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June 2010

Changes to your diet can relieve allergy symptoms.

Spring is officially here with flowers in bloom and the pollen levels rising. Although a beautiful time of year, it can be very difficult for those suffering with allergies. Allergies may occur in the body as a result of inflammation. In the First Line Therapy program we advise our patients to avoid foods which can contribute to inflammation. Some common inflammatory foods include corn, soy, wheat and other gluten containing grains, peanuts, eggs, dairy and sugar. Adding appropriate probiotics and digestive enzymes can help support your digestive system and allow your body to more easily assimilate the foods you are eating and the pollen you are exposed to without promoting an inflammatory reaction. To learn more about how our First Line Therapy lifestyle program can help you manage your allergy symptoms, visit www.lpwellness.com.

Boost Immunity

Spring Detox Remedy:

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine support and strengthen the systems of the body that are involved in the production of Qi energy. By building up your supply of Qi, and facilitating the free flow of it through the body, symptoms and signs related to allergies can be greatly reduced or eliminated. Traditional Chinese Medicine can be used as a prevention as well as to treat the root of allergy symptoms by reawakening and re-energizing the self healing capacity of the body. To boost your immune system at this time, a very effective food remedy is the mung bean. The mung bean is a cleansing legume and is supportive to treat the root of your allergy symptoms. The following recipe is for the combination of mung beans with rice, these two combined are easily digestible and a great way to boost your overall immunity and nourish your whole body.

Mung Bean and Rice Meal

4 1/2 quarts water
1 cup mung beans (soaked over night)
2 cups basmati rice
1 tsp crushed ginger
1 small diced onion
2 cloves of crushed garlic
2 to 8 cups vegetables
2 tb olive oil
1/2 tsp crushed red chiles (optional)
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp sea salt, or more to taste

Set the water to boil in a 6-8 qt pot. Clean beans of any debris and rinse well. Add them to the water and boil until they start to split, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the other ingredients. Clean rice in the same manner as the beans. Peel and chop the ginger root, onions, and garlic. Add rice to beans. Chop the other ingredients in the order they are listed and add them to the mix. Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat, add all the spices, and let them sizzle for 30 seconds, then stir in vegetables and cook for approximately 5 minutes. Add this to the bean mix. As the rice starts to break up, lower the heat to medium and stir occasionally. Continue to cook, uncovered, until all the ingredients are very well done and a bit mushy. Add sea salt to taste. You may also place in a crockpot to cook overnight.

April 2010

Buy Fresh, Buy Local

Visit your local farmer's market this Spring for tender greens, like spinach, watercress and baby lettuces. Asparagus, leeks, radishes, sugar snap peas and new red potatoes are all at their peak now. Make a delicious leek and potato soup and serve it with a salad of baby lettuce, watercress and radish.

You can also visit your local coop or fish market & ask for wild Pacific salmon, which will be arriving from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest in April and May. Season the salmon with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast it on the grill or in the oven.

Try these recipes for an easy seasonal Spring meal!

Watercress & Baby Greens Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette.

2 cups watercress
2 cups baby greens
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
10 asparagus speers, trimmed and steamed
2 scallions, chopped
2 hard boiled eggs, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons toasted walnuts, lightly chopped
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
pepper to taste

For dressing: mix lemon juice, garlic, salt, mustard, and pepper. Slowly wisk in olive oil. Makes 1 cup. Combine salad ingredients, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with walnuts.

Feb 2010

Dr.Rebecca's Schedule

We are excited to announce that Dr.Rebecca Adamek Peckels will be adding additional hours to her schedule!

Starting the week of February 15th:
Tuesdays 1:00pm-5:00pm
Thursdays 9:00am-5:00pm
Fridays 12:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday, February 13th 11:00am-2:30pm Saturday, February 27th 11:00am-2:30pm Saturday, March 13th 11:00am-2:30pm

Call to schedule your future visit! 612-922-8100

Newsletter - September 2009

H1N1 & Influenza Vaccination

Facts you may not know:
There has been a lot of information recently about the H1N1 vaccination. Here are a few facts that may have not made the media coverage.
• Vaccines create temporary, cell mediated immunity but ultimately weaken your body's natural humoral immunity.
• Thimerserol; ( a form of mercury ) is still being used with all of the flu vaccinations and will be part of the H1N1 vaccination. ( Other known heavy metals and toxins are part of vaccinations.)
• The FDA is fast tracking the production of the H1N1 vaccine with only a few weeks of testing done on only a few hundred children and adults before being given to students in schools in October.
• H1N1 will fall under the EUA ( Emergency Use Authorization) act that was passed in 2001; which will allow drug companies protected liability if injury occurs.
Please visit www.nvic.org for additional facts & information on vaccinations.
The following guidelines will help to boost your immune system and prevent against influenza!

1.) Get plenty of quality rest & sleep.
2.) Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
3.) Exercise regularly.
4.) Wash your hands multiple times a day.
5.) Take your daily multi vitamin and Omega 3s.
6.) Limit your intake of refined carbohydrates (sugar and white flour.)
Boost your Immune System!
How to use essential oils and vitamins to keep you and your family healthy! We have pulled together the Top 5 supplements and oils specific to immune support.
1.) Thieves Essential Oil & home care products
2.) ImuMax for Kids
3.) Vitamin D
4.) Probiotics
5.) Vitamin C

Product quality is critical. Click here to learn more!

Backpack Safety!

Source: MCA

  Backpacks can be the leading cause of back and shoulder pain for millions of children and adolescents. As students begin to head back to school, the Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) would like to shed light on backpack safety. Here are a few tips as we make our way back into the classrooms.
         The backpack should have two padded adjustable straps in addition to a padded back. A heavy backpack that is not worn with both straps can cause a disproportionate shift of weight to one side of the body, leading to neck and back spasms as well as poor posture.
        The size of the backpack is very important as well. The backpack should not hang more than four inches below the waistline, this could cause extra weight on the shoulders causing the child to lean too far forward when walking.
The MCA recommends that a child should never carry more than 10 percent of their body weight. Make sure there are enough compartments in the backpack to distribute the weight evenly; focusing the heaviest items closest to the body.

        We wish everyone a safe and happy first week back to school!

Newsletter - November 2008

With winter around the corner, it is time when many worry about getting colds and flus. A strong and healthy immune system prevents us from "catching" colds or the flu. Keeping reading to learn more....

Dr. Rebecca's back from Maternity Leave

Drs. Chad and Rebecca are excited to welcome their daughter, Ella. Dr. Rebecca has returned to her regular hours, which are:
Tuesdays 1 - 5
Thursdays 2 - 5
Fridays 12- 4
Saturdays hours may vary

Flu Shots

The public is urged by the medical community to get a flu shot each year. Unfortunately, the whole story isn't often shared. A strong and healthy immune and nervous system is what prevents illness. Some of the ingredients in a flu shot are a guess each year and the rest are toxic chemicals that you and your children aren't told about, including mercury. Follow the link below for ingredients. These chemicals in vaccinations and the flu shot are so harmful that over $100,000 has been offered to any MD willing to drink the ingredients. So far there are no takers. Click here to read more.

A Canadian news program gave their opinion of flu shots/vaccines. This is so true it is scary. Watch for yourself, "What's in a Flu Shot?" on YouTube.

Keep reading below to see how to boost your immune system naturally.

Boosting your Immune System

There are many great ways to boost you and your families' immune system naturally. Ideally you can fight off the common 'bugs' without noticing symptoms. Click here to read more about tips, which are safe and free from harmful side effects, to prevent symptoms and minimize them and their duration if symptoms do occur.

Gardasil

Gardasil is the vaccination introduced to "prevent" cervical cancer. The marketing campaign was genius, with the quotes "cancer from a virus" and "I don't want to be one more" It was recommended by the medical community for all teen and pre-teen girls. There is much more to this story, including serious, even fatal side effects.
Click here to read more about Gardasil on the National Vaccine Information Center website

Newsletter - August 2008

Meet Dr. Jessica Peterson

Lake Pointe is happy to introduce Dr. Jessica Peterson, who will be covering for Dr. Rebecca while she is on maternity leave! A graduate of Northwestern University, Dr. Jessica practices family wellness and specializes in prenatal care and pediatrics. Dr. Jessica received some of her training at Lake Pointe and has a very similar approach to treatment, incorporating muscle testing, nutrition, and cranial-sacral work.

Chiropractic in the Olympics

GREAT NEWS - Four doctors of chiropractic have joined the 60+ Olympian healthcare team for the 2008 games in Bejing, China. Chiropractic physicians have been involved with the Olympics since 1980.

In 2008 chiropractors have been providing care this year throughout the training regimes at the Olympic Village and will continue providing care during the Olympic events.

Olympians are seeking care for injury recovery, prevention and performance improvements. Also, due to the poor air quality in Bejing, many athletes are receiving chiropractic care for asthma symptoms as well.

Newsletter - June 2008

First Line Therapy

Lake Pointe Chiropractic and Wellness is excited to introduce the First Line Therapy lifestyle program. This revolutionary therapeutic program, based on extensive scientific research, can help you gain more energy, improve mental clarity, lose fat and increase lean muscle, and help prevent many of the chronic diseases associated with aging.The First Line Therapy program will put you on the path to optimal health through a combination of balanced eating, regular excise, stress reduction and targeted nutritional supplementation. This is acheieved through a personalized porgram that includes:

Initial testing and follow-up testing
Individual consultations
Your own First Line Therapy guidebook
Weekly visits for lifestyle counseling
Nutritional product recommendation

Take the first step toward better health and call Suan Prince at Lake Pointe Chiropractic & Wellness at (612) 922-8100.

Essential Oils

Lake Pointe Chiropractic and Wellness now offers Young Living essential oils.Through the classes we offer, guests will learn about the therapeutic value of essential oils and practical uses in day to day life. Please join us at our next classes listed below.
June 25: Oils, Pregnancy and Children
July 16: Oils and Your Health
General Information Class Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Lake PointeChiropractic and Wellness
Registration:$15 per class
Details: Please register at the front desk or call (612) 922-8100