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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SPECIAL NOTE:


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



  1. 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.

  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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