December Newsletter

Healing Hands
A Free Monthly Newsletter for Friends and Patients of:
Dr. Mace Richter

Do you know Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?

The story of plucky Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a deeply ingrained piece of Christmas mythology. So it may surprise you to learn that it is not a traditional folk tale. A young copywriter named Robert May created Rudolph in 1939 as a promotional tool for the Montgomery Ward chain of department stores.

The company printed up the story, and gave away 2.4 million copies of the booklet to customers that Christmas. It was so popular that millions more copies were given away over the next several years. It wasn’t until May persuaded his bosses to turn the copyright over to him that it became a financial success. Under May’s direction, Rudolph appeared in cartoons, books, songs, and more over the years, securing both May’s fortune and the story’s place as a holiday staple.

A Sweet Way to Lower Blood Pressure

Great news for chocoholics: Dark chocolate, a good source of powerful antioxidant phenols, has recently been found to help reduce blood pressure.

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association included six men and seven women ages 55-64 with mildly high blood pressure. Every day for two weeks, participants ate a 100-gram piece of dark chocolate. They balanced its hefty 480 calories by not eating other foods similar in nutrients and calories. Half of the participants got dark chocolate, while half got white chocolate.

At the end of the study, those who ate dark chocolate saw a significant drop in blood pressure (by an average of fi ve points for systolic and two points for diastolic blood pressure). Those who ate white chocolate experienced no benefit.

To enjoy the health benefi ts and delicious flavor of dark chocolate, you don’t need to eat a 480-calorie candy bar. In fact, one tablespoon of unsweetened dark cocoa has a mere 80 calories, with all the benefi ts. So mix it into your coffee or whirl into a smoothie to help keep your blood pressure in a healthy range.

A Common Diagnosis...

Now that you’ve smiled at least once today, it’s your turn to give this newsletter to someone you want to bring a smile to (maybe even a chuckle.) Give this newsletter to everyone you know.
We all need to SMILE.

Our Patients Are GETTING OUT OF PAIN!

“When I first came in I was extremely tight in my neck. Right after my first treatment I felt so much better, as well as being more “loose,” and having more range of motion. The best part of chiropractic care is that was painless for me. Having a good doctor matters a lot, that’s why I’m glad I go to Dr. Mace, he is the BEST! Thank you, Dr. Mace.”
—Ryan Inkel, Age 14

“I have been a patient of Dr. Mace’s for only a short time and I am impressed! I came in a wreck! I’ve had back pain for over 10 years. Since getting treatment I am feeling much better!! Along the way other troublesome pain areas are being resolved. I am very pleased with my improvement and only wish I had come in sooner! Thank you Dr. Mace!”
—L. Birdsong, Rancho San Diego

“I came to Dr. Mace because I had a pinched nerve in my neck with pain going down my arm and my hand. I couldn’t hold a pen and write. My pain always disturbed my sleep. Thanks to Dr. Mace my problem is totally gone. I sleep a full night now and my grip strength is improved. My neck range of motion and flexibility is better than before. I feel great!”
—Leslie Gurney, Rancho San Diego

Hi, my name is Jacque, when I first came to Dr. Mace I didn’t know what was causing my problems, what he found in my spine and what he’s doing to help me is really making a huge difference in my daily life and my attitude. I feel really comfortable and welcome here. I’m really glad to be here and I think even if you don’t think you have a problem, you should still come in and get checked.”
—Jacque Wolaver, La Mesa



Thank You For Your Referrals!

Juan Esparza – Elvia Morales – Juan Carlos Ramos
Pauline Lucatero – Juniper Briggs – Brent Briggs
Derek Nepomucero – Tommy Isida
Siofra Nugent – Tamara Neely
Michael Higdon – Gerry Wold
Socorro Alaniz – Gabriela Gammo
Socorro Alaniz – Tony Alaniz
Maggie Gonzales-Robinson – Alvin Salvanera
–Kimberly Gioscia
–Frank Gonzales
–Alicia Gonzales-Robinson

A BIG thank you to Maggie for being our TOP referring patient this month!
Keep it up Maggie!!


Yep, the holidays are in full swing, so let’s get
started! Here are your…
HOLIDAYS BY THE NUMBERS…

19 billion
Number of cards, letters and packages the U.S. Postal Service expected to deliver between Thanksgiving and Christmas last year. The busiest delivery day was expected to be Dec. 17. On Dec. 15, the Postal Service expected to cancel the largest volume of mail of the season, with 960 million cards and letters processed.

$28.2 billion
Retail sales by the nation’s department stores (including leased departments) in December 2008. This represented a 40 percent jump from the previous month (when retail sales, many holiday-related, registered $20.2 billion). No other month-to-month increase in department store sales last year was as large.

14 percent
The proportion of total 2008 sales for department stores (including leased departments) in December. For jewelry stores, the percentage was 18 percent.

23 percent
The growth in inventories by our nation’s department stores (excluding leased departments) from Aug. 31 to Nov. 30, 2008. Thanks to the holiday crowds, inventories plummeted by 25 percent in December (that’s a good thing).

$109.3 million
Sales by Christmas tree farmers in Oregon in 2007, which led the nation.

$470.3 million
The value of U.S. imports of Christmas tree ornaments from China between January and August 2009. China was the leading country of origin for such items. Similarly, China was the leading foreign source of arti cial Christmas trees shipped to the United States ($28.6 million worth) during the same period.

50.4 percent
Proportion of the nation’s spuds produced in Idaho and Washington in 2008. Potato latkes are always a crowd pleaser during Hanukkah.

More than 308 million
The nation’s projected population as we ring in the New Year.

November Newsletter

Healing Hands
A Free Monthly Newsletter for Friends and Patients of:
Dr. Mace Richter

Dear Patients and friends,



Wow, November is here already. If you’re like me, you have seen some very interesting things happening this year, many of them a bit unpleasant. Something that I have found that gets me through tough times is to be grateful for what I do have. “An attitude of gratitude”, as they say.

Whether or not the economic downturn that our country has experienced this year has affected you, I think we can all agree that it is wise to continue to show thanks each day to our friends, neighbors, family, and co-workers. And things are definitely looking up!

If you really boil it down, I have found that there are seven basic areas in each of our lives where we can find room to be thankful:

1. Family


2. Spiritual


3. Career


4. Financial


5. Physical


6. Mental


7. Social

Regardless of what happens to each of us on a day to day basis, good or bad, our characters are defined by how we respond to those things. What a better way to show your character than with a hearty “Thanks”!

Now that you've smiled at least once today, it's your turn to give this newsletter to someone you want to bring a smile to (maybe even a chuckle.) Give this newsletter to everyone you know.



We all need to SMILE.



3 Supplements That Increase Brain Power (for anyone planning on passing out on the couch after Thanksgiving dinner…)

By Dr. Jonny Bowden

Do you sometimes feel like you're losing your mind? Forgetting things? Having a senior moment? Age-related memory loss is not something you have to accept. Instead, try supplementing your diet with three memory-boosting powerhouses.



1. Acetyl-l-carnitine

Acetyl-l-carnitine just may be a fountain of youth for your brain. It seems to delay the onset of age-related cognitive decline and improve overall cognitive function in the elderly. It also protects the brain from damage due to poor circulation, and it helps repair injured nerve cells. Research shows that people using recommended doses of Acetyl-l-carnitine (500 mg to 1,500 mg daily) for three months had a marked improvement in general cognitive function.



2. Phosphatidylserine

Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a member of a class of biochemicals called phospholipids. Although this nutrient occurs naturally in cell membranes, it's most concentrated in the brain. In well-documented studies, PS helped restore brain function and improve learning, name recall, concentration, face recognition, the ability to remember phone numbers, and the ability to find misplaced objects.



Brain health depends on PS for a number of important metabolic effects, and it makes it possible for nutrients to move freely in and out of the brain cells. To get the full benefit of this supplement, take it with some fish oil or some fatty fish like salmon or sardines.



3. Ginkgo Biloba

The overwhelming majority of research on ginkgo biloba has shown that it has a positive effect on thinking. Numerous double-blind studies indicate that ginkgo extract is effective in reducing the progress of dementia or the severity of its symptoms. Research has also shown that ginkgo modestly improves both memory and the speed of cognitive functioning.



The leaves of the ginkgo plant contain compounds called glycosides and terpenoids, which are believed to have memory-enhancing properties. Most important, ginkgo improves circulation to the tissues, notably the brain, and its powerful antioxidant action protects against memory-robbing cell damage from free radicals.



Some experts - including Dr. Al Sears - recommend against taking ginkgo long-term because they believe the results are not sustainable. Nonetheless, a six-week cycle of ginkgo with a few weeks off every so often should give you plenty of benefits.



Many "memory" formulas incorporate acetyl-l-carnitine and phosphatidylserine into one elegant formula, often with synergistic nutrients for maximum power. Look for Brain Vibrance, Brain Vitale, or BrainWave Plus.

Your Health is your Most Important ASSET.

Take IT seriously.

We Do!

Veterans Day is November 11th



I want to take a moment to give a sincere “Thank You” to all of our veterans who have served us so bravely in the protection of our most precious asset of freedom.

Every week in the office I hear conversations of patients who have served our country. Still, many others currently have brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, and children who are doing their part to protect our freedom. I am grateful for the distinct honor of providing chiropractic services for a number of our veterans.

It is impossible to say “’Thank You” enough. My hat is off to all of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for a job well done!

Thanksgiving in the “Technology Age”…

I Love Autumn

I love autumn. I love watching the leaves fall.



Autumn is a season for big decisions -- like whether or not it's too late to start spring cleaning.

Autumn -- time to drag out your winter clothes and see what kind of summer fun the moths had.



The autumn leaves are a lot like raising kids. First they turn on you, and then they fly away. And next thing you know, you look out the window and they're back!



I got tired of looking at all those leaves in my yard, so I got up off the couch and went into action. I closed the curtains.



The leaves are beginning to fall, and soon only two things will be hanging from the trees: the last leaf and the first football coach to lose in the playoffs.



Ah yes, summer's out and autumn's in. From swimming pools to football pools....



I loved the end of summer when I was a kid. It always meant I no longer had to be embarrassed by the coach putting me in right field.



This is an exciting autumn. Our athletes are breaking the records for the most Olympic medals, and our political candidates are breaking the records for the most campaign promises.



I could tell there was a hint of autumn in the air when my son's football smashed me in the face.



It's fall, that time when the colors change from green to red to gold -- and that's just the gunk in your swimming pool.

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2. Don’t forget to REFER your friends, co-workers and loved ones for a checkup. There health is their most important asset.

P.S. Have a great November!

Celebrate the month and your family’s health!

Cut this certificate out and present it to my office for your March Health Check Up.

This is for NEW PATIENTS ONLY.

FREE

“November Health Check Up”

Schedule Your Friend or a Loved One For Their

FREE November HEALTH Check Up-NOW!

(all ages accepted, so call the office immediately!)

Give this certificate to your FRIENDS & LOVED ONES during the month of November and they’ll receive a FREE Health Evaluation at our office. We care about you and your loved ones and we don’t want to forget anyone, including the little ones. If you have a friend or family member that is currently “not” under our care, please take this certificate to them and have them call immediately. It’s FREE.



They are NO HIDDEN CHARGES and the purpose of this check up is to determine if they are a chiropractic candidate. As always, there are no guarantees we can help, but if we can, we want that chance. There is nothing more important than your HEALTH. If you need additional copies of this certificate, please call the office and we’ll send them to you-FIRST CLASS, or you can just pick them up at the front desk, on your next appointment. Just ask! You, your family members and your friends are always a top priority with us.



Dr. Mace Richter

3691 Via Mercado, Ste15

La Mesa, CA 91941

(619)670-7500

www.RichterChiropractic.com



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October Newsletter

Healing Hands
A FREE Monthly Newsletter for the Friends and Patients of: Dr. Mace Richter

Dear Friends and Patients,

Looks like it’s that time again already, time to get out pumpkin carving kit and bags of candy. Here’s a quick history on the second biggest spending holiday in the U.S., at $2.5 Billion dollars, yes that’s with a “B”. It’s second only to Christmas.

Halloween History:

- Halloween, referred to as All Hallows Eve, was originally a pagan holiday in which they honored the dead. It was celebrated on October 31 since this was the last day of the Celtic calendar. The celebration dates back some 2,000 years.

- The ancient Celts thought that spirits and ghosts wondered the streets on all Hallows Eve so they began wearing masks and costumes in order to not be recognized as human.

- The jack-o-lantern tradition comes from an old Irish folk tale about a man named Stingy Jack. It was said that he was unable to get into heaven and was turned away from the devil because of his tricky ways. So he set off to wander the world looking for a resting place. For light, Stingy Jack used a burning coal ember in a hollowed out turnip. When the Irish immigrated to the U.S. during the Great Potato Famine of 1845-1850, they found that turnips were not as readily available like they were in the homeland. So they started carving pumpkins as a replacement for their tradition.

- On Halloween, Irish peasants would beg the rich for food. For those that refused, they would play a practical joke. So, in an effort to avoid being tricked, the rich would hand out cookies, candy, and fruit – a practice that morphed into trick-or-treating today.

Now that you've smiled at least once today, it's your turn to give this newsletter to someone you want to bring a smile to (maybe even a chuckle.) Give this newsletter to everyone you know.

We all need to SMILE.

10 REASONS WHY HALLOWEEN IS THE BEST HOLIDAY…

1. I get to relax on my low-carb diet and eat candy until I or someone watching me throws up!
2. Trying to carve complex pumpkins that are beyond our artistic talent, then ruining them and having to go out and buy a new one to do the standard jagged mouth style…
3. Psychoanalyzing people’s costumes. Maybe someone wishes they were a woman, or a ghost, or… a serial killer!
4. You get to vandalize things. Actually, it is almost expected.
5. Scary movie marathons. Just lounging on a couch with someone who is really gullable always entertains me. Be forewarned, you may need to lay down newspaper on you sofa…
6. That fake spider web stuff that you tell your little cousin is “Halloween Style” cotton candy.
7. Giving the neighborhood kids fruit instead of candy. You wouldn’t believe the tempers those little runts have!
8. If you own a toilet paper manufacturer, your revenues will be great! [See reason number 4]
9. Things that would normally seem disgusting or scary in your neighborhood, such as rats and toothless drunkards, now seem to be appropriately festive.
10. On the 1st of November, candy prices go down fifty percent and having just given up your low carb diet, you decide to stock up for a natural disaster with butterfingers.

Your Health is your Most Important ASSET.

Take IT seriously.

We Do!

Lick Your Sugar Habit

By Al Sears, MD

A few months ago, a concerned mother asked me about her teenage son. He was having trouble concentrating in school and his grades were suffering. Her family doctor said the boy had ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder) and prescribed drugs to "fix" the problem.

When I asked her about her son's diet, she admitted that he loves soda - drinking as many as four a day. I suggested that he cut out sugar entirely.

Now, three months later, her son feels much better and his grades are improving. Best of all, he doesn't need prescription drugs.

For years, I've been telling all my patients (not just teens) that sugar is deceptively dangerous. And new studies are backing me up. One, in the American Journal of Public Health, shows that teens in Norway who drank the highest amounts of sugary sodas suffered the highest rates of mental disorders, including ADHD.

Over the years, I've reviewed dozens of studies on the dangers of sugar. So far, sugar has been related to 76 clinically proven health consequences. A few:

• Sugar can cause premature aging.

• Sugar can impair the structure of your DNA.

• Sugar feeds cancer cells and has been connected with the development of cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, rectum, pancreas, biliary tract, lung, gallbladder, and stomach.

• Sugar can produce a significant rise in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and bad cholesterol, and a decrease in good cholesterol.

• Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity, thereby causing abnormally high insulin levels and, eventually, diabetes.

Needless to say, limiting your sugar intake is essential to good health. If you're considering a sugar substitute, stay away from products like NutraSweet, which are full of a dangerous toxin called aspartame. Stevia is your best bet.

Here’s This Month’s Unbelievable Image:

“Okay, NOW you can panic!”

My final thoughts on

Halloween…in a recession.

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SEND a copy of this newsletter to your friends& family in the area!

§ Please feel free to call the office and leave their name, address, city and state, plus their zip code and we’ll be more than happy to make sure they get a copy of our newsletter, each and every month.

§ Don’t forget to REFER your friends, co-workers and loved ones for a checkup. There health is their most important asset.

P.S. Have a great October!

Cut this certificate out and present it to my office for your October Health Check Up.

This is for NEW PATIENTS ONLY.

FREE

“October Health Check Up”

Schedule Your Friend or a Loved One For Their

FREE October HEALTH Check Up-NOW!

(all ages accepted, so call the office immediately!)

Give this certificate to your FRIENDS & LOVED ONES during the month of October and they’ll receive a FREE Health Evaluation at our office. We care about you and your loved ones and we don’t want to forget anyone, including the little ones. If you have a friend or family member that is currently “not” under our care, please take this certificate to them and have them call immediately. It’s FREE.

They are NO HIDDEN CHARGES and the purpose of this check up is to determine if they are a chiropractic candidate. As always, there are no guarantees we can help, but if we can, we want that chance. There is nothing more important than your HEALTH. If you need additional copies of this certificate, please call the office and we’ll send them to you-FIRST CLASS, or you can just pick them up at the front desk, on your next appointment. Just ask! You, your family members and your friends are always a top priority with us.

Dr. Mace Richter

3691 Via Mercado, Ste 15

La Mesa, CA 91941

(619) 670-7500

www.RichterChiropractic.com

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11 Ways of Managing Health

Well Into Old Age

Remember when you got your first gray hair or noticed that first little crinkle around your eye? It wasn't a milestone marked with the same enthusiasm as, say, losing your first baby tooth.

But whether we like it or not, our bodies show signs of aging as we march through our 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond.

Some difficulties (such as bone-density loss or substantial hearing impairment) are more serious than others (like minor memory lapses). Still, almost all are, to some degree, correctable.

Read on to find out how you can successfully manage common age-related health issues — and enjoy a longer, healthier life.

Weight Training for Stronger Bones
Bone-density loss can begin as early as your 20s, when calcium and phosphate, which help form bones in childhood, can start to be reabsorbed by the body.

Without preventive measures, the re-absorption process speeds up after midlife, creating fragile, more easily fractured bones. "A simple weight-bearing exercise like walking can slow the rate of bone-mineral loss. Even the most frail person can benefit from a personalized regimen," whether it's walking, yoga, or using free weights.

Getting enough vitamin D, which is about 10 minutes of sunlight everyday and calcium is also crucial, he adds, and for a serious problem, bone-building medications are another good option.

Better Sleep, Better Days

If your bed doubles as a comfy place to snack, read, and watch TV, it can begin to impact your sleep, causing daytime fatigue as your natural sleep cycles change with age. "Keep your bedroom primarily for sleep". That way you will associate your bed with slumber and not with more lively activities that could interfere with relaxing.

It also helps counter the fact that as you get older, you spend less time in energy-restoring deep sleep, and you may have a harder time falling back to sleep if you wake up too early.

"It also helps to avoid sweets, caffeinated drinks, alcohol, and heavy meals at night, and get enough exercise each day." Another tip: Go outside in the natural light each afternoon, to enhance your body's natural sleep rhythms.

Keep an Eye on the Scale

If you gain weight more easily now than you did years ago, it's probably because, like most people, you tend to do less calorie-burning exercises. Your lean muscle mass then decreases — a process also exacerbated by age — and when your body has less muscle, it burns calories less efficiently.

Muscle burns calories, so it’s important to keep up your muscle mass. You'll also need to cut calories and increase your activity levels to reach the weight you want. Stay ACTIVE.

Make low-calorie fresh fruits and vegetables more central to your diet. (If your weight gain is dramatic and you're not overeating, have your thyroid function checked.)

Control Your Urinary Frequency

Feeling like you "gotta go" too often is quite common in men in their 50s and beyond, and in women beginning in their 40s. I recommend drinking as much pH alkaline water as possible. If you need more information on where to get this machine, just send me an email to RichterChiropractic@gmail.com

Urinary urge incontinence and overactive bladder were once problems rarely discussed in public. Recently, the stigma has declined with the airing of none-too-subtle TV commercials touting various anticholinergic (spasm-reducing) drugs, which have provided relief for many.

Behavioral treatments like doing Kegel exercises for women, measuring and carefully timing your fluid intake, and keeping toilet visits on a set schedule can also help.

Hair Loss: Truly Treatable

Whether you're male or female, if your hair is thinning "don't simply accept it as part of aging." Hair loss in older men and women is often caused by androgenic alopecia, a condition related to hormonal decreases, but you need to rule out other causes. That's another reason to see your doctor as soon as you notice more strands than usual on your comb.

Save Your Skin

This is a big one for women and should be a big one for men. Almost inevitably, your skin will naturally grow dryer and thinner over time. And sun exposure only hastens the process, because it damages COLLAGEN, a key protein that gives strength and structure to the skin.

The answer: Slather on protection. "I think daily moisturizers that include sunscreen are not that effective because sometimes people don't remember to apply sunscreen at all, or don't put on enough and they put on some types that actually can damage their skin." There are good sunscreens and bad sunscreens but I’ll save that issue for another BONUS in an upcoming newsletter. If you’re interested in some great Collagen, send me an email at RichterChiropractic@gmail.com. I’ll send you the flyer by email.

For those (often men) who may not enjoy wearing face cream, like me I recommend keeping a hat by the door for every trip outside. Along with sun protection, add some of the very best whole food supplements on the market today, Standard Process Labs. I recommend you take 6 tablets of a supplement called Cataplex F which is available by emailing me at RichterChiropractic@gmail.com and then supplementing your diet with foods that supply enough crucial vitamin D because avoiding the sun or always wearing sunscreen means you won't get enough of this vital nutrient from sunlight. Again you should have ten minutes per day minimum of the sunlight for your daily dosage of sunlight/vitamin D for the proper intake of vitamin D."

It's on the Tip of My Tongue...

So, where are your keys, anyway? Though frustrating, such momentary memory lapses are a relatively minor age-related inconvenience.

Recent research done by neuroscientists at Jacobs University in Bremen, Germany, however, suggests that getting in shape physically may help your brain fight such blanks.

Using advanced MRI techniques, they found that regions of the brain linked to decision-making and focus were much stronger in older people who were physically fit than those who weren't.

You can fight memory lapses with food too: The antioxidants in walnuts and berries, for instance, can help boost mental acuity by battling free-radical compounds that damage brain cells, according to Tufts University nutrition researcher James Joseph, PhD.

Based on that information I suggest you go to a health food store and purchase some walnuts for your daily intake today.

Relieving Achy Joints

This is a big one. Oh, my aching…you fill in the blank.

Whether your back, fingers, or knees are affected, joint pain usually increases with wear and tear. As long as the pain is mild and there's no redness or pronounced inflammation, the commonly recommended treatments include mild stretching and exercise, weight loss if you're overweight, warm showers, and cold packs or moist heating pad (whichever feels better).

A landmark National Institutes of Health study of the dietary supplements glucosamine and chondroitin, widely touted as rebuilders of cartilage, showed that in high-quality form, they may also help to reduce moderate-to-severe knee pain.

Solving the "For Some Reason I Can't Read the Menu" Problem

If you're over 40, you may already be noticing that you can't always focus too clearly on objects close to you.

This is a natural symptom of aging called presbyopia, and it's caused by decreased flexibility in your eye's lens and the muscle fibers around it.

Luckily, there are a multitude of corrective options.

Eyeglass wearers may choose progressive addition lenses (PALs), which seamlessly provide correction for distance, intermediate, and near vision.

Contact-lens wearers might prefer monovision: One lens is corrected for distance and the other for near vision.

"It takes some getting used to, but can have terrific results," says ophthalmologist Jodi Abramson, MD, medical director of Laser and Corneal Surgery Associates in White Plains, New York.

And for permanent presbyopia correction, surgical choices include LASIK and CK (conductive keratoplasty) procedures, performed with lasers and radio waves, respectively.

What Did You Say Again?

Age-related hearing loss — an extremely common issue — remains "very emotional" for many people.

If you're a baby boomer, the good news is you're likely to be more comfortable with technology and more accepting of hearing aids.

Some devices are so tiny they're barely visible; just as important, they can be programmed to counteract specific kinds of hearing loss.

Universities across the country have audiology clinics that prescribe and fit hearing aids, often offering the most reasonable prices around.

Just "don't get hearing aids by mail order," even if they're inexpensive.

"They can't be properly customized that way."

I hope this short report has helped you in some way. If you really care about your health and your skin, shoot me an email. Get on my mailing list and receive my informative, fun to read emailed newsletter, each and every month.

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Dr. Mace Richter
3691 Via Mercado, Ste15
La Mesa, CA 91941
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September Newsletter

Healing Hands
A Free Monthly Newsletter for the Friends and Patients of
Dr. Mace Richter
Richter Chiropractic
(619)670-7500
www.richterchiropractic.com

Dear Patient,

It’s kind of crazy how the Summer has just flown by and we are already approaching Autumn. There is something interesting that I have noted in my practice: During the Summer, I don’t seem to have nearly as many teachers coming into my office as new patients. They just don’t seem to have as much neck and upper back strain, headaches, muscle tension and tightness during the hot Summer months. But we see a lot more MOMs!!! Just follow the kids and that’s where the stress is, right?

By the way, don’t let your kids read this….just kidding.

The Truth about "Back to School"

Now that you've smiled at least once today, it's your turn to give

this newsletter to someone you want to bring a smile to (maybe even a chuckle.)

Give this newsletter to everyone you know.

We all need to SMILE.

Words of Inspiration

There once was a religious man who had nothing for his family to eat . He had an old rifle and three bullets. So he decided that he would go out hunting and kill some wild game for dinner. As he went down the road, he saw a rabbit. He shot at the rabbit and missed. Then he saw a squirrel and fired a shot at the squirrel and mi ssed. The squirrel disappeared into a hole in a cottonwood tree.

As he went further, he saw a large wild “Tom” turkey in the tree, but he had only one bullet remaining. A voice spoke to him and said, “Pray first, aim high and stay focused.”

However, at the same time, he saw a deer, which was a better kill. He brought the gun down and aimed at the deer. But then he saw a rattlesnake between his legs about to bite him, so he naturally brought the gun down further to shoot the rattlesnake. Still, the voice said again to him, “I said Pray, aim high, and stay focused.” So the man decided to listen to God’s voice.

He prayed, then aimed the gun high up in the tree and shot the wild turkey. The bullet bounced off the turkey and killed the deer. The handle fell off the gun and HIT the snake in the head and killed it. And when the gun had gone off, it knocked him into a pond. When he stood up to look around, he had fish in all his pockets, a dead deer and a turkey to eat for his family.

Moral of the story:

Aim and shoot high in your life and stay focused on your goals, whether they be career goals, family goals, health goals, financial goals, spiritual goals, etc. Never let others discourage you regarding things you have or haven’t done in the past.

Pass this on in order that someone else might be blessed….

Is Your Lifestyle Killing You?

By Al Sears, MD

The average life expectancy in the U.S. today is 76 years. Depending on your lifestyle, you may go well beyond that. Here's a little test to give you an estimate of your expected lifespan. You start with the number 76, and add or subtract from that average.

Exercise: Do you exercise vigorously at least three times a week? If you do, add 3 years to 76. If not, subtract 3 years.

Diet: Do you avoid bad fats and processed foods and, instead, choose lots of omega-3-rich fish and grass-fed beef? If so, add 2 years.

Weight: Are you at a healthy weight? If you're overweight by 50 pounds or more, subtract 8 years. Thirty to 40 pounds, subtract 4. Ten to 29 pounds, subtract 2.

Blood Pressure: If you know your blood pressure, add 1 year.

Drinking: Do you have more than two alcoholic drinks (cocktails, beer, or wine) a day? If you do, subtract 1 year. And for each additional daily drink, subtract 2 more. (Remember what I said yesterday: One to seven drinks a week is healthy - no more.)

Smoking: If you smoke more than two packs of cigarettes a day, subtract 8 years. One to two packs a day, subtract 6. One-half to one pack subtract 3.

Driving: Have you received a traffic ticket or been involved in a traffic accident in the past year? If so, subtract 4 years. Other violations, subtract 1. If you always wear your seatbelt, add one.

Working vs. Retiring: If you are 65 or older and are still working, add 3 years.

Relaxation: If you take a relaxed approach to life, add 3 years. If you're aggressive, driven, or anxious, subtract 3. And if you consider yourself "unhappy," subtract another year.

Gender: Since women tend to live longer than men, add 3 years if you're a woman. If you're a man, subtract 3.

Age: How long you've already lived matters. If you're between the ages of 30 and 39, add 2 years. Forty to 49, add 3. Fifty to 69, add 4. Seventy or older, add 5.

Family History: If any grandparent reached age 85, add 2 years. If all your grandparents reached age 80, add 6. If one of your parents died of a stroke or heart attack before the age of 50, subtract 4.

Based on the above categories, determine what you need to work on. Do you need to exercise more? Eat better? Lose weight? Just because your father died from a heart attack doesn't mean that is your destiny. You have information he may not have had. Look at the diseases that run in your family and work to lower your risk factors. You can start - today - to improve your longevity by making positive changes.

(Resource: The Longevity Game, by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company)

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(I though all of our pregnant patients would appreciate this one…)

A woman goes to her doctor who verifies that she is pregnant. This is her first pregnancy. The doctor asks her if she has any questions. She replies, "Well, I'm a little worried about the pain. How much will childbirth hurt?"

The doctor answered, "Well, that varies from woman to woman an

d pregnancy to pregnancy and besides, it's difficult to describe pain."

"I know, but can't you give me some idea?" she asks.

"Grab your upper lip and pull it out a little..."

"Like this?"

"A little more..."

"Like this?"

"No. A little more..."

"Like this?"

"Yes. Does that hurt?"

"A little bit."

"Now stretch it over y

our head!"

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