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healthy warrenvilleRecently I was approached by a Warrenville citizen who was interested in starting a group called Healthy Warrenville. Similar groups are making a difference in West Chicago and other nearby communities. We discussed the ins and outs of starting such a group in Warrenville and decided that a grass roots approach would be best!

Our mission is:
To increase healthy eating and physical activity in Warrenville to make our city one of the healthiest communities in the region.
Our goal is the have a calendar of events that citizens can check out and get involved with as they choose. These could be anything from walks, bike rides, and kayaking to healthy cooking classes, gardening groups, stress management, and more!
 
We needed a way to share the events with those in the community (Warrenville and nearby), so we created a Facebook group. This is a public group, so anyone who is invited, who has the link, or who stumbles across it is free to join us. As events come onto our radar, we will post them on our Healthy Warrenville Facebook Group. I invite you to  join this group, so that you can take advantage of these events, get healthier, and have fun in the process! Once you are a member, feel free to share it with friends and family who you think might also be interested. 

If you aren't on Facebook, you can also stay up to date with local events by subscribing to the newsletter "This Week in Warrenville", Sign up at warrenville.info, and events will come to your inbox each week.

If you are hosting or hear about an event that you'd like to share, you can post it on the facebook page as well. 

The more I learn about health, the more I learn that "community involvement" and "relationships"  are crucial factors for good heath. What a better way to get involved in the community and form real relationships with other like minded people.  My husband Jared and I decided to host a "Weekly Walk with the Docs" in order to meet people in the community, as we move our bodies.

Walk with the Docs

Starting on Monday April 23 at 9:00 am, my husband Jared and I are going to host a weekly "Walk with the Docs" event.  Come out and join us! The more the merrier. This will be every Monday morning at 9 am. We will meet at the gazebo near the prairie path (across from the Warrenville Libary). We will take a quick break around mid May-early June as we are settling in with the new baby, and then the Monday morning walks will resume. If you are in the Facebook Group, you will be able to see any last minute updates or changes to the schedule. 

If you live locally, join us so we can improve our health as individuals and the health of our city! 

 
- Dr. Jamie

Jamaican Jerk ChickenEarlier this week, we tried a new recipe for Jamaican Jerk Chicken, and it was so good that I had to share it with you. My husband Jared based what he did off of this recipe from foodandwine.com. I’ll list what he did here since he made several tweaks to the recipe. The original recipe has almost 4000-5 star ratings, so we aren’t the only one who thought it was delicious!

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 medium scallions, chopped
  • 3 jalapenos, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut aminos (soy sauce substitute)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 Chicken Leg and thigh quarters

Directions:

  • In a food processor, combine the onion, scallions, jalapenos, garlic, five-spice powder, pepper, thyme, nutmeg and salt. Process it into a paste. With the machine on, add the Coconut aminos and olive oil in a steady stream. Pour the marinade into a large, shallow dish, add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Liver Changed My LifeI’m not one for gimmicks or quick fixes.  Being in robust health doesn’t happen overnight but generally takes making significant changes to diet, movement, mindset, stress, sleep, etc over an extended period of time. However, there has been one food that I believe has made a tremendous difference in my overall state of health.  What is it?  Organ meats and in my case, specifically liver.  In my mind this is the superfood of superfoods.

My Story

I had made all the changes.  I ate a super clean real food, paleo type diet, I slept 8 plus hours a night, I walked everyday, I eliminated stressors in my life, I got rid of toxins from cleaning supplies and beauty products, but still I was having a hard  time balancing my hormones with abnormally long cycles and was having a hard time getting pregnant.  Then entered, organ meat.  I had known it was good for me for a long time and even would sneak it in every now and again in ground beef dishes but I never fully took the plunge.  I decided to start making liver pate and eating 1-2 tbsp daily on my morning vegetables and eggs.

Have Fun In The Snow2This weekend, I challenge you to HAVE FUN IN THE SNOW!!  I remember when I was little, I used to LOVE playing in the snow! What has happened over the years that has suddenly made us as adults so serious and afraid to play? We worry how bad the roads are going to be and how slippery it could be. This weekend, I want you to think about what you could do to enjoy the snow! Here are a few ideas to get you started. 

    1. Make a snow angel…. Or better yet, a MYSTERY snow angel. I love the picture for this article. My mom woke up to this mystery snow angel in her driveway one morning in December. She had no idea where it came from, but found out later that one of her friends snuck over, crept down the narrow tire tracks without making any footprints, and leapt off the tracks to make the snow angel. The angel looked like it must have come from heaven. How fun to surprise one of your friends with a mystery snow angel to wake up to!

Dr. Jamie is certified in the Webster Technique.  webster for moms to be 1      

What is the Webster Technique?

It is a specific assessment and chiropractic adjustment to be used on pregnant women throughout pregnancy in preparation for a safer and easier birth. While it was created with the pregnant patient in mind, this technique is meant to balance the bony and ligamentous structures of the pelvis and sacrum, and thus can be used on anyone with a spine and pelvis!

When should pregnant patients start receiving regular Webster assessments and adjustments?

This can be done as soon as pregnancy starts, or even during the preconception period!

Why is having this assessment and adjustment important?

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