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)


Your Health is your Most Important ASSET.
Take It Seriously.
We Do!


Unbelievable Image of the Month

Swimming Pool Checklist:

Water level looks good….check

pH level is normal……….check

Leaves and bugs have been cleaned

out……………………….check

Hold on a second, did Uncle Herb forget to get a

designated driver home from the bar again last night?!







>>>JOKE of the MONTH<<<

(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!"




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

This is for NEW PATIENTS ONLY.


FREE


“September Health Check Up

Schedule Your Friend or a Loved One For Their

FREE September HEALTH Check Up-NOW!

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



Give this certificate to your FRIENDS & LOVED ONES during the month of September 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.

COURTESY OF:

Dr. Mace Richter

3691 Via Mercado, Ste15

La Mesa, CA 91941

(619) 670-7500

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