New research finds that when you’re generous to strangers, your act of kindness influences them to follow suit with people they interact with.  According to a recent study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, one good deed “stays alive” for up to three degrees of separation.  So if you emergency babysit for a friend, she’ll be sweeter to her husband, and he’ll be kinder to his coworkers! Of course, the flip side is true, too:  Being uncooperative sways others to behave badly. “Most people don’t realize just how influential they are,”  says James Fowler, Ph.D., the lead researcher of the study and an associate professor of political science at the University of California , San Diego.  “As a result of this research, I personally feel more responsible to practice random acts of kindness.” Follow his lead and start a cascade of compassion!

Eat Breakfast. Some people try to “save” calories by refusing food until the big meal, but the fact is, this strategy usually backfires.  Not only do you stress yourself out with hunger pangs, but you make yourself so ravenous that you wind up eating more, faster, than you would if you’d had a sensible breakfast!  Stick with something simple, such as an egg and slice of toast or bowl of oatmeal.

Yes. An occasional bout of stress probably won’t have a big impact on your health; it’s the chronic pressure that can take a toll.  Constant stress can cause insomnia, headaches, stomachaches and even back pain.  Because stress co-opts so many of your body’s resources, it can also dampen your immunity.

In the United States, 90% of food budget dollars are spent on processed, packaged

food – the overwhelming majority of which contain toxic chemical additives, refined

sugars, refined flour, refined salt, and trans fat.  Not only is it not nourishing, but it

can actually deplete the body of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.

One of the best ways to increase your metabolic activity is to simply use your body.  Daily exercise has innumerable benefits including building lean muscle mass which helps you burn more calories at rest.  Consider jumping on a mini trampoline for 3-5 minutes a day to give a boost to your health and vitality.  Sweating also releases toxins!

Please join us on Saturday between 9am – noon for Halloween in Highland – Trick or Treat!

The calories in 1 snack-sized bag of corn chips = a small apple, 1 cup of strawberries AND 1 cup of carrots with 1/4 cup of low-cal dip!

You are invited to join Village Acupuncture and Massage Therapy’s Acupuncturists, Sarah Larson and Aaron Van Brunt, for a complimentary seminar on Saturday, October 16th from 12-1pm.

There will be tea, snacks, meridian testing, and acupressure included!

Signup is limited to 10 people, please call today to reserve your spot!

(651) 756 – 8525

Most adults should aim for a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise every day.  Walking, gardening, doing yard work, swimming, or cleaning house all count toward meeting this goal – anything that increases your heart rate and causes you to break a light sweat.  Children and teens should aim for at least 60 minutes most days!

October is National Chiropractic Health Month, but don’t weight—get healthy! Obesity exacerbates osteoarthritis, back pain, neck pain and joint pain. A doctor of chiropractic can help!

Try a healthier take on the popular taco: switch to soft shells. Wrapped, folded, or flat, use soft tortillas with less fat than crispy ones, which may be fried!