Dear Patients and Friends,

As the holiday draws near what greater gift can we offer our patients than the opportunity to share health with friends and family? To a person in pain or who suffers from a health problem, there is nothing they want more than to be free from their ailment. We are, therefore devoting our time this holiday season in special service to your family and friends.

At the bottom of this email you will find gift certificates which cover the entire cost of initial consultation, examination, x-rays (if necessary) and report of findings for new patients at our office. We are sure that there are at least two people you know who would greatly appreciate the opportunity to make this step toward better health. In fact, it could be the most important gift anyone gives them this year. To use these certificates, simply print your name on the back of each  and share them with whomever. Believe me, they will be delighted that you thought of them at this special time of the year and grateful for your offering of this wonderful opportunity .

Wishing you a Healthy and Happy Holiday,

Dr. Roberson

Chiropractic Christmas Poem 
Author Unknown

T'was the day before Christmas,
but there was no cheer.
No jingle bells jingled, no sound of reindeer.
The word had got out that Santa was sick.
There'd be no friendly visit from jolly St. Nick.

The people were sad; no gaiety sounded.
For Christmas had come,
but Santa was grounded.
He walked down the street,
and what should he see?
On a small sign was printed, Path to Wellness Chiropractic.

Now, Santa was not one to like a new tactic,
But all else had failed, so he'd try Chiropractic.
He entered the office and saw at a glance
In a place such as this illness hasn't a chance.

For all were smiling; the music was snappy,
With all the patients contented and happy.
In a very short time, to judge by the clock,
He was in the adjusting room, talking to Doc.

"It must be the hurry, the tension and all.
I simply can't seem to get on the ball.
Life used to be easy, just toys, guns and whistles.
Now I have to dodge fall-out,
space ships and missiles."

"And Doc, take a look at the size of this pack!
Have you any idea what it does to my back?"
Poor Santa was miserable; just barely able
With the help of the doctor, to get to the table.

The doctor was gentle. Without fuss or tussle
She examined the vertebrae
and relaxed the muscles.
She spotted the trouble, and then with a click,
Started aligning the ailing St. Nick.

And Santa felt aches and pains slipping away.
In no time at all he began to feel gay.
The air was a tingle with a new fallen snow.
And a healthy Kris Kringle was rarin' to go.

As he went out the door, he threw all a kiss.
Why, it has been centuries since
he'd felt as good as this!
Then once more he shouldered the bag full of toys.
His heart overflowing with true Christmas joys.

Happy Holidays from

Path to Wellness Chiropractic

• 2 cups milk- low fat, skim, soy, or rice milk
• 2 heaping tablespoons 70% dark chocolate cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoon sweetener- Organic cane sugar, granulated sugar or sugar substitute

Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming (but not boiling) Add cocoa powder and sweetener and whisk to combine ingredients. Whisk the cocoa powder and sweetener until well-blended. Pour into your favorite mugs!

• 1 large Spaghetti squash
• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 Tbls. Olive oil
• 2-3 garlic cloves, sliced or minced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes (slightly drained)
• 1 cup fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, rolled and thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

This study revealed that nearly one in three patients viewed their lives as moderately to severely stressful, and more than 50% felt that stress had a moderate to severe impact on their health problems. Additionally , 71% of the patients indicated that it would be helpful if their chiropractor offered advice to help them cope with these stressful situations.

Communication with your chiropractic about dealing with stress is the starting point, and you might be surprised to find that your chiropractor is full of sound advice on ways to effectively deal with stress in your life. Most people know that improving nerve and spinal function has a dramatic impact on improving emotional, mental, and physical function. Getting the most out of your chiropractic care may include talking to your chiropractor about effective strategies to deal with the stress in your life.

 Chiropractic involves touch; this factor alone sets the stage for release of muscular tension. Your chiropractor administers one or a series of adjustments to the spine and surrounding musculature. The adjustments may help the fatigue or stress by removing nerve irritation, releasing muscular tension and improving blood circulation.

The most common symptoms naturally include headache, backache, and fatigue as well as cardiovascular disorders (high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis etc) digestive problems (ulcers, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.)  and sleeping difficulties.

 

When I came to Dr. Roberson's office, I was suffering from severe sciatic pain.  Sitting, sleeping and driving seemed impossible due to the pain in my lower back.  I was constantly taking pain and anti-inflammatory medications seeking some kind of relief.  The medications seem only to temporarily ease the pain.  After adjustments and decompression treatments my symptoms began to dramatically reduce.  I am now pain free and grateful to have my mobility back.  
 
I would like to thank Dr. Roberson and her excellent staff for being so friendly and wonderful during my treatment!
                                                                             
 -Denise Garcia