Dr. Kristen at Care More Chiropractic

In January I challenged myself to 11 in 11. I blogged about my goals and shared them here. I want to take a few minutes to see how I did. My Goals were: 1. Reduce my “Carbon Footprint.” 2. Give back to the community. 3. Eat Healthy -Eat “Green” food (locally grown) -Eat More Veggies 4. Return to my ideal weight 5. Blog at least 4 times per month 6. Complete 1 project on my house per month 7. Take a photography class 8. Cross 2 things off my “Bucket List” 9. Start each day my praying/meditating/reading 10. Read 4 “Classic” books this year 11. Exercise 3 times per week So how did I do? 1. I have reduced my carbon foot print! I’ve recycled, used re-usable bags! I’ve made a difference. I’m giving this one a thumbs up. I can do more, but I am off to a good start. 2. Give back to the community. Yes, I’ve given back, I’ve donated food, and again we’re hosting our Food Drive. Then I did something a little different, something I that wasn’t even on the radar this time last

New Years is around the corner. New Year’s Day is a day of new beginnings, out with the old, in with the new… As we usher in 2012, many of us will choose to make resolutions, to set goals that we plan to accomplish in 2012. Many will choose to quit a bad habit, adopt new healthy lifestyle changes or begin fitness challenges. Realistically, how long will they last? According to the New York Times, “Research shows that about 80% of people who make Resolutions on Jan 1st fall off the wagon by Valentines Day.” If you’re planning your 2012 resolutions or goals, here are some ideas that might help. First, set S.M.A.R.T. goals. What are SMART goals? Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. Why goals? Goals have a plan, while with resolutions there are no plans, no accountability, no action steps. However, if you set SMART goals, you will have a plan. Remember, if you fail to plan, you plan to fail! So make a plan! Second, remember it takes at least 21 days to cha

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” Martin Luther King, Jr. Today is the day we remember a great man, who used his words and actions to benefit others. Dr. King is a man who worked to change our country, our thoughts, and our beliefs. He was a man who gave out of his own heart, a man who had a dream to make the world a better place. For some, today is a holiday, a day off work. Some will reflect on Dr. King’s life and messages. Some will use it as a Day of Service. For me, today is another day where I can make a difference in the world. One of my “Goals” for 2011 is to do something every day to make a difference. I can do this with a smile, a letter, a note, giving, donating time, service, dollars… Well, one of the ways I intend to make a difference is by giving year round to the local community. For the past 20 years Care More Chiropractic has held a month long food drive for the Atlanta Food Bank. Thanksgiving to Christmas.

In recent years, it has been reported that between 40 % and 60% of the population experienced an episode of neck or back pain in the previous 3 months. The neck has increased flexibility allowing for motion of the head, however this also means that there is decreased stability and protection in the region. The most common causes of neck pain are a result of are injuries to the soft tissue, muscles and ligaments in the neck. This can be caused by traumas such as car accidents, falls, sports injuries and repetitive motions. A chiropractor is trained to determine and correct most causes of Neck pain. Recently a patient slipped and fell on an ice patch as she was leaving work. Within minutes she had severe neck pain and a headache. She missed a couple of days of work when her best friend recommended Care More Chiropractic. I adjusted her neck and the pain subsided; within a week she was pain free! There is no need for people to suffer through neck pain hoping it will go away. Ch

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” ~William Arthur Ward This was a quote in one of the first e-mails I read this year. As I spent the holiday reflecting on the past year and making plans for this, I saw how easy it is to forget to express my gratitude. I have so much to be grateful for. I have a wonderful job, phenomenal coworkers—our team is the best it’s been in years! I am part of an amazing practice and we have the BEST patients! Our patients have joined my family & friends creating an expansive network of people I care about. I call them my "Care More" family. I was talking to one of my friends whose family is not here—it’s a long plane ride with layovers for her to get home. We were talking and she told me that she knew if she ever needed anything all she needs to do is pick up the phone & I’ll be there! Wow! I am grateful that she told me how much she values and appreciates our friendship. One of my resolutio

Thank you and wishing you a Happy & Healthy New Year! We at Care More Chiropractic appreciate the confidence you have shown in us through your patronage and your referrals. Our mission is to provide you and your family the best chiropractic care and to help you achieve your health goals. Our New Year’s resolution is to increase patient education and reach out to our community. What does this mean for you? CMC will continue to be the source of information to help you become more proactive about your health. We will provide you with healthy advice on nutrition, posture, ergonomics, and healthy living to keep you performing at peak levels. We appreciate patient feedback and have instituted new programs in the works! In addition to handouts when you come into the office we have “paperless” tools as well. Care More Chiropractic’s monthly electronic newsletter is chock full of healthy tips and there are articles and links on our web site, www.caremorechiro.com. Watch for exciting new cla