H1N1 Virus 

We are now approaching flu season, and the H1N1 virus is being declared a pandemic in the United States, and around the world.

 
According to the Center for Disease Control, the H1N1 virus spreads much like the seasonal flu, through person to person contact, coughing and sneezing, as well as contact with surface objects because the flu can survive on certain surface objects anywhere from two to eight hours. 

Symptoms are much like the seasonal flu and include:

·          Body aches

·          Cough

·          Sore throat

·          Headache

·          Chills

·          Fatigue

·          Possible diarrhea and vomiting

 
The H1N1 virus usually has many of these respiratory symptoms as well as a high fever, but not always.  Most of those infected can recover without medical assistance, however, young children and adults ages 25-49 seem to be at highest risk for the severe effects of the flu.  Other high risk patients include those who have diabetes, heart disease, asthma, kidney disease, or are pregnant.  The elderly don't seem to be high risk like the seasonal flu; however, once they are infected they are at risk for serious complications. 

Everyday steps to protecting your health are always best:

·          Make sure you get enough rest, recommended eight hours of sleep at least. 

·          Drink lots of water, at least eight glasses a day

·          Boost your immune system with great nutrition, fresh fruits and vegetables, and good whole food supplementation.

·          Get your regular spinal check-ups to guarantee proper nerve flow to all organs and systems

·          Use a tissue to cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing and immediately discard the tissue

·          Wash your hands often with hot water and soap

·          Avoid touching your nose, mouth, eyes, and ears as this is how most infections spread

Facts about H1N1 Vaccine

There is a lot of information being published expressing concerns about the safety of this new "fast-tracked" vaccine as well as some of its contents. The idea of having a vaccine for this prevalent virus sounds too good to be true. One should be aware that vaccines are just as many medications; they have some positive and negative consequences. One should learn as much as they can about the vaccine to make an informed decision for their family.  
Vaccines including the H1N1 vaccine have high amounts of adjuncts including Thimerosal which is a mercury-containing organic compound. Since the 1930s, Thimerosal has been widely used as a preservative in a number of biological and drug products, including many vaccines to help prevent potentially life threatening contamination with harmful microbes.  Thimerosal has been linked to autism in children.

One option if you feel the vaccine really is for you, find somewhere that offers the vaccine without preservatives, such as the Mission Valley Medical Clinic.  The vaccine without preservatives may be a little more costly, however it may be worth avoiding possible health risks.
Make sure you have all the information you need to make this important decision. For more information please visit the link below: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1z7KSEnyxw

Fall Vegetable Chili
 

 Ingredients

1 tablespoon(s) olive oil

2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 medium onion, chopped

2 can(s) (15 to 19 ounces each) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

4 teaspoon(s) chili powder

1 can(s) (28-ounce) whole tomatoes in juice

1/4 cup(s) (loosely packed) fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Directions

In 5-quart saucepot, heat olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add carrots, parsnips, and chopped onion, and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, on large plate, with fork or potato masher, mash 1 cup drained beans.

Stir chili powder into vegetables in saucepot; cook 1 minute, stirring. Add tomatoes with their juice, whole and mashed beans, and 2 cups water; heat to boiling on high, breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon. Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro to serve.

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/fall-vegetable-chili?click=main_sr

Brüggers Position

The Brüggers Position is great to reset your posture while spending a long time in front of a computer, in a classroom, or conference. 

The goal is to sit with your arms to your sides palms facing out reaching towards the floor and spreading fingers widely apart.  Squeeze your shoulder blades back and lift your head toward the sky.  This will stretch all the muscles in the front of the body that are being used during typing, writing, driving, or sitting with bad posture.  Don't forget, take a deep breath and relax.

Erect sitting involves increased load on the spine, therefore increases disc pressure.  The disc pressure of sitting is significantly higher than of normal standing.  Sitting slumped forward (anterior seating) increases disc pressure even more whereas slumping backwards (posterior sitting) increases pressure the most.  Using a lumbar support or backrest however, helps decrease load on the spine and relieves disc pressure while you're sitting.

"It is health that is real wealth, and not pieces of gold and silver." 

Mahatma Gandhi

"Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading.  I would rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning."

Thomas Jefferson 

"Every human being is the author of his own health or disease"

Buddha

http://thinkexist.com/quotations/health/2.html

Our Favorite Local Businesses

Prana Yoga Center:  Vinyasa Flow Yoga studio run by Gearhard Gessner and Alex Cabo, offers a peaceful sanctuary in downtown La Jolla where beginning through advanced students come together to practice and experience the life changing benefits of Yoga. Great instructors and different types of yoga classes offered for all levels and convenient times just a few steps from our office.  Also voted best yoga facility by the La Jolla Light three years in a row. 

www.prana-yoga.com

Pilates Plus La Jolla:  A modern sleek studio ran by Jessica Tomson, not your grandmothers pilates.  The circuit training classes are a unique twist on traditional pilates.  A power 40 minutes group class, great to build up strength and target postural muscles while being motivated by great music.

www.pilatespluslajolla.com 

Sincerely,

Patricia Lotufo
Linea Chiropractic Center

7730 Herschel Avenue Suite K

La Jolla, CA  92037 

(858) 349-9019