Perrine Chiropractic Health Center

MAGNESIUM HELPS VITAMIN D

☀️ Magnesium assists in the activation of vitamin D, helping regulate calcium and phosphate homeostasis to ensure the growth and maintenance of bone. Every one of the enzymes that metabolize vitamin D seems to require magnesium, which acts as a cofactor in the enzymatic reactions in the kidneys and liver. The authors of the study urge that it is therefore crucial to ensure that the recommended amount of magnesium is brought into the body if all the optimum benefits of vitamin D intake is the goal.

Acupuncture vs Dry Needling

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Acupuncture vs Dry Needling In traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force know as chi, which flows through pathways or meridians in your body. By inserting very thin needles into the skin at precise points on the body along these meridians, it is believed that the fl...

Changes In Our Office

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Changes In Our Office In the world of modern health care, there are two masters: patients and the insurance industry. When I began practice 30 years ago, I was able to provide my patients with the necessary care they required without interference from the insurance company. At that time, the flow for our office was strai...

BACK TO WORK

⚾️ Another year of spring training begins. Thankful to have the opportunity to work with so many amazing athletes. Go Royals!

WHAT’S YOUR KRYPTONITE?

😴 While I consider myself a very disciplined person in many areas of my life, SLEEP has been my weakness. This might sound strange, but I’ve never experienced a refreshed feeling upon awakening. It doesn’t matter if I’ve had 5 or 10 hours of sleep (or anything in between).

🥱 This quote has helped me each morning as I desire to lie in bed rather than get moving.

🤔 What is YOUR kryptonite? How can you use the power you have in other areas of your life to minimize your struggles? Here’s the deal. I realize that a quote will never solve my challenges. However, changing my mindset CAN help me push through…one day at a time!

JUST MOVE…

🧐 It’s taken me many years to realize the truth of this statement. I’ve spent too much wasted time waiting to take action, fearing I needed to get things “perfect.”

👍🏻 Now I know that it is the action itself that drives me in the direction I desire. Instead of waiting for the right time, decide that there is only one “perfect” time…NOW!

ONWARD!

💪🏼 While it might be difficult at times, choosing to step forward into growth will provide a greater sense of life satisfaction. Retreating from your challenges and playing it safe, on the other hand, will lead you to a disappointing life of mediocrity.

🦶🏻Step forward into a life of reward and satisfaction by accepting the challenges ahead!

JUST BEING THERE IS ENOUGH…

MASTERING THE ART OF NAPPING

😴 A recent study looked at the effect of post-lunch napping on mood, reaction time, and antioxidant defense during repeated sprint exercise. A 20 minute nap enhanced performance and antioxidant defense while decreasing sleepiness. However, the opportunity of 90 minute nap produced the opposite.

🔑 Key takeaway? More is not better (actually worse). If you are like me, once you go down you want to stay down. I now set a timer for 20 minutes. Although I want to enjoy more sleep, I give myself a 10 second countdown to get moving.

👍🏻Sweet dreams!

DOES THIS SCARE YOU?

🥺 When you read this statement, a general feeling of dread may overcome you. In reality, it’s meant to produce the opposite effect. While the statement is true, it should empower you to enjoy life TODAY. Many of us are living for some future time when everything will be as we believe it should. I hate to inform you that time will never arrive. Or if it does, it will be fleeting. Therefore live today like it’s your last on earth. If you are fortunate to wake up again tomorrow, press REPEAT!

EXERCISE REDUCES COVID RISK

🦠 Higher alcohol consumption and reduced physical exercise represent new modifiable risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 infection according to a recent study in the British Medical Journal.

🧐 While this study focused on COVID, I can assure you that these findings are similar when it comes to the risk of ANY infections. The takeaway?

More: 🏋️‍♀️🚴🏾🏃🏻‍♀️

Moderate: 🍺🍷🍸

Equals Less: 🤢

Breast Cancer Awareness

PINK RIBBONS

💕 This shirt is to support my friend and CrossFit athlete who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I don’t recall the whole story, but something inspired her to do a self exam. That’s when she discovered a lump.

Ladies, please encourage each other to do regular self checks. Gentlemen, let’s make sure our sisters, daughters, girlfriends, wives, and female friends are doing self exams as well. While it may feel a bit awkward, you just may save their life!

SORRY…

☹️ Sometimes the truth is hard to swallow. For centuries people have been searching for the fountain of youth through the discovery of some magic pill or elixir.

🏋🏻⛹️‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️🥦🍎🥕 Try these on and see how they fit. It might not be easy but it will be worth it. You got this!

KEEP IT SIMPLE

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Eat lots of these, making sure you enjoy a “colorful” variety.

EAT FRUIT FOR BRAIN HEALTH

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While fruits contain essential nutrients beneficial for overall health, they are particularly good for the brain. As dementia has become epidemic, do what you can to reduce your risks through good dietary choices.

FILL YOUR GLASS!

💧 What a great quote. It reminds me to be active in the processes in my life. Do not be a passive participant when it comes to your life. If things are not as you’d prefer, take action. No time for judgement. That will only distract you from achieving that for which you desire.

👊🏻 You got this!

FUNNY BUT TOO OFTEN TRUE

👍🏻 Change can be difficult. Our bad habits did not come on over night, so don’t try to change everything at once. Choose ONE thing that you can change today. Make it easy. Then next week add another. Simple at first. Then, as you gain momentum, you can tackle some of the more challenging habits. Slow and steady…

👊🏻 You got this!

WANT TO AVOID DEMENTIA?

🧐 Memory and thinking tend to decline when adults enter their late 70s, but the underlying factors for this diminished cognition have been poorly understood.

🧠 Recent research from the University of Edinburgh has exposed that this cognitive decline can be mitigated by eating a Mediterranean diet, particularly if the diet is filled with green leafy vegetables and lower meat consumption. Researchers studied over 500 people over the age of 79 who did not have dementia. Three hundred fifty of the participants also had a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scan. Participants were given a series of tests to gain insights into their problem solving, memory, and word knowledge capabilities.

👍🏻 Now you know. Keep your brain healthy and your mind sharp!

FISH OIL FOR HEART DISEASE

❤️ Fish Oil Prevents Heart Disease by Reducing Adhesion Molecules.

Adhesion molecules are a contributing factor to atherosclerosis and heart disease by making cells “sticky,” causing blockages in blood vessels. Fish oil can reduce adhesion molecules by up to 28%.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT…

👆🏻 Controlling blood sugar is a key to health. Be cautious of “healthy foods” that may surprise you. Eating quality fats and and high fiber foods in combination with these can help minimize the spike.

YOU CAN STILL ENJOY YOUR FOOD

Is it 🥦 or 🍕?

You can enjoy both. This is a very helpful graphic that shows how you can intersperse some treats into your healthy diet. Don’t be black and white. A little grey now and again is ok. Aim for 80% healthy, 20% indulgence, but don’t confuse those two! 😉

DO YOU VISIT THESE DOCTORS?

👨🏻‍⚕️These we’re the wise words of Charlie Chaplin. As much as I enjoy helping my patients, I’d much rather they spend time with these doctors!

WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?

🧐 “Your mind is a suggestion engine. Every thought you have is a suggestion, not an order.

Sometimes your mind suggests that you are tired, that you should give up, or that you should take an easier path.

But if you pause, you can discover new suggestions. For example, that you will feel good once the work is done or that you have the ability to finish things even when you don't feel like it.

Your thoughts are not orders. Merely suggestions. You have the power to choose which option to follow."

Who is in control, you or your mind? The choice is yours…

Can a Turmeric Extract Relieve Arthritic Pain as Well as Acetaminophen?

👍🏻A recent study from the medical journal Trials found it as effective in treatment of pain due to arthritis of the knees. Wouldn’t you prefer to use a natural compound with no side effects rather than a drug that can cause liver and kidney damage over time?

CANCER FUEL

🧐 Whether you're munching on salty snacks or sugary treats, it's no news that any type of processed food isn't great for your waistline—especially if you're eating it in place of fresh fruits and vegetables or other healthy foods like legumes and nuts. However, what's even more concerning is processed foods' ability to wreak major havoc on your health later down the line.

🥨🍟🍭🍰 All these foods increase inflammation. Acute inflammation is a normal response, like a fever due to an infection. When it becomes chronic, it triggers cellular changes such as cancer. So next time you reach for the snacks, remember that the side effects go beyond simple weight gain. Choose healthier options or at least limit the amount you consume.

NOTHING WORTHWHILE IS EASY

👍🏻 Most things regarding health are pretty simple: from diet to exercise to sleep, most people know what they should do. That’s the simple part. What separates those who succeed in attaining better health is the fact they understand while it’s simple, it’s not easy. Don’t look for the easy answers; instead focus on accepting the challenge to be better. You got this!

☕️ IN OTHER WORDS, COFFEE IS GOOD FOR YOUR LIVER!

CHECK THE INGREDIENTS

👍🏻 Whether you are an omnivore (beef burger) or herbivore (bean burger), eating food that is grown using natural means and in a humane way is a healthy choice. I believe there is a reason the one on the right is called the impossible burger. To me, if the ingredients need to be created in a lab, I’ll pass. It’s not nice to fool with Mother Nature.

WHY METHYLATION IS THE KEY TO HEALTH

🧐 The way genes are expressed has a great impact on our health and longevity.

DNA methylation is a process that regulates gene expression.

SAMe (S-Adenosyl-Methionine) is an essential factor involved in DNA methylation.

Defects in methylation can lead to diseases.

Increasing SAMe intake provides the body with a critical methylation nutrient, which can help modulate the way genes are expressed.

KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS

☕️ Coffee and tea continue to prove themselves worthy “health foods.” The antioxidants and various phytonutrients pack a powerful punch for everyone.

😳 However, not everyone handles caffeine the same. It all comes down to your genetic ability to break it down. If you know you are more sensitive to caffeine, choose to drink the more loaded forms earlier in the day or pick sources with lower levels.

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GREEN TEA FOR ❤️ HEALTH

🍵 Recent research has discovered that drinking green tea can benefit the cardiovascular system and promote longevity in people who have had heart problems as well as those who have not.

EMBRACE THE SEASONS OF LIFE

❄️💐🌳🍁 When we expect everything to one day settle down for us in life, we set ourselves up for disappointment. Know that life will take you on paths you never planned and present trials you never imagined. When you learn to accept this, you can better handle the various seasons that inevitably come and go.

CHOOSE YOUR STYLE!

🥦 Broccoli is one of those power foods that provides tremendous nutrient density (lots of good vitamins and minerals), high in fiber, and chock full of cancer fighting phytonutrients. I add them to my morning smoothie AND my evening salad. Winner/Winner!

Fine-Tune Your Life | MindSet Playbook

Here’s my podcast from Mindset Playbook. I hope you find it insightful.

Fine-Tune Your Life | MindSet Playbook Dr. Perrine, after graduating in Economics, took on a corporate marketing job in New Jersey. A sports injury let him to a chiropractor, and then the ah hah occurred and he decided to change careers and go back to school. After completing his chiropractic degree then went on to complete a yearlong po...

I’ll keep you updated...

COMING NEXT WEEK!

🏆I am excited to share this coming week I’ll be a guest on The Mindset Playbook podcast with . We’re talking strategies and tools that sustain meaningful progress, growth, and the championship mindset.

🎙Stay tuned...

IS THIS YOU?

💪🏼 While we are all aware of the importance of exercise, it remains a challenge for many. Start small (a fifteen minute walk, ten push-ups a day...). As you gain momentum because of the habit you have created, it will get easier for you to add in more activity. The most important thing to remember? ANYTHING is better than nothing!

INVEST WISELY

💰 The things we receive for free are those we have a tendency to take for granted. Health is the perfect example. While you may lose a fortune, you can always make it up. Unfortunately the same is not true regarding your health. There is a point of no return when the damage is just too significant. Invest in your health by exercising regularly, eating right, sleeping well, and getting adjusted.

🤴🏻👸🏽”Health is the crown on the well man’s head that only the sick can see.” Robin Sharma