Hilltop Family
Chiropractic
www.drmarla.com
*Proudly serving the Eagan
community since 1989*
Call us today at 651-452-7141
or email us at
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1121 Town Centre Drive
Suite 202
Eagan, MN 55123
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Spotlights
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Patient and Client
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Product of the
Month
Stress- 7 Ways
Around It
What Is Adrenal
Fatigue
April Events
Calendar
“Today I create a wonderful
new day and a wonderful
new future.”
~Louise Hay
Dear Patient and Friend,
Symptoms are our body’s warning system. When you feel symptoms
such as pain or illness, do you find the cause of the symptoms or just
silence it?
A red traffic light. The ringing of a telephone. The gas light in the
dashboard of your car. The unmistakable sound of a police car siren. All
of these examples are messages that tell us something is wrong,
dangerous, or requires immediate action. We learn to recognize the
messages of many universal signals and taking the necessary action
steps becomes a habit. We STOP at red traffic lights. We answer ringing
telephones. We fill up the gas tank when the warning light comes on.
We get off the road and let police cars pass.
These are simple, well understood warning signals. We know what
actions to take in response to them.
Why is it that in other areas of our everyday lives, such as health, we
frequently ignore signals completely?
Maybe if our bodies were equipped with mechanical devices that
beeped or set off a siren at the first sign of illness, we would learn to
respond quickly to protect our health. Instead, most people ignore pain
and symptoms, which are the brain’s way of letting us, know a problem
exists and needs to be corrected. We often expect the pain to just
disappear or maybe a pill will mask the pain so it doesn’t interfere with
our daily activities.
The most important way to optimal health is with a healthy nerve
system, which is composed of the brain, spinal cord and many nerves.
When a spinal vertebra is out of its normal alignment, nerves can be
irritated or pinched resulting in an interruption of communication in
the nerve system, ultimately resulting in pain and subsequent problems.
Silencing or ignoring the body’s warning signals can prevent the
detection and correction of the underlying cause of ill health. Act! Don’t
just react. Listening more closely to the messages your body is sending
can help you to become healthier than ever before.
~Dr. Marla
Family of the Month- Chuck and
Chris Schram
We have enjoyed Hilltop Chiropractic since December 1998 (19 years!).
Unfortunately our relationship started when we were in a car accident
and Chris was referred to Dr. Marla for treatments.
Dr. Marla quickly became our hero helping us with pain management
and healing resources. Our children loved visiting the office to be treated
by their favorite chiropractor!
In turn Dr. Marla became a natural resource for our family to create a
lifetime of better health all around.
Chris, an interior designer, has helped Hilltop Chiropractic in creating
healing spaces. The existing facility is an example of her design work.
Chuck is the Regional Sales Manager for Zero Motorcycle an all-electric
motorcycle company.
Beyond the chiropractic care the Schrams are big proponents of the Ideal
Protein weight loss program. In 2010 they both lost 47lbs each before
their daughter’s wedding.
Currently they are back on the program and have lost a total of approx.
25lbs each since the beginning of the year. They both travel for business the toughest part of the diet is being on the
road and staying true to the diet. They each have great tips to share with others on "how to on the road". They have
never felt healthier than when they are on this program. They have made this a competition to see who can get to their
goal weight before the other which keeps them both very focused and motivated.
Dr. Marla has not only become our favorite chiropractor but she is a great friend who has supported our entire family
through pain and the daily stresses of life.
We highly recommend Hilltop Chiropractic as they are the true meaning of Healthcare Excellence!
Products of the Month- 10% off for the month of April!
Feeling Stressed?
Stress is a normal part of life. Every day, we’re faced with stimuli, called stressors, which can elicit the body’s
“fight or flight” response, setting off a cascade of physiological reactions and resulting in emotions ranging
from mild to intense. But while occasional stress is natural and even healthy, chronic or acute stress can be
harmful. Please take a few moments to take this stress assessment to discover your body’s response to
situations you perceive as stressful. Print your results when you are finished and bring them in to the office so
we can help you to a less stressful life! http://www.metagenics.com/stress
Stress… Seven Ways Around It!
In today’s busy society, stress is a modern fact of life. The demands placed on us at work
are increasing by the day. The desire for a better family life is greater. Money always seems
to be an issue. How many times have you said, “If there was only one more hour in each
day I would be able to get everything done?” We have all experienced the ugly and
unhealthy side effects of stress. Stress has become a serious health hazard. If you don’t get
a handle on it quick, stress can take a huge toll on your physical and mental well-being.
Here are seven simple ways to turn stress into your ally and not your enemy:
1. Regular Chiropractic Adjustments… Spinal nerve stress caused by a vertebral
subluxation is a dangerous mechanism that damages nerves, weakens health and
depletes energy stores. Many people may walk around with a painless subluxation for
years without knowing it. Doctors of chiropractic are professionals who specialize in
correcting vertebral subluxations, the cause of spinal nerve stress, which leads to
increased energy, improved health and rejuvenated body.
2. Take Time for Yourself… devote at least 20 minutes each day to participating in
activities that bring you pleasure. Some examples may be gardening, fishing, cooking,
playing with your children and listening to your favorite music.
3. Deep Breathing… During a stressful event, take a moment to perform 5 slow and
deep breaths inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth. Most
adults, when stressed tend to stop breathing fully. Deep, diaphragmatic breathing
sends an impulse to the brain to relax.
4. Reduce Caffeine Intake… Eat more whole, natural foods that provide the body with
unlimited amounts of energy. Our bodies are like high performance machines. If we
want to fly like a jet, we must fill our bodies with jet fuel.
5. Stay Calm and Respond Positively… When a stressful moment occurs, practice
staying calm. Stress responses may be so ingrained in our nervous system that we
create stress patterns when we automatically go into stress mode. Practice every day
to recognize these patterns and replace them with a positive response.
6. Get Enough Sleep… Adequate sleep speeds up your body’s ability to heal and
rejuvenate as well as strengthen your immune system. Seven to eight hours of sleep
each night is adequate for most adults.
7. Laugh Every Day… At least 15 minutes of laughter every day is essential to help the
body heal and reduce stress. Laughter comes very easy, it costs no money and most
importantly, it is contagious.
What Is Adrenal Fatigue?
Adrenal fatigue is a condition where your body and adrenal glands can’t keep up with the
tremendous amount of daily stress many people experience. Sometimes misunderstood as
an autoimmune disorder, adrenal fatigue can mimic some precursors to other common
illnesses and disease.
Wellness doctors and practitioners believe that an episode of acute stress or prolonged,
chronic stress can cause adrenal glands to become overloaded and ineffective. They believe
that adrenal fatigue can be caused by:
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Stressful experiences like death of loved one, divorce or surgery
Exposure to environmental toxins and pollution
Prolonged stress due to financial hardship, bad relationships or work environment, and other
conditions that entail feelings of helplessness
Negative thinking and emotional trauma
Lack of sleep
Poor diet and lack of exercise
What happens when the adrenal glands stop producing hormones efficiently? Every bodily
function is affected, and as adrenal hormone levels shrink, even the normal “get-up-and-go”
you get from them disappears. Adrenal
fatigue symptoms include:
 Difficulty sleeping
 Irritability
 Morning fatigue or trouble waking up
 Fatigue
 Decreased libido
 Cravings for sugar
 Depression
 Hair loss
 Muscle weakness
 Weight gain
 Poor focus
 Muscle tension
 Bone loss
 Inability to tolerate high-carb/potassium
 Inflammation
foods unless paired with fat and protein
 Increased allergies
If you’ve experienced any of these adrenal fatigue side effects, take heart, for there are now
many natural ways to treat and support your adrenal system.
Steps to Heal Adrenal Fatigue
 Avoid things like: caffeine, sugar and sweeteners, processed and microwaved foods, hydrogenated
oils
 Add these into your diet:
o Coconut
o Olives
o Avocado
o Cruciferous vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts, etc.)
o Fatty fish (wild-caught salmon)
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Chicken and turkey
Nuts (walnuts and almonds)
Seeds (pumpkin, chia, flax)
Kelp and seaweed
Celtic or Himalayan sea salt
The last and most important key to restoring your adrenal function is to heed your mind
and stress needs. Pay attention to your body!
1. Rest when you feel tired as much as possible.
2. Sleep 8–10 hours a night.
3. Avoid staying up late and stay on a regular sleep cycle —
ideally, in bed before 10 p.m.
4. Laugh and do something fun every day.
5. Minimize work and relational stress.
6. Eat on a regular food cycle, and reduce your caffeine
and sugar addiction.
7. Exercise (even moderate exercise and walking can help).
8. Avoid negative people and self-talk.
9. Take time for yourself (do something relaxing).
https://draxe.com/3-steps-to-heal-adrenal-fatigue/
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 One on One Coaching
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enjoy it to the fullest!”
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 Maintain Lean Muscle Mass
 Delicious Foods
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Come to our Educational Class on
Tuesday, April 11th @ 6:15pm
for information and food samples!
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(Women 2-4 pounds per week,
Men 3-5 pounds per week)
Speak with Saharra today to learn more about starting
YOUR exciting weight loss journey!
(651)-452-7141
[email protected]
“I feel more comfortable,
confident and energized than
I’ve felt in years”
“The experience has been life
changing”
“Now, almost 40 pounds later, I
can honestly say that I have
never felt more comfortable in
my own skin”
April Events Calendar
 Monday’s in April (excluding 4/3) Yoga with Allison 6:00pm in our fitness
center
 Saturday, April 8th Red Pine Health Fair 10am-1pm at Red Pine Elementary
 Tuesday, April 11th Ideal Protein Informational Class 6:15pm @ Hilltop
Family Chiropractic
 Wednesday, April 19th Wellness Wednesday 20% off Nutrition Products!
 Wednesday, April 26th Family Day $10 off adjustments for kids and teens
AND tasty treats for all!