DO YOU THINK INCREASING AGE = PROBLEMS?
If You Do, Then Read This
Age is a frame of mind; it really is. You can always improve your health and get in better physical condition, no matter how old you are. Now, I’m not crazy either. Age certainly can slow down progress, but it doesn’t mean progress cannot happen. Progress can always be made as long as you have these things: a well-prepared health program, good nutrition, proper rest, and a well-aligned spine for the nervous system to function optimally. Furthermore, just because you have reached your 60th or 70th birthday doesn’t mean you can expect the rest of your life to be painful in some way. Too many people assume that pain is inevitable and something they must live with. It is not! Pain and dysfunction can be dealt with no matter your age. Change your attitude. Look around and realize there are plenty of people older
There is a bad myth out there that says age goes hand-in-hand with pain, dysfunction, and lack of real progress. All the time, I hear things like: “At my age, I’m just lucky if I maintain some of my strength,” and, “I am not looking to improve much at my age, I just want to keep my strength up, so I can live out the rest of my life more comfortably!” Those are real quotes from real people. Age does not mean you cannot progress. Age does not mean you are finished. Age does not mean you can’t enjoy life to its fullest. I work with a lot of people in this office on a daily basis. I work on patients of all ages, from infancy to 100 years old (the oldest patient I’ve ever seen up until now). Some of my greatest success stories have been with my older patients.
than you who are working with intensity and are in great condition. Why can’t you be one of those people? Find help. If you have conditions that you feel are age- related, tell one of the staff, so we can help you reach your health care goals and live pain-free. Find your motivation. My son is cycling across Europe right now with a 71-year- old man. They travel about 50-100 miles a day on bicycles. What keeps that man young and in great condition? His mental outlook. He never once used age as an excuse. Find your motivation and use it to fuel your own fire.
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PALEO TOMATO BASIL SALAD
INGREDIENTS
• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced • 4–5 medium tomatoes, preferably heirloom, seeded and cut into wedges • 6–10 medium basil leaves, cut into ribbons
• 1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Place shallots in balsamic vinegar for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry using paper towels. 2. Assemble tomatoes on a plate, top with basil and shallots, and season with salt and pepper. 3. Drizzle olive oil over top of salad and serve immediately.
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