Des Moines Chiropractic Newsletter - January 2013

Compass Chiropractic January 2013 E-Newsletter

There's still time to share the gift of health!

 

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.

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

 
 

WE HAVE MOVED!

We are now providing care for families and athletes at 7405 University Avenue, north of the Windsor Heights Walmart and just west of the Flowerama at the corner of University and 73rd.  Patients have loved our new space!  Come visit us soon!
 

 

Sandy Recommends Yaktrax

It's January, it's cold and you never know when you're going to have to navigate icy terrain.  For $20-$30, you can ensure that when faced with having to walk across a sheet of ice or slippery hard-packed snow, you can navigate it with sure-footed confidence by strapping on a pair of Yaktrax.  They're small, lightweight, portable and will stretch to fit over shoes, sneakers, boots and any number of different shoe types.  I have a steep, sloping driveway that I must cross in order to retrieve mail and after surviving a scary fall a number of years ago, I went in search of something I could wear to give me more stability when it's icy.  Yaktrax are perfect as they grip the ice and prevent me from sliding and falling.   You can find them at Scheel's, Bass Pro Shops and most sporting goods and department stores.

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The OXO Mango Splitter

My family is crazy for mango fruit.  Fresh, dried, ripe or green -- if it's a mango, it gets consumed at my house.  Though I enjoy the sweet taste of mangoes, I've spent many frustrating moments wrestling with how to peel and slice a mango as I attempted to maneuver around its large center pit.  A couple of years ago, I went in search of a better way and found a mango splitter manufactured by OXO (they make many wonderful and handy kitchen gadgets).  In addition, I found a YouTube video which demonstrates how to use the splitter as well as additional ways to successfully peel and extract the fruit from a mango.    

I'm amazed at the number of people I encounter who've never tried mangoes.  I learned recently that worldwide, mangoes are consumed by a factor of three to one over bananas and ten to one over apples. And though many in the U.S. still consider mangoes to be an exotic fruit (it ranks #24 of the top 25 fruits consumed in the U.S.), they are considered to be staples in India, South Asia, China, and Latin America.  Nutritionally, mangoes are a great source of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and dietary fiber.  So give 'em a try -- and don't let that large center pit stop you from enjoying the world's most popular and consumed fruit!

Sheri Recommends Chia Seeds
 
Remember when flaxseeds gained popularity?  Well there’s a new seed in town folks; the chia seed.  Yes, that’s right.  You remember “the pottery that grows” and “ch-ch-ch-chia”.  Who would have guessed those crazy Chia Pets from the 80’s would have such nutritional success!

Salvia Hispanica, the chia seed, is a flowering plant from the mint family and grows wild in parts of Mexico and Bolivia.  They are a complete protein rich in Omega-3(more even than fish), have antioxidants and are packed with fiber.  The nutritional values of these tiny seeds were recognized as far back as the Mayans and Aztecs.  They have a mild nutty flavor that will enhance the flavor of whatever you add them to.  Chia seeds are easier to digest than flax seeds and are a great alternative for people with nut allergies.  They can absorb 10 times their weight in liquid/water that forms into a gel, helping hydrate the body and keep you feeling full longer.  Because they supply so many vitamins and minerals they can help reduce food cravings caused by a deficiency in certain vitamins and minerals.  Chia seeds are a great addition to the diet of people trying to lose weight.  Because they help slow down how our bodies convert carbohydrates into simple sugars, people with Diabetes would benefit from adding them daily as well.

Chia seeds are readily available in most grocery stores now.  You will find them added to cereals, granola mixtures and more that are already on the shelves.  Add them to juices, oatmeal, smoothies, soup, eggs, pudding, salads, dressings, dips, salsa, and sauces.  You can add them to ground beef, turkey or chicken when making burgers, meatballs, or meatloaf.  They add a nice crunch.  Milled chia seeds can be added to breads or baked goods replacing a portion of flour in the recipe adding a fluffiness to the end product.  It is a great addition to gluten-free baking.  Chia gel can replace a portion of butter, oil, or eggs in baked goods without changing the flavor of it.

Personally, I love to add them to sugar-free juices making a chia Fresca.  I have made some tasty turkey burgers with them before too.  I have just discovered the options of using milled or chia gel in baked goods, so I will definitely be experimenting with that!  Happy Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia!

Nutritional Value:  137 Calories 72 from Fat in 1 ounce of chia seeds
Fat 9g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 5mg, Carbs 12g, Dietary Fiber 11g, Sugar 0g, Protein 4g

Dr. Krohse recommends the Standard Process Purification Program

The Standard Process Purification Program has enabled staff members and patients of Compass Chiropractic to get their nutrition on the right track. This 21 day program has generally resulted in people losing eight to nine percent of their body weight with most of the 30+ people who have purchased it at Compass Chiropractic reporting 12-18 pounds lost during the program. Along with the excitement of that rapid change, people have reported increased energy, improved digestion, decreased allergies, and other positive changes. Most importantly, this program allows you to eat an unlimited variety of vegetables and fruit, with the stipulation that you need to keep them in a 2:1 ratio. Because of this, many have been able to successfully transition into a healthier lifestyle and make the long term changes needed for continued successful maintenance of a healthy weight and body shape.

I have personally been a great example of how this program can work. Though remaining active and participating in both the Hy-Vee Triathlon and the Des Moines Half Marathon in 2009, my weight on New Years Eve, 2009 put me at a BMI of 27.3: well into the overweight range. I started the program on January 2 and lost 15 pounds in 21 days. Over the next three weeks I lost another 10 pounds through continued better nutrition.

Through the present, I have maintained between 25 and 35 pounds less weight than before going through the purification program.

During the purification program, I also saw my year-round environmental allergies decrease to the point where I no longer needed my Zyrtec and nasal steroids.  This gave me the knowledge that my body is sensitive to gluten.  By decreasing my grain intake by 60-80 percent I no longer need allergy medicines.  You can learn more about my experience at my blog.

Though our main specialties are neck pain, back pain, headaches, shoulder pain, hip pain, and sports injuries, we strive to empower our patients to whole life long-term wellness and better health. During the month of January, we have reduced the cost of the Standard Process Purification Program by $50 to $173 + tax.  Please call us if you'd like to purchase a kit to ensure we have one in stock for you.

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Priceline Name Your Own Price

Who wouldn't like to stay in a 4-star hotel for less than the price of a Super 8?

With the Name Your Own Price service by Priceline you select the regions of a city you are willing to stay in, the minimum star rated hotel you'd stay in, and the price you are willing to pay.  You enter your credit card number and push purchase and Priceline checks to see if any hotels will accept your criteria.  If you succeed in getting a hotel at the rate you'd like you can then choose to extend the stay with more nights at the same rate.  If Priceline doesn't accept your bid, you can either expand the regions, downgrade your hotel star criteria, or up your bid to have success.  Otherwise you can wait for another day and try again.

I heard about this service years ago, but didn't realize how much it could save me on a trip while also enhancing the experience.  I used Priceline's Name Your Own Price service for all my trips last year, and was always thrilled with the results.  In bigger cities like Kansas City and Minneapolis I ended up staying in 4-star hotels such as the Hotel Minneapolis, Hilton Downtown Minneapolis, and the Kansas City Hotel Phillips for $55-65.  The hotels were great with stylish modern rooms, pools, and well-appointed gyms.  They were also located close to the downtown areas which made it very convenient to explore the cities.  I didn't have as great of success on weekend trips to Omaha, Nebraska and Madison, Wisconsin.  In those smaller metros I ended up paying around $80 for three star hotels which were still quite nice.  Usually I ended up reserving the room about a month before the trip.

Next time you leave Des Moines consider Priceline for a bargain on a better experience.