Below is a recent radio show Dr. Jason Steinle did on the topic of osteoarthritis.The show first aired on 102.7FM KYGT.
For more information on diagnosing and treating osteoarthritis please contact Health and Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Evergreen, CO.
You may call 303.670.1001 or visit us online at www.healthandharmonychiropractic.com
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Jason C. Steinle, DC founder of Health and Harmony, PC announced the conversion to electronic health records (EHR) in July of 2010. “We have been converting our chiropractic clinic over to a digital record keeping system,” said Dr. Steinle. The EHR system utilized by Health and Harmony, PC is a paperless, secure system of maintaining practice member data. The system is designed to increase efficiency and reduce documentation errors while providing a platform to communicate with other health care professionals.
“Our EHR system utilizes touch screen technology for accurate note taking capabilities,” said Dr. Steinle. “This puts our chiropractic office at the forefront of technology in the chiropractic profession.” It is estimated that 25% of offices nationwide currently use electronic systems. “We have found that we are better able to serve practice members in Evergreen, Colorado and the surrounding communities with our new program.”
Electronic health records and the United States of America
Electronic health records implementation is being endorsed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the United States. The CMS lists several reasons for the push to EHRs including:
About Health and Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Center
Health and Harmony, PC was established in Evergreen, Colorado in 2001. The chiropractic clinic offers acute care, posture corrective care and wellness care. The treatment is focused on the neuromusculoskeletal system including the spine and extremities. In addition Dr. Jason C. Steinle consults with practice members on nutrition and health goals. Dr. Steinle was awarded the best chiropractor award by readers of the Mountain Connection and Canyon Courier newspapers.
More information and links
For more information on electronic health records from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services please visit: http://www.cms.gov/EHealthRecords/
For a white paper on electronic health records from the National Institutes for Health please visit: http://www.ncrr.nih.gov/publications/informatics/EHR.pdf
For information on electronic health records found on Wikipedia visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_health_record
For more information on Health and Harmony, PC visit www.healthandharmonychiropractic.com
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Jason C. Steinle, DC of Health and Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Center provided spinal screenings at the 9 News Health Fair. The event was co-hosted by Highland Rescue Team and Mt. Vernon Country Club on April 25th.The purpose of the spine screening is to evaluate and teach about the importance of proper spinal alignment required for a healthy body. Community members from Genesee, Lookout Mountain, Golden, Evergreen, Conifer, Morrison, Denver and Lakewood participated in the event.
Despite the overnight snow the 9Health Fair was very well attended.
The spine evaluation was a popular screening at the event. “The 9Health Fair provides a valuable service to the community,” said Dr. Jason Steinle. “I am glad I was asked to be a part of it.”
For more information about the 9Health Fair click here http://www.9healthfair.org
For more information about Health and Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Center click here http://www.healthandharmonychiropractic.com
Evergreen, Colorado
Jason C. Steinle, DC of Health and Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Center completed the continuing education program Illuminating The Web: Understanding Complex Cases.
The workshop focused on management of complicated conditions through nutrition, lifestyle and therapeutic tools.
Actual case studies focused on irritable bowel syndrome, weight loss, detoxification, hormone imbalances, osteoporosis and metabolic syndrome.
In attendance were chiropractors, naturopaths, medical doctors, osteopaths and obstetricians.“The workshop included round table discussions, “said Dr. Steinle. “It is a great opportunity to share clinical experience with health care providers from different disciplines.”
About Metagenics
The program was sponsored by Metagenics as part of the company’s practitioner education and certification program. Metagenics was established in 1983 with the idea that the right nutrition could help people realize their best health by positively influencing what makes them unique—their genes. Today, this is known as the science of nutrigenomics—the study of food as one of the most important environmental modifiers of gene expression in determining health and disease patterns. Through Metagenics ongoing commitment to nutrigenomic research, they have been able to identify natural compounds with powerful therapeutic applications, to be used in science-based TLC programs, medical foods, and nutraceuticals.
About Health and Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Center
Health and Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Center was established in 2001 by Jason C. Steinle, DC. The Center offers lifestyle consulting and has assisted practice members with the following: weight loss, osteoporosis, arthritis, detoxification, blood sugar management, wellness programs, strength programs, fibromyalgia and pregnancy.
Additional information and links:
For more information on nutrigenomics please visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrigenomics
For information on the Center of Excellence for Nutritional Genomics at the University of California, Davis visit http://nutrigenomics.ucdavis.edu/
For more information on Metagenics you may visit www.metagenics.com
For more information on nutrition and products please visit www.wellness.meta-ehealth.com
For more information on Health and Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Center please visit www.healthandharmonychiropractic.com
For more information on lifestyle consulting with Dr. Jason Steinle please contact the Center at info@healthandharmonychiropractic.com
“Live Life. Love Life.” There it was on the free blankets and water bottles.
Blanket from Promotion Event
Last Thursday night as we left the AuNaturalAlice concert with Five for Fighting and Safety Suit a building complex in the midst of their grand opening launch had two women handing out the blankets and bottles.
“Live Life. Love Life” sounds like a chiropractic office slogan.
It’s the wellness message that there is more to life than just getting by without pain.
I use to have a poster hanging in my office with the World Health Organization definition of health.
“Health is not only the absence of infirmity and disease but also a state of physical, mental and social well-being.” World Health Organization
Why is the wellness message so popular today?
It’s because at our core nature all of us want to experience life to it’s fullest. We want to experience more energy, more purpose, more happiness, more love, more etc… Companies are branding their products so we as consumers feel like a piece of clothing or health drink will help us acheive this goal.
Check out this receipt from the American Eagle store.
American Eagle Receipt
There is the wellness message again ”Live Your Life”
Or this magazine ad for Vail, CO.
Magazine ad for Vail, CO
While a new hat or a trip to Vail may make you feel good, I’ve found the following to be the fundamentals neccassary for a rich life.
1. A sense of purpose
2. A healthy, flexible spine
3. Friends and family
4. Connection to something greater than yourself
5. A respect and interest in your own well-being
When you have these fundamentals the working out, eating well, being involved, etc… are all part of who you are instead of something you think you must do. It’s subtle wording, but a profound difference.
Thanks for stopping by. May you continue to live the wellness message in your own life.
Jason C. Steinle
Doctor of Chiropractic at Health and Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Evergreen, CO.
“Be the change you want to see in the world.”
Gahndi
You want it, right? Whether it’s peace of mind, peace on earth, or peace and quiet…no matter how you package it…peace is popular.
So where should you start?
Peace begins with your self. If you want change…be change.
Sure it’s easier said than done. We live in a fast paced world. One with instant messages, instant meals, and instant coffee, but still it’s possible to change. The quickest way to shift from overload to peace is by altering the body.
No, I don’t mean a new belly button ring or tattoo. Instead, shift your body from “fight or flight” into a state of “rest and recovery”.
Here’s how it works. Your body triggers the same alert messages whether you are being chased by a bear, or are worried about your mortgage.
Your heart races. Your breathing becomes shallow. Your digestive system shuts down. Your five senses are focused on survival. These responses are great for escaping from a bear, but they are poor strategies for dealing with long term stresses like mortgages, world affairs, and relationship issues. Instead of running from the bear and then recovering, your body continues to stay in a heightened state until you burn out. This is one of the reasons exercise is so valuable for peace of mind. When you go for a walk, swim or mountain bike your body is getting a chance to physically release from the fight or flight state it is in.
Another secret is to take deep breaths. I’m sure you’ve heard that before, but do you know why?
Your breathing rate is controlled by your autonomic nervous system. When you are in a state of survival your breathing becomes shallow and quickens. However, unlike you heart rate and digestive rate you also have the ability to control your breathing. When you consciously take slow deep breaths you instantly shift your nervous system and body from a survival state into a peaceful one.
A third technique you can use to instantly create peace is to stand up straight and let your shoulders relax down and back. When you are stressed your shoulders tend to raise-up by your ears as your head tips forward. This is the same stance a boxer takes as he prepares to fight.
Simply squeezing your shoulders up and then letting them fall down and back will take you out of the fighter’s stance and put you into a relaxed, upright posture.
I’ll be the first to admit that these three exercises are very simple, yet each one works on the nervous system in a different way. Put them to use and you’ll experience that the simplest things in life are often the most powerful…just like peace itself.
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I was interviewed recently on the Western Exposure radio program. Here is a link to the interview. (Copy the link and paste it into your web browser)
You can check it out by dowloading the .mp3 or streaming it live.
The interview discusses physical, mental, social and spritual health.
All the best in 2007!
“Your body, mind and spirit are reflected in your posture.”
Joseph Sweere D.C., author of Golden Rules for Vibrant Health
Okay, you’ve probably heard the expression, “He’s got the weight of the world on his shoulders,” or “She gets all bent out of shape.”
It’s interesting how we use words like crooked, deranged and demented to describe unhealthy individuals, and at the same time we use words like poised, balanced and centered to describe wholesome, healthy people.
Have you ever stopped and wondered why?
The answer may surprise you. It’s because your posture is a reflection of your health. For example, if you are stressed or depressed you typically walk with your shoulders rounded and your head hanging low. On the other hand, if you feel great you walk with your body very upright and erect.
This is where it gets interesting. You can improve your health by improving your posture. As Joseph Sweere, a professor at Northwestern Health Science University, told me in an interview, “Posture can and does have an influence on the function of the nervous system, and your nervous system influences every tissue in your body.”
Simply put, if you carry yourself as if you’ve been beat up by life then your nervous system and tissues respond by going into a state of fight-or-flight. This survival response is a good short term strategy, but long term leads to heart disease, digestive disorders, insomnia, fatigue and a lowered resistance to disease.
The good news is that as you change your posture you change your health. Just try it. Next time you are tired or depressed try straightening up, taking a few deep breaths and you’ll likely notice the fatigue diminishing. It’s hard to be fatigued when you carry yourself upright.
So how can you start making improvements in your daily posture? Start with these three posture tips:
Adjust the rear view mirrors in your car so that you have to sit upright in order to use them properly.
Place items you commonly use in the kitchen (or popular clothes in your closet) in draws and shelves that don’t require you to constantly slouch down to get them.
Avoid working on a laptop computer for long periods. If you do use one, place the computer on a platform (even a stack of telephone books) to raise the monitor to eye level and then use an external keyboard and mouse.
These tips are great starters for improving your posture. Good luck on your journey to a more upright you in 2007.
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Jason C. Steinle is a chiropractor at Health and Harmony Chiropractic, PC in Evergreen, CO 303 670 1001, the host of The Steinle Show talk radio program, and author of Upload Experience: Quarterlife Solutions which is available at HearthFire Books and http://www.uploadexperience.com/.
Our bodies are designed to get stronger. It’s a remarkable process if you think about it.
Right…
You or I can go to the gym, stress our muscles and if done properly our bodies bounce back with increased strength, endurance, coordination and flexibility. The physical exertion doesn’t break us down but rather stimulates improvements.
Errors
But as often said…just because a little is good…it doesn’t mean a lot is better.
On the flip side we can overload our bodies and cause injuries. This most commonly occurs with one or more of the following exercise errors.
1. Postural Imbalance- poor body posture and mechanics are amplified when doing exercise.
2. Misalignment- subtler subluxations—misalignments—in the spine and extremities throw off proper exercise form and lead to problems.
3. Movement Restrictions- guarded and restricted movement leads to compensation patterns where other parts of the body are called to do more work than usual.
Solutions
The primary preventative measure is to reinforce proper alignment, flexibility and body mechanics. This varies from person to person and is one of the focuses of Health and Harmony Chiropractic. We help improve body posture and provide guidance on how to maintain proper mechanics while exercising.
Addition variables that you can control while working out involve the Five R’s
1. Rest- Allow adequate time for the body to recuperate before the next work out
2. Range- Perform exercises and stretches within a range of motion that your body permits without causing pain
3. Rate- Slowing down the rate of your exercise routine (weight lifting) allows for more recovery between sets and will help you avoid biomechanical mistakes that often occur when rushing through a work out
4. Resistance- Overloading the muscles can cause stress injuries and is often associated with poor biomechanics
5. Repetition- Just like resistance…if done correctly it will improve your function…if overdone it will set you back with injuries.
Get your posture evaluated and corrected…and watch the 5 R’s when working out. These simple steps go a long way in preventing exercise injuries.
Jason Steinle, DC
Health and Harmony Chiropractic Office
http://www.awakeningpotential.com/
303 670 1001
It may surprise you to know that sitting…yes sitting…is one of the hardest activities on the back. Poor posture when sitting in front of a computer places more strain on the low back than walking or standing. And…its not only the low back that takes a hit when logging time at a computer. Your neck, shoulders, wrists, forearms and thoracic spine also get feel the effects.
Here is a link to an excellent summary of basic steps you can take to reduce injuries and strain at work. http://www.maximumpc.com/2006/03/outfit_your_wor.html
I like this article because it summarizes both in words and with pictures steps you can take today to make your workstation more ergonomically friendly.
If you are not familiar with the term ergonomic. It is the science of equipment design intended to maximize productivity and reduce fatigue and discomfort at the workplace. Stated simpler it’s the study of how to reduce injuries at work.
Enjoy the article and feel welcome to contact Health and Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Center of Evergreen, Colorado with any questions.
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Jason C. Steinle is a chiropractor in Evergreen, CO
Health and Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Center provides chiropractic care for Evergreen, Genesse, Conifer, Golden, Lakewood, Denver, Morrison, Idaho Springs, Lookout Mountain, and Georgetown, CO.
