The condition we look for, subluxation, degrades body function over time with very few symptoms. It’s hard to detect and correct without professional training, which is why everyone – even chiropractors – need regular exams and adjustments.

So who is chiropractic care for? Although most people think it’s for those with a back problem, stress related problem or other health problem, it is also good for anyone looking to progress their health, happiness and improve their productivity. Positive side effects include better energy, better elimination, better digestion, more energy and better sleep.

Want more information about how chiropractic care might help you? Call us at 408-979-9999.

To make sure we’re all on the same page, decompressing means releasing the tension on your central nervous system. This helps ensure your nervous system is working optimally.

Here are three ways you can decompress, or release tension, at home, work or wherever you may be:

1. Walk for 10 minutes. The 50:10 rule works well – especially for those that sit at a desk allday. For every 50 minutes of sitting, get up and move for the next 10 minutes. Walk, stretch or drink a glass of water – then get back to your project.
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   Breathe deeply. It’s common for stressed people to take shallow breaths, so practice breathing deeply – 5 counts in and 5 counts out. Slowing down and paying attention to every breath forces our nervous system into a relaxed state.

3. Laugh. Laughing increases oxygenation to our entire body – there is even research that suggests it activates parts of our immune system as well! Hang out with people who make you laugh, rent some funny movies and laugh out loud!

Stress management is one of the keys to living a long, happy life and this seems like an easy way to reduce anxiety and relieve tension.

The study concludes by saying that it shows that all of us need someone to call that will calm us down and get us to our happy place again!

Who do you call when you need a pick-me up?

A study of British civil servants showed that those working 11 hour days showed a 60% increase in the likelihood of having an adverse cardiac event than those who clocked out after 7 hours.

Although this study was done on people working in an office environment, I believe that you can extend these finding to those also working at home! A healthy, happy life is about finding balance. On your deathbed, you won’t be saying “I wish I had worked more” – no one does- find those activities you enjoy  that PULL you away from your work!

How do YOU find balance in your life??

A few minutes into the movie I was touched by the thought of Robert Downey Jr.’s incredible acting gift. It struck me that he would have been the next on the list of celebrities dying from drug addiction. It is so awesome to watch someone working in their gifts and having moved past a surely trying time in his life.

Toward the end of the movie there is a party scene where DJ AM is spinning records. If you don’t know him , he was Adam Goldstein who had 11 years of sobriety from drug addiction under his belt when he survived a small plane crash.  Because of that event he was prescribed prescription drugs to cope with post traumatic stress the accident caused. He was resistant according to family because he knew what could possibly happen- a relapse.

How could his outcome have been different?

DJ AM died in August of last year from an accidental overdose of a mix of prescription medication including Oxycodone, Vicodin, Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax, Benadryl and Levamisole  and cocaine.

It was sad to watch two amazingly talented young people with such different outcomes.

What do you think the difference was?  How can we begin changing our culture’s mindset that the answers to our pain come in a pill, powder or potion?

• Ask friends and family members if they’re happy with their Chiropractor. Ask what they like about him/her?
• Look for offices close to you on the Internet and give them a call. Chiropractors know how important it is to show how caring and competent they are, so a well-trained, friendly person answering their phone is a good indicator of a solid office.
• Check out the Chiropractor’s website to get a feel for the office before your appointment. Does it give you insight about what to expect?

After making an appointment with a Chiropractor, here are a few questions to ask yourself during the session:

• Do they use any technology to assess you?
• Do they use X-rays to get a look inside?
• Does the Doctor perform an evaluation before any care is rendered?
• Does the Chiropractor tell you what’s wrong, how they can help and what a care plan is before care is rendered?
• When you meet with the Doctor, are you listened to?  Do you feel cared about?

Many people are concerned about finances when they call offices and call around to price compare or to see who will be covered by their insurance.  A word of caution: the old saying, “you get what you pay for” is also true in health care.  We’ve found that doctors who don’t participate in insurance plans are able to give you the care you truly need without being severely limited by insurance regulators.

To find out if we can help you and how we can be your chiropractor please call 408-979-9999 and ask a few questions!

Stress levels are at an all time high. With the lingering downturn in the economy, stress is challenging our resiliency and impacting our quality of life like never before. Stress Less America was created to give you access to free stress relieving information, products and services to help you positively deal with stress.

Here are 10 easy de-stressing tips that can go a long way:

1. Go for a walk or head to the gym.
2. Drink plenty of water and eat small, nutritious snacks.
3. Be grateful. Thank someone instead of getting annoyed.
4. Laugh.
5. Become a child again: draw, paint, dance, read or pull out the Play-Doh.
6. Go outside. Even 5 minutes of fresh air can help.
7. Avoid stimulants and sugar.
8. Reward yourself. A relaxing bath or 30 min with a good book can do wonders.
9. Breathe slowly and deeply.
10. Get more sleep.

Visit www.stresslessamerica.com for even more de-stressing ideas.

In California, prior to entering chiropractic college, the aspiring doctor embarks on 4 years of pre-med undergraduate studies. Once completed, the student must finish an additional 4 years of studies at a chiropractic college. This includes extensive training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, neurology, radiology, differential diagnosis, chiropractic adjusting techniques, biomechanics, and other health-related studies.

In addition, prior to graduation, each student must successfully complete several hundred clinical hours of “real” patient management under professional supervision.

Lastly, near graduation, the new doctors of chiropractic must successfully complete rigorous National and State Board examinations prior to obtaining a license to practice. Once licensed, most states require that chiropractors receive annual continuing education to ensure that a high level of competency is maintained.

We take great pride in the high level of care we are able to provide to our patients at Rozenhart Chiropractic. Next time you’re in their office and see our chiropractic licenses and certificates on the wall, you’ll know how hard we worked over 8+ years in order to provide you with the best possible care!

Centenarians, the fastest growing segment of our population, have endured incredible stress during their lifetimes.  How many recessions do you think a 100 year old person has lived through?  The answer is an astounding 21 recessions plus the great depression. The moral of the story is that even though times are tough, you’re going to make it. We want you to make it in style.

Stress Less America was created to give you access to free stress relieving information, products and services to help you positively deal with stress.

Visit www.stresslessamerica.com to start de-stressing now. Corporate and organizational sponsors of Stress Less America include 100 Year Lifestyle providers around the country as well as Gold’s Gym, Les Mills, Nightingale Conant, The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors and dotFIT. In addition to the information provided by these sponsors, here are some additional tips to help you Stress Less.

Exercise is a crucial element of stress management. When you perceive things as stressful, your brain sends a message to your body over your nervous system and tells your body to produce chemicals that are meant for physical activity. Your heart beats faster, your muscles contract, and your breathing increases. When you exercise, this energy gets burned off. When you don’t, this energy wears and tears on your body and begins to break it down. Chronic stress can strain your nervous system, spine, muscles and heart and lead to many health problems.

Through Stress Less America, you can customize your own fitness and weight loss or healthy eating plan online. You can try this incredible resource for 14 days free or sign up and make it your lifestyle. As an alternative you can receive a 24 day pass to 24 Hour Fitness on Hillsdale Avenue if you call Dondo at 408-723-2639. Thank you 24 Hour for opening your doors to all of us.

You can also receive a free week of fitness classes, thanks to Les Mills. With thousands of locations in health clubs nationwide, they provide the perfect fitness solution to help you burn off stress in a group environment, which can give you strong social support as well.

Good nutrition is also a very important component of helping your body cope with stress. There are some foods such as red meat, white flour, white sugar and alcohol to name a few that are hard to digest and cause stress to your body. Healthier foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, legumes, brown rice and 100% whole wheat flour are much better choices.

Through Stress Less America, you and your family can receive a free spinal stress screening through offices affiliated with The 100 Year Lifestyle, including ours. Chiropractic care can provide substantial relief for a stressful life and give you the framework for a healthy, stress-free lifestyle.

If you are stressed by finances, you can download special forms prepared by NAPFA, as well as find a link to a NAPFA representative near you.

There’s more available to you online. Don’t let stress get you down. Visit www.stresslessamerica.com and begin de-stressing now.  Invite your family and friends to call us today at 408-979-9999 to arrange for their Free Spinal Stress Screening.

1. 90 degree rule.  Your hips and knees should make 90 degree angles when you are sitting back in your chair.  Usually you will have a fixed desk height so you may need to add a block under your feet if you are shorter.

2. Support your arms.  Use a chair with adjustable armrests.  If this is not possible, move your keyboard into your lap so your arms can rest comfortably in your lap on the keyboard.

3. Make sure your monitor is at eye level. Have a co -worker/spouse look at you from the side and confirm that you are not looking down at your monitor.  This will cause undue stress and strain on your neck.

4.Make sure to drop your shoulders when you are sitting and remember to breathe!  When stress hits, our shoulders become earrings and we  breathe very shallowly.  To reduce the effects of stress on our bodies, we need to be mindful of our breathing at all times.

5. Take breaks every 30 minutes. Look up, grasp your hands together behind your back and pull your shoulder blades together as you stretch on your way to grab more water or to the restroom.  Set a timer across the room if you need to so you at least have to get up to reset it.

If you need further help with your workstation please do not hesitate to contact us at 408-979-9999.