February 2nd, 2012
January 12th, 2012
Why are they hard to make and so easy to break?
Well it is another New Year! …. And with that comes the question everyone asks, “What is your New Years resolution?” followed shortly thereafter by “How long did it take for you to break your New Years resolution?”
November 30th, 2011
Give the Gift of Health
We are extending the gift of health to the friends and families of our treasured patients this Holiday Season by giving CWC Christmas Cards. This card entitles the recipient to a complete Chiropractic examination, x-rays (if needed), doctors report and your first 2 weeks of chiropractic adjustments at NO CHARGE. They receive over $300 of care.
Drs. Payne and Haughton donate $20 to Chiropractors with Compassion from every new patient to to help fund child centered projects around the world.
Pick up your CWC Christmas Cards at the front desk or we can mail the cards to your friends and family on your behalf.
Wishing you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year.
November 24th, 2011
Help Those in Need This Season
At the Metcalfe Street Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, we are making a difference in our community and beyond. In doing so, we have partnered with the Ottawa Food Bank and with Compassion Canada. We are extending the gift of health to the friends and families of our treasured patients by giving out Compassion Cards. This card entitles the bearer to a complete Chiropractic examination, x-rays (if needed) and doctors report at no charge. A value of over $120.00
Drs. Payne and Haughton donate $20 from every new patient visit to help fund child centered projects around the world. In addition, we have contributed to help fight community hunger cross the National Capital Region this winter season.
Pick up your Compassion Card at the front desk with your donation of a non-perishable food item or monetary donation to the Ottawa Food Bank or Compassion Canada.
November 22nd, 2011
Win The Battle Against Low Back Pain
• The cost of low back pain is estimated to be $100 Billion a year!
• It is second only to headaches as the most common neurological condition.
• Lower back pain affects approximately four out of five adults at least once in their life.
Have you or someone you know ever suffered from or been diagnosed with the following: Low back pain, numbness and tingling in your buttock, legs or feet, low back stiffness, degenerating discs, disc bulge or herniation, spinal arthritis or sciatica?
Get everything you need to know to save yourself from a future of misery, disability, and even premature death.
Join Dr. Haughton in this powerful talk on Win the Battle Against Low Back Pain. This talk is part of our monthly ‘Warriors Of Wellness’(WOW) Workshops.
Thursday, December 1st @ Noon
Regardless of whom you’ve seen for this condition in the past, your search is not over until you UNDERSTAND your SPINE and NERVOUS SYSTEM and what needs to be done to take you from where you are to where you want to go! ALL attendees will receive complementary spinal exam valued at $120!
Cost: Please bring a non-perishible food item to donate to the Ottawa Food Bank
Location: Metcalfe St. Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 164 Metcalfe Street
Duration: 30min
RSVP: Kristina at (613)232-9222 or by email at info@metcalfestchiro.com
November 2nd, 2011
Another Season, …Another “SHOT”?
One of the things we consistently see in our chiropractic office is our patients remain healthy even during the industry proclaimed flu season. The reason we believe, is an optimally functioning nerve system that optimizes the immune systems response to the viral nasties friends, family, co-workers bring around. Several studies show that with a healthy immune system and prudent hand washing, with normal soap and water, adequate levels of Vitamin D and exercise are the best and most natural healthy way to ward off the flu.
As you may be pondering your course of action this fall, consider these tidbits:
“Should not be tested on kids under 4yrs old!”
Flu Label: "Should not be tested on kids under 4yrs old!"
This link helps you understand what is IN the Flu Shot; “Flu Shots Are Made From WHAT???” http://www.ihealthtube.com/aspx/viewvideo.aspx?v=fa964900140b6c36
How about this headline!: “Vaccines Have Serious Side Effects – The Institute of Medicine Says So!” http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/09/27/vaccines-are-dangerous-says-the-government.aspx
This video describes: “Flu Shot. There’s a Better Defense” http://www.ihealthtube.com/aspx/viewvideo.aspx?v=e109bccb776dfe5e
As always, be informed before you act!
Blessings, Dr. Greg Payne
October 20th, 2011
“Not tonight Honey, … I have a headache”
There are more than 129 classifications of different headaches… but only ONE matters to YOU . . . yours!
Get real answers on correcting the cause rather than treating the effects. Discover how to break FREE from headaches for life.
Join Dr. Derek Haughton for an informal talk on
Thursday, October 27th @ 12:10 pm
This talk is the first of a monthly series of our ‘Warriors Of Wellness’ Workshops. That will:
ANGER you, ENTERtain you, and emPOWER you to a new way of living. The truth will set you FREE!
ALL attendees will receive complementary spinal exam valued at $120!
Location: Metcalfe St. Chiropractic and Wellness Centre, 164 Metcalfe St
Duration: 30min
RSVP: Kristina at (613) 232-9222 or by email at info@metcalfestchiro.com
October 6th, 2011
Give Thanks, Pass it On
Thanksgiving;
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~ the act of giving thanks
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~ a prayer expressing gratitude
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~ a public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness
~ The expression of gratitude, esp. to God: “he offered prayers in thanksgiving for his safe arrival
In the business of life we tend to forget that for the most part me live under grace. We have so much to be thankful for yet we often get caught up in entitlement. When we do we always sense dissatisfaction. This person got this or that when it should be mine. This dissatisfaction can lead to bitterness and often a dis-harmony with those around you. Self-centeredness instead of other-centeredness becomes the rule of the day. Stewardship of that which is entrusted to us comes entitlement. Often it can become difficult to offer a thanksgiving at all when we find ourselves in this state of being. The Thanksgiving there are a few exercises that help you to appreciate what you have stewardship over:
- 1. Write 20 things each day that you are thankful or grateful
- 2. The next week, write 20 different things!
- 3. Pray with your husband/wife each night
- 4. Ferociously love and hug your kids!
Our ancestors took this time in celebration of the health and provision afforded to them in the harvest time leading into the winter. Sage and wise practice that we would do well to uphold. Dr. Groulx and I discuss some of these things on our Ottawa Wellbeing Show. Catch the show Friday at 9 am or on the archives on CHRI.ca.
Be Blessed!, Dr Greg Payne
September 29th, 2011
Eat the Muffin Top without getting a “Muffin Top”
Now I don’t usually post another’s blog, but this is Stephanie’s blog, the wife of a very good chiropractic friend of mine in Kelowna. She has posted some awesome, yummy and very nutritious meals for you and your family. Enjoy & Live life passionately! Dr Greg Payne
Ha! Gotta love that title! I promise these only tastes like a muffin top…they will not GIVE you a muffin top! If you don’t know what I mean….don’t worry about it. Yes these cookies basically taste like a muffin top. I had a ton of over ripe bananas…and wasn’t in the mood for muffins…so I came up with these. They were an instant hit and super easy…definitely will whip them up again!! I was thankful that I made a double batch – must have been feeling optimistic! Super healthy…filling…and simple
Banana Chip & Almond Muffin Top Cookies
1 1/4 c almond flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
2 mashed ripe bananas
1/4 c dark chocolate chips
3 Tbsp almond butter
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt
Mash bananas…cream in the almond butter…add all other ingredients and stir! Dough will be very moist so I recommend lining your pan with parchment. Scoop out dough into little rounded circles. Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes…or until centers don’t seem doughy any more (the same you would for muffins?). Let cool completely on pan…will be moist and delicate at first. ENJOY! For more delicious recipes, go to: http://ificouldiwould-stephanie.blogspot.com/
September 22nd, 2011
Dark chocolate, now that’s what I’m talkin about!
Well here is an interesting tidbit of news. Chocolate improves endurance training in mice and humans! I thought I was just eating some guilty pleasures! I didn’t actually know I was helping myself! As some of you know, I’ve recently completed my second full Ironman competition and I had inadvertently help myself by eating some dark chocolate during my heavier training periods.
A substance called epicatechin, from chocolate extract is the supplement that, when taken two times per for a minimum of two weeks, shortens your recovery time after intense exercise and increases endurance. To quote from the study:
“These results suggest that epicatechin increases the capacity for muscle aerobic metabolism, thereby delaying the onset of fatigue.”
So there you go all you chocolate lovers! Keep in mind, it is dark chocolate we are talking about!
Dr Greg Payne
http://drmirkin.blogspot.com/