The chiropractic lifestyle is all about decreasing the stressors in our lives and on our nervous system.  Stress comes from many sources including physical, mental/emotional, environmental and chemical sources.  Many of the stresses that we incur everyday cannot be eliminated.  In order to help keep our nervous system working at it's full potential we must make sound choices to help eliminate as much stress as we can.  This month it is all about eliminating environmental and chemical toxins.   

The following cleanser formulas are from Eartheasy:  a great resource for living a sustainable and non-toxic lifestyle!   http://eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm#substitutions

All-Purpose Cleaner: Mix 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda (or 2 teaspoons borax) into 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water. Store and keep. Use for removal of water deposit stains on shower stall panels, bathroom chrome fixtures, windows, bathroom mirrors, etc.

Another alternative are microfiber cloths which lift off dirt, grease and dust without the need for cleaning chemicals, because they are formulated to penetrate and trap dirt. There are a number of different brands. A good quality cloth can last for several years.

Today we are kicking off our Green and Clean campaign.  We are starting with our Detox for Health class tonight at 6:15 PM.  Call the office to let us know if you are coming.  We are asking for a $10 donation for individuals, however if you bring a guest it is free!

We will be doing one class every Wednesday for four weeks.  

3/7 The Source--This class discusses the industrialization of food, and how to choose foods that are both sustainable and low in toxicity.  

3/14  Juicing for Health--This class covers the how, why, and when of juicing.  We will be demonstrating different juicing recipes and participants can sample some of our yummy creations.

3/21  Eating for a Healthy Lifestyle--This class gives an overview of macronutrients, food combinations for both weight loss and maintenance.  We discuss the concept of nutrient dense foods and why fad diets don't work! 

Additionally, I will be posting Clean and Green Living messages to help you and your family decrease your environmental stress at home!

 In Health, 

Dr. Allison 

As a woman, I have always been proud of my multitasking abilities.  I can talk on the phone, drive, drink coffee and listen to my favorite audio book all at the same time!  It is often a topic of heated disagreement with my husband over the fact that he simply can't (or WON'T) listen to me while he is doing something else--that may be another issue in and of itself. 

I have come to a realization, however, that maybe multitasking isn't what it is all cracked up to be. In fact, I have noticed that I feel way more tension and stress when I am multitasking.  Some studies suggest that we release significantly more stress hormones and adrenaline when we are intensely multitasking.  

Another 2001 study performed at the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Stroke found that multitasking actually decreased our brain activity by just over half!  In fact it makes us less productive.  "The brain appears to have a finite amount of space for tasks requiring attention," the study reports.  In fact, the two tasks we are performing at the same time are simply not done as well as when they are performed alone.  

So...I have a challenge for you.   For one week, try not to multitask.  Be present with the one task you are performing.  Focus all of your thoughts on this one task.   You may find that you are much more relaxed and surprisingly more productive.  I look forward to reading your comments on your experiences.  

In health,

Dr. Allison

Articles:

http://www.ccbi.cmu.edu/news/sandiegouniontribune-dualtask.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1205669/Is-multi-tasking-bad-brain-Experts-reveal-hidden-perils-juggling-jobs.html