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TAKING PROPER CARE OF ALL SIDES OF LIFE THE GOAL OF BALANCE
2023 DEC
Can you believe another year is wrapping up? Before you know it, we’ll
the moment and attentive to my family helps me show up better in the work version of myself, too.
be starting 2024 and a new chapter. It’s times like these when I take a step back and really think about the goals I’ve had and the progress that I’m making toward them.
I’m proud of where we are. The achiever in me always wants to do more, and I never want to become too comfortable. At the same time, I realize that taking time to enjoy life along the way is vital to maintaining a healthy balance. A big part of my goal-setting has been to choose one main thing every year to focus on. This year, I’m focusing on scheduling my personal time first. It’s natural for most of us to schedule work and business tasks first, then use what’s left for family and personal life. But I want the opposite: scheduling personal and family time first with work and other parts of life flowing in around that. With this goal in mind, my family and I have become more intentional about how we choose to spend our time together. We just bought a house in the mountains that has a pond and creek on the property surrounding it. We love it there; mountains are therapeutic to me, and I went there a lot when I was growing up. I’m really looking forward to spending time in that beautiful setting as a family. It will be a great way to ground myself and simply recharge. I am also making more time to read motivational messages by people like Napoleon Hill and Dale Carnegie as part of my morning routine. I discovered a great collection of their work around their ideas, which will help me cultivate fertile ground for visualization and a positive mindset. Ultimately, an improved balance in my life helps us focus better on your needs and provide you with the best results possible. Have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!
I’ve been a big believer in setting goals, making vision boards, and keeping my goals in front of me, and it’s paid off! I feel very grateful that we have been able to grow a successful business that meets the needs of our clients. But we always want to work at becoming better. That’s why we’ve kept making our systems better, and we continue to add new products to better serve you and support your well-being.
“I’ve realized that being present in the moment and attentive to my family helps me show up better in the work version of myself, too.”
At home, I have a young family, with a son who just turned three. He is very outgoing, and we can see more and more of his personality. At the same time, seeing him grow up is a big reminder that life goes by very quickly. With that in mind, I’m looking at my priorities as the year ends. It’s easy to get caught up being on the phone, writing emails, and working a lot. However, I’ve realized that being present in
The Surprising Science Behind Your Shaky Muscles Imagine you’re running through a basic exercise routine. You feel good, so you push yourself harder than usual — and your muscles suddenly start shaking! Every athlete has experienced that moment of panic when tremors hit. But have you ever wondered why your muscles shake? The answer is more complicated than you might think. Shaking muscles can mean at least three things: You’re underprepared for your workout, pushing yourself too hard, or breaking new ground and building muscle! To figure out which option explains your scenario, ask yourself these questions:
1. Did I drink plenty of water today and get at least seven hours of sleep last night? If not, your muscles could be shaky because of dehydration or fatigue.
2. Am I doing a new exercise? If you’ve never done a jump squat or bench pressed 200 pounds, you’ll probably feel shaky the first time you try a full set. That’s because your body is adjusting to the new motions at a cellular level. Simply put, when you start a workout, your muscle fibers tell your muscle cells whether to contract or relax — and those fibers can get tired of doing their job. When one fiber becomes fatigued, your body adjusts to rely on another. Trying something new (essentially, asking your fibers to give new directions) can confuse your body and delay the tradeoff, making your muscles shake.
Is it too big of a claim to say that an insole in a shoe can be life-changing? For the people who spend a lot of time on their feet, who now have less pain and discomfort due to these innovative insoles, their quality of life has improved dramatically.
3. Am I pushing myself harder than I ever have before? When you amp up the intensity of your workout, your body will often do more muscle fiber “tradeoffs” than usual because you’re demanding more output. When too many tradeoffs happen at once, that can make your muscles shake. Muscle tremors aren’t always a bad sign. If you’re trying a new exercise or pushing for improvement, they’re part of the learning process! However, if you’re struggling with exhaustion or dehydration, or you think you’re overworking yourself, shaking can be a red flag. Consider reducing the intensity of your workout or taking a rest day.
One of the most rewarding parts of what we do here is to help our patients enhance their lives. That’s why we are very excited to offer AIRfeet insoles. They fit easily into all types of shoes — on top of other insoles you may already have gotten from us. Recently, we visited with Wayne Purcell, the president of AIRfeet, who shared more of the behind-the-scenes story of how AIRfeet came to be and got into the shoes of satisfied customers.
Born and raised in Australia, Wayne came of age and developed expertise in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and design. Eventually, he came across an opportunity where he could use all of that experience. “Every once in a while you see a product that was well-conceived but not well executed — sort of like if someone were to develop a square wheel. The concept of a wheel was great, but the execution didn’t work,” Wayne remembers. “It was the same way here. My brother had back issues, and I had the chance to develop an insole to try to help. It was something we dove into together.”
So, he designed and developed AIRfeet, a moving insole that makes life much more enjoyable for those who spend it on their feet. After manufacturing commenced, it wasn’t long before Wayne and his brother debuted AIRfeet to raving success.
AIRfeet for Your Patients’ Feet! STEPPING INTO LIFE-CHANGING INSOLES
At first, they focused on sharing AIRfeet with marathon runners. Over time, they expanded into other areas, including firefighters and other first responders. They’ve also been an integral part of the solution for large corporations that discovered rubber mats are a leading cause of workplace injuries. With AIRfeet, employees replace the rubber mat cushion effect with a much safer alternative. The success story has continued to grow as the golf world, military, and other industries adopt AIRfeet. Now, AIRfeet is available to you here. And your patients will love the benefits. As Wayne points out, “The foundational benefit of AIRfeet is our ability to naturally and non-invasively stimulate muscles and circulation from your lower back down through your legs and feet without doing anything more than putting your shoes on. Also, our product is so interchangeable. The simplicity of using it is an incredible addition.” AIRfeet has been featured in several national health- related publications, including the Applied Ergonomics Journal. In a clinical study conducted by Ohio State University, researchers found that AIRfeet delivered a significant reduction in tibial shock — the impact of being on your feet on the tibia, compared to other insoles. The dynamic — or moving — insoles were reducing that shock in tennis shoes and work boots to bring tremendous relief for many ailments.
ailment in their work or life each day is critical. I can’t promise someone that they will eliminate an ailment,” he says. “But if
we can reduce their degree of discomfort by a certain amount non-invasively, then I think there is a true value. It’s rewarding seeing the comments from our customers.” Scan the QR code or talk with us about how AIRfeet can possibly make a life-changing difference in your patients’ lives!
It’s easy to see the passion that Wayne has for sharing AIRfeet with more of the public. “Assisting someone with a particular
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Explore America’s Most Magical Christmas Towns FROM SNOWY VILLAGES TO YEAR-ROUND HOLIDAY CHEER
It may be too late for less spontaneous travelers to start planning a Christmas vacation. But that shouldn’t stop you from planning next year’s holiday journey! The good news is you don’t need to venture to another continent to find a Christmas wonderland. There are countless picture- perfect Christmas towns across the country. Make your next Christmas trip feel like a Hallmark movie at one of these festive towns!
find reindeer farms, carolers, gingerbread competitions, and Christmas markets. Every step of the way offers an Instagram-worthy photo opportunity! SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA A slice of Denmark right in sunny California, Solvang brings endless holiday cheer, especially with their annual Julefest. Pronounced “Yule-fest,” this month-long festival takes place every December and features picturesque events, including a ballerina-filled tree lighting
horse-drawn carriages, carolers, and the Billings Farm, a local favorite of the season. Stroll down Main Street to witness an idyllic Christmas spot filled with cozy small-town shops and restaurants. NORTH POLE, ALASKA If you ever feel like celebrating Christmas in the middle of summer, we know the perfect destination. North Pole, Alaska, offers Christmas decor and festivities year-round! Here, you can get up close and personal with Santa’s reindeer, meet the man himself, and enjoy the snow that covers the entire town. Be sure to check out their ice sculpture competition, which features artists from all over the world! Ready for the Christmas celebration of your dreams? Start planning your next holiday vacation at any of these destinations, and we promise your dreams will most definitely come true!
LEAVENWORTH, WASHINGTON Many have dubbed Leavenworth the most Christmas-centric in the U.S., and it’s easy to see why. This Bavarian-style village experiences nearly 96 inches of snowfall every year, and they certainly don’t hold back when it comes to the holidays. The town lights up and decorates almost 21 miles, where you can
ceremony, visits from Santa, culinary delights, traditional Danish celebrations, and much more! WOODSTOCK, VERMONT During Woodstock’s Wassail Weekend, you’ll find the town in peak Christmas mode, where you can experience parades,
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