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Note from Dr. Cindy
 

 As the holiday season is upon us, I find myself reflecting on the past year and on those who are part of our chiropractic family.  I look forward to working with you in the year to come and wish you a healthy and happy holiday!

Be well,
Dr. Cindy
  Office News

We will be open Monday, December 22nd and Tuesday, December 23rd and closed December 24,25 &26.

The office will be open regular hours the week of New Year's - open Monday, Wednesday & Friday.


Massage Gift Certificates
  • ½ hour massage: $35.00 
  • 1 hour massage: $65.00
  • 90 minute massage: $90.00

We now offer massage therapy packages of 3!  
  • ½ hour massage package of 3: $90.00
  • 1 hour massage package of 3: $180.00
  • 90 minute massage package of 3: $250.00

We will even gift wrap the certificates for you!!
 Holiday Health Tip
Tips on eating healthy during the holiday season

Being health-conscious doesn't necessarily mean that you can't enjoy the holiday season and have a little bit of what you fancy. It simply means that you should continue to be vigilant and be prepared for the festivities.

There are many ways in which you can help to strike a balance between maintaining a healthy diet and joining in with the fun and festivities.
  1.  Exercise: Most people have a little extra time available over the holiday season when they are not at work. Take this opportunity to develop a regular exercise regime. This will help to burn off the excess calories and fat consumed over this period. It will also get you into the habit of exercising, and you can continue the regime after the holiday season is over.
  2. Review your cooking methods: These days there is no excuse for not utilizing the many healthy ways in which food can be prepared. Instead of frying, grill your food. If you're roasting, use extra virgin olive oil. Try steaming vegetables to retain nutrients and flavor.
  3. Invest in lower fat ingredients for cooking: If you're preparing a big dinner, why not use half-fat ingredients whenever possible? It is often difficult to tell the difference where taste and flavor are concerned. You can even get low-calorie beers, wines and soft drinks. By simply swapping regular ingredients, foods and drinks for their half-fat alternatives you can make a big cut-back on fat and calorie consumption.
  4. Eat regularly: If you are going to a big party or dinner, don't starve yourself all day in anticipation. You're in danger of arriving there feeling ravenous and eating everything in sight. Instead, have some low-calorie, healthy snacks throughout the day. By doing this, you'll be less likely to over-indulge whilst you are out. 
  5. Prepare for outings: If you have some big nights out and meals planned over the holiday season, try and compensate by having some healthy eating days leading up to the event. Many of us are only too keen to think that we may as well forget about healthy eating over the holidays. However, it should not be a case of forgetting about your diet, but simply managing it a little more carefully over the holidays.
  6. Balance your meals out: Don't be tempted to fill up your plate with purely rich, calorie-laden food. Instead, have a little of everything including fruit and vegetables. This way, you'll still get to indulge as well as receive valuable nutrients and vitamins.
  7. Be wary of sugary foods: Always remember that rich, sugary foods have a nasty habit of making us crave yet more rich and sugary foods. We've all been there...over-indulging in sweet or rich food...feeling bloated, sick, and making rash promises to never eat again...and, a couple of hours later, finding ourselves back in the kitchen, picking at leftovers. By ensuring that you practice healthy eating over the holidays, and throw in some form of regular exercise, you can expect to have more energy and fewer cravings.
  8. Stock up on healthy snacks: When you go shopping, be sure to throw some healthy snacking items in to your cart. Fill up on raw vegetables, such as carrots or celery, which can make a simple snack in times of temptation.
  9. Moderate alcohol intake:  Don't forget that alcohol is calorie laden, too. That innocent-looking glass of sparkly wine or that small bottle of beer may look as though it will do no harm. However, alcohol contains calories and lots of them. Try to control the amount of alcohol you consume over the holiday period and, in the same way as food, try not to over-indulge regularly. 
  10. Be assertive: Don't feel as though you have to say yes to everyone that offers you food and drink. If you are not hungry, then simply say so. Do not let yourself be bullied into eating something that you really don't want.
  11. Leave what you don't want: Despite what your parents may have drummed into you as a child, don't feel obliged to clear your plate. When you feel full, stop eating. Simple.
Shanna's Recipe Corner
"My chunky fruit skewers are always a hit for brunch, whether served with pastries, quiche or eggs and bacon. They're also excellent appetizers and potluck additions."

Christmas Fruit Kabobs Recipe

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min. + cooling  YIELD:10 servings

Ingredients
  • 1/2 fresh pineapple, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 4 kiwifruit, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
  • 3 medium apples, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 medium firm bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 20 strawberries, cut in half
SAUCE:
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Directions
  1. Alternately thread fruit onto wooden skewers. Cover and refrigerate until serving. 
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, cook and stir the egg yolk and syrup until a thermometer reads 160° and is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Cool completely. Fold in the whipped cream. Serve with fruit for dipping. Refrigerate any leftovers. Yield: 20 kabobs (about 1 cup sauce).
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