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Dr. Rita
Awender
Awender Chiropractic
1746 Orange Tree Lane
Redlands CA, 92374
(909) 793-7246
drritaawender@gmail.com
www.click4chiro.com
The Cost of Back Pain
Back pain can affect much more than just the back. The condition may
exacerbate other health problems or cause complications such as
depression. Therefore, the amount of money spent specifically on
back-pain care does not necessarily reflect the total costs of
treating back pain.
In a recent study, researchers from Duke University and the
University of North Carolina used data from a national survey to
calculate the total annual medical costs of Americans without back
pain compared with those who had back pain.
Individuals with back pain had higher costs in all six Categories
than did those with no back pain. (Back pain was considered any back
disorder, disk disorder, or back injury.)
Combining costs from all six categories, people with back pain spent
60% more on medical care in 2009 than did those with no back pain
($3,498 vs.$2,178 per person). Extrapolating these data to the
entire U.S. population, the researchers concluded that people with
back pain spend about $91 billion annually on health care, only $26
billion of which is spent directly on treating back pain.
But the true cost is even higher. In fact, back pain may be the most
expensive health problem in the United States because this figure
does not take into account indirect costs of back pain, such as loss
of productivity.
Meet the
Staff
Dr.
Rita Awender graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los
Angeles 17 years ago. She specializes in wellness care for the
entire family. Her goal is to help each patient live their
healthiest life through a natural approach of chiropractic, exercise
and nutrition. Dr. Rita Awender was born and raised in the Inland
Empire and loves practicing in the Redlands area.
Barbara Heckmaier has been helping patients through massage therapy
for many years. Her caring and sympathetic nature lets patients know
how much she cares for them.
Lorraine Green has enjoyed making massage therapy her second career.
She loves helping others feel better and has been a great asset to
our office.
Patty Davila devotes her time to insurance and marketing matters.
Her organizational and customer service skills have been of great
benefit to our office. She is extremely busy with her family and
volunteer work.
Cynthia Vanhnarath is our newest staff member to join our team. She
has been a quick lerner and has taken over running the front office
and patient care. Her sweet and caring personality always brings a
smile to our patients. We are very fortunate to have her on board.
-JJ Virgin, PhD, CNS/Celebrity Wellness Expert
In my work on the Dr. Phil Show, the entire crew utilizes
Chiropractic care. We have directly seen its positive effects on our
own health and well being. But more so, we have keenly observed
those guests on the show in our "Biggest Loser" segments that do not
use Chiropractic care. The difference in overall health is markedly
different.
It is my sincerest suggestion to you that the greatest gift you can
give yourself, and those of whom you love, as well as those that
love you, is the gift of health and well being.Your Chiropractor is
an expert in these areas. Please ask for suggestions to make your
life and the life of your loved ones the very best it can be.
Making resolutions is like deciding to start your diet on Monday.
Sunday becomes a total free for all of debauchery in preparation for
the austerity. When you know that you are going to “start a diet,
join the gym, start going to bed earlier” come January 1, it gives
you permission to live it up as much as possible before then.
We don’t change overnight, we change over time by incorporating
small, simple action steps into our daily life until they become
completely habitual. These small steps ultimately and cumulatively
add up to big change over time.
So let’s dump the idea of these overwhelming resolutions and instead
set an intention that inspires you into taking these action steps.
For example, if your intention for 2011 is to lose weight, clearly
identify how much weight you want to lose AND what losing this
weight will do for you (e.g. boost your confidence, reclaim your
wardrobe, improve your dating life, etc.)
Then make a list of simple action steps that will support this goal
and build them into your life one by one. Do not add a new one until
you have fully incorporated the previous one. Some of my favorite
actions steps that will significantly impact weight loss are:
1-Set your alarm clock an hour before you need to go to bed to
ensure that you power down and get your 7-9 hours of quality sleep
2-Carry a water bottle around to ensure that you drink 64 ounces or
more of pure spring water in between meals
Gradually increase your fiber intake by incorporating raw nuts and
seeds, legumes, berries, apples and non starchy veggies into your
diet.
3-Start the day with a healthy smoothie that includes protein, fiber
and healthy fat.
4-Increase your non starchy vegetables to get 5-10 servings per day
5-Build in bliss time daily to help lower those stress hormones
6-Stop eating 2-3 hours before bedtime. If you habitually snack at
this time, replace this with pleasurable non-food activity.
7-Get the enemy out of the house – if that candy isn’t in the
pantry, nightstand table or … glove box, you can’t eat it (or at
least not as easily!)
8-Be sure to keep a journal. Write your intention in big bold
letters at the front. Be clear on why you are doing this and what it
will do for you. Find a picture of the body you aspire to have and
paste your face on it and put it in the book. Record your current
action step daily until it becomes truly habitual.
Don’t wait to start this! Do it now and you will be starting the new
year already ahead!
The Effects of Sugar on your Children
"Lick the Sugar Habit” by Nancy Appleton, PhD warns of the negative
often dangerous effects of sugar on the body. In addition to
throwing off the body’s homeostasis [balance], excess sugar may
result in a number of other significant consequences. Using
documentation from a variety of medical journals and other
scientific publications, I have summed up the consequences of a body
out of homeostasis due to eating excess sugar. You might make a copy
of this list and put it on your refrigerator or tape it to the
pantry door you keep your sugar bowl.”
-Sugar can suppress the immune system.
-Sugar can upset the body’s mineral balance.
-Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, concentration difficulties,
and crankiness in children.
-Sugar can cause drowsiness and decrease activity in children.
-Sugar can adversely affect children’s school grade.
-Sugar contributes to a weakened defense against bacterial
infection.
-Sugar interferes with the absorption of calcium and magnesium.
-Sugar can weaken eyesight.
-Sugar can promote tooth decay.
-Sugar can contribute to weight gain and obesity.
-Sugar can cause appendicitis.
-Sugar can lead to periodontal disease.
-Sugar can decrease growth hormone.
-Sugar cause food allergies.
-Sugar can cause constipation.
-Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines.
-Sugar can cause depression.
Holiday Coupon
In January we continue our Holiday Coupon Program. The Holiday
season is a time of year to enjoy family and friends, but also a
time of year we tend to forget ourselves and our health.
To counter this trend January will feature our Holiday Coupon
program.. The Holiday Coupon enables any family member, friend or
loved one you refer, to receive their first visit complimentary.
(Normally $65) This includes consultation, examination, and any
needed x-rays.
When you or the person you wish to send in calls in for their
appointment, simply have them mention the Holiday Coupon program.
Please call our office for your appointment today!
We want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for referring
your family and friends to us!! We are honored by your confidence in
us and we thank you for your generosity and your loving concern for
others.
We extend a warm welcome to all of our new practice members!!!
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