The Des Moines Chiropractic Outlook

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Des Moines Chiropractic News Flash

Continuing Education in Las Vegas & Orange County

Dr. Krohse will be out of the office from 4:00 on Wednesday, March 21 through Friday March 23 for an Active Release Techniques Active Palpation Seminar in Las Vegas. Jeanne will still be available to answer questions and schedule as needed. The following weekend Dr. Krohse will be training in FAKTR, a cutting edge soft tissue and rehabilitation treatment that should be a great additional tool to resolve the most stubborn conditions. That seminar will not disrupt our usual work schedule.

Iowa Outdoor Unlimited Travelogue presented by Dr. David Krohse - March 19

Dr. Krohse recently took the position of Public Relations Chair for Iowa Outdoor Unlimited. On March 19 at 7 PM at Java Joe's Coffee Shop he will be presenting the travelogue, Nine Days in the Pacific Northwest, at the monthly meeting of Iowa Outdoor Unlimited. This inspiring talk will feature a suggested itinerary for a nine day trip based out of Seattle and feature stunning pictures taken by Dr. Krohse. View a few samples of his photos below. The meeting will also feature recaps of recent club adventures as well as upcoming opportunities to get outside and be active with friends. Learn more about our club below the pictures!

Iowa Outdoor Unlimited members enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities. We welcome anyone who enjoys the outdoors and encourage new members to share their favorite outdoor passion with other club members. IOU especially fills the following roles for Des Moines and Central Iowa:

Des Moines Hiking Club

IOU members organize a number of local and mountain-state hikes for Des Moines hiking enthusiasts. Local club hikes have included Ledges State Park, Backbone State Park, and the Loess Hills as well as in-town hikes at Brown's Woods and Grays Lake. Out-of-State club hiking trips have recently included Glacier National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and Devil's Lake Wisconsin State Park. Join us and enjoy IOU as the premier Des Moines Hiking Club.

Des Moines Ski Club

Des Moines skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts will find great friends and opportunities in IOU. Our members make annual trips to Summit County, Colorado as well as a number of weekend outings to Seven Oaks near Boone and Welch Village in Minnesota. Additionally, we have a group of cross country skiing and snowshoeing enthusiasts among us, and take advantage of the local groomed trails. Hit the powder with IOU, your Des Moines Ski Club!

Des Moines Camping Club

Do you love to camp, but wish you had some friends to go with? Join us on camping trips around Des Moines and the country. We take advantage of local campgrounds at parks such as Jester Park and Ledges State Park. We also enjoy camping trips to Northeast Iowa, Western Iowa, the Boundary Waters, and the mountain states. Some trips are car and tent camping featuring deluxe Dutch oven potlucks while others are true backcountry experiences. Don't have any gear? Our members often can share and help you pick up the basics. Make IOU your Des Moines Camping Club.

Des Moines Canoe & Kayak Club

Love life on the water? Join us on a canoe or kayak adventure! We have been taking yearly canoe, kayak, and tubing trips on the Des Moines, Raccoon, and Iowa Rivers. Members also make at least one annual pilgrimage to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Northern Minnesota. We also have some paddle board enthusiasts. Des Moines canoe and kayak enthusiasts can enjoy our water trails with IOU!

Des Moines Cycle Club

Many of our members enjoy getting around on two wheels! Some club rides are leisurely 10-15 mile cruises on local paved trails with time planned to hang out at great bicycle bars such as the Cumming Tap, El Bait Shop, and Latitude 41 floating restaurant on Saylorville Reservoir. Other club bicycle outings are a bit more intense featuring mountain biking at local hotspots such as Denman's Woods, the Center Trails, and the Sycamore Trail. Our club also participates in Ragbrai, Fat Tire Rides, and Urban Assault. Cyclists of all levels and interests will find appropriate rides when they let IOU fill the role of your Des Moines Cycling Club.

Des Moines Conservation Club

We love the outdoors, and we try to take care of what we love. Our members participate in river cleanups and invasive plant removal days. Some members also bring outdoor education to our club through plant and bird identification and photography.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Des Moines Chiropractic Newsletter - March

Compass Chiropractic March, 2012 E-Newsletter

Run to Cure Cancer Fundraiser

In 2012 local ultra-runner and new Team Compass Chiropractic member Steve Cannon will again Run To Cure Cancer. The run will raise awareness, money and HOPE for The Lance Armstrong Foundation and all those fighting cancer. Last year, Steve ran 11 consecutive marathons to cross Iowa by foot. This year, Steve is attempting to be the first person to RUN around Lake Michigan. Take time to learn more at his site, get involved, and then share it with everyone!! WHAT YOU DO TODAY CHANGES SOMEONE'S TOMORROW.

Through April 30, any new patient who donates $50 or more to The Run to Cure Cancer will receive a complementary first visit (exam, any needed spinal X-rays, and mechanical 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, March 13 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 Run to Cure Cancer Fundraiser are welcome).

Directions to our office

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

Serenity Buckwheat & Millet Pillows

We are thrilled to now carry Buckwheat & Millet Pillows by Serenity Pillows! Dreams come swiftly when you are resting on these organic pillows. We plan to stock the Priya millet pillow which is geared toward people who sleep on their sides and back. We'll also stock the Rejuvenation Pillows which are geared to side sleepers and have them available in Millet and Buckwheat. Learn more at Serenity's website or stop by our office to feel these unique, pain-decreasing pillows.

For the last three years we've sold three types of pillows, but unfortunately none felt right to me. We have had patients purchase and love all of our current pillows. However, I was personally using a pillow from Bed, Bath, and Beyond. I love the Priya millet pillow that I've been using for the last two weeks! My neck and upper back feel better and my sleep quality is improved. I'm excited to have a line of pillows available here that I can confidently recommend! - Dr. Krohse

Jeanne recommends Zombie Burger!!!!

It's the "Deadest Place" in the East village!! And I love it!!!! When you go take your time... there is so much going on and the menu is worth a full read!! The humor and clever play on words keeps you entertained and makes choosing a sandwich a real decision! The "choices" are not in what goes on your sandwich, but what goes in your sandwich. There are 4 "meats" to choose from. The sandwiches themselves are each aptly named and full of surprises!! The buns are from George's talented bread bakers and they do not disappoint!! Not only do they have the menu set up from a different perspective the whole restaurant experience is fresh! You can either enter the left side and get your order to go/sit at a table/ or on the patio weather permitting or you can enter the right side and do the whole bar/ order from the table thing. Either way, the food is phenomenal and the service is stellar! Customer service is far from "dead & gone " in this place.

My personal favorite choices are the "double tap" Planet Terror with a fry basket of sweet potato fries(gotta have the dipping sauce too!) and a MUST HAVE Zombie Bride's Wedding Cake Shake!!!! It's like drinking wedding cake thru a straw!!!!! AMAZING!!!! There are so many items there that I want to try!! And we never get tired of the fun that is had by all everytime we go there! Thank you Des Moines for supporting our local talent in the culinary arts!! See.... Art can be Fun!!

Sandy recommends Blue Ribbon Pet Salon

As an owner of three very loving and (slightly) spoiled dogs, ensuring their ongoing good health and grooming is important. My family has enjoyed a very happy, long-term relationship with Blue Ribbon Pet Salon, in Clive. The salon is professional, reliable and they treat our dogs like family. And just like humans, dogs can have spinal issues, too. My 9-year-old dog, Amber, has a herniated disc in her spine, and her groomer, Melinda, takes great care with her and gives her gentle, loving care. There's nothing quite like picking the dogs up when they look and smell fresh from a bath and grooming. Check out Blue Ribbon Pet Salon at 1800 NW 86th Street in Clive.

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Cranberry Spinach Almond Salad

Ingredients:

1 pound spinach, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup blanched & slivered almonds
1 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/3 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons minced onion
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions:

Melt butter over medium heat on stovetop. Cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, cool and drain on paper towel.
Blend dressing by whisking together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, and vegetable oil. Refrigerate dressing until ready to serve.
To serve salad, combine the spinach, toasted almonds and dried cranberries and toss with chilled dressing.

Peter recommends Explosions in the Sky

My recommendation for the month of February would have to be a musical artist. I have always liked this group ever since I discovered them in the movie "Friday Night Lights." The group of musicians I recommend listening to is Explosions In the Sky. They are from Texas, and there is nothing comparable to an acoustic band from Texas! Their songs consists of guitars, drums, but no vocals, which makes it all the better. The top two songs I would recommend giving a listen to on itunes would be "Your Hand In Mine," and "A Song For Our Fathers." I always put them on when I clean around the house or study. Give them a listen and I bet you will be motivated enough to start cleaning your house!

Dr. Krohse recommends becoming a Body Rocker

You've seen the results your friends achieve through Cross Fit, Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping, and Goals in Motion! Sadly though, you may travel for work or don't have kid coverage for six workouts per week at one of these great gyms. You've considered purchasing P90X or Insanity DVD's but just haven't shelled out the cash yet. If this describes you, becoming a Body Rocker may be the perfect solution. I learned about this free online High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) program from an airline pilot who maintained a fantastic physique while traveling all over the world. The internet, his body weight, and motivating coaching by the incredibly ripped Zuzana were the main items needed to keep his body rocking. Check out success stories here and get started at this page!

Spotlight on Team Compass Chiropractic Athlete: Steve Cannon

Sport: Ultra-Running

Other Sponsors

Day Job: Commercial Realtor

On May 27, 2012 I will begin ” The Run to Cure Cancer”. It is my plan to become the first person to ever run around the World’s 6th largest lake. The journey will cover 1037 miles, 4 States and I'll cover the distance in 40 days. 40 Marathons in 40 consecutive days to honor and raise money for those who have won, lost and continue to fight this disease. Our Goal is $250,000.

I invite you to participate in any way you are inspired to. Send out emails, come and run, donate, BUY a MILE or a DAY of The Run (see website), whatever moves you. See you in Chicago for the kickoff party, the run, the finish…maybe all of them.

A special thank you to Dr. Krohse and the Compass Chiropractic Team for their support and literally keeping me on my feet. Livestrong and say a big thanks everyday for your health and the health of all those you love!!

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

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Kansas City TLC Groundhog Run Review

Dr. Krohse Recommends the Groundhog Run

Most winters, all but the most hardcore Iowa runners have to take some of their running indoors. For many this means grinding away on a "dreadmill" with stinky, sweaty gym rats annoyingly close in your personal space. However, two races in the Kansas City metro offer a far different type of indoor run just three hours away.

On January 29, my girlfriend, Val, and I ran the Children’s TLC Groundhog Run. This race takes place entirely underground in a system of large, street-width tunnels that make up the Hunt Midwest Subtropolis. The subtropolis is located just north of the Ameristar Casino not far from Worlds of Fun on the east side of KC. Parking was simple in the casino parking lot with shuttle buses to the subtropolis entrance. The 5k ran at 9 and we arrived shortly after that race started to pick up our race packets and T-shirts for the 10k which started at 10. Race goodies were a bit sparse with just a plain cotton race shirt and some flyers for other races.

The race was chip-timed and limited to 3,500 participants. It reached capacity shortly after the new year. The course was made up of a 5k loop with 10k racers going around twice. I was excited at the prospect of a pancake flat course, but there were some gentle, rolling hills in there that caught me by surprise. I had two concerns going into the race. One was that there would be a lot of sharp turns requiring significant slowing. There were really only two turns that required some slowing. My other concern was that the air quality would be poor. When I'm running I get a bit of an entitlement-attitude that I deserve fresh air since I'm out working hard. I get annoyed if I have to run through cigarette smoke or near a busy, exhaust-smelling road. Overall, I'd say the air quality was great. There was just one 50 yard section that had a strong rotten-egg smell, but it happened to be shortly before the finish line. I was so pooped by the end of my second lap that I was actually thrilled to hit the nasty section as it signified just a minute or so of intense exertion left. The air temperature also fluctuated more than expected. Some sections felt like they reached nearly 70 degrees while certain areas took us close to the tunnel exits and temperatures dropped to more pleasant low 60s. I can't say that the scenery was great, but it was somewhat intriguing. I was interested to see that many major companies as well as the government use the subtropolis for storage. I pondered what government secrets might be hidden underground in KC.

Both Val and I enjoyed our runs. Post-race treats were fairly standard with fresh-looking cinnamon rolls being the main premium treat. Overall, I would highly recommend the Groundhog Run as a great option to beat the usual winter running blues. I learned from another runner that a similar race takes place in a different tunnel system on the west side of Kansas City in early December each year. Check out the Jingle Bell Run/Walk if a race like this sounds up your alley (or tunnel) and you just can't wait till next January.

Post-race, Val and I tried Fogo de Chao Brazilian Churrascaria. It was a great, unique dining experience with a tantalizing salad bar and 15 delicious barbecued meats available. Each diner is given a coaster with one green and one red side. If you set it on the table with the green side up, one of the courteous waiters will arrive every minute or so to offer you a different cut of succulent meat sizzling off the skewer. Everything we tried was delicious. I especially enjoyed the smoked salmon from the salad bar. We walked out very satisfied! These Brazilian barbecues are also available in other larger metros such as Minneapolis.

Compass Chiropractic

Des Moines Chiropractic Newsletter - February, 2012

Compass Chiropractic February, 2012 E-Newsletter

Run to Cure Cancer Fundraiser

Dr. Krohse, Jeanne, Sandy, & Peter

Sandy Holmes – Billing & Back Office Manager

Background: It's great to be working again! I retired from the corporate world 12 years ago where I spent many years focused on developing and overseeing areas that provided high quality, timely customer service for life insurance and annuity policyowners and agents. I'm one of those people who yearned to spend more time enjoying my children as they were growing up and had an epiphany one day whereby I decided it was time to quit thinking about it and in fact, do it! My years of not working also allowed me to have the time to spend as caregiver and advocate for my widowed mom, her gravely ill sister and most recently my 94-year-old uncle. At times, my life resembles chapters out of the book Tuesdays with Morrie. My husband of 35 years and I recently became empty nesters and, as I pondered getting back into the workplace, I knew I wanted to work in an environment and for a cause that I feel passionately about: chiropractic care. Years of being the soccer mom, girl scout leader and carpool queen, left me with significant right leg pain and sciatica from driving, driving and more driving. Several years ago, I became tired of masking the painful symptoms with medicines and went in search of explanations for the cause of my pain and solutions for feeling better on a consistent basis. Chiropractic adjustments and therapeutic exercises have worked wonders for me.

Favorite aspects of working at Compass Chiropractic: I believe in the work that Dr. Krohse does and I like his mission statement and philosophy for assessing and treating patients. I spend most of my time working behind the scenes on insurance, accounting and billing-related issues, which I love. With a business major in finance and insurance, I know that many people don't necessarily understand their insurance and I enjoy the challenge of ensuring that patients receive the benefits to which they are entitled.

What I enjoy outside of work: Quilting, gardening, Sudoku, reading and vacationing with my family.

How I give back to the community: I've spent the past 15 years of my life heavily involved in the WDM School system as a volunteer and frequent chaperone while supporting and promoting fine arts and music education.

Words to live by: I have a favorite Plato quote: "...as the years go by, time will change and even reverse many of your present opinions. Refrain, therefore, awhile from setting yourself up as judge of the highest matters." And I dearly love the poem "The Station" by Robert J. Hastings.

Favorite local restaurant: Fleming's for a fancy night out, Tasty Tacos for something quick, yummy and local and Fuel for a refreshing dish of yogurt.

Something most patients don’t know about me: During my 12 year hiatus from working, I literally created my own bucket list and have slowly, but surely, been crossing things off. But.....I keep adding to it too! Scariest thing still on the list? Doing a tandem parachute jump from an airplane.

Peter Lovan – Practice Representative

Background: I was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. I began and graduated from Des Moines Christian School. After graduating in 2008, I began my college education at Iowa State University and DMACC with a major in computer science. Coming this semester, I will be transferring to Grandview College as a junior. I recently got married to my high school sweetheart in October of 2011. My wife and I adopted two dogs from the Animal Rescue League, and we are already seeing that parenting is a challenge!

Favorite aspects of working at Compass Chiropractic: I like meeting new people and being a part of their recovery. It's amazing to see the progress first hand with patients.

What I enjoy outside of work: I enjoy fitness and recreational sports. I currently play in an indoor soccer team with a few of my friends. My wife and I enjoy outdoor activities. We love taking our dogs to the dog park, fishing, and just being a newly married couple,

How I give back to the community: I like to volunteer with Meals from the Heartland, Habitat for Humanity, and Kids Against Hunger. In the summer, I enjoy helping my family run the Meals from the Market stand at the Downtown Farmer's Market. I benefit from knowing our own community is being helped by other local Iowans.

Words to live by: Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments. -Jim Rohn

Favorite local restaurant: Mustard's Barbeque has the best rib, chicken combination platter.

Something most patients don’t know about me: I can speak fluent Laos and Thai. I also enjoy cooking and baking new and traditional dishes.

Jeanne Recommends Red Rossa Restaurant

This is one of our very favorite places for a light fun dinner. My husband, Brad, loves the pizza. It’s baked in a wood burning oven and the Chicken Alfredo or the BBQ Chicken are his favorites. My favorite is one of the delicious salads "a libretto" style. That means that they serve the cold salad wrapped in a warm soft pizza crust. It’s the best of both - eating healthy and light but still having the comfort of warm bread! I have tried several of the salads and they are all tasty!! They also have a wide variety of nice wines if you are so inclined. My favorite beverage is their iced tea. It is called "China Mist" and it’s difficult to find in the Des Moines area. The atmosphere is family friendly. Even though the dining room isn't huge, it's very comfortable. I hope that you get a chance to check it out soon! :)

Dr. Krohse Recommends the Groundhog Run

Most winters, all but the most hardcore Iowa runners have to take some of their running indoors. For many this means grinding away on a "dreadmill" with stinky, sweaty gym rats annoyingly close in your personal space. However, two races in the Kansas City metro offer a far different type of indoor run just three hours away.

Loran is a busy man! Along with his endurance coaching business, Iron Works, he also assists with coaching the Dowling cross country team. Loran is a true competitor and an awesome example for the athletes he coaches! At Compass Chiropractic, we are glad to have helped him achieve his fitness and health goals as described below.

As an endurance athlete I have had my share of injuries over the past 30+ years of training & racing. I had been looking for someone that practices ART so that is how I found Compass Chiropractic. Dr Krohse took the time to ask questions, listened to my specific needs, pinpointed areas that could be strengthened, and showed me additional stretches/strengthening that I could do on my own. In the 6 weeks I have been seeing Dr Krohse I feel much more in-tune with my body; he has helped me work through some injuries that would otherwise sideline me for a couple of weeks. Thank you Dr Krohse for helping me stay on top of my game and on the podium at the races!

Friday, January 27, 2012

Des Moines Chiropractic Newsletter - January

Compass Chiropractic January, 2012 E-Newsletter

Susan G. Komen Rally for the Cure Fundraiser – through January 31, 2012

We have extended this fundraiser for Susan G. Komen for the Cure through the end of January. During the fundraiser any new patient who donates $50 or more to Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will receive a complementary first visit (exam, any needed spinal X-rays, and table massage up to $300 value).

Help us spread the word on this great opportunity to help Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

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

Pick up Free Strip Monitor/Keyboard Calendars!

Back by popular demand are these handy monitor calendars. Swing by our office and pick up enough to share with your office.

Standard Process Purification Program on Sale

Looking to jumpstart a personal health revolution? We will have the Standard Process Purification Program on sale for $50 off normal retail: $173 plus tax through February 29. Learn more at Dr. Krohse's blog review of the program.

Jeanne Recommends Winter Jam 2012

If you like Christian Contemporary music this will blow your socks off! It’s down at Wells Fargo Arena on Friday, Jan 20^th. The tickets are only $10/person to get in. The artist line up is always awesome and a nice mix of up & coming new artists and some great favorites. The headliner (just here in Iowa!!!) is my all-time favorite artist: Tobymac. He is a hard rocker but his message is totally awesome! Plus the music has a heavy bass beat the keeps your heart pumping while you can’t stand still!!! If you thought that Christian music was all nice melodies and fun sing-alongs, then you haven’t seen nothin’ yet!!! Winter Jam comes to DSM every year and it’s a blast!! See you down at the Well!!
For more info: http://www.jamtour.com/

Listen to TobyMac here!

Dr. Krohse recommends the Capital Striders Winter/Spring Training Runs

Capital Striders always have a great turnout for their Saturday morning runs taking off from Drake Campus. They also have their annual banquet coming up. Subscribe to their newsletter through the link.

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, 2011 E-Newsletter

A Gift for You and a Gift to Share

All established patients are welcome to come in for a gift treatment on Thursday, December 15. 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!

Forward or print out this email for 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 6, 2012. If they come in for their report of findings visit before December 15th they are welcome to receive both gifts!

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

During the month of November, our patients and friends shared the movies that they are most thankful for. Here's the complete list for your winter viewing pleasure:

Movie Title	Recommended by:
The Straight Story	Tony Collins
Rudy	Doug Kueck
The Breakfast Club	Bruce Charlet
Full Metal Jacket	Bruce Charlet
It's a Wonderful Life	Karen Schmidt
It's a Wonderful Life	K. Klein
The Money Pit	Sheri Abresch
Indiana Jones Series	Sheri Abresch
Harry Potter Series	Sheri Abresch
Harry Potter Series	Sarah Countryman
Lord of the Rings Series	Sheri Abresch
Lord of the Rings Series	Sarah Countryman
The Spirit of the Marathon	Jessica Pilling
Christmas Vacation(National Lampoon)	Jessica Pilling
Christmas Vacation(National Lampoon)	Mark Weeks
Vegas Vacation (National Lampoon)	Mark Weeks
Vacation (National Lampoon)	Mark Weeks
My Sister's Keeper
Finding Nemo
Up
Laura	Gail Sage
Rebecca	Gail Sage
Radio Days	Gail Sage
The Magnificent Seven	Jan Thomas
Message in a Bottle	Jan Thomas
Pretty Woman	Jan Thomas
Dr. Zhivago	Theresa McCarty
The King's Speech	Noel Nicholas
The Music Man (original)	Noel Nicholas
Wind Walkers	Bart Weller
Twister	Bart Weller
The Rock	Bart Weller
Godfather	Ron Welch
Captain America 2011	Steve Sondall
Beauty and the Beast	Susan Stam
What Women Want	Carl Stam
Despicable Me	Sarah Schulte
Star Wars - Original	Mike King
Ghostbusters	Bobby Leonhard
Some Like it Hot	Jenny Leonhard
Holiday 1938	Jenny Leonhard
White Christmas	Jenny Leonhard
The Nightmare Before Christmas	Nicki Chaput
Bob the Builder	Alec
Thomas the Tank Engine	Alec
Duncan and the Hot Air Balloon	Alec
Finding Neverland	Sarah Countryman
Chocolat	Sarah Countryman
Top Gun	Karyl Weiland
Pirates of the Carribean Series	Karyl Weiland
Jason Bourne Trilogy	Karyl Weiland
E.T.
Wizard of Oz
Willie Wonka
Gran Torino	Doran Pruisner
Purple Rain	Brad Wuhs

Twenty years ago we had Steve Jobs, Johnny Cash, and Bob Hope. Now we have no jobs, no cash, and no hope. PLEASE DON'T LET KEVIN BACON DIE!

Jeanne Recommends her Favorite Pork Recipes

Recently we had the opportunity to present a lunch and learn on "How to Stay Young the First 100 Years at Work" at the National Pork Board. Our visit gave us a renewed appreciation of "the other white meat."

I usually buy a 4-6 lb pork tenderloin and cut it in half.
The first half I slice into 6 - 1” chops, marinade these in a Ziploc bag with ½ bottle of Italian (oily) dressing for at least 15 mins. Grill them up and serve them with roasted red potatoes and a green steamed veggie!!

The other half I will slow cook in the crock pot for about 6 hours with nothing but 2-3 cans of Cream of Mushroom soup. The meat just melts in your mouth and the juices make the soup into a delicious gravy that I serve over creamy mashed potatoes. It is wonderful to come home to on these cold dark evenings!!
Hope that you enjoy these with your family!

Dr. Krohse Recommends Healthier Living and Optimal Weight

Since January, 2010 I have personally made some drastic improvements to my diet which have led to sustained healthier weight. I've enjoyed the improved confidence, faster running times, better energy levels, and decreased allergies that I've experienced as a result of changing my nutrition. For others looking to make changes I'm happy to share the two strategies that I believe work best for people.

Standard Process Purification Program combined with Education on Proper Nutrition

My personal dietary improvement got a huge jump start from the Standard Process Purification Program. I detailed my experience with that at my blog. In the time since I completed the purification, I have read two books that have guided my dietary strategies. Brief summaries of those books are below:

The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf - Until the 20th century, many foods that can be so easily obtained today were not available on a regular basis. Our bodies were challenged with far fewer foods. By looking at what people ate before refrigeration, modern transportation, and the agricultural revolution we can discover why certain food groups now considered part of a "balanced diet" may be harmful to our health and ideal weight maintenance, especially in the proportions commonly consumed today. Though the recommendations initially look daunting, Robb shares that most people can follow 80 percent of the recommendations and get 95 percent of the benefits of the paleo diet, making this plan much more palatable. This is one of the funniest books on nutrition that I've read.

Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It by Gary Taubes - When people think about losing weight, most think about just two variables: caloric intake and exercise. In enthralling expose-style writing, Gary Taubes shares that a third variable, hormonal control of body composition, has a larger effect than either of the first two. If your hormones are telling your body to increase or maintain its fat stores, then practically no amount of exercise and calorie restriction will result in long term weight loss. In fact, it will most likely lead a person to become fatigued as your body steals energy to maintain fat. The hormone insulin tells your body to store fat. In order to decrease insulin's control of your body composition, you need to decrease the carbohydrates that lead to high insulin levels.

Take Shape for Life featuring Medifast Meals

I personally have friends and colleagues who have thrived and lost triple-digit weight with the Take Shape for Life program. With this program, you simply have five Medifast meals each day and then one Lean and Green meal. There are over 70 delicious Medifast meals to choose from. For the Lean and Green meal you get to choose a lean protein and your favorite vegetables. One additional benefit of this program is that you get a free health coach who guides you and provides knowledge and accountability. I strongly recommend local health coach Kristin Rinderknecht. She can be reached at 515-979-6784 or kcrinder@gmail.com. Learn more at her website: www.coachkristin.tsfl.com.

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 - November

Compass Chiropractic November, 2011 E-Newsletter

Susan G. Komen Rally for the Cure Fundraiser – through December 31, 2011

Through December 31, we'll be doing a fundraiser for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. During the fundraiser any new patient who donates $50 or more to Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will receive a complementary first visit (exam, any needed spinal X-rays, and table massage up to $300 value).

Help us spread the word on this great opportunity to help Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

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

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

During the month of November, we're sharing the movies that we're most thankful for with our patients and friends. We have clipboards in our waiting room where patients and visitors are encouraged to share their suggestions, which we'll put in a list in next month's newsletter. We did a similar theme with books last year and I have read a number of our patients suggestions and found them all to be excellent. I'm excited to learn some movies to put on my "must watch list" for the long, dark winter ahead.

Jeanne is most thankful for:

* Under the Tuscan Sun: Everything happens in its own season. Changing your circumstances helps you to change your perspective and that makes the eventual outcome that much sweeter.

* Master & Commander: Friendship and Loyalty are more valuable than any treasure on earth.

* Crimson Tide: One voice can change the world, by changing one attitude at a time.

* Mamma Mia & The Family Man: Love conquers all!

* Rudy: Passion, faith and hard work can accomplish the impossible!

Dr. Krohse is most thankful for:

* The Shawshank Redemption: "Get busy living, or get busy dying." How can a movie with somewhat dark depressing content be ultimately so incredibly inspiring? This is, in my opinion, a perfectly made movie. You will want to stand up and cheer at the end.
* Dumb and Dumber: I know I'll get some flack for this, but this movie never gets old. I believe it has more laughs and one-liners per minute than any other movie made. "Life is a fragile thing... One minute you're chewin' on a burger, the next minute you're dead meat."
* ChiRunning: This book and movie helped me get rid of chronic shin splints and took my running hobby to another level. "Never give up on something you can't go a day without thinking about"

Race for the Cure Recap

The Compass Chiropractic team joined more than 20,000 participants in a sea of pink at the Race for the Cure! It's a great event and highly recommended for all. Dr. Krohse placed 14th overall in the timed race.

Jeanne's husband and son enjoying the race!

Dr. Krohse and part-time assistant Jana pre-race

Pumpkins Give Me Gas Result!

During the month of October we had patients guess the weight of the five pumpkins in the reception area of our office. The weight was 46 pounds. Congratulations to Sandy for making the closest guess and winning a $50 gas station gift card!

Jeanne Recommends Wild Rice Soup

This soup recipe is a fantastic way to use up some of that leftover turkey!

Ingredients:

1 cup diced carrots

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup canned or frozen corn

1/2 lb bacon, cooked & crumbled

(reserve 3 TBSP of grease)

2 cans chicken broth

2 cups water

1 pkg Uncle Ben's Wild Rice Original Recipe

(prepare according to pkg directions)

1 can sliced mushrooms

2 cups cooked, diced turkey

1 can cream mushroom soup

Directions:

-Saute raw veggies in 3 Tbsps of bacon grease.

-Add water and chicken broth and simmer for 10 mins.

-Stir in rice, mushrooms, turkey and soup.

-Warm all the way through and serve with sourdough bread.

Dr. Krohse Recommends Custom Earbuds from Dr. Kimberly Krambeck at the Iowa Clinic

I love music and I love running. However, I don't like earbuds and earphones that fall out or flop around while I'm running. Recently I upgraded my active audio with a pair of custom earbuds fitted by Dr. Kimberly Krambeck at the Iowa Clinic. Dr. Krambeck is a runner who has completed multiple marathons including New York, San Antonio, and Des Moines. She understands and enjoys working with fellow athletes.

The process was simple. I called the Iowa Clinic Audiology department and let them know I needed to schedule a time with Dr. Krambeck to be fitted for custom sport earbuds. I went in and she took a mold of each of my ears while I debated what color buds would be best. Ultimately I chose clear buds with blue swirls. The buds were ready to go in a week or so and slip over a standard Apple or Sony style bud. They look fast and the sound quality is great. Most importantly, I don't have to worry about them falling out of my ears any more. Cost of the custom sports buds varies but is generally between $100 and $150 I believe (don't quote me on that). That may sound a bit steep, but I was easily able to rationalize these as a long term investment leading to more enjoyable running.

I recommend Dr. Krambeck for all your audiology needs, whether it's getting a pair of these custom sports earbuds or determining whether you are a candidate for a hearing aid. She is very personable and knowledgeable! You can schedule with her at 515-875-9450.

"Vision connects you to things, but hearing connects you to people." -Helen Keller

Condition of the Month – Numbness & Tingling

We help many patients with conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, ulnar neuropathy and other forms of numbness and 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.

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