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HOLIDAY EDITION

Holiday Greetings to All of Our Dear Patients, Friends and Colleagues

During the holiday season many of us are rushing around with mixed feelings. It is a time for giving and sharing, charity and celebration. It may also bring a financial concern, a to-do list, along with a change in diet and sleep. Some may even slip into a period of depression.

How do we get through this magical time of year feeling revitalized? Did you know that a chiropractic adjustment can give you that extra burst? Physiologically it releases endorphins, helps the body remove toxins and energizes you. Studies show having regular chiropractic adjustments lowers cortisol levels (an immunosuppressant), while increasing T and B lymphocyte levels, which boosts immunity.

Staying active and exercising throughout the season helps stave off those extra calories you may be adding on. Did you know that exercise can improve your mood, boost your immunity, and transform your life? Especially during this cold and flu (holiday) season, exercising just 20 minutes/3-4 days a week is enough to manifest these benefits. You can incorporate small changes throughout the day: taking the stairs, doing little bursts of exercise (1-2 sets of 10 reps of squats) during a slow moment at work or while wrapping gifts, or learning a new dance move for that holiday party. All these changes add up to balancing the negative and positive stresses that are a part of our daily lives.

There are several other simple things you can do, some just as simple as changing the way you think. For example, remove the expression “have to” from your vocabulary and your thinking. Tremendous pressure is created by saying, “I have to do this”. Instead, begin saying: “I choose to…”. This will release a lot of self- imposed pressure and give you a whole different perspective on your life. Everything you do is by choice which can empower and invigorate you.

Another suggestion is to take time for you, even if it’s 10-15 minutes a day. In the morning, before you get out of bed, just sit quietly and concentrate on your breath. Let any thoughts that pop into your mind simply float by and, again, concentrate on your breath. Sitting quietly, even for a short time, helps calm your mind and revitalize your spirit.

In this holiday season, as our hearts are turned to giving, we can give no greater gift than the gift of health. Take care of yourself and your loved ones. Come in to Gutrich Chiropractic for treatments (adjustments), gift certificates, and our Lifetime Wellness nutraceuticals. The latest nutritional research promotes antioxidant-rich foods and food-based supplements to reduce the toxic waste in our bodies from environmental pollutants. Start the new year aligned physically, emotionally and mentally, knowing you are adopting life-enhancing practices.

Yours in health,

The Gutrich Chiropractic and Naprapathy Team

Upcoming Seminars

for all patients, their family & friends…
1) Your Monthly Tune-Up (The “Straight” Facts)
posture tips, exercise do’s & don’t’s and injury prevention
w/ Dr. Halliday……………Thursday, February 1, 2007

2) Glyconutrients for your Health
w/ Dr. Gutrich…………….Thursday, January 25, 2007
…………..contact our office for more details.

Holiday Fatigue or Sleeping Troubles?

Lifewave offers a new scientific breakthrough with nanotechnology to produce dramatic heating and cooling effects on the human body. This all-natural Sleep Patch helps your body relax and rest quietly when it is placed over specific acupuncture points. This exciting non-transdermal software for the human body is also available in Energy Enhancing and Pain Relieving patch technology as well as a Skin Revitalizing and Regenerating Detoxification patches.

For more information and a free trial offer go to www.Lifewave.com/gutrichgroup or contact drgutrich@gutrich.com.

Questions, Comments?

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Make Us a Part of Your New Year’s Resolution!

Gutrich Chiropractic wishes to extend to you, your family & friends a happy and healthy holiday season. In the spirit of giving, we are pleased to offer gift certificates, redeemable for treatments and supplements at the office. Give your loved one a therapeutic treatment, healthful supplements, or a soothing massage to start the new year and to let them know you care.

More TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes)

For those of you wanting to shed some pounds, get control of diabetes mellitus, lower your cholesterol, reduce pain and inflammation or naturally detoxify your body, we offer nutritional counseling in advanced fundamental food- based nutrients and medical food supplements to achieve these goals.

Therapeutic Lifestyle Change (TLC) is recommended as a first-line treatment by many national health organizations for a variety of common health problems.

Please come in for an evaluation and treatment by our doctors at Gutrich Chiropractic and Naprapathy.