Dear Wellness Members:
Want to feel your best before spring comes? If you do, then you will want to attend our upcoming wellness classes! Each class will last about 45 minutes and will cover a different topic to get you back on track to feeling and performing great. Best of all, these educational classes are free to anyone, so feel free to bring whomever you want. The first class will be this Wednesday, February 25th at 7pm in our office. Dr. Dean Smith will be presenting an ‘Overview of the Wellness Lifestyle’. 

Some of the topics that will be covered during this overview class include:

1.  Chiropractic and your wellness from within
2.  Sensible nutrition
3.  Exercise – aerobic and strength training
4.  Relaxation

You will also receive a packet of information at the class, so you can incorporate the wellness information into your lifestyle. These classes are also a great time to ask any questions you may have about chiropractic or any of the other topics. Please let us know how many people you will be bringing so we can make enough packets for everyone.

Future classes will cover each of the topics above at greater depth. Don’t miss this opportunity to really make a change in your lifestyle and your health. We want you to live a longer and more enjoyable life. 

Dr. Dean Smith’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in human biology, Master’s degree in exercise science (Miami University), Doctor of Chiropractic degree and he is currently a PhD candidate at Miami University in brain and cognitive science. Dr. Smith is well known for his research on chiropractic, muscular strength and posture. 

Dr. Smith has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed international scientific journals, is a post-graduate Chiropractic instructor for Chirocredit.com and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He recently was named chiropractor of the month by the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance and sees patients in Oxford, and Eaton, Ohio. 

Future class times will be announced soon.

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HEALTH NEWS

Abusing patients by denying them choice 
The following comes from the British Medical Journal.  A useful tip for smart arse medical students. If asked: "What is the treatment for x?" Don't answer: "y." Instead answer: "Whatever the patient chooses together with me after being fully informed of the pluses and minuses of all options." Giving patients choice in complex circumstances emerges as a theme in this issue—with the sombre overtone that not to give patients choice is to abuse them.
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Antibiotic Use Associated with Risk of Breast Cancer
Use of antibiotics is associated with increased risk of incident and fatal breast cancer. It cannot be determined from this study whether antibiotic use is causally related to breast cancer, or whether indication for use, overall weakened immune function, or other factors are pertinent underlying exposures. Although further studies are needed, these findings reinforce the need for prudent long-term use of antibiotics.
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Neck pain can lead to postural problems, and reduced head and neck stability
Many muscles of the cervical spine contribute to stabilization and protection of the neck. Recent data indicate that when people have neck pain, there are differences in the activity of the deep and superficial muscles of the cervical spine. The authors conclude that regardless of the mechanism underlying delayed activation of neck muscles, these results have significant implications for the development and prescription of therapeutic exercise for patients with neck pain. At Essence of Wellness, we already implement these exercises. Know someone with neck pain? Invite them to come to one of our upcoming free wellness classes!
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Attention Golfers! Improve your driving distance and club head speed
An 8 week training program could improve your driving distance and club head speed. It was concluded that specific combined weights and plyometrics training can help increase club speed and driving distance in club golfers. Want a specific program designed to improve your golf performance?  We have one.  If there is enough interest we will even have a workshop on the topic.
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Sincerely,
Dr. Jane Smith
Dr. Dean Smith