The Sanctuary Chiropractic &
​Wellness Spa  with Dr. Pat
December 2019
36616 Plymouth Road • Livonia, 48150
(734)-421-7100 • [email protected]

Business Hours:
Mon. & Wed. 2:30pm - 6:00pm, Tues. 9:30am - 5:30pm, Thur. 9:30am - 7:00pm,
Fri. 9:30am - 6:00pm, and the first and third Saturday of the month 9:30am - 1:00pm. 
WE GO TO LUNCH FROM: 12:30pm - 2:30pm every weekday.
Emergency and by Special Appointment hours are available on Monday and Wednesday mornings.

Core Exercises
by Dr. Pat

If I had to pick one muscle group to work out of the entire body, it would be the core muscles. Why you may ask? Core muscles are the epicenter of the motions and actions of everything that happens above and below it. Your head moves, your arms swing, your torso rotates, your legs bend...all these motions require your core to compensate and adjust accordingly. Ie: having a strong core allows you to adapt more easily to the physical stresses that are placed on it, making you less likely to suffer an injury.

The same principles for strengthening your core are the same ones that I use for training any muscle group...and that is, less is more. Good news, right? Well, kind of.

Less in the sense that you don't need 20 different exercises to get a great core workout, however, sheer repetition, like any exercise, is what gets you the body you want.

Here are my favorite basic moves that I will share with you. Depending on your fitness level right now, you will need to modify this to suit your current ability, desired goal, endurance, and so on.  As a general rule of thumb for the average person, I would suggest 3 sets of 20 repetitions each, for every one of the following exercises.

Basic Crunch :Start by Laying on your back, knees bent with feet on the floor and arms crossed over your chest. Now simply move your chin towards the ceiling (followed by your head , neck and shoulders obviously) as high as you can go, and then return to your starting position, and repeat. By the way, it is very important, that with any of these exercises, that you go SLOW. Do not be in a hurry. Hurrying a workout is a great way to cause injury or at the very least, not getting the maximum benefits from your efforts.
Leg Raise: Start by laying on your back, arms on the floor, legs extended out. Now simply raise both legs upwards (as if they are tied together at the ankles) about 2 feet, then slowly lower them until your heels tap the floor, then repeat. Note that I said TAP the floor, not rest on the floor...you can rest later, but during the exercise you want to keep the muscles engaged without multiple rest periods.
Scarecrow: Standing up, legs slightly apart, arms straight out to either side (like a scarecrow). Slowly twist from left to right, as far as your body will allow you to go. Remember, SLOW!
Pendulum: Start by laying on your back on the floor, arms out to either side, legs bent (as if you were sitting on a chair). Then, keeping your knees "tied" together, let your legs drop to the right until your knees come close to, or tap, the floor. Repeat on the left side. Repeat.
Bridge: Laying on your back, arms at your sides, feet planted on the floor and apart from each other. Then move your pelvis upwards toward the ceiling, so that your rear end is actually lifting off the ground, and then lower your pelvis until you tap the ground again, and repeat.

There are 5 of the best core exercises you can do at your leisure. Other exercises for other parts of the body are a fine idea as well. But if you are short on time, and want to at least scratch the surface of beginning a strengthening routine, then core exercises are the way to go! The good news is that those 5 exercises should only take you no more than 20 minutes out of your day. A small investment with a very healthy (and nice looking) return for you! 
Good health & God bless!

BODY DETOXIFICATION

An easy and painless way to improve your health in many areas.
Our Ionic Detox program can: 1. Encourage healthy weight loss, by promoting better metabolism. 2. Improve energy. 3. Remove years of toxins. 4. Help the appearance of your skin. 5. Improve overall health and reduce pain and inflammation.
Using our detoxification program can also offer the benefits of improving memory, less bloating and fluid retention, pain relief, improving bladder control, headache relief, a stronger immune system, less painful arthritis, a more balanced pH, and also acts as a natural anti-inflammatory.
Stage One: Detoxification begins. The session begins with laying your feet into a warm and relaxing pink Himalayan salt bath.
Stage 2: Toxins begin to exit the pores of your feet, and also through the normal channels of urination and bowel movements. As toxins are released, the water changes color and texture. As a side note, the water color would change slightly, even without your feet being in it at all. This is normal because when an electric current is run through water it will separate the hydrogen from the oxygen, and it will react with the normal chemistry of tap water.
Stage 3: Detoxification continues for 30 minutes. After which your feet are rinsed with fresh water and dried before you leave the chair.
 
In brief, each session allows negative ions to enter your body through the foot bath and "loosen" years of build up of pesticides, heavy metals, drugs, solvents, and other hazardous chemicals from your body tissues. They are then excreted through the pores of your feet and through your urination and bowel movements. Please note- you MUST drink adequate amounts of water to make this as effective as possible.
 
Ask our doctor if single or multiple sessions are best for your health needs.
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Mon. & Wed. 2:30pm - 6:00pm,
Tues. 9:30am - 5:30pm, Thur. 9:30am - 7:00pm,
Fri. 9:30am - 6:00pm, and
the first and third Saturday of the month
9:30am - 1:00pm. 
WE GO TO LUNCH FROM:
12:30pm - 2:30pm every weekday.
Emergency and by Special Appointment hours are available on Monday and Wednesday mornings.
Please call or email for availability.
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Asthma and Chiropractic
by Dr. Pat

Asthma today is one of the most common maladies that both adults and children contend with on a seasonal and/or daily basis. This subject resonates with me especially, as my own 16 year old son battled asthma for several years.

If you or someone you know suffers from asthma, you are likely already aware that it can manifest in certain “triggering” situations. Things like humidity, heat, physical exertion, pollution, pet dander, diet and pollen can all bring on a flare up that can range from mildly annoying to life threatening.

My son Patrick has had the full spectrum of symptoms, from minor occurrences, to the kind that require hospitalization. He has had to use several different medications over the years, as well as using some more natural therapies that have allowed him to function at home and at school.

Unfortunately, most people are given the medications and are told that they may “grow out of” the symptoms as time goes on. This is not typically what happens however. Once you are put on breathing medications, you are usually on them for the rest of your life. Yes, sometimes your body does get stronger over time, and you don't need as much medication, but the routine use of these medications can have serious risks and side effects that can pose additional harm to an already suffering person.

Enter chiropractic. Most people think of back pain when someone says chiropractic. And this is true. Chiropractors are magic makers when it comes to healing back and musculoskeletal pain in general. What is often overlooked are the myriad of other bodily systems that are under direct control of the nervous system (which is what chiropractors help to heal).
This can include the circulatory system, the endocrine system, the lymphatic system, the digestive system and so on. For this discussion we are only going to focus on the respiratory system.

All the tissues that makeup the lungs get their information via the nervous system. The nerves are, at the simplest, highways for information coming to and from the brain, that control countless chemical reactions to every part of your body, every second of your life. By their nature, nerves are exquisitely fragile, and it does not take much in the way of injury to cause them to “short circuit” or fail altogether. There is much more to this discussion that could be said, but for your sake (and mine!) we are going to keep this relatively simple.

A common injury that chiropractors look for is a called a subluxation.
A subluxation is a misalignment of the spinal column or associated bones, that cause disruption of normal nerve function. And as we just stated, nerve function is vital for properly functioning tissues to all corners of your body.
So then, a damaged nerve = a malfunctioning body.

Now, going back to our asthma case, and taking the lungs for example, if the nerves that power the lungs have a subluxation, those tissues are not going to fucntion at 100% efficiency. Period. This is not my opinion. This is not theory. This is proven scientific medical fact.

So here we are with this nerve group to the lungs that is not working correctly. Let's say it is a very, very small subluxation, that is only causing a minor nerve dysfunction. Let's say this affected nerve has lost 2 % of it's efficiency. That leaves us with a nerve that still is working with 98% power. That's good, right? Well, yes and no.

Yes, because the nerve is still alive and carrying almost all of it's original information to the lung tissue. The body can handle a temporary injury like that, and carry on with little to no outward symptoms showing this unsuspecting person that they have a small malfunction going on inside. And No, because even though that 2% deficit is tiny, it is still a deficit, and over the passing of weeks, months or years, the lung tissue (that requires 100% nerve function to run properly) is going to suffer in some way, shape or form. That 2% loss of nerve function will eventually cause increased tissue malfunction or tissue death, which, as you may have guessed, will lead to even MORE problems.

In short, when a chiropractor treats asthma, he or she is actually treating the damaged nerve, so that by removing the source of the problem, the lungs in this case, will function at their peak, thus giving this individual the best possible defense against the multitude of triggers that we mentioned earlier (humidity, heat, physical exertion, pollution, pet dander, diet and pollen) that may produce an asthma attack. Now to be fair, sometimes there are circumstances that will still hinder lungs from working properly, even when they ARE getting proper nerve supply at 100%. Maybe they have tissue scarring within the lung from an old illness. Perhaps they smoked cigarettes for many years. Maybe they refuse to drink an adequate amount of water daily (your lung tissue is mostly made of water, so if you are chronically dehydrated, they will never work well.) But at the end of the day, having your nerves working as God intended will always work in your best interests.

Incidentally, this is why we always advise everyone to have their spine checked by their friendly neighborhood chiropractor, to make sure there are no sneaky subluxations causing hidden damage beneath the surface, that may not appear as a symptom until years have gone by and significant damage has already been done. We all take our children in to have their teeth checked at an early age by the dentist to prevent decay. Why then isn't everyone taking their children in to the chiropractor to make sure their spinal column and nervous system aren't beginning to decay? Well, some are. Slowly more and more people are realizing the long term health benefits of chiropractic care. They hear about chiropractic success stories from their friends and family and coworkers and maybe even newsletters like this. Help someone YOU know, and pass this article on. You may quite literally, be saving their life.

Going back to the story of my son and his own asthma experience. Since he has been getting his regular chiropractic care, I am delighted to report that he has been off all of his medications and inhalers (which he was using several times every day and night), and now goes to the gym weekly and bikes and runs miles at a time easily.

Your body was made as a perfect creation. Through accident and injury over the journey of our lives this perfect creation gets dented, bruised, creaky and rusty. Regular preventative maintenance is just as important for your body as it is for your home or your car. Chiropractic add years to your life and life to your years. If you would be interested in a free consultation with Dr. Pat, please contact our office at your convenience.
Good health & God bless.

Dr. Pat's Sanctuary and Healing Center October 28, 2019
36616 Plymouth Road • Livonia, 48150
(734)-421-7100 • [email protected]

Testimonials
Dr. Pat's Sanctuary and Healing Center

Dr. Kathy Jerore, CND
Certified Naturopath 
“Healing Is a Process, Not a Pill”

TIME FOR YOUR SUNSHINE VITAMIN
Benefits of Vitamin D3 with K2
If you live in the northern part of the Northern Hemisphere, this article is for you. We all know how important it is to have some time in the sun each day, for our general health and wellbeing. However, in the winter months, when it is dark by 5 or 6 pm, there isn't much time to bask in the sun. Besides, being bundled up in heavy winter clothing keeps us from getting the recommended time in the Sun, which is so readily available in the summer months.
Many people experience what's now called “Seasonal Affective Disorder” or SAD, with a slip in their mood, moving into depression, during those long, winter months. In the early 2000's, the recommended daily dose of Vitamin D was 400 IU's and was one of those un-necessary vitamins if you drank your milk.
Within a few years, the importance of Vitamin D3, especially during the winter months was discovered to help with the winter mood disorders that so many people suffered from.
At that time, I learned the greater benefits of Vitamin D3 and began taking 5,000 IU's on a daily basis.
(Blood work from your medical doctor will help you to determine how much you should be taking.) IU stands for International Units and is the measurement used for fat soluable vitamins such as A, D and E.
Because it is fat soluable, it stores in the body and is not eliminated so quickly through urination, like the water soluable vitamins B's and C, so too much can create problems too. It was during a dreary, mid-winter season that I began taking it. After days or sometimes weeks of no sunshine, one gets a feeling of pressure, pushing down on the head. One day, I shared a Vitamin D3, 5000, with some work associates. Within 30 minutes, everyone was noticing a difference. And my
daughter, whom I gave a dose to before going to school that day, came home asking me what that was that I had given her? She related that she just had the happiest day of her life. Now, that was a powerful statement.
But, that's not all. There are many other, what I call; “Side Benefits: of Vitamin D3. The following is a list of symptoms that you may be experiencing, which could be eliminated by taking Vitamin D3:
• Broken bones, if you are prone to easily breakage of bones, check your Vitamin D levels in your
blood work. It should be over 40.
• Achey bones, with a low bone density, which could lead to osteopenia, or osteoperosis.
• Muscle aches for no real reason (however, there could be other causes as well.)
• Sensitivity to being in cold, winter weather.
• Slow wound healing. D3 is also in charge of 100's of other biochemical reactions in the skin and
other ares of the body.
• Chronic Fatigue, Vitamin D3 should be the first thing to check with fatigue issues, however, there
are numerous other causes as well.
• Frequent viral infections, colds or other infections.
• Depression and mood disorders, especially during the winter months.
• And the really big one: Vitamin D3 has been found to have several activities that might slow or
prevent the development of cancer, including promoting cellular differentiation, decreasing cancer cell growth, stimulating cell death, and reducing tumor blood vessel formation.
More recently, Vitamin K2 has been recommended to add to your D3 Vitamin. K2 helps to regulate
calcium and puts it where we need it (in bones and teeth) and not where we don't want it (in our arteries, joints and kidneys.) Using Vitamin D3 with K2 helps; prevent kidney stones, Osteopenia, Osteoperosis, or corinary heart disease. Plus, K2 helps to prevent plaque build up on teeth.
In conclusion, if you live in the northern United States or Canada, you most likely, really need to be taking Vitamin D3 with K2. Or if you experience any of the health issues discussed in this article, you would also likey benefit from taking Vitamin D3 with K2. Consult you medical doctor for guidance on dosage.
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Dr. Kathy Jerore, CND
Certified Bowenwork Practitioner
​“Healing Is a Process, Not a Pill”

Bowen Therapy

The Bowen Technique is a form of bodywork that was developed by Tom Bowen in Australia during the 1950s–80s. Bowen therapy works on the muscular and connective tissue systems of the body by using small, precise, gentle movements of the tissue. These movements stimulate the body to heal, by allowing the body to reset itself. Chronic or acute injuries can benefit from Bowen Therapy. 
Bowen Therapy is based on a few core principles that Tom Bowen was able to observe and gain information as to how to stimulate the body to heal the body's stored traumas. It is very gentle and continues to work in the body afterward for up to 2 weeks if it is not interrupted. For anyone familiar with other bodywork therapies, it may be clear that some of the areas worked on are also related to acupuncture meridians and trigger points.
  • Fascia: Fascia is a form of connective tissue, which is a white, translucent, sheet of strong tissue. (It is Fascia Tissue also helps hold your organs in place in the body.) This tissue structure of the body is maintained through the muscles and fascia to help us to maintain an upright posture. Tension or weakness of the fascia can cause a misalignment in the spine, nerves, and muscles, causing compensation patterns throughout the body by changing the way the muscles and fascia relate to each other. In addition, it allows the spine or other areas of the body to adopt a better position.     
        
  • Bowen Moves: The classic Bowen move involves stretching and then gently rolling over muscles or tendons with the thumbs or fingers in the areas needing attention. This motion stimulates a signal through the nerves, to the brain and back again to relax, allowing the body to self-correct. During a session, stimulation to the body is minimal, allowing it to make the correction needed without any other distractions during communication from the body to the brain and back again. The practitioner may pause, stretching the fascia,    while waiting to feel subtle impulses as the body responds to small electrical charges. This is created by collagen fibers which create powerful healing effects on the body.     
        
  • Bowen Principles: Two to five-minute pauses are taken between segments of Bowen moves. This allows the brain to get the message and to respond accordingly without too much confusion. Too many moves, without pauses, actually diminish the benefits of the therapy. In other words, less is more. Bowen moves are easily done over light-weight, cotton-knit clothing. Between moves, the body is covered with a blanket after each move, to allow the body to be comfortable, warm and relaxed.         
        
  • Posture: Our bodies can be very resilient when dealing with physical and emotional challenges. Over time, we tend to develop coping strategies to compensate. Look at yourself in a mirror (front, back and sides if possible) to determine if you notice any misalignments in your body. Is one shoulder or hip higher than the other? Is it difficult to sit for a long period of time? Is there ongoing pain?     Does the head or the hips come forward in relation to the rest of the body? Is there ongoing pain in any of the joints? These are all signs that you could benefit from a Bowen therapy session to realign a structural holding pattern that needs to be released.
After your Bowen session, it is advised to walk, to drink plenty of water, and to rest the body for a few days so you do not reinjure it. It is recommended that you wait for one to two weeks afterward before having another session, or any other type of body therapy. During this time the signaling will continue throughout the body unless you do something to stop the vibrational action of the Bowen treatment. You may find it takes a few days for the body to realign itself and may find the body jerking, pulsing or twitching as it is realigning itself during those days while resting. Each day, the body should loosen up more. Additional sessions are sometimes needed. Waiting a week to two weeks before resuming more Bowen therapy is recommended unless you have done something to re-injure yourself.
If you injure yourself, it is best to have a Bowen session that same day, before you sleep on it. Otherwise, after sleeping on it, the misalignment sets in and it may take more sessions to eliminate it from the body afterward. Bowen sessions are very gentle, allowing the body and the brain to communicate, to allow the healing to take place.
You may be wondering if you could benefit from a Bowen session. One way to determine if Bowen would be helpful for you is, are you still experiencing pain in the body from a long-term injury?
Bowen Testimonials: The following are true testimonials from clients who have experienced benefits from Bowen therapy. Not all clients will experience radical shifts after one session, but some do. Three sessions a week apart is generally recommended. If you are experiencing long term pain, consider trying a few Bowen sessions to see if you could benefit.
Kristin C: After experiencing an automobile accident as a teenager, I had continually experienced low back pain and had been unable to get relief. Ten years later, it became especially challenging as my job sometimes required me to fly. Sitting during a long flight caused a lot of pain and discomfort. My first Bowen Session was the day before a cross country flight. For the first time since my accident, I was able to sit comfortably in a plane for 5 hours without experiencing pain while sitting for so long.
Robert J: Working with concrete requires a lot of heavy lifting and hard work. I had seriously injured my shoulder and it was recommended that I needed surgery on my rotator cuff. In the meantime, I had a Bowen session on the injured shoulder. After the session, the pain subsided each day and within a week, the pain was gone and surgery was not required.
Linda T: At the end of my 6th Bowen session, I experienced an interesting event. After the last move, on the back of my head, an area (above the location worked on) began to pulse. It continued for at least 6 minutes. I was left to lay on the massage table and process the response for about 15 minutes. That same area on my head was where I had experienced an injury as an 8-year-old child, when I passed out and hit my head on a metal table, then a concrete floor. Since that time, there has always been a lump on the back of my head. Later that day, hours after my Bowen session, I reached up and realized the lump was now gone after over 50 years. That was amazing!
James B:  After suffering from sciatica pain for a month with no relief, I decided to try a Bowen session. Each time I had a session, it gave me some relief so I continued. After about 5 weeks, my pain was gone completely.    ​
Are You Ready to Experience a Bowen Therapy Session?
1 Hour Session: $60.00
Pre-Pay 3 Sessions @ $150.00
Contact me for more information or to set an appointment.
@ The Sanctuary Chiropractic & Wellness Spa
Office Hours are on Wednesday's
Kathy Jerore, ND
248-974-2062
Certified Bowen Therapist
Certified Naturopathic Doctor
**Excerpts taken from Understanding the Bowen Technique by John Wilks