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“Spring into Health” - Gardiner Chiropractic

What is new at GFC?

Try out our new line of all natural, plant based supplements by a Canadian company named “Nature’s Sunshine”. Joanne, one of our amazing RMT’s, offers cranial sacral treatments, which may be helpful for a variety of conditions including visual and speech challenges. Read more at www.gardinerchiropractic.com
She has recently returned to night school to take a Natural Nutrition program!

Special Interest

Our oldest patient to get adjusted this month was 90-year-old Laura, born 1918, the year the first frozen food was invented! Laura gets checked about every 6 weeks to keep her mobile and as healthy as possible. Our youngest patient was baby Madison who was checked when she was 5 days old!

You are all winners!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Valentines writing contest. Here are a few lines from the winning poems:
“She’s very busy running back and forth to help us all. She looks at x-rays, examines patients, and replies to every call. She keeps us healthy-even my dog, who got hit by a car. By the way he is fine now, running all over the yard.” a poem by Lou P.
“If you love being kind to your body, it should be automatic! Be adjusted and aligned as a patient of chiropractic. The office atmosphere is like none around, once you are aligned your health changes will be profound.” poem by Ron K.

Spring Gardening Tips and tidbits

Inactivity during the winter leads to shortening of your big back and leg muscles. Before you start, warm up your muscles. Have the right tools for the task. Ensure you drink plenty of fluids. Alternate between light and heavy jobs. Lift correctly. Take frequent breaks. Heavy loads and jobs should be shared. Kneel to plant and weed. There is a great store in Burlington called Lee Valley Tools that has wonderful tools and gardening supplies like stools and kneepads. Check it out at www.leevalley.com Regular adjustments during the spring will keep you limber and minimize back injury and fatigue.
Have a great gardening season!

Spring Allergies

Do you know of anyone who suffers from spring allergies? Suggest a chiropractic evaluation.
Adjustments have been proven to suppress the severity of allergic reactions by improving the function of the immune system. Dr. Amber also recommends a high dose of vitamin C daily and to avoid dangerous over the counter allergy medications. We have several patients who schedule more frequent adjustments during this time of year to help reduce their head congestion, sneezing, and headaches.

WHAT THE????

What is that cracking noise?
It is common, but not necessary to hear a cracking noise during the adjustment. This is called cavitation and it is the release of gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen from the joint space.
Out of the mouths of babes…Ethan, 5yrs old, says to his mom while leaving school “Mommy, did you know that this weekend Jesus comes back to life?” Mommy replies, “ Yes Ethan, this weekend is Easter.” Ethan smiles and says, “ I can’t wait to meet him!”

March is the month of the child at GFC!

Providing chiropractic care to kids has given me some of my most meaningful and rewarding experiences as a doctor. Children respond rapidly to chiropractic care because their bodies have not been submitted to decades of stress and strain. Recently some of our newest children patients have been helped with conditions such as knee pain, breathing difficulties, sleep disturbances, poor immunity and bed-wetting.
I have noticed a trend in our young patients and that is the dramatic increase in childhood weight problems. Parents must be the first defense and take an active role in their child’s diet and exercise. Teach good nutrition and healthy snacking at home. Teach portion control. Emphasize that exercise is not an option. Point out the benefits of healthy eating and exercise. Limit computer and TV time and get them outside playing.

Healthy Recipe- our favourite snacking loaf
Egg Free Chocolate Banana Loaf

1½ cups all-purpose flour(or whole wheat)
½ cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa butter
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 cup soya milk with 1 tsp vinegar added(or buttermilk)
¾ cup mashed banana
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x5 inch loaf pan or 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray or oil. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in bowl. Whisk together milk, mashed banana, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Fold milk mixture into flour mixture. Scoop batter into prepared pan. Bake loaf 50 to 60 minutes, muffins 18 to 22 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Yummy! Great with drizzled chocolate or icing.

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