Network Healing Centre
September 2006
Newsletter
Rosemary has returned to clinic as of August 14th.
Rosemary is excited to return to her CranioSacral practice bringing new therapeutic skills and insights from her two month leave in Kamloops, BC
Did you know?
Is there someone you care about who could benefit from Network Spinal Analysis?
If you refer them to the Network Chiropractic Office, they will receive a complimentary ½ hour consultation and examination with Dr. Michael Tucker, D.C. (value of $45).
Inquire at the front desk for further information.
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Choosing the Right Running Shoes
With so many different types and styles of running shoes today, it can be very confusing knowing which one to choose. First, consult a health professional who is knowledgeable in determining your specific foot type and biomechanics.
People with low arches, called pronators, will need a shoe that will provide some degree of stability. A shoe with good cushioning is important for people with high arches, called supinators.
There are three main features of a shoe that you need to consider when selecting a running shoe: shape, type of construction, and midsole.
To determine the shape of your shoe, look at the sole. Draw a straight line from the middle of the heel to the top of the shoe. In a curve-shaped shoe, most comfortable for supinators, the line will pass through the outer half of the toe. A straight-shaped shoe will have a line that does pass through the middle of the toe. These shoes are built to give pronators added stability.
There are three types of shoe construction. To evaluate this, take the insole out and look at what type of stitching is used on the bottom. In board construction shoes, built specifically for pronators, the bottom of the shoe will not have any stitching visible. Combination shoes, appropriate for mild pronators or supinators, will have stitching that begins halfway. On slip constructed shoes you will see stitching running the entire length of the shoe providing the flexibility supinators need.
Most of the cushioning and stability of a running shoe is determined by the midsole.
A dual-density midsole provides shock absorption as well as some stability, perfect for pronators. Single density midsoles offer good cushioning but are not great at providing stability making them better for supinators.
Most importantly, your runners must be COMFORTABLE – go for a short jog inside the store to test them out! And lastly, to prevent injury, don’t forget to replace your runners every 400 to 600 miles OR 6 months, whichever comes first.
For questions or more information, e-mail: yourhealthmatters@ccachiro.org. Your Health Matters is a monthly column of health tips from doctors of chiropractic across the country.
We would appreciate it if you would not park in our lane way as it is reserved for staff. We do have some parking available at the end of the street near Curves. Please inquire at the front desk for directions.
Thank you for your understanding
Learning about our Emotions
By Dr. Michael Tucker, DC
Recently a health care practitioner said to me, “Oh, you are the one who does the emotional work”. At first, I was taken aback as I do not think of NSA as emotional work and yet I do feel the work is emotional. Many people have a sense of releasing, unlocking or re-experiencing emotion while working with Network Spinal Analysis. When I am entrained, I often become aware of my body and this leads me to learning about my emotion.
We all feel all the time and considering the profound effect of these feelings on our body, we best be aware of them. Hopefully we can be curious about our emotions, not to fix them, but to be with them, say hello and move on. Trying hard to hold on to the pleasure and get away from the painful feelings is lacking in compassion for ourselves.
I know of no better way to learn about our emotions than through our body using the key spots that store and block our natural rhythm. When we unlock our natural movement we can look at the feeling, the emotion and the energy in motion. If our emotion has no motion, it is stuck, held and defensive. If we have openness and flexibility, we can move and express emotion – the juice of life.
Imagine not having to change, not having to read another book, not having to do your exercises, not feeling constrained by shoulds. Imagine being free to let emotion come and go and flow. Imagine if we could feel what we feel without having to defend it and make someone else responsible or blame ourselves. Imagine more space and freedom in our body and mind. Imagine being yourself.
Imagine.
Far Infrared Sauna
The benefits of detoxification of food and environmental pollutants are far reaching in optimizing the health of women today. Far Infrared (FIR) saunas help to purify cells where our body stores waste and harmful toxins, such as cholesterol and heavy metals which can lead to disease. Detoxification is made simple and relaxing with the FIR sauna.
Far infrared (FIR) saunas have shown to assist in weight loss, pain management, skin purification, detoxification and stress reduction. Far infrared saunas can also provide relief to those suffering from arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and certain skin conditions. Far infrared sauna therapy surrounds the body and penetrates deeply into joints, muscles and tissues, speeding oxygen flow and increasing circulation.
Natural body healing with FIR therapy leads to a healthier lifestyle for you and those around you.
FALL DETOX SPECIAL
10 sessions for $180.00 plus GST
call Andrea to schedule your appointments.
New Fall Hours
Network Spinal Analysis
Chiropractic Office
Dr. Michael Tucker
Monday 2 – 7pm
Tuesday 7:30 am – 1 pm and 4:30 – 7 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 7:30 am – 10:30 am and 2-7 pm
Friday 7:30 am – 12:30 pm
Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Leesa Kirchner
Monday 10:30 am – 6:30 pm
Tuesday 12 pm – 6:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
Thursday 11 am – 5 pm
The CranioSacral Therapy, Massage and Far-Infrared Sauna hours remain the same.
These hours are effective beginning Tuesday September 5th, 2006
Wellness Workshop
What? This session presents an in-depth view of NSA and how it can be useful to enhance quality of life and well-being. It aims at providing continuing support to patients who are committed to Network care.
Format? This workshop is led by Michael in order to encourage discussions and exchange about the healing process.
When? Thursday, September 21st from 7:15 – 8:15pm
Gateway to Healing
Introductory Workshop
What? A complimentary introductory workshop which gives information about Network Spinal Analysis (N.S.A.) and what it can do for you.
Format: The workshop will consist of a half hour talk about N.S.A. followed by a half hour demonstration of the work.
Who? Everyone who is interested in learning more about N.S.A. and how it helps to release tension is encouraged to come.
When? Tuesday, October 3rd from 7:15 – 8:15pm
All Workshops are presented here at our Office.
Please register with the front desk or by calling 725-0988.
Healthy Breakfast = Fantastic First Day at School
Submitted by Angela Soberal, RMT
"Eat your breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day!" Why are parents always saying that?
Well, imagine you're a car. After a long night of sleeping, your fuel tank is empty. Breakfast is the fuel that gets you going so you can hit the road.
What Should You Eat?
Any breakfasts is better than no breakfast, but try not to have doughnuts or pastries all the time. They're high in calories, sugar, and fat. They also don't contain the nutrients a kid really needs. And if you have a doughnut for breakfast, you won't feel full for long.
Just like with other meals, try to eat a variety of foods, including:
• grains (breads and cereals)
• protein (meats, beans, and nuts)
• fruits and vegetables
• milk, cheese, and yogurt
Here are some breakfast ideas. First, the traditional ones:
• eggs
• French toast, waffles, or pancakes (try wheat or whole-grain varieties)
• cold cereal and milk
• hot cereal, such as oatmeal or cream of wheat (try some dried fruit or nuts on top)
• whole-grain toast, bagel, or English muffin with cheese
• yogurt with fruit or nuts
• fruit smoothie, such as a strawberry smoothie
And now some weird (but yummy) ones:
• banana dog (peanut butter, a banana, and raisins in a long whole-grain bun)
• breakfast taco (shredded cheese on a tortilla, folded in half and microwaved; top with salsa)
• country cottage cheese (apple butter mixed with cottage cheese)
• fruit and cream cheese sandwich (use strawberries or other fresh fruit)
• sandwich - grilled cheese, peanut butter and jelly, or another favorite
• leftovers (they're not just for dinner anymore!)
Skipping Breakfast
Some kids skip breakfast because they sleep too late or because they think it's a way to stay thin. But skipping breakfast doesn't help people maintain a healthy weight. In fact, someone who skips breakfast tends to eat more calories throughout the day.
If you find yourself skipping breakfast because you're too rushed, try these quick breakfasts. They're easy to grab on the way out the door or can be prepared the night before:
• single servings of whole-grain, low-sugar cereal
• yogurt
• fresh fruit
• whole-grain muffin
• trail mix of nuts, dried fruits, pretzels, crackers, and dry cereal
Need More Convincing?
Just in case you need more evidence that eating breakfast is the way to go, kids who don't eat breakfast are less able to learn at school, get less iron (an important nutrient) in their diets, and are more likely to have a higher body mass index (BMI), which is a sign they may be overweight.
On the other hand, kids who eat breakfast do better in school, are more likely to participate in physical activities, and tend to eat healthier overall. So tomorrow morning, don't run out the door on an empty stomach. Fuel up with a healthy breakfast!
Updated and reviewed by:
Mary L. Gavin, MD
Date reviewed: August 2004
Originally reviewed by:
Steven Dowshen, MD, and
Heidi Kecskemethy, RD, CSP
THE COLOR CODE SYSTEM FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
By Dr. Leesa Kirchner
· changing color of ripening fruits/vegetables signifies when they are at the peak of their nutritive value
· different colors represent different chemicals with different health benefits
· RED GROUP:
· Tomatoes (especially cooked – pasta sauce, tomato soup), pink grapefruit, watermelon
· contain LYCOPENE-which is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer (especially prostate cancer), diabetes, osteoporosis, and even male infertility.
· RED/PURPLE GROUP:
· Red bell peppers, Grapes, red wine, grape juice, prunes, cranberries, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, red apples
· Contain ANTHOCYANINS, powerful antioxidants benefiting heart disease by inhibiting blood clot formation
· ORANGE GROUP:
· Carrots, mangos, apricots, cantaloupes, pumpkin, acorn squash, winter squash, sweet potatoes (also peaches, papayas, nectarines)
· Contain BETA-CRYPTOTHANXIN-which can protect against heart disease
· YELLOW/GREEN GROUP:
· Spinach, collard, kale, broccoli mustard, turnip greens, yellow corn, green peas, avocado, honeydew melon
· Contain LUTEIN & ZEAXANTHIN
· Low levels associated with cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (#1 cause of blindness in North America)
· GREEN GROUP:
· Broccoli, cabbage, kale
· Contain INDOLE which speeds up the action of enzymes that break down carcinogens (cancer forming compounds).
· WHITE/GREEN GROUP:
· Garlic, onions, celery, pears, white wine, endive, chives
· ALLICIN in onion family has anti-microbial, anti-viral and anti-tumor effects
· Rich in FLAVANOIDS (quercetin & Kaempferol) with many health benefits including stabilizing histamine levels in the body (decreasing allergic reactions).