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Helping You Live a Healthy Life!
WHAT IS HEALTH?
Now that we
have been through another election, more promises have been made about how to
make the healthcare system better. The idea of guaranteed wait times
was one of the main issues. What would be refreshing is to have a
government take an objective look at the whole system and what it
delivers. A better question to ask is ‘Why are so many people in
line?’ Or to get further to core of the matter ‘What is health?’
For a system to
deliver healthcare, it must define what health is. The World Health
Organization defines health as “Optimal physical, mental and social well
being, not merely the absence of disease.” This is a good starting
point. It puts health as a whole experience rather than not having
symptoms or problems. Does our current system deliver health –
care? Or is it about waiting for something to be wrong before
you do anything about it?
As individuals
and a community, it is time to ask the right questions and think outside the
box when we consider healthcare. What is another way to reduce wait
times for surgeries and procedures? What about having a healthier
population so not as many people are in line. Here is another question to
ask. I am already healthy and want to get healthier - Where can I
turn? Does our system support this? That would truly be a health
– care system.
Healthcare as it is
delivered today is helpful if you are sick, having a disease, a condition or
a crisis. A faster time to get surgery is a noble goal to relieve the
suffering of people. But let’s not stop at that as a sign of great
healthcare. Let’s strive for a society that is actually healthy
overall. Let’s start by redefining health and be innovative as to how
we achieve it.
Question of the Month
Why do you recommend
drinking water after you get adjusted?
Water is an integral part
of health and wellness. It’s important after you get adjusted as well.
When the spine is adjusted, the nervous system works better. Often
times this allows the body to flush its self of toxins and bring nutrition
in. This process goes much smoother if there is adequate water
available to the body. Always remember to make water a part of a
healthy lifestyle, especially after a trip to your chiropractor!
Health News
Protect kids from computer injuries, safety council urges
“Researchers fear the popularity of computers and video
games is responsible for an increase in injuries among children,” states a
recent report from the Canadian Safety Council. The Council president
said that long-term health problems could develop if where they use the
computer or video games isn’t set up properly. Read more:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2006/01/06/computers-kids060106.html
Unfortunately, the home
computer is often set up on a kitchen table rather than a computer
desk. The child should have a chair and desk that fits and supports
them well. Parents should also encourage their children to take
frequent breaks and to tell them to be aware of their posture while playing
games.
OFFICE HAPPENINGS
Congratulations to Tricia and Mark on
the birth of their beautiful baby Nicholas born on February 2, 2006.
Referral Rewards
Program
Just
to remind everyone with the referral
of every new patient you get 1 free adjustment. So send in a friend,
family member or co-worker.
Regular
office hours:
Monday and Friday 7:30am
-1:00pm & 3:00-6:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am
-1:00pm
Tuesday
and Thursday 10:00am
-1:00pm & 3:00-7:00pm
Chiropractic Care Can Help...
Our
goal is to manipulate the spine and help stimulate your body's natural
healing process.
Dr. Randall Trester
West
1st Chiropractic Wellness Centre
3-1864
West 1st Avenue
Vancouver BC V6J1G5
T 604 736 8353
F 604 736 8350
www.drrandalltrester.com
info@drrandalltrester.com
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