The Atlas Times

Happy Thanksgiving!

Welcome to the following NEW PATIENTS!!

Jolene G.                     Matilda S.                    Giana G.                      Elizabeth G.

John M.                       Aaron S.                       Bruce J.                        Julie H.                     Cole S.

Thank you for your Referrals!!!

Esther G.                     Rebekah S. x2!            Joel H.                         Ann G. x2!

Ron S.                          Sally S.                         Dr. C

Welcome Back!!!!             

Bernadine H.                                                                           

Out of the office:

We will be closed Thanksgiving Day. We will be open Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday of Thanksgiving week, our usual hours of 8:30-5:30 (closed 1-3). We hope and pray you all have a blessed holiday with family and friends.

Patient Orientation Class is held once a week at 6:00pm. It is required attendance for new patients, but all are always welcome to attend.   See the front desk to sign up.  This month the class will be held Monday’s Nov. 11^th and 25th; and Wednesday’s Nov. 6^th and 20th.

FullScript

We want patients to know there is an easier way to keep up on your supplements. FullScript is an application that allows the doctor to create a file for you with all of your favorite supplements. You can access this file and order anytime you want (in your pj’s ) and have supplements delivered to you. This allows us to help you obtain the best supplements out there that are doctor prescribed and we don’t have to stock products that we don’t sell as much and expire. This helps everyone save money. All we need is your name as a patient and your email address. Please let your doctor know if you are interested in using this service. 

Patient Appreciation Days were here!!! 

We want to thank you for another successful Patient Appreciation Days! We collected 17 bags/boxes of food and $500 cash. These will be distributed to Bridge Street Mission and Hagar House as contributions. We thank our patients for your generosity. You help others in our community in need and we are grateful for your donations.  Our drawing resulted in 9 prizes going out to donators; they will be distributed as the donor winner is scheduled in the office. Thank you again for helping others in our community in need!!

Seasonal Back Pain and Injury

Fall and winter activities, specifically leaf raking and snow shoveling, can place great strain and stress on the spine.

Snow shoveling accounts for 11,500 hospital visits per year

Leaf raking caused 38,000 injuries in 2018

GOOD NEWS!   Raking and shoveling burns calories.   A 180-pound person burns 180 calories in 30 minutes while shoveling!

There are many factors that lead to injury, including:

·         Over-exertion

·         Poor posture

·         Falls/slips

·         Ignoring warning signs

·         Improper footwear

·         Using wrong equipment

·         Unstable foundation

PREVENTING SEASONAL INJURIES

·         Stretch- pay attention to neck, back, and shoulder muscles

·         Maintain an upright position and avoid twisting

·         Bend from the knees, not the back

·         Choose an appropriate sized shovel/rake

·         Take frequent breaks

·         Push the snow, do not lift it

·         Don’t overload to shovel

·         Don’t over-reach when raking, use small strokes

·         Don’t lift heavy bags

Please help us help you!

Seasonal Back Pain and Injury

Fall and winter activities, specifically leaf raking and snow shoveling, can place great strain and stress on the spine.

Snow shoveling accounts for 11,500 hospital visits per year

Leaf raking caused 38,000 injuries in 2018

GOOD NEWS!  Raking and shoveling burns calories.  A 180-pound person burns 180 calories in 30 minutes while shoveling!

There are many factors that lead to injury, including:

•          Over-exertion

•          Poor posture

•          Falls/slips

•          Ignoring warning signs

•          Improper footwear

•          Using wrong equipment

•          Unstable foundation

PREVENTING SEASONAL INJURIES

•          Stretch- pay attention to neck, back, and shoulder muscles

•          Maintain an upright position and avoid twisting

•          Bend from the knees, not the back

•          Choose an appropriate sized shovel/rake

•          Take frequent breaks

•          Push the snow, do not lift it

•          Don’t overload to shovel

•          Don’t over-reach when raking, use small strokes

•          Don’t lift heavy bags

Condition of the Month 

Nutrition

Have you noticed how infrequently Dr. Borski and Dr Baker are ill?  They each do several things to make sure they stay well so they can care for their patients without interruption.  They actively work at it! Here are their “secrets” for mostly good health:

Get adjusted regularly to keep the nervous system working at peak performance to help other systems and immune function stay at optimal levels.

Eat organic as much as possible.  If you really want to feel better, get rid of unexplained aches and pains, reduce your chances of getting arthritis, cancer, diabetes, MS, ALS, heart disease/cholesterol issues, unexplained headaches, fatigue, syndrome x, and or high blood pressure you have to change what you eat!  

One thing that has been made clear is that you can take great 

supplements of all kinds but if you continue to eat a typical American diet it won’t make a big enough difference. Here’s a few GOOD CHOICES to keep in mind:

Almonds (raw nuts)                                             Dark Chocolate           

Fish                                                                          Red Wine w/o preservatives

Lean protein                                                        Garlic, turmeric, ginger spices

Fruits and veggies

Get enough rest.   This is so important and often corners are cut here.  If you have irregular hours this will greatly affect your health negatively over time.   Doubly important when it comes to children!

Take supplements.   Our food supply is very poor nutritionally compared to decades ago, full of toxins and most of us don’t consistently make wise choices- we eat a heavy western diet

Size, lifestyle, age and health history will affect the supplements and amounts different people need.  With that in mind here is a list of supplements we find beneficial to consider as a good starting point:

A good multi-vitamin (QUALITY is everything!)                                  

Calcium-Magnesium

EPA/DHA; fish/cod liver oil

CoQ10

Vitamin D

-Remember the Dynamic Health Drink can supply some of these nutrients as well as digestive and proteolytic enzymes, which we need more as we age.

Exercise – do a little something everyday for even 15-30 minutes.  Do something you enjoy!  

Each day is a new opportunity to regain your health!

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Applesauce

Ingredients

6 medium (2 pounds) sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 ½ cups applesauce

2/3cup packed brown sugar

3tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2cup chopped nuts, toasted

Directions

1.     Place sweet potatoes in 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients except nuts; spoon over potatoes.

2.      Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until potatoes are very tender.

3.     Sprinkle with nuts.