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Score Panera bagels and fresh fruit for your company's health fair!
Does your company host periodic health fairs? Contact Sheri at 309-1217 or compassca@gmail.com and she'll send you a packet of information on the wellness services we provide for larger companies. We participate in the health fairs of a number of larger companies such as American Equity, Continental Western Group, John Deere, and Heska and would love to help make your company's health fair a success.
Generally at health fairs we perform digital muscle tension scans which employees find very informational. Lately though, we've decided we should contribute more so we're offering to bring Panera bagels & fresh fruit for all participants. If no additional food is needed, we may be able to contribute a Kindle Fire HD to give away to health fair participants. Get in touch with us today to learn more!
No health fairs? Schedule a Lunch & Learn or Screening Session for your team!
If your company doesn't host health fairs, don't forget our offer to come and do a lunch and learn. We bring in a great lunch from a restaurant like Granite City or Biaggi's and Dr. Krohse does a quick talk on staying pain-free at work. The talk ends with instruction on valuable stretches to keep your team's necks and upper backs flexible and feeling nice through the daily grind.
A screening session is where we bring a great treat such as the Panera bagels and are available in a break or lunch room for anyone interested to visit with us, have their muscle tension checked, and discuss any health issues that they have.
Sandy recommends West End Architectural Salvage
Someone's trash is another person's treasure. If you find yourself looking for just the right piece of "vintage" furniture to complete a room -- or find yourself on the receiving end of an old family heirloom that needs a little tender loving care, Des Moines has a great business that can help you complete the look of your room -- or provide you with inspiration on how you might repurpose that old family furniture.
West End Architectural Salvage is located at 22 - 9th Street in downtown Des Moines. They have a warehouse that is bursting at the seams with old furniture, fixtures, lights, hardware and assorted building materials. With an ever changing inventory it is a great place to roam. West End is open 7 days a week and has a nice coffee shop located on the first floor of their building.
Sheri recommends Mahjong
I have been addicted to playing Mahjong on my Nook for a about a year now. I have always loved doing word find games and playing solitaire, which is how I found this game. Originally I downloaded an app on my Nook for solitaire that had other games. So one day I started to play it and have been addicted ever since!
Although
in doing some research on this game, it seems the apps available out
there are slightly different to play than the actual game. It
originated in China and is played by 4 players. It is a game of skill,
strategy, and calculation involving some degree of chance. It is played
with 144 tiles with each player starting the game with thirteen tiles
each. In turns the players draw and discard tiles until they complete a
legal hand using the fourteenth drawn tile to form four groups and a
pair. Now on my Nook app, I simply have to match up like tiles to
eliminate them from the board with the goal being to clear the entire
board of tiles. However, you can only choose a tile when it can slide
left or right or has no adjacent tiles on one side or the other and does
not have a tile above it. Sounds simple enough. But even though every
game starts with a solvable configuration, moves you make can cause it
to be unsolvable. So thinking moves ahead is key to solving the board.
You also cannot go the next level until you solve the board.Some researchers believe that playing a form of Mahjong is beneficial for individuals suffering from dementia, cognitive, and memory difficulties. I love it so much that I now have several different kinds of Mahjong on my Nook and phone. Right now I am conquering Galaxy Mahjong! So if you enjoy games like solitaire or word finds, I suggest checking out Mahjong.
Dr. Krohse recommends his new nutritional handout:
Nutritional recommendations can be hard to make. There are so many products, so many experts, and so many opinions on nutrition and supplementation. However, in my practice my "golden rule" has always been to recommend what I would want recommended to me or a family member. Below are the products and food philosophies I personally use and personally recommend to my family members.
-Dr. David Krohse
Supplements that may Decrease Pain, Stiffness, and Tension
Natural Calm Magnesium Supplement
Patients frequently walk out of our office on a Friday with their first bottle of Natural Calm and then come back the next Monday raving about the ways it has decreased their pain, eliminated
muscle
spasms, helped them sleep better, solved stubborn chronic constipation,
and generally improved their life. It seems everyone notices a benefit
when they start taking Natural Calm.Two minerals play a key role in causing muscles and nerves in your body to become more and less excited. Calcium can be thought of as the exciter. Most people focus on getting plenty of calcium. However, many people neglect to get enough magnesium, the mineral which enables the muscles and nerves to relax properly. Improving your magnesium intake can improve a number of symptoms including the ones listed above. I love my Natural Calm and highly recommend it for patients dealing with muscle tension, spasms, pain, tightness, chronic stiffness, restless legs, and painful menstrual cramps. You can pick up a brochure to read other symptoms that may be helped.
Personally, I take Natural Calm shortly before bed to help me get a more restful night's sleep. I also feel it does wonders at preventing muscle soreness and speeding up recovery following my intense running and cycling workouts. Follow the directions on the bottle and gradually increase to your ideal dose as magnesium has stool loosening effects.
Glucosamine Synergy by Standard Process
For tougher cases of tension and tightness, I personally use and recommend Glucosamine Synergy by Standard Process. Many have heard of the potential benefits of glucosamine supplements for knee and spine arthritis symptoms of tension, tightness, stiffness, and pain. However, I have read that these supplements generally take months of use to feel the benefits. My personal experience with Glucosamine Synergy has made me feel strongly that the "synergy" portion of this product vastly speeds up the rate at which it starts to help.
The synergy portion of this product starts with Boswellia Serrata or Indian Frankincense which has been used for hundreds of years in Ayurvedic medicine to decrease arthritis symptoms. The rest is a health-supporting cocktail of whole food plant and animal extracts which support connective tissue maintenance and repair as well as overall joint health.
I first tried this product when I was experiencing some stubborn neck and top of the shoulder pain that would not resolve. I began to take the three capsules a day and would estimate that I noticed a significant improvement in my symptoms within the first four days!
Supplementation for Everyone
Most health experts agree that the best plan to get the nutrition you need is through your food. I personally follow a few simple rules that emphasize eating real, nutrient-rich foods when possible.
• Unlimited veggies and fruits in a 2:1 ratio (search the web for "dirty dozen, clean fifteen" to find which should be purchased organic)
• Limited processed foods, grains, legumes, and dairy focusing on lower carb dairy options such as cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, hard cheeses, and half & half
• Regular consumption of healthy fats to support healthy hormone production such as olive oil, flax seeds, fish oils, nuts, coconut oil, and almond milk
• Highly satisfying proteins such as eggs, fish, meats, and protein powder supplements
I would describe my diet as an 80% Paleo Diet. To learn more about how this diet can improve health and decrease weight I recommend reading the book The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf.
In the context of my diet, I add one "supplement" with the goal of filling in any gaps I might be missing.
Vega One
I love the story behind Vega One. Brendan Brazier was a professional triathlete... and a vegan. Vegans have a hard time covering all the nutritional bases as it is, but when 4,000+ calories per day of endurance activity was thrown into Brendan's life he was seriously struggling to make sure his body was still able to perform optimally. Vega One was his solution: one plant-based powder supplement to fill in all the gaps in his healthy diet and active lifestyle. This product takes the place of most of the individual products that health experts recommend for everyone: multivitamin, fish oils (omega-3s), probiotics, greens foods, fiber, and healthy protein.
Personally I have about three to five servings of Vega per week. My favorite is the Vanilla Chai or French Vanilla flavors and I either mix a scoop of it with some vanilla unsweetened almond milk as a between-meal snack or blend it with frozen tropical fruit to make a delicious morning smoothie.
What About Losing Weight?!?!
Did you know I'm a chubby guy who learned about a plan that actually works? Up till 2010 I weighed 30-35 pounds more than I do now. In
January
of 2010 I tried the Standard Process Purification Program. In the 21
days of the program I dropped 15 pounds. Over the next five weeks I
dropped another 10 pounds.This program changed my life! It dropped weight like a crash diet, even as I was eating as much food as I wanted. It reset my food attitudes and made me appreciate veggies and fruits for the first time in my life. It also alleviated my year-round environmental allergy symptoms and let me stop taking daily Zyrtec and nasal steroids. I believe a relatively short, well-designed program like this can be the best way to start a lifetime of healthy eating and ideal weight.
Read about my experience by visiting my blog, desmoineschiro.blogspot.com and look on the right side. While a person goes through the Standard Process Program, I'd also recommend they read two books: Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It by Gary Taubes and The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf.
Dr. Krohse cruises to a 3rd place AG finish at the HyVee Tri
My
new favorite restaurant! Those of you who are Thai food fanatics have
probably already discovered this little gem. My friend has been trying
to get me to go with her for months now and we were finally able to get
it done. They have one of the best Pad Thai dishes I have had. We also
ordered some crab rangoons that were fresh and awesome. They have a
great selection of dishes, serve large portions and the prices are
right. Located at 3322 Indianola Ave it could become a weekly stop for
me very easily. My list of dishes I want to try go from the Pho (noodle
soup), especially the spicy Tom Yam to their fried rice, and the
vermicelli. For those who like the vegetarian side, there are some
special dishes for you too. Vegetable Pad Thai and Fried Rice are on my
list to try. Great place to get a good meal. If you have not tried
them, do yourself a favor and check them out. I cannot wait to get the
Pad Thai again later this week.
southwest
corner of waterworks park. I was so impressed with their team and
their plans for MVP as they develop it after purchasing it lately. Zach
McCool is definitely an ambitious young man ready to improve the
athletic community in Des Moines with his team.
shoulders?
It
is a cute Thai Restaurant located in Clive, at 8801 University Avenue,
in the same strip mall as Pier 1 Imports and Toys “R” Us. The seaweed
salad was great and the crab rangoons are a must! Here’s the link…
http://www.coolbasiliowa.com/ Enjoy!
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the 
I
grew up here in Des Moines, and spent some time teaching overseas and
here locally after studying at the University of Minnesota. In January,
I took the big leap and started nursing school at Mercy College!
lympic Trials in 2012. My focus for this year is to improve my personal records and to stay healthy.
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quickly, converting them into energy instead of storing them as fat.
It is rich in lauric, capric, and caprylic acids. After lauric acid
converts to monolaurin in the body, it works to fight viral pathogens.
Caprylic acid, a medium chain fatty acid (MCFA), is a potent, natural
yeast fighting agent. Capric acid, another MCFA, forms in the body into
monocaprin and has been shown to have some antiviral effects against
micro-organisms that cause sexually transmitted diseases. Coconut oil
can enhance thyroid function, aid in weight loss, improve digestive
disorder symptoms and keep your skin smooth and supple.
control
the amount that goes in the cup, the varieties and the toppings. Let's
face it -- I've walked away from many an ice cream/yogurt parlor
disappointed that they skimped on the hot fudge or toppings I
requested. Or sometimes I crave just a small amount of frozen dessert.
Well....along comes Menchie's....problem solved. I also appreciate
that they have a large offering, including nonfat, lowfat, low carb,
sorbet and no sugar added varieties.
I
recommend the water exercise classes at the YMCA. While I participate
in the Aqua Boot Camp class at the Walnut Creek YMCA as often as my
schedule allows, generally 3-4 times a week, there are several other
classes. Not only is it a fantastic work out; it is also non-impact and
the intensity can be suited to your specific fitness level.
Additionally, it is a great way to meet new people! Hope to see you at a
class soon!
at
first mile at an unsustainable pace, only to limp in the last couple
miles as people who had paced themselves better came flying by me. With
my Garmin set to beep whenever I go more than 10 seconds faster than my
goal pace, I now enjoy running steady and strong throughout the race,
chuckling as I pass people in the last couple miles.
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