Patient Appreciation Week
Monday, March 22nd thru Saturday, March 27th
New and Existing Patients are invited for food, fun and the following specials:
$25 for One Adjustment
$25 for A Chiropractic Examination
$75 X-Rays (as needed)
$10 Off A One Hour Massage (cash rate)
Hope you and your friends and family can join us!!
Top 11 Recommendations For Avoiding The Flu
1. Optimize your vitamin D level
Adequate levels of Vitamin D are essential for our immune systems to function optimally. Unfortunately there are no significant dietary sources of Vitamin D. Most of our intake comes from exposure to sunlight. If you live far from the equator, you simply don’t get enough sun through Fall and Winter to make all the vitamin D you need. So unless you supplement during this period, your innate immunity will be compromised. Vitamin D plays such a crucial role in so many aspects of your body’s functioning, that supplementing with it makes sense whether you decide to get the flu shot or not.
We know that influenza always gets worse during the winter months. Now there is good evidence to suggest that this is because as sunlight hours lessen during the winter, the people living in the northern hemisphere become vitamin D deficient and are susceptible to influenza infections of all kinds. There is also some evidence that supplementation with a sufficient amount of vitamin D can help to prevent the onset of a flu or cold. The current recommendations from the Food and Nutrition Board of the U.S. Institute of Medicine: from 200 to 600 IU/day depending on one’s age, are way too low. To optimize your vitamin D levels, you will need to take 2,000 IU of a Vitamin D3 supplement daily.
2. Get adequate sleep, this is an indispensable requirement for a strong immune system.
3. Get adequate exercise, this keeps you robust.
4. Take actions to lower your stress levels.
Do breathing exercises, meditate, practice yoga, spend time doing something that makes you happy. Feeling spent, overwhelmed, and/or mentally run down has a causal relationship to your physical health.
5. Wash your hands frequently.
It decreases your likelihood of spreading a virus to your nose, mouth or other people. Be sure you don’t use antibacterial soap because of the risk of creating resistant bacteria.
6. Avoid sugar and processed foods as they decrease your immune function dramatically.
7. Eat phytonutrient rich meals (lots of colorful salads and dark greens).
8. Eat lots of garlic, it works as a broad spectrum antibiotic.
9. Take a probiotic daily (look for one with 10-20 billion organisms).
A strong immune system relies heavily on having a strong foundation in the gut.
10. Keep a supply of antiviral herbal supplements on hand.
Antiviral herbs do not cause resistant strains because they are multifaceted and contain literally thousands of different medicinal compounds. They are able to attack viruses with a full spectrum of synergistic substances. Andrographis, Olive leaf extract, Grapefruit seed extract and Elderberry extract, all have antiviral properties. Use them as a preventative measure, whenever you travel (airports) or enter a potentially compromised environment such as a large office, auditorium, stadium, theater etc.
11. Get Adjusted!
A healthy nervous system is key in supporting a healthy immune system. Get your entire family checked for subluxations!
Check out this and more in our Fall newsletter going out in the mail later this week. Not on our mailing list…send us an email and we will add you :)
Happy Birthday, Chiropractic!! The first chiropractic adjustment was given to a janitor, Harvey Lillard on this day, September, 18, 1895. Harvey had lost his hearing due to an injury years earlier and as a result of his adjustment by D.D. Palmer, he was able to hear again!! Find out more about chiropractic history with this link to the WCA (World Chiropractic Alliance)… http://www.worldchiropracticalliance.org/consumer/history.htm
Leslie Gallaher, LMP
We are excited to welcome Leslie Gallaher, LMP back to VanQuaethem Chiropractic! Leslie will be available the first Saturday of every month starting in October. She is an amazing massage therapist that specializes in deep tissue and pregnancy massage. Leslie is, also, a participating provider with most insurance companies.
Our office will be closed on Saturday, September 5th and Monday, September 7th for Labor Day Weekend. Hope you have a safe and fun holiday!!
We would like to give a huge THANKS to everyone for making our school supply drive for Treehouse a huge success. Can’t wait to do even better next year!! 
2009 School Supply Drive
At VanQuaethem Chiropractic, we truly believe that chiropractic gives children and adults the leading edge in life, just like it has for you.
Chiropractic can be beneficial for the overall health and general well being for children, as well as, helping with increased athletic ability, ear infections, colic, scoliosis, asthma, allergies and hyperactivity disorders.
Invitation for Potential New Patients
If you know a child or adult who is not already under chiropractic care, please refer them to our office on the week of August 24th - 29th
In exchange for 5 school supplies or new articles of clothing and a reduced fee of only $75, they will receive a health history, a chiropractic examination, x-rays (if needed), initial adjustment and personalized doctor’s report to determine if they can benefit from chiropractic care. Retail value: $235.00
(There is no obligation to continue chiropractic care)
Invitation for our wonderful existing patients
During the week of August 24th – 29th, if you are an adult or child that has been adjusted in the last 12 months; in exchange for 5 school supplies or new articles of clothing, your adjustment is only $25.00. This is your special day.
All school supplies will be donated to
Treehouse For Kids,
An organization supporting foster children in our area
Please call us at 206-726-9595 to reserve appointment
VanQuaethem Chiropractic
2914 E. Madison St, #109
Seattle, WA 98112
LET US HELP YOUR FAMILY WHILE HELPING OUR COMMUNITY WITH MUCH NEEDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CLOTHING, OR DONATIONS……
Hee Jung and Anderson
Hee Jung, a local nurse, and her husband, Bryn, have been patients for years and recently brought in their newest addition, Anderson, for his first adjustment. Anderson suffers from reflux, a common problem for infants, that can be helped with chiropractic adjustments. They felt it was important to keep their little man drug-free and he is benefiting from this natural approach.
Daniela Dusak, LMP
WELCOME Daniela Dusak, LMP!!
We are very excited Daniela is joing our office in mid-August and will be available for massage on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Find out more about her on our staff page.
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