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ADVANCED HEALTH and WELLNESS TRAINING 30 minutes to RECLAIN YOUR LIFE

PHYSICAL FITNESS versus STRESS

Presented by:

Dr. Paul Juszczyk

Contact Info:

Juszczyk Chiropractic – A Creating Wellness Center

(513)932-2955

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What is Stress???

A force that causes change in your life.

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Remember…

Stress comes in 3 dimensions

and

can be positive or negative.

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The 3 Dimensions of Stress

PhysicalPhysical BiochemicalBiochemical PsychologicaPsychologicall

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Positive Physical Stress examples

Proper strengthening exercises

Proper cardio exercises

Healthy forms of stretching

Good posture

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Negative Physical Stress Examples

Sitting most of the day

Car accidents

Slips and falls

Improper movement

Lack of movement

Bad posture

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To Increase Positive Physical Stress…

Get your spine checked and adjusted regularly

Have a regular exercise routine. This should include: Cardio exercise Strengthening exercise Stretching

These routines can be done at home or in the gym

If you are not sure what to do or how to get started, let us help you or recommend a personal Wellness Coach.

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Demonstration Workshop

How to stretch

How to sit properly

How to check posture

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Consistency is Key

Your habits, not what you do occasionally, determine your outcome.

Starting is the hardest part.

Morning is the best time to exercise. It helps you burn calories for the rest of the day and gives you better energy all day.

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Benefits of Exercise

Creates a better mental attitude and happier state of mind

Translates into more restful and deeper sleep

Leads to a better self image

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Benefits of Exercise

Fights memory loss (Columbia University Study)

Lowers risk of Parkinson’s Disease (Harvard School of Public Health)

Reduces blood pressure (Tulane University study)

Women walking one hour each week reduced their risk of heart disease in half! Heart disease is the #1 cause of death among U.S. women. (JAMA)

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Depression and Exercise

Researchers assigned 156 patients over the age of 50 who suffered from a major depressive disorder to one of three treatments: Exercise three times per week for a total of 45

minutes Medication Both exercise and the medication

After 4 months, the investigators found that all patients had experienced a significant drop in symptoms of depression, with very little difference in the therapeutic effect between the three groups [meaning the exercise group did as well as the drug group!]. Between 60% and 70% of the patients in all groups no longer met criteria for major depressive disorder at the study's conclusion.

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Depression and Exercise

In addition, researchers found that the patients in the exercise group were more likely to continue to be partially or fully recovered than those in the medication group.

At 6 months, fewer than 10% of the exercise patients had relapsed, compared with almost 40% of the medication patients, and just over 30% of the medication and exercise patients. [Exercise alone had a lower relapse rate than exercise and drugs!]

Researchers conclude that exercise is a viable, and at least equally effective alternative to traditional medical treatment involving drugs.

Psychosomatic Medicine September/October 2000;62:633-638.

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Antidepressant Drugs

1 in 10 American women take an antidepressant drug

1 in 3 doctor’s office visits by women involved a prescription for an antidepressant

Antidepressants can have serious adverse effects

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To Reduce Negative Physical Stress

Don’t sit all day. Get up every hour briefly and walk around and stretch.

When you are sitting, make sure you maintain a healthy posture.

Purchase good pillows, mattresses, and chairs that you spend a lot of time on (we can make recommendations).

Make sure your shoes have good support and/or use spinal pelvic stabilizers.

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Wellness & Chiropractic

What’s Your Wellness Quotient?

Chiropractic adjustments help to dissipate the negative effects of physical stress in the body.

It is important to get your wellness quotient & spine checked while making these life-saving lifestyle changes.

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Commit!

Focus on improving your lifestyle in the physical dimension.

Set specific goals for:

What you will do

When you will do it What outcomes you are looking for and the

specific timelines for them.

Let us help you make your move to a better life!

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