Please will all know that we have stepped up the cleaning and disinfection protocols at Aspire Happyness in light of the latest news and insights. We are constantly updating ourselves with the latest information from WHO and government institutes on the best practices. Please let us know your thoughts and fears so that we can give you the latest information.

The lymphatic system effectiveness plays a critical role in immune system recovery. After getting an infection of whatever sort, your immune system will attempt to regulate to a better level within 2 to 4 weeks. This is largely dependent on how well the lymphatic circulation clears out the garbage from the cells and clears them out of the body through elimination. 

The better this occurs the stronger the immune system recovery and the greater the immunity you develop. If you find that every 2 to 4 weeks you are getting sick again then you know this vital part of your recovery is not occurring.

https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/impact-fear-and-anxiety

Take a moment everyday to stop and breathe. When you get in your car in the morning before you even start the car. Take that moment to breathe and relax your body! You must feel it. 
Same in the evening; as you arrive home or as you sit down for dinner. Stop, breathe and relax your body! 

Be conscious to stop and physically release and relax

Over 70% of our immune system is based in our gut health, if this is compromised so is our overall health. One main reason is based on our own healthy intestinal bacteria. Their main function is to detoxify the digestive system and also protect us from other pathological bacteria. Should there be a lack of normal bacteria, generally because of poor lifestyle and chronic medication use, then pathological bacteria and fungi over-run the digestive system. This will release toxins into the system and infect the liver and other organs. This condition is called intestinal dysbiosis. Detoxing and correcting your lifestyle will help to restore this condition.

Gut health is the building blocks to a strong immunity! With the current concerns ensuring your gut health is vital. 

Focus on: 
Reducing acidity
Reducing toxicity
Building natural health bacteria
Promoting regular bowel motion

Send me a message to find out the state of your gut health

Of all the information out there on CoronaVirus I found this to be the most logical; Stay away from the myths; protect yourself and build your immunity. On our website is much information on immunity. We will be putting together more information in the next few days

Have a great week!

Dysfunctional movements are so commonly found and chronically so! Leading to pain and decay. 

To correct you have to change the body image and body schema. 

There is a part of the brain called the sensory motor homunculus. This part of the brain holds the image of how each part of the body functions. This image is translated into the body schema which is the reality of how each body part functions. 

For most people in chronic dysfunction the body image and body schema do not correspond. That means what the brain thinks and directs to the body does not occur the same way. The body respond dysfunctionally. 

You have to reset how the brain controls the body and how the body responds. 

So - How do you do that?

There is a spectrum of mental processing of the challenges in one's life 
- learnt helpless means you realise that the challenges are bigger than you are; there is no solution and no hope!
- authentic happiness means there are problems, stresses and challenges however you deal with them in such a way that you find solutions and keep moving forward. 

Where on the spectrum are you? 

https://books.google.co.za/books/about/Authentic_Happiness.html?id=_JaY…

Such a common conversation - do not play outside in the rain or you will get sick! 

What is more important is the consistency of your body temperature. Take note of the soccer players in Europe. They are in heavy tracksuits when warming up. They only get down to their soccer kit just as the game starts. They wear under-garments that maintain body temperature during the game and as soon as they come off they go for a hot ahower, get dry and warm. 

Maintain your body temperature and you maintain your immune system.

I am always struck by how much starchy carbohydrates humans consume. I am generally very conscious of my diet and yet when my routines and time planning change how easy it is to consume more and more of these items.

To make it clearer here is a nice separation of the difference between starchy charbohydrates and fibrous carbohydrates. 

https://www.swimming.org/justswim/beginner-guide-carbs/

I am not saying you have to be completely clear of them. However, the proportion of your diet made up by them is important. The difficulty is convenient eating or eating on the right. 

Take note of the negative effects of starchy carbohydrate consumption. 

Have a sensational week

Watched a very strong positioned documentary movie - Super Size Me 2 by film-maker Morgan Spurlock. Interested in your opinion if you have heard about it or seen it!

Almost two months down of 2020; how is your personal and health plan coming along? 

If you have just started - well done for your initial commitment.

If you have been at it for some time – have you made changes where you had hoped to focus your efforts. 

All healing takes time and for most 12 weeks / 3 months is the starting point of creating physiological change. 

How can we help you direct your efforts?

A patient came to see me today and after she went through her extensive history of multi-system problem and challenges, I asked her why she had chosen to come see a Chiropractor? 

She said - "to get my life-force in check". I had to smile because it is certainly not the most common reason for why I person consults with a Chiropractor. 

Two questions (if you happy to give feedback) - 
1) why did you / do you choose to go see a Chiropractor? 
2) what does the term "life-force" conjure for you?

Have a brilliant evening

I am staying with a family whose middle daughter has started with Chickenpox. They are a family who have chosen to not vaccinate against the minor diseases and rather build their children's immune system. 

Interestingly, the girl caught it from a friend of the family's child who has been vaccinated. 

Many questions stem from this. Make sure you think logically but let me know your thoughts!?

Rules of Lifting; it is so often that people hurt their backs by lifting incorrectly. These simple rules will help you to look after yourself: 

1) always start off facing the object you will pick up
2) bend your knees more that you bend your back
3) carry the object as close to your chest as possible
4) do not twist your spine with the object in your arms
5) make sure you are standing up straight while you carrying the object, engaging your core and buttocks. Do not lean backwards
6) if it is very heavy consider someone else to help you. 
7) put it down the same way you picked it up

You cannot get a spine transplant; look after your spine.

Most people will consult with a Chiropractor because of the pain that they are in. However further to that, for many, the pain is negatively affecting some aspect of their life. This annoys, hinders or interferes with different aspects of the person's life! 

If we ask what is the goal of care is - many will simple state to get out of pain. However, we believe the true goal should be to restore the lost quality of life. 

So besides being pain free; what would you like to be able to do again that you are not able to do now? 

Keep this as your focus and make sure we know!

You should be able to push your heart rate up and then consciously slow it down to recover. This is called heart rate waving and the longer you can do it for and the more consistently you can keep the pattern going the healthier your heart and body is. 

I sent the document exercise for your heart rate last week. Let me know if you require more information and direction how to do it for you.

Exercising for your heart rate

Loosing weight as a common goal or focus for many people. 

Take note of these simple rules:
1) change the way you eat
2) change the way you move
How often, how much, what and when
3) change your metabolism 
- detox, cleanse, medicate (herbal and Homeopathic)
4) stay consistent
- what you implement, do so for at least 3 to 6 months before you make a decision if it is working.