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Greetings!
Happy Halloween Friends and ASC Family! For those of you able to get out and about tonight, may it be an enjoyable and safe evening of fun! For those of you that aren't into the holiday, why not take a few moments tonight to plan a little bit of weekend adventure, new activity, or for the more adventurous, maybe even create a new fitness goal? After all, its never a bad idea to work on improving your health!
So, if you've been thinking about losing weight or starting a new workout routine in the new year, why wait? Making new activities a part of your life is all about consistency and dedication. According to research presented in a 2009 issue of the European Journal of Social Psychology, it takes an average of 66 days to create a habit. What does that mean to you?
1. If you have a goal for the new year, start working on it now, rather than waiting around with millions of others that wait for January 1st to hit.
2. don't give up after one month when it still hasn't become "easy" to do. It's not just a physical change your asking your body to make, its a mental one, too! If you're trying to break a habit, it can be even harder. Avoiding the cues that lead us to participating in a negative habit is the best way to break it, but only if you have a new, positive habit that becomes stronger than the old.
3. Last but not least, remember that if you think its going to be difficult to start a new routine or are ambivalent about breaking a bad habit, you'll be less successful. So stay positive and, as Nike says, Just Do It!
And remember, when it starts to get difficult, or your body needs some TLC to help keep you moving forward to reaching your personal Active Success Goals, I'm here to help! Don't wait for health to magically appear. Keep up your chiropractic care, and get out there to start achieving it!
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Seasonal News Spotlight
With the Holiday Season Fast on the Horizon, keep the following Important Dates on your Calendar when planning your Chiropractic Care!
Upcoming Wellness Weekends: 9:00am-1:00pm
Saturday November 3rd, 2012 Saturday December 8th, 2012 These weekend hours are especially for those of you needing to get in for wellness chiropractic care. Visits are 20 minutes for current patients, 30 minutes for new, and are geared at keeping your spine! Regular wellness care can help minimize the compression and strain placed upon the nerves and, therefore, surrounding muscles, stimulate the immune system, and help to promote overall joint health. Hurry to reserve your appointment- they will fill on a first call, first served basis! To schedule or to request additional details call 858-876-2171 today! Thanksgiving Holiday Hours:
I'll be heading back to the East Coast for the holiday this year- time for baby Xavier to see and meet the family! So, the office will be closed November 22nd-Wednesday November 28th. To best assist those of you needing to get in prior to the vacations days, we'll be open from 9am-6pm both Monday Nov. 19th and Wednesday November 21st, with additional hours if needed Friday November 30th. The Next IntelliSkin Order Will be placed Friday, November 7th! I was proud to once again be a part of the IntelliSkin Interdisciplinary Sports Medicine Team at the Hurley Pro this past month, and was excited to see the new lines of products and improvements that have been recently released! To order your own IntelliSkin PostureCue Shirtor sports bra, including the newest line of Zipper Collection and Long Sleeve styles, please call now. By ordering yours as part of the bulk orer, there is no tax or fee for shipping and handling. Most sizes are available to try on in the office!
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Exercise Spotlight...
Targeting the thighs, butt and core...Pilates Frog with Exercise Band
If the recent explosion of costumes showing off the fit and not so fit alike has left you noticing that certain areas of your lower half are, well, "not so fit", try to following full body exercise Its easy enough to perform right on the comfort of your own home floor, but guaranteed to leave you feeling the burn!
- Lie on your back with your knees bent in toward your chest, shoulder distance apart with your heels together with the toes a few inches apart.
If choosing to use a resistance band, wrap the middle portion of the band across the balls of your feet. - With your head down on the mat, adjust your grip on the band so your chest and shoulders stay pulled down and kept wide as you place your hands near your knees. The band should be taught, but not stretched.
- Now, nod your head down, and curl your pelvis and ribs of your upper body up off the mat, creating a scooping of the lower abdominal region. The tailbone should always remain down throughout this exercise. Tip: Make the exercise easier by leaving the head down on the mat.
- Inhale: Keep the heels together and extend the legs at about a 45-degree angle. The lower you extend your legs, the more challenging it is to the abs. However, you must be able to keep your belly down and your back cannot arc up away mat.
- Exhale: Slowly bend the knees and bring the heels back toward the sit bones. Keep the knees shoulder-width apart.
- Repeat, doing 6 to 8 extensions. Put your head down if there is too much strain on your neck.
Tips: Make the exercise easier by keeping your head down on the mat. Concentrate on your mid-line as you extend and return your legs, and remember to keep breathing!!
photos Courtesy of Shape Magazine Online. Directions adapted from multiple sources.
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Healthy Hints & Tips
Flu Season Starting already?
Think about trying a not-so-new remedy: mushroom extracts. M/R/S Mushroom Formula by Pure Encapsulations provides a dynamic combination of maitake, reishi, and shiitake for promoting optimal immune system health and exceptional broad-spectrum physiological and cellular support. * Maitake Mushroom Extract, containing the polysaccharide beta-d-glucan, a unique compound believed to be one of the most powerful for enhancing healthy defense system mechanisms. Maitake has also been shown to promote proper lipid metabolism in the liver. In addition, maitake encourages healthy cardiovascular functioning. Studies also suggest that maitake may contain substances that offer blood glucose support.* * Reishi Mushroom Extract, promoting optimal immune cell responses and proper enzyme activity in cells, including liver cells. The polysaccharides contained in reishi may also support healthy lipid metabolism.* * Shiitake Mushroom Extract, providing a concentrated source of polysaccharides, peptidomannan, and lignin derivatives, factors that provide high-capacity immunomodulating support. Furthermore, shiitake may have cardiovascular and liver support properties.* Order online at www.PureCapsPro.com/DrHackett or for smaller sizes, inquire about the product at your next chiropractic appointment! |
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San Diego's Action Sports Chiropractic & Family Wellness is here to provide your top options 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 an active, personalized approach to reaching those goals as quickly as possible.
Dr. Katrina M. Hackett, DC, ATC, CSCS
Active Release Technique Provider, TRX Instructor
Action Sports Chiropractic & Family Wellness
Your Life, Your Health, Your Way!
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