September 2010

Clinic Tip of the Month: Impact of Stress on Health

A great deal of illness and disease is stress related. Stress is usually with us throughout the day and too often into the night as well. It impacts us environmentally, physically, emotionally, and nutritionally. Stress actually has the potential to cause weight gain. It also causes energy depletion, memory impairment, sleep disorder, stroke, changes in blood pressure, heart attack, headaches & migraines, cancers, and a lack of focus.

When we experience stress, our bodies produce excess hormones that affect the brain and nervous system. For example, the hormone, Cortisol, sends signals to our brains telling us to consume more carbohydrates so that they can be stored in case of future stressful situations. Over the past 30 years the number of overweight individuals has increased dramatically in North America, and one of the leading causes is thought to be stress. Weight control has become the top health concern in US and Canada. Perhaps stress management should be put at the top of our lists in order to combat this epidemic.

Take control of your life. Work towards a life that is more balanced, energetic, healthy and stress-resistant. Knowledge is power.

Naturopathic Tip of the Month: Going Green Around the House

Want to ‘green up’ your home this fall? Been meaning to be kinder to the environment but somehow life keeps getting in the way? Check out the tips below for some simple, efficient ideas to green up your home base right now!

1. Hang up a clothesline to reduce your homes energy use
2. Collect rain in a rain barrel to water household plants, the lawn and gardens
3. Carry a cloth tote bag to avoid the need for plastic bags
4. Install ceiling fans to reduce cooling costs
5. Buy in bulk to save time (and who doesn't want more of this?), money (and this!) and reduce packaging

Check out zerofootprint.net to quickly determine your carbon footprint…you'll be amazed. We can ALL benefit from reducing our impact on the environment. Every little bit counts. Visit your Naturopathic Doctor to find out more ways to 'green up' this fall.

Reiki Tip of the Month: Less IS More

Sometimes life gets a bit crazy, and sometimes crazy can come all at once. Lethargy, anxiety, stress, this is what crazy can bring.

When life becomes heavy, most of us react by giving our undivided attention to the situation in need. As a result we neglect meals, fitness routines, relaxation time, sleep, etc. This in turn begins to create overall life discomfort. We walk around feeling like we are just trying to catch up to a rhythm we no longer are a part of.

Fabulously designed fast-track fitness routines can burn out as quick as we light them up. Our patterns of exercise and health shouldn't resemble a roller coaster. From meditation to power-lifting, a consistent routine of just a little bit everyday is better than a once a week workout that takes up the majority of your Saturday.

As little as 5 minutes a day. Create that time for yourself and try to keep it around the same time everyday. Mornings are excellent times, but everyone is different and therefore everyone is going to be attracted to slightly different rhythms. As long as we can maintain a somewhat consistent routine, we can learn to adapt and flow with the inevitable changes crazy can bring.

Paul Lara offers Reiki Therapy at King West Chiropractic on Mondays & Tuesdays. In addition to Reiki, Paul teaches Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Kung Fu and Meditation classes at different locations across Toronto. For more information go to www.qibelly.com

Clinic Vacation Schedule

Dr. Kristine Lyons will be away September 3-10 inclusive.
Dr. Bui will be covering for Dr. Lyons.

Thank You:

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

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