Compass Chiropractic August, 2012 E-Newsletter
Hit a Home Run for Special Olympics at our Patient Appreciation Day on Tuesday, August 14!
We appreciate you!
On Tuesday, August 14 donate $17 or more to our Special Olympics Softball Fund (described below) & receive a free treatment (10 min with Dr. Krohse & muscle stim)! We’ll have a party going on all day so bring your friends, family, or coworkers to get some treats and enjoy the festivities (our office has a beach theme all month)!
During August, new patients can donate $17 or more and receive a free initial workup (exam & X-Rays)!
New patients and their referrers entered into a drawing for a new iPad!
Learn more at chirodm.com & call 515.309.1217 to reserve your appointment today!
Special Olympics Softball Fundraiser!
Through September, our office will be raising money to support the Iowa Special Olympics Softball team, The Panthers, as they travel to the National Special Olympics Softball Tournamanent in Oklahoma City September 21-23.
The Panthers hail from The Village Northwest Unlimited community in Sheldon, Iowa. They have won the state title in their division the past three years. They will compete in a division with 16 teams from other states and Canada. The twelve players and their support will leave Iowa on September 18 and return on September 25.
A goal has been set to raise at least $2,000 to go toward the Panther’s trip. Any new patient who donates $50 or more to Special Olympics 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!
Pain-Free & Efficient Running Workshop
At 6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 28 Compass Chiropractic will host a free Pain-Free & Efficient Running Workshop. The concepts and techniques of low impact running styles will be introduced. A
workshop
will follow where participants will practice drills to integrate these
concepts into their running. The session will end with video and slow
motion review of participants running form. Participants should arrive
in clothes and shoes suitable to run in. Suggested RSVP to 515-309-1217
or compasschiro@gmail.com. Free (donations to our Special Olympics
Softball Fundraiser welcome).Check the testimonial below!
Just wanted to drop you a line thanking you so much for last night's workshop. I incorporated the simple techniques into my run tonight and I ran faster than I ever have, had more energy at the end - never ended up feeling winded or tired and actually felt like I could have gone another couple of miles - and my knees didn't hurt and aren't hurting now at all! Thank you so much. I'm thrilled and looking forward to my long run this Saturday to see what a difference it makes there.
-Blair
New Product – Natural Calm
Since opening my office, Natural Calm has probably been the nutritional product that I’ve recommended the most. While Campbell’s Nutrition and Great Earth Vitamins have been great at helping my patients get this product locally, those stores can sometimes be out of the way so I’ve started carrying it at Compass Chiropractic. Already many patients have reported excitement about the improvement in a variety of symptoms after beginning to use Natural Calm.
Natural
Calm is a magnesium supplement that helps to calm the body. A simple
explanation of the need for magnesium is that your body basically needs a
balance of calcium and magnesium to function properly. Calcium excites
the body and makes muscles more tense. Magnesium opposes that by
allowing muscles to relax. If you are deficient in magnesium, your body
will be more tense and stressed than it should be.Though many supplements provide a list of symptoms they help, I can honestly share that I have had patients report RAPID improvement in this entire list of symptoms after starting taking Natural Calm.
• Stress
• Fatigue & Low Energy
• Inability to Sleep
• Muscle Tension, Spasms & Cramps
• Anxiousness and Nervousness
• Irritability
• Headaches
• Weakness
• PMS and Hormonal Imbalances
• Weakening Bones
• Abnormal Heart Rhythm
• Calcification of Organs
Additionally, magnesium has a natural laxative effect and many find it beneficial to keep them more regular.
Check the Amazon reviews to see Natural Calm users’ feedback on their experiences.
Jeanne Recommends Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Fajitas!
My daughter Sarah, who is home from college for the summer, discovered this recipe on line and made it for our family one night. It is so easy plus it was light and refreshing on a very hot summer evening! It’s now a new family favorite!! Enjoy : )
Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Fajitas
Ingredients:
1 sweet onion, halved & sliced
2 sliced multicolor bell peppers
1 TBSP oil
1 tsp ground Cumin
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp sugar
8 oz precooked frozen shrimp, thawed
3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
2 whole limes, juiced
4 flour tortillas
Directions:
Saute onions & peppers in oil with cumin, garlic & sugar for 6-8 minutes.
Toss thawed shrimp, cilantro & lime juice with hot vegetables.
Fill warm tortilla with mixture.
Serve with: shredded Colby jack cheese, guacamole, sour cream &/or salsa.
Sandy recommends The Iowa State Fair
August means it's Iowa State Fair time. Yes....I'm one of those people who look forward to checking out the food every year at the Iowa State Fair. So -- in anticipation of this year's fair (August 9-19), I went in search of what's being served by the nearly 200 food vendors.
For a listing of all 57 "foods on a stick": http://www.iowastatefair.org/fair-attractions/food/on-a-stick/
Looking for food bargains of $2 or less? http://www.iowastatefair.org/fair-attractions/food/value-priced-items/
Want to know where to find healthier food items? http://www.iowastatefair.org/fair-attractions/food/healthy-choices/
What's new in food at this year's fair? http://www.iowastatefair.org/fair-attractions/food/ (I liked the sound of the chocolate covered chocolate chip cannolis available at the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion).
For a complete Iowa State Fair food directory listing: http://www.iowastatefair.org/fair-attractions/food/directory/
While perusing the Fair's web site, I learned that from 6-9 a.m. on opening day, fairgoers can take advantage of free admission with a coupon from the Iowa State Fair special section of the August 5 Des Moines Sunday Register or from the full-page Hy-Vee ad in the Wednesday, August 8 Des Moines Register.
Dr. Krohse Recommends Saving a Life – Dr. Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution
It’s no secret that our country is in the throes of an obesity and diabetes epidemic. The most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention list diabetes itself as the seventh most common cause of death. When you learn how diabetes goes hand in hand with or is a direct cause of other top killers such as heart disease and kidney disease you quickly see how devastating this problem is. Further, the complications of poorly controlled diabetes are truly frightening in their ability to KILL quality of life. Arm and leg nerve problems such as numbness and
tingling
can progress to loss of function and even foot amputation in
diabetics. Eye problems such as diabetic retinopathy can lead to
blindness. If diabetes causes kidney disease a patient is never again
free from the dialysis clinic… three times a week!If you know someone who has diabetes, or has been warned that they are pre-diabetic you truly might save their life by recommending the book Dr. Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution. I learned about this book on a podcast by my fitness hero, Ben Greenfield. After recommending it to a number of patients and friends without reading it, I decided that I had better sit down and read it myself. Now that I’ve had a chance to evaluate it, I can give it my highest recommendation.
You
might be thinking, “Can my friend or family member just get this
information from their primary care doctor?” Unfortunately, the answer
is “no.” Dr. Bernstein explains that our health care system is
overburdened and does an inadequate job of helping patients understand
this condition and how to help themselves. He explains that current
recommendations by the American Diabetes Association lead to wild swings
in blood sugar, which cause damage to most every body system over
time. In this book, he provides the understanding of the problem and a
clear, though not necessarily easy, plan to control and solve
diabetes. Don’t take my word for it though. Take some time to read the
Amazon reviews to see the amazing improvements in health that were
possible when diabetic patients took the time to understand their
problem and chose the plan to solve it. Save a life by sharing this
book with your friends and family (make sure to get the latest, most
up-to-date version).&
Strava for Runners and Cyclists!
Spice up your cycling or running training with the stunningly fun app/website Strava. Strava provides its users with an unlimited number of virtual races in their area to race or train on.
At
first glance, Strava works similar to other ride and run tracking
programs like RunKeeper, Nike+, MapMyRun, or Endomondo. You start the
app at the start of your run or ride and it keeps track of your data
such as speed, distance, and pace. At the end of the run or ride, you
can pull up a detailed map of where you went along with all your stats.
The fun of Strava comes with the virtual races called “Segments” within
the app. If your run or ride takes you through a section of trail or
road that has been turned into a segment, Strava will take your
information and place you on a leaderboard showing every user who has
run or ridden through that section of trail or road. If you are the
fastest cyclist, you get the title of the “King of the Mountain” while
running fastest gives you the “Course Record”. All of the segments are
user created, so if you don’t see any in your neighborhood simply go for
a run or ride and create your own segment. Strava will even look into
the past to see if any users have been through that section of road or
trail.Interestingly, Strava is currently much more popular with cyclists than runners. I created a segment on the Trestle to Trestle Trail connecting Des Moines to Johnston between MLK and Lower Beaver and saw the leaderboard become populated with over 50 different riders who had cycled through that section of trail with Strava. However, the running segment around Gray’s Lake currently has less than 10 runners on the leaderboard.
Strava can be a blast for both cyclists and runners so I recommend you get the app or sign up online today. Just don’t ruin your marathon training program by going out and trying to beat my pace at Gray’s Lake. Also, you should know that this app can be addictive and lead to foolish behavior. Many of the segments cross roads and it can be tempting to throw caution to the wind as you try to become King of the Mountain. However, last I checked cyclists are rarely the winner in car-bike collisions. As this story about a cyclist dying while trying to be the fastest Strava racer down a hill in San Francisco illustrates, each athlete needs to take responsibility for their safety while using Strava.
Spotlight on Team Compass Chiropractic Athlete: Joseph Aulwes
Joe is enjoying a successful season with a recent 49th place finish in the highly competitive Bix in Davenport in 37:57. He won the Four Seasons Fest 8K in Polk City in 26:36. Joe reflected, "This year
I
wanted to break the course record in the 8k (it's a very hilly course).
Fortunately I felt a lot stronger than last week at Midnight Madness. "Sport: Distance Running
Affiliation: Runablaze Iowa
Day Job: Web Developer
As a computer geek and a competitive runner, I sit in front of a computer for hours at a time and things tighten up after a run and get out of balance. Dr. Krohse helps me focus on preventative exercises, regular ART treatments to make sure muscles are working properly and chiropractic care to help lower back discomfort. I recommend Compass Chiropractic to my family, friends and anyone who is looking for a more well-rounded approach to chiropractic care.
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
A
goal has been set to raise at least $2,000 to go toward the Panther’s
trip. Any new patient who donates $50 or more to Special Olympics will
receive a complementary first visit (exam, any needed spinal X-rays, and
table massage up to $300 value).
the
Des Moines Metro Arts celebrates its 30th year of Jazz in July. In
addition to the extraordinary jazz music in and around a variety of
locations across the greater Des Moines area, you'll also find food
vendors, visual artists and activities for children. For more
information and a listing of free concerts throughout July, please
follow this 
Finally.......central
Iowa is getting a Whole Foods Market. My niece introduced me to Whole
Foods while visiting her in Pittsburgh several years ago. Last year,
when I chaperoned a high school band trip, we found and patronized Whole
Foods in downtown Manhattan, NY. Whole Foods emphasizes quality
organic and natural foods, free of artificial ingredients and
hydrogenated fats. They also line up local vendors to help supply their
stores. In addition to selling wonderful, fresh produce, you'll fine
excellent prepared dishes which you can purchase to-go, salad bars laden
with both hot and cold items, pizza and fresh meats and seafood,
supplements, a variety of beverages, snacks and pantry staples and many
other items. The Whole Foods Market will open July 18 and is located at
the corner of 42nd Street and University in West Des Moines (just west
of Best Buy). Watch for me -- I'll be there on opening day purchasing
some of their wonderful baked goods!
For
the month of June I would have to recommend you try potato gnocchi.
Potato gnocchi is a type of pasta that is dumpling in shape and
typically solid. I had to pleasure of enjoying gnocchi for the first
time at an Italian restaurant in Clearwater, FL. Luckily you do not have
to travel 1200 miles to get a delicious taste of this pasta, because I
found pre-made gnocchi at the grocery store over the weekend. The brand I
would recommend getting is DaVinci. Pre-made gnocchi can be bought
frozen, vacuum sealed, or dehydrated. The DaVinci brand vacuum seals
their product for great freshness, and cooks in under 4 minutes in rapid
boiling water then a quick toss in the sauce of choice. The pasta sauce
that goes great with it, is a traditional basil pesto sauce, I
used the brand Classico from Hy-Vee. The preparation time all together
is under 5 minutes, so this is a great quick and delicious way to enjoy
great Italian cuisine at home! I attached images of the exact products I
use whenever I prepare this meal.
When
I need an ice cream fix, the most decadent treat I reach for is Creme
Brulee by Ben & Jerry's. When I was first introduced to this
flavor, I remember being very skeptical. The couple times I had tried
the caramelized dessert at restaurants I hadn't been overly impressed.
Further, in my opinion ice cream without chocolate is a bit like Forrest
Gump without Jenny or peas without carrots. This flavor lacked that
marvelous combination. My first spoonful made me a believer, and I've
been hooked ever since.
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