Laser therapy enhances strength training

Low level laser therapy (LLLT) has been documented to optimize human muscle performance with physical exercise. This study tested the effect of LLLT on physical strength training compared with strength training only.

The study involved 36 healthy, fit men using an 808 nm continuous wavelength laser, much like what we use in our office. The LLLT men showed an increase of 55% in strength on isokinetic dynamometry, significantly higher than the increases with exercise alone. Soon we may see LLLT commonly used to improve sports performance.

(Lasers Med Sci. 2010 Nov 18)

Happy New Year!

All of here at Ki Chiropractic and Massage wish you the very best health in 2011! Staying healthy is a practice, and I often think of my body as a very strict Zen master. It gives me immediate feedback about how I'm doing. Right now I have the sniffles, and I'm reminded to put myself to bed earlier on a consistent basis! There's nothing like restful sleep to restore vitality, so I'll add restful sleep to my wish for you all.

It's Like A Wave

How we remember to take care of ourselves, then forget for awhile, then get a wake up call, and get back to doing what we know we need to do for optimum health and happiness. Take my core stabilization exercises, for example.

My goal: to do them every day. My reality: not even close! A snow holiday and a Thanksgiving weekend and come Monday morning I notice it's been a week since I last did them! So what do I do? I may gnash my teeth, scold myself, despair at my inconsistency, or -- miracle of miracles -- just take the ten minutes and DO them. Because after a week, I'm not feeling as perky and lively as I like to feel, and that's enough to remember and to take action.

Dr. Donald Epstein (founder of Network Chiropractic) talks about learning to listen to subtler cues, from our environment and from within our bodies. When we do that, we generally can minimize unnecessary suffering! We don't need the whack of a two-by-four to get our attention! We can respond to a gentle nudge, and be grateful for the nudge.

Spa Healing Day Fundraiser

You are invited to experience nourishing relaxation and fun at the Spa Healing Day Fundraiser for Barbara Coon's medical care. Experience The Ultimate Spa Day: Saturday October 16th 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Home and home office of Dr. Connie Amundson 3511 NE 105th Street, Seattle, WA 98125 All donations go towards the $12,000 goal for Barbara to receive CCSVI medical care in San Diego, helping restore function for people living with MS. Come experience your favorite healing work & try something new for a great price. Healthy gluten-free food too! This event registration does everything except book the time of your chiropractic, massage, craniosacral, tuning fork facial, and TaKeTiNa class. We will book your spa services in advance or you can drop in for "Ala Carte" services. Preview the Gift Certificate Collection to donate online or in the Silent Auction. Click on Get More Information to preview the healing spa services. When you go to Register Now you can select your choices for your custom Ultimate Spa Day.

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Masks & Faces

A beautiful exploration of Traditional Five Element Acupuncture-
Using photos and art of human faces, Professor Dirk Hein will provide insight into our emotional expression and deepen our understanding of human nature.

Saturday, October 16, 7:00-8:30 pm (free if preregistered) at the Wu Hsing Tao School, Talaris World Campus, 4000 NE 41st St., Bldg. D, Seattle, WA 98105.

Additional information and registration: 5 element acupuncture Meetup group page.

Be Toxin-Free

Watch this clip, from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, then check your labels. Unless it says toxin-free, it's probably not! I recommend XanGo's Glimpse and Juno line of personal care products because they are not only toxin-free, but they are formulated to provide healing nutrition to the largest organ in your body, your skin, for increased luminosity, elasticity, and firmness. And XanGo is the first company to be accepted by the NPA (Natural Products Associaiton) and has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics.

Open House

Most of our practice members want to share their healing success with friends and loved ones, but aren't quite sure how to spread the word, so twice a year we offer complementary Network entrainments. The next one is coming soon, with light refreshments for all...

Saturday, August 28, 10:00 am (till we're done!)

Call 206-658-7658 to let us know how many guests you expect to bring.