Dr Kampmeier will be extending her Wednesday evening hours begining Wednesday November 2nd.

Her new hours will be 9AM - 12:45PM and 3PM – 6:45pm

On the hunt for a nutritious, vitamin-packed vegetable that is also loaded with great flavor? Try kale. There are many reasons to pile this cruciferous veggie on  your plate. It is low in calories, has zero grams of fat and contains nearly 20 percent of the RDA of dietary fiber, which promotes regular digestion, prevents constipation, lowers blood sugar and curbs overeating.

Need more reasons? Kale also contains the glucosinolate isothiocyanate (ITC), which fights the formation of H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori), a bacteria that can attack the digestive system and cause big problems.  Kale is also a superstar in the arena of carotenoids and flavonoids, two powerful antioxidants that protect our cells from free radicals that cause oxidative stress.  There are also tons of vitamins in kale – think vitamin C, D, A, and K.  All boost immunity, help maintain healthy bones and teeth, and maximize overall health. ENJOY!!

article from To Your Health: http://www.toyourhealth.com Sept/October 2011

You may have just lost you last excuse for not exercising: Even those who wait until they’re 50 to ramp up their physical activity can boost their health – and lower their risk of premature death. In a Swedish study they followed 2,205  men for 32 years (from age 50 to age 82), those who increased their physical activity from low (couch potato) to medium (casual walker) to high (at least three hours of sports or heavy gardening a week) cut their mortality rate to half that of guys who stayed on the sofa. While researchers looked at men only, they’re confident the findings apply to women, too. Start today, urges lead researcher Liisa Byberg, Ph.D., of Uppsala University. Your risk may not drop for five years or more, but after 10, it will be as low as a lifelong jock’s.

5.  Symptoms are not the problem, but an alert to an underlying cause and should be heeded, not silenced with chemicals (medication).

4. The body has an inborn ability to restore itself and will adapt to outside stressors, whether they are physical, emotional or chemical. When these stressors become too much, the body will eventually wear itself down trying to maintain balance; this results in an absence of health and wellness.

3. Wellness practitioners do not diagnose or treat conditions and diseases, but instead identify and remove outside stressors.

2. Wellness care focuses on improving function rather than hiding symptoms.

1. Doctors of chiropractic recognize the value of preventative care compared to symptom-based care.  With regular adjustments, spinal health is maintained, encouraging proper nervous system function and allowing for the body to perform at its best.

“The other day Mom was quite excited when I was there to help her eat dinner on Tuesday.  I asked her what was the big excitement.  She replied – I saw the most beautiful spider in the whole world.  I was rather amazed and asked her what it was doing.  She said that it was busy making a net or web in her window.  She said it was fascinating.  Then she went on to say that always before if she saw a spider she quickly stepped on it or whacked it with a swatter to get rid of it – but no more.  She said that she finally had time to watch it since it didn’t seem to be going anywhere to bite her.  She said that it very carefully worked -seemingly in mid air – to make a thread into a frame.  Then it continued to work crossways between the spokes of the frame for a long time.  It would stop every so often to rest and then disappeared.  Then she said that after awhile it came back and started in again and that the net grew more filled in and lace like.  She said that she was so happy that at last she had time to see how hard these insects work and how beautiful the results are and that she is never going to dust away the cobwebs because these little creatures are like people – they work too hard and too well to have their work destroyed carelessly by those who don’t understand or care about anything but themselves. 

 I really thought that this was very insightful and wish that we could enjoy the basic things without always being in a hurry to do things that don’t last anyhow.”

My Mom shared this story with me this morning and I want to share it with you!

For the entire month of March our supplement Sinuplex is 10% off.

Sinuplex features a unique, ephedra-free blend of vitamin C, quercetin, nettle root extract, bromelain, and N-acetylcysteine.
It  supports healthy sinus, nasal, lung, and respiratory function and may help support healthy eicosanoid synthesis.
Ingredients are carefully selected and manufactured with • advanced processing technologies to preserve the potency and stability of delicate components such as bromelain.

Acupuncture treatment also works very well to help reduce and eliminate the signs and symptoms of sinus infections. Acupuncture can help drain the sinuses by loosening mucus and stimulating movement in the head.  More importantly, it can strengthen the body’s ability to dissolve phlegm, fight infection, and rebuild strength. Points are chosen to relieve sinus pressure, strengthen the spleen to reduce phlegm, and boost the immune system.  As needed, treatment can also be geared toward symptoms such as sore throat, headache, cough, or chest congestion.

Ultra Meal and CoQ 10  – 10% off the month of February!

UltraMeal is a medical food designed to nutritionally support the management of conditions associated with metabolic syndrome, including:
— Central obesity
— Altered body composition
— Insulin Resistance
Designed for those who want to improve body composition, UltraMeal promotes the loss of body fat while helping to maintain lean muscle mass. UltraMeal also supports healthy heart function by providing 15 grams of soy protein per serving. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein a day may reduce the risk of heart disease. Soy protein has also been shown to have cholesterol-lowering effects.

As we get older, our body’s production of coenzyme Q10 decreases and by as much as 72% in the heart. Because of the antioxidant properties of CoQ10 doctors are now using it in numerous heart related ailments such as arrhythmia, angina, heart attack, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, mitral valve prolapse, atherosclerosis and congestive heart failure

Are you struggling to lose weight? Are you frustrated and confused by all of the diet and exercise advice out there?

Join us to learn how environmental toxins affect your health,
with Weight Loss and Fitness expert Dr. DelRae Messer

When: Thursday January 13, 2011
Where: Langford & Karls Chiropractic Clinic
Time: 6:30- 8pm
Seating is limited – call us today to reserve your place!
(651) 699-8610
This is a free event!

A Pile of Snow Shoveling Tips

Be heart healthy and back friendly while shoveling this winter with these tips:

• If you are inactive and have a history of heart trouble, talk to your doctor before you take on the task of shoveling snow.
• Avoid caffeine or nicotine before beginning. These are stimulants, which may increase your heart rate and cause your blood vessels to constrict. This places extra stress on the heart.
• Drink plenty of water. Dehydration is just as big an issue in cold winter months as it is in the summer.
• Dress in several layers so you can remove a layer as needed.
• Warm up your muscles before shoveling, by walking for a few minutes or marching in place. Stretch the muscles in your arms and legs, because warm muscles will work more efficiently and be less likely to be injured.
• Pick the right shovel for you. A smaller blade will require you to lift less snow, putting less strain on your body.
• Begin shoveling slowly to avoid placing a sudden demand on your heart. Pace yourself and take breaks as needed.
• Protect your back from injury by lifting correctly.
• Stand with your feet about hip width for balance and keep the shovel close to your body. Bend from the knees (not the back) and tighten your stomach muscles as you lift the snow. Avoid twisting movements. If you need to move the snow to one side reposition your feet to face the direction the snow will be going.
• Most importantly — listen to your body. Stop if you feel pain!

Many people begin chiropractic care because of an ache or a pain. Pain can be distracting, debilitating, irritating or annoying. Pain can be chronic, acute, intense or intermittent. Pain can be sharp or dull, specific or general.

But pain is not the problem!

Pain is a symptom. A signal. A sign. Pain is no more a problem than a traffic signal or your alarm clock announcing that it’s time to start the day. If there’s a problem, it’s the meaning we attach to the pain.

When we meet patients who are in pain, besides being compassionate, our first thought is that they must have exceeded some physical, chemical or emotional limit to which they can no longer adapt. So, while we’re interested in the pain, we’re even more interested in what was the underlying cause of the pain. Plus, what should the patient do to avoid this in the future?

Do you know someone who thinks pain is a problem? Please send them our way. Because in our practice pain is never a problem!