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At the young age of 17, JaQuel Richmond is a gifted and talented basketball player. His skill set is remarkable and has caught the attention of several big names schools across the nation including UNC-Charlotte, Oklahoma State, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Georgetown, and Tennessee, all of which has offered him scholarships. Additionally he has received serious interest from Duke, Syracuse, UCLA and Kansas.

Richmond is a point guard that plays for NBA superstar guard, Chris Paul and his CP3 All Stars AAU Team. He has been handling that orange sphere since the tender age of four. Yet he says there is still so much for him to accomplish on and off the basketball court. He is the type of guard that can break any defender down and get to the basket at will. “I have developed a three point shot just in case my defender is backing up, I’m pulling up for the jump shot,” says Paul. “But if he’s playing me tight one move and I’m going to the hole”.

Richmond has received a double portion of basketball blessing from both of his parents. His mother Keisha Mail and father Bennie Richmond both played basketball for James B. Dudley High School in Greensboro. He also attended Dudley as a freshman, but later transferred to Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point where its basketball program is lead by Keith Gatlin (former University of Maryland guard). He now maintains a 3.500 GPA at Wesleyan and has manage the transition very well.

Richmond says his biggest goal is prepare himself to play basketball at the next level. His father says he allows him to be a “Gym Rat” but he requires JaQuel to hit his books first. As a member of CP3 he travels around the country to mentor other youth who are following in his footsteps. His travels generally consume any breaks that he has from school, including the summer.

He understands that success requires a lot of hard work. The death of his uncle Kenyon Mial in 2009, he says was the biggest challenged he’s had to face. “He was my number one fan. When I lost him, it was like a part of me left. It took months for me to get myself together. I knew I needed to regroup because that’s not what he would have wanted,” he says.

His parents and younger sisters are his biggest inspiration. Looking at their faces when I’m playing on the court as they cheer inspires me to work hard on and off the court and in the classroom,” he says. “I always tell them they are going to retire real early”. He also says seeing some of his friends who are either in college playing or on their way to college, makes him strive harder. “Chris Paul has impacted my life a lot because he plays the point guard position. Learning directly from him makes me feel like I can’t go wrong. He teaches me the ins and out about the game of basketball,” say Richmond.

With the dream to possibly play in the NBA one day, Richmond declares that nobody can stop him but myself. His plan is to finish strong in high school, excel in college, and play professionally. “One day I’m going to tell my kids how my dream came true. Life is what you make it and basketball is mine,” he says.

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The question of speed is a very hot topic among athletes. Which athlete does not want to get faster? It separates the great players from the average players. It makes a significant difference if you can get from point A to point B in a hurry. That can determine a goal in soccer, dunk in basketball, touchdown in football, and catch in baseball. For many years, we have heard the myth that you are either born fast or slow. You may never be an Olympic sprinter, but you can ensure you make great strides in improving your speed. But just like a house that is built on a solid foundation will last longer there are several foundational keys that will help you turn into a faster “version” of yourself.

Key # 1 – Get StrongerYou must improve the maximal strength of your posterior chain. The posterior chain involves the muscles you can’t see in the mirror. For example, the hamstrings, glutes, spinal erectors, abdominal muscles, etc…Have you ever seen a sprinter that is weak or has underdeveloped “posterior chain muscles.” The reason part of the equation of learning to produce more force into the ground is to be able to lift mass. In simple terms, we use exercises like the Squat Variations and Dead Lift Variations to strengthen this area. Our routine ensures that the athlete increases the amount of weight used on a weekly basis. This ensures that the athlete produces anabolic hormones to grow and becomes neurologically efficient to move heavy weight. For example, our athletes might use the Box squat for a 3 week cycle lift 225 lbs. for three reps one week and the next week attempt to lift 230 lbs for three reps. The body must be challenged maximally to make significant changes. However, lifting maximally week in and week out would eventually diminish our progress so we rotate our main posterior chain exercise every 4 weeks.

Key# 2- Jump TrainingJump training should really be called absorb training as it teaches

the body to receive the force to display it rapidly an increased speed. Every athlete can benefit from teaching their brain to send signals to the muscles rapidly. However, every athlete is not ready for every type of jump. A beginner cannot start with depth jumps as their connective tissue is not ready to receive that type of force. This means that we will increase the likelihood of injury. This type of training has worked very well for our training program at the beginning of our workout. The reason being is that it makes sense that your brain will send signals when it is rested and not when it is in a state of fatigue. We start with low level jumps like low box jumps, landing jumps, single leg hops, and line hops. Also, we decrease the volume of our jumps if we are emphasizing other abilities during a phase of our training. Currently, we are training low level landing jumps, single leg reactive jumps, and triple jump approach in our summer HS football training routine. The purpose of this training is to move with great speed or velocity, so the trainer should emphasize fast twitch reaction. We always discuss form as well as injury prevention is a top priority. This is why our athletes here the following commands often: Butt Back, Chest Up, Middle Foot, Explosion, Quick hands, Land Light. We don’t say all the commands at once, but you will hear at least one during an attempt at a jump.

Key# 3 – Performance NutritionWe are not registered dieticians, but we believe in quality nutritional information. Lamour Training Systems partners with world renowned dietician Tavis Piatolly at http://hssnutrition.com/ for their nutrition needs. Would you put cheap gas in a very expensive vehicle? That is how an athlete must see their body. It needs quality fuel to perform. Athletes must have a balanced diet with enough protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Protein is helpful in muscle repair and building. Carbohydrates provide energy during your bouts of training. It makes sense to increase your carbohydrates during more intense bouts of exercise. For instance, a football player would add more carbohydrates during two a day practices. Fats are not bad for you as some television advertisements would lead us to believe if they are the right sources. Actually, fats help regulate our hormones and help us shed fat. Our goal is athletes should be to carry the least amount of body fat as safely possible. Imagine yourself running with a weight vest on and then picture yourself taking off the weight vest. Would you run faster with the weight vest on or off?

Protein Sources- Lean Turkey, Lean Ground Beef, Protein Powder (High Quality), Eggs with Omega 3, Lean Pork, Fish, and Lean Chicken

Carbohydrates- Quinoa Bread, Oats, Sweet Potatoes, Brown Rice, Fruits, and Vegetables

Fats- Avocado, Olive Oil, Fish Oil, Quality Butter Supplements- Fish Oil, Creatine, Protein Powder, Multivitamin, and Protein Bars Water- ½ your body weight in ouncesCoach Lamour Recommends- RSP Nutrition, GI Nutrition, Raw Revolution, Generation UCAN

Key#4- Speed TrainingSpeed Training is all about teaching the body to make the neural adaptations necessary to move fast. It is absolutely vital that you train maximally each week doing speed drills. Speed drills receive their energy source from a source that is very limited in the body, which it means it will not last long. In fact, this energy source only lasts about 10 seconds. This means you must run your hardest and have enough recovery time to run at your best again. That means those repeated 300 yard sprints you are doing with short rest periods are helping your conditioning not your speed. There is a time for that, but not when our goal is to be faster. Also, only attempt speed drills at the beginning of workouts when you are fresh and your body has been properly warmed up. This will ensure you do not get injured. In fact, you have to start with shorter sprints until your body adapts properly and is prepared for further sprints. In our camps, we start with 10 yard sprints and improve 5 yards each week. Furthermore, we have 1 minute

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rests for every 10 yard we sprint. However, we do not just sit there waiting as we optimize as much time as possible. We add “Fixers” like planks, ankle mobility drills, and band upper back exercises in between. Our acceleration drills usually require that our athletes learn the 45 degree lean and many are not strong enough initially. The best way to ensure the athletes learn this “ lean” in our system is through drills that require them sprinting from the ground, use sleds, and added resistance with light weights. The Main goals of our Super Speed program is to teach each athlete how to strike the balls of their feet underneath the hips, learn to drive their elbows back, and have correct posture during their sprints. Many of these things will naturally correct themselves as the athletes continue to sprint, become stronger, and more mobile.

Key #5- Dynamic Warm UpThe warm up has to be quality, prepare you for movement, and increase your core temperature. Our warm up usually involves slower movements until our body is ready for quicker movements. This will help us from moving too quick early and decrease the probability of injury. We like to increase our core temperature by doing jumping jacks, jump rope, or light skips. We feel that doing drills that force the athlete to stand up will help avoid tightening their hip flexors since most athletes spend time during the day sitting down. We have started to add more wrestling and gymnastics movements to warm up as well. Athletes fall on the ground so they must learn how to navigate their bodies on the floor. We tumble, hand walk, do flips, and crawls.

We address certain weaknesses and imbalances doing upper back activation exercises, ankle mobility drills, myofascial release, and hip mobility drills. Every athlete might need to address one more than the other depending on their assessments. Assessments are crucial or we are just guessing on how to help the athlete. This is done daily during exercise as well to see how the athletes are reacting during the routine. Lastly, we want to excite the nervous system to prepare the brain to send super fast signals to the muscle so they can move quickly. In the same way, we want our computers to upload quickly we want our mind and muscle connection to be just as fast. Our quick fast drills involve A March, A Skip, Wall Drills, Skip Drills, Groiners, Dot Drils, LineDrills, Speed Games, etc… You should feel warm and start to sweat some when you are warming up. Also, the last thing you want to do is do static stretches or stretches where you hold the stretch for 30 seconds or more. This is what we refer to as “ old-school” stretching. It does not make sense to relax the muscle when you are about to ask it to sprint and lift maximal weights. That is when you want the muscle to be awake and ready to fire.

Key # 6 – Flexibility & Recovery TrainingThis is something we want to do to improve our stride length and ensure we can maneuver into certain positions. The best time to perform flexibility stretches are after the workout. We use Active Isolated Stretching. This stretching involves a band, contracting the opposite muscle being stretched, and short stretch periods. Research has found that contracting the opposite muscle being stretched helps relax the muscle being stretched which means a better stretch. When we stretch our hamstring we lie on our backs with a band wrapped around our foot, we pull our leg towards us, hold the stretch for 2 seconds, contract the quadriceps, brace our abs, and take relaxing breaths. The 2 second holds help our muscles to keep the power they have produced throughout the workouts and learn how to use tension for the good of the body. It is very important to lengthen the right muscles as it will help you to get from Point A to Point B in less steps. Recovery Training is one of the most overlooked parts of a quality speed program. You will not adapt properly to the stress you have placed on your body until your learn to recover properly. Some great ways to recover from your workouts are use foam rollers,

contrast showers, 8 hours sleeps, post workout nutrition, ice baths, stem treatments, Active Release Therapy, Pray, and Love others.

Key# 7- 3M Mental Advantage TrainingMental Fitness, has to become a lifestyle, a desire, a drive, a commitment. You have to want it as much as you want to lose weight, gain muscle, or just tighten up, what may now be loose. Begin by making a conscious decision to do the practical things. For instance, the 3 M’s is where to start. Review the following please:

1. Meditation: You must first find the source of your strength, and pull from it. Our source is Jesus Christ. “I can do all things through Christ whom strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)2. Motivation: Secondly, find your motivation for why you are doing what you are doing. One of our biggest motivating factors comes from the word of God which says, “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body. (I Corinthians 6:19). Your motivation could also, come from wanting a healthier body, or desiring to get into an outfit or swimsuit. Whatever you motivation is, find it, place it on your mirror in your bathroom, and refer to it often. 3. Mentoring: Lastly, find someone whom you can confide in like a personal trainer, spouse, or friend, who is where you want to be, and allow them to mentor you, and be your accountability. “Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety” (Proverbs 11:14).This is key! We were never designed to do life alone!

Biography-We are a husband and wife team who are passionate about couples or youth reaching their fitness goals. Our passion is to see couples exceed their thoughts of the best body they can have. We want athletes to experience what it is like to blow past their competition on the field. We believe there is nothing you cannot accomplish with a renewed and strong mind. Rom. 12:2 “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” What can we say? We have been around the block a few times, tested our methods on several clients, are certified, and best of all get Results. We want every trainee to have a better understanding of how to use our systems to build a healthy more fulfilling life.

We know that many of people have been misinformed on how easy fitness is by the numerous DVD’s, gadgets, and infomercials. We want you to know that fitness is hard work, but will show how to feel energized & have fun while obtaining your goals.

If you have any questions about how you and your spouse can get fit or if you are interested in our youth training programs stop by at one of our triad locations. You can view our website atwww.lamourfitness.com or call us at (336)257-9151.

Coaches Jimmy & Charlene Lamour (Nike Coach of The Year Clinic Speaker)

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The Greensboro Eagles is a multi-faceted business started by husband and wife duo Chez and Teresa Morris. Their goal is to offer sports programs to youth ages 5-18. Their focus is also is to provide a wholesome, enjoyable experience in sports, while teaching the basic fundamentals of teamwork, good sportsmanship, discipline and respect for others. This dynamic team initiates a holistic approach to the total family by offering tutoring, adult sports programs, job placement, resume and interviewing workshops and health and wellness clinics.

The Greensboro Eagles program began after the Morris’ finished their first year of AAU football with another organization. Chez had almost 13 years of coaching with other various teams, and had experienced both the positive and negative sides of the youth sports business. They felt it was the perfect time to create an organization in their local community that embodied their ideals and passion. “We wanted to establish an organization that recruited young athletes in their early development years and maintain a relationship with those families throughout their lives,” they say.

The Eagles had to be built on a strong foundation in which education was first. Chez says many sport organizations fail to integrate the importance of education into their programs. He says he believes that is a major disservice to families. “Utilizing those experiences have enabled us to ensure we are make the right decisions for the families in our programs,” Chez states.

Practices are currently facilitated at Glenwood Recreation Center & Southeast Guilford High School. Their are currently over 100 participants in the Eagles Basketball and Track & Field Programs. Additionally, Cheer/Dance, Wrestling, and a Step Team are also available to anyone interested. After the launch of

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their Cheer/Dance, Wrestling, Football and adults programs, they anticipate a growth in the numbers of participants. “We will be launching our Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Soccer and music programs by 2013,” they say. “We will also have a variety of adult sports programs such as Men’s and Women’s Flag football, Coed Kickball, Basketball Baseball and Softball.

Every child is welcome at the Eagles regardless of gender, race, skill level or financial background. They require their student athletes maintain at least a 2.0 GPA to participate. If evidence of an athlete is at risk is discovered, Chez says they step in and partner with the athlete, parents and school to provide support and pull the athlete in their right direction.

As a non-profit organization, the Eagles rely solely on community support and sponsorships. Sponsorships for kids who may not have the financial means to participate aren’t abundantly available. They state the have experienced difficulty getting our local business leaders to provide sponsorships to assist with the purchase of safe equipment for our kids. When these situations arise, they say they make every attempt to personally fund that situation. It is their mission to not turn any child away from participating.

For some kids, the programs and participation within them are what keep them grounded and safe. The Eagles coaches provide the much needed mentoring and life skills required to enable them to become good community citizens. Their current staff is composed of 25 coaches with an additional 15 onboard for support. They also have nine Directors and are currently filling vacant Director positions.

Partnering with a few of our local High Schools for our sports programs has been quite a challenge but hasn’t stopped them. Chez is a Ben L. Smith alumni as well as many of the eagles directors. Understandably, he would love to partner with Smith High School and have them serve as a feeder program, but it hasn’t happened yet. They have been successful with aligning their Track & Field program with Southeast Guilford High School. “They have been an amazing supportive resource for us and we look forward to their continued partnership,” Chez says.

The Eagles have very aggressive expansion plans for the upcoming year. They will be adding a wider range of services to include music and arts programs, job re-training for their parents, and a robust youth development program and educational programs for both youth and adults. They also plan to integrate a scholars program that will provide scholarship rewards to our 12th grade athletes who have shown tremendous dedication to balancing sports and education.

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Carolina Preps AAU BasketballGreensboro, North Carolina

Pride, Respect, Education, Principles for Success

The Carolina Preps is an organization created to provide young athletes interested in the sport of basketball. It’s philosophy is to institute a basketball program that will not solely focus on the sport of basketball itself, but will be inclusive of several other important factors that are critical to the personal development of the individual.

“It is our belief that the value of such a program becomes self-evident upon acknowledging the innumerable issues young males contend with’” says coach Clyde Brown. Things such as, self-esteem, peer pressure and anger management, which is not appropriately addressed, have the potential to prohibit them from being successful not only on the basketball court, but in life itself.

Every kid impacts who participates with the Carolina Preps team, impacts it in their own way. Each kid who participates offers something different which makes the program unique and diverse. Players include Nicholas Brown, Nicholas Cheeley, Mike Green, Keyshaun Langley, Kobe Langley, Wendell Moore, Jr., Isaiah Wilkins and Jeremiah Wilson.

Coaches include Keyford Langley, Clyde Brown, Darryl Cheeley and Wendell Moore.

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2009 6th Place AAU Nationals in Memphis, TN 2010 Top 20 Finish AAU Nationals in Orlando, FL2011 Runner-Up AAU Nationals in Charlotte, NC2009-2011 Numerous Tournament Champions

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Katrina Tia McKenzie is very energetic and outgoing. Besides her love to read and dance. She is a huge sports fanatic,and professes the Dallas Cowboys and the Boston Celtics as her #1 teams! She attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and graduated with a BS in Biology and Chemistry and a MS in Chemistry. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and says she is addicted to physical fitness.

“I have always struggled with my weight my entire life. I was introduced to Weight Watchers at a very young age and tried every fad diet that was out there when I was growing up and never lost much weight,” she says. Twice in her life she says she found herself wearing a size 16-18 and weighing well over 220 lbs. “Then I found weight lifting and my world changed. I am now a Funky Fit Aerobics Instructor and bodybuilder,” she states.

McKenzie began working out in 1998 at Quincy Roberts Elite Fitness Center Inc. in Greensboro, N.C. She was introduced to owner, Quincy Roberts and was asked if she’d ever thought about being in a bodybuilding contest. “Of course, my answer was ‘NO WAY’. I have never even owned a two piece swimsuit,” she says. Roberts was great and encouraged McKenzie to do it. “He said, lets train like you are going to do a show, if you aren’t ready we will not do it but if you are, then let’s go for it,” she says.

McKenzie says what she loves most about bodybuilding is the transformation that happens to your body. “It is the best way that I have found to sculpt my body to look the way I want it to look. It is also a great way to relieve stress,” McKenzie says. Even with limitations, she says bodybuilding allows her to feel that she’s as good as everyone else and like there is nothing physically wrong with her.

One of the biggest challenges she has faced during her life was when she was diagnosed with a bone disease in 2009. Her whole life she says she knew something was wrong with her left femur but no doctor ever could find out what it was. She was told in the fifth grade that she had a hairline fracture and it would heal on its own. It never did. “I just got used to limping and to the fact that I would have this hairline fracture forever,” she says. “It caused me to not be able to be as active as I wanted to be when growing up. When I found bodybuilding/weight lifting, I realized that if I strengthened my leg muscles the pain was lessened.”

However in 2009, an orthopedic doctor finally found out what the problem was. She was diagnosed with Fibrous Dysplasia. She was born with the disease active in certain parts of her bones as it replaced the bone marrow with a fibrous material. This exchange had been occurring in McKenzie’s femur for a while and by 2009 the whole top half of her femur was a fibrous matter. “I was immediately taken to surgery and told that she could step off of a curb at any moment and her bone could shatter.

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The doctors were astonished that she was in the process of becoming an aerobics instructor at the time and doing aerobics up to 4 hours a day. She says the surgery involved screwing a steel plate onto the side of her thigh bone. “ It was as painful as it sounds. I was out of work for 6 weeks and had to go from a wheelchair to a walker, then to crutches. I recovered slowly and was back working out almost full strength after six months,” she says.

Almost a year to the date, she was taken back to surgery to the operating room to have Arthroscopic knee surgery on the opposite leg because no cartilage was there. Back to the crutches she went and out of work for another six weeks. She slowly recovered from that after another three months. Soon she was back up to 213 lbs, and miserable again she says. “I tried to lose weight again to no avail. Then I remembered how I lost the weight back in 1999 - Bodybuilding. So I went back to my first love and with new limitations from my surgeries, I decided to train for another show after ten years,” she says. Her new ambitions was supported by personal training from IFBB Pro Henderson Gordon at MaxFit Customized Personal Training Center in High Point, N.C. She says she dieted for 365 days and on March 31, 2012 she was back on the stage again competing in a body building contest. She went from 213 lbs and 34.5% body fat to 144 lbs and 19% body fat. She say pulls her inspiration from people that have come in contact with at the gyms throughout her life. These facilities include Elite Fitness Center in Greensboro, AC Fitness in Greensboro, N’Shapewith’N Fitness and Image Studio in Charlotte, Peak Fitness in Charlotte, Hayes Taylor YMCA in Greensboro, The Rush located on Randleman Road in Greensboro, and MaxFit Customized Personal Training Center in High Point.

Her life has been impacted she says by several people during her journey. Her father, Dr. Wayland McKenzie, gave her the courage along her career, educational path, and weight loss journeys to shoot for the stars. Her three personal trainers (IFBB Pro Quincy Roberts, Nettie Reeves, CPT, CHC owner of N’Shapewith’N and IFBB Pro Henderson Gordon) have given her the tools to change her body. “My trainers have worked with me before and after surgeries. They have helped me physically recuperate, lose weight and mentally push me when I wanted to quit,” she says. In additions she admits that her Charlotte and Greensboro girlfriends have been a great impact on her life. “They have seen my tears and listened to my fears and have had my back through thick and thin,” McKenzie states.

Lastly, the one person besides God she says that has had the biggest impact on her life has been her mother, Peggy McKenzie. “My mother has been my number one cheerleader. She has pushed and

carried wheelchairs, walkers and crutches, and has dried my tears and changed bandages. She never missed a doctors appointment and has held my hand when I didn’t think I could make it,” she professes. McKenzie also says her mother has attended any and everything that has been important to her including aerobics classes from Greensboro to Charlotte and bodybuilding contests. “She has sprayed me with tan and cooked chicken during my crazy diet times. She has even come to the gym with me at 5:30am during my training to help motivate me. My trainer, my nurse, my coach, my cheerleader, my best friend is my mother,” she says. “I would not have made it to and through any goal without her. Thank you God for my mom!”




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What is Chiropractic? There are so many different versions of chiropractic that the general population is often confused to what do chiropractors really do? Some chiropractors focus on nutrition and wellness, while some chiropractors focus on your spine, while another chiropractor incorporates physical rehabilitation in to your treatment. Which is the correct version of chiropractic? The answer is all of them.

Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal (muscles and bones) system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal (nerve and muscle) complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, and pain in the joints of the arms or legs, or headaches. Doctors of Chiropractic often referred to as chiropractors or chiropractic physicians practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment.

Now we can’t comment for all chiropractors, but we can describe the procedures that our employed at one of our HealthSource of the triad offices (Greensboro, High Point and Danville Va.) Our office utilizes broad range diagnostic tools such as x-rays, MRI and diagnostic ultrasound. Our doctors also recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.

Doctors of chiropractic may assess patients through clinical examination, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging and other diagnostic interventions to determine when chiropractic treatment is appropriate. Dealing with spinal problems can be very difficult and it will take a bit of detective work to find the right type of treatment most appropriate to correct your specific problem. HealthSource doctors readily refer patients to the appropriate health care provider when chiropractic care is not suitable for the patient’s condition, or the condition warrants co-management in conjunction with other members of the health care community.

The most common therapeutic procedure performed by doctors of chiropractic is known as “spinal manipulation,” also called the “chiropractic adjustment.” The purpose of manipulation is to restore joint mobility by manually applying a controlled force into joints that have become hypomobile – or restricted in their movement – as a result of a tissue injury. Tissue injury can be caused by a single traumatic event, such as improper lifting of a heavy object, or through repetitive stresses, such as sitting in an awkward position with poor spinal posture for an extended period of time. In either case, injured tissues undergo physical and chemical changes that can cause inflammation, pain, and diminished function for the sufferer. Manipulation, or adjustment of the affected joint and tissues, restores mobility, thereby alleviating pain and muscle tightness, and allowing tissues to heal.

At Healthsource all our offices utilize Progressive rehabilitation to help all our patients. Progressive Rehab™ is taking chiropractic care to the next level of patient care when it comes to pain relief and injury stabilization. It combines the most modern, fastest acting chiropractic techniques with cutting edge physical therapy techniques. Progressive Rehab™, the replaces the old outdated treatments and slow acting therapies used in the hope of alleviating your pain. Progressive Rehab™ is the best innovative thing to ever happen in chiropractic, and HealthSource pioneered its development and use and continues to push the envelope to always find new and faster acting techniques. Progressive Rehab™ targets your most painful areas, makes an accurate diagnosis of why you have the pain, eliminates the pain, then fixes or stabilizes the injured area to keep you pain free and functioning at your absolute best.

Why HealthSource? Fundamentally, you need to ask a few questions before you put yourself in the hands of any chiropractor.

1. The first question relates to your specific needs. The right chiropractor should be able to effectively treat your problem area so be sure to explain in detail exactly what you suffer from and what you require from the chiropractor. You should enquire about previous experience pertaining to your case so that you can see if the chiropractor is aware of how best to treat your condition.

2. Fundamentally, trust is a very important element so you should also ask for references and recommendations. While many testimonials can be faked, you should still read some of what is on offer so that you can get a general feel for the services offered by HealthSource. It is also worth looking on the internet for any complaints associated with the chiropractor. Such information is usually easy to find through a quick internet search for the relevant state board.

3. You should also inquire about the technique used by each particular chiropractor. There are many different ways to treat back pain and other spinal problems and each chiropractor will advocate a different form. It is best to ask about the type of treatment right at the start so that you can check if it matches your needs and your comfort level. Some chiropractor’s prefer spinal adjustment techniques others focus on well care. Depending on your tolerance level, you may seek different techniques and it is important to choose a chiropractor that uses techniques that you are comfortable with.

Choosing the right chiropractor can be hard work but at Healthsource of the Triad (Greensboro, High Point and Danville Va.) we make the whole process very easy. We have many years of experience in treating a myriad of cases and understand that no patient is alike. As a result, all treatments and techniques used are unique and specially prescribed depending on the needs of each and every patient. When you come to Healthsource of the Triad locations, you are guaranteed the benefits of experience and expertise so that your problems are minimized as fast as possible.

At Healthsource, we promise tailor-made treatments and the benefitof a vast pool of knowledge and ability. We ensure that you will notice a considerable improvement in your spinal problems within a very short time period. This is because we are committed to the latest developments in the field of science, healthcare and streamlining the solutions related to the different complications.

At HealthSource we know that you and your health concerns are unique. That is why our practice combines the unique talents of traditional Chiropractic, physical rehabilitation, nutrition and massage techniques. Our multi-specialty team provides you with a non-surgical approach to your pain or injury. HealthSource is committed to providing the highest quality of health services to help restore each patient to optimal health and well being. At HealthSource our goal is to offer relief of pain while working to correct the cause of your condition and maintain your health, with you as an active participant. The most successful health program is devoted to both healing and restoration of complete function.

Dr. Roosevelt SmithHealth Source

We Do Things Differently

By Terry L. Watson


Black and Hispanic children should be taught how to swim to curb the racial disparities in drowning rates, according to government safety advocates. Drowning risk high for kids in portable pools. CDC: Kids’ accidental death rates down 30%, “but we can do more” The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will release its annual childhood drowning report Thursday at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex, home to the International Swimming Hall of Fame. The report urges parents to be aware of swimming pool safety before the summer heats up.

The report presents estimates of deaths and injuries associated with pools, spas and hot tubs, and coincides with a national campaign called “Pool Safely” that aims to reduce the number of similar events. The campaign, found at www.PoolSafely.gov, is focusing this year on increasing swimming education in black and Hispanic communities. Black children between the ages of 5 and 14 are three times more likely to drown than white children of the same age range, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Research by the USA Swimming Foundation indicates that up to 70 percent of black and 62 percent of Hispanic children cannot swim, the CPSC said.

Citing that research, safety commission chairman Inez Tenenbaum said “there’s no question” that not knowing how to swim contributes to the deaths of minority children who drown in pools and in natural bodies of water such as lakes, streams or the ocean. “We are focusing on minority children because the data show they are most at risk for drowning,” she said in a telephone interview. “It’s a cultural issue, because many of the African-American and Hispanic children have parents and grandparents who never learned to swim.” The safety commission is working with the Y, the American Red Cross, public schools and other community organizations to boost access to free swimming lessons.

In its report, the agency has found that: Between 2007 to 2009, an annual average of 390 pool- and spa-related deaths involving children younger than 15 were reported. About 73 percent of those deaths occurred at a residential location, and three-quarters of the reported deaths involved children younger than 5. Of the 5,200 pool- or spa-related injuries involving children younger than 15 from 2009 through 2011, approximately 51 percent occurred at a residential location. Portable pools accounted for an annual average of 40 deaths involving children younger than 15.

Children between the ages of 1 and 3 represented 66 percent of the estimated injuries for 2009 through 2011 and 67 percent of the reported fatalities for 2007 through 2009.No deaths caused by entrapment, when the suction in a pool or hot tub traps a swimmer underwater, were reported in 2011. Seven entrapment injuries were reported last year. According to the CPSC, more than half of reported drowning deaths involving children under the age of 5 could be attributed to a lapse in adult supervision. Also, more boys were treated for pool- or spa-related injuries than girls. The CDC says nearly 80 percent of people who die from drowning are male.

“These numbers are consistent, and it has been long known that drowning is the number one cause of death in children younger than 5,” Tenenbaum said. Tenenbaum noted that swimming is a featured activity in first lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” fitness initiative, and she encouraged parents who don’t know how to swim to make swimming lessons a family activity. At Thursday’s announcement, Tenenbaum will be joined by representatives from the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, USA Swimming and the Josh Project, a non-profit which teaches minority children to swim.

Drowning rates among African Americans increase through childhood and peak at 15 to 19 years of age, according to the CDC. Factors such as the physical environment - such as access to swimming pools - and a combination of social and cultural issues (e.g., wanting to learn how to swim, and choosing recreational water-related activities) may contribute to the racial differences in drowning rates. The CDC’s drowning rates are based on population, and not on actual participation in water-related activities. If rates were determined by participation, the CDC says, disparity in minorities’ drowning rates compared to whites would be much greater

Gov’t safety group urges swimming

lessons in Black and Hispanic Communities

www.cbsnews.com


The National Weather Service says more than thirty deaths can be blamed on the heat. High temperatures are not to be taken lightly. You need to know the signs for heat exhaustion and heat cramps and what to do if they occur.

Heat Cramps These are muscular pains and spasms that usually occur in the legs or abdomen. They are caused by exposure to high heat and humidity and loss of fluids and electrolytes. Heat cramps are often an early sign that the body is having trouble with the heat.

Heat ExhaustionHeat exhaustion typically involves the loss of body fluids through heavy sweating during strenuous exercise or physical labor in high heat and humidity. Signs: cool, moist, pale or flushed skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea; dizziness; weakness; and exhaustion.

What to do: Move to a cooler place. Remove or loosen tight clothing and apply cool, wet cloths or towels to the skin. Try to get cool, including drinking small amounts of cool water to drink. Watch for changes in condition. If vomiting occur or a loss of consciousness, call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.

Heat StrokeAlso known as sunstroke, this is a life-threatening condition in which a person’s temperature control system stops working and the body is unable to cool itself. So how do you stay cool in this hot, hot, hot weather? Here are five things you should be doing. 1. Stay hydrated! You’ll tolerate the temps much better if you increase your water intake. Avoid caffeinated and sugary drinks. Water is your friend. Drink it up.

2. Find a cozy air conditioned spot and chill inside. A matinee movie can be the perfect escape. And, it’s always comfortable at the local mall or museum.

5 Ways to Beat Heat Exhaustion

3. If you are outside wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light colored clothing which is less likely to absorb the heat.

4. Eat several small, easy, cool meals. Fresh vegetable salads, fresh fruit cups, whole grains and cheeses can all contribute to cool nutritious summer meals. Avoid hot soups, casseroles and other hot food that can actually make you feel warmer at meal-times.

5. Heat rises, so if you’re in a non air conditioned home, apartment or building, stay on the lowest floor possible. Also take special note of the needs of the very young and the very old as well as pets during hot weather. And for goodness sake, invest in sunscreen.

Information provided by HealthyBlackMen,org

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