4 Stay-Healthy Travel Tips
December 21, 2010
Photo Credit: London looks
A lot of people are traveling this week. Whether by plane, train or automobile, it’s important to keep your body healthy. In addition to the Summer Travel Tips we shared earlier this year, here are 4 stay-healthy travel tips:
- Think about what you eat. Whether you’re on the road or the airport, take the time to find a healthy alternative and bring a few healthy snacks (apples, beef jerky, almonds, etc.)
- Be careful when lifting your luggage into the car or overhead compartment. Get someone to help you so you don’t strain your back.
- Take a quick walk whenever you can. Skip the people mover at the airport, walk around the rest area, etc.
- Reduce stress by allowing plenty of time. Leave earlier than you think you’ll need to so your stress-level stays as low as possible.
Holiday Hours for December
December 18, 2010
Some adjustments , pun intended, to our hours over the next couple of weeks.
Friday, December 24th: CLOSED
Monday, December 27th: 8-11am
Tuesday, December 28th: CLOSED
Wednesday, December 29th: 3-6pm
Thursday, December 30th: 8-11am
Friday, December 31st: CLOSED
Please call our office if you have any questions about your appointments at 408-979-9999
5 More Holiday Tips
December 16, 2010
Photo Credit: Rhythm Behavior
Back before Thanksgiving we posted an article about 5 Ways to Keep on Track During the Holiday Season. With families getting together in another few weeks, we thought 5 more holiday tips would come in handy:
- Think about where and how you sit. Maintaining good posture is important, and the chair you select plays a big part in how you sit, so choose wisely.
- Swap out a few high-sugar dishes for healthier alternatives. We’ve posted a few healthy holiday dishes here and here. In general, try to keep the sugar low and use the healthiest ingredients possible.
- Moderation is key. When faced with a table of desserts and comfort food, moderate yourself and don’t overindulge.
- Gather friends and family around an outing, like a nice walk on a trail or a hike. It’s a great way to get everyone together, plus it’s easy to talk to everyone and you aren’t gathered around food.
- Delegate to keep your stress down. Remember to ask for help from friends and family, whether it’s cooking, picking up a gift for you while they are out or just helping you wrap gifts. People do love to help and this is the time to give!
No More Asthma Meds After 30 Years!
December 10, 2010
Check out Janelle’s incredible results with lifestyle chiropractic care!
Do you know someone else who is suffering with asthma? Have them call us to see how we can help at 408-979-9999
Healthy Holidays: Easy, Tasty Recipes
December 9, 2010
As part of our healthy holidays campaign, we thought it would be fun to share a couple of easy, tasty recipes to help you save time and eat right during the holidays!
Herb Roasted Crockpot Chicken
NOTE: This can also be done in the oven on low/250 so you can make 2 or 3 at a time for lots of pulled chicken for leftovers for chicken salad, pot pie, enchiladas, etc.
Photo Credit: Pictures from Heather
Ingredients:
- 4 teaspoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large roasting chicken
- 1 large onion
- 2 tangerines, slices (can also substitute other citrus)
Preparation:
- In a small bowl, thoroughly combine all the spices. Remove giblets from the chicken. Clean the cavity well and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture into the chicken, both inside and out, making sure it is evenly distributed and down deep into the skin. Place in the crockpot ceramic, put the lid on and place in the fridge overnight.
- When ready to cook the chicken, put the onions and tangerines in the cavity and DO NOT add any liquid. As the cooking process goes on it will produce its own juices. Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours and it will be falling off the bones.
- During the last 2-3 hours, I add whatever veggies you want. I like to use little red potatoes, carrots, parsnips, mushrooms, green beans, daikon root, etc.
- Enjoy, and be sure to save to bones to make a bone broth!
Brussels Sprout Hash with Caramelized Shallots (from Epicurious)
Photo Credit: Barbara L. Hanson
Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, divided
- 1/2 pound shallots, thinly sliced
- Coarse kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed, cut lengthwise into thin (1/8-inch) slices.
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup water
Preparation:
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sprinkle with coarse kosher salt and pepper. Sauté until soft and golden, about 10 minutes. Add vinegar and sugar. Stir until brown and glazed, about 3 minutes.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sprouts; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until brown at edges, 6 minutes. Add water and 3 tablespoons butter. Sauté until most of water evaporates and sprouts are tender but still bright green, 3 minutes. Add shallots; season with salt and pepper.
Do you have any favorite easy-to-make recipes that would fit into our healthy holidays campaign well? We’d love to hear!
Radio Show: Surviving Holiday Stress!
December 8, 2010
In case you missed it on Monday, listen to Dr. Jennifer’s radio show! Get some tips on how to THRIVE during this season!
Top Three Fertility Foods
December 8, 2010
By Cindy Bailey
People always ask, what are the top fertility-boosting foods? Although I emphasize the importance of eating an all-organic, well-balanced, healthy diet—full of good foods, such as veggies and whole grains, and minus the bad, such as caffeine, alcohol or processed sugar—there are certain foods I consider to be the best when it comes to boosting fertility. They include:
1. Beans – Not only are they packed with protein, fiber and nutrients important for fertility and pregnancy, such as calcium, iron and potassium, but they also contain a high percentage of folate (a B vitamin), which boosts fertility in both men and women and helps prevent neural tube defects at birth. Beans are also low in fat, good for digestion and a great source of antioxidants.
2. Nuts and seeds – They are high in protein and healthy fats, which help stabilize blood sugar levels, ease inflammation and boost fertility. Estrogen is made and stored in fat, so you definitely need it, you just want to be sure to eat the healthy kind. Nuts and seeds also contain essential minerals and fiber, which is important for the health of the digestive system and lowering cholesterol. Good choices for seeds are pumpkin and sesame, which also contain zinc, and for nuts, almonds and walnuts.
3. Avocados – You’ve probably heard about this fruit being fertility-friendly, and it’s true! Not only is it packed with folate, it’s also high in monounsaturated fat. That’s one of the good, healthy kinds of fat. It helps to lower cholesterol and plays such an important role in our endocrine system, which regulates the hormones involved in reproduction. Finally, avocados contain good enzymes which aid digestion and when you’re trying to conceive, anything you do to lessen the impact on digestion helps! Avocados are also high in fiber, which helps regulate blood sugar levels, and are filled with other great nutrients, such as potassium, vitamin B6 and vitamin C. So make some healthy guacamole and dip in.
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Cindy Bailey is the author of The Fertile Kitchen® Cookbook: Simple Recipes for Optimizing Your Fertility, which is all about empowering women and couples to make a difference in their fertility through diet/nutrition. For more information, resources and sample recipes, visit www.fertilekitchen.com.
To see how chiropractic care helps fertility, check out Cindy’s blog!
Chocolate Is Good For Your Ticker! Yay!
December 3, 2010
‘Tis the season! Now you have good reason …its the flavonoids that are combating free radicals in the body!
Healthy Holiday Gifts
December 2, 2010
Photo Credit: mysza831
We are excited to announce that we’re running a healthy holidays campaign this month! The holidays can be a busy and hectic time for everyone, which means it’s the best time to stick to those healthy habits: exercising regularly, eating well and making time for your adjustments.
For those of you thinking about healthy holiday gifts, here are a few suggestions:
- Gift certificates! We have them available in any denomination to encourage healthy gift giving. Check with some of your other favorite businesses, too, so you can encourage friends and family to stay healthy along side you.
- Healthy video games. Yes, they do exist! Anything that gets the family up off the couch and moving is a good thing. My video game of choice is “My Fitness Coach” for the Wii, but there are a lot of great video games for pretty much any system to get your family moving (look for dancing games, etc).
- A destination gift. Give someone the gift of a trip to an amusement park, a local zoo, a nearby museum, etc. This lets you experience the trip with them plus encourages everyone that goes to get on their feet.
To get into the spirit of giving, we’re also hosting a Family Giving Tree in our office. Practice members can pick a tag from the tree to buy a gift for an underprivileged child in our community. Most gifts are between $15 and $30 and are everything from Lego sets and dolls to movie tickets and clothing. All you need to do is pick a tag and return the gift before December 13th at 6pm. We hope you can help us out and make an underprivileged child’s Christmas!
