Change in Hours at Health Works Chiropractic and Wellness Centre

Changing up my hours and availability at Health Works Chiropractic and Wellness Centre for Reflexology.

As of April 16th, I will only be available in office on Thursdays, by appointment.  ($45 per session.)
I will be available for home visits in the Midland area, evenings and on weekends.  ($65 per session.)

Call the office to book your appointment, or email me directly.

Free Square Credit Card Payment System!

Yesterday, I recieved my Free SQUARE! 

A Square is a device that plugs into your android phone, and allows you to take credit card payments anywhere. Which is fantastic for me and my businesses.

Ofcourse, the first step was that I had to get an ANDROID phone. I had been using an old one with a sliding keyboard. And I loved it. But I really wanted this SQUARE. So, I finally upgraded. The kids welcomed me into "modern times."

I took my first credit card transaction on the Square yesterday, after downloading the app ALL BY MYSELF. (I did have to ask my personal tech support if I was doing it right though, and a question about my phone settings.) It was very easy! I have friends who have been using this for AGES and have had no problem recieving their earnings the next day, deposited right into their bank account.

So, what does this mean for my Reflexology clients? It means that home visits are far easier for everyone. No need to have cash on hand for me to come and visit your home for your Reflexology sessions! Convenient! Square can also be used as a regular payment system, you can hook it all up in your office to record ALL of your transactions

I checked out the backoffice, and there are lots of options for creating your store, with all your items and options.

If you've been thinking about it, no more putting it off! They'll send you a free Square for Credit Card processing HERE.

10 Common Habits that Damage Your Kidneys

The kidneys are important body organs, they take care of the urination process in our bodies by filtering body waste and excess of water. Despite being such an important component of our body many of us do not properly care for them and millions of people die each year from kidney disease.

There are habits many of us have that can harm our kidneys.
Here is a list of some habits to avoid for healthy kidneys:

1. Drinking inadequate water
Not drinking enough water is the biggest contributor to damage that our kidneys bear everyday. The main job of our kidneys is to drain metabolic waste from the body and regulate erythrocyte balances. When we do not stay properly hydrated, the renal blood flow decreases, ultimately resulting in accumulation of toxins in the blood.

2. Long-term full bladder
A habit many of us have is delaying the call of nature. When we leave the bladder full of urine for an extended time, different complications in urinary tract may arise: Hypertrophy of detrusor muscle is one example of such complications which may lead to formation of diverticula. Hydronephrosis (increase of urine pressure in kidneys) is another example which is caused by chronic back pressure on kidneys, ultimately resulting in renal failure and even the need for dialysis.

3. Consuming too much sodium
Metabolizing the sodium we consume is another job for our kidneys. The salt we eat is the prime source of sodium and the majority of our sodium intake needs to be excreted. When we eat excessive salt the kidneys keep busy excreting sodium, which may cause long term stress on our kidneys.

4. Consumption of too much caffeine

When we feel thirsty we often choose beverages other than water like soft drinks and sodas. Many of these beverages contain caffeine. Caffeine can elevate blood pressure and high blood pressure puts strain on the kidneys which can damage them.

5. Pain-killer abuse
Taking pain-killers for low-grade pain is a bad habit many people have. Most pain-killers have severe side effects and can damage different organs, such as kidneys. Research shows taking pain pills long term reduces blood flow and deteriorates kidney’s function.

6. Too much protein

Over-consumption of red meat and other protein-rich foods can deteriorate damaged kidneys condition. A protein-rich diet is essentially healthy unless you suffer from kidney damage and your doctor recommends a protein-restricted diet. Too much protein increases the metabolic load on our kidneys.

7. Too much alcohol consumption

When we drink alcohol we often ignore the proper quantity suitable for good health. Too much alcoholic intake is a kidney-damaging habit. Alcohol contains toxins which put stress on our kidneys and can damage them.

8. Smoking
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking is bad for almost every organ of the body, including the kidneys. Several studies have shown the connection between smoking and kidney disease.

9. Ignoring colds and flu

Ignoring the common cold and flu is a habit that can cause kidney damage. Studies show people who have kidney disease also have a history of avoiding resting while sick.

10. Sleeplessness
During the night when you sleep, renewal of organ tissues occurs. Therefore, when you do not get sound sleep, this interrupts the renewal process, resulting in damage to the kidneys and other organs.

From:
http://organichealth.co/10-common-habits-that-damage-your-kidneys/

10 Year Anniversary! Health Works Chiropractic and Wellness Centre, Midland

There was a staff meeting at the Wellness Centre this week, and covered some VERY exciting news! It's the 10th anniversary of business for Health Works Chiropractic and Wellness Centre in Midland Ontario. We've decided that all year long, we're going to be giving away some awesome gifts to show appreciation to all of our clients over the 10 years.

If you've been a client in the last 10 years, (and we still have your current info on file - address and email.) You will be receiving an email from us with the details, and your ENTRY TICKETS for the draws!

We were talking about some really awesome prizes, but I don't want to give away TOO much. We're going to be collaborating with many local businesses for gift baskets, entertainment, meals and more.

Ofcourse there'll be a free Reflexology session and Tarot Reading included in the gift baskets (I'm just not sure which prizes will be given away on which month yet!)

Pop into Health Works Chiropractic and Wellness Centre to make sure we've got your updated information!

And GOODLUCK!

Lori.

P.S. If you AREN'T  a past or current client of Health Works Chiropractic and Wellness Centre, that's okay! You'll still be able to enter! Watch for my blog entry that tells you how!

In Home Reflexology SPECIAL - Deal expires Dec 30, 2014

In Home Reflexology Special.
Regular Value $75.

Purchase a Gift Certificate BEFORE December 30th, 2014, and get a relaxing Reflexology Therapy Session in your home for only $55.

Gift certificate doesn't expire, Can be redeemed all year long. Valid for home visits in Midland and area.
Contact Lori directly through FACEBOOK for more information about this special offer.

Ion Cell Cleanse at Health Works Chiropractic and Wellness Centre.

The Ion Cell Cleanse! I'm so excited to be offering this treatment at Health Works Chiropractic and Wellness Centre in addition to Reflexology.

In a nutshell: Your feet go into a tub of warm cozy water. I submerge an array into the water, that is attached to the Ion Cell Cleanse machine. I secure a small wrist band to you that is also attached to the Ion Cell Cleanse machine to complete the circuit, it sends a completely painless small current through the body and generates positively charged ions. The high concentration of the ion field attaches to the negatively charged toxins in your body, neutralizing them, and then the body discards the toxins throughthe 2000 pores in your feet. 

If you are still with me, I'll explain more!

The Ion Cell Cleanse is used to cleanse toxins, balance PH, assist in recover from injuries/surgeries, pain management/inflammaiton, increase oxygetn and cell energy levels, enhance the body's ability to heal and rebalance on it's own.

While widely used to increase both the physical and mental energy, vitality and stamina, it can at the same time assist the body in ridding itself of toxins, chemcials, radiation, pollution, synthetics and other foreign material trapped int he skin layers that have clogged up the systmes of elimination. Internally, the mahcine can help to cleanse parasites and detox the liver.

Still with me?

The cleasne can result in less bodiy fluid retention, reduced inflammation, improved memory, greater bladder controld, a more blanaced PH, a stronger immune system, and significant pain relief.

Whew.

COUPLE this with the Reflexology treatments I offer to really feel how the Ion Cell Cleanse can benefit your system.

Want more info? Email me through my FACEBOOK page, or call the office!
705-526-6900

Almost 2 Years!

It's nearly time to renew my contract at Health Works! I can't believe it's been two years already! I'm pretty gleeful, however. I love my little office, I love the other practitioners that work in the office, and I adore our reception staff. (It's usually a work-day goal to get them giggling at some point during my day, although the most I get to do is flit in and out of their work space in between my own clients.)

I think I should do a "2 years yay!" special. I'll wrap my head around it, and keep you posted!

In the mean time, my head is working on wrapping itself around some education upgrades. I tend to like the Universe to let me know where it wants me to go with these sorts of things. It's been pretty good to me so far!

Lori