Chiropractic Helps Keep Me Young

Nutrition Talk Wednesday November 17th at 6:15pm

Join Dr. Travis and special guest speaker Gordon Palmer for a pre-holiday pep talk about nutrition. They will be covering the sneaky things in your diet that are keeping you a little heavier than you'd probably like, and some great strategies to keep your energy, spirits and health up over the next month or so and for a lifetime. Did you know that the Christmas season is the unhealthiest time of the year? Make sure that you get the jump start on health, so that your new year's resolution isn't to undo all the unhealthy choices you made during the holidays. Spots are almost full, so call Carla at 250-454-9474 to book one of the last 4 seats!

Dr. Travis Pillipow DC, BSc.
Dr. Sarah Tremblay, DC BHPE
Health In Hand Family Chiropractic
104-1195 Industrial Rd. Kelowna, BC VIZ 1G4
250-454-9474
http://www.healthinhand.ca
Adjusting you for a better life!

Secrets for successful ageing

Since November is a great month to honour people, I thought I would write today’s piece about an incredible member of our practice. With Veterans Week and Remembrance Day looming, it just seems fitting. Especially since he is a WWII vet.

Clement Kromhoff is easily the most interesting person I have ever met. At 92 years old, he is full of stories, amazing thoughts about health and a life well lived and he always has something kind to say to the people around him. Oh, and he’s also hilarious; everyone in his immediate proximity seems to be smiling. He speaks several languages, drove the Model T Ford and loves to share the great produce that he grows in his backyard.

Many people will be awed just by his age, and the fact that he is not only in his nineties, but he is there in great health is even more inspiring. He lives alone, still drives and still works in his garden. To some that will sound unbelievable, but the truth is we should all be living as well and as long as Clem.

Those fruits, vegetables, herbs and seasonings that he grows with his own two hands are his secret to success. Clem will tell you that sugar is “white death” and that he never uses the stuff and that if the rest of the country didn’t consume so much of it we would be living longer and healthier lives. He controls the quality of what he puts in his body by growing it himself, and has done so for a great deal of his life. Of course there was the period of time that he was stationed overseas in WWII, where immense stress, less than ideal food, and I’m sure poor sleep would have taken a few years off his life, but he seems to have bounced back and found balance. He gave up alcohol, formed a relationship with God, and pursued his passions.

Clem was married to the love of his life for nearly 70 years, and has formed a strong support system of neighbours, friends, and even acupuncturists and chiropractors around him. When he recently fell from a ladder in his yard there were people there to pick him up, dust him off and make sure that he was on the road to recovery. You can’t help but love this man, and I think the lessons we can all learn here are obvious, but I’m going to outline them for you anyway.

Secrets for successful ageing 1 – preserve your body with healthful food, light to moderate exercise and limit sugar! 2 – keep your mind fit by staying engaged in the world, learn a new language, go out and meet people. 3 – build a strong support system! Sometimes all you need is a hand to hold, or someone to listen to your problem or someone to celebrate a victory with. Cast a wide social net and you’ll always be able to find someone to help you. 4 – Pursue your passions, a life without purpose is not a life worth living. Find the things that inspire you, that stir your creativity or your give you that excited butterflies in the belly sensation. In the pursuit of something you love, nothing feels like work, and time flies. You’ll be 99 years old before you know it.


Dr. Travis Pillipow DC, BSc.
Dr. Sarah Tremblay, DC BHPE
Health In Hand Family Chiropractic
104-1195 Industrial Rd.
Kelowna, BC VIZ 1G4 250-454-9474
http://www.healthinhand.ca/
Adjusting you for a better life!

Trade Exchange Canada Trade Show - Rotary Center for the Arts

The Trade Exchange Canada Trade Show on Friday November the 4th from 1pm to 4pm.

It will be taking place at the Rotary Center for the Arts, so come and check us and all the other TEC members out. Find out about the barter system and the businesses you can trade with.

Come and network with fellow members and guests!
Dr. Travis Pillipow DC, BSc.
Dr. Sarah Tremblay, DC BHPE
Health In Hand Family Chiropractic
104-1195 Industrial Rd.
Kelowna,BC VIZ 1G4
250-454-9474
http://www.healthinhand.ca/
Adjusting you for a better life!

November is a time for reflection

It’s the month we use to honour our veterans, to think about their sacrifice for our health and livelihood. It’s also a great month to use for pausing to think about the mania that is Christmas that is fast approaching. November is a great time to take stock, be greatful and prepare yourself for upcoming challenges. So remember to pause.

This month @ Health In Hand
Inside the office you may have noticed our new tree on the wall. Its purpose is to be a family tree of sorts and we would love to hang pictures of our chiropractic family on there. We have been slowly taking pictures of the children in our practice and we would love to have a photo of your well adjusted child, so remind us when you’re in the office with them to take one, or bring a copy of one of your old favourites in! For those of you who have been coming in without having your children checked, let the family tree remind you that we’re a family wellness office, and we want to make sure that ALL members of your family are subluxation-free.

Wellness Orientations
We’re happy to report that Wellness Orientations have been very well attended in the last month or so, and if you haven’t been to one yet, it’s a great opportunity to learn some vital information. Some of it you will already know, but a lot of the time we need to be reminded. The rest will help you to understand what your chiropractor is doing for you, what you can do at home to help yourself and why you need to come in so darn often in the beginning. The Orientations are scheduled for Monday evenings at 6:15pm and all are welcome, even if you’ve been to one before, or you have never stepped foot in our office, but want to find out more. Just give us a call and let us know you’re coming so we can save you a spot.

Dr. Travis Pillipow DC, BSc.
Dr. Sarah Tremblay, DC BHPE

Health In Hand Family Chiropractic
104-1195 Industrial Rd.
Kelowna, BC VIZ 1G4 250-454-9474
http://www.healthinhand.ca/
Adjusting you for a better life!