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Performance Chiropractic & Wellness
June 2012 Issue
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Greetings!
June is here and for many it's the home stretch to summer vacation. June can be a stressful month however with exams, graduation ceremonies and changing childcare schedules. This month we'll focus on tips for reducing that stress. All of our practitioners use various treatment techniques and we'll talk a little about them below. Are you stressed? Take our quiz to find out.
Our complimentary health seminar this month is on Supplements. Common questions like "What is recommended to take daily?" and "Why are Naturopathic supplements better than drug store brands?" will be answered. We encourage you to bring along your supplements to examine their ingredients and quality. More information below. New to Performance: Hot Stone Massage
Registered Massage Therapists Lorraine and Carissa are now offering this ultimate relaxation therapy. The massage is done with smooth, heated stones for a deep penetrating heat to your sore and fatigued muscles. Whether you are looking for a relaxation experience beyond compare, or a therapeutic massage, the benefits of hot stone massage can be experienced by all. Note: prices are different from the usual massage therapy sessions. Please contact reception for more information or to book in.
**Share this email newsletter with a friend and your name will be entered into our draw to win a $75 voucher for any service in our clinic. Cheers, Monica Wellness Coordinator and Office Manager   
PS Past newsletters can be viewed here. |
Join us for our Monthly Seminar Series
Supplements
The good, the essential and examining the importance of quality.
When: Monday June 18 @ 7pm
Presenting:
- top 4 supplements everyone should take
- why is it important to take good quality supplements?
- Dietary supplements Vs. Nutraceutical
- fillers and preservatives, binders and coloring agents in your supplements
- the importance of Vitamin D, probiotics, multivitamins and fish oils
*Our seminars have been filling up so please RSVP in advance.
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Acupuncture for Stress
During times of stress our sympathetic nervous system kicks in and facilitates what is called the "fight or flight" response. The heart rate increases, our pupils dilate, and our digestion temporarily shuts down. Our body directs blood to our extremities, so that if needed, we can either fight what is threatening us, or turn and run if the threat is too big. Cortisol, the body's stress hormone elevates, blood pressure increases, and our immune function is suppressed. Over time, these symptoms become worse and can develop into anxiety, depression, fatigue, digestive problems, and tension headaches.
In Chinese medicine, stress, anxiety, depression or any strong emotion interrupts the smooth flow of energy throughout the body. According to Chinese medical theory, energy flows through our body through a network of "meridians", almost like a highway system. Stress, anger, or any intense emotion acts like a traffic jam, blocking the free flow of energy in the body.
For example, many people who are very stressed, complain of upper back, shoulder and neck pain. Students included! Read more.
It has a very calming and relaxing effect from that any anxious or stressed person could greatly benefit!
Alexandra Herold, Registered Acupuncturist is available for bookings on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday and is accepting new patients. You're also welcome to book in for a complimentary consultation for more information.
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How Stress Affects Your Health
What is Stress?
Stress is generally defined as any influence that disrupts the body from its normal state. These influences can be emotional, physical, social, financial or can be other factors that require a response.
Stress and the adrenal glands are directly related. The adrenal glands sit atop the kidneys and their main purpose is to allow us to handle the stress our body is subjected to everyday. The glands produce cortisol, also called "the stress hormone", which is produced when we are in a stressful situation, need sudden energy, or are experiencing illness. Cortisol plays an important role in the body's regulation of cardiovascular function and fat, protein and carbohydrate utilization. When the body experiences stress, cortisol secretion increases. If we live with chronic stress, the adrenal glands will constantly supply cortisol and too much for too long will lead us to develop a number of adverse health conditions.
Elevated cortisol levels can have adverse effects on the immune system, memory, and sugar metabolism. Read more.
How can a Naturopath help?
Stress is a condition that is effectively treated by  Naturopathic medicine. We help you to identify stressors and contributing factors, work with you to devise ways on how to effectively manage your stress and give dietary and nutritional supplement suggestions to help your body cope with the increased requirements.
Recovery from adrenal fatigue is definitely possible. If you feel like you, or someone you know may have adrenal fatigue, the first step towards recovery is diagnosis and educating yourself about the disorder.
Dr Asal Shalviri, Naturopath is available for bookings Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and she is accepting new patients. You are also welcome to book in for a complimentary consultation for more information. |
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Chiropractic & The Immune System
Stressful periods often result in a depleted immune system. Sometimes your body will just give in and get sick once it's all over.
Are you spending hours in awkward positions studying? Your body may be acquiring misalignments of the spine (subluxations) that are interfering with your nervous system and thus your immune system.
Regular chiropractic check-ups can help you to maintain a healthy immune system and stave off illnesses or allergies. A chiropractic adjustment will restore the balance of your nervous system and restore the flow of energy and information throughout the body.
So, are you and your children benefiting from regular chiropractic wellness care - especially in stressful times?
Our Chiropractors Dr Garret Kusch and Dr Ryan Flatt are available varying hours Monday to Saturday and are accepting new patients. You are also welcome to book in for a complimentary consultation for more information.
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Eating Seasonally - June
According to the BC Association of Farmers Markets the following fruit and vegetables are in season:
Apples, Cauliflower, Cherries, Chinese Vegetables, Chives, Cilantro, Lettuce, Peas, Potatoes, Radish, Rhubarb, Rosemary, Sage, Salad Greens, Spinach, Strawberries, Thyme, Turnips.
Seasonal Recipe 
Wheat Free Rhubarb Crumble
from Alive Magazine
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Massage Therapy and Stress
"Massage therapy, exercise/stretching, proper diet and relaxation exercise are all very effective parts of a stress management program" states Massage Therapist Rebecca Stewart.A therapeutic massage also stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which allows us to "rest and digest." This overrides the sympathetic nervous system that is activated during stressful times and causes the body's "fight or flight" responses as well as the above-mentioned symptoms. Massage can help the body to rest and restore normal function. The effects are increased blood and lymphatic flow, and optimized gastrointestinal efficiency, which creates improved immune response and lessened pain." "Massage therapy is one of the most underrated  and underutilized therapies that deals with musculoskeletal dysfunction. A registered massage therapist deals directly with the muscle using a gentle approach, involving pressure, stretching, kneading, heat/cold and home or work exercises to facilitate healthy muscle tissue and ease discomfort." Our Registered Massage Therapists work with clients of all ages including kids and teens. We have six therapists available varying hours Monday to Saturday. |
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| Brain Food for Exams
Doing well on an exam is more than just knowing your material. Preparing your mind and body for optimal performance is also key, whether you are taking a single test or preparing for a daylong exam.
Eating the right dinner the night before and a solid breakfast the day of is a good way to build an energy reserve -- while bringing along a healthy snack can replenish your energy and keep your brain sharp. Hunger pangs and a growling stomach could be a distraction. Refined sugars and caffeine may give an energy burst, but they also result in an energy crash and should be avoided.
Here are some brain foods that can boost your performance and increase your attention...
Read more
Jennifer Northrup, Wellness Coordinator and Holistic Nutrition Student says her top 3 foods for brain power when studying for her exams are: - Avocados
- Quinoa
- Wild Salmon
"Perfect combination of healthy fats, complex carb, and protein. Best when combined to make an amazing quinoa salad."
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"I hold my stress between my shoulders..."
is possibly the most common thing I hear as a Massage Therapist states Brad Greenwood.
Clients say this statement so casually they must believe I can visibly see this world they are carrying. They're so used to it that getting rid of it must seem like losing a limb. So where do we begin and what can be done about it?
Structurally the shoulder resembles the ball and socket joint of the hip, but with so much more range of motion, tissues grow tired of providing the support it needs. Top this off with poor, weak postural muscles, a desk job and you have a recipe for disaster. The shoulder, like so many things in life, excels through achieving balance. Tendonitis, bursitis, and rotator cuff tears of the shoulder generally all result from similar disharmony.
It becomes my job to allow your body to find your  balance. It's important to keep in mind that the muscles which support the shoulder span a great distance. From the base of your head (tension headaches) to the pecs to the mid/back-bra line there is an ultimate battle of tug-of-war taking place.
Releasing the proper tissues with techniques such as myofascial release, helps to combat the daily aches of your daily desk jockey and more specific conditions that come along with throwing, rowing and golfing.
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Practitioner Spotlight
Get to know Dr Asal Shalviri, Naturopath
How do you like to spend free time?
I like to spend my free time exercising, snowshoeing, and spending time with friends and family. In my free time I also like reading books.
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Tehran, Iran.
What is your favorite book?
"Tuesdays with Morrie"
If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not famous, living or dead, real or fictional, with whom would it be?
Neil Armstrong when he took the first step on the moon.
What is a food you just can't live without?
Avocados, it's creamy, delicious and packed with vitamins and minerals.
What is one thing that most people don't know about you?
I am obsessed with reality TV; I just pretend not to be.
Favorite album of all time is .... ?
A Rush Of Blood To The Head by Coldplay
What inspired you to become a Naturopathic Doctor?
After graduating from university with my bachelor degree I discovered naturopathic medicine which embraced all of my beliefs of what medicine should be. Throughout the years, I gained a greater understanding of how incredible the human body is and how unfortunate it is that so many people are suffering daily in a state of ill health.
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The Performance Team
Wellness Coordinators: Monica (Office Manager), Leah, Jennifer and Brittany
(Pictured above)
Chiropractors: Dr Ryan Flatt and Dr Garret Kusch
Naturopathic Doctor: Dr Asal Shalviri
Registered Acupuncturist: Alexandra Herold
Registered Massage Therapists: Rebecca Stewart, Brad Greenwood, Leah Fransen,
Carissa Wringe, Lorraine Hardie and Kelsy Kunzli
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Sincerely,
Monica Frost
Wellness Coordinator
Performance Chiropractic & Wellness
110 - 15252 32nd Ave
Surrey, BC
V3S 0R7
Ph: 604 535 7705 |
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