2015 Transformation Journal for Connecting to Wellness

Posted on December 24, 2014 by admin

The 2015 Connecting to Wellness Transformation Journal is now available.

Transformation Journal for Connecting to Wellness 2015

Plan now to use your Transformation Journal daily. The following ways will help you receive the maximum benefits from your journal.

 YEARLY

 *List miracles, blessings and significant events from the following year

*Write your GOALS for the upcoming year.

 MONTHLY

*List your GOALS FOR THE MONTH.

 WEEKLY

 *For the current week, list your WEEKLY GOALS.

*Write down each Small Group member stated weekly prayer request in the SMALL GROUP    

MEETING REQUESTS.

 *Write down a memory verse to remember.

*At the end of each week, examine your goal list and check off those goals which you completed.

*Write down sermon notes and ideas.

 DAILY

 AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH DAY:

 *Write down an affirmation for the day to remember for that day (suggestions in the back of journal).

*Set your goals for the day using the DAILY LIST TOP 10. (at the end of the journal).

 AT THE END OF THE DAY:

 *Record goals you have achieved.

*Write down any blessing, prayers answered, significant events or ideas.

*Write down any positive things that have happened for that day.

*List one thing that you are thankful for.

 

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120 Commandments

Posted on December 11, 2014 by admin

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osteoporosis

Posted on November 6, 2014 by admin

Nearly 25 million Americans suffer with osteoporosis and the related complications of thin, porous bones prone to fracture. Today, I’d like to start a series on the subject of calcium and strong bones.

Everyone believes that strong bones are merely the result of how much calcium you can pour down. In reality, there are numerous factors such as the type of calcium, other vitamins and minerals, physical activity and your own internal chemistry that will undermine your efforts regardless of your calcium intake.  Many researchers believe that your chemistry, specifically your pH, may be one of the most important factors.  pH in your body is the same as in your swimming pool – it’s the balance of acid and base.  By design, we are meant to be slightly basic or “alkaline” and many believe that all disease exists only in an acidic environment.

In terms of strong bones, as we become more acidic (pH less than 7.3) the activity of the cells that break down bone (osteoclasts) is increased and the activity of the cells that build bone (osteoblasts) is decreased. This means in an acidic environment, you will continuously be losing bone strength.  However, the opposite phenomenon seems to happen in an alkaline environment and you gain bone strength.  The question then should be how do we stay alkaline, and what would make our bodies acidic?

The key to staying alkaline is the same as the key to reducing inflammation in the body. You must eat a diet high in alkaline foods such as fruits and vegetables.  The primary things that increase acidity in our bodies are diets high in protein and excessive amounts of emotional stress.

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Connecting to Wellness Coaching Testimonial

Posted on November 2, 2014 by admin

I started working with Dr. Schuler as a last ditch effort for some serious back issues. I was told by my MD that I had bulging and herniated disks that will require surgery. Painkillers didn’t work and PT wasn’t an option. Because of the risk of surgery I was willing to try anything for some type of relief and avoid surgery. I didn’t have much faith in Chiropractic medicine. Honestly my first couple of appointments I thought I was wasting my money. I mentioned this to Dr Schuler and he explained a timeline and a game plan that would, over time relieve my symptoms and allow my injuries to heal naturally.

Over several months my pain started to subside with the occasional flare up. During these couple of months Dr. Schuler was very honest and always made time for me even after hours. I am on the road a lot for work so it was hard to make office hours.  No matter what time it was he always had time to help me.

During a visit he mentioned that my weight was also causing me to have back problems and slowing my recovery. I laughed at him. I explained that over the years I have tried to lose weight but would always get sidelined because of an injury (Normally back related). He offered to help me with a weight loss program that I could handle while I was recovering from my back issues. I agreed to the program since everything he predicted with my back was coming true.

I started my weight loss journey at 300 pounds. I was also on high blood pressure medication and was just advised to start cholesterol lowering medications. Dr. Schuler gave me a nutritional/diet plan. The diet plan isn’t bad at all. Yes I missed the stopping by the local fast food joint for a burger or pizza. After the 2nd week I was allowed to enjoy a cheat meal. So I no longer missed the fast food. Because I could still have it as long as I followed the diet plan the rest of the time.

Dr. Schuler set up a workout routine that I could handle and that would not agitate my current back issues. He even let me use a piece of equipment from his home so it wouldn’t cause additional back problems. The best part was that every work out he was right next to me doing the same thing I was doing. If anything caused me issues with my back he quickly took care of it and reworked the routine.

The best part was halfway through the program I visited MD for my follow up on my blood pressure meds and to get more bloodwork. I got a call directly from my MD asking what I was doing. My cholesterol had dropped drastically. He told me keep it up. By the way I had asked him for help on a diet plan or way to lose weight. He didn’t have much to offer me for advice. About 2weeks later I started getting light headed and really tired. I checked my blood pressure only to find out I was really low. I called my MD and during my appointment I was advised my dose was too high. He told me that if I keep up the hard work on my weight loss he would have to wean me off the meds. The very next week on the lower dose the same thing happened. NO MORE BLOODPRESSURE MEDICENCE FOR ME.  They ran more blood work and found out that all of my levels are perfect.  NO CHORESTEROL MEDICENCINE NEEDED.

 

I am now in the 250’s and dropping weight weekly. I am feeling great and my back problems have improved so much and each day it’s improving. I have learned so much working with Dr Schuler. If I can lose weight and get off all of my meds while dealing with my back injury YOU CAN TO. I started this journey thinking that Dr Schuler was crazy telling me I could do this. I drove him nuts and wasn’t the easiest to work with. He never gave up on me and always addressed my concerns. If you read this and think it’s not true, Ask Dr. Schuler for my phone#. I will be glad to talk with you or even meet with you. He has given me my life back!  BACK TO LIFE CHIROPRATICS IS THE REAL DEAL!!!!!

 

Thanks for all of the help Doc!

 

Sincerely

Michael Parsons

Name: Michael Parsons Act: Wellness Tracking Sheet
NUTRITION Date: Results Scale Date: Results Scale Date: Results Scale Date: Results Scale
BMI 6/7/2014 46 1 10/3/2014 41.5 1
BM 6/7/2014 WNL 3 WNL 3
Balance Body Chemistry 6/7/2014 100 1 10/3/2014 37 1
Nutritec
PH 6/7/2014 7 3 10/3/2014 5 1
Zyto 6/7/2014 73 1 10/3/2014 82 1
WHR 6/7/2014 1.05 1 10/3/2014 1 1
CARDIOVASCULAR
B.P. 6/7/2014 149/91 1 10/3/2014 127/77 3
SubMax Test to much pain 10/3/2014 174 3
1 Mile Test
FLEXIBILITY
R.O.M. 6/7/2014 52.52 1 10/3/2014 80 2
STRENGTH
MRULFP-WEEK Failed 1 Pass 3
SEMG 6/7/2014 78.89 2 10/3/2014 75.63 2
POSTURE
Visual PS 6/7/2014 Failed 1 10/3/2014 Failed 1
X-Ray Analysis
Nervous System-ANS
Nutritec-Sym/Para
Thermal 6/7/2014 72.82 2 10/3/2014 73 1
PWP 14 1 1 1
FEET-ARCHES
Visual
FL Scanner 6/7/2014 104 1 10/3/2014 109 1
OTHER
Blood Work
Wellness Score Total 50% 61%
Michael Parsons
  Normal Values 01/31/2014 05/28/2014 09/09/2014
Cholesterol, Total 0-200 204

2

 198

3

 169

3
Triglycerides 0-150 252

1

 203

1

 151

2
3

6

 4

6

 5

6
Wellness Score 50% 67% 83%
4/23/2014 6/7/2014 10/3/2014
Back Problems

Daily Activities

 Severe

Unable to perform

 Severe

Unable to perform

 Mild

Able to Perform
Medications Pain Medication

Muscle relaxers

B.P.

Cholesterol

 None
Height 5’7 5’7 5’7
Weight 293.8 265
Dip tobacco

Smoking

 User

User

 

 None

User

 
Wellness Score 50% 61%
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Health Crisis: Battle over the Mind

Posted on September 30, 2014 by admin

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Episode 2 The Meow

Posted on August 26, 2014 by admin

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Going Raw

Posted on August 26, 2014 by admin

In the past, I’ve challenged readers to make certain they eat a fruit or vegetable with every meal.  I’ve suggested this strategy is a fundamental principle to better health and wellness.  Today, I’d like to raise the stakes on that challenge and ask that you consume these fruit and vegetable sources raw or uncooked.

By now, nobody argues the benefits of eating real food that is grown in the ground and comes unadulterated from nature.  But what is so beneficial about eating these foods raw?  Food is more than its individual parts.  Even though I advocate multivitamins, there is no vitamin out there that is as healthful as what you get from organic whole foods.  Nutrients work synergistically, meaning that they work best when combined in the proper ratios.  We get these proper ratios in nature-made whole foods.  Cooking foods at high temperatures destroys many of the health benefits we would otherwise receive.  For instance, high heat destroys the enzymes that work to facilitate chemical reactions in the body.  When these enzymes are damaged, you will not digest some foods properly.  Likewise, when these enzymes are depleted, it puts extra stress on your stomach, pancreas, and liver and can exhaust these organs.  Fruits and vegetables are a carbohydrate which means they contain large amounts of glucose.  What makes these sugars different from the unhealthy glucose found in processed foods is that they are bound to high amounts of fiber which allows the sugars to be released more slowly at a rate that can be metabolized without spiking insulin.  Cooking fruits and vegetables breaks down this fiber and alters the benefits.  Finally, cooking also destroys the healthy bacteria (probiotics) found in these foods.  Getting these healthy bugs is one of the main reasons to spend more money on organically grown foods, but that benefit is lost when the food is exposed to high heat.

Whenever I assess a proposed health benefit for myself, I try it and listen to my own body.  For me, I like to base this on my energy – do I feel this strategy gives me more fuel in my tank or less?  So, pay attention.  If after a meal, you are sluggish, bloated, depressed, or nauseous; something probably wasn’t right with those choices.  In closing, I’d like you to try a new challenge – eat a raw fruit or vegetable with every meal for two weeks and see if you can tell a difference.

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Health Pill

Posted on August 21, 2014 by admin

Health Pill

What would you pay for a pill if you knew it was guaranteed to slow or even stop your brain from aging? Well, there is no such pill, but the great news is that based on recent information, you don’t need a pill and it doesn’t cost anything to maintain healthy mental function. Researchers have determined that the primary thing you need to do for your brain is to exercise your body! Physical exercise is an essential of wellness. Most people are aware that exercise is critical for maintaining weight, lowering blood pressure, improving sleep, decreasing stress, decreasing pain and even preventing many cancers. But if these benefits are still not enough to get you going, one 2008 study showed that just walking briskly for 45 minutes three days per week improved “mental fitness” in just six months time.  A similar study released last September showed that 20 minutes of any exercise per day resulted in improved cognitive function and memory. The best part of this study was that these benefits persisted even 12 months after exercise had been discontinued! Regardless of your reasons, the message here is that exercise works and the results are long-lasting. If you’re not exercising now, it’s time to  tart. This study and most others suggest that you need to commit to at least 120 minutes of exercise per week  in order to get the best results.  Good luck and always remember that your body was designed to be self healing.   Practice a healthy lifestyle and let health happen.

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Episode 1 The Blue Monster

Posted on July 28, 2014 by admin

Break the Stress Cycle by checking out this You Tube Video:

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Mission Trip

Posted on July 24, 2014 by admin

Thanks to everyone who donated to our most recent mission trip.  Here is a video from G.O. Ministries.   Everyone keep up the good work and see you on the next trip.

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