Hamburgers, Hydrogenated Oil & History.

How many days per week does your child eat at school?  Remember to count the breakfast as well. Do you have any idea what is being fed to them there? Sure you have the menu that they send home, but are you paying attention to the types of food, and the ingredients in each? 

The picture to the left shows hamburger, french fries, cookie, orange slices - on the menu.  Sounds decent.  How about this menu (just in the burger): enriched wheat flour, wheat gluten, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Vegetable Shortening (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean, Cottonseed, and/or Canola Oils Dextrose, Sugar, Soy Oil, Corn Starch, Dough Conditioners, Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate (CSL), Mono- Diglycerides, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- Diglycerides (DATEM), Polysorbate 60, Calcium Sulfate, Ammonium Sulfate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Enzyme, Potassium Iodate, Calcium Peroxide, L. Cysteine, Corn Syrup Solids, Guar Gum, Sodium Diacetate, Algin. Hamburger: 100% Beef, Rehydrated Onion?

I like how it includes 100% beef.  Does that mean 100% beef by-products, leftovers, guts, or does that mean the meat came from 100% cow? To the untrained eye it may seem like a real hamburger, but it really isn't, not even close.  That burger is a mixture of dangerous chemicals, additives, residues, hydrogenated oils, and other toxic ingredients. Think about how many times a child eats this type of processed, packaged, chemicalized food on a yearly basis.  Just at school!  And we wonder why they can't focus, aren't listening, and fidgeting in the chair.

Autism is at an all-time high, 1 in 37 boys.  ADD/ADHD is at an all-time high¹, 7.5% of children. Child depression and suicidality at an all-time high², there are more kids on medications than ever before, and so many more complications are at all time highs.  Would you agree that if these children ate a litlle bit better, (not what you see above), that the incidence of these issues would reduce?

My children are allowed to eat school lunch 1 time per week.  The other 4 days we pack their lunch.  Typical packed luch includes: turkey sandwich with mustard on whole grain bread (with no HFCS), organic cookies or crackers, some type of fruit, 100% juice or water, nuts or veges with ranch. I may throw in some organic fruit snacks!  The amazing thing is THEY EAT IT ALL, and LOVE IT. Actually, my children prefer packed lunch over buying anyday.  When they do buy, they don't even eat everything that's given to them.

It may sound easier to just have them buy lunch, and not take the time to pack.  It may look cheaper than going out and purchasing all the healthier groceries/ingredients. It might even make you feel like a good, caring parent by letting them eat what they want.  The reality is these choices are killing them. As parents we have to take responsibility for what they put into their mouths, and ultimate responsibility for their health and longevity.

One key essential to a  Maximized Living LIFESTYLE is quality nutrients. Nutrients not only for disease prevention, but for health achievement.  A growing body needs good fuel. Combine that with a healthy nerve system and they'll be as "golden" as the fries!

Watch this amazing video from a new hit TV show: http://tinyurl.com/ykot6kn

If you want more information, or how to create better choices for your children, call our office and schedule a consultation with the doctor today. (248) 615-4100

1. Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA; January 2001) and Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (March 2002)

2. http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/ChildDepression.html

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Last night I went to see the new movie, Invictus. The story is about how Nelson Mandela used the 1995 rugby team to save his countrymen.  While he was incarcerated he read the poem Invictus to keep him inspired. The movie tells how President Mandela gave the poem to the captain of the rugby team so he could inspire his teammates to victory in the World Cup.

The poem ends in "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul."

That is a powerful statement that must be read and re-read.  Can you actually understand and BELIEVE that you are the master of your fate? Or do you continue to make excuses for your short-comings?

It's not my fault, I didn't do it, I don't have time, there is not any money, the economy is bad, I thought this was a scam, It's too hard, too far to drive,  I'm afraid to change, genetics...

I hear reasons on a daily basis on why and how patients can't get better in their health, and it saddens me dearly.  My first response is to ask how well are you doing with your exercise?  How well are you doing with your nutrition? Your reduction of toxins?  Your schedule of adjustments? If your answer is not that well, or if you have an excuse as to why it wasn't better, who's at fault? Your chiropractor, your boss, or your bad genes? Look in the mirror. It's you.

There are so many people in our world that achieve great things, and have gone through great adversity getting there. Nelson Mandela went on the lead a country after incarceration and segregation. He worked hard and woke up early to fulfill his dream...his purpose in life.  Nobody said the journey was going to be easy.  In fact you have to expect confrontation and obstacles along the way. Do you give up as soon as you hit those obstacles, or do you get back up, shake it off, thank God for the opportunity to learn from the challenge, and move forward again? Or do you blame something other than you?

God has called you to be great and wants you to succeed.  When you make excuses, you are telling Him you can't, or worse yet you won't.

A goal in 2010 is to take responsibility for your actions. Be responsible for your health. Tell others about the power that is inside of you that heals, and how when you commit to change-you change. Overcome your challenges and work harder than you have in your life. Become that Man in the Arena.

The Man in the Arena is the title of a speech given by Teddy Roosevelt on April 23, 1910. (the poem that was actually given to the rugby captain by Mandela was not Invictus, but this one)

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Just today I had 3 patients tell me that they were off of all diabetic medications, and blood sugar levels are now normal. Along with that they are off blood pressure and cholesterol medications. What was their secret, and how come so many Americans suffer from this epidemic?

If there was a "cure" for diabetes, do you think that your medical doctor is going to tell you about it? Not likely. There is no money in a cure, but only in multiple prescriptions and office visits for life. There is a missing link that Doctors are not telling their patients...that there IS a cure. It happens daily in my office.

1. The Standard American Diet (S.A.D.)Americans ingest way too much sugar daily. Not only in Mountain Dew, but hidden in breads, pastas, grains, condiments, fruits, juices. Sugar spikes insulin. Diabetics take insulin to lower sugar. If you eliminate sugars, than there is NO NEED for insulin medications!

2. Insulin Resistance.At the cellular level there are receptors for insulin. Through high sugar levels (inflammation), toxicity, leptin imbalance, and other avenues the receptors will burn out. This creates an inability for the cells to "hear" insulin. If you do a blood test on a diabetic you will see that they have high levels of insulin- so why inject more?? Eliminate the reason why your body cannot hear it, and repair the receptors.

3. Subluxation.Damage to the nervous system that controls ALL body function will create imbalance and disease. The brain tells the pancreas to produce insulin. If the nerve or electric pathway to the pancreas is damaged, the organ won't do what it is supposed to do. Remove the interference to allow the body to produce normal levels of insulin...no need for artificial production through a drug.

There are many other ways to eliminate this disease, but this is a great start. If more information is needed, call our office at 248.615.4100, or www.mlhc47.com.

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Recently I was hanging out the guys in my family and a strange conversation arose.  The older guys were talking about getting their prostates checked.  (For a guy its kind of a weird procedure, someone poking around down there!) It turned into a 20 minute conversation on who they go to, did they like it, what they would do if the doctor found something.  At family get-togethers I typically keep my mouth shut on health beliefs for they all know my views on what I believe should or should not be done.  But I felt I had to say something to these guys.  I gave them a reality check.

I asked them that if the doctor did find an abnormality on the test, what would you do?  Would you do more tests?  Would you let them cut it out?  Would you do chemotherapy or radiation?  Would you be scared and stressed out of your mind? What would be the procedure to fix whatever abnormality was found?  The concensus was that they would probably not do any dangerous medical procedure, but rather change their habits to take care of the problem naturally.  Most of the guys were scared to do any sort of radiation and chemo.

The solutions were many-They would eat a little better, eliminating some of the "junk food", they would exercise a little more, they would try to eliminate some of the toxins in their bodies, they would spend more quality time with their families, they would reduce some of their daily stress load, and a couple said they woould be getting more chiropractic adjustments.

Than why don't you do all of those things NOW?

Why do people WAIT until they are diagnosed with disease from a random medical test to start taking care of themselves?  This is the difference of being RE-active versus PRO-active.  The medical model of disease teaches us to wait unitl we are sick to take care of our bodies, rely on a test to determine whether we are sick or not (which is always too late), then take a drug, perform surgery, or do nothing to fix it.  Does this system work??

The Maximized Living model of health teaches us to take care of our bodies now. Eat right, exercise, lower stress and build peace, avoid and reduce toxins, and most of all have healthy nervous systems through chiropractic adjustments.  This way of living PREVENTS us from getting prostate cancer later in life.

So, I asked the guys if they would prefer another man poking around in their prostate, or to start LIVING today. HMMMM

-DC out

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 This week I traveled to the World Police and Fire Games in Vancouver,  
BC. What a great opportunity and privelage it was to be the  
chiropractor for such high class athletes. It's amazing how men and  
women that have full-time work serving their country as police and  
fire still excelled in their sports. It simply shows the hard work and  
dedication they make daily to become more than just "doing their job".

I always enjoy hanging around people that are successful, work hard,  
and expect the best. I truly feel that it brings myself to a higher  
level. I suggest that if you are hanging with those that are always  
negative to find new friends!   But I got to step back and observe the  
athletes that won medals consistently, the ones that everyone else  
were afraid of.  I noticed that every single one of them had serious  
laser beam focus and intensity. You could easily see it in their eyes,  
posture, and voice. They avoided the other athletes, iPod in, paced up  
and down the track, didn't talk or laugh and went into their sport  
with one thing on their mind...to win.  The other athletes noticed  
this as well- some joked about it, some intimidated by it. One thing  
was for sure they made their presence known, and losing was not an  
option.

I once read an article about Tiger Woods and a secret to his success.  
Tiger said that he walks onto the course knowing that he is going to  
win. No one is going to beat him, he is simply the best. He has  
complete focus on his own game and cares nothing about every one  
elses'.  He knows that if he concentrates on playing his own game to  
his potential every other player will crumble around him.   
Intimidation, intensity, strength?

Whether you are a world class athlete or a high school student are you  
walking into your life with the same level of focus and intensity?   
Are you looking for ways that you will fail, how someone else is doing  
a better job than you, how that sale is too difficult to pay off, how  
your kids are behind in class?  Or are you expecting world class  
success?  Do you know it in you heart that you are the best at that  
you do?  No on can beat you. No one can do what you do better. Every  
one else around you shivers when you walk in the room. You are the  
champ.

Go for the "gold" in everything you do.

-DC out

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Organized Screening Leads to Breast Cancer Overdiagnosis

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Finally we can now enter blog entries into the site!  I am so excited because this gives me a great opportunity to give ideas and thoughts on many things so that all can see.  Let today be out initial "trial" run!  Please look forward to regular blog entries and stay engaged in what's happening at InnerLink...

Stay tuned

DC 

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You have certainly heard from numerous sources – if not your personal doctor – just how important it is to get cardiovascular exercise.  This should come as no surprise as your heart is your most important muscle.  Good cardiovascular exercise is the only way to get your heart pumping and thus exercise your heart.  While good heart health is certainly on the top of the list when it comes to benefits received from cardiovascular exercise, it is certainly not the only benefit that people receive from getting a cardio workout.  Maximized Living Doctor Chris Niedzinski discusses a few of the other benefits that you will receive from engaging in regular cardiovascular exercise.

The most common type of cardiovascular exercise that people engage in seems to be running so for simplicity’s sake we will discuss the health benefits that running showers people with.  First of all, running – coupled with a healthy diet – is the quickest way to shed those unwanted pounds.  Dieting is indeed important but the energy required for a good run will speed the process by which fat is burned.  If a slimmer waistline is what you are looking for, get running!

Perhaps one of the greatest health benefits running yields is oftentimes overlooked, and it has to do with mental health.  Medical experts agree that running releases endorphins in the brain.  In short, endorphins are the bodily chemicals which make us feel good.  When our bodies do not produce enough endorphins we find ourselves lethargic and depressed.  Running triggers the process by which we create these “feel-good” chemicals.  So if you are feeling a little blue, perhaps a little jog could cheer you up.

Another benefit that is often times overlooked is that running is actually enjoyable.  Many people find that they love running and they make a hobby out of it.  Maximized Living Doctor Chris Niedzinski can’t stress enough how much you have to gain from simply getting outdoors and running.
 

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