Cedar Crest Chiropractic - September/October 2021

Cedar Crest Chiropractic - September/October 2021

CEDAR CREST CHIROPRACTIC September/October 2021

Dr. Paul Braadt

1028 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103 • 610-776-2005 • CedarCrestChiropractic.com

At the time we’re writing this newsletter, we are certainly facing some uncertainties. I’m hoping the disruptions to our normal fall traditions will be minimal. That’s why it’s important to maintain routines and continue to keep relations going with family and friends. Personal contact, communication, and routines are critical. Fall has begun, and the days are getting shorter. There’s a hint of cooler, fresher air with a tinge of color in the leaves. For me, fall is one of my favorite seasons and the beginning of the busy holiday season. When I lived at home back in the ’60s, September schedules became more structured. As a family, we didn’t watch much TV until the weekend. There were only three channels, and they all signed off at 12 p.m. with the playing of the national anthem … I know, I’m dating myself. Friday night was pizza night, and we gathered around the TV watching a variety show like Jackie Gleason, Milton Berle, and Ed Sullivan. We even watched The Beatles perform on Feb. 9, 1964 — we loved them, but I remember my dad saying, “They need a haircut!” I also enjoyed reading and became fascinated with “Life Series of History & Science.” Then, for pleasure reading, there were stories about Alfred E. Neuman in Mad magazine. Here are a few healthy suggestions: Re-create normal habits and routines that are constructive , like getting up and going to bed at the same time, exercising at a specific time, pleasure reading, having a consistent work schedule, and adding some pleasure moments. Here’s my eating routine: I get up at 6 a.m. I drink a glass of water with a tbsp. of Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar and some lemon juice to cleanse my body and regulate digestion. I use this water to take my supplements. I then make my nutritional shake with organic strawberries and blueberries, unsweetened organic almond milk, and mixed nuts. I always buy raw nuts because heat destroys the enzymes that add nutrition and aid digestion. The most nutritious nuts are walnuts, pistachios, pecans, and almonds. I then add two organic hard-boiled eggs, Body Health powdered amino acids, dehydrated super greens, electrolytes, two tbsp. organic Stonyfield yogurt, and cacao collagen protein powder. I then drink a Bulletproof coffee, which is in line with the Dr. Berg’s “Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting” eating plan. Fall Is in the Air!

Lunch time!

My lunch shake is in a base of unsweetened organic almond milk, Wegmans prewashed organic greens mixture called super greens, electrolytes, amino acids, dehydrated super greens, and cacao protein powder. The reason I developed this “shake habit” is that a few years ago, I had some dental work done, and I couldn’t chew. So, I started blending what I usually ate. I found it saved me time on preparation as well as consumption and cleanup. The shakes are very nutrient dense, producing good digestion and lots of energy. For dinner, I usually have some Wegmans guacamole, roasted garlic hummus with a handful of nuts, a piece of protein (like meat, chicken or fish) with some sautéed greens or a big salad. This weekly routine works for me. It’s enabled me to easily maintain my weight, energy, and health. I suggest you find a healthy eating routine that works for you too.

In knowledge and health,

–Dr. Paul Braadt

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DR. BRAADT’S WELLNESS COLUMN How to Improve and Maintain Body Balance While Minimizing Your Health Risk

Muscle Tone It’s very important to maintain the strength and tone of your muscles. As you age, muscle strength and tone can diminish, leading to balance problems. Regular activities like brisk walking, getting up and down into a chair repetitively, doing calf raises up and down on a step, balancing on one leg while holding onto a wall if necessary, stationary biking, and doing regular gym exercises (under supervision if needed) all contribute to maintaining muscular strength and tone, which improves your balance. Remember, it’s never too early or too late to take action to minimize your health risks, like falling and breaking bones. If you fail to improve and maintain your body balance, you can move and appear as if you are old: Your gait and steps shorten, and you may start to shuffle, which means you’ll need a cane, walker, or eventually wheelchair. Failed body balance creates spinal pain with advancing spine degeneration-arthritis. SPECIAL NOTE: Chiropractic Treatment for Arthritis Some of you consider chiropractic treatment for only your spine. However, foot, knee, and hip problems, called a kinetic chain, can have a domino effect on your joints, impairing your balance. After completing a three-year diplomate program in orthopedics and a one-year program in rehabilitation, I can address these joint problems without the risks of unnecessary drugs and surgery. Handling these problems will contribute to your body balance. If you have a problem in this area, be sure to let me know. If you have a family member, friend, or coworker in need, please give them a gift certificate, available at our front desk, to find out if we can help. Thank you for sharing your health successes with others; it gives them hope they can live a pain-free, energetic life.

“Help! I’ve fallen and can’t get up!”

You’ve probably seen the medical alert system commercials on TV. Improving and maintaining body balance is important at all ages but becomes more critical as we get older. Taking action now might save you from having to call 911 down the road. Let’s review some factors that improve and maintain your body balance. Balance and posture are a coordination of multiple senses: vision, sense of joint position, coordination of your inner ear, and muscle tone. Vision Maintain your vision with yearly examinations by your optometrist. Depth perception is vital for walking, climbing and descending stairs, and avoiding objects. Some of you have consulted me about injuries due to missing that last step, tripping over a crack in the sidewalk, or bumping into an unseen object. Sense of Joint Position If you close your eyes, do you know where your hands and feet are? This is an example of sense of joint position, also called proprioception. Specialized nerve cells, called mechanoreceptors, are in the ligaments that hold your bones together. These cells tell your brain the position of your limbs and spine. This sense of joint position can deteriorate with age and deconditioning. Arthritis of your knee or hip, a bunion on your foot, development of peripheral neuropathy (a degeneration of nerves in your legs and arms), and stenosis (the narrowing of the spinal openings for your nerves) will adversely affect your balance. I’m putting together a sample of exercises you can do that will be available at the front desk. Inner Ear Have your ears checked annually by your primary care doctor or an audiologist. Common problems that can occur include wax buildup in your ear canal, leading to diminished hearing, which can affect the portion of your ear responsible for equilibrium and balance. Your ear does two things: It hears sounds and assists your sense of balance. A deterioration of one can affect the other.

As always, I’m available to help you as needed!

–Dr. Paul Braadt

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Corn Mazes Date Back to Ancient Greece? A HISTORICAL LOOK AT THIS WACKY FALL TRADITION Exploring a corn maze is a great way to get outside and enjoy the fall season with friends and family — but who came up with the idea of wandering around a corn field for fun? As it turns out, outdoor mazes are an ancient tradition, and the American corn maze of the ‘90s sprouted from the mazes of 17th-century European gardens. Don’t believe it? Here’s a quick tour of corn maze history. The Minotaur and the Maze Have you heard of Theseus and the Minotaur? This ancient Greek legend tells the story of the hero Theseus, who ventured into an elaborate maze to kill the half-man, half-bull imprisoned there. The monstrous Minotaur was known to eat heroes, and the labyrinth was known to trap them, but Theseus managed to slay the Minotaur and find his way home with the help of a string that he unspooled as he walked. This story isn’t the first recorded example of a maze or labyrinth — according to the World History encyclopedia, “[L]abyrinths and labyrinthine symbols have been dated to the Neolithic Age in regions as diverse as modern-day Turkey, Ireland, Greece, and India, among others” — but it’s perhaps the most famous ancient tale. If you’ve ever navigated a Halloween corn maze staffed by ghouls and ghosts, you can see the parallels! Garden Art to Get Lost In Mazes formed from bushes began popping up European gardens in the 17th century. They were a popular artistic feature of upper-class gardens in England, more for looking at than solving. One famous example is the half-mile-long Hampton Maze, which was planted in 1690 and still stands today. The Corn Maze: An American Invention Garden mazes eventually hopped the pond to America but didn’t become interactive puzzles until Don Frantz, Creative Director of the American Maze Company, came on the scene. In 1993, Frantz created the “first ever cornfield maze for private and public entertainment” to attract college kids in Pennsylvania. Today, every small-town corn maze is a descendant of his “Amazing Maize Maze.” To learn more about that wacky history, visit AmericanMaze.com.

Inspired by SugarAndSoul.co

Slow Cooker Squash, Kale, and Sausage Soup

INGREDIENTS This healthy, savory soup is the perfect lunch for a cool fall day.

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1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Salt and pepper, to taste 4 cups chicken broth 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp Italian seasoning 3 cups kale, chopped 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

4 Italian chicken sausages, sliced to bite-size pieces

6 cloves garlic

1 onion, chopped

6–7 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed

SUDOKU 1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook 4–5 minutes, stirring often, then remove from the pot and set aside. 2. Add garlic and onion to the pot. Sauté 4–5 minutes. Add squash, salt, and pepper. Sauté 8 minutes. 3. In a slow cooker, combine sautéed vegetables, sausage, chicken broth, and seasonings. Cook on low heat for 3 hours and 30 minutes. 4. Open the pot and add the kale. Cook another 20 minutes, then add the red wine vinegar and stir to combine. Cook 10 more minutes, then serve and enjoy! DIRECTIONS

Safe, Effective Health Care Without Drugs & Surgery

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

PAGE 1 Fall Is in the Air!

PAGE 2 Dr. Braadt’s Wellness Column: Body Balance PAGE 3 Corn Mazes Date Back to Ancient Greece? Slow Cooker Squash, Kale, and Sausage Soup

PAGE 4 Wash the Washer the Easy Way!

THE EASIEST WAY TO CLEAN YOUR WASHING MACHINE Fresh Tips From the Laundry Room

How to Clean It Whether you have a front- or top-loading washing machine is a matter of preference, but it also matters when it comes to maintenance. For example, front-loading machines have a rubber lip just inside the door where dirt and hair accumulate. Top-loading machines can collect the same amount of dirt in the softener dispenser. Regardless of the machine’s style, baking soda, vinegar, a rag, and hot water are the go-to tools for cleaning your washing machine. Start by running your machine on its hottest cycle for a few minutes, then pause the cycle. (With top-loading devices, you want a pool of water in the bottom of the machine after it’s paused.) Then, YouTube cleaning tutorialist Andrea Jean Cleaning recommends pouring 1/2 cup of baking soda and about 2–3 cups of white vinegar into the machine. (Bleach will work, too!) While the solution sits, scrub the door, detergent trays, and any lips where grime can hide. Then, simply close the lid, finish the cycle, and watch your machine clean itself!

Despite being designed to clean, your washing machine can be anything but. As water settles in the machine’s basin and detergent and grime cling to the edges, it can become a budding environment for mildew and gnarly smells. But with a few simple steps, your machine will smell and function like new. Why You Need to Clean Your Washing Machine The most common washing machines are top- and front-loading, and some do a better job of cleaning than others. However, the washing machine isn’t where germs and bacteria go to die. In fact, according to Reader’s Digest, many home washing machines don’t sanitize clothes, and numerous studies have found that these devices can transfer certain germs from one material to the next.

However, by cleaning your washing machine, you can remove bacterial buildup, residue, and mildew buildup. (No more

gross smell!) Furthermore, regular cleaning protects it from damage due to grime accumulation.

Get more washing machine cleaning tips from your device’s manufacturer.

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