Healthy Thoughts by Dr. Helena

Dr. Brent and I just finished a 7 day cleanse.  We have done Isagenix cleanses for years and we really like Isagenix. However, we thought it was time to try new products. We purchased a cleanse from EnivaHealth products.  What makes Eniva different is that the supplements you take for the cleanse are liquid whole food vitamin and mineral combinations. There are no starvation days on this cleanse. It is important that you are feeding yourself well. You need to eat as close to 100 percent organic as you can, make home cooked meals and have healthy snacks planned. You do not want to bombard your body with chemicals as it is attempting to clean them out. For the week, you avoid dairy, alcohol, sugar, breads, rice and pasta.

Eniva has various products that excite both of us, like products for bone health, brain health and immune health. We like high quality products that support your Chiropractic adjustments and as always, we use them too. In our office next week, you will see various liquid vitamin pouches on our counter to buy and sample. One pouch is $3 or two pouches for $5. From sleeping better, to more energy, to feeding yourself better, these blends serve different purposes. I have personally tried all of the blends in these pouches. If you are interested in learning more about the Eniva cleanse or other products from adult or kids liquid multivitamins, please visit the link below. The Eniva website is very easy to utilize, with valuable information.  To visit, please use this website link and share code to place an order and receive free shipping:

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Here is my confession: exercise has never been a regular part of my life.  Of course when I was a kid, I loved to walk, ride my bike, roller skate/roller blade and swim.  As an adult, I love the way I feel when I'm exercising regularly.  I wish I could tell you that exercising is always a priority, but it isn't, and I'm working hard to change that about myself.  Most of us move away from pain faster then we move towards pleasure.  For instance, it took me seeing myself on film and not liking my appearance (pain), to start a much needed cleanse and exercise routine.  I finally realized that just feeling good from exercise, knowing it is good for me, and fitting in my clothes better (pleasure) still isn't enough.  I need to be inspired and held accountable by my peers. I am surrounded by several Mom's that make exercise a priority almost daily.  I want to be a part of that group.  I check in each week with Dr. Carly to let her know how many days I worked out last week.  I am proud to tell her 6-30 minutes exercise sessions when I speak with her this week.  This accountability from a person that has chosen exercise for a lifetime helps me stay on track.

We all need a team around us that is doing more than we are.  It challenges us and gives us something to work towards.  It also helps that my mindset has changed towards exercise.  Before I would have an END goal- a vacation for instance.  I never had a LIFETIME exercise goal before.  For the short term, I have a 6 month plan written out and as I approach that date, I will rewrite goals again.  But this time I am wanting to be stronger and healthier for a lifetime, versus worrying about putting on a  bathing suit.  This is definitely a more profound reason to take care of myself.

Let's inspire each other to be the best we can be!  Each of us have talents we need to share to create a community of greatness.  If we all seek to work together, just imagine what we can create together!  Healthier People = Healthier Planet at it's best!

It is crazy how busy life is.  We are all busy it seems.  I haven't written a blog post since October 13.  Every time I try to sit down to write, it seems something interrupts the process.  I am in the midst of projects for the office and our home.  It feels great to get to much needed organization and clean up.  We are sprucing up the office and making some fun changes. Finally on our west wall, we have 7 historical newspaper advertisements (Thank you Dr. Cliff!) that were printed in the early days of Chiropractic, by Dr. DD and Dr. BJ Palmer.  Please take a stroll down our hallway and take a look!  Various picture frames are changing colors, new posters are going up and some old posters have already come down. We are getting ready to have our annual Children's Appreciation Day with Santa and to add more beautiful hand prints to our walls.  Some new accent colors will be added around the office, (hopefully before the new year) and who knows what else? I'm on the move and having fun. 

I am making sure that all that I'm doing is not preventing me from still taking care of myself.  It is crucial that we maintain our healthy habits especially when we are at our busiest. We need to feed our bodies well, to have the fuel to keep going.  We need enough sleep to have the energy to do what we want to do.  We need to exercise so we get a physical and emotional break from the busyness.  We need to be in the right frame of mind to take on the projects so they get completed in good time.  We need to maintain or increase our adjustment schedule so our body is strong enough to keep moving with us.  We should never be too busy to take care of ourselves. 

Germs are all over the news.  The latest and greatest viral or bacterial infection always seems to make headlines.  But before we run to the pill bottle out of desperation we need to recognize that germs are all around us ALL the time.  We have germs in and on our body and yet we aren't sick ALL the time.  Imagine that!  We have absolutely no idea what we are breathing in after a stranger sneezes right next to us, and yet we don't die each time someone sneezes on us. 

The truth is, we can't, nor should we live in an anti-germ bubble.  That would make us weak and sick!  In the words of the late Dr. Fred Barge, "If the germ theory of disease was correct, we would all be walking around here dead."

The germ theory states that germs cause disease.  Is that true?  According to Dr. Jonathan Eisen, Microbiologist at the University of California, “Sometimes germs are good, sometimes they’re bad.  Nothing is good or bad all the time.”  With all of the antibiotics, "anti-germ" cleansers and soaps we have been using, we are actually killing off the good bugs that help keep the bad bugs under control, which is also making us weak and sick.  

We need to start focusing on our God given immune system.  We cannot control the germs floating around us, but we can control the power of our immune system.  Germs cannot cause disease in a healthy body.  Only a sick body will provide the right environment for bad germs to thrive.  Each and EVERY body can ALWAYS use more health.  How do we create more health and a stronger immune system in the body? If you ask our kids, they will tell you; "Eat good foods, get enough sleep, exercise, have happy thoughts and GET ADJUSTED!"  Independent researcher Ron Pero, Ph.D at New York University, found that Chiropractic patients have an immune response within 15 minutes of their adjustments.  He also found, the longer a person is under consistent Chiropractic care, the stronger the immune system becomes.  Parents often tell us their kids are sick less often in school when under Chiropractic care and they notice a difference in their children when they aren't getting adjusted regularly.

The argument in the news is for the immune compromised children.  They can ABSOLUTELY use more health and a stronger immune system!  When people suffering from AIDS were put under Chiropractic care, their immune function started to increase!  I was a sick kid growing up.  When I started Chiropractic care, I didn't have so much as the common cold for 3 years! Imagine this for a kid that suffered from chronic ear infections, bronchitis and tonsillitis and who knows how many rounds of antibiotics, to not have a sniffle for 3 years? Chiropractic is life changing.

By getting your children adjusted by a Chiropractor, you are promoting a better functioning nerve system and a stronger immune system.  What better investment is there for your children?  They deserve it!

I was 15 when my Grandfather died. 15. I remember crying while my Dad hugged me. Grandpa Joe had great stories. And I felt guilty because as much as I wanted to listen to them all, I also wanted to hug him and just go play with my friends.

Small blessings show up in the toughest of times. God often gives you MORE than you can handle on a regular basis to see what you are made of. I met my Uncle Ted, because my Grandfather passed away. The family split between the east and west coast. I didn't think about it until my grandfather died. I had the great opportunity to fly out west with my grandmother. My Uncle Ted wanted a reunion of sorts at his house in Washington State. I was just 16 years old. He was a younger, more active version of my grandfather. I loved his laughter, his physicality, his love for life. Uncle Ted's laugh could stop a room.

Uncle Ted went out of his way to make all of us comfortable. He also wanted us to see the Pacific Northwest. He was this amazing man I fell in love with. A man I went out of my way to spend time with through my 20s.

Uncle Teddy passed away this week. It hit me really hard. I find myself walking around my kitchen, apologizing that I haven't been to see him in 9 years. But I hear his laughter. I know that I am better because he was in my life. I recognize that it took death of a loved one, for this man to be in my life. Life is all full of twists and turns. People will show up to help you through tough times. My uncle taught me to laugh regardless of the pain you're going through. He taught me to love, even when you no longer can touch a person. He taught me that blessings can be found in tough times.

I am grateful for my time with my grandfather and my uncle. I am sad they are gone, but I am a better person because they were both in my life. I can't go say goodbye at his funeral this weekend, but I hear his laughter and that makes me smile.

How do you say goodbye from a distance? Faith tells me he can hear my prayers and faith lets me hear his laughter. Faith tells me his is free.

Happy birthday to our big puppy Ruby! She is a year old today. Ruby is still quite shy but she will quietly greet you when you are lying down getting adjusted. She loves to lounge on the seats by our front window. Ruby loves when babies and children are in the office. We are blessed to have Ruby as a part of our BFC family. 

It is estimated that emotional stress causes up to 85% of disease outcomes.  By comparison, genetics contribute up to only 25%.  In other words, when our body gets sick, it is most likely related to our thoughts.  At Beacom Family Chiropractic, we seek to provide a safe and happy place for people to be able to release the emotional tug, breathe, and let go.  Your adjustments are great for mind and body, to get your body working in unison.  It is crucial that during times of emotional stress we continue getting adjusted if not up the frequency of adjustments. Keeping your body working well during times of emotional turmoil is the key to getting through it all in a healthy fashion.  Allowing our body to get sick when stressed serves no one and definitely doesn't provide the strength you need through hard times. When things get tough, as they sometimes will, we need to make the habit of doing more of what keeps us healthy, not less.  Regardless of what is going on in your life, we are always here for you.

I love my Saturday adjusting hours! The reason we are closed so much through September and October is because I have 3 seminar weekends, a family vacation and our town's famous Pumpkin Roll.  Look for us on top of the hill each year.  We never miss this beloved event!

My next Saturday that I will be in the office, is Saturday, October 28th from 9am-12noon.  We are returning to our "winter" hours once again.  Saturdays are great for our practice members that come from a distance, work far away during the week and those that are in the beginning phase of care where they are in need of three times a week.  I am excited to have my Saturdays back again!  See you soon!

Do you know what true health is? We've asked many people and I'm not sure I've heard even one person answer this question correctly! So if you don't know what health is, how do you create health in your body? 

Find out more on 10/10 @6:30pm at our office. 

Harvey is the newest addition to the BFC family.  He is a "Great Danoodle," and quite the goofy dog.  Harvey was named after Harvey Lillard, the man that received the very first Chiropractic adjustment in 1895.  He is also Dr. Brent's shadow.  Expect to be greeted with a great big smile from Mr. Harvey next time you are in the office!