Our April newsletter is here! This month features gardening tips. You can read this newsletter here, or click the picture below for the printable pdf.
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It’s about that time of year where many of us are starting to plant their own gardens. More and more people are turning to raising their own fruits and vegetables. There are many benefits with this ranging from lower costs for food, eating healthier, having fresher produce, and having access to foods you enjoy the most. Many people who go this route inevitably reach the point where they grow more fruits and vegetables than they can consume. There are many solutions to this, such as canning and storing them, giving them to friends and family, selling them to the neighborhood or a local Farmers’ Market, or giving them to your favorite Chiropractor–as some of our wonderful patients have done!
Now some of you may not have considered it, but one more thing you can do is donate the extra produce to your local food shelter. This serves a need for them, as well as helps you from letting any foods go to waste. Did I mention that doing this good deed will also help others that are in need?
Here in Mankato, the local ECHO Food Shelter is always in need of donations from the community. The success of food shelters like this is dependent on the charitable donations from all of us. The Mankato ECHO Food Shelter recommends that you harvest your produce when they are ripe. You can take them down to the shelter at 614 N. 2nd Street here in Mankato. They recommend that you do so early in the week, such as Monday or Tuesday. This will help people get them while they are fresh. If you wish, you may feel free to drop them off at our office during your next visit, and we will gladly transport them for you. Thank you for all the support!
Dr. B on KTOE for the Arthritis Walk!
Dr. Bobendrier was on the air with The Bear of Mankato’s own KTOE, discussing this year’s Arthritis Walk in Mankato, MN. The interview aired this week on Tuesday April 13th at 2:15 PM and Wednesday April 14th at 6:30 PM. If you missed it, please listen to the entire interview below.
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The next Relay for Life will take place Friday July 16, 2008 at the Ray Erlandson Park located at 101 N. Belmont, Mankato, MN. Discover Chiropractic is proud to announce that we will be teaming up with the Rasmussen Student Senate to bring back the Heart Beaters this year!
In the upcoming weeks, we will be working diligently to raise money, gather donations, and add team members. If you would like to join our team, or make a donation, please see our page here or click on the logo below.
Support the Heart Beaters by clicking on the beating heart!
We welcome everyone to join us at the event or make a donation to team Heart Beaters. All proceeds go towards the cause to fight cancer. The Relay for Life is a community event that the American Cancer Society conducts in all areas of the country.
DID YOU HEAR?
If you didn’t know, we will be having a Bowlathon at the WOW! Zone to help raise money for the Relay for Life. To learn more about it, see our post here.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Cancer affects millions of people across the globe and many people right here in our hometown. By making a donation, you will be a part of Relay For Life® to celebrate survivors, remember the people we’ve lost to cancer, and fight back against this disease.
For more information about the Relay for Life, visit the American Cancer Society.
To make a donation, please call us at 507-720-0742!
Teams for the Relay for Life will be hosting a bowlathon event at the WOW Zone! to raise money for this year’s event. If you like to bowl, this is a great opportunity to connect with family and friends to help raise funds to benefit the Blue Earth County Relay for Life to be held on July 16th and 17th at Ray Erlandson Park on Victory Drive.
This year’s bowlathon will take place on Wednesday June 16th, 2010 at the WOW Zone! They are located at 2030 Adams Street in Mankato. We are asking for you help! Organize yourself into teams of 4 or 5 and sign up for this exciting event. There is a $5 entry fee for each participant. Register your team by June 2, 2010 by filling out this REGISTRATION FORM. Once you have completed this, start talking to friends, family, coworkers, and anyone you know. Ask them to make a donation to your team to sponsor your participation.
Most importantly, have fun! Have a team theme or costume if you like. We will be giving out prizes for the best themes, the top fundraisers, and the top scoring teams.
If you have any questions, please call Dr. Debra Bobendrier (Dr. B) or Dr. Cuong Huynh (Dr. C) at 720-0742.
THANK YOU to everyone for helping!
The Relay for Life is a community event to help raise funds for cancer research, and more importantly, to honor those who have battled the deadly disease. The event is sponsored by the American Cancer Society, and flourishes with the help of the community. To learn more about the Relay for Life, read here about Discover Chiropractic’s involvement in the previous years.
I’m sure we all know at least one person who suffers from some form of arthritis, so here is a chance to show your support for those loved ones and help raise money to fight arthritis. The Mankato Arthritis Walk will take place this year on May 1st at Spring Lake Park. Registration will start at 9:30 AM and the walk will begin at 10:15 AM.
Discover Chiropractic will be helping with this year’s event. If you would like to find out how you can help or make a donation, please call us at 507-720-0742.
What Is Arthritis?
Arthritis comes in many forms, but most of us think of it as a deterioration of the joints. Some of the most common forms of arthritis are degenerative joint disease (also known as DJD or osteoarthritis) and rheumatoid arthritis. Most people think of arthritis as a normal condition everyone gets as they get older, but this is not true. Arthritis can be found in all age groups. The Arthritis Foundation estimates that about 46 million Americans have been diagnosed with arthritis, including a staggering 300,000 kids under the age of 18. With such numbers, it is no wonder that it is the number one cause of disability in America.
I just watched an interesting video regarding Anthem Blue Cross of California here, yet another one of the many health insurance companies out there. In the economic and health care crisis our country is in, they reported a $2.9 billion profit just in the last quarter of 2009. Before you say anything else, let me be clear that is not a typo. Yes, we are talking about billions of dollars. A lot of us seeing this are probably thinking that we wish we were in such a crisis that we were only making that much in a lifetime, let alone one quarter of one year. But unfortunately, most of us are not in that position.
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If you are like almot everyone else, what you have seen over the years is that your insurance premiums have risen. You would expect that paying higher premiums would get you better coverage, and yet somehow your coverage for care has become more and more limited. The math just doesn’t add up. From figures like these, I think we can start to get an idea where all our money really goes.
We keep waiting for that miracle day where our coverage gets better or costs go down, but that just isn’t happening. But the thing is, it’s not completely out of your hands. You can do something about it. I am not proposing a revolt against these companies, or anything like that (though you have consider that temptation), but I have to continue to ask: Wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t have to keep throwing your money away to some insurance company?
What I do encourage is that you take your health into your own hands. You have heard a lot about the things that you need to do to fix your messes, but there comes a time when you need to stop talking and start acting. It won’t change the whole world overnight, but it can change yours. You know about all the bad things you shouldn’t do, such as smoking and drinking too much. Let’s not forget about all the things you should do to be more active in your health. You can take care of your body properly so that it can take care of you. I just spoke with a gentleman today that is retired and in his 60’s. He was telling me how he’s never been in as good of shape as he is today because he now eats the right foods, sleeps well, exercises regularly, and enjoys life. He was telling me how he could clean all the snow off his driveway and sidewalks and not have an issue with his low back.
I hear about stories like this all the time. Unfortunately in my line of work, I also often hear about the stories that aren’t like this–and often times, these same individuals have been sold on the idea that there is an easy answer, and personal responsibility is not a part of it. The gentleman’s story shines a glimmer of hope for everyone else. It IS possible to live healthy and active at any age. You don’t have to accept being in pain and suffering just because you get older, but you DO have to be active in taking care of yourself and your loved ones.
Our February newsletter is here! This month features osteoporosis and tips. You can read this newsletter here, or click the picture below for the printable pdf.
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In Loving Memory
Bernice Bobendrier
August 19, 1914 - January 10, 2010
The Bone-Breaking Truth About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a silent, yet dangerous, condition that affects millions of people in the United States. Although most people think of this as a “women’s disease” — and it’s true that women are 4 times more likely than men to suffer from osteoporosis — about 20% of those affected by osteoporosis are men.
The basic physiology behind osteoporosis is that bones lose density, making them fragile and increasing the likelihood of them breaking. Most of your bone density is acquired by age 20, and then they slowly start losing density from that point on. This may make it seem like we are all doomed to have osteoporosis some day, but there are many measures you can take to ensure that your bones stay healthy all your life!
The first step is to recognize whether you have any risk factors that increase your likelihood of getting osteoporosis. Some common risk factors include:
These are risk factors over which you have no control. The best thing you can do is to be aware of your risk and do your best to prevent accelerated loss of bone density. True prevention of osteoporosis starts early in life; parents should teach their children healthy eating and exercise habits to not only encourage overall health, but to ensure healthy bones for a lifetime. Preventive measures include:
These preventive measures are not unfamiliar to most of us. It seems easy to do the right things to prevent osteoporosis; it’s not doing the wrong things that is more difficult. Things to stay away from would be:
A few of these are surprising. Caffeine, smoking, and inactivity seem obviously unhealthy, but what about spinach and wheat bran? Aren’t those healthy things? The answer is yes, they are healthy. They are packed full of nutritious elements that are important for a healthy diet. However, when talking specifically about osteoporosis and calcium absorption, spinach actually inhibits, or prevents, calcium absorption because it contains oxalate. Spinach, contrary to popular belief, is not a good source of calcium because our bodies cannot absorb it. Wheat bran also prevents calcium from being absorbed when eaten with calcium-rich foods. Therefore, if you take a calcium supplement or eat yogurt for your calcium, do so two or more hours before or after you have your whole wheat products.
There is a long list of medications taken for various conditions that can also accelerate bone loss, so be sure to talk to your doctor about these risks before you begin any treatment.
Another condition that is common in older age is chronic pain. One of the best forms of alternative treatment for chronic pain is Chiropractic care. Often, elderly people believe that Chiropractic care is not an option because of their decreased bone density. A spinal adjustment can be quite forceful if done manually, and it has been shown that a side effect can be fractures of bones where there is decreased bone density. However, there are other ways to provide spinal adjustments that do not cause fractures. The doctors at Discover Chiropractic are trained in Activator Methods, an adjusting technique that utilizes a small instrument that provides the adjustment without the twisting, popping, or cracking of a manual adjustment. The Activator has been shown to be a safe and effective way to adjust those with osteoporosis, and is the only Chiropractic adjusting instrument that has been approved by Medicare.
You do not need to live in pain! Fear no longer needs to hold you back from receiving Chiropractic adjustments. With Activator Methods, you too can benefit from Chiropractic care!
Source: National Osteoporosis Foundation. www.nof.org
Our October newsletter is here! This month features healthy choices and tips. You can read this newsletter here, or click the picture below for the printable pdf.
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