West Coast Chiropractic Experts - August 2022

West Coast Chiropractic Experts - August 2022

ONE TRIP FOR THE BOY SCOUTS JAMBOREE STARTED OFF WITH A BANG August 2022

Camping season is in full swing this month. Growing up, I took various camping trips because I was in Boy Scouts. It was a great way to connect with other troops, improve and learn new skills, and create memories. But there is one trip I will never forget. I guess you could say it started with a BANG! Every four years, the Boy Scouts of America has a National Scout jamboree where several troops come together for a couple of days to participate in games and camp. One year, we camped at an old military base. Each night, after all of our daily activities, all of the troops would spread out across the base, pitch tents, cook food, and have a campfire. Imagine over a few thousand Scouts, leaders, and staff members scattered around the base. Nothing could go wrong … right? Well, on the second night of our trip, our Scout leaders left for meetings. I stayed asleep in my tent until the sound of two people arguing woke me up. Their voices were muffled because of the fire, so I decided to investigate. But when I exited my tent, I found my two friends, Joel and Brandon, by the campfire getting pretty heated (no pun intended). Joel said the white gas we use to fuel our camping stoves wouldn’t cause an eruption if he poured it on the fire. Brandon argued the opposite — that it would cause an outbreak. They continued with this for a while. Then, Joel reached for the gas can. It was like a slow-motion scene from a movie. As soon as Joel threw the gas into the fire, we were all diving for cover. When the can left his hand, all you heard was a rupturing and ear-ringing BOOM! "Imagine over a few thousand Scouts, leaders, and staff members scattered around the base. Nothing could go wrong … right?"

Once the debris and fire somewhat settled, we checked the area for any damage. One of our troop tents had completely disintegrated! The poles were the only items left. Thankfully, no one was severely injured … well, except for Joel. His eyebrows were burnt off, and he burnt some of his hair. His hairline now went three finger-widths farther back. Remember how I said we were on a former military base? Yeah, a military helicopter flew over us, casting its floodlights to see what happened. We didn’t get in trouble with them, but our Scout leaders weren’t too happy. We all worried they’d punish us, but it wasn’t like we were tempting and persuading Joel to throw the gas can in the fire! Although our leaders got mad, it was one of those times when we applied the punishment to ourselves. Joel lost half of his hair, and we didn’t have the fuel to use our stoves for food. We had to beg other troops to let us borrow some. However, we weren’t allowed to go camping again — and rightfully so! Despite the dangerous event during the jamboree, it was a memorable time. I heard the “F” word for the first time in my life, and I now know that white gas is, in fact, flammable!

Happy camping season, everyone!

–Dr. Josh Satterlee

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LIVE LONGER AND STRONGER CHANGING THE SCOPE OF EXERCISE

Gardening While gardening doesn’t seem as vigorous as other exercises, it is a hearty physical activity. Digging around in the dirt is actually great for your immune system, and it strengthens your arms, legs/knees, and balance. Mycobacterium vaccae, which is a bacteria commonly found in gardening soil, can alleviate symptoms of allergies, asthma, and even psoriasis. Cycling Whether it be in a class or outdoors, cycling can be very beneficial for stiff or sore joints. You’re able to get your blood flowing and build muscles in the front and back of your legs as well as your hips. Your arms are also strengthened due to the resistance of balancing your arms and shoulders to steer. Yoga Holding a series of poses can stretch and strengthen your muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It also helps lower heart rate and blood pressure and can even relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression. For older adults, a well-rounded workout that consists of endurance, strength, balance and flexibility can help in many ways. Some can even be fun!

Your body undergoes a variety of changes over the years, many of which are

degenerative and can be debilitating to your health. But exercise can help slow these age- related issues, like heart disease or high blood pressure, and even prevent them in the long run. Here are four ways you can get moving

without overexerting yourself.

Walking or Jogging Taking a stroll around the neighborhood or a few laps around the park can help build stamina, strengthen lower body muscles, and help fight against bone diseases like osteoporosis. If you want to sweat it out some more, jogging might be a great alternative. But remember to be kind to your joints: Walk at a pace you’re comfortable with, wear supportive shoes, take breaks as needed, and walk on soft surfaces, like tracks or grass.

Tee Off This Summer

4 GREAT BENEFITS OF GOLF

It builds character. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned golfer or on the course for the first time, you are not going to have a perfect round. You may miss a putt or end up in the sand trap, but you decide how you react to the situation. You can get mad and potentially play worse or understand that everything is not always going to work out in golf. That lesson can even be applied to your everyday life. It'll draw you outside. Most of us can use some additional time outdoors, and golf provides the perfect opportunity. Between rolling hills, picturesque ponds, and lush trees, the golf course is a beautiful setting. Even if you’re playing poorly, you can still enjoy being outside for a few hours out of your day.

Golf is an enjoyable sport anyone can participate in regardless of experience, ability, and age. There’s nothing quite like teeing off on the first hole after a difficult week of work. Though it can certainly be frustrating at times, golf is a fun sport with many amazing perks. Reading the following benefits will make you want to head to your local course, even if you’re not a regular golfer. It's great exercise. Playing a full 18 holes of golf can be exhausting and for good reason. Swinging a golf club works your forearms, core, shoulders, and back muscles. If you choose to walk the course, you’ll be getting in a great workout as the average course length is about 4 miles. You can also carry your golf bag for an even better workout.

It’s fun for the entire family. Golf isn’t just for businessmen. Anyone can find enjoyment in the game. It can be a great weekend activity for the entire family or the perfect bonding experience between relatives. There are par 3 courses across the country that offer an easier experience for new golfers, and you can always play nine holes instead of 18 to cut down on time and conserve energy.

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IT’S NICE TO MATCHA Benefits of Powdered Green Tea — And Risks

Reap the benefits. Matcha can increase your intake of antioxidants, which may help prevent cell

Matcha is an incredibly tasty, high-quality powdered green tea that has swept the food scene across the globe. It flavors popular hot teas, lattes, bubble teas, milkshakes, and even sweet breads and desserts. But is it worth the hype? Let’s find out. What’s matcha, anyway? Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder that has a strong and earthy tea flavor. For most teas, you steep the leaves in hot water. However, with matcha, you put the powder directly into water to create a hot, foamy drink. It’s processed from relatively young tea leaves and pairs well with sweet flavors. That’s why you’ll find matcha in sweetened drinks and desserts on most menus. Here’s a quick nutritional breakdown. On its own, matcha has no sugar or added ingredients. Two grams of matcha contain about 5 calories, 1 gram protein, 1 gram carbohydrates, 1 gram dietary fiber, 0.36 milligrams of iron, 1.2 milligrams vitamin C, and 200 international units of vitamin A. The most surprising numbers here are fiber and vitamin A, which are both 4% of your daily value. Importantly, matcha has a high level of antioxidants — specifically, catechins. It’s estimated that matcha may have up to 137 times more catechins than other forms of green tea.

damage and even lower your risk of several chronic diseases. Green tea extract is a well-researched ingredient commonly used for weight loss, and matcha may have a similar effect. Green tea’s properties are especially helpful at promoting good liver health. Additionally, matcha has a concentrated amount of caffeine — with an added bonus, if you’re caffeine wary. Matcha contains a compound called L-theanine, which alters the effects of caffeine to promote alertness and prevents an energy crash after caffeine’s effects wear off. Avoid the risks. Unfortunately, despite matcha’s exceptional health properties, it’s often used in not-so-healthy drinks and foods. If you consume matcha, avoid adding a lot of sweeteners. Excessive sweetener will cancel out the benefits. So, buy a bag for yourself and stir a small amount into a cup of hot water — you might be surprised how tasty a simple cup of hot matcha with very few additives can be!

Zucchini Corn Fritters Inspired by MakingThymeForHealth.com

TAKE A BREAK!

If you have a bowl and 30 minutes, you can make these fritters for dinner! Add them to your list of go-to meals that celebrate summer vegetables.

DIRECTIONS

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups shredded zucchini • 1/2 cup corn kernels • 6 green onions, chopped • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1 1/4 cups chickpea flour

1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except oil and toppings. Stir until well combined and let rest for 5 minutes until a batter forms. 2. In a large skillet, warm the oil over medium heat. Scoop 1/4 cup of zucchini mixture into the skillet. Cook for 3–5 minutes, then flip. Cook for another 3–5 minutes until fritter is golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter. 3. Serve topped with nacho cheese, black beans, salsa, and avocado.

• 2 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp dried oregano • 1 tsp dried thyme • 1 tsp each salt and pepper • 1 tbsp olive oil • Vegan nacho cheese, black beans, salsa, and avocado for toppings

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1. Never Allowed to Camp Again 2. 4 Simple Yet Effective Ways to Work Out 4 Reasons to Start Golfing This Summer 3. Matcha Health Benefits — And Risks Zucchini Corn Fritters 4. 4 Reasons Why You Might Not Be Losing Weight INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Find Your Focus AND ACHIEVE THE BODY YOU WANT

You’re doing too much cardio. Though cardio is an important part of a workout routine, it can’t be the sole focus. It keeps your heart healthy and boosts your metabolism, but if you’re doing too much, it can have side effects that reverse your progress. Long cardio sessions can eat away at lean muscle mass; your muscles are important for your metabolism to burn more calories. Try to keep cardio on the lighter side. That way you can also focus on other major muscle groups. You’re not taking recovery days. When you feel that afterburn and soreness following a workout, it is the prime time to take a recovery day. Recovery and rest are important steps in a workout routine, because

As anyone who struggles with their weight knows, dropping a few pounds can be incredibly difficult. Even if you’re working out regularly and your diet is great, you may still find it hard to get to an ideal weight. Our bodies and metabolisms are complex, working out isn’t always enough, and you need to address all of the issues that may be affecting your body. Here are a few reasons you might not be shedding pounds even if you’re working out. You’re not eating the right foods. People tend to focus all their energy on burning calories without considering what they’re eating as fuel for their bodies. A great tip is to look for all natural, whole foods. These will have all the nutrients you need, whereas processed foods have little to none.

most of your fat burning will be done in that period. Make sure after working hard that you listen to your body and give it the break it may need before your next workout. There may be many reasons you aren't making as much progress on your weight loss goals as you'd like. But you can do many things to help yourself lose weight in a safe, sustainable way.

You’re eating too much. Your body needs to burn as many or more calories than you consume. Don’t focus on counting calories; instead, focus on eating when you’re hungry, but eat slowly enough to where you don’t get full too quickly. This way you can find a healthy balance between what your body needs versus what you want.

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