Des Moines Chiropractic Newsletter - December

Compass Chiropractic December, 2012 E-Newsletter

A Gift for You and a Gift to Share

 

All established patients are welcome to come in for a gift treatment on Tuesday, December 18.  This gift includes any needed adjustments, Active Release Techniques, muscle stim, and mechanical table massage (limited to about 10 minutes of treatment with Dr. Krohse).  Call 309.1217 to reserve an appointment as times are limited!

Forward this email to a family member or friend and they can come in for a gift complete initial workup (thorough exam, any needed spinal X-rays, mechanical table massage, and written report of findings) through January 31, 2013.  If they come in for their report of findings visit before December 18th they are welcome to receive both gifts!

Donations to our Meals from the Heartland Fundraiser will be welcomed throughout the holiday season.
 

 
 

WE'RE MOVING!

At the end of this year, Compass Chiropractic will be moving to 7405 University Avenue, north of the Windsor Heights Walmart and just west of the Flowerama at the corner of University and 73rd. Our exact moving date is not yet known so keep an eye on our website, email newsletter, and Facebook page for updates.  Our move will most likely take place between December 22 and January 6.
 

November's Waiting Room Wellness - The Music We're Most Thankful For

In 2010 and 2011 we learned what books and movies our patients were most thankful for.  This year, we asked our patients to share the music they are most thankful for in our waiting room or by sending in their picks by email.  Check out the recommendations that were shared below.

Wilson Phillips
Alan Jackson
Motown Christmas
Country Music –Nikki Zirkelbach
Classic Rock & Roll –Maggie Diehl
Old Crow Medicine Show/Rock Me Mama –Jill Burt
Tonic Sol Fa –Pam Voigt
Florence & the Machine –Veronica Hoh-Eischeid
Santana Abraxas –Dana Fedman
Def Leppard –Bruce Charlet
Volbeat –Bruce Charlet
U2 –Judi Erickson
REM –Judi Erickson
Red Hot Chili Peppers –Judi Erickson
Kaki King –King Au
Linkin Park –Rich Inman
Mumford & Sons –Carissa Just
Sound of Music Soundtrack –Karyl Weiland
Parenthood Soundtrack –Karyl Weiland
Righteous Brothers You Lost That Loving Feeling –Karyl Weiland
Harry Connick Jr. –Karyl Weiland
Boys II Men Christmas Album –Patrice Williams
Temptations –Patrice Williams & Brent
Tenth Avenue North The Struggle –Mark Bjork
Charlie Daniels Band Simplman –Mark Bjork
David Allan Coe –Mark Bjork
Garden State Soundtrack –Val Leonard
Coldplay X & Y –Val Leonard
Rolling Stones 72-79 –Val Leonard
Def Leppard –Melissa Grimes
Kiss –Melissa Grimes
Journey –Melissa Grimes
Phillips, Craig, & Dean –Sarah Seltz
Chris Tomlin –Sarah Seltz
Casting Crowns –Sarah Seltz
Toby Keith Red Solo Cup –Steve Abresch
George Strait –Rebecca Drish
Chris August Where Would I Be Without You –Jennifer Rozevink
Country –Julia Rush
Lady Antebellum –Julia Rush
Sugarland –Julia Rush
Neutral Milk Hotel
Jeff Mangum

Sandy Recommends Scratch Cupcakery

I'm excited to learn that my favorite cupcake bakery, Scratch, is opening a store in West Des Moines in December at 7450 Bridgewood Blvd., Suite 215 (just west of Jordan Creek Town Center mall).  On my treks to Cedar Falls to visit my daughters (who are students at UNI), I've made stopping in at the Cedar Falls Scratch Cupcakery a priority.  Scratch offers 18-22 varieties of delicious cupcakes daily as well as gelato, smoothies and other frozen treats.  I've tried many of their varieties of cupcakes and have never been disappointed.  My personal favorite?  "Wedding Day" which is an almond cream cake with vanilla buttercream frosting.  Did I mention that they also sell "frosting shots" for those of us that just can't get enough of their creamy, delicious frosting.

For more information check out Scratch at:  www.scratchbakery.com or check out their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter @scratchbakery.

Sheri Recommends Staying "Somewhat" Healthy During the Holiday Season

It is in full swing, the holiday season.  In which we have already filled ourselves with turkey, stuffing, potatoes, pumpkin pie and many other scrumptious Thanksgiving favorites.  Unfortunately,we have yet another 5 weeks of Christmas and New Years holiday parties or celebrations to get through.  And I do not care how healthy or good you are the rest of the year.  Everyone has a vice that at this time of year knocks on the door of our senses.  Making us play the "rock 'em sock 'em" game with our willpower.  So the best advice I can give from a nutrition stand point is indulge a little, pick your battles, and if you slip up and indulge a little more than you needed?  By no means beat yourself up about it afterwards!  Instead savor the splurge you gave yourself, get back on track and more importantly MOVE ON.  In the meantime, here are some easy ways to help you get through the holiday season a little healthier along the way.

1. Substitute pureed or canned pumpkin for 1/2 or all the butter in your baked goods recipes.  It adds fiber and vitamins while reducing fat content.  It may affect the color, flavor, and texture, so it is best used in chocolate based recipes or others that already have strong flavors.  The texture may end up being spongy.

2.  Use mushrooms in place of sausage in stuffing recipes.  Mushrooms, especially portabello, will still give it that meaty texture while supplying us with selenium and niacin at your meal.  Niacin is needed for cell differentiation and repair, while selenium assists our immune function.

3.  Switch the mashed potatoes out this year with pureed cauliflower and you will cut about a quarter of the calories.  Cauliflower has a similar texture to mashed potatoes when pureed.  One serving will have around 25 calories, 3g fiber, 3g protein, .5 fat and only 2g sugars.  This is an excellent substitute for those on a low carb diet.  Added bonus is the amount of Vitamins C and K, folate and potassium you get.

4.  Cocktails come hand in hand with most holiday celebrations.  So try to pick the least sugary ones and drink a glass of water between beverages.  It will also help to up your intake of water during the day prior to your celebration.

5.  Switch out all or 1/2 of the sour cream, mayo, or cream cheese in dip recipes with low fat or Greek yogurt.  The dips still have that creamy texture with less fat, adding in probiotics and protein.  No one notices the difference!  I do this all the time and everyone thinks it is made with all sour cream, mayo, or cream cheese! 

Enjoy the Holidays!

Dr. Krohse recommends The Avett Brothers' new album "The Carpenter"

A couple years ago a patient recommended the Avett Brothers to me and I gave them a brief listen before deciding they weren't my style.  Recently though I checked out their most recent album and was hooked from the first listen.  Even better, I've become more fond of their music as I listen to it more.  My favorite songs are February Seven, Down with the Shine, Life, The Once and Future Carpenter, and Pretty Girl from Michigan.