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How Summer Jobs Instill a Lifelong Work Ethic FROM ANIMAL FARM TO FOREST
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I’ve heard it said that the work ethic you learn in summer jobs will be reflected in everything you do in life. I had quite a few different summer jobs as a kid, and that principle has held true for me. I worked one summer in a unique business run by close family friends. Bob and Joan owned many horses, from Clydesdales to saddle ponies, and they offered attractions ranging from sleigh rides and petting zoos to Christmas light festivals and even a pop-up replica of the bar from “Cheers.” I was about 10 or 11 and helped guide the pony rides. I learned a lot about the hard work required to build a business. After hearing some stories about the animals, including when a horse threw Bob and injured his eye, I decided working with animals wasn’t my calling. If a horse could do that to Superman, I didn’t want any part of it! I started working in our family business when I was about 12. I will never forget watching one of my dad’s employees, a petite Latina woman named Nettie, plow through complicated tasks. I’d be surprised if Nettie was taller than 4-foot-11, but she could out-work and out-lift everybody! One of our jobs was assembling the product catalogs we sent to customers. Nettie and I worked side-by-side, putting section dividers and pages in three-ring binders and inserting labels in the
covers. Nettie could put together four of those catalogs in the time the rest of us were finishing one! We used to time ourselves, and I could never match her speed. Her amazing fine-motor skills enabled her to work four times faster than I ever could. Nettie also knew how to break any task down into steps to finish it efficiently. She created a little system, like an assembly line, cutting pieces of tape in batches and separating supplies. One summer after a hurricane, Nettie and I worked together again, cleaning up the woods on my dad’s 8 acres. We lost 100 trees in that storm, and Nettie and I spent the summer removing fallen branches. The best part was lunchtime. Nettie would take me to her house and make fresh tamales or tacos for her husband and me. It was the best food! Nettie was always shocked at how much I could eat. I was small for my age, but I could still put away seven or eight of Nettie’s tacos at a time. She took that as a compliment. She made her own salsa by putting peppers, onions, and tomatoes in foil and placing them on a gas burner to char them. She showed me how to make that recipe, but mine never turned out like hers. When I forgot to add the jalapeños to be cooked, I just blended them fresh, making my salsa so hot that nobody could eat it! Nettie eventually moved away, but I have a lot of fond memories. After these and other summer jobs, I always felt I could work around people of all kinds. No matter where a person came from or what their background was, I felt I could connect with them. Some of you readers may remember those catalogs Nettie helped us to assemble (see photos on the left to jog your memory)! We finally had to stop distributing them because of the cost, but some customers still keep back issues.
Do you still have your Chiro1Source catalog from the early 2000s? We would love to see who has the oldest one! Email us
a photo at Sales@chiro1source.com. If yours is the oldest we receive, we will send you a surprise gift!
Next Month: How the work ethic Josh learned on his summer jobs earned him two weeks’ free time in Barcelona!
Why Your Mug Might Be the Key to Feeling Great THE TEA ON THE BENEFITS OF TEA Ready to steep yourself in the healing power of herbal drinks? We’re reading all the tea leaves on, well, tea! Whether you need a morning boost from a bold black tea, a stress- melting sip of chamomile, or a green tea glow-up for your immune system, there’s a brew for every mood. Let’s sip through the world of teas and explore the different varieties, their benefits, and why your kettle might be your new best friend on your health and wellness journey. GREEN TEA People have turned to green tea for centuries for its health benefits, hosting powerful antioxidants to support your immune system. The natural catechins in these leaves protect cells in the body from damage and can even reduce inflammation. Green tea can also aid in weight loss, support healthy brain function, and reduce the risk of severe conditions like heart disease. Studies have found that this brew can also improve your oral health, manage blood sugar, and could add years to your life!
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Wayne Purcell gained his early professional experience as a manufacturing engineer, working with race teams at the Indianapolis 500 on composite materials to improve the aerodynamics of Indy cars. Today, he heads a company making an innovative insole he designed to improve the dynamics of the human foot in motion. As president of AIRfeet insoles, Purcell has expanded the company’s markets to marathon runners, industrial workers, firefighters and other first responders, Air Force and Army members, and people with ailments ranging from neuropathy and plantar fasciitis to diabetes. Purcell claims the impact of the insoles is life-changing.
At regional and national trade shows we attend with AIRfeet, Wayne doesn’t draw crowds quite as big as Indy 500 ones, but his floor-mounted demo platform never fails to attract a steady stream of interested visitors. Those who rock back and forth on the platform’s two stationary AIRfeet insoles experience the same sensation as if they were wearing them. AIRfeet began distributing its insoles to chiropractors after encountering us at a chiropractor meeting in Indiana. “We are extremely committed to chiropractors as a market,” Purcell says. AIRfeet products are offered in about 50 chiropractic clinics nationwide and are expanding rapidly.
BLACK TEA If you want an energy boost, black tea might replace your morning cup of coffee. Robust and flavorful, this variety has high amounts of antioxidants called theaflavins and thearubigins, which support healthy cholesterol levels and the heart. Black tea can also reduce the risk of strokes, lower blood sugar levels, and provide focus without all the jitters. CHAMOMILE TEA Sleep is crucial for your health, and you can sip your way to better z’s with a cup of chamomile tea. This popular drink’s calming effects are thanks to its antioxidant properties — natural stress and inflammation reducers. Along with its well-known calming benefits, chamomile can soothe upset stomachs, protect against certain cancers, strengthen your immune system, and even improve your skin. (That’s what we call beauty sleep in a cup!)
So, whether you’re brewing up energy, relaxation, or a health boost, tea has you
covered, one sip at a time. Go ahead and grab your favorite mug, steep your favorite brew, and let the stress melt away!
MFORT AND RELIEF A Dynamic Insole Changes Lives
A BROTHER’S BACK PAIN Purcell designed the original AIRfeet to help his brother, whose work designing and building high-end landscaping had affected his lower back and hips. His initial efforts to market the insoles to marathon runners in 2011 were successful. He turned next to industrial employees who were on their feet all day and began supplying major automakers such as Ford, Toyota, and Honda with ergonomic insoles, replacing the rubber mats that are a leading cause of workplace injuries. The company also provides AIRfeet to 180 Army and Air Force installations worldwide.
Chiropractic patients who come for an adjustment to their back or neck often have issues with their feet. “They are looking for a solution, and they trust their chiropractor,” Purcell says. Diabetes Health magazine has written about AIRfeet’s impact on improving circulation and reducing pain in the feet of people with diabetes. Also, researchers at The Ohio State University found that AIRfeet significantly reduced shock to the tibia among people walking in work boots, according to a 2019 peer-reviewed study published in Ergonomics Journal. A COMPLEMENT, NOT A COMPETITOR “One thing we emphasize is that we are a complement to the great orthotics out there,” Purcell says. AIRfeet are designed to be worn over orthotics, he adds. “We work in tandem with them, with excellent results.” AIRfeet are now eligible for FSA and HSA funding. The product comes in two sizes that can be trimmed to fit any user. The company also provides single-insole samples and other helpful sales tools, including brochures and counter displays. The insoles can be branded or stamped at no extra cost with the name or logo of a chiropractor’s practice. “Every time a patient puts their shoes on, they will see the name of their doctor’s office,” Purcell says.
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Hard Summer Work Builds Lifelong Success 1 Sip Your Way to Better Health 2 Chiros Expand Markets for AIRfeet Insoles 3 Lady Gaga’s Secret Weapon Against Chronic Pain 4
THE HEALING PROPERTIES OF HEAT Lady Gaga’s Favorite Wellness Tool for Chronic Pain
We all know Lady Gaga for her powerhouse vocals, bold fashion, and unforgettable performances, but behind the spotlight, she’s been quietly battling chronic pain for years. And while she’s tried a variety of therapies to manage it, she swears by one in particular: infrared saunas . The pop icon who’s rocked stadiums worldwide has also spent time wrapped in a silver emergency blanket, sweating it out in an infrared sauna, and she’s not shy about sharing why. Unlike typical saunas that heat the air around you, infrared saunas use light to warm your body directly. The result is a deep, soothing heat that can work wonders on tired muscles, aching joints, and lingering inflammation. Gaga says this is one of the
few things that helps when her body goes into painful spasms.
But she doesn’t stop there. In true Gaga fashion, she takes things up a notch by adding a Mylar silver emergency blanket to lock in the heat. Bonus: It’s affordable, reusable, and surprisingly effective. She even recommends pairing your sauna session with a cold plunge or a trusty bag of frozen peas if you need an extra cool-down. So, what makes this steamy solution so effective? For starters, infrared heat can improve circulation, helping oxygen and nutrients reach sore muscles and speed up recovery. It also helps reduce inflammation over time, with one study showing a 33% drop in inflammation markers with regular use.
But the best part? Infrared saunas trigger the release of feel-good chemicals like dopamine and serotonin, your body’s natural painkillers. The same heat that helps with physical pain can also lift your mood and ease anxiety! If you’re considering adding a little heat to your wellness routine, check with your doctor first, especially if you have heart issues, high blood pressure, or are expecting. As for Gaga, she’s found her rhythm. Whether she’s belting out ballads or battling chronic pain, she reminds us all that healing can be powerful, personal, and even a little glamorous.
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