Chiro1Source - November 2020

Chiro1Source - November 2020

AH, THANKSGIVING — THE PERFECT DAY FOR BARBECUE!

I know that I’m probably in the

but this year Eastern will probably win out in our house since we can’t travel. Honestly, I’d be happy with either since I always look forward to the company more than the food on Thanksgiving (one year we even ate Cracker Barrel). The best thing about the holiday is that we get to spend it with family and enjoy a delicious meal we didn’t have to prepare ourselves. As you could probably guess, takeout is on the list of things I’m thankful for this year! Family is there, too, including our dogs, Rock and Hershey. I love being able to take them to work with me every day. It’s easy for me to get wrapped up in a project or stressed out throughout the day, but petting the boys never fails to remind me not to take myself too seriously. Last but certainly not least, I’m thankful for you, the friends and customers of Chiro1Source. We’ve been lucky enough to gain a lot of new clients this year, and we’re also blessed to have loyal customers who have been with us for the full 20-plus years we’ve been in business. My team and I truly couldn’t do our work without you. I know it sounds cliche, but I really do enjoy hearing about how you’re doing and what’s going on in your life. I’m also touched by how much that seems to be mutual. Earlier this year, one of our clients hand-knitted a little hat for my soon- to-be son, and oh boy did that gesture warm my heart. I promise he’ll be wearing it as soon as we get him home! This Thanksgiving, I hope you find as many blessings to count as I have. Whether you chow down on a plate of barbecue or turkey, ultimately, it’s the little hats and puppy licks that matter. From my family to yours, Happy Holidays!

minority, but there’s nothing I’d rather eat on Thanksgiving than a plate of old-fashioned barbecue, coleslaw, and mac and cheese. Up until this year, my wife Marah and I had a tradition of visiting her grandmother in South Carolina every Thanksgiving. We’d usually turn the day into one long road trip — we’d pack up the car, drive three hours south (picking up barbecue

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along the way), eat together, and then drive three hours back — and I always looked forward to it.

Unfortunately, this year is going to look a little bit different. Marah’s grandmother is in a nursing home now, and Marah is due to have our son on Dec. 1, so we probably won’t risk traveling. It’s sad to see those old traditions disappear, but I’m still excited about the holiday. One of the things I’m thankful for this year is being able to create new traditions, whatever those might look like. I’m sure putting up Christmas decorations will make it onto the list! Plus, travel or no travel, I fully intend to have barbecue on Thanksgiving, but it will be tough to choose which type to go with. As you may or may not know, here in North Carolina there’s a big cultural battle over which type of barbecue is best: Eastern North Carolina ’cue, or Western. (You can read all about that rivalry on Pg. 3.) Usually, Marah and I pick up food from a Western spot called Lexington Barbecue,

“The best thing about the holiday is that we get to spend it with family and enjoy a delicious meal we didn’t have to prepare ourselves.”

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR OXYGEN UPTAKE AND HOW IT CAN IMPROVE YOUR FITNESS Unless you're a seasoned endurance athlete, you probably don’t know exactly what a VO2 max score is — but understanding it can benefit athletes at all levels. In short, your VO2 max score (also known as maximal oxygen uptake) is the maximum amount of oxygen that your body can process while intensely exercising.

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When the mercury starts the drop, the last thing any of us wants to do is take out an ice pack. Icing a pulled muscle or arthritic joint just isn’t appealing when it’s 20 degrees F outside, so the best way to keep your patients tending to their aches and pains through the winter is to offer them a warm, cozy alternative — like our Micro Bead Heat Packs.

WHY IS MY VO2 MAX SCORE IMPORTANT? Think of your VO2 Max score as horsepower — but for the human body. A high VO2 max score means there’s a big engine under the hood. Having more “horsepower” comes with a number of benefits, such as a reduced risk of diseases (like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer) as well as an improved mood and better sleep. In a way, measuring your VO2 is a good way to gauge how much you’re improving your quality of life. HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY VO2 MAX SCORE? The best way to improve your VO2 max score is through a combination of interval and continuous training. For example, on different days you can alternate between high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts and less intense, but longer, workouts. However, that type of varied training schedule might be too much for some right off the bat, so the best way to start improving your VO2 max score may be to focus on HIIT workouts — even if they don’t take very long.

Unlike an electric heating pad, these soft, plush heat packs deliver a moist heat that’s particularly soothing in the cold. They’re really easy to use, too! All your patients have to do is pop them in the microwave, and they’ll stay warm to the touch for 20–30 minutes. The “moist” heat isn’t enough to actually create dampness on the clothes or skin, but it offers a more penetrating type of relief than dry heat does.

HOW CAN I MEASURE MY VO2 MAX SCORE? Your VO2 max score is measured in milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute. The only way to get the exact score is to test yourself in a VO2 laboratory — something that most professional endurance athletes take advantage of. However, because knowing this score can benefit anyone, there are a few ways to get good estimates without the lab equipment. High-end fitness trackers, such as Garmin watches, can actually give you an estimate of your VO2 max score. Some online calculators, which rely on the >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4

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