Near Perfect Minute #30

Here are some important nuances that illustrate the reason why measurements are an essential tracking tool.

Since last week: lost 2 lbs despite being less than strict on the food side.  But I have been trying fun new exercises at the gym and having a blast.  So the mensuration dropped from 130.75 to 125 inches.  This means that I lost fat and put on muscles at a good clip.  I like that!

How are you doing?

Near Perfect Minute #29

Happy New Year!

This marks the start of my series of Near Perfect Minutes that revolve around making the right food choices.

Over the years, I have presented several Nutrition Workshops.  I changed them profoundly as the information evolved.  But I always focused on what's good to eat and what you should absolutely avoid.  Never talked about weight loss.  Actually, I did, 1 slide stating that ideal weight is a good idea; good luck with that.

Well, all the requests and suggestions I got regarding these workshops revolved around one thing and one thing only.  For over 10 years, you have kept asking this one question... I want to lose weight, how do I do it?

Well... better late than never, here it is.  But to add to the fun, I will lose weight with you.  I realized, with a few pointed comments from Linda, that I would benefit from dropping 20 lbs.  I know how and I will share the step by step with you.  Please feel free to share your exploits and successes along the way!

First, let me tell you what I will measure.  I will track 2 numbers.  My weight, obviously.  And I will also measure the size of my waist+hips+right thigh+left thigh.  I use this measurement because I know that tweaks to my diet, combined with exercise, will result in changes in my shape as well as my weight.  And I want to know that if my weight is dropping at the expense of fat, not muscles.

My number?  130.75

What's yours?

Near Perfect Minute #28

Happy New Year!

Set you browser on THIS BLOG for the coming weeks, because I will start the year strong with the best eating advice anywhere!

Enjoy the festivities!

Dr. Jean-Marc

Near Perfect Minute #26

Inflammation is at the root of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, arthritis, Alzheimer's, auto immune diseases and more.  Today, I start a series of Near Perfect Minutes that will explore where inflammation comes from and what you can do about it.

First, and because I do not want to talk about food at this time of year, it is important to realize that subluxations of the spine both create inflammation and, this is crucial, choke your body's ability to respond properly.  So first step, most important and fundamental:  get adjusted regularly!

Dr. Jean-Marc

Click on the video to watch.

Near Perfect Minute #25

That's a lot of testimonials on that wall behind me!  Thank you!

Today's NP Minute is a quick exercise demo to help you relax during this hectic time of year.  Enjoy!

Dr. Jean-Marc

Near Perfect Minute #24

The frenzied Holiday season is here.  This is a key time to maintain optimal nervous system function and a primed immune system.  To do that, get adjusted, avoid sugar and remember, it's all for fun and celebration!

Near Perfect Minute is 2:10 long.

Don't forget our Holiday Raffle!  Lots of cool prizes!

Dr. Jean-Marc

Near Perfect Minute #23

Happy Thanksgiving!

An attitude of gratitude goes a long way towards preventing subluxations and promoting happiness!

Thank you to all our patients who donated food for the Bedford Food Pantry!

See you next week!

Video is 1minute 12 seconds short.

Near Perfect Minute #22

How long should a cold last?  No time!  That's how long.  I've been burning the candle at both ends and I just had one that lasted 11 hours.  The time it takes your body to overcome a cold is a good gauge of your general health status.  The longer it takes, the lower your resources.

In the video below, I described what I did in response to a cold.  First, remember that what I did for years before that has everything to do with my recovery rate.
The supplements I took were Total Virx (available at the office) and PineGold (I can order it for you if you can't find it).  i also got adjusted and ate a light meal of mostly veggies (cauliflower).

See you soon!

Wellness Minute # 21

Hangovers are the result of chemical toxicity overloading our body's ability to function properly.
To adapt in the short term, subluxations happen.  So could adjustments help recover quicker or is it just chemical and it'll take however long it takes to feel better?  
Well, it's all in the timing.  If you are still intoxicated, your body probably needs the subluxation as an adaptive tool.
But after that, it's all improved function.  And that usually means feeling better!  Here is the story:




Dr.Jean-Marc

Exercise. Often.

Thank God for the web!  I say that because the amount of information, articles and books establishing, detailing, formatting, cataloging, researching and expounding on the benefit and essential importance of exercise would take much more room than my house and office could hold.

I'll give you just a quick sample of why exercise MUST be part of your life on a routine basis:  exercise makes you feel good, makes you stronger, boosts your immune system, improves flexibility, improves cognitive functions, improves digestion, decrease cancer risk, good for your heart, good for you memory, reduces stress, improves sleep, improves memory, burns calories, makes you firm and attractive, improves libido, improves blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, improves balance...

Hey, why don't you send me what you know exercise helps YOU with!  Post a comment below.

Have a Near Perfect Day!

Dr. Jean-Marc

Life Univeristy Event 10/28/10 at Slak Chiropractic

Life University Student Recruitment Event!

At the office on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 7PM.  Please RSVP because food will be served!

I am really jazzed about this.  An opportunity to share and a great honor to be selected as a host office.

If you have ever considered a career in chiropractic or if you know a student who wishes to enter a growing field full of joy and rewards, please make sure they call in and sign-up!

Dr. Jean-Marc

Blood Pressure

This is a post from my friend Dr. Neil Bossenger from New Zealand.  I am reposting because it is one of the best written, informative article on the topic.  Enjoy!

http://spinewave.co.nz/high-blood-pressure-special-chiropractic-report/

Dr. Jean-Marc

Three Main Categories Causing Subluxation

Emotional, physical and chemical.  These are the root causes of life dimming subluxations.

• Step 1:  get adjusted to restore proper Life flow.  
• Step 2:  do the necessary lifestyle tweaks to minimize the production of new life dimming subluxations.

Dr. Jean-Marc

Adjustments lead to Creativity

Studies say increased creativity and decreased GERD after adjustments.  Does that mean that you dyspeptic people are not creative?  I don't know the answer to that question.  But I know ONE thing for sure: adjustments are GOOD for you!


Source info deep inside the following links.


http://chiropractors.asn.au//Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/CJA/CurrentIssues2010/Volume40/Vol40Issue2/default.htm#Marker1

http://journalchiroed.com/2010Spring/JCESpring2010PosterAbstracts.pdf

Stress

Stress Kills.  Adjustments relieve stress.  Therefore getting adjusted saves lives.

New Jersey Training

We're off to New Jersey!

Vitamin D3

Add vitamin D3 to your daily regimen.  5-10,000mg/day is the dose if you have adequate levels.  Much more is needed if you are deficient.  See articles below.

Dr. Jean-Marc

What We Have Learned About Vitamin D Dosing?
Integrative Medicine.  Vol. 9, no1, Feb/Mar 2010
Pizzorno J.
http://www.imjournal.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/archives.main

Randomized trial of vitamin D supplementation to prevent seasonal influenza A in schoolchildren.
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
May 2010
Urashima, M
http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/91/5/1255?maxtoshow=&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=1&author1=Urashima,+M&andorexacttitle=and&andorexacttitleabs=and&andorexactfulltext=and&searchid=1&FIRSTINDEX=0&sortspec=relevance&firstpage=1255&fdate=4/1/2010&tdate=6/30/2010&resourcetype=HWCIT

No-Flu Season

The flu season hoopla is about to start.  So, let me be first!  Before Big Pharma's marketing machine reaches too many of your brain cells.

Don't get the vaccine.  Don't let your friends get the vaccine.  Don't let your kids get the vaccine.  Don't let your parents get the vaccine.  I am making myself clear?

Do get adjusted, because it makes your body respond better.  Do eat well, fruits and veggies.  Do avoid sugar and processed foods (anything you don't prepare or know who made it).  Do exercise because it improves immune function.  Do get the amount of sleep you need, make sure you put yourself first.  Do control stress because the world will not change thanks to you worrying about it.  Do your best every waking minute and discover your inner greatness.

More Health, Less Stress, More Fun

Dr. Jean-Marc

Tylenol and Asthma

Here is the link to the source article:
http://www.thoracic.org/newsroom/press-releases/resources/isaac1.PDF

Get your kids checked by your chiropractor today!

Dr. Jean-Marc

Toxic World

Here the link to the article that got me all riled-up.

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/61764/title/Receipts_a_large_—_and_largely_ignored_—_source_of_BPA

Bottom line, there is so much garbage assaulting us everyday from know and unknown sources that we have to focus on defense.  The #1 strategy  is getting adjusted regularly in order to give your body the opportunity to cleanse itself efficiently.  #2 take your omega 3's.  #3 eat antioxidants.  #4 reduce stress.  #5 eat fresh, organic fruits and veggies.  The best defense is still a good offense.  We can't control the garbage attacking us every second of every day, but we can make sure we are equipped to deal with it.

Dr. Jean-Marc