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Brown Bag It!
Brown Bag Lunch
When you pack your lunch yourself, you can choose healthy foods instead of resorting to fast foods or unhealthy alternatives. And…brown bag lunches are generally cheaper and save you precious time that would have otherwise been wasted going out to eat during your lunch hour!
I would recommend bringing leftovers from the night before. Soups and stews make for healthy and easy lunches. Before you leave for work in the morning just heat up your leftover soup or stew and put it in a stainless steel thermos. No need to microwave or do other preparations and you have an easy lunch ready-made. Pairings to have on hand to compliment any healthy lunch are cut up fruits and vegetables (hummus dip and nut butters go great with these). Other ideas for a healthy lunch include fresh salads, hard boiled eggs, nuts dipped in raw honey, granola, raw pumpkin seeds, a quickly blended smoothie or natural yogurts or kefirs. There are also plenty of healthy bars that you can make on the weekends for your snacks and also a few that you can buy at the stores to keep you going throughout the day.
If you’re finding it difficult to be inventive, create a lunch club at work. This is an excellent antidote when boredom or time considerations make packing a daily lunch difficult. Two, three or more colleagues can take turns bringing homemade lunches for the others. This saves time several days a week for everyone.
Be Well!
-Dr. Jennifer Beights
Here’s To A Healthy 2010
2010 is already off to a great start! If you’re looking for better ways to make this the best year yet, try this healthy tip.
Seasonal eating. Foods in season are fresh and generally healthier. Our bodies were made to eat seasonal foods because that is when these foods will naturally have more flavor and thus be more enjoyable to eat.
Here are some examples of fruits and vegetables available during the seasons:
Spring: Artichokes, asparagus, green beans, honeydew melon, limes, mangoes, oranges, pineapple, spinach, sugar snap peas, and onions
Summer: Apricots, bell peppers, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, cherries, corn, cucumbers, grapes, honeydew melon, nectarines, plums, raspberries, strawberries, summer squash, tomatoes, watermelon, and zucchini
Fall: Acorn squash, apples, broccoli, cauliflower, cranberries, grapes, pears, sweet potatoes, turnips, and winter squash
Winter: Apples, Belgian endive, chestnuts, dates, grapefruit, kiwifruit, oranges, pears, persimmons, sweet potatoes, tangerines, turnips, and winter squash
Because organic foods are grown seasonally, it will be easier to eat organic as well! For a more plentiful list of seasonal foods in Texas, check out: http://www.picktexas.com/product/produce_avail_main.htm
Be well!
Dr. Beights
Ready For The Holidays?
The holidays are right around the corner and you know what that means…feasts and parties! With the holidays bringing in flu and cold season, don’t you want to eat your pumpkin pie and enjoy it, too? Here are some great tips to keep you happy and healthy through the holiday season.
- Moderation is key. If you really want to enjoy that piece of pumpkin pie, skip the candied cranberry sauce and yeast rolls. Overloading your system with sugar or foods that easily convert to sugar can cause a major decline in the ability of your white blood cells to fight off germs.
- Prepare ahead. Remember last year when you chatted the night away with coworkers at the holiday party and ended up with only 4 hours of sleep? If you know it will be a late night, catch a few extra Z’s in the nights beforehand as well as after. Aim for 7-9 hours a night. They had a full buffet of desserts that you just couldn’t say “No” to? Consume about 300 less calories for a day or two before and after that big calorie-fest.
- Optimize your vitamin D. Not only is it great for bone health but it’s powerful to your immune system! Check out my earlier blog for detailed info.
- De-stress your day. Stressed out? Take a breath and make a laugh! Deep breathing exercises have been proven to lower blood pressure and relax muscles and deep-bellied laughs have shown to raise natural killer cells and interferons. If stress is overtaking your day, make sure you are getting adjusted more often to help balance out that nervous system. Keeping your body in a sympathetic state too long will surely make you susceptible to illness.
- Make it berry merry. Eat berries regularly to increase your vitamin C levels as well as your powerful antioxidants (cancer fighters).
- Get a whole body checkup. Make an appointment to make sure you aren’t in need of extra supplements or boosts to your nervous system to get healthy. Chiropractic care has been proven to boost the immune system and prevent illness.
If you are concerned about your health or have any other questions about the upcoming cold and flu season, don’t hesitate to contact me. Make it a great holiday season this year!
-Dr. Jennifer Beights
Chronic Illness and Autoimmune Disorders.. Is There an Answer?
Do chronic illness and immunity problems plague you? You’re not alone. The answer to most problems lies within your body and it is my job to find the answer. The causes of chronic illness or autoimmune problems are pretty vast but here are just a few big factors: environment, toxins, diet, and stress. All the above cause our bodies to get on the wrong track or can cause it to get stuck. Over time, the stresses on your body build up and we end up with injuries or recurring pain. Injuries or pain is our body is trying to tell us what is wrong; we just need to listen to it!
After we find the source of your pain then we can work towards a solution. Chiropractic adjustments along with supplementation can help put your body back on the right path. Chiropractic adjustments permit the immune system to function more effectively which can aid in eliminating or reducing chronic illness, immunity problems and stress!
I would love to discuss in person what I can do to help resolve your recurring autoimmune or chronic illness.
Call my office today to set up an appointment and we’ll get you back on the right path!
(817)-488-4466
-Dr. Beights
Stress Relief Starts Within
Stressed out? Don’t let it overrun your life. It’s easy to say, but if we spent more times caring about ourselves we might live a little longer and sleep a little better. Today we’re so wrapped up in life (money problems, dual income/working families, bad economy) it’s no wonder people have issues with stress making them physically sick or even causing them to suffer some forms of depression.
When you are stressed, your brain sends out specific chemicals and your body responds with hormones to try and deal with the problem. Unfortunately if these chemicals and hormones release too often they can cause many problems within your body. Weight gain, headaches, back aches, decreased immunity…the list goes on but I think you get my point. Prolonged exposure to high levels of stress can cause your entire physiology to change. By working on the part of the nervous system that opposes stress, chiropractic adjustments, along with supplementation and my guidance can help balance you out, naturally, and counteract the negative affects on your body.
Call me today to set up your appointment for stress relief!
(817)-488-4466
-Dr. Beights
Welcome, Anne!
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| Wholistic Healing Chiropractic welcomes Anne, a professional licensed massage therapist. Anne brings fourteen years of experience and has additional specialization in Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Pre-natal Massage, and Neuro-Muscular Release.
Massage hours are Mondays 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Fridays 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Additionally, massages may be scheduled on Thursdays from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM in your home or office. You may call 469-867-2884 to schedule your massage. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd, Anne will be giving FREE fifteen minute chair massages! Schedule your chiropractic adjustment along with a FREE massage for the total experience! Call Wholistic Healing Chiropractic at 817-488-4466 to reserve your spot for Thursday, October 22nd only. -Dr. Jennifer Beights |
Headache Help Available!
Headaches can be definitely be a hassle but it’s one way our body is telling us something is wrong. In general, your body will give a pain signal when something is off balance. Your body could be off balance from diet, toxin build up, sleep problems, stress levels, muscle tension in your cranium, or misalignment of your head and/or neck or other problems might be going on. My chiropractic care can address and help pinpoint the problem.
Chiropractic adjustments help not only to treat your muscles and bones, but it also aids in improving the nervous system function and immunity which can balance out your body. Overtime as we work together you can begin to get your body back on track you may find your headaches have reduced or stopped from happening all together.
Give me a call and let’s talk about how we can help get you headache relief!
(817)-488-4466
-Dr. Beights
Why Junk Food Tastes Good
Before refrigeration, we had to depend on color, smell and the consistency of our food to know whether it was edible. Now, 90% of all of the money that Americans spend on food goes to fast food giants. So why do we reach for the two all beef patties, special sauce, onions, cheese, pickles, lettuce on a sesame seed bun instead of carrot sticks and apples slices?
Well, turns out canning, freezing, dehydrating and storing food gives it a cardboard taste. No one wants something that tastes of cardboard. So what’s a fast food chain to do? Take it to the lab. Chemical factories came to the rescue in an attempt to reproduce the original taste of foods. That unique taste that a fast food burger has actually comes from a scientist in a white lab coat applying a few drops of specialized chemicals dubbed “flavoring.” Some even got smart and started claiming “natural flavoring.” Don’t be fooled; there is little to no difference between natural flavor and artificial flavor. Both are man made additives doing what they do best-enticing your sense of smell. Up to 90 % of flavor comes from the aroma of food. Our taste buds can account for bitter, sweet, salty and sour but our sense of smell is where it’s at. Basically, the science behind the scent of your perfume is the same as the one that is added to give flavoring to your sausage biscuit.
Maybe one day we will all be able to buy a big vial of burger essence to sprinkle on our carrot sticks and save ourselves calories. At least then we would know there was some sort of nutritional value behind the flavor. As is, the nutritional value to a fast food burger is about the same as eating the plastic wrapping surrounding it. Don’t let the nostalgic aromas get to you, reach for the carrot stick instead.
-Dr. Jennifer Beights
Hormone Doctor
Are your hormones driving and not you? Many people, men and women, experience varying degrees of problems with their hormone balance. We are also exposed to so many different external factors (before even taking into account internal problems) that can cause our hormone levels to change it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause. Hormone changes are also a part of life and sometimes our body just needs a little help to get things moving in the right direction.
Hormone changes can be the cause of your back pain, lack appetite or even mood swings. There are many natural and holistic approaches to help balance your hormone levels to help reduce or eliminate these issues that don’t necessarily include taking prescriptions the rest of your life. My patients have found that my natural wellness solutions help maintain their energy levels and regulate their bodies better than any other method they’ve tried.
Give my office a call today to set up an appointment and we’ll work together to solve this common life issue.
(817)-488-4466
Chiropractic Care is the New Alternative Medicine?
Some people think that chiropractors only help with back pain. While many chiropractors do help with back pain we also can help with many common problems that people don’t normally associate with chiropractors like: digestion, chronic illness, autoimmune disorders, cold and flu treatments and much more. The difference between chiropractic doctors and your typical general practitioner is we tend to focus on a natural approach your ailment with supplementations and adjustments versus prescriptions or expensive life changing surgeries.
While sometimes prescription drugs or surgeries are needed many times they’re not necessary. We believe that your body can heal itself with the right tools. Although advances in more traditional medicine have helped many people those traditional paths don’t always solve all our problems. Just treating the symptoms, like solving a headache with aspirin, without getting to the actual source of your pain over time is not good for the body. Pain is your body telling you something is wrong and without listening to it a problem goes without treatment. Pain can be caused by many factors, not just injuries. Toxins in the foods we eat today, for example, can cause pain like recurring headaches or migraines.
Think of your body’s nervous system as a highway system. You’ve seen what happens on our highways when a something is blocking the road, not only does it slow cars and trucks down, it also makes the road or path less effective to travel on. People even sometimes try taking different paths and sometimes even get stuck at a dead end road! Your nervous system is the road map for your entire body and functions in almost the same way. When your body’s “highway” is clear it works more effectively and your body operates better to handle your health. My care utilizes natural healing methods to make sure your “highway” operates at it’s peak efficiency. Our body knows how to heal itself all we need to do is give it the right tools to do the job. Regular chiropractic adjustments, natural supplementation, diet changes, and exercise can have significant impact on improving your body’s ability to heal itself. We also carry a full line of natural and homoeopathic remedies in our office to help with everything from headaches to cold relief, naturally.
You owe it to yourself before making life changing decisions like surgery or other permanent changes to explore all options available for treatment. After a few months you’ll will see how chiropractic care can aide your body in self healing. I invite you to call my office and set up an individual meeting to discuss your needs.
(817)-488-4466
-Dr. Beights