Can you believe it? The final month of 2019 is almost gone. How did you fair with this year’s resolutions? Perhaps you vowed to start eating to live instead of living to eat. Maybe you promised yourself you would spend more time in the gym, get better grades, or devote more time to your spiritual walk. Whatever the case, by this time each year, most of us find our lives very much unchanged from the previous one. Yes, we were able to spend a few good weeks teasing ourselves, believing that “this is the year!” But since every PT knows it takes about 21 days to form a habit, you most likely observed the crowded fitness centers of early January fade quickly into morgues.
HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health and Caring for Your Body
ANOTHER RESOLUTION LIVE LIFE AT ITS BEST
BY S T E V EN NEW TON
PMXPT.COM
HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health and Caring for Your Body
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INSIDE: New! TravisMathew Gear • Meet Our Team • PMX LiveSmart® • Sweet Encounters Cheesecakes • What Patients Are Saying • Cannabis Corner
LIVE LIFE AT ITS BEST ANOTHER RESOLUTION: BY STEVEN NEW TON
Can you believe it? The final month of 2019 is almost gone. How did you fair with this year’sresolutions?Perhapsyouvowed tostart eating to live instead of living to eat. Maybe you promised yourself you would spend more time in the gym, get better grades, or devote more time to your spiritual walk. Whatever the case, by this time each year, most of us find our lives very much unchanged from the previous one. Yes, we were able to spend a few good weeks teasing ourselves, believing that “this is the year!” But since every PT knows it takes about 21 days to form a habit, you most likely observed the crowded fitness centers of early January fade quickly into morgues. Not to be a scrooge, but as the years have gone by, I have become somewhat cynical about the whole resolution process. I have seen dieters give up on their dream after splurging on just one meal. I have seen the glow in a student’s eye burn out after they failed to do as well as they had hoped on just one examination. And I have seen a married couple, committed to spend more quality time together toget“reacquainted,”acceptastatus
quo relationship because of a single failed attempt. Sure, some will follow through with their resolutions and experience the esteem that accompanies success. But by far, most of us will look upon our resolutions as nothing more than ritualistic, further distancing ourselves from our goals and ultimately accepting them as unrealistic. It’s my belief that the only impractical part about “resolution setting” is believing that we can instantlychange theyearsofhabitwehave molded in just one day —New Year’s Day! Can good health be acquired in a moment? Can strength be gained in an instant? Change is challenging regardless of desire. It requires an intent to initiate, to stumble, to listen, learn, fine-tune and then re-initiate. It’s rarely immediate! Let’saccept thepersonalagreementswehave made with a tad bit of reality this year and recognize that we are dealing with an ongoing process. Instead of placing so much emphasis on New Year’s Day, take advantage of the 366 days of 2020 (it’s a leap year!) and realize
that each one of them poses an opportunity to begin anew. Today’s success or failure does not predict tomorrow’s outcome. Let’s enjoy the excitement that surrounds the beginning of a year and see each new year’s resolution in its proper perspective — an opportunity to reaffirm the direction we wish to live as we continue along this journey called life! Is your 2020 resolution to achieve a more healthy life or improve your fitness level? Let PerformaX help you reach your goals with PMX LiveSmart®. Our trainers can help you improve your mobility and strength, as well as get you in the best shape of your life. See inside this newsletter for more details on the services we offer, such as Fitness Training, FlexMobility®,andTrackmanGolfSimulation. Start making movements toward success today: call us at (818) 953-4444 and tell us about your New Year’s Resolutions. We want to help!
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MEET OUR TEAM: WILL NASSIF REHAB TECH, PERSONAL TRAINER & MASSAGE THERAPIST Will Nassif is a passionate Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist dedicated to spreading his knowledge acquired over the past 7 years in the field of fitness,
work environment for employees, as well as providing yoga classes, fitnessworkshopsandprivatetrainingsessions.Will has experience coaching the UCLA Powerlifting Team and leading the first ever strength and conditioning program at Crossroads School of Arts and Sciences. As an athlete, Will has competed in amateur boxing and set a state powerlifting record in the squat. Currently, Will practices martial arts, yoga and weightlifting to continue to learn and share his knowledge with his clients.
rehabilitation and performance. Through constant continuing education, Will stays on the cutting edge of his profession and has been certified in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, Active Release Technique, Titleist Performance Training and Postural Restoration. Over the past 2 years, Will has been the corporate wellness provider for companies such as THC Design and Quality Concentrates, responsible for maintaining a healthy
To request an appointment with Will, call us today at (818) 953-4444 or visit our website online at pmxpt.com.
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PMX FLEX MOBILITY ® PMX FlexMobility ® Stretch Therapy is a customizable,assistedstretchtherapysession, that alleviates stiff muscles by moving them through a full range of motion, loading and unloading until they release and mobility is restored. After one visit, your flexibility will improve drastically allowing you to use your bodymoreefficiently,reducingstressonyour joints and eliminating stiffness.
Don’t let pain slow you down: get in the best shapeofyour lifeandexercisewithconfidence while you rehabilitate your body. We provide youwitha fitnessplanbasedonyourmedical findings that allows you to train your body hard, pain-free. Whether new to exercise or a trained athlete, our LiveSmart ® Trainers will show you the best strength training, conditioning, and corrective exercises, how to do them so you won’t get hurt, and guide you all the way through your journey. Learn more at pmxpt.com/pmx-livesmart
Because we understand the impact that refined sugar, gluten and dairy based desserts have on your health, we proudly carry Sweet Encounters decadent raw vegan cheesecakes! Not only super creamy and delicious, they are full of health- promoting SUPERFOODS! The creamy base is made from their plant based blend of Cashew Dream Cream. The sweet & salty “graham cracker” crust is made of walnuts, pecans, and chia seeds full of protein, minerals and healthy oils good for your hair, skin, nails, and brain support. Are we still talking dessert? PUMPKIN SPICE & EVERYTHING NICE Caramel Pecan • Chocolate Chivalry • Strawberry Seduction • Banana Cream • Pumpkin Spice (seasonal) SWEET ENCOUNTERS CHEESECAKES
WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING
IhadagreatexperienceatPerformaX.Theydefinitely took the time to make sure I was back on my feet. Very caring, friendly, and thorough with every exercise that they put me on. I’m now back at work feeling great. Thanks to everyone at PerformaX.” - J. A.
CANNABIS CORNER: HISTORY YOU SHOULD KNOW!
acceptedmedicalvalue,andwillcreatepsychological and/orphysicaldependence. Aschedule-5drugposes the lowest threat. LSD, heroin,andcannabiswereall put into the same schedule-1 drug category. This is extremely important because a common complaint that I hear from patients is the lack of researchtosupportmedicinalcannabisclaims. What most folksdon’tknow is that inorder forscientists to conductresearchonschedule-1drugs,theyfirstmust gainDEAapprovalandoftenupgradesecurityprotocols in their labs, which can be very time consuming and expensive. A lot of what we do know is anecdotal or hasbeen learnedviathenecessitytofindan immediate alternative forasickordyingpatient (ex:cancer,HIV, epilepsy, Tourette Syndrome, etc.). Though we have seenprogress ingettingFDAapprovedcannabisdrugs onthemarket(ex:Epidiolex), thiswillremainveryslow until the schedule classification is changed.
Before we dive into the science of cannabis, let’s look at its history. Cannabis is NOT new to the world of Medicine. It’s been used for medicinalandceremonialpurposes for over 4000 years (often used to
treat pain and headaches). In 1937, the US government put severe legal restrictionson itsuseby introducingtheMarijuanaTax Act. It is believed that some very savvy businessmen in the newspaper industry saw hemp, an inexpensive substitute for paper pulp, as a threat. Imposing a tax on hemp would protect their interests. Drugs,substancesandcertainchemicalsfound indrugs were grouped in 5 schedules (classifications) in 1970 via the Controlled Substance Act. A schedule-1 drug is deemed to have the highest potential for abuse, no
In November of 2016, Recreational and Medicinal cannabis use became legal in the state of California. Federally, it remains illegal. We’ll get into the modes of delivery next time, but until thenhere’sa fun fact:Noonehaseverdied from a Marijuana Overdose! (www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/data/otherdrugs.html) Want to learn more? Visit our website at PMXPT.COM.
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