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Navigating New Years Resolutions

It?s never too early to plan for success, especially when it comes to planning for New Years Resolutions.
Resolutions are oftentimes goals that we should be working toward year-round; whether it be a better diet, more exercise, or less sugar intake. So how can we successfully make positive resolutions a part of our daily lives? Here are three suggestions.

Make a dedicated resolution calendar

A good way to implement and track your New Years resolutions is by dedicating a calendar or planner to your goals. You can find affordable calendars at your local dollar store or Target. If you opt for a calendar, hang it in a high traffic area of your house and keep track of your daily progress.

Break it down

Be sure to break down your goals into achievable segments. It?s safe to say that the more vague a goal is, the less likely it?ll be reached. Rather than proclaiming that you will read more in the year 2016, read one book every two weeks. Instead of saying you want to exercise more, make Tuesday and Thursday your jogging days. If you want to pay off more debt, set aside a specified amount every month that will allow you to reach your goal by the end of the year. Remember, success takes planning.

Find an accountability partner

It?s always easier to tackle a challenge with someone by your side. Get a friend or family member involved in your resolution and celebrate successful implementation with them as the months pass. For example, you could read a book every month with a partner, then treat yourselves to a literary conversation over scones and coffee. Sign up for a half marathon with a co-worker and hold each other accountable until the day of the race.
It?s never too late to implement goals and make yourself the best you can be. Be sure attend some of our monthly workshops at DeMoss Chiropractic, your ally in healthful and happy living.

3 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays Without Tipping the Scale

The holidays are a food frenzy! Here are a few tips to help you combat the onslaught of unhealthy foods that are as a part of the holidays as gift wrap.

Balance

You deserve to enjoy every delicious holiday delicacy that comes your way this season. However, there are ways to enjoy these delicacies without the guilt. One way to do this is by controlling your portions. Opt for a small plate at the potluck or eat a large salad before taking off to a holiday party. This way, you can still indulge without guilt or an upset stomach.

Exercise

For many, the holidays mean a little more time off work than usual. Take this opportunity for a mid-morning jog or even hit the gym to even out your holiday food indulging. This will allow you to effectively burn off the excess calories. Not to mention, getting into a habit of exercise before the start of a new year can?t hurt either.

Review

Skim over your grandma?s famous cookie recipes and try to discover creative alternatives to ingredients high in calories or saturated fat. For example, plant-based butters are healthier and even comparative in taste to conventional butter. Coconut milk whip cream is a definite contender to its dairy counterpart.

Heatwave 2017: About & How to Prepare

The National Weather Service is predicting some abnormal temperatures this summer. It?s important to know about the upcoming heatwaves and how to prepare yourself and your family. ??First, the details. There will be a large contrast between Inland temperatures and the coast. If you?re near or on the coast, summer temperatures will rise a few degrees some days. However, the more inland you are, the higher temperatures will get – upwards of 12 degrees.
What can you do to stay safe? Drink lots of water. Tone down on alcohol consumption on hotter days since it promotes dehydration. Limit exercise during peak heat hours – opting for early or late hours of the day. Make sure your vehicle is in good shape to precent breakdowns and pack water in your car just in case. Check the weather app on your phone before leaving for the day.
??To learn more about staying safe in the sun throughout the year, be sure to RSVP for Dr. Joe?s Sun Smart workshop July 26th at 5:30pm. All Cherry will be a guest speaker and dinner will be provided. RSVP today by calling (949) 250-0600 or reserving your spot here.

Purify Your Home with Houseplants

From vehicle fumes to industrial pollutants, it’s clear that there are plenty of toxins outside of our homes. But that doesn’t mean toxins are absent from the house. Some toxins that contribute to the need for purification in your home include: cleaning products, chemical flame retardants, fragrances, formaldehyde, and toxins carried in your shoes or clothes. Here are a few plants that can help alleviate toxins in the air of your home.
Rubber Plant: The Rubber Plant is effective in removing formaldehyde from indoor air. It’s easy to grow or maintain, so if you don’t have a green thumb – this is a great solution for you! It can grow up to 8 feet tall in the correct environment.
Ferns: Ferns are a popular houseplant that is known for removing indoor air pollutants and adding humidity to indoor air.
Bamboo: Bamboo palms are effective at removing chemical contaminants from the air like formaldehyde and benzene. They also help to keep the air moist, which is especially helpful during winter months when heaters can produce overly dry indoor air.
At DeMoss Chiropractic, we host health and lifestyle workshops monthly that are meant to keep you informed and healthy. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and check out our website for updates regarding upcoming health and wellness workshops held within our practice.

Processed Meat and Cancer: A Closer Look at the World Health Organization’s Findings

Processed Meat and Cancer: A Closer Look at the World Health Organization?s Findings

On October 26th, 2015 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that processed meat consumption is linked to specific cancers.
With this report came an influx of media coverage and online articles with contradictory titles ranging from Processed Meats Give You Cancer to Stop Panicking About Cancer Risk from Processed and Red Meat, Experts Say.
Here?s what we gathered: Yes, processed meat is linked to some cancers, but not all cancers. The primary correlation is with colorectal cancer, but associations were also seen for pancreatic cancer and prostate cancer.
Though these findings were shocking to many, it shouldn’t be surprising that heavily processed meats such as pastrami, bacon, sausage, and bologna are not exactly healthy. But what makes this statement by WHO notable is the fact that it was not just one study that found a link between processed meat and some cancers; it?s a conclusion drawn from multiple studies.
Luckily, processed meats are easy to recognize and avoid. For example, you could forgo pepperoni on your pizzas or start opting for fruit over bacon and sausage at breakfast. These are just a few simple ways to say no to processed meats. Likewise, mindfully reducing red meat intake to one or two meals a week can also dramatically reduce your exposure.
Perhaps the most shocking aspect of the WHO?s statements concerning processed and red meats was the new classification which placed these foods in the same category as tobacco and asbestos in regards to carcinogenic risk. However, it should be noted that this does not mean they are equally as dangerous. As the WHO website outlines: ?classifications describe the strength of the scientific evidence about an agent being a cause of cancer, rather than assessing the level of risk.?
Evidence that processed meat causes colon cancer is as strong as the evidence for tobacco causing lung cancer, but the risk from tobacco is much, much higher.
According to the WHO?s website, 21% of colorectal cancers (which accounts for 3% of all cancers) are likely caused by processed and red meat. If nobody ate any processed or red meat, there would be 8,800 fewer cases. However, 86% of lung cancers are caused by tobacco (which accounts for 19% of all cancers). If nobody smoked, there would be 64,500 fewer cases.
It?s important to stay educated on relevant health topics. At DeMoss Chiropractic, we host health and lifestyle workshops monthly that are meant to keep you informed and healthy. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and check out our website for updates regarding upcoming health and wellness workshops held within our practice.

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