Chiropractic's Birthday

It has been 115 years since the first chiropractic patient, Harvey Lillard was adjusted by D.D. Palmer. Below is his written description of the encounter:

"Harvey Lillard a janitor in the Ryan Block, where I had my office, had been so deaf for 17 years that he could not hear the racket of a wagon on the street or the ticking of a watch. I made inquiry as to the cause of his deafness and was informed that when he was exerting himself in a cramped, stooping position, he felt something give way in his back and immediately became deaf. An examination showed a vertebrae racked from its normal position. I reasoned that if that vertebra was replaced, the man's hearing should be restored. With this object in view, a half-hour's talk persuaded Mr. Lillard to allow me to replace it. I racked it into position by using the spinous process as a lever and soon the man could hear as before. There was nothing "accidental" about this, as it was accomplished with an object in view, and the result expected was obtained. There was nothing "crude" about this adjustment; it was specific, so much so that no Chiropractor has equaled it."

Chiropractic is not magic; it is a very calculated approach to health care that examines the body as a network of systems. What D.D. Palmer proved 115 years ago is that there are underlying problems to common symptoms that cannot be ignored or simply treated with a pill.

Join us this month as we celebrate the only health profession developed in the United States as we raffle off a $500 Best Buy gift card! Come into the office for details. Any new patients in the month of September will automatically be entered.

How We Deal With Stress

Chiropractic is about the whole person. Although many assume that we deal only with back or neck pain, in truth the philosophy of chiropractic is really about the entire individual and how they function. What this means is that when looking to treat and take care of a patient we look at what the founder of chiropractic, D.D. Palmer, called the "Three T's:" Thoughts, Trauma and Toxicities.

Even though it often goes unnoticed, Thoughts are the biggest culprit in keeping you from getting well. With all of the stresses we deal with on a daily basis -family situations, working overtime, dealing with chronic illness, etc- it is easy to let yourself fall victim to letting these things overrun your body. We're here to help. Chiropractic is about balancing your life in a way that everything comes into a better perspective and you will be able to deal with your thoughts considering these stresses in a more effective way.

If you know of anyone who you think could benefit from the relief of chiropractic care and massage, refer them to us and we'll take care of the rest.

Seattle Chiropractic: info@seattlefamilychiro.com (206) 826 1005

Chiropractic and Children's Health

Chiropractic is not just for adults. Nor is it simply for those experiencing symptoms, seeking pain relief. Chiropractors are nervous system doctors, and we all have a nervous system! Now you have to ask yourself, when is the body at one of it's most vulnerable states? When it's GROWING, or when it's constantly meeting new and unfamiliar pressures.

Here, we know that subluxations can and do occur on a daily basis thanks to the hundreds of stresses we put ourselves through. Perspective wise, think about how many new pressures and stresses our kids have compared to us. Not only this, but the first subluxation commonly occurs at birth!

Because children are so fragile, the traumas to their spine and nervous system are easier to correct when young, compared to waiting until adulthood where certain uncorrected traumas become the most difficult to correct problems. Bedwetting, for instance, is seen as a "phase" just as ear infections are written off as a "common ache," but truly these pains at ANY age are a signal that the body is in distress. Subluxations could be the cause! Rather than using adult techniques, we use special low force techniques to adjust kids and consider each child on an individual basis.

Our office loves taking care of families. We just witnessed the blessing of one of our dearest patients giving birth to a beautiful baby girl and cannot wait to check her nervous system at just a couple days old.

You love the people you take care of, let us take care of the people you love :)

Stop Dreaming About Quality Sleep... Get It!

In today's fast paced environment, sleep is becoming less and less prioritized when compared to work deadlines, waking up early to workout, or staying up late to socialize. This can take a major toll on the body, creating additional stress and ultimately altering moods. Here are a few tips for a better night's sleep:

*Avoid working out within 2-3hrs of you scheduled nod time. Regular exercise is also considered beneficial for a good night's sleep.

*Drink water! Especially if you consume caffeinated beverages throughout the day, try to match every caffeine drink with the equal amount of ounces in water to keep your system flushed and hydrated.

*Make sure that the temperature of your room is set at a cool (but still comfortable!) temperature. This will help your body to initiate the drop in core temperature that warrants slumber.

And did you know chiropractic can help you sleep better? Before you turn to drugs, make sure you ask your local chiropractor how they can help you sleep and relieve possible subluxations (nerve interferences) that may be altering your sleeping patterns. We're here to help! At Seattle Wellness Group we are prepared to answer all of your questions about proper sleep habits and can help alter your daily living habits in order to reach your best sleep.

... and it's SPRING!

Happy Spring from all of us here at Seattle Chiropractic and Wellness Group!

We had a great time at Ladies Night, and want to thank all of our sponsors again:
Habitude Salon, Custom Smoothie, JL Race In, Monavie, Nano Greens, Whole Life Yoga, Equal Exchange Espresso, Zenith Fitness, Candles Café, Love Letter Bakery and Bold Hat Productions

Hopefully next year the event will be even bigger, and possibly at a different location! We're glad everyone that came enjoyed themselves!

As for this upcoming month, we have a few things planned including being apart of the Universitiy YMCA's Kids Day and hosting out own Wellness Class on healthy weight loss. More information to come!

We hope everyone's Spring is off to a good start! Remember, we do complimentary spinal screenings for family members of current patients, so be sure to get checked before Summer roles around the corner!

One Week Until Ladies Night!

We are one week away until our first ever Ladies Night here at Seattle Wellness! Now that all of our invites are out, we are happy to unveil all of our sponsors!

Custom Smoothie
JL Racing
Monavie
Whole Life Yoga
Habitude Salon
Love Letter Bakery

Also featuring Nanogreens and Zenith Fitness!!

Hope you can all make it! We are very excited for this evening full of fun, information and networking!

Remember to RSVP @ Facebook, info@seattlefamilychiro.com or by calling Amanda (206) 826-1005.

Ladie's Night!

In celebration of women's wellness everywhere, we here at Seattle Chiropractic and Wellness Group are dedicating an entire evening March 25th (6:30-8pm) to honoring and supporting the health of our patients. All current and past female patients are invited, as well as the significant others of any of our male patients and all women in the Fremont community interested in attending!

It should be a VERY fun event. There will be some fabulous appetizers, great networking opportunities and a swag bag full of goodies for each guest who attends. We are excited about the contributors that we have on board for the event, and are going to be unveiling them throughout the month leading up to the event.

Our first sponsor to be announced is Monavie! http://www.monavie.com. There will be complimentary taste testing and a raffle for a FREE bottle for anyone who brings a guest!

PSST!- RSVP early for a chance to win a free massage!