Welcome Gina To Our Office!
May 1, 2013
My name is Gina Staffiery and I have had the honor to be hired into the Rozenhart Family Chiropractic family. S
o, what is my story? After graduating from San Jose State with a BA in Advertising and Marketing, I began my career life in the family travel business. After thirteen years managing the business, I finally decided to jump out of the family nest and became the Director of Marketing for an adventure/travel company, from there I went on to be the Director of Sales for Australia’s leading tour operator.
I went back to school and earned my MBA. It was about this time I decided to follow my passion and became a professional photographer. Photography was always a love and as they say if you love what you do, you never go to work. I photograph everything, people, events, weddings, families and more. I was very lucky and got a wonderful contract as a newborn baby photographer, which came to an end last year. This is when I found Rozenhart Family Chiropractic. I have always believed and participated in Chiropractic care and I love working with people, so I felt it was a good fit and here I am. I love it here and plan on being here for a very long time.
As for the colorful part of me: My favorite color is color, I love them all! I love to travel. I have had the great opportunity to travel all around the world. My favorite places, so far are Africa, New Zealand, Fiji, Italy and Australia. My favorite cities are Boston, London, and Venice. I have yet to go to the Galapagos Islands or Brazil, but will get there soon. I believe in love. I have a warm heart and am very welcoming. I am trustworthy and funny (at least this is what my husband tells me.) I am very partial to Asian food and can never go to an Italian restaurant. None, with the exception to some in Italy, compare to mom and nanas cooking. I love to cook, paint and crochet. The beach or the mountains are my drug of choice. I love to hike, mountain bike and troll the beach for sea shells. There is so much more to me and I guess you will just have to come in for an adjustment to learn more.
I am so happy to be part of this wonderful family! I look forward to meeting you!!!
Healthy Happy Tummy! Guest Blog today!
March 22, 2013
Have you ever heard a preschooler ask for more asparagus? Offer enthusiastic thanks for fresh or frozen peas as a snack? Or do you know a family that fights over the last Brussels sprout or serving of beets or kale? And no, I don’t mean kale chips.
If this sounds like what happens in your home, you’ve done a great job introducing your family to eating wholesome foods as a natural part of life! (By the way, the above have all happened in ours). If this isn’t so familiar, perhaps you’ve wondered about the long-term effects of your family’s current eating habits. Maybe your toddler used to eat well, but now pitches a fit at dinner, or maybe you’re new to eating a lot of these less-popular veggies yourself. Whatever the history, you might now be contemplating what to do about the current situation or perhaps you’ve simply given up.
Well, I want to share with you some food for thought (I couldn’t resist the reference) –- okay, more like questions for thought:
Will a child who is bribed, forced, or manipulated with food-hiding into eating veggies and other things that are “good for you” freely choose to eat these foods as a teen or young adult?
Will a toddler who learns to eat until Mommy and Daddy are satisfied with the quantity, learn how to listen to its own body’s signs of fullness?
Do meal-time battles carry over into challenges with your preschooler in getting ready for school or resistance to bedtime routines?
If so, what should a parent do?
First, you’ll need to address any food aversions or difficulties that you and/or your spouse might have that either effect what’s being prepared or what the two of you are/are not eating in front of your children. It’s probably built-in biology for our survival that our youngest offspring do not want to eat foods different from what Mom and Dad are eating. (This can also hold true for older children if there is no “kid food” being prepared and the other members of the clan genuinely enjoy the family meal).
A second tip is to include children as much as possible in food selection and preparation. For example, take children to the Farmer’s Market and have them choose a new vegetable to learn about and prepare for a family meal. Younger children can be given a more limited choice, such as, “Should we have chard or kale tonight?” or, “Do you want the purple kale or the dinosaur kale?” (Didn’t know there was dinosaur kale? Ask your local farmer if they have any.) Even better than shopping at the Farmer’s Market, start a garden and involve your children in seed selection, planting, care/weeding/watering, and harvesting!
For more practical ideas and in-depth discussion on various strategies to encourage healthy eating as a family lifestyle, please register for my upcoming workshop, “Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves,” at the Los Altos Whole Foods Culinary Center, Saturday, March 30, from 10-11:30 a.m. The cost is $25/person or $40/couple. This includes complimentary on-site child-watch for pre-registered children.
Please register here: www.HealthyHappyTummy.com/events/2013/03/FOCFO
In the workshop, I’ll cover the long-term risks of some of the above mentioned meal-time parenting practices, as well as touch on guidelines for healthy food selection and how to get to the root of dinner-table challenges. Note: Registration ends this Monday, 3/25.
Hope to see you there!
(If you can’t make it, feel free to shoot me an email. I’m always happy to do some virtual trouble-shooting for a family in need).
Happy eating and warm regards,
Deirdre Imagire
Holistic Health Counselor
Are You SICK Right Now?
February 26, 2013
Big thanks to Dr. Lisa Owen in Plantation Florida for a great guest blog post!
Chiropractic Care and the Immune System
Your nervous system is a critical part to your immune system. The nervous system is what controls and communicates with your body, by sending and receiving messages, and controlling your thoughts and movements.
Your spinal cord is a key connection to your nervous system. Chiropractic care benefits your immune system with treatment that keeps your spine and nervous system on the right track. Chiropractors are also able to provide manual manipulation of the spine and individual vertebrae, as well as help improve back pain, neck pain, car accident injuries, headaches and migraines.
Abnormal changes in the body can lead to a poor immune system. Your immune system is what helps you fight off infections, cancer, the flu, and other common illnesses. Antibiotics have been the solution for most of the illness that can take a toll on the immune system; however they’re not always the best solution for every case.
There are many ways you can strengthen your immune system, and some of them work better than others. A healthy diet can always improve your overall health, along with daily exercise. Vitamin D and C, and sleep help maintain the immune system substantially. Vitamin C and D are important to help you fight off diseases. Chiropractic treatment is also known to be beneficial for your immune system and overall health.
Chiropractic adjustments relieve stress from the nerve system, and many chiropractors recommend regular chiropractic care for everyone because of its benefits. Nowadays, a lot of insurances are starting to cover chiropractic care, so it isn’t an out of pocket expense.
Your spine has spinal lesions that are associated with the spine activity. If your spinal lesions are misaligned, your immune system’s regulatory cells that are released into the blood circulation are altered. White blood cells, the cells that destroy the bad cells, have been shown to be enhanced through chiropractic care. When your spine isn’t aligned, the stress response of the nervous system sends a reaction to your brain, which can cause insulin resistance. With insulin resistance, you are more susceptible to diabetes, heart disease, obesity, depression and other illnesses.
Chiropractic care has many benefits. It can be one of the most promising benefits for the immune system. Many people see chiropractors to keep their immune system in balance and to sustain a healthy and rewarding lifestyle. Your chiropractor will be able to create a balanced chiropractic treatment plan specifically for you and what you’re looking to get out of the care.
About the Author:
Westside Chiropractic Dr. Lisa Owen, a chiropractor in Plantation, FL is happy to bring you this article about chiropractic care and the immune system. If you are interested in Plantation chiropractic care, please be sure to check out her website today.
Nina’s Experience of Chiropractic Care
January 28, 2013
Are Antioxidants REALLY Good For You?
January 23, 2013
From the latest Scientific American, the long held theory of free radical damage being the sole factor in again and disease is being significantly challenged. From a healthcare practitioner point of view, this is blasphemy!! But one can not deny the science that is out there! This theory began when research discovered that people who ate more fruits and vegetables had longer life spans. It stood to reason that isolating the substances from fruits and veggies would produce similar results.
The theory tested was if an organism had an abundance of free radicals an no way to neutralize them – with antioxidants- that their life span would be shortened and they would contract more disease. When researchers performed experiments on genetically altered worms that produced no antioxidants, they found their life span was longer!
The scientists further concluded that free radicals served to turn on cellular repair and renewal.
How I am applying this accumulation of data is to continue to supplement with a WHOLE FOOD supplement that supplies fruits and vegetables, but no extractions of vitamins from those. Greens First is an excellent addition to your eating for optimum performance and inclusion of enough fruits and veggies. Pick some up for you and your family at our office today!
February 10 Day Detox Sign Up!
January 17, 2013
There’s no better way to get a jump start on healthy eating habits than with a gentle 10-day detox. You asked for it…so it’s back!! 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:
A guided meal plan for 10 days, plus dietary suggestions for post-detox meals.
A complete shopping list.
Metagenics Ultra Clear Medical Food.
Metagenics Adva Clear Capsules.
Group meetings in advance to get all your questions answered.
Group support and communication throughout the 10-Day Detox.
The next 10-Day Detox session is February 4th-13th, 2013. Deadline to register is January 28th. You must attend a pre-detox meeting at Rozenhart Family Chiropractic prior to participation in the program on February 1st at 6:30pm.You do not have to be a practice member to join us, so feel free to invite your family and friends! If you are not a practice member, your fee includes your first spinal exam, nerve scan and any necessary X-rays!
Pricing:
$197, which includes all your supplements and materials. You MUST attend a pre-detox meeting on Friday, February 1st at 6:30pm at RFC
Repeat Participants, $177
Non-Practice Members , $227 which includes a spinal exam, nerve scan and any necessary X-rays!
We look forward to your success! Call us at 408-979-9999 to get registered!
I Failed…What Now?
October 9, 2012
So I ran in the Rock N Roll Half Marathon on the weekend and I had a goal in mind. I really wanted to finish in under 2 hours. I ran my first half marathon earlier this year and finished in 2:04. This time, I really wanted to break that time.
Well, I didn’t. I finished in 2:15. True, it is an accomplishment to complete it, and many people would be happy with that time. This was not about anyone else though, it was about me. So now what??
First, I had to realize that I hadn’t trained properly this time. I completed Tough Mudder 2 weeks ago and the longest distance I had run before that was 8 miles, one week before Tough Mudder. I needed to train for speed if I wanted to get a personal best time!
Second, I tried to do too many things at once. I was also doing our 10 Day Detox program and was in the middle of fruits, veggies and shakes only days when I ran. Although eating that way is great for a little exercise, I didn’t have enough gas in the tank to set a personal best on a half marathon. I was on track to finish in 2 hours until the 9 mile mark….then….I ….slowed….way…down.
Lesson #1: Training makes all the difference! You can do ANYTHING if you train properly!
Lesson #2: Don’t try to OVER DO it! I really like to push myself to realize my limits…I found them!
Now what? Set a new goal, let some time pass and register for the next half…early next year! Who is with me??
Lessons Learned From Doing Something Tough
September 26, 2012
As many of you know, I completed my second Tough Mudder course last weekend. Many of you thought I was crazy, and at some points I thought so too! Living fully to me means pushing myself beyond what I believe I am capable of doing- physically, mentally and emotionally.
This course is designed to NOT be a race, but a course that you complete with your team for the purposes of team building and support, encouragement and FUN!
Team of 2!
Mudder Pledge
The first big lesson I received from this year’s course is that the TEAM makes all the difference. Because of a few miscommunications and transportation challenges, the team I ran with was a team of 2! Me and my teammate- fantastic acupuncturist Ann Marie Deas- recruited some help along the way to get over the big walls but we both really missed the team support we had last year. 12 of us did it together last year and our experience was entirely different.
Who is on your team in your LIFE that supports and encourages you to go the extra mile or take the step you don’t think you can?
Secondly, I learned AGAIN, that fear is only in your mind!! I completed 2 obstacles that I was VERY afraid to attempt. The Boa Constrictor-2 long narrow tubes 20 feet long, filled with water, mud and people to crawl through. The Electric Eel, crawling through a 20 foot long platform filled with 6 inches of water while electrically charged wires hang down over your back. YIKES! I was SCARED but did it anyway.
What are you afraid of?? I encourage you to feel it and do it anyway. Maybe it’s starting a new project, letting an unhealthy relationship go, making a new friend, trying a new activity?? DO IT! It is so much better to look back and say “I can’t believe I did that” than say ” I wish I would have done that”.
Those are some MUDDY shoes!
10 Day Detox is Back. October 1st-10th!
September 13, 2012
There’s no better way to get a jump start on healthy eating habits than with a gentle 10-day detox. You asked for it…so it’s back!! 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:
A guided meal plan for 10 days, plus dietary suggestions for post-detox meals.
A complete shopping list.
Metagenics Ultra Clear Medical Food.
Metagenics Adva Clear Capsules.
Group meetings in advance to get all your questions answered.
Group support and communication throughout the 10-Day Detox.
The next 10-Day Detox session starts on October 1st, 2012. Deadline to register is September 24th. You must attend a pre-detox meeting at Rozenhart Family Chiropractic prior to participation in the program on September 28th at 6:30pm.You do not have to be a practice member to join us, so feel free to invite your family and friends! If you are not a practice member, your fee includes your first spinal exam, nerve scan and any necessary X-rays!
Pricing:
$197, which includes all your supplements and materials. You MUST attend a pre-detox meeting on Friday, September 28th at 6:30pm at RFC
Repeat Participants, $177
Non-Practice Members , $227 which includes a spinal exam, nerve scan and any necessary X-rays!
We look forward to your success! Call Erika at 408-979-9999 to get registered!
Nutrition Workshop!
August 22, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012 7pm
This workshop explains the proper methods of combining appropriate food groups for optimum digestion, maximum energy and also, if sensibly applied, will result in weight loss for those that need to shed some extra pounds.
They also uncover the secrets to fueling your immune system and eating to decrease your risk of cancer! This is a rare lecture in that we will actually show you how NOT to become a patient of any Doctor.
Friends and Family Are Welcome
Cost: Bring a donation of canned foods for the Second Harvest Food Bank!
Please Register by calling Erika at 408-979-9999
Thank You Silicon Valley
