CEDAR CREST CHIROPRACTIC
November 2019
Dr. Paul Braadt
1028 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103 • 610-776-2005 • www.CedarCrestChiropractic.com
IN THE SPIRIT OF THANKSGIVING Prosperity in Its Many Forms
wife, always purchased a fresh turkey from Jaindl Farms and got up early to put it in the oven. She had a special recipe, adding thick bacon strips over the breast meat to keep it moist and stuffing bread filling in the bird to flavor it from the inside out. She also made the best dark gravy from a reduction of homemade broth, adding the browned turkey drippings from the pan. The kids used to love watching her remove the turkey from the oven, patiently waiting to grab a piece of bacon off the top. It was delicious, even though our home smelled like turkey for a week! Michelle helped set the tables that we pulled together for the group of about 20. Then she patiently waited by the door for our guests to arrive, giving and receiving hugs while collecting coats. Although this preparation was a lot of work, when our family and friends began arriving, the atmosphere changed from preparation to celebration. An added tradition was going around the table before we ate and sharing what we were most thankful for. Mothers, of course, teared up while their kids giggled. It was interesting to watch the kids evolve in their appreciation for family after coming home during college break and recognizing that not everyone was as fortunate as they were. Exposure to the world outside of family increased my appreciation for the way I was raised. You may have started life in a nurturing environment, or you may have had to create it on your own years later. I think we can all agree that at this time of year, if we look hard enough, there’s always something we can be thankful for: family, friends, neighbors, productive work and purpose, good health, and the generosity of others.
Here’s a bit of history: In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag tribe shared an autumn harvest feast that we all remember studying as the first Thanksgiving in the colonies. These local Native Americans were very generous in helping the struggling Mayflower settlers, of which only half survived their first year. Thanksgiving became an official holiday with a declaration by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Many of us celebrate Thanksgiving in various ways with family, friends, and neighbors gathering for a special feast, watching football games (go Penn State), watching parades, traveling, and enjoying the smell of wood burning in the air, decorations, and reflection. Growing up in the America of the 1950s and ‘60s in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the community was generally traditional. Thanksgiving for me, as the oldest of six siblings, was filled with not only our large immediate family but also aunts, uncles, grandparents, and friends. We knew that not everyone was as fortunate as us, so we often invited others to share the festivities. This holiday included delicious food for kids and adults. My grandfather’s favorite was mashed rutabagas, while we kids doubled up on baked corn and pumpkin pie. The festive mood began when I woke up to the smell of turkey roasting and pies baking. Later on, we all watched the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV. As the day wore on, family and friends arrived, and we watched football, hoping Penn State would make one of the Bowl Games.
To you, my patients, thank you for trusting me with your health. I am grateful for the opportunity to partner with you to create a healthy life. On behalf of all of us at Cedar Crest Chiropractic, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
In knowledge and health,
–Dr. Paul Braadt
I continued these traditions in my own home with our daughter, Michelle. Georgette, my
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DR. BRAADT’S WELLNESS COLUMN
and acidify the stomach for proper digestion and absorption. The arthritis drug Celebrex was almost pulled from the market about 15 years ago, as it was associated with over 600,000 cardiac events. It was allowed to remain on the market in 2005 with a black box warning, meaning risk of death, because the risk was considered acceptable by the FDA. Lyrica, as an example, was approved for epilepsy but is “off labeled” for pain. We see the chronic use of these drugs commonly in patients seeking relief from musculoskeletal pain. • Consider switching to a healthy ketogenic intermittent fasting eating plan. Pick up your reference guide at my office. It’s an anti- inflammatory eating plan that reduces insulin responses and helps you manage weight, fatigue, cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar while helping to minimize future health risks. • Reduce the chronic use of antacids by using our cost effective, whole food supplement line, Standard Process , which enhances digestion and absorption. I strongly success you call to schedule a Personalized Nutrition Assessment to find out what exact nutrition your body needs and to confirm your individual dosage. The cost for established patients is $75. • Continue to get adjusted to balance your spine and joints. This increases the function of your nervous system and enhances your overall health. Remember, there are effective alternatives to the increasing overutilization and marketing of drugs. We need to do something different to break the downward decline in public health and in your health. Even the AMA agrees! Chiropractic adjustments and the lifestyle changes you make impact the quality of your health and life! I encourage you to make a list of any health complaints you have, and I will be happy to discuss alternatives at your next visit to the office. THE SOLUTION • Incorporate regular exercise doing something you enjoy.
Georgette and I don’t watch much TV, but we do have a few favorite shows. One of our favorites is “CBS Sunday Morning.” We curl up with our Bulletproof coffees for our weekly dose of music, art, travel, history, and human-interest stories. The show is generally good news. One thing I’ve noticed is that almost every ad is a drug ad. I guess we’ve fallen into that demographic! Eek! You know, there are only two countries that allow drug advertising to the general public. They are New Zealand and the United States. The drug companies spend over $4.5 billion per year driving the demand for the latest and, generally, most expensive drugs to the public. It has gotten so intense that even the American Medical Association (AMA) in its recent meeting in Atlanta called for a reduction in the pressure to push what they describe as consumer-driven demand for the most expensive treatment. From the last several newsletters, you’ll recall that I am very interested in informing you of alternatives to this drug system. The United States, at 5% of the world’s population, consumes close to 70% of the world’s drugs. Yet, by all measures, the United States ranks at the bottom of all industrial nations tracked by the World Health Organization. This is a pretty obvious problem. Now, please realize that chiropractors are not necessarily anti-drug, as some drugs can save your life. However, when every tested drug shows up in your tap water and fish in the Great Lakes have antidepressants showing up in their brains, you know we’ve got a problem. A majority of the most lucrative drugs advertised are lifestyle related. With Type 2 diabetes anticipated to become an epidemic along with its associated problems like high blood pressure, obesity, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, GERD/heartburn, and high cholesterol, this fact is not lost on Big Pharma. The drugs for digestive upsets are epidemic. They are called proton-pump inhibitors — think Nexium, Prilosec, etc. The idea is to lower stomach acid, but this is not the problem. It’s too little acid, not too much! Who knew!? The stomach will not digest, and the stomach valve will not close when there is too little acid (an acidic pH below 3). These drugs contribute to the decline in American health with direct links to heart disease, anemia, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, etc. We use inexpensive Standard Process products to coat the stomach for healing THE CONSEQUENCES OF INACTION THE PROBLEM
–Dr. Paul Braadt
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TEA TIME What’s Swirling Around in Your Cup?
Tea has been consumed for thousands of years and is the second-most popular drink in the world, with water being the first. It is the national drink of several nations, including China and India, and is an integral component of religious ceremonies the world over. Drinking tea has been known to reduce stress, promote relaxation, and improve sleep. In addition to these instant benefits, tea can also help improve a person’s long-term health through regular consumption. YOUR HEART According to Harvard Health Institute, several studies show that those who regularly drink black and green tea are at a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease. These types of tea contain antioxidants and flavonoids, which are plant chemicals that help dilate arteries and reduce bad cholesterol. Studies also link tea consumption with improved vascular reactivity — how well your blood vessels respond to stress. YOUR BRAIN Flavonoids don’t only fight heart disease; these chemicals can also reduce any vascular damage to the brain. The National University of Singapore has conducted studies that link reduced risks of dementia in the elderly with regular tea consumption. The results speak for themselves: “The longitudinal study involving 957 Chinese seniors aged 55 years or older has
found that regular consumption of tea lowers the risk of cognitive decline in the elderly by 50%, while APOE e4 gene carriers who are genetically at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease may experience a reduction in cognitive impairment risk by as much as 86%.” YOUR MOOD Tea leaves contain the amino acid L-theanine, which stimulates several feel-good neurotransmitters, like serotonin and gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA). These neurotransmitters help boost your mood and alertness. According to a study by the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China, tea even has the ability to ward off depression. The study took 22,817 participants with 4,743 cases of depression over 11 studies, and 13 reports found that individuals who drank three cups of tea a day decreased their depression risk by 37%. So, the next time you want a warm beverage that will do your mind and body good, reach for some tea and bask in all the health benefits as you sip.
SUDOKU
CREAMY KETO CAULIFLOWER MASH
SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream • 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese • Pink Himalayan salt (to taste) • 1/2 tsp pepper
• 5 cups raw cauliflower, chopped • 3 tbsp butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tsp dried rosemary
DIRECTIONS
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil with enough to cover all the cauliflower. Add cauliflower and boil for 15 minutes or until tender. 2. Drain cauliflower and place in processor. 3. Cook butter, garlic, and rosemary in a saucepan over medium heat until fragrant. 4. Add butter mixture into the processor and pulse several times until well combined. 5. Add heavy whipping cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to processor and process until smooth and creamy. 6. Taste for salt level. Serve warm and enjoy! Inspired by KetoConnect.net
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LOGO Cedar Crest Chiropractic Dr. Paul Braadt
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
PAGE 1 In the Spirit of Thanksgiving PAGE 2 Dr. Braadt’s Wellness Column
PAGE 3 Spilling the Tea on Tea
Creamy Keto Cauliflower Mash
PAGE 4 The Gift of Giving
CELEBRATING GIVING TUESDAY
SUPPORTING THE PEOPLE YOU BELIEVE IN
November is usually all about Thanksgiving, but it isn’t the only holiday that encourages generosity. Giving Tuesday is a phenomenal celebration in which millions of people from across the globe are inspired to spend 24 hours giving back to the communities they love. ORIGIN AND GOAL Giving Tuesday is celebrated every year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, and this year, the holiday lands on Dec. 3! It was established in 2012 by the United Nations Foundation and New York’s 92nd Street Y as a response to consumer-driven holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The purpose of the holiday was to spread the spirit of giving, not only for the people in our nation but individuals across the world. The goal is “to create a massive wave of generosity that lasts well beyond that day and touches every person on the planet.” TECHNOLOGY AT ITS BEST Through the use of social media and technology, the organization hopes to encourage and spread generosity on a global scale using the hashtag #GivingTuesday. The website states that “... technology and social media could be used to make generosity go viral; that people fundamentally want to give and talk about giving.” Through massive social media platforms
like Facebook and Twitter, the individuals and companies participating in Giving Tuesday can spread their missions and messages all over the world, encouraging others to do the same. HOW YOU CAN CELEBRATE Now is the perfect opportunity to support your community and the causes you believe in. The best part of this holiday is that “giving” doesn’t just refer to donating money. People can give back by volunteering their time to help a nonprofit business, donating goods and food, or just buying a stranger some lunch. Even the smallest actions can have the biggest impact. If you’re interested in participating in Giving Tuesday, get together with your friends, family, sports team members, or neighbors to brainstorm on how you can give back. To learn more about how you can participate, visit GivingTuesday.org.
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