100 Healthy Years Workshop, March 6th 6:00pm

• Do you even WANT to live that long?
• What if you didn’t have a choice?
• How are your choices TODAY impacting the quality of your life in the future?
• What different choices would you make if you knew…

Join us to learn how you can live your best years going forward….

because you are older every day!

A light dinner will be served,bring a guest (or two…after all who doesn’t need this information??) and you will receive a one hour massage certificate!

Reservations needed-Sign up early to make sure you don’t miss out!

Call Kristina for your reservation at 408-979-9999 or email at info@rozenhartchiro.com

There’s no better way to get a clean start to the New Year than with a gentle 10-day detox. We had tremendous success with this program in November, and we’re gearing up to do it again! You’ll cleanse your body, remove toxins and engage in better eating habits, while shedding extra pounds. This is a healthy, fully supported program that includes:

1. A guided meal plan for 10 days, plus dietary suggestions for post-detox meals.
2. A complete shopping list.
3. Metagenics Ultra Clear Medical Food.
4. Metagenics Adva Clear Capsules.
5. Group meetings in advance to get all your questions answered.
6. Group support and communication throughout the 10-Day Detox.

The next 10-Day Detox session starts on February 3, 2012. The total cost is $195 which includes all supplements and materials. You must attend a pre-detox meeting at Rozenhart Family Chiropractic prior to participation in the program. You do not have to be a practice member to join us, so feel free to invite your family and friends!

We look forward to helping you take this step toward success! Call Kristina at 408-979-9999 to register.

Between office parties, neighborhood open houses and big family dinners, the holiday season can feel like a diet disaster just waiting to happen. It’s tempting to just give up on healthy habits until January rolls around – or to hide out at home where we won’t have to deal with temptation at all! But with just a little bit of discipline it is possible to indulge and enjoy the holiday festivities without going overboard. Here are a few tips to help you stay on track:

1. Drink lots of water throughout the day. Staying well-hydrated helps to give you a full feeling before meals.
2. Load up on vegetables. Look for appetizers with lots of vegetables and fill your dinner plate with vegetable dishes. Volunteer to bring a vegetable dish so that you’re sure to find something you enjoy.
3. For every glass of wine or cocktail you have, alternate with a big glass of water in between.
4. Maintain a regular sleep schedule. It may be hard, with late nights the norm at this time of year, but try to get adequate rest as often as you can.
5. Go easy on yourself! I practice the 95 percent – 5 percent rule. If I am eating well 95 percent of the time, I allow myself to eat what I choose the other 5 percent of the time. The stress that results from worrying about everything that goes into your mouth is worse than eating the food.
6. Stay active. An active lifestyle can make up for a multitude of diet mishaps. Remember to keep up with (or increase) your usual activity level. Exercise is even more important during this busy, stressful time of year.

Don’t forget that regular chiropractic care will keep you feeling your best this holiday season and beyond. To inquire about Lifestyle care at Rozenhart Family Chiropractic, call Kristina at 408-979-9999.

This year, instead of fighting traffic or jostling through the crowds at the mall, get creative with your gift-giving! Choosing gifts that encourage a healthy lifestyle is a wonderful way to show you truly care. And you never know – your gift might just be the one that kicks off a fresh start for someone who has been struggling with their health! Here are a few suggestions for healthy gifts your loved ones are sure to appreciate this year:

1. Gym membership – buy a 3-month, 6-month or even a full year pass to the local fitness center.
2. Good walking shoes – or a gift certificate to the local athletic shoe store.
3. Heart monitor – a great way to keep track of exertion!
4. Yoga classes – you can find yoga classes for all fitness levels. Sign yourself up for a class as well, and you can enjoy getting fit together.
5. Organic food – try a gift card to an organic grocery store or a 3-month CSA share.
6. Cookbooks – inspire healthy eating with new, delicious recipes.
7. Massage certificate – everyone can benefit from regular massage. Give one, or a series.
8. Chiropractic services – show your loved ones how beneficial chiropractic care is by giving a gift certificate.

Don’t give a gift that will end up sitting on a shelf or be relegated to the back of the closet. The gift of good health is always just the right size!

To inquire about gift certificates for massage or chiropractic care at Rozenhart Family Chiropractic, call Kristina at 408-979-9999.

If you, your family and friends are healthy, consider it a blessing. The opportunity to gather and enjoy each other’s company without the worry or burden of suffering loved ones contributes greatly to a healthier holiday season.

If you and your loved ones fall into this category, consider taking your health to new levels. When faced with choices between healthy foods and unhealthy foods, choose the healthy ones. Make exercise your first priority by exercising first thing in the morning so that you do not get swept away by holiday activities and miss out on your workout. Schedule your chiropractic adjustments in advance so your nervous system stays healthy and your body is more resistant to stress.

When you are making plans to gather with family and friends, do not just make appointments to gather around food and drink. Gather around going for walks in the woods or hikes in the mountains or on the trails. Gather around fresh air and sunshine. If the sun is not out or the weather is bad in your area, take a fitness class together. If you have young children, this will help them to build healthy habits and values that can last a lifetime. Encourage house guests to pack clothing and shoes for these kinds of activities.

When planning your holiday meals, experiment with healthier recipes. Look for dishes that call for fresh ingredients. Download five or six recipes from your favorite cooking website and have the people you will be gathering with do the same. Talk about them and decide which ones would be fun to experiment with. Mix in a new, fresh, healthy recipe with the other foods that you like to eat and bring balance to your holiday meals, making them less destructive to your body. Each year you can experiment with new recipes. Before you know it, your holiday meals will become both delicious and healthy while helping you get off the weight loss, weight gain rollercoaster ride that has been a plague for so many people. You will leave your holiday table guilt-free and empowered.

Healthy gift giving can change a life. Many people are turning to healthy gift giving as a way to say, “I love you, I care about you, your health is important to me.” Your willingness to invest in the well-being of those that you love can go a long way to inspiring them to choose to invest in it. This action on your part can even act as an intervention to someone who is really in trouble and in denial about their health.

Healthy gifts can include a gym membership, exercise shoes, a heart monitor, a chiropractic examination or a series of chiropractic adjustments. While so many gifts are forgotten within 30 days, healthy gifts can be life changing and may be remembered for a lifetime.

If you or any of your friends or family members are experiencing pain or ill health of any kind this holiday season, this is all the more reason to make healthy choices a priority. By following these guidelines and removing pressure from the spine and nervous system with chiropractic care, this holiday season can become an opportunity to embrace a healing path and a healthier New Year.

Everyone deserves to be healthy and express their full potential from the time they are born through their last breath of life. This includes you and your loved ones. We hope that you enjoy the healthiest, happiest holiday season ever.

Reprinted with permission from The Family Practice

My name is Deirdre Imagire and I’m a Holistic Health Counselor.  In my practice, I help people find the foods that are right for their individual bodies, guiding them in making gradual dietary and lifestyle changes for improved health and wellbeing.  I also provide support for individuals wanting to enjoy healthy foods to live better with allergies/food sensitivities and who wish to lose weight.

Clients who’ve worked with me report:

• reduced stressed
• increased energy
• feeling good about the foods they’re eating
• feeling good about the food they’re serving to their families
• experiencing increased family harmony

How, you ask, can a nutritionist help you feel less stressed and have a more harmonious family? That’s where the “Holistic” part comes in.  I work with people to address, not only what they’re eating, but also aspects of their lives that could be affecting food choices.  Sometimes finding peace and balance in our interpersonal relationships is the key to improving our relationship with food.

Our lives can get so busy that we barely recognize that we’re hungry or notice that when we’re full. My favorite way to improve health and wellbeing is learning to slow down to enjoy the present moment – something that my 2 year-old son helps teach me every day!

Are you curious about how holistic health counseling can help you? Let’s talk. Click here to schedule a complimentary initial consultation with me today. Want to read a bit more first? Peruse my website, find a new recipe, glance at one of my newsletters, and check out what people are saying about working with me.

I’m not big on all the craziness of Black Friday, but it seemed like a good time to offer a special deal and I didn’t think any one would object.  So, here it is: I’m offering 1 FREE month of counseling for all those who sign up for a 6-month wellness plan between now and November 30^th.  (That means you can start getting my support now and have my help through the holiday season and not have to pay a dime until sometime after the New Year.) Click here and book your complimentary consultation now to make sure to take advantage of this special offer. Just mention Rozenhart Family Chiropractic in the comments when you schedule your session.

Snack food has gotten a bad reputation over the years – often for good reason. Most of the items sold as “snacks” are processed foods loaded with sugar and chemicals, guaranteed to lead to an energy crash. But there are plenty of healthy options out there to help you get through your day with steady energy and in top shape. Here are a few we like:
• Fresh fruit – and veggies too! Nature couldn’t make it simpler – grab an apple or a few carrots and you’ve got a portable, nutritious snack. The fiber will keep you feeling full and you’ll get sustained energy, not just a quick spike.
• Nuts and seeds. Nuts are a great source of protein, vitamin E and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. They can be high in fat and calories, however, so eat nuts in moderation.
• Granola bars. Not all bars are created equal – it’s easy to sneak in a ton of added sugar, so be sure to read labels carefully. Look for bars that are created with whole (and wholesome) ingredients, like Kind’s Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew.
• Crackers. Sometimes you just want that salty crunch. Instead of reaching for a bag of chips or a box of crackers that’s loaded with trans-fats, try a healthier option, like Kashi’s TLC Original 7-Grain crackers.
• Sparkling juice. Instead of drinking soda pop (even diet), do your body a favor and make your own sparkling juice instead. Cut 100% fruit juice with club soda for a tasty, refreshing drink. You’ll get the benefits of fruit juice with fewer calories.

It’s the time of year when viruses are making the rounds through offices and schools, but coming down with the cold that’s going around isn’t inevitable! Making healthy choices a habit leads to a strong immune system that can fight off even the nastiest germs. Why suffer and resort to treating symptoms with medication when you can stay healthy the first place? Here are a few tips to help you feel your best this winter – and all year round!

• Schedule regular adjustments. Regular chiropractic care contributes to your overall wellness and removes spinal interference that can impair your immune response.
• Eat well. You know it’s important to include whole grains and a variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet, and that’s especially true during cold and flu season. Look for citrus fruits loaded with vitamin C, and keep eating your greens!
• Avoid stress. Easier said than done, right? But stress is known to weaken immunity, so do what you can to eliminate unnecessary stressors from your life.
• Get adequate rest. Sleep is essential to your body’s well-being, especially when you are trying to stay healthy. Make a habit of going to bed and waking at the same time each day.
• Exercise daily. Go outside and get some fresh air if possible. Research consistently shows that moderate exercise boosts immunity, so be sure to get out for a brisk walk or a bike ride regularly.
• Get a massage. Even just a single massage session has been found to boost immunity, so imagine how healthy you would be if you incorporated massage into your regular healthcare routine!

Take care of yourself this winter so you’re not dragged down by lingering colds and viruses. Schedule an appointment at Rozenhart Family Chiropractic today by calling Kristina at 408-979-9999 or schedule online now!

Trick or Treat?

Trick or Treat? These days it seems like it’s really all about the treats – between school parties and cruising the neighborhood for candy handouts, Halloween is a holiday that kids love. But let’s face it, kids really don’t need any more sugar. Many kids collect more candy on one night than they need to eat all year, and it is really damaging to their health.  We always think of teeth, but the ENTIRE body is affected by consuming large amounts of processed sugar. Not to mention, their taste buds get used to the taste of refined sugar that naturally sweet fruits don’t taste as appealing.

If we want to keep our kids from forming habits that can take a lifetime to break, it’s a good idea to set some boundaries around sugar. I want my son to be able to participate in the whole trick-or-treat experience and he goes around and collects candy like everyone else. When we get home, he gets to pick 5 items from his bag to eat however he wants. He can eat them all right away, or over the next few days- it’s his choice. If he chooses to eat them all at once, he usually doesn’t feel very good and we have an opportunity to talk about how what we eat dramatically affects how we feel and we have a lesson about listening to what your body is telling you. My son trades the rest of his candy in with me for a new toy of his choosing. In the past we have also exchanged for an outing of his choosing- something special. I think that is a real “prize” for both your kids and you!

Detox With The Doctors!

November 7^th-16th

Would you like to start the holidays off right? Maybe a little lighter?

Join us for a gentle 10 day detox to cleanse the body, removing toxins creating better eating habits while releasing pounds!

There is no starving yourself , you get a full system cleanse and great support.

Your program includes:

• Guided meal plan for 10 days, including dietary recommendations coming off the detox.
• Shopping List
• Metagenics Ultra Clear Medical Food
• Metagenics Adva Clear Capsules
• Group Meeting in advance of the Detox
• Group support and communication with others in the program over the 10 days.

Investment to your health:
$195, which includes all your supplements and materials. You MUST attend a pre-detox meeting on Friday November 4^th at 6:30pm at RFC

We look forward to your success!  Call Kristina at 408-979-9999 to get registered!

**You do NOT have to be a practice member to join us, so feel free to share with your friends and family!