Rosemary Chicken Skewers

Recipe Of The Month    Rosemary Chicken Skewers  (makes 48 skewers)   Ingredients: 8 (7 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves (each 7oz.) 48 bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained (8 inch length) 1 pint grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 cup olive oil 1 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 4 large garlic cloves, pressed 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce 1 cup plain yogurt   Directions: 1.  Cut each chicken breast half lengthwise into 6 thin strips. Thread each strip completely onto 1 Skewer, leaving 1/2" of skewer exposed at one end. Press 1 grape tomato onto end of skewer. Divide Skewers between two 15x10x2 inch glass baking dishes, stacking skewers if necessary. 2.  Pour oil into bowl. Whisk in next 5 ingredients. Pour marinade over chicken. Marinate 1 hour at room temperature, turning often, or cover and chill overnight. 3.  Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Remove skewers from marinade and arrange on 2 large rimmed baking sheets; RESERVE MARINADE. Bake chicken until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to serving platter or covered container for storing in refrigerator.  (See note in #4) 4.  Transfer reserved marinade to a medium saucepan. Boil over medium-high heat 1 minute. Cool marinade 15 minutes. Strain. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into medium bowl; whisk in yogurt. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. ***Spoon any remaining marinade over chicken to moisten. Pour into tupperware, cover with lid and refrigerate if not using right away.. *Party Tip if bringing:  Take sauce out of refrigerator about 20 minutes in advance.  Reheat skewers in microwave in micro-safe container and place on serving platter..  Serve with sauce. No time to cook?  Create fruit skewers with store-cut pineapple, watermelon, strawberries and grapes.

There's still time to give the gift of health!

There's still time to give the gift of health!

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Nutrition Corner: Health Holiday Eating

 

Eating healthy during the Holiday Season is always a challenge but there are a few strategies to let you enjoy yourself, without all of the guilt.

• Bring your own food:  Whether you're attending an office party or cookie-exchange with friends.  Offer to bring a dish to share.  This way, you're guaranteed to know there's one thin you can eat. (Check out our Holiday Recipe below!)

• Eat before you go out: Curb your appetite by eating a healthy snack or light meal before you go out so you don't attack the buffet table.  Eat some healthy carbs (fruits or veggies), soup or some grains to fill you up.

• Limit your portion size and menu choices:  Pick the smallest plate size available and be conscious of your food choices.  A few small indulgences at each event can really add up.  Pick one event to live it up and keep your healthy habits at the rest.

• Make your first drink water:  Start the evening hydrated by by ordering a selzer water with lemon or lime and no one will be the wiser.  If you do indulge, alternate any libations with a large glass of water in-between rounds.

Schedule Your Remaining 2013 Appointments NOW!

Get the maximum number of visits for you and your family!

Schedule your remaining 2013 appointments now to get the maximum benefits from your coverage!

No insurance?  No problem! We offer discounted cash plans to ensure everyone can feel their best.

Call us with any questions regarding your coverage or our plans.  818 - 549 - 1300

Apps for your Abs... and much, much more!

Don't let technology weigh you down! Harness the power of computers, tablets and mobile phones to enhance your health! Here are a few of our favorites apps: Stretch Clock:  a break reminder app is easy to use and shows simple exercise videos that you can do at your desk that are targeted to provide relief from and reduce the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive stress injury, back pain, shoulder pain, and other miseries caused by sitting.   Move It - Move it:  daily reminders to get up and do short exercises with random workouts. Hot Seat:  activity delivered through short social breaks to sync with your calendar.  You can play with friends and there is a reward system. Also, check out Tech Republic for their Top 5 Faves and if you live on your Mac, be sure to check out these 9 Apps for a healthier relationship with your computer from AppStorm.

Understanding the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (Obamacare)

Are you trying to decipher how the Affordable Health Care Act (ACA) is going to affect the healthcare coverage for you and your family?  If so, you're not alone. We've gathered some resources to help you better understand the plan and coverage options to make the best decision possible.

Forbes.com

Obama Care Facts

Covered California

And now the BIG QUESTION, will Obamacare cover Integrative Medicine?  It's a very important question as a 2011 Consumer Reports survey showed that 38 million Americans make an excess of 300 million visits each year to Complimentary and Alternative Medicine specialists, including acupuncture, massage therapists and chiropractors.

There's some good news.  In general, Chiropractic care WILL be covered under Obamacare provided that the state defined health care law accounts for coverage. (http://www.examiner.com/article/obamacare-and-chiropractic)  Chiropractic and other forms of alternative medicine may be more accessible now that insurance coverage will be available to more Americans.  And Chiropractors and other Alternative Healthcare Providers will be considered Primary Care Physicians.

(http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2013/07/how-the-health-reform-law-will-impact-alternative-medicine-access.html)

Now, for the not-so-good news... California and Oregon, currently do not deem Chiropractic care to be an "essential health benefit". Because of this, their state plans do not have to cover Chiropractic services. This leaves patients that are covered under Obamacare the responsibility of covering these services out of pocket.   So while we may not receive many newly insured patients in our office until Chiropractic is covered, fortunately, the majority of insurance patients at InnerMovement are already covered through their workplace and statistics are showing in favor of these plans staying the same with additional coverage for Maternity, Dental and Pediatric care.   

In a nutshell, if you already have Chiropractic, Massage and/or Acupuncture benefits, you aren't likely to lose them. However it's a good idea to review your insurance policy yearly to make sure you're aware of your plan benefits. 

If you do not already have coverage and will be participating in Obamacare, your benefits will be as follows:

• Chiropractic will not be covered until the State of California amends it's position on whether this is considered an "Essential Health Benefit".
• Acupuncture will be covered under "Essential Health Benefits" but only for certain conditions.
• Massage Therapy will not be covered.

BUT... not to worry,   

InnerMovement has you covered.  

 We've partnered with a supplemental life insurance provider and will continue to offer cash discounts to those lacking sufficient healthcare coverage because we believe that EVERYONE has the right to access wellness care to be able to live a healthy, vibrant life.

Healthy Holidays

The holidays are here!  To celebrate this year, I visited my family.  What a wonderful trip!  It is so good to have done enough emotional clearing through N.E.T, meditation & body work, to be able to fully enjoy every member of my family (without the presence of my childhood wounds).  A thought occurred to me when I was on the airplane home, watching the Flight Safety video.  "Secure the oxygen mask on yourself before you help another with their oxygen supply".  This visual, so clearly demonstrated on the airplane survival video inspired this month's message.  We MUST make time for our own health before we do for others! Without our own emotional, physical, financial & spiritual foundation, we cannot effectively help others.

All year our newsletter is dedicated to empowering you with expertise, information, tools and resources to live to your optimal health potential!  We pride ourselves on having an exceptional staff and offering only the best in non-surgical, drugless forms of health care.  Revisit our newsletter & wellness library during your down time this holiday.  And set a resolution in 2014 to set aside 1 hour each day "only for you"!

Especially given the upheaval of this past year and uncertainty of healthcare in the coming year.  It is becoming more and more evident that our healthcare is up to us. Try visiting a Wellness Consultant and adding techniques like Chiropractic, Detoxification, Acupuncture and Therapeutic Massage as part of your wellness plan.  These techniques focus on releasing stress, helping to restore balance, release toxins, drop weight & energize the body.  We can no longer rely on a statistically failing health system, dependent on pharmaceutical drugs & interventions.  True health for yourself and your loved one's comes from education and making informed decisions not by following the crowd.  Our services are unique because we find the true cause of your problem by listening, and get results while honoring the bodies innate wisdom.  Until our next adjustment...

  

Wishing you and yours the Healthiest of Holidays, 

Dr. Heidi & the InnerMovement Wellness Team

InnerMovement Chiropractic Holiday Hours Thanksgiving 2013

InnerMovement Chiropractic Holiday Hours Thursday: Office closed   Happy  Thanksgiving ! Friday: Chiropractic will be closed Massage   We have 3 MASSAGE  appointments available  this Friday with Victoria! - 9:30 am  - 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm  Saturday            Massage                           Chiropractic                          We have 0 MASSAGE        We have 3 CHIROPRACTIC           appointments                                 appointments                        Available                        available    with Dr. Bhatia!                                                                                                                                              - 9:3o am                                                    - 10:15 am                                                              - 11:30 am            Acupuncture   We have 2 ACUPUNCTURE  appointments available   - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Healthy Holidays! Special Offers

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Understanding Alzheimer's Disease

Health & Wellness News

NOVEMBER 2013

This month's newsletter topic is focused on understanding Alzheimer's Disease.  Alzheimer's is a relatively new disease of the mind that has been linked to many current trends in the US.  Two of which are cholesterol lowering medications and low fat diet trends.  Both of which decrease the amount of "good fat" available for your brain.  The brain thrives on Omega 3 fatty acids (those found in grass fed protein sources, fish oil, olive oil, avocado, coconut oil etc).  Without adequate amounts of Omega 3 "good fat", your brain starves and glucose metabolism suffers, which according to recent research, leads to Alzheimer's.  Alzheimer's is also strongly linked with a build up of Aluminum in the system from various sources listed below.  A thorough detox program, like the Three-Step Detox we offer at IMC, is an effective way to address buildup of Aluminum, as well as the many other chemicals we are exposed to on a daily basis. Please take the time to read this month's informative edition to help ensure your health and longevity, and be sure to share it with your loved ones too!   Until our next adjustment...    Yours in Health,  Dr. Heidi & the InnerMovement Wellness Team

Coconut Oil: Food For Your Brain

Researchers are actively looking to Coconut Oil and it's positive effects for Alzheimer's patients. The human brain uses glucose for fuel. Most of the time our brains rely on glucose from carbohydrates, but if that isn't available - because we haven't eaten anything for a while or because we're eating almost no carbohydrates - then our brain cells can switch to using the energy from our fat stores. This energy comes in the form of small molecules called ketones.

Through brain scans, Alzheimer's researchers have found that as the disease progresses and gets worse, sections of the brain lose their ability to properly process sugar into energy. When this occurs, the brain begins to use its own cells for energy, causing severe deterioration and dementia.

Coconut oil may help by boosting the brain's energy supply as it is rich in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). When the human body metabolizes MCTs, it creates ketone Beta-hydroxybutyrate. This ketone helps to protect the neurons in the brain and provide energy to cells (much like glucose). The ketones found in coconut oil provide a fuel to the brain that is thought to be very beneficial to those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.  

  

How to get the benefits of coconut oil into your diet?  

* Take 4 teaspoons per day.

 Where to buy?  Whole Foods, Trader Joes & most health food stores

More information:

How Coconut Oil May Rescue The Brain From Alzheimer's Disease

ABC News

Daily Mail UK

Coconut Oil:  Research on Alzheimer's

Nutrition Corner: Pumpkin Power

Pumpkin is loaded with the anti-oxidant beta-carotene and current research shows that a diet high in foods containing this important nutrient may reduce the risk of developing cancers and protect against heart disease.   There are even more reasons to incorporate more pumpkin into your diet.  Here's why:

• Beta Carotene also decreases  joint inflammation.
• High in Vitamin A:  great for your vision and helps boost your immune system.  
• Vitamin RIch:  High in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Potassium, Selenium and Zinc.
• High in Fiber:  great for your digestion system, lowers LDL and regulates blood sugar.
• Contain L-triptophan:  known for alleviating depression, this triggers feelings of happiness and well-being.

Holistic Treatments Proven to Benefit Physical & Emotional Results of Cancer

Holistic Treatments Proven to Benefit Physical & Emotional Results of Cancer Studies have shown that Holistic Medicine can help alleviate the pain and side effects of cancer treatment and speed up the recovery process. CHIROPRACTIC: Chiropractic care successfully treats the joint pain and headaches typically experienced during cancer treatment.  In addition, Chiropractic helps restore nerve function and boost the immune system to aid in recovery. Cancer Treatment Centers of America Health Central MASSAGE: The healing touch of massage not only helps reduce the anxiety and depression associated with breast cancer by releasing dopamine, it's proven to aid in pain relief.  In a study conducted at the University of Minnesota, massage lowered the need for pain medication.  Massage also boost the body's natural immune system. BreastCancer.Org Pacific College of Oriental Medicine ACUPUNCTURE: Acupuncture alleviates the nausea associated with chemotherapy.  It is also being used in hospitals and cancer treatment centers to relieve pain, reduce the hot flashes, reduce arm swelling and other side-effects of cancer treatment. Cancer Research UK Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center For more information on the benefits of Holistic Medicine, please ask Dr. Heidi who can develop a custom treatment plan for you.

Lifestyle Choices That Reduce The Risk Of Breast Cancer:

Lifestyle Choices That Reduce The Risk Of Breast Cancer: Breastfeeding:  may play a role in prevention and the longer you breastfeed, the greater the benefit.  A recent study conducted in Spain showed that women who breastfeed for longer than 6 months had a gain in life expectancy of 10 years versus women who did not breastfeed.   Birth control: studies show that women who have taken oral birth control have a slightly higher risk.  This risk is diminished after women stop taking birth control pills.. Smoking:  there is evidence of a direct link between smoking and breast cancer. Alcohol consumption:  a direct link has been proven between alcohol drinking and breast cancer.  This risk increases with the amount of alcohol consumed. Overweight or Obesity: being overweight after menopause increases the risk as after menopause, most of a women's estrogen comes from fat cells.  Having more fat tissue after menopause increases your risk for breast cancer. Poor diet:  it's widely documented that eating a diet low in fresh fruits and vegetables, and high in sugar, processed or fatty foods, increases your risk.   Reduce Estrogen in your diet: research links high estrogen exposure to increased risk. Most people don't know that there are estrogen-mimicking synthetic hormones in beef, chicken and eggs.  Buy hormone-free meats and eggs and reduce intake of unfermented soy products as these increase estrogen in the body as well. Vitamin D Deficiency:  a deficiency in Vitamin D is linked to increased breast cancer risk so be sure to have your level check with a simple blood test. Physical activity:  evidence shows that physical activity serves to decrease the risk.  A Women's Health Initiative Study showd that as little as 1.25-2.5 hours of brisk walking reduced a women's risk by 18%.  The more exercise, the further reduction in risk. Avoid exposure to radiation and environmental pollution. Read more about this at: American Cancer Society Mayo Clinic

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month:

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women, second only to lung cancer.  About 1 in 8 (12%) women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society's estimates for breast cancer in the United States for 2013 are: About 232,340 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. About 64,640 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be diagnosed (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer). About 39,620 women will die from breast cancer Death rates have been falling since 1989, believed to be a result of early screening and detection, along with advances in treatments. It is estimated that there are approximately 2.8 million Breast Cancer Survivors living in the U.S.

Treating Acne with Acupuncture

Treating Acne with Acupuncture    New research shows that Acupuncture is an effective treatment for Acne.  43 Acupuncture acne trials with approximately 3,500 patients was reviewed. In the studies, several types of acne were investigated: vulgaris, papulopustular, inflammatory, adolescent and polymorphic. The researchers discovered that when acupuncture is added to a therapeutic regime, it synergistically enhances the medicinal benefits of the treatment protocol and leads to superior patient outcomes.    If you or someone you know suffers from Acne or Hormonal Skin Issues, encourage them to incorporate Acupuncture into their treatment.  (And it's on special at InnerMovement through October!) More info HERE and HERE RETAIL DEALS BIOTICS CHROMIUM PICOLINATE Chromium Picolinate is a source of chromium, an essential trace mineral important in normal carbohydrate metabolism, with vitamin B6, SOD and catalase.  Chromium Picolinate helps break down glucose which has shown to be helpful for acne-prone skin. METAGENICS EPA/DHA -  Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids Supports healthy blood lipids, cardiovascular health, a positive mood, and overall health. Omega-3's help fight inflammation, which helps ease acne or acne-prone skin conditions. Look for these products in our retail section.   September Special 20% OFF

The Health of our Children

Health & Wellness News

SEPTEMBER 2013

Greetings! This month, our wellness topics speak to the health of our children and should be shared with every parent we know.  The younger generation in our country faces health risks of epidemic proportions, sadly from a system that should be protecting them.  American children are given more prescription medications than any other developed country and the U.S. list of recommended vaccines is larger than any other country.  Unfortunately, the state of health for U.S. Children isn't topping any lists.  According to the CDC, infant mortality rates are higher than most other developed countries (ranking 31st in 2012) and appears to be worsening.  A Washington Post article (dated 01/09/13) shows that our infant mortality rate is twice that of countries like Japan and Sweden.  Despite having the most expensive healthcare system, the United States ranks last overall compared to six other industrialized countries.  Why?   This very informational edition is jam-packed with critical research and explanations on what we are doing wrong with our kids.  It also gives ideas and insights into how to make some positive changes toward the health of our children.  We've also included some helpful tips for clearing up Acne naturally as Acne medications are one of the most widely used prescriptions given to teenagers, despite their known risks to the liver.   If you have a teen suffering from problematic skin, we now offer holistic skin care that combines topical skin treatments with Acupuncture.  The treatment is also highly effective on hormonal skin issues experienced at any age and on special through October. I hope this edition inspires each of us to rethink any and all medications and for parents to research alternatives for their children.  We urge you to dedicate time to reading this edition in its entirety including our recommended links, watching the documentary films and sharing it with those you love.  Until our next adjustment... Yours in Health,  Dr. Heidi & the InnerMovement Wellness Team