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| Issue: # 20.0 | December/2010 |
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ASC HEALTH & WELLNESS NEWS
Greetings! Hello, ASC friends and family! In case you were wondering what happened to our Newsletters not to worry, they're back just in time for the holidays! This edition is packed with plenty of upcoming events, activities and articles to help you get active, and stay that way in the year ahead!
Remember, good health isn't a "when I have time" sort of thing. Time has no problem passing by with or without you actively participating! Creating a positive, healthy lifestyle means taking responsibility for yesterday, making the most of the time and you have today, and making a committed decision to savor every opportunity in your future. You only have one body, so take good care of it!
Best wishes for a safe, healthy and happy Holiday Season!!
Yours in Health, Dr. Katrina Stopper-Hackett
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SEASONAL NEWS: Upcoming SoCal Events & Activities
2011 MARSOC Hard Corps Series: By now, most of you have probably at least heard of one of our local "mud runs", so if you've never tried one, why not get ahead and sign up for one of the well know Hard Corps Race Series hosted right nearby at Camp Pendleton. With the first in the series taking place as a road bike race March 19, 2011, registration spaces are filling up fast! For additional information visit their website at www.CampPendletonRaces.com
Already in race shape, but nowhere to swim/bike/run? Check out the Tinsel Triathlon in Hemet, CA. At just a 150m swim/12mi bike/5k run, this may be just the day trip you're looking for. But, Hurry! This race takes place December 12th!
Not into racing, but still love the trails? Then help join the San Diego Mountain Biking Association and the Earth Discovery Institute as they welcome the International Mountain Bicycling Association's Trail Care Crew to the area. They'll be offering a trail building school on December 11th. The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew is IMBA's grassroots educational program and an authority on sustainable trail building practices. For details and a schedule of the day's events, visit their information page.
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Health from the Inside-Out:Natural Aids for IBS Flare-Ups
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, though not something many people care to talk about, is still a common hindrance to the activities and sports performance of thousands. In fact, with 1 in 5 Americans affec ted by IBS, chances are you or someone you know could benefit from the quick tips below.
During the winter months we tend to see a lot more peppermint products on the market. Somehow the curling up with a cup of peppermint tea seems more enjoyable during cold weather, but taking the time to do so can help IBS sufferers in any season. Peppermint can help to relieve cramps, gas and bloating by normalizing the flow of certain minerals in the gut walls that control contraction and relaxation. If you find you tend to cramp after meals, try drinking a strong cup of peppermint tea. However, user be warned: Peppermint can instigate heartburn in some acid reflux sufferers. If you're one of them, taking enteric coated peppermint oil capsules a few times a day helps to prevent the heartburn side effect by containing the oil until it reaches the small intestine.
Keeping a proper balance of the good and bad gut flora can occasionally be the result of antibiotics and corticosteroids. Probiotics can help to boost good bacteria, and thereby help prevent flare-ups and alleviate IBS-linked symptoms such as cramps and bloating. Keep this in mind especially during traveling and flu season, when your immune system can be overstressed even without the use of antibiotics. For more tips and the full article, click here.
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To make an appointment or inquire for more information please call 858-481-0303 or
Email info@ActionSportsChiropractic.com
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EXERCISE TIPS: RACE RECOVERY
Sooner attention and pre-planning means faster recovery
Participating in local events can be a great way to stay active, meet new people, and support your favorite charities. However, if you're not attentive to what your body tells you it needs, you might end up having to forgo some of your regular activities down the road. To ensure a speedy post-race recovery, create a plan that you'll stick to just as well as you trained before the race, (or in the case of some of you, hopefully better!)
1. Stretch in 3D: Three times a day! Not everyone enjoys stretching. In fact, many people will eagerly tell you its downright uncomfortable. Well, I'm here to tell you its time to suck it up and deal. Stretching can be a bit of a "love-hate" relationship, but to get results aka: preventing injuries and recovering from those you have, it has to be done. If you're not already stretching on a daily basis, make it a goal that for the week before and after your competition, you'll stretch three times a day. Even a few minutes spent on those trouble spots will help to flush out adhesion forming inflammation that can cause nagging, devastating injuries down the road if ignored.
2. Get the right Rations: I've heard the "I wish I would've..." story applied to numerous "reasons" for why someone is ailing after a race, including the need to re-fuel and re-hydrate. Most people remember to re-fuel with the proper nutrients (proteins, carbs, electrolytes) on the day of competition, but many forget that more intense activities require more from our bodies than the typical run to the gym and back. Be sure that you're eating plenty of proteins, anti-inflammatory Omega-rich foods, and tissue healing vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Bromelain and the antioxidant Curcumin. Adding enzymes to your diet can also help improve the absorption of these nutrients.
3. Cut yourself some slack: If you're feeling changes in pain, stiffness, fatigue or performance levels, don't just write it off and think it will go away "eventually", or take the "no pain, no gain" mentality. The occasional poor workout happens to all of us, but if they continue, it's usually your bodies way of telling you to back off and give it some needed attention. When your body is pushed physically, the metabolic by products can wreak havoc in a variety of ways. When combined with movement pattern inconsistencies and muscular imbalances, continued activities can aggravate and already developing problem: hips get tighter, hip flexors get more tender, and backs get stiffer and further out of alignment. If you're already finding yourself with "issues", make sure to set up an appointment with us or another provider in your area in advance so you can get the attention your body needs right away after your competition.
4. Sometimes you just need some R&R: Relax, get enough sleep, and do what you need to decompress and restore your body. It doesn't matter if it's your first race or how many gazillion times you've done something before; Each race is different, and every person's body responds differently. If Johnny so-and-so can get up and run another 10K the day after a marathon, awesome! It doesn't mean that it's smart, or that it's the best choice of post-event activity for you. A walk down the coast at Torrey Pines might be just the right amount of exercise and enjoyment you need to get your blood flowing and reflect on your accomplishments!
Best wishes to all of you participating in this weekend's Rock-and-Roll!!
Reminder: If you are experiencing pain of any kind, be sure to follow up with your healthcare provider. These exercises are provided strictly as a benefit to help you improve your general wellness, and should not be used in place of a proper diagnosis or treatment plan.
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HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT ACTION SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC!!
 As many of you know, this practice grows entirely by word of mouth referrals from our patients. If you've been helped by Dr. Katrina, please help us by sharing your positive experiences with the online community. With your assistance in helping ASC grow, we'll soon be able to offer even more opportunities and events to help you develop and improve your pain-free active lifestyle!
Thanks for your continued support. We appreciate it more than you know!!
  
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 Action Sports Chiropractic & Wellness is San Diego's premiere location for developing and maintaining an active lifestyle at every age and level of ability. Whether you are looking to get through the pain and discomfort of a new injury, motor vehicle accident, manage chronic stress and headaches, or to improve your strength, nutrition, and mobility, we are here for you. Dr. Hackett provides a step by step, personalized approach to reaching those goals as quickly as possible. We believe that an active, science based, goal oriented approach is the best way reach your optimal health and performance levels. If you've been searching for a place that understands the demands and needs of an active lifestyle, or simply want a change from the treatment you're currently receiving elsewhere, give us a try. We're confident you'll love what you'll find. Experience the difference! Visit us at www.ActionSportsChiropractic.com or call 858.481.0303 to make an appointment and start reaching your goals today!  Sincerely,
Dr. Katrina M. Stopper-Hackett, DC, ATC, CSCS
Action Sports Chiropractic & Wellness
Your Life, Your Health, Your Way!
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