It is time to get your Shift together

Seriously, it is time to get your Shift together! The diagram above represents what we call the Wellness Continuum. Simply put it asks the question; where are you at in terms of Wellness and Illness. Wellness in our office is not about losing weight, having more energy, or just feeling better. Those are all nice side effects of improving your health but real Wellness is making changes in your life now, so you can enjoy your life later.

Are you in your 20s or 30s and have pain, symptoms, low energy, take multiple medications, don't exercise, are overweight, or sick all of the time? If you are then how do you think you are going to feel in your 50s and 60s? You have to take responsibility now to make sure your quality of life is high in your later years.

The Wellness Continuum shows normal at the center with no sign of illness. Each day you make choices that move you down one side of this continuum. You may do some good and some not so good choices and stay about the same, but where is the fun in that? Take a look at your diet (nutrition), exercise habits, stress levels, mobility and flexibility, and your energy level. If you have problems in any of those areas then you are heading down the wrong direction on the continuum.

It's time to get your SHIFT together. Start by making one new healthy choice EACH day to Shift your travel down the continuum from Illness to Wellness.

I am a Wellness Chiropractor, which means that I practice lifestyle-based wellness in a chiropractic model. I see patients everyday that hurt and have symptoms that want me to help them. The fact of the matter is that I can help but you have to help yourselves as well. That is why I aligned our office with Creating Wellness. Creating Wellness has over 300 Centers in North America, Africa, Europe, and New Zealand. We are growing every year. We have technology to measure your level of wellness, tools to help get you started (home DVD exercise programs, coaching, supplements, meal planners, and more) on a path that can shift you from Illness behaviors towards better health.

You don't have to give up all of the things that you like and crave. Just add 1 good thing a day and see what happens.

I have made it very easy to get started. Our website is now live with most of our products available. All you do is click; pay, and we ship it to your door. Easy. Then add 1 good supplement a day, just open the bottle and swallow with some water. Easy. Use our online My Creating Wellness Space to plan your meals, shopping lists, fitness routines all from your computer 24/7 with an Internet connection. Easy.

Those few things can impact your life and your Shift on the continuum. They are not hard, but require a little time, effort, and money. But this is not about weight loss, energy, or now. It is about your quality of life later.

Creating Wellness Everyday,

Brady R. Williams DC MS

Sports and Wellness Chiropractor

Specializing in promoting health and optimal performance

Product Spotlight: Stretch Towel

From time to time I like to spotlight one of our products available through our web store. Today I would like to introduce the Stretch Towel.

The Stretch Towel is great for stretching your Hamstrings, Triceps, Lower Back, Shoulders, Upper Arms, and Calves. Flexibility is important in overall spinal health. Daily stretching is like flossing your teeth for your spine!

The stretch towel is soft and one size fits all. Available for $29.95 for our website. Click shop for wellness and we will ship one to your door.

You are What You Eat

Well not 100%, if you eat nothing but pretzels for a month you won't really become a pretzel but what you eat does play a huge role in how you feel and how healthy you are.

For Example: Did you know that pain receptors can be stimulated mechanically (tissue injury) or chemically (nutrition). It is true and the modern diet tends to create a pro-inflammatory state that makes our bodies more prone to pain and discomfort. One way to counteract this is to supplement your diet. It has been recommended that people supplement their diets with high quality multi-vitamin/minerals and omega three fatty acids (fish oil).

In addition it is crucial to drink plenty of water and make sure you include fresh fruits and vegetables with each meal. If you do these simple things you can improve the function of your body.

What you eat affects your health more than you can imagine. So take it seriously and if you need help determining what lifestyle choices you need to add or change. Contact us for a wellness assessment or visit our website to learn more about our supplements (Vitalizing Men's and Women's, Cardio O-3).

If you can't or won't exercise, won't see a chiropractor, won't eat vegetables and fruits, then it at least take a supplement! It is easy to take 2 in the morning and 2 at dinner. It just may change your life and start you on the track for future healthy lifestyle choices!