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We love getting letters like this!

We love when we are able to give our patients the light at the end of the tunnel that they have been looking for! We got a letter today that made our day!

"To the Gang, at THE Wellness Center,
Not a day goes by that there you are, popping in and out of my mind. Seeing your smiling faces, and hearing your voices. Keeps me aware and focused on myself and getting well!

God is the constant and continuous presence in my life, every day reminding me He loves and cares for me! It all started by God (of course) sending me to the Brimhall Wellness Center, with each one of you doing your job, moving each patient to healing and wellness. My time there was memorable, fun and most healing. Healing of my mind, body and soul. Thanks again .God Bless and may we meet again.

Love to you,
MC (Colorado)"

We are grateful to be able to help so many in their journey to health and wellness! Thank you for being a part of our lives! THANK YOU MC - we love you!

Weight Loss

A recent report stated that nearly 50% of Americans added "Weight Loss" to their list of New Year's Resolutions year after year. There are many reasons that weight loss may be difficult. Weight loss shouldn't be about just being thin - it is about health, total body wellness, feeling good and having energy!

Last night Dr. Brimhall shared a few tips and tricks to help assist in this process. There may be an interference with your body that is an underlying issue to your weight. You may want to consider having a blood panel done, suggested by Dr. Brimhall or Dr. Martinsen to get a more clear picture of what is going on with you. We offer the panel at discount prices through our office.
Along with checking out what may be happening on the inside of your body, there are things you can do outwardly to make your body healthy, which essentially will help you loose and keep off weight.

Keep a regular schedule.
- Go to bed at the same time every night, to ensure you get the best sleep without tossing and turning.
- A healthy eating schedule puts you in control because it helps you avoid surprises. You plan out your meals and snacks ahead of time, and you eat them at scheduled times throughout the day.

Choose the best.
There are many foods that are good, but are you choosing what is the best. Remember there are good, better and best choices. Yogurt can be good for you but check the ingredients to find the best.

No excuses.
Weight loss isn't an easy feat! It's proven that the 'fast track diets' where you loose a lot of weight in a minimal amount of time shows that weight is gained back. Often times it is a lifestyle change, not a quick fix. We've heard people blame their weight on genetics. Where this may be partially true most of it has to do with our environment and what we surround ourselves with. Again....choose good, better and best!

Find your motivation.
Set your goals and reward yourself for reaching them. Find what works for you and what keeps you motivated to keep the weight and increase your energy!

Call and make an appointment with Andrea in our office to create and set goals for your meal plan! If you are interested in the fliers handed out at last night's class let us know!

REMINDER:
February 15th is our free class on Heart Health

Nutrition products are always 10% off after each class, or you can also order online.

Happy New Year

We hope you had a safe and fun New Year's! We are looking forward to a great year and hope you are too!

Give the Gift of Health!

We are excited to announce that Brimhall Wellness Center is teaming up with 104.7 FM Morning Show hosts, John Jay & Rich, for their Christmas Wish Foundation as we “Give the Gift of Health.”

Brimhall Wellness Center has a gift for you!! We are asking for Target, WalMart, Fry's or Basha's gift card donations between Dec.1st - Dec8^th. The gift cards/cash will be donated directly to the 104.7 KISS FM families in need. As you help us with the Christmas Wish Foundation, we will give YOU a gift certificate to Give the Gift of Health to someone who could benefit from Brimhall Wellness Center!

It's the gift that keeps on giving!

· $5 cash or gift card = Brimhall Wellness gift certificate for a Footbath, Infrared Sauna session,
MagnaCharge or Cold Laser therapy treatment ($30 value!)

· $15 cash or gift card = Brimhall Wellness gift certificate for a 30 minute Massage or a 30 minute Diet Coaching session ($50 value!)

· $25 cash or gift card = Brimhall Wellness gift certificate and you’ll get a gift certificate for a “New Patient Assessment” ($125 value!)

Gift cards/cash MUST be presented by Wednesday,
December 8th at 6:00 PM !!

** Gift certificates must be used before December 31st**

Happy Thanksgiving!

We received this email yesterday and it could not have come at a better time. It seems like life get so busy that I sometime lose focus of what matters most. Letters that we get like this remind me of why I do what I do. All the hours of study, practice, and prayer come together to create a miracle like this. MM thank you for reminding me of the power of a TEAM that includes all of the staff here and you!

Thank you!!
Dr. Brett Brimhall

Dear Brimhall Wellness Team,

It is Thanksgiving time and I just had to send you all an email to express how thankful I am for everyone there. I don't know if you guys get told enough how wonderful you are and how much impact you have on people's lives.

Had my mom not been inspired to call and get me an appointment there almost 4 years ago, I really don't think I would be here today. It brings tears of gratitude to my eyes as I type this to think how much effort was put into my wellness by the crew there. From the front desk, to the CA, to the doctors (Mike you are included in this group because as far as I'm concerned you are as good or better than any doctor I've ever seen) I felt a genuine concern for my well being that you cannot get just anywhere.

I am also very thankful for the help that my family and friends have received from the care of the Brimhall Team. You guys are awesome and I am so thankful to have the honor of calling you guys my friends. Wish I could give you all a big hug! Many blessings and have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Keep up the great work! Miss you guys!!!

Sincerely,
MM

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! We'd love to hear what you are grateful for!

Stressed?

Stress? Yes, please!

I once met a psychotherapist who said she didn’t believe in stress. I thought that was a very interesting thing to say. I didn’t get the opportunity, but I wanted to ask her if she believed in gravity.

A strange question, but I wanted to know, because gravity is stress.

In reality, everything that puts pressure on us, our bodies, our minds or hearts, is stress. Gravity puts a kind of pressure on our bodies. Welcome to earth, humanoid! It pulls downward on us relentlessly making our walking and standing upright as bi-pedal human beings on this planet a constant challenge! This is especially apparent over time as we age. Hamstrings tighten, the pelvis locks up, the shoulders roll forward, and it becomes increasingly difficult to hold the head up. Pain and discomfort start to set in, and so on, spiraling downward.

So is gravity our enemy? I think not earthling. The problem of course is mal-alignment. If we are correctly aligned, the pull of gravity actually works to our advantage! Maintaining structural integrity enables us to weight-train, build lean muscle mass, and strengthen our joints and bones. When we carry gravity well, it makes us stronger.

This same principle applies to other aspects of our being as well. Mental, emotional and spiritual “gravity” pull on us all to varying degrees at various times. Demand on our time, schedules, and relationships are things we can’t always get away from. Nor should we! The things and people we have responsibility and accountability for are appropriate stresses to carry. Assuming we are appropriately “aligned”, we can manage these demands and it can make us stronger.

There is very good research that points to chronic stress being a contributing factor in everything from wrinkles to cancer. This information should be taken into account in our discussion, but I recently became aware of another study recently published in the journal Cell which has some surprising results.

Researchers injected lab mice beforehand with melanoma and allowed some skin tumors to grow. They then put some of the mice in a large cage and filled it with lots of toys, plenty of space and many more mice than usual, while leaving the other mice in ordinary lab cages. I noted that the “enriched” cage was not always a friendly environment! It was very exciting and stressful for the mice, and they would fight sometimes. After some time they measured the progress of the tumors and found that they had actually shrunk sometimes by 50% on the mice under increased stress!

So the point is not to eliminate stress completely, just like we don’t eliminate gravity completely. We find ways to make distinctions between what is important to carry and what we can set aside. Then shift our perspective to re-align with our core values so the pressure we experience as stress can have a positive, strengthening effect on our lives.

-Michael Sanders

Staying positive in stressful situations!

One of the most difficult things to do when you are under a lot of stress is to stay positive. In many cases, situations do not cause all of the stress that we experience. Sometimes, our reaction to circumstances (and what we say to ourselves about them) contributes to the stress we experience.Sometimes we are right in what we say to ourselves. Often, however, we are overly harsh and unjust in a way that we would never be with friends or co-workers. This, along with other negative thinking, can cause intense stress and unhappiness and can severely damage your self-confidence.

Negative thinking damages your performance by undermining your self-confidence. It also occupies attention at times when you need to focus your entire mind on what you are doing. This section shows you how to counter negative thinking effectively so that you can perform at your best.

Stress Diary:

One of the benefits of using the Stress Diary is that you log all of the unpleasant things in your life that cause you stress for one or two weeks. This will include negative thoughts and anxieties, and can also include difficult or unpleasant memories and situations that you perceive as negative.

By logging your negative thoughts for a reasonable period of time, you will quickly see patterns in your negative thinking. When you analyze your diary at the end of the period, you should be able to see the most common and the most damaging thoughts. Tackle these as a priority. Now that you have something specific to work on this is a great time to make an appointment with Michael!

Physical Stress response:

Remember a time when you had a VERY stressful day. At the end of the day I'm sure you were exhausted even if you did not have a physically strenuous day. This is because stress can change our biochemistry and our physical structure. We all have what I call our “favorite spots”. Meaning those areas that seem to hurt when we are under more stress. Sometimes it's the shoulders/neck or between the shoulder blades or even indigestion. A chiropractic adjustment can be used as a type of “pattern interrupt” to that stress response. This helps get your body out of “dis-eased” and back to “ease”.

- Dr. Martinsen

Keep moving forward

This past weekend I was invited by a friend and client to participate in her walk to “Defeat ALS”. ALS is a diagnosis where there is progressive loss in motor strength due to nerve problems.

The walk began at Scottsdale stadium and coursed around for 2 miles then returned back to the stadium. Her family had an electric scooter for her due to their concern and mine that she would be able to have the strength to walk the complete 2 miles. She would have nothing to do with that scooter. I think the scooter looked more fatigued than her. I thought maybe her husband would need to ride in it.

She walked the whole way, hand in hand with her husband, family, and friends. We were there to supposedly to "support her". But as it turns out, I think we felt more supported by her than her by us! I feel she is all ready DEFEATING ALS by doing things that people and doctors think she cannot or should not.

Vanessa, thank you for helping me and others defeat our own ALS. All because of your courage, smile, strength, and strong spirit, I feel stronger and more able to excel through any challenge in my path.

Thank you!!
Dr. Brett Brimhall

Walk to Defeat ALS

My son, Eric, and I met with some co-workers to walk with one of our dear patients who was diagnosed with ALS in her "Walk to Defeat ALS" in Scottsdale, AZ. The walk was 2 miles, which may not be a big deal to you and I, but it is a great deal to Vanessa.I loved seeing all of her friends and family there to support her. I am continually inspired by Vanessa's strength and determination and overwhelmed by the love of her family and friends. I was honored to participate in this with her. I speak in behalf of everyone here at Brimhall Wellness when I say that we are so proud of you Vanessa and will continue to stand behind you every step of your way!

- Andrea S.
Nutrition Specialist

Boost your Vitamin D

As Dr. Brimhall said in his last post, "Sugar Season" is upon us! And yes, “coincidentally” it just so happens that cold and flu season is approaching. In addition to all of the wonderful suggestions from previous posts, I would absolutely incorporate vitamin D into your supplement routine.

Even here in the Valley of the Sun, we do not get enough vitamin D. I regularly test levels on my patients and I rarely find people have sufficient vitamin D levels. A 2009 study of Japanese children showed that kids taking vitamin D supplements were 58% LESS likely to get the flu. A 2010 study of 198 adults indicated that of the adults with adequate vitamin D levels cut their flu risk by 50%.

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin and will be absorbed better when taken with food. Ideally take it when you take your daily fish oil supplement, and make sure that the supplement is D3 Balance. It is the more active form of vitamin D and your body will able to utilize it better. In addition to strengthening your immune system, vitamin D helps fight osteoporosis and has been known to help lower blood pressure. Talk to your doctor about vitamin D and make sure you’re ready for cold and flu season.

Be well,
Dr. Ann Lovick

"Flu Season"

I always wondered why the “FLU SEASON” hits us the same time of the year. It must be dormant during the summer or just on “vacation” like the rest of us. There are several factors that might play into why it occurs at the same time of the year. Many kids are back in school in close proximity to each other so the transfer of the infection is easy to occur. However, why are we more susceptible at this time of the year? What occurs now?

Well in the month of October we have that blessed holiday/sugar fest Halloween. Next we have Thanksgiving and then Christmas and New Years. We start the sugar feast in early October and it doesn’t slow down much until we hit the New Year with our New Years “Resolutions!” I think the increased consumption of sugar, the change in our climate and the stress of the holiday helps us “earn” those colds and make us a perfect host for the infections to take hold.

So, off my soap box…

What are we to do? We can only control some of the above parameters. What we put in our mouths, how much sleep we get, and how much we choose to stress. So this is our opportunity. To reduce you risk of “Catching or Earning” the flu here are some suggestions:

1. Get adequate sleep
2. Dress appropriately for your activity and weather
3. Simplify to reduce your stress
4. Choose your food wisely
5. Take your vitamins
6. Spend time with those you love and that love you
7. Exercise
8. Get a massage or adjusted or both

If you do start getting sick or are sick the following can be very helpful:

1. Take a detox bath with bath salts
2. Get a massage and get adjusted
3. Get extra sleep
4. Take Total Virx (1 every hour to 2 hours that you are awake for 3-5 days, then as you feel better reduce the dose to 1 3 x a day.)
5. Increase you DSF from 1 tablet 2 x a day to 2 tablets 2 x a day.
6. Take probiotics and enzymes
7. For children increase there vitamin C (like Chewable C 500) Give them probiotics and enzymes. Place them in a detox bath.

These steps will increase the odds you have of not “earning” a cold or flu. But, if you do start getting sick refer back to the above list and shorten the duration of the illness significantly.

May your Holidays be healthy and happy!

Best of health,
Dr. Brett Brimhall

Immune System Turbo Boost

By: Michael Sanders

Swine flu, Bird flu
Dog flu, Cat flu,

Here flu, There flu
Scare flu, Where flu?

Red flu, Blue flu
Old flu, New flu

Mo’ flu, Yo’ flu?
Go flu…No flu!

Happy Autumn Equinox! I love you Fall! But chances are someone around me is going to be sick this season. We can’t get away from it. Even when we care for ourselves, our families and loved ones with great vigilance, we are hard pressed to guard against people at work, school or the grocery store (You know, when their grimy, sneezed on hands used the cart you’re about to use now?).

We are going to be exposed.

Yet last year, when my wife and four of my children got sick, I didn’t. Now, I know I was exposed. I did not hold back hugs and kisses when my little ones felt bad. So what made the difference? Somehow, my immune system was in a position where it could handle the added stress of a virus. Boosting your immune system is your best bet to fend off the nasty, scary flu.

Here are some ways to turbo boost your immune system naturally.

1. Get a Chiropractic Adjustment. During the 1918 flu epidemic in the United States, where many people died, chiropractic care was shown to save lives…literally. The state of Iowa reported that allopathic medical doctors treating influenza and pneumonia patients lost 1 in 15 to the illness. Compare this to the loss of 1 in 789 for those treated with chiropractic! This difference was so dramatic that, in fact, in Oklahoma there is “a clear record showing that chiropractors were called in 233 cases where medical doctors had cared for the patients and finally gave them up as lost. The chiropractors saved all these lost cases but 25.” (These numbers and this quote are from Walter R. Rhodes, D.C.’s article The Official History of Chiropractic in Texas.)
   
   
2. Get Therapeutic Bodywork, a Massage, or Acupuncture. I read an article from September 9^th of this year in Science Daily that reports that a recent study showed that adults demonstrated a modified immune response after receiving a massage. The researchers took blood samples at various intervals before and after treatment. They noticed significant changes in the activity and number of natural killer cells and T cells in the blood and a decrease in the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol at high levels can suppress the immune system.
   
   
3. Exercise moderately and regularly. A great article by Kevin Conley, a reporter for the Tribune-Review February 2, 2003 summarizes some of the reasons why exercise is so good for the immune system. Among these are increased lung activity which can rid the lungs of certain airborne bacteria and viruses and increased blood flow which can more quickly circulate antibodies and white blood cells needed to fight infection. Remember that more is not necessarily better, though. High intensity exercise may actually suppress the immune system for short periods of time leaving you vulnerable to infection.
   
   
4. Eat the way Andrea wants you to. And make it the way you want too. And like it! As she says, lower your sugar intake and eat raw vegetables with each meal and in-between meals. (See her previous blog entry)
   
   
5. Breathe! The authors of the textbook, Mind Body Health: The Effects of Attitudes, Emotions, and Relationships (I highly recommend this book, by the way) write, “Does stress cause infection? Researchers don’t think so. They are convinced, however, that stress compromises the immune system enough for infection to take hold…stress can delay and sometimes even prevent acquired immunity, leaving you susceptible to another bout of the cold or flu you just got over. (pg.49)” In dealing with the various stress in our lives my favorite place to start is good breathing. Breathe with your belly, expanding it like a balloon as you inhale and allowing it to relax completely as you exhale. A few minutes of mindful belly breathing can lower your body’s stress response.
   
   
6. Get your Nutrition evaluated by Dr. Brimhall or Dr. Martinsen. Taking a product like Virx or Immugen is always a good start.
   
   
7. Come in for a Spectra-Scan. The Spectra-Vision is a non-cognitive bio-feedback device that uses principles of acupuncture combined with homeopathy. We use it to test the energy of your body against the energy of another substance like a virus or bacteria. We then balance your body’s response to that substance using a natural homeopathic remedy imprinted according to your specific scan results. If this is something that interests you, my recommendations are as follows:

1. If you feel well:
   i. Get full scan each quarter with the changing of the seasons.
   ii. OR get a Virus and Bacteria Scan with Virx or Immugen imprint every 6-8 weeks or as you run out of the remedy.
   

2. If you are sick:
   i. Get a Virus and Bacteria scan with Virx, Immugen or MucRx with imprint for acute symptoms.
   ii. OR come in and buy a non-imprinted product. Better than nothing!

I do love this season when the weather starts to cool down. Here in AZ it is soooo welcome. My hope is that we all can get the immune boost we need so we can enjoy it fully with our families and loved ones.

Peace,
Michael

Scorpions

We have had several patients ask about scorpion stings this past week. Since many of us are living in the Arizona Desert, which is where the scorpion calls home, it is not uncommon this time of year to see scorpions.

Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Chandler are all mapped with high scorpion density. The surrounding cities like Awatukee, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek and Carefree tend to have a slightly higher scorpion call volume most likely due to the extensive dessert landscaping found in these areas.Scorpion stings are common at night because scorpions are nocturnal by nature. Most stings are not fatal. Most complications come in the form of allergic reactions to the venom.

We would recommend that you have a bottle of liquid MiVita Minerals at home in case of a scorpion sting! You can call our office to purchase it or order it on our supplement website www.brimhallsupplements.com.

If you have ever been stung you know how much it hurts! Here's what do to if you get stung:

1. Take an old cloth (it will stain) and soak it in MiVita Minerals
2. Wrap the soaked cloth over the sting site
3. Wrap plastic wrap around the cloth to contain it
4. Leave on for 30 minutes
5. Repeat process 4 times throughout day

If you are unaware if you have scorpions you can use a black light and 'hunt' for them at night, they will glow. If you see one chances are that there will be more. We suggest calling an exterminator right away.

FREE Health Screenings!

For the next 2 weeks we will be doing FREE Health Screenings!

Don't let your immune system down!

Andrea Seibert, Nutrition Coach
Did you know that the average American consumes an astounding 2-3 pounds of sugar each week? This is not surprising considering that highly refined sugars in the forms of sucrose, dextrose, and high-fructose corn syrup are being processed into so many foods. These highly refined sugars are in foods you may not even be aware of such as bread, breakfast cereal, protein bars, peanut butter, ketchup, spaghetti sauce, and even canned beans.

How does sugar suppress you immune system? Glucose (Sugar) and Vitamin C have similar chemical structures; when the sugar levels go up they compete for one another upon entering the cells. If there is
more glucose around, there is going to be less vitamin C allowed into the cell. Basically when you eat sugar, think of your immune system slowing down to a crawl. When your immune system is down you're at a higher risk of getting sick.

As the holidays are fast approaching with that comes the dreaded cold and flu season. It is a good idea to boost your immune system with anti-oxidants.

Let’s make a goal to reduce the sugar and stay healthier!

Brain Function & Memory

Dr. Kayle Martinsen

This month’s class (September 14th @ 7:00 PM) is on brain function and memory. As with many of you my children started school recently. We all want our children to be successful in all they do. I want to go over one of the most common diagnosis’s given to school age children today “Attention deficit disorder or ADD” or ADHD that adds hyperactivity.

Characteristics of this disorder are as follows in the order of their frequency, which may be mild or severe:

- Hyperactivity
- Excessive, often inappropriate motor activity
- Perceptual motor impairment
- Motion instability
- High levels of distractibility
- Impulsive behavior
- Disorders of memory and thinking
- Specific learning disabilities
- Speech and hearing problems
- Neurological signs

A child with ADD may be described as disruptive, fidgety, easily frustrated, and having aggressive tendencies and the inability to concentrate. Usually an ADD child has a normal or above average IQ, but is hampered by a short attention span which results in poor school grades.

Some of the possible contributors to this condition are as follows:

- Dietary (artificial ingredients, preservatives, additives, refined white flour and sugar)
- Food allergies - especially dairy, wheat, corn, yeast, soy, citrus, egg, chocolate and peanuts
- Environmental allergies
- Essential fatty acid deficiency, faulty pathways may contribute to ADD
- Low blood sugar
- Genetic factors - parents of children with ADD often had ADD themselves as a child
- Injury or disease affecting the fetus or newborn (i.e. oxygen deprivation at birth, a
mother who smoked during her pregnancy, prenatal trauma to the fetus
- Emotional issues - boredom, feelings of insecurity
- Heavy metal toxicity
- Cranial involvement.
- The adrenals produce epinephrine and nor epinephrine, two major neurotransmitters

Nutritionally speaking the most beneficial supplements to help in these areas are Total Brain and Omega Balance.

Total Brain contains a combination of nutrients specifically formulated for brain function. Just one of the ingredients is B vitamins which are essential to nervous system function.

Omega Balance contains essential fatty acids. One of which is Docosahexanoic acid or DHA. Many experts recommend essential fatty acids (cod liver oil, flax seed oil, olive oil) for behavioral disorders. DHA helps support the brain's enormous need for energy, and is found in fish oil. Essential fatty acid pathways may be impaired in ADD.

Don't forget: Total Brain & Omega Balance are Products of the Month and are 10% off!

Is my child struggling, or is he/she just young?

It's not often that we view children in the same grade at school to be different ages. We usually think that if they are in the same grade they must be the same age. That's not always the case. I think it’s something to think about, especially if your child struggles to pay attention. Are they really struggling or are they younger than their peers? I have had several patients tell me that their child is having a hard time paying attention, isn't retaining what they are learning or are having a hard time focusing.

It is important to know how your brain works and what influences your ability to focus, concentrate and learn. The type and quantity of food and beverage you consume, the amount of sleep you get, the quantity of exercise and stress management you practice ALL contribute to the ability to learn. I found an interesting article that I wanted to share from ScienceDaily from a few weeks ago.
ScienceDaily (Aug. 17, 2010) — Nearly 1 million children in the United States are potentially misdiagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (commonly referred to as ADHD) simply because they are the youngest -- and most immature -- in their kindergarten class, according to new research by a Michigan State University economist.

These children are significantly more likely than their older classmates to be prescribed behavior-modifying stimulants such as Ritalin, said Todd Elder, whose study will appear in a forthcoming issue of the Journal of Health Economics. Such inappropriate treatment is particularly worrisome because of the unknown impacts of long-term stimulant use on children's health, Elder said . It also wastes an estimated $320 million-$500 million a year on unnecessary medication -- some $80 million-$90 million of it paid by Medicaid, stated Elder.

According to Dr. Daniel Amen, some learning difficulty may be from distractibility, hormone imbalance, impulsivity, or even from sensory integration difficulties. Dr. Amen states that there are 6 different types of ADD and each type responds differently to different interventions.

If you or your child is suffering with this please know that Brimhall Wellness Center offers therapies that many of our children patients are using to enhance their learning, memory retention and assisting those with ADD. If this is something you have been wondering about, please call our office so we can help you take the first step in the right direction.

- Dr. Brett Brimhall, DC

What was I going to do?

Do you ever go into a room to get something and forget what you were after? Have you put your keys somewhere you'd be sure to remember, only to find out they are misplaced? Have you had a great idea but then can't remember what it was?Before you can improve your memory, the first thing you will want to do is learn more about the human brain, and your own brain in particular. To improve your memory without understanding your brain is like trying to upgrade a computer without understanding how it works. You won't be very successful. Everyone has their own unique learning style, and you will need to understand how you learn in order to maximize your memory abilities.

What was I going to do? Oh yeah, I was going to reserve my spot for the Brimhall Wellness Center Class on September 14th to learn more about improving my memory and learning, ADD, ADHD, Alzheimer's and more.

(The Supplement of The Month for September is Total Brain & Omega Balance which assists in optimal brain function. It's 10% off ALL MONTH!)
Join us on September 14th @ 7:00 PM for our class night about memory, learning, ADD, ADHD, Alzheimer's and more!

Last month our class was on our Neurofeedback. This is a therapy we offer in our office that is used as an aid for optimal brain functioning. To find out how it can help you please call our office at (480) 964-5107.

Back to School lunches

Packing lunches for your kids every day may be a daunting task. Thank you to Sara Snow who shares how to help parents pack lunches that are both healthy and delicious!

1. Scratch the Sandwich:If your child isn't a sandwich fan (as I wasn't as a kid) you might have to get creative. Pack hummus and vegetables, cheese and crackers, cold veggie pizza or soup.

2. Keep it Simple:
Don't try to get fancy or pretty with every lunch. A simple apple is better than individually packaged apple slices with fruit dip.

3. Remember Left-overs:
Last night's dinner often makes the best and most nutritious lunch. Pack up leftover pasta, pizza, salad, soup, or casserole. Add a little fruit or veggies and call it good. If your child doesn't have a way to heat food, try heating in the morning and packing in an insulated container, or pack leftovers that serve up well cold like pizza and salad.

5. Employ the Littlest Helpers:
Let you kids help you pack up their own lunch. They'll be more likely to eat it when they hit the cafeteria tables that way.

6. And of course...
Pack a Rainbow. Pack a red apple, some purple grape juice, some brown wheat bread and some green lettuce, to create a rainbow in your child's lunchbox. Have your kids help you pick the foods that will create their very own rainbow each day.