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Announcements
A special thank you to the following people who referred a new patient to us this past month:
Wanda N., Rebekah M. x 3, Nisse F., Carolyn F., Betty Z., Debbie F., Norma C.,
Daniel B., Chris D., Sam C., Dr. Kenton, & Tammie B.
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Merry Christmas!
THE PRINCIPLE OF THE GARBAGE TRUCK
One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was really friendly.
So I asked, ‘Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!’ This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, “The Law of the Garbage Truck.”
He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they’ll dump it on you. Don’t take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don’t take their garbage
and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets.
The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life’s too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so….. ‘Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don’t.’
Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you
take it!
Holiday Survival
Its fun to get into the holiday spirit and participate in all the festive activities that abound this time of year, but the added demands of the season can also stress the capacities of our bodies. Remember to take the time to care for yourself, too. Try these tips for handling the holidays in a healthy, happy way.
 The combination of physical exertion and emotional stress during the holidays can increase your back pain. Remember to lift heavy objects with your legs, remove unnecessary items from your heavy handbag and stretch your muscles before and after any chore or activity. - Manage your stress better so it doesn’t affect your holiday fun. Try thinking positively, using aromatherapy, drinking tea or getting a massage.
- Treat travel as an athletic event. Warm up before settling into a car or plane, and cool down once you reach your destination. While seated, vary your position occasionally to improve circulation and avoid leg cramps.
- With all of the parties, the shopping, the decorating and the baking, sleep often takes a backseat during the holidays, but sleep is critical to good health and functioning. Exercise regularly, limit your intake of caffeine and keep your bedroom at a cool, comfortable temperature to help your body get the rest that it needs.
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850-654-1850
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