May 2009

Chiropractic Tip of the Month: 10 Reasons to Go Organic

1. Organic foods are produced without synthetic pesticides,fertilizers, added antibiotics or hormones, and without genetic engineering or irradiation.
2. They are minimally processed.
3. They have no artificial ingredients or preservatives.
4. Most organic foods taste better.
5. They are completely natural and produced without chemicals.
6. Organic crop methods are healthier for the land.
7. Organic farming promotes biological diversity and the recycling of resources through such methods as crop rotation, rotational grazing, planting of cover crops, intercropping, waste recycling, tilling, and adding minerals to crops.
8. Organic fruits and vegetables can be grown by you in your own backyard.
9. Meat can be certified “organic” if the livestock has been raised on organic feedstuffs (grains and other products grown under certified organic conditions) for at least a year.
10. Fresh and frozen organic foods are becoming easier to find with many more choices available throughout the year.

Naturopathic Baking Tip of the Month: PMS: Addressing the Mind/Body Connection

With May being Women’s Health Awareness Month, it’s a great time to address one of women’s most common health concerns…that of PMS. Often as busy women, we forget to address one of the fundamental reasons behind our range of PMS symptoms (irritability, anxiety, bloating, cramps etc.)…that of how we are mentally feeling.

Ask yourself where your life energy feels ‘stuck’ (relationships, work, addictive eating habits etc.). Acknowledge underlying anger/frustration if it exists. Take steps to move that energy by developing more nurturing self-care habits. · Plan fun activities with friends during the last 2 weeks before your period. Laughing increases endorphins (your ‘feel-good hormones’) · Schedule a massage 1x/month in the 2 weeks before your period. Take the time to nurture and care for you.Use your PMS symptoms as a barometer for how well you are taking care of yourself and having your needs met. Consult with your Naturopathic Doctor to combine the above nurturing techniques along with vitamins/minerals to eliminate your PMS.

Announcement: Massage for Early Birds!

As of Tuesday May 26 Maggie Seegmiller will be changing her RMT schedule on Tuesdays and Fridays to 8-4pm. Maggie's Mon/Wed/Thurs schedule will remain 10-6pm.

Holiday Clinic Schedule:

Maggie Seegmiller, RMT, will be away Friday May 8-Monday May 11 inclusive. Amy Northwood will be covering on May 8.

Jenn Russell, RMT, will be away Friday May 22. Amy Northwood will be covering Jenn's patients.

Dr. Kristine Lyons will be away Tuesday May 26-Friday May 29 inclusive. Drs. Chan and Bowness will be covering Dr. Lyons' patients.

Thank You

Thank you to the following patients who referred to King West Chiropractic during the month of April. We appreciate your ongoing trust and support.
 

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