Positive Attitude-The Secret Weapon to Better Health!

It’s easy to see how being happy, upbeat and optimistic can make you fun to be around and a good friend,

but did you know that a positive attitude can actually help you to be healthier?

In a recent article published by the Mayo Clinic, a clear relationship is drawn between positive mental attitude and

numerous health benefits, including:

Increased life span

Lower rates of depression

Lower levels of distress

Greater resistance to the common cold

Better psychological and physical well -being

Reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease

Better coping skills during hardships and times of stress

One explanation for these benefits is that having a positive outlook helps you to cope better with stressful situations,

which reduces the harmful effects of stress on your body. Another is that positive and optimistic people tend to live

healthier lifestyles — they get more physical activity, follow a healthier diet, and have reduced rates of smoking and

alcohol consumption.

Whatever the reason, positive people seem to live longer, healthier lives – try it and see how it works for you! Here are

some tips on how to be more positive:

If your self-talk tends to be more negative, it doesn’t mean you’re doomed to an unhappy or unhealthy life. You can

learn to transform negative thinking into positive thinking. The process is simple, but it takes time and practice — you’re

creating a new habit, after all. Here are some ways to think and behave in a more positive way:

Check yourself. Periodically during the day, stop and evaluate what you’re thinking. If you find that your thoughts are

too negative, try to find a way to put a positive spin on them.

Be open to humor. Give yourself permission to smile or laugh, especially during difficult times. See humor in everyday

occurrences. When you can laugh at life, you feel less stressed.

Follow a healthy lifestyle. Exercise at least three times a week to positively affect mood and reduce stress. Follow a

healthy diet to fuel your mind and body. And learn to manage stress.

Surround yourself with positive people. Make sure those in your life are positive, supportive people you can depend on

to give helpful advice and feedback. Negative people, those who believe they have no power over their lives, may

increase your stress level and may make you doubt your ability to manage stress in healthy ways.

Practice positive self-talk. Start by following one simple rule: Don’t say anything to yourself that you wouldn’t say to

someone else. Be gentle and encouraging with yourself. If a negative thought enters your mind, evaluate it rationally

and respond with affirmations of what is good about yourself.

By recognizing the patterns of positive thinking and choosing to be upbeat and optimistic, you enhance the likelihood

of health and happiness – spread the word!

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Congratulations to Frank C.! who is June’s Patient of the

Month! We are excited to present Frank with a HealthyWays and Restaurant Gift Certificate to thank him for being an

exemplary patient. We look forward to naming each of you as patient of the month!

-Chiropractic Testimonies-

“I decided to go to the chiropractor after I had exhausted all other help such as physical therapy,

rehab, my general doctor, and surgery. Some of the biggest struggles I faced was instability while

walking, lower back pain throughout the day, and my right knee becoming worse and worse! After seeking

chiropractic care, I can sleep better and longer; I have

easier movement in my lower legs and more stamina. I’m now more hopeful about small improvements in

my quality of life!”

“I felt a chiropractor would have understanding of the

issues that I was afflicted with since my vehicle accident, and after I received a referral, I chose to go

to Dr. Pettinato’s office to seek help. I once had tightness and pain due to the accident and stress. Now,

I am pain free with no tightness and a renewed

motivation to exercise! I focus less on muscle tension and am more comfortable!”

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"Help! I have pain in my knees and I have been told there

is nothing I can do apart from taking painkillers and rest.

"Knee pain is an increasingly more common problem in our society and as a result we see

more and more patients with knee problems.”

The most common complaints relate to 'wear and tear' or osteoarthritis and although a condition such as osteoarthritis is not curable, the symptoms can be reduced and the progression of the problem can be helped

thanks to our unique approach to treatment. Chiropractic treatment is also very effective for many other knee problems. Chiropractic treatment may well be the answer if knee pain is limiting your day-to-day or sporting

activities, if you have been given painkillers and been told to rest with no long-term improvement, or you have

been told you have arthritis and there is nothing that can be done? The knee is a complex joint that relies heavily on ligaments and muscles for stability. The knee is a

major weight bearing joint and is composed of: The tibio-femoral joint (between the thigh and lower leg)

the patello-femoral joint (between the knee cap and the thigh), muscles and ligaments, which gives

active and passive stability to the knee. Two ring shaped cartilage discs in the knee, called the menisci

(one meniscus).

Examination of the Knee Joint When pain is perceived as coming from the knee, all the anatomical components need to be examined and in addition to the knee joint, the low back, pelvis, hip, ankle and foot

need to be examined due to the direct influence they have on the knee, and vice versa. As chiropractors we take a comprehensive medical history and perform a thorough physical and biomechanical examination in order to make an accurate diagnosis - without an accurate diagnosis, the treatment will not be successful.

Our approach of assessing and treating the knee includes the evaluation of the other joints and muscles

relating to the knee.

This is for several reasons: Firstly, pain can be referred from other structures in the low back, pelvis and hip into the knee, in certain conditions. Secondly, if other joints in the lower limb are not working correctly they

can put increased stress on the knee joint, resulting in injury over time. Therefore to resolve the knee pain chiropractors may also treat other areas, to maximize long-term improvement.

Chiropractic Treatment for Knee Pain

We have outlined the process of our treatment below to give you an idea of our approach. We would normally modify the treatment to suit each patient and their specific conditions. So the type of treatment that is most appropriate for one person is not necessarily right for another.

Stage 1: Reduce joint inflammation and reduce pain. How? Avoidance of aggravating factors, use of a support, sports tape

Ice to reduce inflammation, muscle spasm and pain Soft tissue healing: laser, ultrasound and interferential therapy Stage 2: Normalize joint function

How? Specific chiropractic manipulation and mobilization techniques to areas of restricted movement in the knee and surrounding joints, to increase movement, improve the function and reduce pain

Deep soft tissue massage, trigger-point therapy and cross-friction. Stage 3: Use of Supportive Brace

Why? To protect the knee from re-injury allow a higher level of performance

Stage 4: Rehabilitation exercise program When appropriate we introduce exercises to improve strength, endurance and stability. We also work on

improving your balance and your sense of joint position (proprioception). This will help you to return to normal and also prevent new injuries.

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5 Tips for Healthy Skin

These 5 tips from the Mayo Clinic:

o Protect your skin from sun exposure, which causes wrinkles, age spots, or more severe skin concerns. Use sunscreen, seek shade and wear protective clothing.

o Don’t smoke. Smoking causes hypoxia (low oxygen levels), constricted blood vessels, depleted skin nutrition, and damaged collagen and elastin which, at best, causes wrinkles.

o Treat your skin gently. Limit bath time because extended hot showers or baths strip the natural oils from your skin. Keep the water warm, not superhot. Choose mild and natural soaps for your skin because harsh detergents are drying. Pat dry instead of rubbing and use a daily moisturizer.

o Eating a balanced, healthy diet daily can help you look and feel your best. Fuel up with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins. Eat Omega 3 fatty acids.

o Manage stress. This might seem off-the-wall, but uncontrolled stress can make your skin more sensitive and trigger acne breakouts and other skin problems. To encourage healthy skin, take steps to manage your stress. Set reasonable limits, scale back your to-do list and make time to do the things you enjoy. The results might be more dramatic than you expect.

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