What is Wellness Care Versus Medical care? 

What's the main difference between wellness care and standard medical care? Wellness care seeks to turn on the natural healing ability, not by adding something to the system, but by removing anything that might interfere with normal function, trusting that the body would know what to do if nothing were interfering with it. Standard medical care, on the other hand, seeks to treat a symptom by adding something from the outside – a medication, a surgery or procedure.

 

Dr. Ernst, Chiropractor and Clinic director for Shelton and Hoodsport Chiropractic.  Dr. Ernst enjoys helping the patient reach their potential health and well being through chiropractic.  Dr. Ernst and Shannon have 4 children and one grandchild.

Dr. Morson is our token Canadian chiropractor, contributing to the multicultural feel of the office- not really eh!  He is a 2002 graduate of the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, and has been practicing chiropractic in the South Sound since 2003.  He lives in Shelton with his wife and 4 young children, and  enjoys aviation in his free time.

Shannon Ernst is our Office Manager and the better half of Dr. Ernst!! :) I have been working at Shelton Chiropractic for 12 years.  We moved to here in 1998.  We have enjoyed this area and the small community.  I enjoy golfing, boating and spending time with my wonderful family.

Carolyn H.; After a brief retirement (mental health break :)  ) I have returned to Shelton Chiropractic.  Shelton Chiropractic has brought the billing back in house and that is what I am doing.  I enjoy life as a wife, mom, grandmother to two and a quilter.  I'm also very involved in church worship playing the keyboard and singing.  IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK!

Erika , Chiropractic Assistant.  I have worked as a chiropractic assistant for 10 years.  The last four here at Shelton Chiropractic.  We moved from North Bend, WA four years ago.  I LOVE knitting.  If "I'm sittin', I'm knitting!"  I look forward to seeing you soon!

Carolyne W. after a brief retirement.... OOPS thats the other Carolyn.  I am Mother of four, Grandmother to five.  I am an avid reader and recently (thanks to Erika) I have taken up knitting.  I, too, am glad Carolyn is back.

Kristin, massage therapist, I have had the pleasure of working at Shelton Chiropractic for ten years, as a massage thereapist/CA.  I have lived in this area for the last twenty years with my Husbad and two children (16 & 20)

Jennifer, massage therapist, I have been doing massage for ten years, five of which has been here with Shelton Chiropractic Center.  I live here in Shelton with my Husband of eight years and my two daughters (11 & 2) 

Abbey, massage therapist, I've been a licensed massage therappist since 2001.  I had a three year break from  massage when I went to Germany to do youth outreach with American Military teen.  I started working at this office doing massage the end of August 2009 and I LOVE IT HERE!

-JJ Virgin, PhD, CNS/Celebrity Wellness Expert

In my work on the Dr. Phil Show, the entire crew utilizes Chiropractic care.  We have directly seen its positive effects on our own health and well being. But more so, we have keenly observed those guests on the show in our "Biggest Loser" segments that do not use Chiropractic care.  The difference in overall health is markedly different. 

It is my sincerest suggestion to you that the greatest gift you can give yourself, and those of whom you love, as well as those that love you, is the gift of health and well being. Your Chiropractor is an expert in these areas. Please ask for suggestions to make your life and the life of your loved ones the very best it can be.

6 Ways to Kick Start Your (Fading) Health Resolutions

There is a common bug that many people pick up. I call it "I Can't Do It-itis." It's that feeling that you've tried to eat healthy, tried to workout and tried to get your body in shape. Now, you think, "I can't do it." Stop and don't let this bug get into your system.  

Here are a few ways or "booster shots" to jump start your plan and see real progress. There is nothing more motivating than the number on the scale going down or that special skirt or skinny jeans actually fitting you. Here's a few ways to get there.

1. Eat a big breakfast. Research shows dieters who get up to half their calories at breakfast lose more weight than those who spread those same cals throughout the day. Go for 400-600 cals at breakfast - and be sure to eat within an hour of waking up.  

2. Start your day with a meal replacement shake. People who replace a meal with a shake lose more weight and KEEP it off, plus it is EASY & FAST and you can throw in some great nutrition into it as well.

3. Do a dairy free/gluten free trial. I'm finding that roughly 50 percent of my clients are dairy sensitive and 30 percent are gluten sensitive which causes gas and bloating, cravings and make them hold onto "false fat". Test yourself by yanking these from your diet completely for 30 days.

4. Avoid the high fructose corn syrup. This is the worst of the sugars out there. It can cause leptin and insulin resistance which means it makes you hungrier AND a better fat storer. IF you eat it after exercise it can block fat burning.  Don't be fooled by fructose - save it for your fruit and Emergen-C packets!

5. Make friends with fat. Coconut milk and oil can help you burn more fat AND crush your hunger by raising the neuropeptide CCK that signals your brain that you are full.

6. Limit your fluid intake at meals to 4-8 ounces total to avoid making a STEW of your stomach acid which can impair protein digestion.

 

Allergies

Allergies are often treated with chiropractic care. Many allergic and asthmatic reactions are caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system and/or respiratory system. Researchers have found that the immune and respiratory systems depend on normal communication from the brain and spinal cord to control and coordinate their functions properly.

Therefore, if your neck is misaligned, it could cause an imbalance in your nervous system function. This upper cervical spinal joint irritation could possibly produce or exaggerate asthmatic and allergic symptoms. For example; many asthma and allergy sufferers experienced traumas such as head injuries, auto accidents, or falls which could have injured their upper cervical spines. The good news is that we can perform an upper cervical examination to determine if chiropractic care can reduce your allergic and asthmatic reactions. Schedule an appointment today!

Patient Appreciation Week

In April we are having our semi anual Patient Appreciation Week!  If you have a friend or loved one that you feel could benefit from drugless Chiropractic Care, simply call our off at the above number and mention this special program.

Patient Appreciation Week enables family members, friends, and loved ones, receive a consultation, examination, and X rays if needed, at no charge! (Up to a $260 Value) This is an internet special only! 

Just call the office at the above number or respond to this newsletter and mention Patient Appreciation Week.  The greatest gift we can give to someone else is the gift of drugless health.

 

Please call our office for your appointment today!