Wishing you all a wonderful Holiday season and best wishes for the
New Year!

Dr. Lynn

What can chiropractic do for me?

Help keep you youthful and healthy
All your life you've gotten your teeth, eyes, hearing, blood pressure and heart checked...how many years has it been since you've had your spine checked? Unfortunately most of us have never had this done - and it shows!

Most people's spines are suffering from a lifetime of neglect, and as a result discs are thinning, there is spinal degeneration (osteoarthritis), nerves are stressed and unhealthy, posture is off, energy is low, diseases are developing and premature aging is setting in.

Subluxations are distortions in your body structure that can stress and weaken your bones, nerves, muscles, ligaments, discs, joints and even internal organs, including your brain. The effects can be immediate or they may take time - it depends on many factors such as age, diet and lifestyle.

Regular chiropractic checkups and adjustments can ensure that you and your loved ones live without subluxations, keeping your resistance to disease high and ensuring your body works at its optimum.

Eat more and still lose weight?

The holidays are coming up and with that, so may our weight. To recover quickly or to have damage control over the holidays, you may want to try Volumetrics. Volumetrics means eating foods that have low calories + more volume =more filling. These foods are low density. Water has the density of zero, so foods with a lot of water are great choices. Examples are healthy soups (eat prior to the main course), nonfat milk, stews, veggies, fruits (especially melons and strawberries). Even though raisins are dried grapes, you can have 2/3 cup of grapes vs. ¼ cup of raisins with the same amount of calories. When you see a chip platter, grab a few veggies off the veggie plate first. By eating high water foods, you can eat more and still lose weight. Of course, have low water foods like your sweets, chips, nuts, and cheese; just eat them sparingly.

Meet Tanya Fakhouri

I'm Tanya Fakhouri, a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer with over 15 years experience. My company, TNT Wellness Group, is a Concierge Wellness Program where I go where you need me to go; whether it be the office, home or nearby gym. I also do nutrition analysis for restaurants and bakeries so they can put the nutrition facts on their website or menu. I'll be writing a message on Dr. Lynn's newsletter so contact me if you have a dietetic or fitness question or know of a restaurant where you would like to see the nutrition facts and I'll pay them a visit.

T: 310-356-9515 W: www.tntwellnessgroup.com
E-mail me at: tanya@tntwellnessgroup.com

Three important reasons to avoid the flu shot:
1. The flu shot contains mercury, formaldehyde, gelatin and traces of chicken cells.
2. The flu shot contains viral contaminants that have been linked to cancer.
3. You can get the flu shot - and all the risks that go with it - and still get the flu.

Flu shot does not save lives in the elderly
The flu vaccine isn't preventing death in the elderly population, the "high risk group" that is told to get a flu shot to reduce mortality, according to a study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. (1)

Although immunization rates in those over 65 have increased 50% in the past 20 years, there has been no decline in flu-related deaths. Mortality rates for those over 85 between 1968 and 2001 showed no change as well. The authors add: "Studies substantially overestimate vaccination benefit"; a diplomatic way of saying it's useless.
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If you get the flu, avoid aspirin and acetaminophen (Tylenol™ & others)

Flu sufferers who lower their fevers with aspirin or Tylenol stay sick an average of 3½ days longer than those who do not take the drugs. (2) The purpose of a fever is to fight infection and cleanse the body of toxins. Why interfere?

Getting the flu gives you protection against cancer
Scientists discovered that those with a history of colds and flu also had less breast, colon, rectal, stomach and ovarian cancer.

A history of common colds or gastro-enteric influenza prior to the interview was found to be associated with a decreased cancer risk. (3)

In another study, subjects who reported a history of colds, flu and other infectious diseases had a 30% reduction in risk of brain tumor. (4)

Long-term consequences of flu shots - immune system damage?
Researchers have discovered that repeated vaccination at a young age substantially increases the risk of influenza at older ages. However, getting the infection naturally appears to strengthen the immune system and decreases the risk of being re-infected. Natural is better. (5) Note: The authors did not even look for an Alzheimer's-flu shot connection.

Ineffective flu shots?
Does the flu shot prevent death and illness? The elderly over age 70, who account for 90% of all flu related deaths, may not be protected at all. Flu vaccine use by the elderly increased from 15% to 65% in the US since 1980 but there is no decrease in influenza-related mortality. The few clinical trials that have included elderly people have indicated there is a decrease in antibody responses (and therefore reduced clinical benefit) from flu vaccination as people age beyond 70. (6)

Many people who wish to avoid medical suppressive therapies such as aspirin, acetaminophen, antihistamines, decongestants and other drugs designed to prevent symptoms instead turn to nutrition, chiropractic, homeopathy, naturopathy, acupuncture and many other natural "expressive" healthcare systems so their bodies will get the full benefit from their symptoms - cleansing, healing and improved health.

A TEST FOR OLD KIDS
The answers are printed below, but don't cheat.

1. After the Lone Ranger saved the day grateful citizens asked, who was that masked man? Someone would answer, I don't know, but he left this behind. What did he leave behind?________________.
2. When the Beatles first came to the U.S. in early 1964, we all watched them on The ________ Show.
3. "Get your kicks, ___________________."
4. "The story you are about to see is true. The names have been changed___________________."
5. "In the jungle, the mighty jungle, ________________."
6. After the Twist, The Mashed Potato, and the Watusi, we "danced" under a stick that was lowered as low as we could go in a dance called the "_____________."
7. "N_E_S_T_L_E_S, Nestle's makes the very best _______________."
8. Satchmo was America 's "Ambassador of Goodwill." Our parents shared this great jazz trumpet player with us. His name was _________________.
9. What takes a licking and keeps on ticking? __________________.
10. Red Skelton's hobo character was named __________________ and Red always ended his television show by saying, "Good Night, and "________ ________".
11. Some Americans who protested the Vietnam War did so by burning their______________.
12. The cute little car with the engine in the back and the trunk in the front was called the VW. What other names did it go by? ____________ & _______________.
13. In 1971, Don MacLean sang about, "the day the music died." This was a tribute to _____________.
14. We can remember the first satellite placed into orbit. The Russia ns did it. It was called _________.
15. One of the big fads of the late 50's and 60's was a large plastic ring that we twirled around our waist. It was called the ________________. !

ANSWERS:
1. The Lone Ranger left behind a silver bullet, 2. The Ed Sullivan Show 3. On Route 66 4. To protect the innocent,5. The Lion Sleeps Tonight,6. The limbo, 7. Chocolate 8. Louis Armstrong, 9. The Timex watch
10. Freddy, The Freeloader, and "Good Night, and may God Bless.",11. Draft cards (Bras were also burned.),12. Beetle or Bug,13. Buddy Holly,14. Sputnik,15. Hoola-hoop