Evergreen Chiropractic

“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.

Health/Wellness:

Sharon Moalem, PhD and Jason C. Steinle, DC sat down and discussed the role genetics play in our health.  Listen is as Sharon discusses:

- turning genes on and off

- the role disease has played in our evolution

- the “interconnectedness model” of health

- the pros and cons of genetic testing

Sharon is the author of Survival of the Sickest: The Surprising Connections Between Disease and Longevity. To check out the book on Amazon.com click here.  He has a Ph.D. in human physiology and in the emerging fields of neurogenetics and evolutionary medicine.

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Posture:

Listen in as Mary Bond and Jason C. Steinle discuss key aspects of posture. You will learn practical tips for correcting and improving your posture.

Mary is the author of The New Rules of Posture. Her writings and work have been featured in The Washington Post, Body and Soul Magazine and on Oprah.com. She lives in California and leads workshops around the United States.

To learn more about Mary’s book click here.

Jason C. Steinle is the host of The Steinle Show and is a Doctor of Chiropractic at Health and Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Evergreen, Colorado.

Like what you hear? Check out our other podcasts at www.awakeningpotential.com/blog and www.uploadexperience.com/blog

Health and Harmony Chiropractic / Evergreen / Colorado / 303-670-1001

 

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Wow! It’s been a busy past couple of months.  One of the exciting things happening here at Health and Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Center is our move into a new office.

This past October we began looking for a new place in Evergreen, CO. Before long we had an office under contract, closed, and then did double duty to remodel it prior to moving in January 1st.  Check out these before and after pictures.  (Click to enlarge)

We are loving the new office. The feedback from practice members has been very positive. We are now easy to access from I-70 which has made it more convenient for our Denver, Lookout Mountain, Golden, Genesse, and Idaho Springs practice members. 

Special thanks to my Dad! He came out November 28th and returned January 8th. Without his help I’d still be removing wallpaper. Also I want to thank Bill Downes of Evergreen Commercial Re-estate. He made a rocky process go by smooth.

Thanks for stopping by visit our blog at www.awakeningpotential.com/blog

Ergonomics and Chiropractic:

Joseph Sweere, DC discusses with Jason C. Steinle, DC proper ergonomics in the work place. Topics discussed include: 1. Picking a desk chair 2. Setting up your monitor 3. Keyboard height 4. Leg position

Dr. Sweere is a professor at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minneapolis, MN and he is the author of Golden Rules for Vibrant Health in Body, Mind, and Spirit.

To learn more about the book at Amazon.com click here . 

Jason C. Steinle is a Doctor of Chiropractic at Health and Harmony Chiropractic in Evergreen, Colorado. He may be reached at Health and Harmony by calling 303 670-1001

Health and Harmony Chiropractic/ 1202 Bergen Parkway / Suite 206 / Evergreen, CO 80439

 

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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!

 

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“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.

Did you know that 60 to 70 percent of your low back support comes from the abdominal muscles (a.k.a. your core)?

What is the significance?

If you have degeneration of the spine, low back pain, and/or a history of instability it is still possible to improve your back.

I have found over and over again that with proper spinal adjustments, muscle work, and strengthening it is possible to improve both the function and alignment of the spine.

Today we are going to look at one piece of strengthening puzzle– the abdominal muscles.

Have you ever wondered, “What are the best exercises to strengthen the abdominal muscles?”

A study in the February 2006 Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy looked at this very question. The study compared people:

* Doing crunches — laying on the back, lifting only a couple inches off the surface.

* Doing short arch sit-ups in the same position — laying on the back, feet flat and knees bent about 90 degrees, but coming up a bit farther.

* Using abdominal-strengthening equipment such as ab rollers or ab slides. Some equipment is used while laying on your back and others have you on your knees sliding forward down to the ground with your navel toward the floor. The person using this equipment started on all fours then slid out and back.

The comparison study showed the abdominal work that had the greatest effect were those exercises where people were on all fours and either sliding or rolling forward, then rolling back in.

The second-most beneficial of the group were the abdominal crunches or sit-ups.

If you are experiencing low back pain and/or instability please consult with a professional before starting the any exercises involving being on all fours and rolling forward and back.

For more information please call Health and Harmony, PC at 303 670 1001

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Jason Steinle is a chiropractor in Evergreen, CO