I will never forget that first day – the pain of this sweet, innocent boy; the endless love and concern of his beautiful mother; and the mother’s knowing that little Baby Ben could get better and be happier. By the time the nerve scan was complete, he had been screaming for 30 minutes and was sweating. It was heartbreaking.

I gave the mother a brief synopsis of the stress on his nervous system, and it was completely evident why he was in pain. His nervous system was taxed severely. His mother saw the scan and cried. Although she knew she was in the right place, there are no words to describe the pain a mother and father feel when their child is hurting. All I could do was hug her and reassure her that Baby Ben’s body was going to heal. She was happy, yet devastated on the reality of the situation. This was the first introduction to chiropractic for this family – and wow, how it has changed their life.

The second visit was the similar. He cried for over an hour straight and was sweating by the time they left. Yet this time, he got adjusted – and their lives would never be the same after that first adjustment.

To bring this story to the present, we had his re-evaluation yesterday and as we were talking, she told me that after the first appointment (5 weeks ago), she went home to tell her husband of her experience and the initial stress scan results, and they sat and cried. As we completed the scan at the re-evaluation (which Baby Ben didn’t cry through), the results were absolutely astounding! After an intense series of adjustments over the last 5 weeks, 95% of the stress in his nervous system was gone and his function had been restored! When removing the subluxations (interference to the nervous system), his body was able to heal. Not only did his body heal, but his family’s life also changed forever. This time there were tears – but tears of complete joy and gratitude.

Thank you…to Baby Ben, his mommy and daddy and big brother for allowing me to be a part of your life. Once again, a miracle witnessed…and I am forever grateful for you.

Do you find yourself saying, “I will try doing that, but…” or “I’m not sure I will have time, but I will try”? When you say “try”, what does it mean? Is it lack of faith in yourself? Is it lack of information regarding the situation? When did we start thinking like that? For some, I think the thought process continues as we experience life and that those thoughts become a reality for some. What we tell our subconscious becomes real. If we tell ourselves, “I’m not going to be able to run this race”, your subconscious believes it. For some, this language was never learned or passed down, whether from parents, peer groups, spouses, etc. For others, it may have started during the impressionable ages, like grade school and junior high and may continue throughout life. It happens when we listen, accept and believe what others think of us. We came into this life (for most) with having no fear, not comparing ourselves to others, not caring what someone’s opinion is of us. What changes this attitude? In order for this to change, we need to focus on filling up our ‘positive tank’, so we will not succumb to who others believe we are. When you were in junior high, did anyone ever tell you that you couldn’t accomplish something? Absolutely! Did you listen to them? If so, did you make their assumption your belief? If we don’t believe in ourselves, many times we not only will listen to the naysayers, but also believe them. In that scenario, the one who suffers is us. The best way to make this change is to focus on the good, the great, and the beautiful part of you. Thoughts become things. You have a choice. Choose to make yourself the best you can be so you can offer the world so much more.

What was life like when you were five years old? What did you love? What did you do? How did you think? Finishing the sentence below may open you up to the difference in thinking from then to now. Have fun!!

“When I was 5 years old, I _________________________________________.”

Essential oils

• Lavender – soothing properties; relax your body and mind for sleep, soothes cuts, scrapes
• Peppermint – reduces motion sickness, reduces stomach pain/improves bowel function, energizes your mind and body, opens sinus passages and improves congestion
• Thieves/immune support – anti-viral, antiseptic properties help protect the body from the onset of flu, candida, cold, etc.  It may also help with lung dysfunction, such as bronchitis, peneumonia, coughs, etc.

Vitamins and supplements

• Multivitamin and mineral supplements
• Fish oil
• Flax seed (oil or ground)
• Antioxidants – Vitamin A, B, C, D, E, K
• Echinacea

The question to ask is, “Is this treatment or recommendation addressing the underlying cause of my problem?”  If not, keep searching for answers through a holistic minded individual.  If so, you’re on the right track!

If your best friend were to talk to you like you talk to yourself, would you like him/her?  It is important to become aware of you – what you say, what you do, what makes you say and do things.  The more aware we are in life, the more we will see opportunity to improve ourselves and everyone around us. 

Now, you may be thinking, “How do I start taking the steps to talk nice to myself like I would a best friend?”  Awareness is the initial step to this process and is the catalyst for personal growth.

 “Love yourself, for if you don’t, how can you expect anybody else to love you?”

This process takes some time, which is why this is called a ‘process’ and not an ‘event’.  The first thing I would encourage you to do is to Write a Love Letter to Yourself.  In this letter, write everything that you like about yourself.  After listing the character traits, write all of your talents and skills.  Continue with your desires and what you’ve always wanted to do.  In this letter or inventory, you are ONLY to focus on what you love about yourself.  You will be amazed on how many GOOD things there are to focus on!  This exercise is to minimize the negative thinking and move your thoughts towards positivity, optimism and growth.  Optimists are always looking for the positive in every situation, the opportunity in every problem, while pessimists tend to look for the down side and the problem in every opportunity. While writing this letter, you will be amazed at how extraordinary you really are. 

Take a big step towards self-fulfillment.  The first step is to DECIDE.  Please send me any exciting news or updates.  I would love to be a part of your growth.

 Health is a state of wellbeing with the absence of disease.

Have you thought about what happens when health is not present?  Just like darkness is an absence of light, disease is an absence of health.  The only way to create and allow health is to have purity and sufficiency.  Disease is when toxicity and deficiency are prevalent.  To be in a state of disease does not mean you need a diagnosis.  How many times have you heard that someone you knew just passed away from a heart attack and that ‘he/she was healthy as a horse’?

YOU and only YOU can make the decision to improve your health.  Every choice you make leads you towards health or towards disease.  WHICH DIRECTION ARE YOU MOVING?

Are you ready to take a step towards living a life of health?  Without health, we have nothing.  Email me at info@htchiro.com to learn more about how we can assist you in your health goals.

Which person are you?  Which person do you want to be?  Have you surrounded yourself with people who can get you there?

• Do you feel fulfilled in your professional life?
• If not, what are you willing to change?
• Do you feel fulfilled in your personal life?
• If not, who do you need to BE in order to create happiness? What kind of person do you feel would have a fabulous personal life?

You can do this in many different areas – spiritual, financial, family, social, emotional, etc. Good luck!

•  Define your values.   What do you want to live for?  (God, Love, Happiness, Wealth, Service, Family, Freedom) 
• Define your endeavors.  What’s your plan?  What’s your priority?
• Who can you help by creating and living by this purpose?  Whose lives will be improved?

 Other questions that may help you in getting to the answer:

•  What have been your greatest moments of happiness or fulfillment? 
• What activities are of most worth in your personal and professional life? 
• What talents and capabilities do you have or want to have? 
• What core values make up your belief system?

Review what you’ve written.  If what you’ve written makes you cry, you are on the right track.  If not, KEEP GOING!!!!!!  

 “You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be.”  ~David Viscott

My purpose is to Transform Lives – to witness miracles, give hope and instill power. I fulfill this purpose by being a wife, mommy to our children, chiropractor, manager, speaker, mentor, friend, daughter, sister, etc.  Each day I wake up thankful and grateful for the strengths and gifts I have been given.  

Your purpose describes your goals, priorities and your values.  Your statement of purpose should be a representation of what’s most important to you, what you desire to focus on, what you want to achieve, and ultimately, who you want to become.