Ready to make a New Year's Resolution you'll actually stick with this year? On average only about 20% of us keep our New Year's resolutions, and unfortunately some of the biggest failures are found in fitness resolutions. But don't let the statistics get you down! West Loop Chiropractic has some great tips for turning your health and wellness goals for 2011 into reality.
1. Choose something attainable. Not all of us are going to look like supermodels, so maybe you shouldn't set that standard as your goal. Instead, aim for something you can achieve - you'll be less likely to quit if you're realistic.
2. Be specific. Saying you want to be healthier it too vague. Instead, make it your goal to be healthier by committing to quit smoking, scheduling regular chiropractic adjustments, or planning to eat more fresh produce and less fried, greasy foods.
3. Create an action plan. Put your goals to work by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable chunks and give yourself a timeline for completing each smaller piece of your ultimate goal. It may also help to schedule your workouts, adjustments, and any other necessary steps just as you would any other meeting or appointment to make sure they remain a priority.
4. Ask for help. Teaming up with a friend or family member not only will offer extra support but may also help you stay on track and follow through with your resolutions this year. It's also a great idea to ask a professional, like Dr. Rosen, Dr. A.J., or Dr. Neumann. Research studies have shown that assistance from a professional greatly improves people's success rate.
5. Reward yourself! Acknowledge your success as you accomplish those mini milestones along the way - it will help to keep you motivated and working towards your dreams. A great way to celebrate success is with a massage at West Loop Chiropractic - especially after a particularly strenuous training session or exercise class.
6. Write it down. Talking about your resolutions is a great start, but putting it in writing can make it more of an obligation or "contract" and something you're less likely to forget about once February rolls around. Also, be sure to keep your list someplace safe and visible so it actually can serve as a reminder.
7. Give it time. Most experts agree that it takes about 21 days to create a habit and six months for it to actually become a part of your daily life. Have patience and stick to your goals - you can do it!
From all of us at West Loop Chiropractic, have a safe and happy New Year's! Cheers!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Holiday Weekend Hours
West Loop Chiropractic will be closed Friday, December 24 and Saturday, December 25. We will resume normal office hours on Monday, December 27.
Need to schedule your next visit? Call or email: 312.850.2225 or adjustme@westloopchiropractic.com
Need to schedule your next visit? Call or email: 312.850.2225 or adjustme@westloopchiropractic.com
Are you drinking enough water?
Staying properly hydrated is incredibly important to your overall health and wellness. Men should try to consume roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day and women should aim for 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day. Carrying a water bottle or keeping a glass of water at your desk can help to ensure you reach these daily guidelines.
West Loop Chiropractic uses a reverse osmosis water filtration system. Curious why or how it works? Click here to find out:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/reverse-osmosis.htm
Keep yourself healthy with plenty of pure water and regular chiropractic adjustments. Get in before the holiday weekend - call or email to schedule your next appointment now!
312.850.2225 or adjustme@westloopchiropractic.com
West Loop Chiropractic uses a reverse osmosis water filtration system. Curious why or how it works? Click here to find out:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/reverse-osmosis.htm
Keep yourself healthy with plenty of pure water and regular chiropractic adjustments. Get in before the holiday weekend - call or email to schedule your next appointment now!
312.850.2225 or adjustme@westloopchiropractic.com
Monday, December 20, 2010
Want to Gain 10 Pounds?
No? Well I certainly don't blame you! Check out this amazing and eye-opening video:
Learn more by clicking here or ask the experts at West Loop Chiropractic about proper, healthful diet and nutrition. Call or email today to schedule your next appointment - 312.850.2225 or adjustme@westloopchiropractic.com.
Learn more by clicking here or ask the experts at West Loop Chiropractic about proper, healthful diet and nutrition. Call or email today to schedule your next appointment - 312.850.2225 or adjustme@westloopchiropractic.com.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Yoga Starts THIS Monday
Just a reminder that West Loop Chiropractic (located at 1000 W. Washington Blvd.) will be offering FREE yoga classes every Monday starting December 20 at noon. All levels are welcome - come experience how great yoga can make you feel!
Classes will taught by Suzanne Ko; mats are provided. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing you can move in.
Questions? Shoot us an email at adjustme@westloopchiropractic.com or call 312.850.2225.
See you then!
Classes will taught by Suzanne Ko; mats are provided. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing you can move in.
Questions? Shoot us an email at adjustme@westloopchiropractic.com or call 312.850.2225.
See you then!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Fight Cold and Flu Season Naturally
As seasons change some people appear to have an endless number of coughs, colds, and runny noses. These are often explained as a normal part of the winter season, but are these constant infections "normal"?
Chiropractic care is directed at ensuring the nervous system is balanced and operating effectively, which in turn may have a significant effect on how well our immune system is working. Though chiropractic does not cure the common cold, it can help raise your natural resistance to disease by removing a serious interference to your proper body function: subluxations. If you or your child suffer from constant coughs, colds, and sore throats, you know you should be seeing your chiropractor on a more regular basis. It may reduce the number of colds your child has, which means less days off school or work and a reduced cost on other medication or medical doctor visits.
Call or email West Loop Chiropractic today to keep yourself and your children healthy all winter long - 312.850.2225 or adjustme@westloopchiropractic.com.
Be well!
Chiropractic care is directed at ensuring the nervous system is balanced and operating effectively, which in turn may have a significant effect on how well our immune system is working. Though chiropractic does not cure the common cold, it can help raise your natural resistance to disease by removing a serious interference to your proper body function: subluxations. If you or your child suffer from constant coughs, colds, and sore throats, you know you should be seeing your chiropractor on a more regular basis. It may reduce the number of colds your child has, which means less days off school or work and a reduced cost on other medication or medical doctor visits.
Call or email West Loop Chiropractic today to keep yourself and your children healthy all winter long - 312.850.2225 or adjustme@westloopchiropractic.com.
Be well!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Health Benefits of Tea
Not only will a cup of hot tea help warm you up from our frigid weather, but it can also hold some wonderful health benefits.
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard University recently published new data indicating that tea contains a component that can help the body ward off infection and disease and that drinking tea may strengthen the immune system. The researchers identified a substance in tea, L-theanine, which primes the immune system in fighting infection, bacteria, viruses and fungi. A subsequent human clinical trial showed that certain immune cells of participants who drank five cups of Black Tea a day for two to four weeks secreted up to four times more interferon, an important part of the body’s immune defense, than at baseline. Consumption of the same amount of coffee for the same duration had no effect on interferon levels. According to the authors, this study suggests that drinking Black Tea provides the body’s immune system with natural resistance to microbial infection. For more on how tea may help you, go to http://www.teausa.com/general/teaandhealth/218g.cfm#immune or speak with the staff of West Loop Chiropractic.
Stay well and keep your immune system strong this winter!
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard University recently published new data indicating that tea contains a component that can help the body ward off infection and disease and that drinking tea may strengthen the immune system. The researchers identified a substance in tea, L-theanine, which primes the immune system in fighting infection, bacteria, viruses and fungi. A subsequent human clinical trial showed that certain immune cells of participants who drank five cups of Black Tea a day for two to four weeks secreted up to four times more interferon, an important part of the body’s immune defense, than at baseline. Consumption of the same amount of coffee for the same duration had no effect on interferon levels. According to the authors, this study suggests that drinking Black Tea provides the body’s immune system with natural resistance to microbial infection. For more on how tea may help you, go to http://www.teausa.com/general/teaandhealth/218g.cfm#immune or speak with the staff of West Loop Chiropractic.
Stay well and keep your immune system strong this winter!
School Food & Fitness - Healthy Schools Campaign
School Food & Fitness - Healthy Schools Campaign
An exciting and important step in the right direction!
An exciting and important step in the right direction!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Yoga is Coming to West Loop Chiropractic!
Starting Monday, December 20 from noon until 1 p.m. West Loop Chiropractic will be offering weekly Monday yoga classes at NO CHARGE! Suzanne Ko, our resident yogi, will be teaching her highly meditative and restorative style of Hatha yoga which helps to strengthen the core muscles and improve overall wellness. Mats will be provided.
Come one, come all and take advantage of this exciting new offering from your favorite Chicago chiropractic wellness center! Remember, we are located at 1000 W. Washington Blvd. between Morgan and Carpenter.
Questions? Email or call: adjustme@westloopchiropractic.com or 312.850.2225
Come one, come all and take advantage of this exciting new offering from your favorite Chicago chiropractic wellness center! Remember, we are located at 1000 W. Washington Blvd. between Morgan and Carpenter.
Questions? Email or call: adjustme@westloopchiropractic.com or 312.850.2225
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
What is NSRT?
NSRT provides a novel and unique approach to wellness that is based on proven, accepted science, allowing patients who generally have very few if any treatment options to finally enjoy symptomatic relief. BioVeda’s BAX system, already in use at Chicago's West Loop Chiropractic office located at 1000 W. Washington Blvd., is based on the idea that by reducing or eliminating the body’s stress reaction to environmental factors using a combination of Meridian and Energy Stress Assessment (MESA), laser therapy, nutritional supplements and homeopathic medications, one will experience symptomatic relief.
Ready to start the new year free from allergies and sensitivities? Make a resolution you'll actually keep and call or email West Loop Chiropractic TODAY to schedule your complimentary initial NSRT consultation - 312.850.2225 or adjustme@westloopchiropractic.com
Monday, December 6, 2010
Chiropractic is Health Care, Not Disease Care
Chiropractic is Health Care, Not Disease Care
Ready to take a preventative approach to your health? Call or email West Loop Chiropractic today at 312.850.2225 or adjustme@westloopchiropractic.com and schedule your next appointment. We are conveniently located at 1000 W. Washington Blvd. between Morgan and Carpenter Streets, just down the block from Harpo Studios. There is plenty of street parking, nearby public transportation, and we also offer a valet service for only $3.
Don't wait for the symptoms of disease!
Ready to take a preventative approach to your health? Call or email West Loop Chiropractic today at 312.850.2225 or adjustme@westloopchiropractic.com and schedule your next appointment. We are conveniently located at 1000 W. Washington Blvd. between Morgan and Carpenter Streets, just down the block from Harpo Studios. There is plenty of street parking, nearby public transportation, and we also offer a valet service for only $3.
Don't wait for the symptoms of disease!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Chemicals in Fast Food Wrappers Show Up in Human Blood
http://www.alternet.org/food/148792/chemicals_in_fast_food_wrappers_show_up_in_human_blood
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/12/01/chemicals-in-fast-food-wrappers-show-up-in-human-blood.aspx
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/12/01/chemicals-in-fast-food-wrappers-show-up-in-human-blood.aspx
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