West Coast Chiropractic Experts - December 2020

West Coast Chiropractic Experts - December 2020

December 2020

WHAT I ENJOY ABOUT WINTER SPORTS A VERY NOT VEGAS-LIKE HOBBY

Living in the desert comes with its own perks. Sure, the summers may be unbearably hot, and the dust and dry air can be nasty for allergies, but in the winter, we remember why it’s great to live here. We never have to worry about events getting rained out or a foot of snow making travel treacherous. While there is dreary winter weather in the north, we are enjoying sunny days, and that makes living in the desert worth it. But when we’re sick of the dust and the heat, it is nice to escape to the snowy mountains for a bit. I never thought of Las Vegas as a hub for snowboarders or skiers until I walked into a local bar and saw a sign that read, “Welcome, Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Club.” I laughed at first, thinking this was a nice joke. After all, the only “dusting” we get is just that — dust. But sure enough, just past the sign, there were about 150 people listening intently to a speaker discuss the best times to purchase an early season pass for nearby slopes. Believe it or not, I am a snowboarder myself. I began after college just about a year before meeting my wife, Amanda. We’ve been skiing a few times together and with friends, too, and I really enjoy it. It’s peaceful to cruise down a mountain, swaying back and forth and gracefully rounding corners. It’s a great way to stay active, too. I highly recommend skiing or snowboarding to any lifelong desert dwellers who don’t have an appreciation for the snow. It’s the perfect way to experience it. Amanda and I also want to teach our sons how to snowboard and ski. We have tried in the past, and I think we just might have the best story from the experience. Let’s call it “Our Embarrassment of Riches.” We usually try to go to Lake Tahoe once a year or so, and sometimes there’s just enough snow for it to be the perfect winter adventure. Other years, the weather doesn’t work in our favor. The year we took the kids for their first lesson was one of those years, but not in the way you would think.

It had been snowing nonstop for 30 days prior to our trip. The resort was averaging 1 foot a day! We took the kids to the bunny slopes, hoping the crazy amount of snow would provide some sort of cushion, but it was almost too much. It just wouldn’t stop snowing, and ironically, there was too much snow for us to snowboard. When have you ever heard a winter sports enthusiast complain about too much snow? We hope to try teaching the kids again someday, and we will cross our fingers for just the right amount of snow. Who knows what’s in store for this winter, but skiing and snowboarding are proof that humans can take anything particularly dismal (like snow) and turn it into something completely fun.

Wishing you and yours a safe and very happy holiday season!

–Dr. Josh Satterlee

P.S. This is the 12th edition of our newsletter! Thanks for reading along and humoring me all these months. If you’ve kept all 12, then congratulations! We just might have to send you a collector’s pin.

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WITH THESE 3 HOT WINTER DRINKS BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM LIKE A CELEBRITY

Homemade chai tea is another delicious option that will wow you and your guests this winter. There are thousands of chai recipes out there, but MinimalistBaker.com offers a simple and tasty one that’s made with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ginger, black tea, pepper,

What do Jennifer Lawrence, Lady Gaga, Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift, and Khloé Kardashian have in common? Yes, they’re all high-profile celebrities, of course, but they’re also big fans of hot tea. According to the entertainment website Yaay, Angelina Jolie likes to make her own garlic tea by steeping fresh cloves in hot water, and Lady Gaga is such a big tea lover that she takes a tea set with her on tour. These famous women might be onto a health and beauty secret because aside from being delicious, tea is a great way to boost your immune system and fend off illnesses. Drinking hot tea, or another immune-boosting drink in place of hot chocolate, will still give you the cozy winter vibes you crave without compromising your health. An easy drink for beginners is lemon-ginger tea , which is a spin-off of Khloé Kardashian’s favorite drink. Ginger is a key ingredient here because it’s anti-inflammatory, raises the immune system, and may even help fight cancer. You can make lemon-ginger syrup by layering lemon slices, fresh ginger, and raw honey in a jar and letting it sit in the fridge overnight. The next morning, just add a few spoonfuls of the concoction to your hot water and you’ll have instant tea!

and dairy-free milk. If you don’t want to grind the spices yourself, you can buy a premade blend. Chai gives you all of the ginger benefits with the added bonus of cardamom, which is said to have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Last but not least, if you’re more of a latte drinker than a tea drinker, try golden milk ! This soothing drink is a darling of health food fanatics because it features honey (a disease- fighting powerhouse ingredient) and turmeric (an immune- booster that lowers cholesterol, combats arthritis, and helps prevent cancer). WellPlated.com offers a delicious recipe that pairs those two ingredients with almond milk, almond butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and ginger for a satisfying nightcap.

What are you waiting for — get steeping!

3 NEW GAMES TO ENTERTAIN YOU THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS SNOWED IN FOR CHRISTMAS? IT’S BOARD GAME TIME!

to know about this game, and Thrillist said it best: “It's the brainchild of legendary Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield and 74-time Jeopardy! winner Ken Jennings.” What a pedigree! Everyone 12 and over will want a seat at the table.

check out these fresh 2020 games, which all come recommended by the experts at Thrillist.

“Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the games are so delightful …”

Those might not be the exact lyrics from the famous Christmas carol, but it’s true that decks of cards and various board games get many families through the holiday season. You can only rewatch “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” so many times before the jokes grow stale. While new movie releases can be fun, many have been

1. The Alpha: A Nature Lover’s Dream Game

If your childhood dream was joining a wolf pack like Mowgli in “The Jungle Book,” this is the board game for you! The Alpha is a beautifully illustrated strategic game where players act as pack leaders and compete with other players to acquire territory and snag the best food. Gameplay is done in rounds that include four stages: stalk, chase, resolve, and advance. The game is rated for 3–6 players ages 10 and up. 2. Half Truth: Brilliant Minds Meet Here If you’re a fan of Trivial Pursuit, you’ll love Half Truth. At its heart, it’s a trivia game, but it ups the stakes by giving players the opportunity to bet on how many correct answers they’ll get. Really though, there’s only one thing you need

3. getCrewd: A Playground for Movie Buffs

getCrewd is a card game that comes in a retro-style film can, and that single trait speaks volumes. In this PG-13- rated game, you play a film producer in search of the perfect actor, director, and crew to make your movie happen. However, the deck will keep throwing obstacles in your way, including everything from flash floods to writers’ strikes. If you have a competitive side, you’ll love this mad scramble to the finish line.

stalled this year because of the pandemic. Luckily, board games are still coming out on schedule. If you’re on the hunt for alternatives to Monopoly, Clue, and Scrabble,

With these games in your cabinet, you won’t even notice the snowbanks outside!

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HOLIDAY HACKS FOR THE BUSY PROFESSIONAL 4 TIPS FOR A LESS EXHAUSTING HOLIDAY SEASON

immediate family and work your way out. Give everyone a task: Someone does the grocery shopping. Someone is in charge of a main course dish. Another is on side-dish duty. Others get dessert. Don't forget to assign a clean- up crew. Save yourself for the tasks you REALLY want to do. Take frequent breaks. When you have a lot going on, frequent 5–10 minute minibreaks can go a long way in easing the mental pressure. Don’t hesitate to take brain breaks throughout the day. Go for a quick walk around the building or neighborhood. Read a chapter of your book. Play a quick game on your phone. Say no to the kitchen. When your time is precious, why spend a lot of time in the kitchen? While some find cooking a joy, others find it burdensome. If you’re in the latter group, it’s okay to go the boxed or prepared meal route when time is short. Boxed meals can still be

The holidays are an incredibly busy time of year. Between work and home, it can feel like there isn’t enough daylight to get everything done. We have projects to complete, emails to answer, dinners to plan, gifts to buy — and family is coming in from out of town. Is it possible to take care of everything and not be completely exhausted by the end of it? While we can’t answer that definitively, we can share a few “holiday hacks” to help you get more out of your time. Put work aside. Give yourself blocks of time to focus on one thing at a time. You may be tempted to multitask, but for your mental health, don’t do it. Focusing on one thing at a time produces better results (this applies equally to cooking as it does to client work) and you’ll feel better through the process. Delegate — at home! You delegate assignments at work, so why not do the same at home? Start with your

prepared with love, and you can get high-quality frozen dishes or freshly prepared meals from your favorite grocery store. The time and energy you save is worth the investment. In 2020, we have more options than ever to make life easier. So, enjoy the holidays a little more by doing the things you love and using these tips to make the most of your time and energy this season.

SIMPLE VEGAN CAESAR

TAKE A BREAK!

DRESSING Inspired by MinimalistBaker.com

Nothing pulls together a salad quite like a delicious Caesar dressing. This easy vegan recipe takes just five minutes to make and keeps for 5–7 days in the fridge.

• 1/4 cup hummus INGREDIENTS

• 2 tsp capers, minced

• 3 tsp caper brining juice

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp spicy mustard

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Hot water, as needed

• 1/2 tsp lemon zest

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, add all ingredients and whisk to combine. 2. If needed, add a bit of hot water to thin the dressing until it will pour. 3. Serve with salad or refrigerate for later!

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

1. COVER TITLE 1. HITTING TH SLOPES

2. HOW TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM LIKE A CELEBRITY 3 NEW BOARD GAMES TO TRY THIS WINTER 3. WANT TO MAKE YOUR HOLIDAYS A LITTLE EASIER? SIMPLE VEGAN CAESAR DRESSING 4. THE SURPRISING HISTORY OF THE SNOWMAN

NOT JUST A CORN COB PIPE AND BUTTON NOSE THE SURPRISING HISTORY OF THE SNOWMAN

old Michelangelo who, in 1494, was commissioned by the ruler of Florence to sculpt a snowman in his mansion’s courtyard. The Miracle of 1511 In Brussels in 1511, during six weeks of subzero temperatures called the Winter of Death, the city was miraculously adorned with hundreds of snowmen. The spectacle told stories on every street corner — some political and some demonstrating anger with the church, many too risque to speak of. For the people of Brussels, this Miracle of 1511 was a defining moment of artistic freedom. But when spring came and the snow thawed, the Belgians were left with damaging floods. The Schenectady Massacre Not all snowmen have an innocent history. In 1690, former Fort Schenectady in upstate New York was

Building a snowman is one of the most picturesque winter activities, which is why snowmen have become a wintertime cultural icon. A snowman appeared on the very first postcards, was the subject of some of the earliest photos, and even starred in silent movies. Frosty may be a happy snowman now, but his ancestors have a much more varied — and sometimes dark — history. The Middle Ages Snowmen were a phenomenon in the Middle Ages. They were constructed with deep thought and great skill because, during a time of limited means of expression, snow was a free art supply that literally fell from the sky. These artistic feats were popular winter attractions for well-to-do couples who wanted to get their fix of temporary art. Snowmen were often created by famous artists, including 19-year-

home to a remote Dutch settlement, which was under the constant threat of attack. Soldiers guarded the gates at all times because they were frozen open, but during a blizzard, they left a pair of snowmen to protect the gates while they sought shelter. That's when 200 French Canadian soldiers and Native Americans approached. Naturally, they were unfazed by the snowmen and ruthlessly invaded the settlement. Building a snowman seems like a simple and charming activity, but after learning about its surprising history, you might find those piles of snow seem a little more complicated and a lot more meaningful than before.

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