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CEDAR CREST CHIROPRACTIC
January/February 2023
Dr. Paul Braadt
1028 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103 • 610-776-2005 • CedarCrestChiropractic.com
100 Years of Restoring Health Without Drugs or Surgery BRAADT FAMILY REACHES MILESTONE
Grandfather Henry, 1923
On March 15, 2023, the Braadt family will have been in the chiropractic profession for 100 years! That’s a full century of healing by three generations of chiropractors. I’d like to share a bit of our history with you. It all began with my grandfather, Henry, who was born in Bremerhaven, Germany, in 1884. An adventurous lad, he made a momentous and life-changing decision at the age of 12. He chose to go to sea as a cabin boy on a sailing ship rather than to work in the coal mines. He eventually ended up serving in the German Navy on a gunboat on the Yangtze River in China during the Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901). He later found himself on a German ship in Boston Harbor prior to WW I. He eventually jumped ship to join his brother, who had previously immigrated to Staten Island. He became an electrician and worked on the docks on the waterfront.
Struck by a metal beam suspended on a crane, he was paralyzed from the waist down. All conventional medical treatment failed, and he was told he’d be paralyzed for life. He ultimately found his way to a chiropractor on Staten Island. The chiropractor told him he couldn’t help him but suggested that he go to the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. It was possible that he could be helped there. His brother loaded him onto a stretcher, and together with my grandmother, Ellen, they boarded a train for Davenport. When they finally arrived at Palmer College, Henry was informed by the staff that he could indeed be helped but it would require extensive and expensive treatment. However, there was a solution. If Henry enrolled as a student at Palmer, he would be treated without charge. My grandfather did enroll and eventually recovered, and both he and my grandmother, who had also enrolled at the college, graduated on March 15, 1923, 100 years ago this coming March. They were two of the “first thousand” proud and accomplished class members of Palmer College. A photo of the graduates hangs in our waiting room (see page 2). Dr. D.D. Palmer, in 1895, was the founder of chiropractic and opened the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, in 1897. This was the first school of chiropractic in the world.
Grandmother Ellen, 1923
Father Henry Paul, 1948
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In the photograph previously mentioned, prominently sitting in the center of the first row, bearded and wearing a white shirt, is his son, Dr. B.J. Palmer. B.J. was credited with assembling the world’s largest collection of the bones of the spine. This osteological collection added greatly to the scientific understanding and application of chiropractic. B.J. was also credited with the first use of a new medical discovery called X-ray for further investigation of the spine. He also started the first commercial radio station in the country, WOC — “Wonders of Chiropractic.” He hired future President Ronald Reagan as an announcer! He was an impressive innovator and his passion for chiropractic dramatically expanded the profession worldwide. Soon after graduating from Palmer, my grandfather opened a practice in Williamsport, PA. The story is that in his office, located on the town square, he built a successful practice — seeing 100 patients per day for a fee of $1 per adjustment! Quite the entrepreneur, after purchasing a Packard automobile and a large home, he then purchased five movie theatres. During the Great Depression in 1929 , he lost his theaters and resorted to treating patients in exchange for food. However, he kept his beloved Packard — and his house! In 1925, my father, Henry Paul, an only child, was born to Henry and Ellen. After serving with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during
Grandparents' graduation, Feb. 24, 1923
World War II, he followed in his parent’s footsteps and attended Palmer College. After graduating in 1948, he joined his father in practice (Ellen had retired). Together they practiced successfully until my grandfather’s death in 1960. My father maintained a successful practice in Williamsport for 35 years until he and my mother moved to Allentown near family. He practiced with me for about two years before retiring. It was such a pleasure having him in the office. I greatly admired him, not only in his role as my father, but as a competent and compassionate healer. He died in 1997. Why did I decide to become a chiropractor? Growing up during the early years of the space program with NASA astronauts going into space and having been fascinated from an early age by astronomy, I imagined myself as an astronaut. I later found out that the astronauts were all military fighter pilots made in the “Top Gun” mold. That
admire their ability to help patients get out of pain, and regain and maintain their health, without the use of drugs or surgery. Following the family tradition, I attended Palmer College of Chiropractic earning my DC, doctor of chiropractic, diploma in 1976. After some additional post graduate education, and two associateships, I opened Cedar Crest Chiropractic in Allentown on June 1, 1980. Many of you may also fondly remember my mother, Elizabeth, who ran our front desk for 15 years. We were so fortunate to have her as part of our team. She passed in 2020. Currently, we’re also appreciative to have our very dedicated staff — we’re a great team! This year, on June 1, I will have provided 47 years of service to thousands of residents in the Lehigh Valley. My team has made this possible and it’s been quite a rewarding adventure! I am continually amazed at the ways chiropractic treatment positively impacts all of you, our valued patients. You each have your own personal success story of getting out of pain and improving your overall health. It’s extremely rewarding to have helped each of you in your path towards wellness so you can chase your dreams, big and small! Thank you for trusting me and my team with your health and for sharing your success with others. I am forever thankful to my grandparents and father for passing on the torch of chiropractic as a safe, effective health care treatment without drugs and surgery.
ruled me out! Having grown up with a father and grandparents who were
chiropractors, the profession was a natural “Plan B.” I was always around the office with my grandfather and father and grew to
Here’s to a bright future for chiropractic and for all of us!
Dr. B.J. Palmer, son of Dr. D.D. Palmer, founder of chiropractic
In knowledge and health,
–Dr. Paul Braadt
Grandparents Henry and Ellen
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It’s a New Year! If you’re like most of us, you have a desire to experience a happier, healthier and less stressful 2023 for you, your family and friends. A vital step to achieving this goal is to create healthy lifestyle habits. How to Begin: • A healthy lifestyle is an intentional creation; it’s a journey, not a destination. Ups and downs will occur. I have a quote by Confucius on my refrigerator that reads: “Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fall.” • A healthy lifestyle starts with your willingness to confront your good, bad and ugly habits: not always easy, but a crucial step in improving your life. Life is about controlling the controllables. The first step is to create two columns on a piece of paper — what habits are working and what habits need improvement? Do you need to eat less sugar, move your body more, get more sleep, quit smoking? Do you need to get back on consistent chiropractic maintenance care to minimize reoccurring pain and long-term wear and tear while strengthening your overall health? How about eating more veggies and minimizing those starchy carbs? Is there a relationship at work or home that causes you stress and needs attention? Are you associating with people who support vs. discourage you? Do you need to change jobs? Be sure to acknowledge yourself for what you’re doing right. Think about what’s really important to you — what’s your dream, big or small? This focus will inspire you to keep going. • Keep It Simple: Review the list of habits that need improvement and pick one area at a time, being careful not to overwhelm yourself, as you’ll be tempted to quit before you even start. Set doable small targets and pat yourself on the back for each target you attain while forgiving yourself for the temporary failures that are sure to occur. Refer to the wise Confucius quote above as needed! Through these bimonthly newsletters, I will continue to educate you on a variety of health-related topics. I’m here to partner with you and help as needed! START YOUR NEW YEAR HEALTHY! DR. BRAADT’S WELLNESS COLUMN CREATING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HABITS
KETO-FRIENDLY CHICKEN ‘ZOODLE’ SOUP
INGREDIENTS
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1 large zucchini 1 tsp olive oil
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1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp basil
1 large onion, diced
1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup sliced celery 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups chopped chicken or turkey
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8 cups chicken or turkey broth
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DIRECTIONS
SUDOKU 1. Using a spiralizer, process zucchini with the medium blade (not the very smallest one). Set aside. 2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion until tender. Add chicken or turkey and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. 3. Add broth, poultry seasoning, basil, carrots, celery, parsley, salt, and pepper. Let simmer uncovered about 15–20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. 4. Stir in zucchini noodles and cook 1–2 minutes until slightly softened. For firmer noodles, place raw noodles in bowls and ladle hot soup over them. Allow to sit 2 minutes to soften.
Safe, Effective Health Care Without Drugs & Surgery
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
PAGE 1 Special Edition — 100 Years
PAGE 3 Healthy Lifestyle Habits
Keto-Friendly Chicken ‘Zoodle’ Soup
Take a Break
PAGE 4 How a Chocolate Maker Invented the Heart-Shaped Box
You may be thinking that a swooning lover created the heart-shaped box. But it was actually a marketing tactic invented by Richard Cadbury from the famed Cadbury chocolate company. It only makes sense that a renowned chocolate maker created the iconic heart-shaped box. The Cadbury family wasn't only famous for their chocolate innovations, but they gained much popularity and wealth by selling their tea, coffee, and drinking chocolates as well. Since it had become a common practice to buy gifts for this romantic holiday and the commercialization of Valentine's Day was in full swing, Cadbury found himself in a unique position. Thus, the heart-shaped box was born, and Cadbury expertly took advantage of this opportunity. Cadbury marketed the first Valentine's Day boxes as a container and marketing tool for the product and explained that people could even save the box as a keepsake after the holiday. It was a brilliant idea, and Cadbury's Valentine's Day boxes were an instant hit. From then on, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates became part of the holiday's custom. As the years have gone by, the idea of the Valentine's Day heart- shaped box of chocolates has been updated and revamped. Today, you can find just about anything in the holiday's iconic heart shape, such as small gifts, candies, flowers, and even your Valentine's favorite snacks! With millions of heart-shaped boxes sold every year, it's no surprise that they have become a quintessential symbol of Valentine's Day celebrations.
When you're shopping for the perfect gift for your sweetheart, you’re sure to see brightly colored heart-shaped boxes filled with Valentine's Day chocolate or goodies. Heart-shaped boxes are just one of the many pillars of Valentine's Day, and it has become an iconic symbol of love for generations. Chocolates have also been associated with love for centuries. But it was in the mid-1800s that it became a popular gift for lovers on Valentine's Day. During this time, people began to celebrate with cards, gifts, and small tokens of affection — and the imagery of hearts, roses, and Cupid became linked to the holiday.
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