As the Holiday Season draws near, I am reminded of how blessed I am to be able to be a chiropractor and help sick people get well.  To a person in pain or who suffers with a health problem there is nothing they want more than to be free from their ailment.  If you know a person who would appreciate the opportunity to make steps toward better health, please send them to our clinic to see how chiropractic can help them move well to live better.  It could be the most important gift anyone gives them this holiday season.

Need a “go to” stocking stuffer?  We got one for you — whole food supplements.  And yes, we realize you run the risk of  becoming “that aunt, uncle or friend” who loves talking health, but it turns out the world needs more health nuts.  And we are happy to supply you and do our small part!

We’re having a toy drive today to  support Treehouse, a local organization that aims to give new toys and warm winter clothes to more than 1,400 local foster children this holiday season.  Today only for the donation of a quality, new, unwrapped present for a child, patiens will receive an adjustment at NO CHARGE.  New patients seen on this day will receive a consult, exam and all necessary X-Rays for a donation of a quality, new, unwrapped gift for a child.  We have music, food, free mini-chair massages and door prizes, so call 206.624.3590 to see if there are any spots left or to schedule as a new patient.

Mark Your Calendar: Our Annual Toy Drive is Back

Give the Gift of Joy to a Child.  Receive a Complimentary Adjustment.

Saturday December 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Join us as we support Treehouse, a local organization that aims to give new toys and warm winter clothes to more than 1,400 local foster children this holiday season.  On Saturday December 11 for the donation of a quality, new, unwrapped present for a child, patients will receive an adjustment at NO CHARGE.  New patients seen on this day will receive a consult, exam and all necessary X-Rays for a donation of a quality, new, unwrapped gift for a child.

There will be music, food, free mini-chair massages and door prizes, so call 206.624.3590 to reserve your spot or to schedule as a new patient.  These appointments go quickly.

If you are giving to anyone stressed this year, think Massage Gift Certificates from Hillclimb Chiropractic Clinic.   It’s the perfect gift to relax your friends and family and our massage therapists are some of the best out there.  We’ve got some special pricing for the month of December in case you have a few people on your list this year.  Call 206.624.3590 to order your massage gift certificates.

December Special Pricing:

1 Massage for $70;

2 Massages for $120;

3 Massages for $150

I’m filling out my 2011 community education calendar and would love ideas on groups that would benefit from my health talk.  If you are interested, email me at matt@hillclimbclinic.com.

Kick off the holiday season with a bit of cheer and a fabulous adjustment on Wednesday November 24. We’ll be celebrating all that we have to be thankful for this season with fresh coffee and eggnog, homemade scones, muffins and organic fruit.

Festivities begin at 7:30 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m.

And for everyone that comes in for an adjustment during these hours you will be automatically entered in a *raffle for 2 tickets to the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Nutcracker playing at McCaw Hall.

We’d love to have you join us, so please R.S.V.P. to Morgan/Claudia at 206.624.3590 to reserve your spot.

*Winning patient will be notified by end of day

In addition to getting adjusted regularly, make sure to:

• Get plenty of Vitamin C
• Fuel up on Vitamin D
• Get enough Fish Oil
• Discover the benefits of Probiotics
• Eat your fruits and vegetables
  • Antioxidants – pumpkin, sweet potatoes, carrots, kale, grapefruit (red and pink), blueberries, strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, oranges, peppers (red and green), tomatoes, broccoli, sunflower seeds, almonds and olive oil.
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids – ground flax seeds, walnuts, soybeans and pumpkin seeds.
  • Folate – dark green leafy vegetables (turnip greens, mustard greens, spinach, romaine lettuce, collard greens, etc.), beans, legumes, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, beets and okra.
• Reduce sugar and caffeine amounts
• Get plenty of sleep – at least 8 hrs a night
• Drink plenty of water

And don’t forget the kids … they need to be doing these too!

Get Adjusted Regularly.

You may have already noticed you are suffering fewer colds, avoiding the flu, or simply recovering from illness more quickly, since starting chiropractic care. There are scientific reasons for your experience, and continued tune-ups will keep all of the systems your nervous system controls healthy and strong.

Chiropractic adjustments restore proper spine function, which allows your nervous system – which is housed in your spinal canal – to perform optimally. Your nervous system controls every physiologic function of your body, including the immune system. Thus, regular adjustments are part of maintaining strong defenses against illness.

Vitamin D is a natural antibiotic and antiviral supplement that helps your immune system fight off colds, flu and other infections.  Researchers now believe that because people get less sunlight in the wintertime, and therefore less Vitamin D, that is why colds, flu, and other infections happen more frequently in the winter – so make sure you are getting enough.