| Dear Friend of New Beginnings Chiropractic,
Happy New Year! They say that 2009 is the year of hope, and for many of us, we could probably use some right about now. Many of us are stressed about the economy, our homes, jobs, health and more. While some things are beyond our control, it is important to recognize that we can control how we respond to situations.
Health is one of the biggest things that we do have direct control over. That is why this month's newsletter is dedicated to creating lasting healthy resolutions, detoxing after the holidays, supplements to help with detox, and more! This is one of the most important issues yet! Please use the information used here, and pass it on to anyone (which is probably almost everyone you know) who could benefit from making healthier decisions and detoxing in 2009.
We hope you enjoy this month's issue, and as always, feel free to pass it along to anyone who may enjoy it as well!
Your Partners in Health,
Dr. Brenda Trudell, Dr. Joe Ryan,
Dr. Ronghua Jiang, Shelley Ferguson, Rita Stanton, & Amy Mertz
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| Lasting New Year's Resolutions |
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Dr. Brenda Trudell, DC
Set Intentions to Make Your New Year's Resolutions Last!
New Year's is now past, and we have to deal with the stress of creating resolutions that may never be kept. Nearly 50% of Americans make New Year's Resolutions, but only 15% of those are kept. Scholars believe that resolutions for the New Year began around 4000 BC, when people would pay off debts and return borrowed items. Later, Romans would start the New Year by assessing the past year, and then vow to accomplish more in the upcoming year.
For many, the same resolutions appear year after year, never getting accomplished. The stress of wanting to make major life changes and not knowing where to start usually deters people from following through on their promises. The most common ones involve losing weight, smoking, money, and stress.
The key to making a resolution stick may not be the actual resolution itself, but the mindset of approaching the process. Resolution is defined as determination, a firmness of mind or purpose. It's black and white; you either quit smoking or you don't. But a new way to approach it is to set the intention. Intention is defined as "to have in mind a purpose or plan, to direct the mind, or an aim or objective". More gray than black and white, and a blueprint to get there. When we lack intention, we stray without meaning or direction.
To set an intention, you need to define it, write it down, set it up to happen, eliminate obstacles or find ways around them, identify steps to take, and then release it. Write positive affirmations to yourself to keep focused and motivated.
An important part of setting your intention is realistic goal setting. Long-range goals can be overwhelming because you feel like you will never reach them. Large goals should be broken into 12 mini goals so milestones can be celebrated each month. Examine each day, and decide how much time you need to dedicate and when to fit it in. Create a detailed plan, including a calendar of when you want to accomplish things by. If you're not sure how to accomplish it, ask someone with expertise in that area for help.
Read more about setting intentions, goals, and creating your vision to fulfill your resolutions! |
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Nutrition & Meditation |
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HOLIDAY SPECIAL! 20% OFF through February 1st, 2009
Our massage therapist Shelley Ferguson is offering a great special to help you cleanse and detoxify for the New Year!
Give yourself a fresh start for 2009!
Destress. Purify. Energize. Glow.
Standard Process Purification Program. Utilizes whole food supplements in addition to your daily diet. It's easy. It's natural. It's organic! Optional- average weight loss of 15 lbs.
Visit www.madisonbodyworks.com for more information.
Anyone interested in a class on Mindfulness Meditation to be offered in January contact New Beginnings.
Rita Stanton RN CHTSM will facilitate a class one afternoon/evening a week for 4 weeks. Mindfulness is conscious awareness and understanding of our thoughts, feelings, actions and motivations. It has been documented to relieve stress and decrease depression.
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| Post Holiday Detox |
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Detox and Cleanse After the Holidays
January is the perfect time of year for a full-body detox and cleanse. After overindulging on holiday treats and huge meals, skipping workouts for parties, and stressing over shopping and bills, it's easy to see how our bodies can get overloaded with unhealthy fat and toxins. Since most of us are already looking for healthy New Year's Resolutions, why not throw in a detox program too? A detox or cleanse doesn't have to be expensive, lengthy or miserable. Most of the items needed are readily available and inexpensive. Some simple planning will make the detox easy and enjoyable, and may help you shed a few unwanted pounds, restore your normal digestion, release nasty toxins, clear up your skin, and give you more energy. A good cleanse should take about 5-7 days, and focus on internal health (digestion, lymphatic system, and flushing organs), external health (skin and mucous membranes), mental health, and physical health. During this time, it is important to avoid sugar, refined and processed foods, dairy, red meat, salt, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and other drugs. Try to keep meals light. Throw out any holiday leftovers, cookies and candy. Make sure to get plenty of rest too, as this is a healing time for your body. Cooking food at home puts you in control of what you are eating, and gives you a chance to add healthy spices, such as ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper, which promote detoxification and healing. The most important part of any detox regimen is to include plenty of fluids, as this will help flush toxins out and keep our cells hydrated enough to properly get rid of waste products. At least 8 glasses of good quality water is an important start. Juicing organic fruits and vegetables, such as, citrus, apples, grapes, seaweed, cucumbers, beets, cilantro, garlic, parsley, carrots, and ginger, will help stimulate digestive enzymes, detox the liver and kidneys, and balance blood sugar. Try the fruit juices in the am, and the veggies in the pm. Read more about improving internal, external, mental and physical health through detox. |
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Happy Detoxing! Hope 2009 brings you great joy and abundance!
New Beginnings Chiropractic
1861 Business Hwy 18/151 East
Mount Horeb, WI 53572
phone 608 437 9990
fax 608 437 9992
To schedule appointments directly or for specific questions, please call:
Ronghua 608 220 8438 (acupuncture)
Shelley 608 516 8414 (massage)
Rita 608 437 6959 (reiki)
Amy 608 220 9815 (massage)
Your Partners in Health,
Dr. Brenda Trudell, Dr. Joe Ryan,
Dr. Ronghua Jiang & Shelley Ferguson, Rita Stanton, Amy Mertz |
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Healthy Extras! |
Holistic Moms Group in the News!
Melissa Allen from The Isthmus came to our Open House back in November. Click here to read her great article! |
Next Holistic Moms Group Meeting Scheduled!
Wednesday January 21st Holistic Moms Group-South Central WI Chapter meeting-
Holistic Resolutions for 2009- Are you trying to eat and live more consciously in 2009? Do you have any holistic goals for you and your family for the upcoming year? Come join the Holistic Moms Group as we discuss resolutions, learn how to set the intentions to make them stick, find ways to work around obstacles, and receive a special bonus!
Wed Jan 21st, 6:30 PM, Mount Horeb Public Library 103 Perimeter Rd, Mount Horeb
For more info, please contact Dr. Brenda Trudell at 963-6748, email at
holisticmomswisc@yahoo.com,
or visit Holistic Moms Network.
Our next meeting will be Feb 18th.
Supplement of the Month:
Chlorella
Chlorella plays a crucial role in systemic detoxification -- because the majority of toxin removal happens through your stool. Once the detoxification occurs in your intestines, toxins from other body tissues more readily migrate into your intestines -- where chlorella helps effectively remove them.
This is a very important supplement to combine with any detox program.
Chlorella has many amazing properties:
- Aids you in processing more oxygen
- Cleanses key elimination systems like your bowel, liver, and blood
- Helps purify your blood and clean away toxins
- Aids you in promoting optimal blood pressure
- Supports elimination of molds in your body
- Helps neutralize bad air you might breathe in
- Promotes growth and repair of your tissues
Click here for more info on chlorella.
Detox Food of the Month UltraClear Macro
UltraClear MACRO is a high quality source of macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, and fat) that serves as a preferred nutritional base to reduce the burden of substances that the body is required to detoxify. This functional food is designed to be used in combination with the dietary supplement AdvaClearŪ and/or other nutritional formulas to support detoxification.
Click here for more information.
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