The Votes Are IN!

We are so excited to announce that Answers! is a finalist for the Small Business of the Year award! Winners will be announced tomorrow!

Answers! has donated numerous hours starting a non-profit organization called The Doctors Speakers Bureau – this organization is dedicated to bringing doctors with their specialties to speak to the community, at no charge, to educate them about different health disorders including health problems that can be prevented with different lifestyle approaches.

Also, for the past couple of years to current date Dr. Shan has traveled nationally in a doctor coaching group helping doctors across the nation to develop business systems that are solid and patient communication systems that have allowed thousands of patients to understand more about their condition and more about their bodies.

It’s because of these things and much more Answers! has been nominated for the Small Business of the Year award!

Stay tuned...

FREE Community Presentation

Presentation Update

Due to the weather we have rescheduled tonights presentation for next week!

Answers! to Thyroid Disorders – 11/6/09 @ 6:30

In Longmont! RSVP - 303.774.9737

(we still have a few seats available)

Maternity Care

Contrary to what much of the media and hospitals say, a woman’s body is designed to carry and deliver a healthy baby. Given the proper tools ALL expecting moms can have a wonderful, unforgettable experience not only throughout the pregnancy but also the birth.

Learn more at : Answerstohealth.com

Do you have a Thyroid disorder?

Have you had blood work done? Did you doctor run ALL 6 components that test the Thyroid???

If not, you may not have the whole picture!

Presented FREE to better educate people on the signs, symptoms and treatments of Thyroid disorders.

Be ready to get blown away by the latest research!

New Video

Many health problems begin in childhood and develop gradually due to vital growth and developmental stages that were missed. Right from birth, your child's health is subjected to daily stresses. The birth process is one of the most traumatic experiences many of us will ever go through.

Our nervous system is also referred to as our life energy. For this reason it is crucial to evaluate the nervous system. Through easy, pain-free testing procedures we are able to find and detect where health problems are coming from. Once we find the cause, then the proper treatment can be applied and the body can heal and repair. Fortunately, infants and children heal and repair much faster then adults.

See how quick and easy it is to get your little ones on the right track!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWhsIqJbXnY

Total Steps for Answers!

GOAL = 1,000,000

Grand Total for Answers!
1,654,961

Great Job!!!!!

Thank you to everyone who participated!!

Until next year…

Longmont Walking Challenge September 19- 26

Join Answers! for the fourth annual Longmont Walking Challenge September 19- 26!

Registration for the Longmont Walking Challenge starts September 14!

You can register at Answers! by stopping by, calling or sending an email to info@answersToHealth.com.

Registrants will receive a Quick Start guide, a walking log and an exercise conversion chart (which can be picked up at the office any time).

Pop on a pedometer and count your steps the 19-26 - it's that easy! Let's make this the best year yet!

Sugar Overload

It's in EVERYTHING!!!!

Just to name a few...

Dangers and Side Effects of Sugar

According to the US Department of Agriculture, the average American eats approximately 43 teaspoons of sugar per day. That’s 140 pounds per year! That’s more than 10X more than is recommended. Is it at all surprising that such illnesses as diabetes, obesity, depression, panic attacks, and mood swings are rising?

Happy Birthday Dr. Shan!

Have a very happy birthday!

Thanks for everything!

Everyone knows someone...

...who has blood sugar problems!























Diabetes is a serious chronic disease that can be managed through lifestyle changes and medication. Nearly 21 million Americans have diabetes, and at least 54 million people over age 20 have pre-diabetes. Whether you just found out you have diabetes or have been dealing with it for years, you can control your diabetes and live a long, active life. If you are at risk or have pre-diabetes, you can take small steps to prevent the disease.


Join us for this FREE workshop hosted by the Doctor's Speakers Bureau - helping educate our community of Longmont on workshop at a time!

We're Back!

We had a business meeting in Gig Harbor, WA this weekend! It was a great weekend – a lot was accomplished and some wonderful relationships were formed! We are excited to see the direction that Answers! is going!

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Invite anyone you know who maybe suffering
with CTS or symptoms of it.

Welcome to the family!

Answers! is thrilled to announce the newest addition to their team. Juanique (pronounced Shaun-ique) Roney is excited to be a part of the Answers! team as the new Massage Therapist and Spinal Technician.

Juanique and her husband moved from Provo, Utah at the beginning of June. She hopes to pursue her passions by helping people learn about health and the human body. “I am amazed by the unique approach Answers! takes to help many people improve their health and I am very excited to be a part of the team. My reason for going into massage therapy was to be able to help people find hope in their health once again. I have a huge respect for the body and its ability to heal itself when given the right tools. The intrinsic and extrinsic aspect of the body go hand in hand towards finding a better lifestyle, and at Answers!, that concept is well understood” says Juanique.

Juanique graduated from the Utah College of Massage Therapy top in her class and now focuses on deep tissue and rehabilitative work. In her spare time she loves to spend her time with her husband hiking, rock climbing, playing board games, longboarding and even sitting down to watch a good movie.

Juanique would like to offer a special discount for massages scheduled in the month of July - call to find out the details and schedule you're 1 hour massage TODAY! 303.774.9737

Elite Seminar in Chicago!

Welcome to all the new clients of Elite! We enjoyed meeting all of you and hope you’re able to go back to your clinics and implement some of the things you learned to help your offices flow more smoothly! We’ll see you next time in Las Vegas!

Cholesterol Myths

Hope to see you there!

Facebook

Answers! is on Facebook! Check us out and join the group! :)

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=505843976&ref=profile#/group.php?gid=49099987461

JOIN US!

Meet the Pettibon's

If you’re a patient you know that in our office we focus on structural, muscular, cellular and neurological care. Included in the structural and muscular care we use the Pettibon system. Dr. Shan and I had the wonderful opportunity to go down to Mazatlan, Mexico to meet with Dr. Pettibon and his beautiful wife Sharon. We spoke with them about our system of finding Answers! and the possibility taking the Pettibon system to the next level.

We're flying to Seattle in July to meet with everyone to work out the details and see where we need to go next...Stay tuned!

Swine Flu

Is there more behind the hype of the media?

What is a Pandemic anyway?

How do you feel about the idea of mandatory vaccinations?

Is this the first Swine Flu panic?

What is the Swine Flu anyways?

Check out this article and find out!

Critical Alert: The Swine Flu Pandemic – Fact or Fiction? - CLICK HERE

Let us know what you think.

It's LIVE!

It's with great pleasure that we announce our new and improved website: AnswersToHealth.com. Navigation around the new site is easy, with organized navigation links on the left side so you can find anything!

Our user-friendly site will offer quick access to the latest Answers! news and healthcare information. You will also be able to download forms quick and easy from your home computer.

We are excited about the 3D Spine Simulator. This way you can share with your friends and family how the nervous system, posture and organs are connected! Take a moment to play around with this new feature - it's great!

You'll also see at the top, an online calendar! Keep track of everything happening at Answers! and easily forward events to friends and family!

www.AnswersToHealth.com

If you have any questions please let us know! We are always happy to help!

Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!

Coming Soon…

Answers! is getting ready to launch our new website! It will have all of the information about our office, a 3D spine simulator – which shows how the nerves affect the organs, newsletters, online forms and much more! Stay tuned!

Answers! is now on MeetUp.com

We have made a group focusing on people who have lifestyle disorders such as: obesity/overweight, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol, arthritis, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, scoliosis, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, just to name a few.

Many of these health problems can be treated or even reversed by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle starts with knowledge - the knowledge to make informed decisions that impact your health every day.

Meet with others who are interested in learning what it takes to gain back their health for a lifetime! Look beyond sympotoms and labels to find true ANSWERS!

Check us out at: http://www.meetup.com/Lifestyle-Disorders

Spinal Decompression Therapy

FREE PRESENTATION!

This presentation is designed for anyone suffering from back pain, neck pain, sciatica, leg pain, herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, bulging disc, tingling, numbness, and arm pain.

If you or your family members have been struggling with these debilitating conditions with little or no relief, then ask yourself the following questions.

Are you frustrated with taking medications daily?
Do you struggle with daily activities?
Have you had repeated injections or epidurals with little or no relief?
Have you already tried chiropractic or physical therapy?
Have you been told that surgery is your only option?
Have you been out or work due to pain?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then non-surgical spinal decompression therapy is certainly a viable treatment option and could very well be what you’re looking for.

Some treatments are aimed at pain suppression and temporary pain relief. Other treatments are corrective in nature. It’s vital that you understand the differences!

Join us for this FREE presentation and explore your options.

April 22nd @ 6:30pm

Everyone who attends will receive a FREE trial of this breakthrough treatment. Find out what the treatment feels like and if this type of treatment is right for you?

Please RSVP to 303.774.9737

New Spring Hours

Due to the overwhelming responses received from the survey sent out last month - we have new Spring hours. The new Spring hours start on April 1st.

Some of the class times have been updated as well to better fit the needs of all our patients. Be watching your email for the new April calendar.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your thoughts, ideas and concerns.

New Spring Hours

Monday - 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - 8:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday - 8:00am - 6:00pm
Friday - 8:00am - 6:00pm

Haha - so we thought winter was gone...

We just had to wait for Spring before we got any snow!

The weather forecasters were right - the snow is still coming down! If you need to leave the house please drive safe!

This is Ms. Bella (Dr. Shan's dog) playing in the snow - a great day for building a snowman or going snowshoeing! Enjoy!

Last day of WINTER!

It’s the last day of winter! This means it’s time to put away the snowshoes, skies, shovels, gloves and bring out the swimsuits, hiking boots, golf clubs, bikes and sunglasses! Whatever gets you out of the house in the summer make sure your body is geared up, tuned up and ready to go!

If you’re not ready, you still have time! We can help you get on track with your heath goals, so you can enjoy each day to its fullest! Invite us to join your team of healthcare professionals! Let’s find Answers!

Organic Coca-Cola?

What will they think of next? Organic Coca-Cola?

What Happens When You Drink a Coke?

Downing a can of Coke may not seem like a big deal … until you really examine what it does to your body.

Within the first 10 minutes, 10 teaspoons of sugar hit your system.

Then:
• Within 20 minutes, your blood sugar spikes, and your liver responds to the resulting insulin burst by turning massive amounts of sugar into fat.

• Within 40 minutes, caffeine absorption is complete; your pupils dilate, your blood pressure rises, and your livers dumps more sugar into your bloodstream.

• Around 45 minutes, your body increases dopamine production, which stimulates the pleasure centers of your brain -- a physically identical response to that of heroin, by the way.

• After 60 minutes, you’ll start to have a sugar crash, and perhaps reach for another Coke to start the process all over again.

Drinking Coke Now Could Have a Heavy Price LaterThe average American drinks more than 60 gallons of soft drinks each year, and amazingly they make up the number one source of calories in the United States! If you drink the regular variety, you can count on about 10 teaspoons of sugar in each can, largely in the form of dangerous high-fructose corn syrup. If you drink the diet variety, you’re likely being exposed to aspartame, and did you know there are over 92 different side effects associated with aspartame consumption including brain tumors, birth defects, diabetes, emotional disorders and epilispsy/seizures?

JUST SAY NO!

Read the rest of the article at: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/03/10/Will-Organic-CocaCola-Be-the-Next-Step.aspx and http://www.nextnature.net/?p=2012

Foods and Inflammation

Foods That Promote Inflammation

*High-fat meals (especially red meat)

*Processed Meat

*Sugary snacks, soda, and cereals

*Refined grains

*Candy and junk food

Foods That Discourage Inflammation

*Salmon and other oily fish

*Flax/pumpkin seeds

*Olive oil

*Whole grains

*Brightly colored fruits and vegetables

Digestive Disorders 16th or 19th

It is estimated that some form of digestive disorder affects more than 100 million people in America. That is more than half of the U.S. population.

Did you know…

Everyone (including children) needs to have at least 2-3 bowel movements per day… if not you may be one of the 100 million people suffering with some form of a digestive disorder.

Not Just Another Greens Drink

If you’re like me, you’ve tried many greens drinks just to find that they taste like grass - Greens FIRST has a wonderful mint flavor. We all know we should be eating five to ten servings of fruits and vegetables daily; however, it isn’t always possible. Greens FIRST has the antioxidant power of 10 plus servings of fruit and vegetables and tastes yummy (kids love it too)!

Adding Greens FIRST to your diet may help:
*Boost Energy
*Promote a Healthy Heart
*Improve Digestion
*Boost the Immune System
*Alkalize and Balance pH
*Support Normal Blood Sugar
*Fight Aging
*Promote Normal Cholesterol
*Assist Weight Management
**No Sugar Added!
**No Wheat, Dairy, MSG, Artificial Sweeteners or Preservatives!

This is especially good for people who are on the go or for people who don’t have a lot of time in the morning for breakfast. It’s fast and easy – take one scoop, put it in 6-8 oz of water, mix and go! Did I mention KIDS LOVE IT TOO!

Try it for yourself - Get a FREE sample at - http://www.firstshake.com/2020

Healthy Vegetable Dip

Jeanette's tip of the month:

Looking for a healthy vegetable dip, or a delicious spread for your sandwich? A great substitute for mayonnaise or a high-sugar condiment is hummus. Spice it with different herbs and create a nutritious new taste for every dish.

$35 Off - 1 Hour Massage

Give the gift of massage this Valentine's Day!

Massage must be scheduled by Feb 28. to get special pricing.

The Astonishing Dr. You

Introducing an entirely new way to see your body and your health. If you lose you health you need a good doctor the best doctor in the world is YOU— Meet Dr. You!

*Dr. You heals, mends, protects and regulates!
*Only the doctor in you can produce scar tissue!
*Only the doctor in you can place calcium to mend a broken bone!
* The doctor in you also controls your heart, lungs, digestion, immunity, headaches, and even PAIN!!

If your system is down and you or someone you love is suffering it might be time to check in with Dr. You!

Learn how to put Dr. You back in charge of your health TODAY!

Join us

February 16th and 19th at 6:30pm

RSVP - Frontdesk@Answerstohealth or call 303.774.9737

Coach Dr. Shan

This weekend Dr. Shan spoke at the Elite Coaching seminar in Denver. Doctor’s flew in from all over to attend this seminar.

As you know, Dr. Shan has a wonderful way of teaching and explaining concepts to patients so they make sense and are applicable for daily living- he’s also able to do that for other doctors.

Dr. Shan is gifted in many ways. It’s awesome to see his enthusiasm and willingness to share what he knows to better help not only his patients, but other doctors to help their patients as well! That’s just another way we’re striving to help as many people as possible to not suffer needlessly!

PS – Thank you to all of the doctor’s that attended and to Dr. Fred for leading Elite Coaching to new heights!!

Welcoming Dr. Brion

Medical VS Chiropractic

Medical Health Philosophy

• Medicine focuses on disease processes.
• Measure blood values and use drugs to alter blood chemistry and change bodily function.
• Has an outside in approach.
• Reactive – let’s wait and see if you get a disease, then we can use a drug to treat it.

Chiropractic Health Philosophy

• The body is a self healing self regulating organism.
• Recognize the nervous system is the master system that controls, coordinates and regulates every cell, tissue and organ in the body.
• Examine the nervous system for imbalances and use various treatments to balance and improve nervous system function.
• Has an inside out approach.
• Proactive – let’s change your function before you have a disease!

Safely Dispose of Meds - 2/7/09

As many of us know medications have disastrous side affects. We may not know how to throw them out or dispose of them properly, so they don't hurt us further or the environment. These are very toxic chemicals and we should treat them as such. If we throw the medications into the toilet and flush, as harmful as they may be, they will find their way into our water system. Yes into our drinking water and bathing water. They also affect all living creatures in our lakes and streams. Yes into our fishing streams.

Last year Longmont water service put a flyer in our water bill describing how the medications are not able to be filtered out, even with the best filtration in northern Colorado, and they end up in our water sources such as our lakes and streams. This has led to numerous problems with our fish population. The fish are becoming mutated and deformed beyond recognition. For our health, the health of our environment and the health of future generations of people and animals please dispose of your medications properly. Good Day Pharmacy is providing free disposal of all your unused medication (new, used or half used). Please find a location nearest to you and take your toxic mess. ~Dr. S

Saturday, February 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Chilson Recreation Center, 700 East Fourth Street, Loveland

For more information about the project, contact Mike Maguire at 970-494-0289, or Karen Price at 970-669-7500, ext. 7.

Your Daily Activities Could be the Cause

Do you...
Slump in your chair?
Drive for more that 20 min?
Look down while reading?
Sit at the computer for long periods of time?
Sit on the couch/over-sized chair and watch TV?
For women- do you wear your purse on one side only?
For kids - do you wear a backpack?




If you answered yes to any of these – your daily actives could be promoting poor posture.

Why is your posture important? You spine houses the spinal cord which carries energy from your brain to the rest of your body. If your posture is “off” that energy is unable to flow to the vital organs which leads to disease. For example: if the energy is shut down in your neck you may find yourself suffering with allergies, thyroid problems or hormone imbalances. If the energy is shut down in mid back you may have problems breathing, numbness/tingling in your hands or heartburn/indigestion. Finally, if the nerves are shut down in your lower back you may have digestive problems, sexual dysfunction or problems into your legs.

Being in any position for more than 20 minutes continually allows the tendons and liniments to relax allowing for possible shifts in your posture over time.

Take charge of your health by paying attention to those daily activities that could be contributing to the increase or decrease of your overall health.

Our Wonderful Staff

Veronica - Veronica is our Spinal Technician teaching patients exercises and assisting Dr. Shan with a wide variety of therapies in the office. She also does work at the front desk and in the billing department. Veronica enjoys staying fit, traveling, gardening, camping and spend time with her husband.

Gabe - Gabe primarily works as our Massage Therapist. He also works alongside Dr. Shan as a Spinal Technician assisting with patients. As a Massage Therapist for Answers!, his goals with patients is to be able to help them rehabilitate specific muscular injuries or different muscular traumas they may be suffering from. Gabe enjoys cycling, hiking, snow boarding, playing football, and hang out with friends and family.

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Many Health Problems Begin in Childhood

Many health problems begin in childhood and develop gradually due to vital growth and developmental stages that were missed. Right from birth, your child's health is subjected to daily stresses. The birth process is one of the most traumatic experiences many of us will ever go through. An infant's neck must be bent one way and then the other in order to pass through the birth canal or even be delivered through the small incision made during a c-section birth. This can leave a baby's neck with misalignments that shut down nerve energy from freely flowing through to the rest of the body. This restriction can lead to torticollis (head is tilted to one side predominately), colic, autism, constipation, rashes (eczema), walking too soon, not sleeping through the night and bottom scooting, just to name a few.

"The Nervous System Controls and Coordinates all the Systems of the Body and Relates the Individual to Their Environment" Gray's Anatomy, 24th edition, pg.4

Our nervous system is also referred to as our life energy. Our life energy starts in the brain. The brain sends strength and energy down through your spinal cord like a river to all the vital organs of your body. Each one of your organs is 100% DEPENDENT on that nerve energy to keep you alive and healthy.

For this reason it is crucial to evaluate the nervous system. Through easy, pain-free testing procedures we are able to find and detect where health problems are coming from. Once we find the cause, then the proper treatment can be applied and the body can heal and repair. Fortunately, infants and children heal and repair much faster then adults.

4 month old – Suffered with constant spitting up

Before 9:03am ------------------After 9:10am

“My 3 years old suffered from Asthma. He had trouble breathing and sleeping at night. He had even been hospitalized for Asthma attacks. After being seen by Dr. Shan he started sleeping though the night! He has had fewer problems breathing and isn’t on any medications. I’m amazing how easy it was to fix the problem without medication.”

“When I started at Answers! I had lower back pain caused by pregnancy. This condition severely affected my life; I couldn’t stand without pain or stay in any position for very long. After receiving care at Answers! my lower back pain was drastically reduced during the rest of my pregnancy. I was able to care for my other three children and had much more energy. I have learned how crucial the nervous system is in relation with how the body functions. The labor for my forth child was my easiest one and I am convinced that's because of the care I received at Answers!”

What Patients Have to Say...

"After years of 'traditional' chiropractic Dr. Shan has set me and my family on a path to correcting the problems we face rather than treating the symptoms of the problems. It feels good to know that I am improving my health and preventing the downward spiral that is so pervasive in today's backwards health care system. It’s refreshing to have the means and the ability to take control of your health."

"At Answers! they fix the problem, and not just address the symptoms."

"The entire staff is always helpful, encouraging and friendly. Dr. Shan has uncovered and is successfully treating many underlying physical problems I have had for years. He has worked tirelessly to diagnose & correct problems traditional medicine has considered permanent & untreatable."

Find more on our website AnswersToHealth.com

Free Community Presentation

May this New Year be a new beginning of new hopes, new possibilities, and new joys for you and your loved ones! We look forward to helping you achieve your healthcare goals!

We hope to see you there!

New Blog

Welcome to our new blog! Here’s where we’ll keep you up-to-date with current events, presentations, health related research and other fun stuff going on at Answers!