Absolute Life Chiropractic

Shop with the Doc at Whole Foods

Learn how to shop healthy and not spend a whole paycheck!  

 

• I will show you how to shop and save money!

• I will show you what to buy and tips to the best food!

• I will show you all the foods you CAN eat!

• Receive Maximized Living recipes!

• Come and learn about Whole Foods money back guarantee!

 

Join the Fun and Bring your Friends!

 

You could win a $25 gift certificate to Whole Foods!

 

Who: Dr. Troy M. Dreiling

When: Thursday, June 17, 2010

Where: Whole Foods (162^nd and Mill Plain)
Time: 6:30 pm

Call # 360-260-6903 to register today

Want Maximized Living to come to you?

if so you can email us at drtroy@absoutelife.com

to schedule an amazing health talk/workshops for your place of work or play!

Dr. Troy M. Dreiling

Absolute Life Chiropractic

A “Maximized Living Health Center”

9418 NE Vancouver Mall Drive

Vancouver, WA 98662

Voice 360-260-6903 

Fax 360-260-4849

www.absolutelife.com

www.thevancouverchiropractor.com

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The Benefits of Alkalizing

by Dr. Troy Dreiling

In combination with the right exercise and hydration, alkalizing can give a boost to your health, whether you are looking to lose weight, gain energy or even conquer allergies.

As a kid your energy never seemed to quit.  You remember what it was like.  Anxious to start the day early.  Running full speed the rest of the day. Only taking a nap because Mom made you, not because you felt you needed it.  So what happened?

Many of our problems today are caused by the typical lifestyle in America. For years, our foods have become more and more processed.  They are further and further away from the way nature intended them to be eaten. Add a sedentary lifestyle and the recipe for ill-health is there!

So how do we make up for our lack of nutrients?  Vitamin supplements of every kind can be found from grocery stores to home based businesses. But even these don't completely solve the problem. Vitamin pills, too, are far removed from a nutrient's natural source of energy. They've been chemically formulated, processed, and compressed into hard, white tablets that contain virtually no electrical charge whatsoever. Most dietitians believe that as little as 3%—and only as much as 15%—of a typical supplement's nutrients are absorbed before they pass out of the body.

Overweight, underweight, allergies and fatigue have all been related to an acidic body environment.  This can be helped by a diet rich in alkalizing foods: 
* Good fats – avocados, coconuts, fresh fish rich in omega-3’s
* Green vegetables – broccoli, spinach, sprouts
* Fruits – lemons, limes, grapefruit, tomatoes
* Salt – Real Salt or kosher sea salt

Foods to Avoid

Meat, Eggs, Sugar, Dairy, Peanuts, Corn, Alcohol, Caffeine, Coffee, Soft Drinks, Mushrooms

Keys to Making it Work

The right type of exercise – 12 minutes of burst training a week is the most contemporary aerobics.  SURGE Training is high intensity, short duration exercise that causes the body to respond with increased hormones and physiology needed to burn fat and produce muscle even after you’ve completed your workout. It’s minimum time with maximum results!

Hydration – Drink alkaline water (pH 9.5 or above) or buy distilled water.  1 liter of water for every 30 pounds you weigh, i.e., 150 pound person needs 5 liters

Eat right – 60 % of your meals should consist on green vegetables, avoiding those foods listed above. Low glycemic berries can we consumed as well as lemons, limes, grapefruit and tomatoes.  Avoid processed meats.

Drink, drink and drink some more!  Green Powder, such as Essante Earth Greens, mixed with water and consumed daily will help with hydration and get the concentrated greens needed to offset foods choices or increase green vegetable and fruit intake.


In Office Alkalizing Talk set for
Thursday, April 8th at 6.15pm
Seat will fill fast. Bring a guest and get entered into the raffle for a $50.00 Whole Foods Gift Certificate.

Home Care – Monday, April 12th @ 6.15pm
Dinner With Doc – Thursday, April 15th at 6.30 Old Spaghetti Factory – Refer a Friend to Hear the Story of Health

Fund Raiser Set of Humane Society
Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Are Clear Regulatory mechanism keeps your resistance up and immune system strong. Spread the word.
Absolute Life Chiropractic

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Total Food Makeover Now!!! Urgent

Total Food Makeover Saturday, Feb 13th from 10am to 1pm. If you are ready to transform 2010 call our office to register. You can also win a Wii Fit in our 30 day "Biggest Loser" event. www.absolutelifechiropractic.com/makeover

HOW "THE HOLIDAYS" CAN KNOCK 25 YEARS OFF YOUR LIFE

   Once a large truck was driving through one of the busiest tunnels in New York City.  The truck was so large, in fact, that it got stuck in the tunnel and could not back up or move forward.  Traffic eventually got backed up for miles and miles.  Dozens of traffic, accident, bridge, road, and truck experts were on the scene for hours trying to figure out what to do.  Just as the situation and the frustration of the experts was beginning to get out of hand, a 10 year old little girl poked her head out of the window and said, "Why don't you just let the air out of the tires."  The dilemma was resolved. 

    THEME:  When life and the world aren't working out, re-assess everything!

 

     Even though Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years make up a total of 3 days, most people just call November and December "The Holidays."  And since it's "The Holidays," you can be irresponsible and careless.  You eat can mass quantities, put all sorts of horrible "Holiday" items into your body, exercise less or not at all, miss adjustments, spend too much, and put important things off because after all, it's "The Holidays."  In total, you end up with a 6-10 week reign of terror on your life and body.

     If you add to these two months all of the other times you tend to abuse your health like; parties, anniversaries, other "holidays," birthdays, weddings, weekends, secretaries day, etc., etc. you are basically being irresponsible for your health and many other areas of your life conservatively 3 months out of every year.  (25% of every year)

     By the time you are 40 years old, you will have spent 10 years doing serious, possibly irreparable damage to your body and possibly your whole life.  This is another reason why people are supposed to live to 100, but only make 75. (25% off)

    "The Holidays," are a time designated to celebrate the many joys of life and appreciate God's blessings.  However, they have become a time dedicated to shortening life and falling short of your God-given potential.  Clearly, it is time to look at "The Holidays" from a new perspective.

     Of the tens of thousands of sick and suffering people I have met, examined, and consulted, not once have I heard one of them say, "I wish I had done less for my health all of these years." 

     What they do say, in every case, is "I wish I had met you ____ years ago."

     WELL, you have met me, please take advantage of it.

 

   There is a famous Italian saying:  Sono divencete veccio Troppo presto, ma Furbo troppo tardi'        that means, "I got old too soon and smart too late."

 

Enjoy the Holidays (3, max 5 days).  Keep your family alive in the process

DUE TO THE EXTREME MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND CHEMICAL STRESS BROUGHT ON BY "THE HOLIDAYS," PLEASE ADD, DON'T SUBTRACT FROM YOUR CURRENT ADJUSTMENT AND HOME SPINAL REHAB SCHEDULE.

 

Happy Holiday to you and yours From the Team ALC.

Absolute Life Chiropractic 360-260-6903

Posted by Dr. Troy Dreiling

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Top Ten Power Packed Foods by Dr. Troy

Top Ten Power Packed Foods by Dr. Troy M. Dreiling

What is the secret to a long and healthy life?  It is in the food that we eat.  As you well know, all foods are not created equal.  Choosing and eating the right foods may help increase your life expectancy as well as the quality of your life.

Here are ten of the top power packed foods designed to give you energy, vitality and all around good health!

1. Beans – If they give you gas, take precautions before you eat them.  Soaking them first can help.  Beans of all kinds (kidney, navy, lentils, chickpeas, Northern) are high in protein.  This is plant protein so it contains very little fat, carbs and calories.  If fiber is a problem in your diet, eating a healthy portion of beans each day can keep your digestive system healthy.

2. Oatmeal – Oatmeal is coming into popularity as a food that lowers blood cholesterol.  You can make it yourself with rolled oats or eat the instant kind if you are in a hurry.  Oatmeal is a filling grain that also provides much needed fiber to keep hunger at bay and your blood sugar constant. I LOVE steel cuts oats.

3. Fruits – Fruits are filled with antioxidants such as Vitamin C and A.  Antioxidants fight free radical damage in the body and reduce the risk of cancer.  Berries such as blueberries and grapes have the highest amount of antioxidants.  But choose an array of fruits in a wide variety of colors for maximum health.  The antioxidants in fruit boost the immune system to fight the effects of aging in the body.

4. Allium foods – This class of foods includes garlic, onions, leeks and shallots.  Garlic is known for lowering cholesterol.  Allium vegetables healp guard the body against the risk of cancer and many other ailments.  They also help lower blood pressure and prevent blood clots.  Eating these power packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits. 

5. Salmon – Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids reduces the risk of heart disease and other conditions like atherosclerosis.  Wild salmon is a fatty fish but it contains good fats that has been proven to improve health in children and adults.  Salmon is rich in protein which is of great use after an exercise session to build muscle tissue.

6. Flax seed – Like salmon it contains omega-3 fatty acids.  These seeds also contain omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids.  You get a lot of power to fight high cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes with this seed.  Ground flax seed can be added to fruit smoothies, sprinkled in yogurt, eaten with cereal or added to pancake mix to name a few.

7. Peppers – Peppers are colorful.  They contain antioxidants like beta-carotene and Vitamin C.  Peppers range from mild and sweet to so hot you’ll be calling the fire department.  All peppers contain a substance called capsaicin.  Capsaicin has the properties of an anti-inflammatory, a pain reliever, lowers cancer risk and heart disease.  They are good in salads, salsa and all sorts of dishes.

8. Nuts and seeds – Nuts are high in fat but those fats are the good kind.  Peanuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, walnuts and pistachios are all providers of good fats and protein.  Crush them into a fine powder and use as a coating instead of higher carb bread crumbs.  Nuts help to lower cholesterol.  Eat them right out of the shell with no additives.

9. Açai – This berry has been in the news lately.  It is rich in antioxidants and increases energy.  You can get more done and look better while doing it.  You can get Acai juice and supplements in your health food store.

10. Yogurt – The fat free variety is good for you.  Yogurt contains calcium, Vitamin B, and protein.  If you don’t drink milk, yogurt is an alternative to get your calcium in to build strong bones and teeth.  Live yogurt also contains friendly bacteria to help promote a healthy digestive system. RAW is best if you must. Make your own with fresh berries. No premixes too much sugar.

Building a better healthier body begins with what you eat.  Try these super foods to get started on the right foot.  www.absolutelife.com

Local places to shop for Max Living Goodies for the Absolute Life.

Local Resources

This is a compilation of local food sources for those who live in the Portland Metro Area of Oregon and NW Washington. Below you will find a list of local classes taught by my Aunt Molly Wells, on various whole food cooking.

Raw Milk

Elice Turnbell -  e-milk @ comcast.net (remove spaces) – Elice coordinates several raw cow’s milk drop sites around the Vancouver and Portland areas. She also has kefir grains.

Sustainable Farms

Kookoolan Farms - Yamhill, OR – Rabbit, duck, chicken, turkey, geese, grass fed beef, eggs from pastured chickens, cheese making supplies and more.
Dee Creek Farms – Woodland, WA – They have a few drop spots around Vancouver. They deliver raw cheese, eggs, veggies, chicken, and more!
Deo Volente Farms – Mullino, OR – offering free range chickens. This is a Christian homeschool family that offers the best price on chickens in the area!
Honey House Farms - Brush Prairie, WA – offering raw honey.
Thompson Farms - Damascus, OR – freshly picked produce is available at their two produce stands all season long (through November), including berries. They also offer u-pick options for all their berries. No sprays.
West Union Gardens – Hillsboro, OR – spray free berries and vegetables of all kinds.
Bella Organics – Sauvie Island, Portland – u-pick spray free berries and farm stand.

Grass-Fed Beef:

Karen’s Meats (Tillmook, OR) – Karen offers grass-fed beef for sale by the quarter. It is wonderful meat at a very reasonable price. She butchers in the spring and fall. Please let her know that I referred you to her. I have coordinated an annual order each fall for the past two years and she has been gracious to deliver it to Vancouver. Her contact info: newfsmom@yahoo.com, 503-322-0265.

Food Co-op Sources:

Balanced Talents Food Co-op - I am a part of this co-op in East Vancouver. We get high quality organic produce and many bulk food items at a very low price. They are also an Azure Standard drop spot.
West Vancouver Buying Club – The west Vancouver buy club is a group of neighbors, mostly in the Carter Park neighborhood of west Vancouver, Washington. They work together to purchase foods from a variety of local vendors. Membership fee of $5 per month.
Alberta Cooperative Grocery – Local store in Portland offering a wide range of organic produce, bulk items, and groceries with an emphasis on products grown locally and sustainably. Annual membership provides you with a 10% discount on all products in their store.
Twelve Mile Market - Gresham, OR – a local store committed to offering local and sustainable products. They sell bread, dairy, eggs, cereal, bulk foods, handmade soaps, full grocery selection and more.
Azure Standard – a wonderful food co-op based in The Dalles, OR but delivers all over Oregon & Washington. Here are a few drop spots:
East Vancouver – Balanced Talents #39730
North Vancouver (134th) – Rebecca Wolfe #13775

Further Local Resources:

NW Earth Institute-  located in Portland OR. You can take part in free discussion groups in your neighborhood. Wonderful resource and a great way to met great people. Type in “eco tips” in the search bar and you will find some incredible info!
Green Posting – Review, rate and locate local sustainable businesses. More than a directory, its a community website.
Mirador Community Store – Wonderful kitchen and home products, all using products from the earth.
Portland Green Parenting – an online community sharing resources and ideas for sustainable living, finding food sources, etc.
Small Farms Finder – Locate small farms in Oregon/Washington through the WSU extension.
Vancouver Food Network – lots of excellent sources and information for residents of Vancouver, WA.
Sustainable Living on A Budget – workshops offered through the Metro Area on topics of sustainable living, bread baking, whole grains, etc.
Urban Farm School (Ridgefield, WA)- offering workshops on food preservation ansd helpful hints on gardening.
North Bank Magazine – this is a fun magazine highlighting events, stores, restaurant reviews of local resources in the SW Washington area. The magazine is offered free of charge and their website is regularly updated with local events.