Alice Cooper

We all have negativity in our lives; thoughts, people, statements that affect us.  It’s what we do after the fact that determines who we are.

Recently, I’ve been dealing with poison ivy.  I’m currently on my fourth bout since the beginning of June.  (My weed trimmer will be receiving a very thorough cleaning this weekend)  While at a family gathering, EVERYONE in my family kept telling me their opinion on how to clear it up or to go the the hospital and take the prednizone.  They don’t realize that stuff interferes with healing by supplicating the immune system causing it all to happen all over again at a later date.  It wears you down listening to that junk for an entire afternoon.  I just kept asking, “even if you do that, what heals the body?”  Every time, they answered “well, the body, but…”  No buts!!  The words of my mentor Dr. Sid E. Williams held me firm that day, “Illigitimi Non Carbarundum” (Don’t let the bastards grind you down)… I say the same to you when the “negativity” enters your life, hopefully they help you as they have me.

This experience has provided an excellent opportunity for the enemy to enter and lead me to wallow in my junk.  I woke Tuesday morning grumpy.  I hadn’t slept well and my hand hurt.  My face showed it, my body language demonstrated it and I felt like a teenager at family picture time.  for the fourth time in two months I wanted to cut my hand off and I walked around the bedroom proclaiming it to anyone who would listen and yet no one at the same time.  …Wallow, wallow, wallow, poor Brian.

Dr. Sid’s words rang true again, “I can, I will, I must.”  I can get through this.  I will get through this.  I must do it.  (specifically in this situation, I have no other choice).  Immediately my spirits lifted.  My hand felt better, I was able to laugh with my daughter at breakfast and all was well in the world again.  My hand still has poison ivy, but my faith (read:knowingness) that at this time next week, I’ll be fully healed is stronger than the poison ivy is.

EVERY time you walk out after your adjustment, you ARE better.  Keep reminding yourself of that FACT.  Because your nerve system is working at a higher percentage than when you laid down on the table, you are BETTER.  THIS IS WHY YOU GET CHECKED… MORE… to string together a bunch of “betters.”  This is why the self talk outside of the office is important, to maintain “better.”  If you don’t know how to utilize positive self talk, start with Dr. Sid’s “I can, I will, I must”;  I can ______, I will ______, I must ______ (fill in the blank specific to you)  repeat it 50 times or more EVERYDAY.  Soon enough, your “poison ivy” will heal to and you’ll be back to maintaining your life.

This week’s events:

Snap Fitness: Kelly will be checking posture at Snap Fitness on Wednesday, July 31 from 5;30 – 7:30 PM

Next Week’s events:

Fitness Together: Dr. Nardi and Kelly will be at Fitness Together from 6:30 – 7:30 PM providing posture checks and chiropractic information.  This event is by invitation only.  You and your friends are invited  Call Billy at Fitness Together to make an appointment, 860-673-3993.  Fitness Together specializes in one on one fitness training.  Be sure to schedule an evaluation with them when you call.