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August 2018
WHAT YOU LOVE TO DO MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE School is going to be starting up soon, and I can’t help but think about everything I learned from high school all the way to chiropractic school, where I learned the most about my profession. After undergrad I went to chiropractic school and spent five years studying there. All the classes I took were great, for the most part — I was at school from 8 in the morning to 6 in the evening. I did that every day for five years, but it didn’t really feel like I was going to school. I was so interested in the topics and learning everything I could about the human body that it wasn’t something I woke up dreading. I think it’s one of the big differences between high school students and undergraduates. Most college students start without knowing what they want to go into, but once they find the right field, they can go to class all day. During my years in chiropractic school, I took about 27–30 credit hours — it was a year-round, trimester-based program, and it was sometimes dyadic. For example, I took a neurology class where my classmates and I learned about the nervous system and all about how the brain works, but that was only the lecture. We’d then have a lab portion that would require all of us to be hands-on. We had to learn about the brain and nervous system by dissecting a cadaver.
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you get a better perspective that you missed during the years spent in high school and as an undergrad. It was one of the great features about the program: You receive the best of both worlds — book learning and hands-on experience. I’m often asked by many of my patients, “How do you memorize all the nerves and muscles and what they do?” Anyone can open a book and memorize what goes where in the body, but once I actually saw the muscles and how the nerves work, it made a greater impression on me. I understood how each functions and how each connects to the body as a whole. It’s obvious that this is the reason why they have those labs, so students can gain a better appreciation for what they’re going into. When I wasn’t spending so much time in school, I was seeking out more learning opportunities. This was mostly due to the fact that once I graduated and entered my practice, I wouldn’t have the time to learn as I did in school. I spent most of my weekends attending seminars to learn advanced techniques so that when I became licensed to practice, I could utilize those techniques. However, even now that I’m busy with my practice, I still strive to learn as much as I can. I’m always trying to learn about the new techniques that continue to develop in the chiropractic field. I want to give my patients the best treatment they can receive. I ingrained that desire to learn when I was in school, and it’s continued to help me grow as a person and chiropractor to this day. -Dr. Todd P. Sullivan
“It didn’t really feel like I was going to school. I was so interested in the topics and learning everything I could about the human body that it wasn’t something I woke up dreading.”
What I learned through the lectures was important because I came to know all the terms that I needed, but it was just as important to learn to work with my hands. Yes, I had to memorize the muscles and what they did, but when you’re physically touching and looking at them inside the body,
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STEP UP YOUR KIDS’ GOO GAME
Make Amazing Magnetic Slime
If you’re a parent in 2018, you know how popular slime has become among the kiddos. NPR reports that the gooey stuff has become a “social media sensation” and even led to glue shortages in many areas across the country. But instead of making a traditional pile of neon goop with your child, why not upgrade it with magnetic capabilities? Make your own magnetic slime with just a few ingredients you can easily find around town. What you’ll need:
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Liquid starch
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Elmer’s glue (or any white glue)
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• Iron oxide powder (can be found at home improvement stores — avoid breathing it in!)
At NOVA Chiropractic & Acupuncture, we use the most effective and state- of-the-art technologies to treat any patient who walks through our doors. We stay informed on the best methods to date and how to practice them efficiently. Laser Therapy is a very effective treatment for pain and healing. Our laser therapy is the most current and advanced laser therapy technology available on the market. This treatment helps us speed up the healing process in our patients so they can return to their daily lives once again without pain. The light from the laser penetrates the cells in the body, causing them to release their built up energy. By accelerating this on a molecular level, it decreases pain and improves the overall function of the targeted area. Laser therapy treatment works for many different conditions. The blood in your body serves as transportation for oxygen and nutrients throughout the rest of your body. Laser treatment increases the blood flow in the targeted area, which in turn encourages blood cells to drop off more of the oxygen it carries in the area. As more oxygen and nutrients are brought to the pained area, the healing process accelerates with additional energy in the cells. Laser therapy treats many common conditions, including neck and back pain —more specifically, herniated discs in either area. The treatment also focuses on arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis. Depending on the severity of the condition, treatment will vary. Typically, it lasts 5–10 minutes and spans several sessions. If a patient is suffering from an acute condition, they can expect to be treated more frequently than someone who has a chronic ailment, but they’ll require fewer visits. Experiencing pain when you’re trying to go about your daily routine can be frustrating and uncomfortable, but it doesn’t have to be. Laser therapy has helped many patients get back to their lives pain-free. NOVA Chiropractic & Acupuncture can be your first step back into your normal life. Give us a call today at 703-912-7822 to learn how laser therapy can help you.
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Disposable bowls
• An extra-powerful neodymiummagnet (check online retailers or hobby stores)
1. Start off by pouring 1/4 cup of liquid starch into a disposable bowl. Add 2 carefully measured tablespoons of iron oxide, and stir vigorously until fully mixed. 2. Mix in 1/4 cup of glue, and stir like crazy. You’re going to doubt that this preslime mixture can possibly turn into anything, but have faith and continue to mix. Eventually, it’ll take on that gooey slime-like texture. 3. Once the slime is a little squishy, remove it from the bowl and start mashing it with your hands. Knead and knead until the mixture is evenly distributed throughout. Don’t worry about the black juice remaining in the bowl — just mix it in as best you can. When that’s done, give your hands a good scrub. The black mess will leave a stain for a little over a day.
4. Pat the slime down to dry off excess juice. That’s the stuff that makes a mess and blackens your hands, not the slime.
Now it’s ready for action! Set the slime on the countertop and get out your magnet. Your kids will be amazed by the way the thick slime reaches for the magnet, almost like some alien creature. This is the perfect opportunity to explain how magnets work. Check out the “Magnetism” page on ExplainThatStuff.com. Or just squish the slime around and see what it can do! Though it may not be as colorful as the slime you usually see, it’s definitely more interesting. It’s the perfect simple activity for a playdate with your kids this August.
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HOW TO ACHIEVE A MORE RESTFUL NIGHT’S SLEEP
A good night’s sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your mind and body. One study published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research found that the quality of your sleep is much more important than the quantity — that is, if you want to feel rested. And we all want to feel rested. So, what can you do to improve the quality of your sleep and get the rest you need? Listen to your body. This, above all else, is crucial to a good night’s sleep. Your body knows when it’s time for bed. Generally, you want to go to bed when you feel tired, whether that’s at 8 p.m. or 1 a.m. Whenever your body tells you it needs rest, you should make a habit of going to bed then. The more consistent you are, the better your sleep will be. Wake up naturally. Jolting yourself awake with an alarm or radio isn’t doing your brain and body any favors (it can be stressful on the body and even elevate blood pressure, which is not good first thing in the morning). If you do need an alarm, consider a wake-up light. Wake-up lights mimic the sunrise, slowly brightening the room, waking your body in a natural, gentle way.
— before bed is detrimental to sleep quality. Light from these devices is disruptive to your brain’s suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), which helps regulate your circadian rhythm, and screen time before bed can throw off normal SCN function. Put your excuses for staying up too late to bed. Say no to “one more episode.” And all those emails? They can wait until tomorrow. Not getting enough quality sleep is harmful to your mental and physical health. When you get into the habit of following these three tips, you’ll find yourself feeling rested and refreshed in no time.
Kick the screen habit. You’ve heard it before, and you’ll hear it again: Looking at an electronic screen — a TV, computer, tablet, or smartphone
Summer
Be INSPIRED
Grilled Halibut
Ingredients
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2 pounds mixed tomatoes, sliced
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4 boneless, skinless halibut fillets, about 5 ounces each
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1/2 cup hearts of palm, drained
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1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
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Basil leaves, for garnish
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Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 lemon
Directions
1. Lightly oil grill grates and heat grill to medium. 2. Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest onto halibut fillets. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 3. Grill halibut, turning just once, for about 5 minutes on each side. 4. In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, hearts of palm, juice from lemon, and oil. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Garnish salad with basil. Spoon salad over grilled halibut. Serve.
Inspired by Bon Appetit magazine
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Events Near You
and food. Admission is free, but be sure to bring your wallet to cover your ride tickets and the food vendors that will be there. Catch the fair at 3501 2nd Street South in Arlington! KIDZ KORNER Every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Old Town Square off North Street, you can take part in the family program Kidz Korner. The event is ladened with activities kids can take part in, provided by the Children’s Science Center, Art of Problem Solving, and Hidden Oaks Nature Center. It’s the perfect place to get your kids interacting with other children and a last hurrah before the new school year begins. RUN BABY RUN On Aug. 18, from 7:30–11 a.m., you can support a great cause. CCI Health &Wellness Services has put together a 5K to raise funds to support affordable prenatal care in Prince George’s County community. Run Baby Run will take place at 2000 Shorefield Road in Silver Spring, Maryland. Registration and check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. 5K AND KIDS RUN Coming back for its 25th Anniversary, the Kentlands/Lakelands 5K Run, Walk, and Kids’ Fun Runs will take place on Sept. 1 this year. The event takes place at 620 Center Point Way in Gaithersburg. It starts on Main Street by the Kentlands/Lakelands Market with the Kid’s Fun Runs at 8 a.m. Afterward, the 5K run will take place, curving through the new urbanist communities of Kentlands and Lakelands of Gaithersburg.
Don’t Let August Slip Past You With school just around the corner, spirits can be pretty low at home. Don’t let the looming school year take away your chance to have a great August — there’s plenty to do! ARLINGTON COUNTY FAIR If you want to go on a date, take your family out for a day of fun, or spend time with friends, the Arlington County Fair is perfect for all occasions. Taking place from Aug. 15–19, you can enjoy rides, games, live entertainment, ENJOY EVERY MOMENT THIS SUMMER
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