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November 2020
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Here Are a Few Ways to Decrease the Likelihood of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease IN OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS MONTH
In the past few years, Alzheimer’s disease has been one of the six leading causes of death for Americans — and it’s the only cause of death with increasing numbers year by year.
disease. I usually recommend that my patients consume about 3,000 milligrams (about a spoonful) of fish oil per day to get these
omega-3 fatty acids, instead of taking the pills. One spoonful of fish oil has just about as many fatty acids as 8–10 of the high-quality fish oil pills available in stores.
We don’t know a lot about what actually causes Alzheimer’s, and we don’t have any cure for it.
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Many of you reading this may have a family member who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Personally, I have several aunts and uncles who have been affected by Alzheimer’s, including one great aunt who is 94 years old and has lived with Alzheimer’s for the past 10–20 years. It’s a horrible condition that no one should ever have to go through, and while there isn’t any surefire way to prevent it, I wanted to share with you a few ways that could decrease your likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s later in life.
Along with an increased consumption of omega-3 fatty acids, a few other tips might help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Using coconut oil for cooking in place
of other cooking oils can help reduce the amount of bad fats you consume. Since the brain is made up of a lot of fat, consuming good fats can decrease the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life. If you want, you could also try taking ginkgo biloba extract. This extract comes from the leaves of a tree by the same name and has shown some promise as a memory-boosting aid in smaller trials, though the results from larger trials are inconclusive.
There is one key nutrient that studies have shown can decrease your likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease: omega-3 fatty acids, typically found in fish oil. I recommend taking fish oil to many of my patients, and not just for Alzheimer’s prevention. According to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, omega-3 fatty acids might help prevent heart disease and alleviate symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis. When it comes to potentially preventing Alzheimer’s, omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. This means that people with high levels of this nutrient have increased blood flow to the areas of the brain normally affected by Alzheimer’s
In any case, holistic chiropractic care, including acupuncture and cold lasers, can also help prevent Alzheimer’s disease while also simply improving your overall health. In fact, our cold lasers can reduce inflammation and swelling in cranial areas, which could reduce the effects of the disease on the brain. All that said, however, the best way you can prevent yourself from developing Alzheimer’s disease, or any other serious chronic condition, is by continuing to live a holistically healthy life, full of good dietary choices and exercise. Ultimately, nothing beats that. –Dr. Chris Garner
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CELEBRATING JANET CRABTREE
Grand Strand’s Patient of the Month
We celebrate quite a few “theme days” at the Grand Strand Health and Wellness offices. It’s a way for us to make the office more exciting for our patients — and some of them really get in on the fun! Notably, one such patient is Janet Crabtree, who has been coming to us for her chiropractic care for several years. She makes sure to coordinate her outfit with whatever theme we have going at the office that day, and that extra effort exemplifies how much she goes the extra mile as one of our patients. Since Janet started coming to Grand Strand Health and Wellness, she hasn’t stopped referring people to our office. Members of her family, friends of hers, and even some of her neighbors are now patients of ours because of her. Whenever she meets someone with an ailment that we can help treat, she sends them our way. Similarly, whenever she experiences some sort of ailment, we’re the first ones she calls for help. Janet ensures that chiropractic care is part of her regular health care routine, and she makes the most of her visits with us. We love hearing all her stories about time with her family — her appointments brighten everyone’s day, and we’re thankful to be one of her health care providers.
When Janet isn’t in our office, she enjoys a very active life. She’s the definition of a social butterfly, constantly hosting gatherings at her home with her husband, or out in her neighborhood spending time with her friends and neighbors. She also loves being with her grandchildren at any moment that’s possible. Thank you for being such an awesome patient and member of our community, Janet! We look forward to seeing the outfit you put together for our next theme day.
Top 5 Healthy Life Hacks to Have an Awesome Morning
PACK YOUR LUNCH (OR SNACKS!). Staying on track with your goals starts with having the energy to do them. Plan a healthy balance of fats, vegetables, carbohydrates, and proteins. This can be as simple as assembling dips, carrots, wraps, and salads each morning.
Getting your day started with coffee isn’t always enough. Sometimes, you need to give yourself an extra boost, especially when you have little energy or trouble focusing. For an awesome start to your day, here are five tips to get you going right off the bat. WAKE UP 5 MINUTES EARLY. What’s the power of five minutes? It can be more than you think. Spend this time doing simple breathing exercises or a quick meditation so you can get focused for the rest of the day. If that’s not your style, you can prepare a quick to-do list for your day ahead. Either way, it’s always nice to have a little extra time for yourself without losing too much sleep.
call. After that, you can brew your favorite coffee to keep you going strong. This practice also might help you consume less caffeine overall! TAKE A QUICK MORNING WALK — AND HAVE YOUR MEETINGS ON THE GO. Morning meetings can make us want to fall asleep again. Don’t spend all of them sitting down if you don’t have to! Not only will morning walks help you wake up, but they can also add some extra physical activity to your day. WRITE IN YOUR JOURNAL. Who says you have to journal at the end of the day when you’re tired and ready to sleep? You can journal in the morning about what happened yesterday and the things you’re looking forward to that day. Journaling can remind you of your daily goals and motivate you to stick to your commitments.
It’s time to try these tactics to superboost your day!
START WITH GREEN TEA, THEN COFFEE.
A cup of coffee at 7 a.m. can leave you burned out by 10 a.m. Try swapping it with green tea for a more gentle wake-up
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Celebrating Colette Carpenter
Grand Strand’s Team Owner of the Month
Three years ago, Colette Carpenter traded the mountains and picturesque apple orchards of upstate New York for
father is currently serving in the U.S. Army. She considers her parents role models and believes that her desire to help others came from watching them. Colette received
smile and a youthful, sparkling disposition every day of the week. We love her sense of kindness, her willingness to help out anywhere she is needed, and her desire to learn anything she can from her other teammates. Outside of the office, Colette loves going to the gym (you can find her there five times a week!) as well as being outdoors. She loves walking through her neighborhood and along the beach on sunny days. All of us on the Grand Strand Health and Wellness team can’t wait to see how Colette will continue to grow as a part of our family. Next time you come into the office and see her great big, bubbly smile, be sure to stop by the front desk and say hello to our team’s newest star.
the sunny skies and warm, sandy beaches of Myrtle Beach. She’s loved our community ever since and wouldn’t trade it for the world. Recently, she became the newest member of our front desk team, and her bubbly personality and big smile make the role fit like a glove.
her certification for medical coding not too long ago, which
lends perfectly to her role at Grand Strand Health and Wellness.
Colette, like our other front desk workers, is the first face that most people see when they come into
Colette lives in town with her parents. Her mother is a retired law enforcement officer, and her
our office, and she makes the most of that first impression. She greets each person with a beaming
Client Success “When I went to see Dr. Garner, I was having severe pain in my neck, but the pain has decreased to a manageable level, not constant pain like before. Dr Garner and staff have been very professional, very prompt with appointment times. This has been my first experience with chiropractic care, and I have been very pleased with my progress. I would recommend Dr. Garner to anyone having pain or discomfort in their neck, back, or shoulders.”
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–Loetta Haigler
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Inside This Issue
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A Few Ways to Decrease the Likelihood of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease Grand Strand’s Patient of the Month: Janet Crabtree Top 5 Healthy Life Hacks to Have an Awesome Morning
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Team Owner of the Month: Colette Carpenter
Client Success
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What Makes Spinach a Superfood?
WHY IS SPINACH SO GOOD FOR YOU?
If the reason you know spinach is good for you is because either your mother told you, or you saw Popeye the Sailor down a can before a fight and gain superhuman strength, you might not understand exactly why it’s so good for you. Rest assured, your mom wasn’t lying (although Popeye might have been stretching the truth). Spinach is actually one of the most nutritious and versatile foods you can add to your diet. Here’s why. INCREDIBLE NUTRIENT-PER-CALORIE COUNT Three cups of spinach contain about 20 calories. However, those 3 cups also contain almost no fat, 2 grams of protein, 3 grams of carbs, and 2 grams of fiber. On top of that, you get more than 300% of your daily dose of vitamin K, which supports bone growth; 160% of your daily dose of vitamin A; and around 25%–40% of your daily dose of vitamin C, both of which help the immune system function properly. POTENT PROTECTION AGAINST DISEASE The abundant antioxidants in spinach mitigate a staggering number of health problems. For starters, spinach has kaempferol, an antioxidant that can protect the body against cancer. Additionally, the antioxidant quercetin, also found in spinach, has been shown to have positive effects on brain health, heart disease, and Type 2 diabetes. Other
components of spinach can also improve blood pressure and protect eye health. VERSATILE IN MEAL PREPARATION Aside from the more scientific reasons that make
spinach a superfood, you can prepare and consume
spinach in so many creative ways. You can eat it raw as a part of a salad, throw a few leaves in a smoothie, cook it in stir fry, or bake it into some brownies. If you have a bag of spinach in your fridge, there’s no shortage of ways you can get some of those amazing health benefits. Just don’t expect to suddenly vanquish all your foes like Popeye did.
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