Diamond Chiropractic

We are creatures of… habit. If we want to grow we must… change. They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result. If you keep on doing what you’re doing, you’ll just keep getting what you’re getting! So try changing it up a bit every once in awhile. You can start small with some of these suggestions:  • Take a different route to work – Is your car on autopilot every morning when you leave for work? Try taking a different route and maybe you’ll see something you’ve never seen before! • Try using your non-dominant hand – If you’re right-handed, try to eat, write, open a door or jar, dust or vacuum with your left hand. You might actually find it entertaining! • Re-arrange your furniture – Have you lived in the same house for umpteen years and the furniture has never been moved at all, in any room? Start with one room and move the furniture around – you’ll discover that may just get a fresh perspective and hide a...

Ask some parents about the worst time of day with their children, and they will answer with a resounding “Bedtime!” How can you make bedtime less of a chore and more relaxing for you and your child? Well maybe you should try some soothing bedtime rituals that slowly relax your child so that they can fall asleep on their own. Children feel secure when they have regular routines; they know what to expect and family rituals that you establish in your home give your child a sense of belonging. Here are some ideas for developing a regular relaxing bedtime routine: • Establish a regular time to begin your nightly bedtime routine and be consistent; consistency helps everyone know what to expect. • Begin with a warm bath to initiate the relaxation process. After the bath, perform the tooth brushing and hygiene routine and have your child use the bathroom for the last time. • After your child is dressed for bed, have him or her lie down for a gentle massage. During this time, you can sing to...

Turns out that holding onto resentment and anger hurts you more than the other person! When you carry around anger and resentments because of past hurts, it’s like you’re carrying a backpack filled with heavy rocks. The only person all those resentments hurt is you – because you’re the one they’re weighing down. Studies have confirmed that there is a link between reliving hurtful memories and stress – measured by heart rate, EMG and blood pressure. So…not forgiving causes stress and stress leads to…illness, nervous system interference, unhappiness, unfulfilled potential, strained relationships, the list goes on and on. The bottom line? Not forgiving negatively affects you and only you, no one else. So...is it really worth it? How to forgive what seems to be unforgivable? Try some of these tips: • Express the resentment – to the person directly if that’s at all possible. If not, write it in a letter that you can tear up or burn. Putting feelings either into words or on paper helps with ...

Diamond Chiropractic will donate $10 to Tailored for Education for every new patient who is referred in the months of February and March. Founded in 2011, Tailored for Education strives to increase school enrollment in developing countries by providing children with school uniforms. For millions of children around the globe, education represents the only way out of a life of entrenched poverty. Visit their website www.tailoredforeducation.org to get more info on current projects and how you can help!

Expecting a cold? Here's what you can do to help get one: *Eat a poor diet. Make sure your body lacks the vitamins and minerals it needs. Eat lots of processed foods. *Avoid rest. Stay up too late and do too much. *Stop exercising. Your lymph system depends on exercise to circulate germ-fighting fluids, so sit around and watch tv. *Think negative thoughts. Pay attention to news reports about outbreaks of the flu and to advertising for cold medications. *Invite stress. Expose yourself to temperature and humidity changes, along with worry. *Become dehydrated. Avoid drinking enough water. *Forget your appointments. Shun periodic chiropractic checkups that help you stay well.

We have evolved into a disposable society. We're lucky if our television lasts 10 years. Same with cars. Computers? two or three years, tops! We grumble every time we need an upgrade, but the truth is, few of us would prefer Windows 3.1 to our current operating system! Unlike mechanical devices, some say our bodies are designed to last 120 years.. or possibly even longer. To achieve this feat, our bodies are designed to survive. In fact, many everyday symptoms are merely our body's innate survival strategies at work, keeping us alive and as healthy as possible without any conscious input from us. Runny nose? Survival strategy. Extra mucus production enhances immune system function, helping to fend off cold and flu bugs. Butterflies in your stomach? Survival strategy. Warns you of an imagined impending physical or emotional threat. Bleeding from a cut? Survival strategy. Blood contact with the air invokes the body's clotting response. Gas? Survival strategy. Remove toxic...

Diamond Chiropractic was able to donate $90 to The Loon Preservation Committee due to the patient referrals received in the month of September. We would like to thank you for your referrals and for helping the Loon. You can find more info on how you can continue to help this beautiful creature at www.loon.org. Our next promotion which will be continuing through the months of October and November will be supporting P2V. P2V is a nonprofit organization that matches veterans and shelter animals. Stay tuned for more info.