How do you know what is good food?

That's an interesting question. I was reading an article I saw on yahoo about the "5 Worst Fast-Food Breakfasts ( and what you should order instead)" . Interesting article that goes over Starbucks, Mcdonalds, Jamba Juice, Subway and several others menus. I didn't think they could find anything that would be actually "good" but there are a few options. Besides looking at calories you should also look at content of the food you are consuming. A common themed option they approve of is oatmeal which I agree with too. It's a good alternative than any deep friend breakfast. Also when you get anything from Mcdonalds it's not really cooked for you it's usually thrown into the microwave. Same thing goes for any of the sandwiches you pick up at Caribou Coffee or Starbucks right now. How healthy can that be?

First off what is a calorie? I mean in this society we are surrounded by calorie counters. Do they know what they are counting? According to Dictionary.com is the "a quantity of food capable of producing such an amount of energy." Now that we got that on the table how much energy does your body really need? Well if you try out the Calories Per Day Calculator  it gives you an idea and that varies by several factors such as your height, current weight and how active you are. So my final conclusion, as nice as calorie counting may seem if you aren't watching what you eat and how active you are, you're not necessaricly being healthy.

You can eat 1500 calories of candy for the day and all your meals but is your body receiving everything that you really need? You rather eat that 1800 calories of healthy stuff and trust me your body will appreciate it more. You may also see some results in weight loss too. One thing I noticed is that when I eat more greens, things that don't have preservatives and that are fresh my body responds better. I feel better, not sluggish, not sick and that is how I like it to be. 

Thanksgiving Around the Corner

I have been in this position as a Chiropractic Assistant for almost a year and a half. Honestly I didn't think much of it when I first took the job. To me it was a job, but I have learned a lot since then and seen miracles happen every day. Our doctors genuinely care about their patients and about everyone getting better. If you want to get better the doctors will work with you to make it work. This November we asked a few of our patients what they are thankful for health wise:

Since July when I started treatment I've lost 33 lbs. I have terrible arthritis that had started causing some debilitating (sp) symptoms. Dr. Hugh started adjusting. I feel 100% better. 

Thank you,

Maggie A.

I have fewer headaches + much better range of motion.

Toni T.

Lasting + continued relief from leg pain.

Ability to walk pain free!

Medication free.

K. 

More energy!

Sleep well!

Matt L.

Sleeping better

Left leg better

Thankful for everything in my life !

Lu D.

I am thankful that I can say I am doing everything possible to avoid a heart attack in the future with adjustments and education in living healthy : eating, exercising, stress relief.

Cindy M.

I don't have headaches anymore and I have more energy. :)

Bree Ann B. 

My smiles form so much easier. Now I just gotta fix the teeth :)

Justin P.  

My daily tension headaches have gone away! 

Mary G.

Better low back - recovers more quickly after workout, walking 

Ron B. 

My neck and arm are not hurting, less headaches.

Jean P. 

I can move my body.
I am breathing better.
Fruits and vegetables make me look better -- people are telling me my skin "glows"
I can't dance yet - but I CAN WALK.

Mary Lou K.  

I am able to sleep faster and better.
I have less chronic pain.
I sue better form when working and am aware of how I lift and my posture.

11-22-11

more energy
better posture
healthier body

Paul M.   

Diabetes is up 700%

Diabetes is up 700% according to the Maximized Living Blog article just recently published.

This article was very interesting for me to read because my grandma died of diabetes and my family (according to the doctor) is at high risk for getting diabetes. This honestly has me concerned. Especially since I would like to live a long time and I would love if my loved ones will live a long healthy life. What is a healthy life? One that doesn't require me to not be naturally living, no drugs, no oxygen mask, no wheelchair. I mean who wants to retire to nursing home? Most people want to retire, travel, do the things they love, and spend time with their loved ones.

On November 22nd, 2011 Maximized Living is hosting a free webinar about Diabetes and things you can do to reverse it and/or prevent it. We need to stop accepting things as they are told and explore other ways to take care of themselves. Meaning I can sit here and accept that I will get diabetes and die because the doctors says I will get it and I should just accept it. If you're like me you learn it's your life, it's your health, don't let anyone tell you how to live it.

If you have or know someone who have diabetes or prediabetes you should come in to a Maximized Living Clinic and learn about natural ways to stand up for your own health. If you  are in the Twin Cities area you can come in for a free consultation at Bandana Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Roseville Minnesota. Call 651-646-2050 and mention this blog.