Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Best Chiropractor in Fort Mill, SC!

We Won – Best Chiropractor in Fort Mill, SC!


We owe all of you and all of our patients the biggest thank you! We could not think of a better time to do it with Thanksgiving right around the corner.

Thank you for voting us the Top of the Times ‘Best Chiropractor’ in Fort Mill, SC 2 years in a row! We would not be who we are if it were not from the amazing support from the families we regularly take care of.

With this award comes a greater responsibility to help our community reach exceptional heights in health care. We are on track to fulfilling that quest and are ready to give your entire family the amazing health they deserve.

The nervous system controls the body and the spine houses that magnificent nervous system. Chiropractic care for infants to elderly is the only profession trained to take care of interference to that system which leads many to ill health.

The environment we put ourselves in, is what causes extreme stress on our body. That is where we shine at Complete Wellness Chiropractic; enlightening you and yours in the ways of ideal nutrition, exercise and mental wellbeing.

These changes are possible through education on where you have the ability to improve and then the knowledge to help you change your belief systems. Long term change is only possible through changing our belief systems first, behaviors then follow. Just working on behavior makes long term success almost impossible. Success in health is a journey and an amazing one worth traveling.

Thanks for traveling with us! We too are patients of a chiropractic and a wellness lifestyle.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dr. Robert Cynowa Jr.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Candy Buy Back Opportunity

It’s Halloween and you know what that means…lots and lots of candy! As much fun as it is, the toxic effects of sugar, artificial sweeteners and food coloring are not.

We came up with a simple plan to make Halloween fun and healthy too at Complete Wellness Chiropractic!

Go have a blast on Halloween and collect lots of candy! Then, bring 1 lb of candy into the office in exchange for you or your child’s first day visit.

This is a great way for you to have fun on Halloween and get your health checked for free.

Not only that, but we are going to donate all the candy we collect to our military men and women over seas to boost their spirits too!

If you are an existing patient at Complete Wellness Chiropractic, please bring your candy in too. We will extend the first visit free to one of your family members, friends or bless someone in need who cannot afford it.

So, get collecting that candy and give us a call to schedule your family’s first visits. Offer expires November 23rd so don’t wait too long, we do not want our military getting old candy.

Monday, September 17, 2012

Complete Wellness Helps out Gold Hill Elementary 5th graders!


Books!  Do you remember those?  The hard bound covers filled with pages with words that opened up worlds to millions of people?  Before Kindles and Nooks and TV and social media we found out about our world and expanded our imaginations through books.  Mr. Smith at Gold Hill Elementary, even with all the tech-savvy gadgets he uses for his classroom, knows the importance of them and wants to expand his homeroom library.  Complete Wellness Chiropractic wants to help him in this mission.

For every new patient appointment made between September 10-21st 100% of the proceeds from that appointment will go back to his classroom.  Who do you know that could benefit from chiropractic care?  A co-worker?  Your spouse?  Your children?  It’s always a good time to refer to our office, but now is an even better time!   

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Children's Attention Home Check Presentation!

With the help of our amazing Fam Jam Committee and all of the wonderful volunteers, we were able to present the Children's Attention Home with a check for $11,000!



Fam Jam continues to grow and we look forward to raising even more next April!


Monday, August 27, 2012

Our New Area!

Complete Wellness Chiropractic would like to introduce our new children’s area. We have been working very hard to complete it and we are happy to say it’s done! We owe a huge thank you to Jamie for our beautiful mural that she created. The mural adds exactly what we needed! Please stop by the office to check out our new addition!

BEFORE


 
DURING


AFTER

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Volunteer of the Year!

Congratulations to Dr. Rob for receiving the
2012 Bruce & Kitty Updike Volunteer of the Year Award!

We are very proud!

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Come check out the new Kid's Area!

Yes, that is Batman who graced us with an appearance today!
A big thanks goes to Racheal for coordinating and putting together our beautiful new kid's area. Complete with fun toys and bean bag chairs, kids of all ages can enjoy the space! 

Stay tuned for a potential wall mural that could be starting soon too!

Monday, July 9, 2012

Why Wellness Works-shop TOMORROW NIGHT!


TOMORROW - July 10th @ 6:30pm

Think you know what health really is?  

If you built two houses, one house with good materials and another with bad materials would the houses be different? 

The wellness workshop is 60 minutes of hardcore health exploring what it takes to live with good materials in today’s society. 

What is the gold standard of health in all aspects of your life and how are they all achievable? 

We will also go through the role chiropractic care plays with your family working towards improving health and vitality. This workshop sets the concrete foundation necessary to dive into deeper topics on creating lifelong abundant health.

Please call to reserve your spot!
704.899.5000

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Cleaning Green

Natural cleaners not only saving the enviroment but also saves your health. It is very easy to just grab the off the counter cleaners while these cleaners may get the job done but with the bleach and ammonia they are detramental to your eyes, breathing passages and if long enough exposed your nerves.  

With these few simple ingredients you can make you most basic cleaning solutions you use everyday:

Baking soda

(aka sodium bicarbonate) A deodorizer and gentle scrub; softens hard water, removes acidic stains, and polishes shiny surfaces like stainless steel without scratching.


                                                   Distilled white vinegar
A deodorizer, disinfectant, mild acid, and preserv­ative; breaks up dirt, grease, mineral deposits, mold, and soap scum.

                                                          Essential oils
Aromatic plant oils; some, including eucalyptus, lavender, and tea tree, are natural disinfec­tants and antifungals. Pure essential oils can irritate eyes and skin upon contact, so handle carefully. Pregnant women should consult a health-care practitioner before using. Available from mountainroseherbs.com and natural foods stores.

                                                              Lemon
A deodorizer, stain remover, and grease cutter; acts as a mild bleach when exposed to sunlight.

                                                             Olive oil
 A natural oil that helps to nourish and polish wood.



All-Purpose Scrub

1/2 cup baking soda
Plant-based liquid soap
1/2 of a lemon

Window Cleaner

1/2 teaspoon Castile or plant-based liquid soap
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 cups water

Floor Cleaner

1/8 cup plant-based liquid soap
1/8 cup distilled white vinegar
1 gallon water
10 drops essential oil (scent of your choice)

Mold + Mildew Spray

2 cups distilled white vinegar


Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Who wants to WIN a Grill???

 
With grill season beginning, Complete Wellness Chiropractic wants to give patients
the chance to win an awesome gas grill! This year is our 3rd annual Great Grill Giveaway!

HOW IT WORKS:
Patients who get adjusted between July 2nd-July 18th will earn one ticket towards the grill drawing. 
Patients who refer a friend or family member to our office will receive ten tickets.
For those who attend one workshop or Pathways Connect, you will receive two tickets, but if you bring someone with you, you will receive ten tickets! 

PRIZES:
First prize is our great gas grill of course!
Second prize is a grill basket which includes grill tools, Mac's sauces and spices, sparklers, and more! 

The grill will be at our office starting on Monday, July 2nd, so make sure you stop by to see the grill and get an adjustment to receive a ticket.

 RAFFLE:
Customer Appreciation Day will be Thursday, July 19th, which will be the day of the
Great Grill Giveaway drawing. Come in for some fresh fruits and juice and see if you will be the lucky winner of the grill or the grill basket!

Friday, June 22, 2012

Tips: Where do you carry your wallet?

Alright guys, where do you carry your wallet? If you answered 'in your back pocket' you may want to reconsider that decision. Think about it... 
















You have major sciatic nerves that run down each leg. And when you sit you're crunching those nerves between your wallet and bone. Not to mention that by keeping your wallet on one side, your pelvis is elevated abnormally. Over time this can create permanent postural misalignments as your body tries to adapt to your incorrect posture. 

And don't even think about carrying a thin wallet in your back pocket. Even the thinnest wallet will still elevate your pelvis abnormally and cause microtraumas every time you sit.

Just carry it in your front pocket!


Thanks to Stephen and Katina who benefited from this advice and inspired this post!

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Patient of the Month - Jack!


Jack has seen some great changes since beginning chiropractic care, and we would love to share them with you as well!

"I had terrible pain in my neck that ran down my arm like electric shocks. After treatment, the pain slowly went away and overall health improved. 
I also noticed fewer colds, etc."

Jack is also a graduate of the Functional Movement program!
Balance increased by 10%!
Flexibility increased by 40%!
Coordination increased by 25%!
Strength increased by 60%!
Posture increased by 10%

Congratulations to Jack and all the rest of our patients who have seen the benefits of consistent chiropractic care.  Healing takes time and your health is worth it!

Monday, June 4, 2012

OPC 3


In 1534, French explorer Jacques Cartier was leading an expedition up the St. Lawrence River. Trapped by bad weather, Cartier and his crew were forced to survive on a ration of salted meat and biscuits. Cartier's crew began to suffer from severe deficiency of vitamin C and showed symptoms of scurvy. Many crewmembers died before the surviving members encountered a friendly Native American who saved most of their lives. He told them to make a tea from the bark and needles of the pine tree to cure their malady. They complied and, as a result, Cartier and many crewmembers survived.

Some 400 years later, Professor Jacques Masquelier of the University of Bordeaux, France, read a book by Cartier detailing their expedition. He concluded that pine bark not only contained some vitamin C, but obviously was a good source of bioflavonoids, whose effects are similar to those of vitamin C. Further studies and research revealed that the pine bark contained an array of proanthocyanidins complexes. These compounds were also found in a variety of plants, including grape seeds, cranberries, peanut skin, lemon tree bark and citrus rinds. Masquelier termed the active ingredients of the pine bark "pycnogenols", which today are referred to in the scientific community as oligomeric proanthocyanidins, or OPCs. 


Benefits of OPC-3:
Demonstrates anti-inflammatory activity
Powerful free radical scavenger
Supports cardiovascular health
Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
Helps maintain healthy circulation by strengthening capillaries, arteries, and veins
Supports healthy blood vessel dialation by promoting healthy nitric oxide levels
Supports healthy platelet activity
Helps maintain joint flexibility
Helps reduce mild menstrual cramping and abdominal pain
Helps support visual health and acuity
Supports a healthy complexion
Supports healthy blood glucose levels
Supports sperm quality

Monday, May 21, 2012

Let's Get Moving!

Our Movement Workshop is tomorrow night (Tuesday May 22 @ 6pm), so we decided to take some time out to go over some of the benefits of getting active. 


Did you know that if you took a 30 minute brisk walk everyday you could: 

  • Prevent up to 91 percent of cases of obesity and type 2 diabetes
  • Prevent up to 50 percent of all cases of heart disease
  • Reduce risk of stroke by 25-30 percent
  • Prevent up to 50 percent of all stroke deaths
  • Reduce congestive heart disease deaths by 63 percent
  • Reduce hospital readmission for heart failure patients by 70 percent
  • Normalize blood pressure and reduce risk of developing high blood pressure
  • Restore or maintain heart and blood vessel health
  • Restore and maintain normal cholesterol triglyceride levels
  • Reduce risk of breast cancer up to 60 percent
  • Reduce pancreatic cancer in overweight people by 50 percent
  • Reduce lung cancer, even in smokers by 72 percent
  • Prevent up to 50 percent of colon cancer
  • Reduce risk of developing, and improve outcomes of these with, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
  • Prevent osteoporosis and increase new bone formation
  • Increase strength, flexibility and balance
  • Decrease gallbladder removal by 20 percent and decrease gallstones
  • Improve digestion and decrease indigestion
  • Improve bowel function and elimination
  • Increase immune system function
  • Increase macrophage (anti-tumor) activity and antioxidant levels
  • Decrease all-causes of mortality by 67 percent in general population    
  • Prevent up to 47 percent of cognitive impairment, prevent u pot 62 percent of Alzheimer's and 52 percent of dementia
  • Improve physical function in older adults
  • Decrease chance of ever being in a nursing home
  • Decrease rate of aging 
  • Enhance learning by 12 times
  • Increase dopamine and serotonin levels 
  • Decrease depression by 20 percent, including relapse
  • Increased growth and healing hormones 
  • Decrease stress and body breakdown hormones
  • Decrease body fat, obesity, and weight gain 
(taken from Innate Physical Fitness by James Chestnut)


Being active and moving provides your body with necessary nutrients. Exercise is a requirement for your body, not just a means to 'look good'.  If the above didn't inspire you to move, maybe this will!
 
We do not stop exercising because we grow old.
We grow old because we stop exercising. 

 

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Racheal is Pregnant!

Yes, the word is finally out! Racheal is having another baby! She's keeping the due date a secret, but we think that she is due sometime in October. When you see her, be sure to congratulate her!

Monday, May 7, 2012

Why Do You Need Probiotics?



Probiotics are the 'good' bacteria that live in your gut. And like all things in the body, there is a delicate balance that must be maintained to keep you healthy. A poor diet, alcohol, prescription drugs, traveling, frequent illnesses, antibiotics, and aging are some of the factors that can create probiotic deficiency in your body. 

Some symptoms of probiotic deficiency can include bad breath, frequent colds or illnesses, indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, gas, nausea, fatigue, IBS, and yeast infections.

We get our first good dose of probiotics during vaginal birth, and then through breast milk. This gives our digestive tracts a healthy start. 

Probiotics are essential to helping us digest foods and helping us absorb the nutrients in our foods.


Probiotic benefits:
  • provides beneficial bacteria to help maintain optimal bacterial balance
  • promotes a strong immune system
  • promotes bowel regularity and stomach comfort
  • promotes colon health
  • supports a healthy gastrointestinal tract
  • supports healthy teeth
  • supports a healthy urinary tract
  • supports the body's normal resistance to yeast
  • supports a healthy upper digestive tract 

It is important to supplement with probiotics to ensure that your body is functioning optimally.  We offer our patients high quality Innate Choice probiotics as a healthy lifestyle option!

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Fam Jam is THIS Saturday!

Fam Jam is this Saturday and we are so excited for all the wonderful events, bands, activities, and all of the amazing prizes!  The Children's Attention Home is a great cause to raise money for, and our goal this year is $10,000. We are expecting a great turnout this Saturday, and rain or shine, we will see you there!

Thursday, April 12, 2012

March Madness Winners!

Congratulations to our March Madness Winners!

#1 - Drew 




#2 - Brian (not pictured)




#3 - Walt


Thanks to all of those who participated in our March Madness Bracket! We all had fun competing and watching the games, and we look forward to next years picks!

Monday, April 9, 2012

Pathways Connect - A Great Start!

Pathways Connect is an educational outreach program connecting local families and the empowering and emerging paradigm of wholism. Through this connection families will find the information and support they need for making informed health and conscious living choices.

Twice a month, we meet to connect and share information and discuss topics presented in Pathways to Family Wellness magazine (a great magazine put out by the ICPA). 

This past Saturday was our first meeting of the year, and it was a fantastic inaugural event! We had 8 members gather to cover "Mindful Mothering," "On Language Development Imagination is More Important than Knowledge," and we also talked about co-sleeping. We all benefited from some practical knowledge about raising children with the help of a mom who has already raised 3 children, including twins!

The next gathering will be April 28th.  
Please RSVP to our office, as space is limited. 
704-899-5000  
Children are welcome!