Linea Chiropractic Center in La Jolla - love yourself and listen to your body. specialized in human metabolism.

February 2010

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Welcome to the Linea Chiropractic Center Newsletter

Hello from the Doctor:

This month we are featuring an article on Applied Kinesiology as I have been attending my second one-hundred hour seminar and will soon be testing for my certification. I already have been applying a lot of the principles of this remarkable technique which has been transforming my practice.

If you have any questions about Applied Kinesiology or want to understand its principles better, this article is for you!

I would also like to congratulate those of you who have stepped up and initiated the Purification Challenge. I hope you have realized how good real foods actually taste and how good you can feel just by changing your eating habits. I would like to announce that the challenge has been extended so give us a call and start it today. It is never too late!!!

Linea Chiropractic is very excited with this New Year and with the new techniques and products that we are bringing into the practice. Hope you enjoy and make the most of it!

Thank you,

Dr. Lotufo

triad of health Applied Kinesiology

What is AK?

Applied kinesiology (AK) is a form of diagnosis using muscle testing as a primary feedback mechanism to examine how a person's body is functioning. When properly applied, the outcome of an AK diagnosis will determine the best form of therapy for the patient. Since AK draws together the core elements of many complementary therapies, it provides an interdisciplinary approach to health care.

In general, the doctor finds a muscle that tests weak and then attempts to determine why that muscle is not functioning properly. The doctor will then evaluate and apply the therapy that will best eliminate the muscle weakness and help the patient.

Therapies utilized can include specific joint manipulation or mobilization, various myofascial therapies, cranial techniques, meridian therapy, clinical nutrition, dietary management and various reflex procedures.

In some cases, the doctor may test for environmental or food sensitivities by using a previously strong muscle to find what weakens it.

Applied kinesiology uses the triad of health - chemical, mental and structural factors - to describe the proper balance of the major health categories.

The triad is represented by an equilateral triangle with structural health as its base, and the upright sides representing chemical and mental health. When a person experiences poor health, it is due to an imbalance in one or more of these three factors. For example, a chemical imbalance may cause mental symptoms. Applied kinesiology enables the doctor to evaluate the triad's balance and direct therapy toward the imbalanced side or sides.

Applied kinesiology interactive assessment procedures represent a form of functional biomechanical and functional neurologic evaluation. The term "functional biomechanics" refers to the clinical assessment of posture, organized motion such as in gait, and ranges of motion. Muscle testing readily enters into the assessment of postural distortion, gait impairment and altered range of motion. During a functional neurologic evaluation, muscle tests are used to monitor the physiologic response to a physical, chemical or mental stimulus. The observed response is correlated with clinical history and physical exam findings and, as indicated, with laboratory tests and any other appropriate standard diagnostic methods.

If you haven't been in the office lately and have any questions on how Applied Kinesiology works it would be my pleasure to answer any questions. We would be happy to invite you to a functional evaluation using Applied Kinesiology, exploring all three aspects of health - structural, chemical, and emotional. You probably will learn more about your body than you ever thought possible.

Chicken Stew Healthy Recipes

Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew

· 6 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, trimmed of fat

· 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into spears

· 1/2 pound white button mushrooms, thinly sliced

· 6 large shallots, peeled and halved

· 4 cloves garlic, peeled

· 1 cup dry white wine

· 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

· 1 teaspoon salt

· 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

· 1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

Place chicken, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, wine, rosemary, salt and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker; stir to combine. Put the lid on and cook on low until the potatoes are tender, about 5 hours. Before serving, remove bones from the chicken, if desired, and stir in vinegar.

· Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Per serving: 285 calories; 6 g fat (2 g sat, 2 g mono); 50 mg cholesterol; 35 g carbohydrates; 17 g protein; 5 g fiber; 519 mg sodium; 866 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (430% daily value), Potassium (25% dv), Fiber (20% dv).

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat

Strawberry Blast Smoothie

smoothie 1 cup carrot juice

1 cup strawberries

1 Tbs. flaxseed oil

2 rounded Tbs. SP Complete (or any other protein powder)

Ice cubes or Cold water

Unwinding Exercises for your Enjoyment

Today we are introducing a few ideas of exercises or stretches to do after a long day of work, especially if you spend a lot of your time sitting infront of a computer or driving.

1) Cobra

Extension of the upper back and stretch of lower back ligaments. Keep pelvis on the ground and feet turned in.

2) Snow Angel on Foam Roller

Opening of the chest over the foam roller, just enjoy that position. Keep lower back flat on the roller.

superman 1 3) Back Bend on Ball

Another chest opener, respect your limits and enjoy this one as well.

4) Psoas Self Stretch

For our major hip flexor. This muscle has a great impact on lower back function, usually tight if you spend a lot of time sitting.

courage Quotes

Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.

~Ambrose Redmoon

"Success comes to the person who does today what you were thinking about doing tomorrow."

~Anonymous

"You weren't an accident, You weren't mass produced. You aren't an assembly-line product. You were deliberately planned, specifically gifted, and lovingly positioned on the Earth by the Master Craftsman."

~Max Lucado

"Have confidence that if you have done a little thing well, you can do a bigger thing well, too."

~Joseph Storey

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Dog Zenergy

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Gloria's Pet Spa

Gloria's Pet Spa uses gentle touch, cage-free grooming. Gloria is a master groomer gloria with over 37 years of experience. She is located one office over from Dr. Lotufo. A convenient way to take pleasure in your adjustment with Dr. Lotufo while your best friend enjoys a wonderful treatment of their own!