and organ control messages to the entire body.

Because of nerve cells’ length, they function a bit like a hose coming out of a house. If someone steps on the hose near the house, it may not cut off the flow of the water. However it will then take less pressure by someone further out to cut off the flow entirely.

Similarly, when a person experiences nerve symptoms such as numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, or burning/pulling/shocking pain in an arm or leg, there may be multiple spots between the spine and the tips of the fingers where the nerve is being “pinched.”

Chiropractic care works by restoring dysfunctional joints in the spine to normal motion, reducing the swelling that “pinches” the nerves as they exit the spine. Dr. Krohse’s other specialty, Active Release Techniques specialized massage, loosens and relaxes problem muscles that affect nerves in the arms and legs. All patients are guided in implementing a home exercise program to keep nerves from being pinched again. To see if our care may be able to help you, call (515) 309-1217 today for a complimentary consultation.

Spotlight on Team Compass Chiropractic 2010 Athlete Kristin Rinderknecht

Sport: Triathlon

Other Sponsors: Rasmussen Bike Shop, Fitness Sports

Hi my name is Kristin Rinderknecht, and I have been involved in athletics all of my life. I participated in many sports growing up and in high school as well. I went on to dive in college, and after college did just enough to keep in shape. Running, aerobics, skiing etc… I began to realize that I was missing the competitive side of sport that I had grown up with, so after watching my husband do a sprint triathlon I decided that I needed to do that as well. I raced for a few years without any injuries, but that changed. I got a severe knee injury that last well over a year. Once that was resolved I noticed that my hamstring was not feeling up to par. I have done many different exercises and strengthening activities to help it, along with massage and other therapies, to no avail. It would get better then when stressed it would flair up. My current training has me gearing up for an Ironman in June. So when my hamstring began bothering me again early this Spring I just figured I would have to deal with it, take my Advil, sit on a tennis ball and ice it. My injury is most apparent after long runs where it will be bothersome for hours after and up to two day later. Sitting is the worst for it after running.

I heard about Dr. Krohse and what he had to offer and I actually gave it some thought. But I do not go to Chiropractors because I do not think that is the fix that I need. I have never given it a try and really never planned to. I did find out that he offers ART, Active Release Therapy, which I have experienced before. So after a lot of doubt and dragging my feet I decided I would give it a try. To my surprise it has been very helpful. I truly can walk in with pain and discomfort and leave without any pain. The best thing is the relief lasts for a long time and with the stretching and exercises I do I can keep the majority of the discomfort away, until I over do it again. The great thing is I am making less visits to the office and able to manage most of the discomfort on my own. I have not taken any pain medication for this for at least 2 months. I am also in some of the longest and hardest training weeks and am still keeping the pain in check.

I truly believe that ART and Dr. Krohse have been helpful in breaking this pain cycle.

If you are experiencing any pain and not sure what will work I would suggest that you give Dr. Krohse a call. He is very accommodating and willing to treat you with whatever therapy you are comfortable with. Their office is very easy to schedule with and Connie is very helpful in the front office.

Give them a call you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.



Capital Call-ins on Capital 106.3


Listen to Capital 106.3 in the mornings between 6:30 and 9 and you'll begin to hear Dr. Krohse, Connie, or Abbey check in with morning DJ Frank Monroe. We'll be sharing information about what's going on at Compass Chiropractic as well as wellness and active lifestyle events and tips.

Calendar

1st Tues each Month – Kid's Day – Children under 13 receive ANY needed services (exams, adjustments, ART) at no charge

2nd Tues each Month – Athletes Day – Athletes any age bring a team picture or action picture and receive 1st day services (exam and any needed X-rays) at no charge