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Starting Tuesday, December 1st, I will be releasing a video per day (for 14 days) of a flexibility or strength piece for you to try. These exercises are based on restrictions and weaknesses that I am seeing in the office. This will be a little journey that you can use as an assessment to see if you have any restrictions or weaknesses that are holding you back. These will give you immediate feedback on where you are and what things you need to work on. Some things you will have seen or tried before and some you may not have seen or tried before. Don’t force any movements, especially if you experience pain. If you experience pain, STOP! Explore the movements and let me know if you have any questions with any of it. If this is received well, I will continue to do these throughout the year. Please give me feedback, it will help me with where to go next.
Coronavirus Update Vol. 3
Coronavirus Update Vol. 3
Hi all!
I wanted to reach out to let you know what's going on and to keep everyone informed.
I am planning to stay open and continue treating with all recommended cleaning procedures and personal distancing procedures in place, as well as spacing out appointments (*if you feel unwell, have a fever, cough and/or shortness of breath --> please cancel your appointment and contact your PCP). If you want to text the office number (804-432-1494) with your name when you arrive, I can come out and let you in the main door. I will continue to be in the office on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8am-6pm next week and will re-evaluate the schedule each week. I am staying in the office through my normal lunch break so don't hesitate to email me or call if a lunchtime appointment works better for you.
The main reason I will continue to be open is to make sure your nervous system is functioning well. The nervous system controls the immune system - the two of them are actually a combined super-system. It has been proven that the body is a self healing, self regulating organism and the nervous system controls and coordinates all functions of the body. Vertebral subluxations/misalignments/spinal restrictions obstruct and interfere with that process. I am doing everything I can to create a safe, clean, healthy environment for you to continue getting adjusted to keep your nervous system and immune system strong. You are better prepared than the average person because YOU ARE GETTING ADJUSTED.
On top of getting adjusted, you need proper sleep, good nutrition, plenty of exercise and 15-20 minutes per day of sun for the vitamin D to give your body the best ability to fight and thrive.
If there is anything else I can do or offer during this time, please let me know! I am here for you! Social media, website and email are posted below for daily updates.
"Chiropractic is about optimizing health and preventing dis-ease."
-Drew
Coronavirus Update Vol. 2
Hi all!
After careful consideration with my family, I have decided to close the office on Tuesdays and Fridays this week and next week, then re-evaluate. This is my current plan, but this is a day-to-day situation that seems to be changing fast. My main goal is to keep you safe as well as myself and my family. If anything changes, I will continue to update everyone through email and social media. I have posted links below so you can follow on Facebook and Instagram.
If you have an appointment scheduled for this Friday or next week (Tuesday and Friday), I will reach out to you to get rescheduled. If you don't want to come by the office, I can make myself available to talk on the phone or FaceTime if you need any recommendations or information that I can offer.
I posted the original email below so you can review the precautions I am taking in the office. I also have latex gloves that I can use if you request, otherwise I will continue to sanitize my hands between each patient. If you have any questions, please reach out.
-Drew
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***Coronavirus update***
Coronavirus is a category of viruses that have been known since the 1960s and most often presents as a common cold. This mutation, known as COVID-19, is new to humans and seems to have properties that make it particularly infectious.
While it's true that the majority of people infected with COVID-19 will present with symptoms no different than a common cold or the flu, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems or a history of cardiovascular/respiratory illness seem to be hit particularly hard. The good news is COVID-19 doesn't seem to affect children in nearly the same way, however, the bad news is that may mean they can spread it without obvious symptoms.
Because nobody has immunity, we're seeing COVID-19 spread rapidly. The exponentially increasing cases mean more people getting sick and the small portion of infected who need medical assistance can overwhelm the healthcare system. That's why you're hearing a lot about social distancing - limiting contact with others, particularly in large groups where a virus like COVID-19 can spread easily. That's why schools are being cancelled and large gatherings are suspended. If we can slow down the spread of COVID-19 then we'll have the time and resources necessary to better treat everyone who needs medical assistance, hence reducing the complications and fatalities.
The best thing we can do is to practice good public health efforts like regularly washing our hands, avoid touching our faces, and limit close contact with people. Strengthen your immune system by making sure you're getting a good night's rest, eating well, cutting out sugar, reducing stress, and supplementing with Vitamins A, C and D. If you're feeling unwell, stay home from school/work and minimize your exposure to others, especially those most at risk.
As our patients know, chiropractic helps the immune system, so don't forget to keep your regular chiropractic appointment. Please know I am well prepared to protect you through regular hand sanitizing and appropriate sanitizing of chiropractic tables and other surfaces throughout the office. If you're feeling unwell, particularly with any respiratory symptoms, I ask that you take the recommendation to recover at home.
Ultimately, this is about preparation, not panic.
The precautions that I will take in the office include:
Sanitizing table down between each patient.
Not shaking hands with you when entering/leaving the office.
Sanitizing high traffic surfaces.
Disabling the water dispenser.
I will keep my office door open to limit unnecessary touching of a high traffic area.
I will make sure the bathrooms have adequate soap and paper towels to wash/dry your hands.
Sanitizing and putting the children's toys away for now.
These measures are being taken on top of the universal precautions already in place at Jamison Family Chiropractic. If anything changes, I will keep you updated via email/website/social media.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.
-Drew
Coronavirus Update
***Coronavirus update***
Coronavirus is a category of viruses that have been known since the 1960s and most often presents as a common cold. This mutation, known as COVID-19, is new to humans and seems to have properties that make it particularly infectious.
While it's true that the majority of people infected with COVID-19 will present with symptoms no different than a common cold or the flu, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems or a history of cardiovascular/respiratory illness seem to be hit particularly hard. The good news is COVID-19 doesn't seem to affect children in nearly the same way, however, the bad news is that may mean they can spread it without obvious symptoms.
Because nobody has immunity, we're seeing COVID-19 spread rapidly. The exponentially increasing cases mean more people getting sick and the small portion of infected who need medical assistance can overwhelm the healthcare system. That's why you're hearing a lot about social distancing - limiting contact with others, particularly in large groups where a virus like COVID-19 can spread easily. That's why festivals are being cancelled, schools dismissed, and even NBA games are suspended. If we can slow down the spread of COVID-19 then we'll have the time and resources necessary to better treat everyone who needs medical assistance, hence reducing the complications and fatalities.
The best thing we can do is to practice good public health efforts like regularly washing our hands, avoid touching our faces, and limit close contact with people. Strengthen your immune system by making sure you're getting a good night's rest, eating well, cutting out sugar, reducing stress, and supplementing with Vitamins A, C and D. If you're feeling unwell, stay home from school/work and minimize your exposure to others, especially those most at risk.
As our patients know, chiropractic helps the immune system, so don't forget to keep your regular chiropractic appointment. Please know I am well prepared to protect you through regular hand sanitizing and appropriate sanitizing of chiropractic tables and other surfaces throughout the office. If you're feeling unwell, particularly with any respiratory symptoms, I ask that you take the recommendation to recover at home.
Ultimately, this is about preparation, not panic.
The precautions that I will take in the office include:
Sanitizing table down between each patient.
Not shaking hands with you when entering/leaving the office.
Sanitizing high traffic surfaces.
Disabling the water dispenser.
I will keep my office door open to limit unnecessary touching of a high traffic area.
I will make sure the bathrooms have adequate soap and paper towels to wash/dry your hands.
Sanitizing and putting the children's toys away for now.
These measures are being taken on top of the universal precautions already in place at Jamison Family Chiropractic. If anything changes, I will keep you updated via email/website/social media.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.
-Drew
March Updates
March Updates
Hi all!
Spring is right around the corner (I hope!). There are some changes to the office schedule this month and next month. I have some info on improving or optimizing the immune system through breath work and chiropractic. We can also boost it supplementing with Vit D3, Vit C, Zinc, intermittent fasting and hydration, among other things. Another article covers why we shouldn't be icing when you have an injury or pain. Check it out and let me know what you think!
Changes to the office schedule: The office will be CLOSED Thursday afternoon (March 12th) and Friday (March 13th). Next month, the office will be CLOSED Monday, April 6th - Wednesday, April 8th.
What I'm Reading: Breathing, the Immune System and Cold Exposure - https://bit.ly/38fvJ7p
Why do we ice? Should we be icing when you have injury or pain? This article and attached video covers the thoughts behind icing vs not icing. This is very interesting! https://bit.ly/3af3Spk
Chiropractic and the Immune System: "Nervous system dysfunction can cause immune system dysfunction, and chiropractic theory postulates that by removing the nervous system interference, spinal adjustments can help correct immune system dysfunction. Poor movement in the spine can adversely affect the immune response by causing the body to incorrectly activate a stress response, which slows the ability of the immune system to react." https://bit.ly/2PV1vk3
Quote I'm Pondering: ‘It is not easy to take full responsibility for our health. The system we have developed around illness is one designed to give our bodies over to others, forcing our own experience to the backseat, removing us from the process of our healing.’ -Dr. HP
Have a great month and I will see you in the office! Let me know if you have any questions.
February Updates
Hi all!
January seemed to fly by for me but it has been a good start to the year. This month I have some good info to pass on as well as a discount on Inside Tracker - the blood testing company I use.
Office Closings/Changes: none this month. Next month the office will be closed in the afternoon on Thursday, March 12th and all morning (day) on Friday, March 13th.
Article I'm Reading on Sleep: The Power of Sleep: Nature's Greatest Health and Performance Enhancer https://bit.ly/2swd1tr Lack of sleep affects our appetites, our ability to drive cars, perform our basic work or athletic tasks, and can be a root cause for many of the chronic diseases that affect modern society. This article goes over numerous tips on improving sleep quality.
Article I'm Reading on Anti-Aging: "Four lifestyle interventions I do to maximize my healthspan." https://bit.ly/38gm294 Last month, I read the book Lifespan by David Sinclair, a professor and researcher at Harvard. It was fascinating and took you through a journey of his research and the possibilities of the future in anti-aging science. There are pretty straightforward ways to delay the way our bodies age that are covered in the article I linked to. His book goes into more detail about supplements we can take, but I think starting out with the 4 interventions listed in the article would help a lot of us with controlling general inflammation in our bodies that can cause a cascade of harmful effects.
Discount to Pass On: InsideTracker - 15% off coupon code: http://insidetracker.refr.cc/drewjamison InsideTracker is the company I use for tracking my health through regular blood tests. I like the report they provide because it gives you actionable steps to follow to improve your results such as recommending foods to eat, types of activities/exercises to do and supplements you can take. It is more expensive than going through your doctor, but the recommendations are worth it for me. They also have an affordable option to upload your results from a previous test that you had done at your primary care.
Other Info: If you are on a monthly plan and need to update your card info, you can click on the link below to update it from your home/office/etc. https://jamisonfamilychiropractic.mypaysimple.com/myaccount
Favorite Quote This Month: "Celebrate what you want to see more of."
If you have any questions or concerns, you can reply to this email. If you want me to cover any certain topics that you find interesting, let me know.
January Updates
Hi all!
As I reflect back on the year, I am just so thankful for all of you. I truly appreciate your support and trust in me as your chiropractor. If there is anything I can do to make your experience better, do not hesitate to let me know!
Schedule Changes: Wednesday, January 1st - the office will be CLOSED. Wednesday, January 8th - the office will be closed from 10am-2:30pm for a meeting (I will be here 8am-10am & 2:30pm-6pm).
Article I'm Reading: Ground Game: Why Sitting More On The Ground Can Transform Your Life - What we have come to understand about modern human physiology is that it’s “use it or lose it.” When it comes to being on the floor comfortably, it is a clear issue of losing it. Think about how much time we spend on the ground learning to overcome gravity as babies and children. Our entire physical structures relate to managing to get up and down off the ground. https://bit.ly/2MKnSH9
Breathing Technique To Focus The Mind (and De-Stress) - Learning to control the breath is one of the most powerful (and free!) neurohacks we have for improving concentration, managing stress, developing optimal health, and guiding our spiritual advancement. https://bit.ly/2FaVr0Y
Quote: "You do not rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems." -James Clear, Atomic Habits. I thought this was an appropriate quote for this time of year. If you plan on making resolutions, make sure you have systems in place to make it easy to reach your new goals. For example, if you plan on working out, lay your workout clothes out the night before.
Monthly Challenge: Breathe through your nose as much as possible! A trick to help improve this --> take a sip of water and hold it in your mouth. If you go to mouth breathe the water will fall out of your mouth on to you :)
Happy New Year!
If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to let me know. (You can reply to these emails.)
-Drew
December Updates
Hi all!
December is here and caught me by surprise!
Changes to the schedule: the office will be CLOSED Tuesday, December 24 - Thursday, December 26th and January 1st. There will also be a change to the office hours on Tuesday, December 31st - the office will be closed during normal office hours (2PM-6PM) but I will have open adjusting hours for existing clients from 8am-12pm - no appointments needed, I will see you on a first come first serve basis.
10-Minute Morning Routine: https://bit.ly/2NtdPqw - there are 2 different morning routines. One is a breathing warm up and the other is to open the hips. Both are great to prime your body for the day. Ive done both and both are great - let me know which one you like better!
Breathwork for Nasal Stuffiness - this video is pretty interesting and the exercise works great. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaxbuTpoUJE
Tis’ the season for nasal stuffiness. Does this work for you?
Game Changers: Ive been asked a few questions about the Netflix documentary Game Changers which claims a plant based diet is the optimal diet for athletes. Chris Kresser has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to diet and nutrition. He created articles and went on the Joe Rogan Podcast to really go through the research that was used in the film as well as the research that was omitted from the film. Read this and let me know what you think. https://bit.ly/2RfNzCs and https://bit.ly/2rQldnP
Changes to the website: this month I changed the website around a little bit. I was hoping to make it easier to navigate. I moved FullScript (my virtual supplement store) and InsideTracker (the company I use to get my blood tested - they also give you nutrition recommendations based on your results) to the Store page which you can click on across the top using your computer or its in the drop down menu if you are using your phone/tablet. I also added a place to subscribe to these emails - so if you know anyone who may benefit from receiving these emails, you can send them to the site to put in their email address. http://www.RVAchiropractic.com
Let me know if you have any questions and any thoughts or recommendations are welcome.
-Drew
November Updates
Hi all!
Happy Halloween!
Changes to the office schedule - the office will be CLOSED Friday, November 8th for continuing education. The office will be CLOSED Wednesday, November 27th - Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving. The office will also be closing 1-hour early (5PM) on Wednesday, November 13th.
Chiropractic Research I'm Reading - https://cutt.ly/Jexccvm - Maternal Report of Outcomes of Chiropractic Care for Infants. Statistically significant (P < .05) improvements were reported across all aspects of infant behavior studied, including feeding problems, sleep issues, excessive crying, problems with supine sleep position, infant pain, restricted cervical range of motion, and time performing prone positioning after chiropractic care.
Breathwork - With holiday season approaching, many of us find ourselves overloaded with stress. I want to start working on some breath work that will activate the Parasympathetic Nervous System (think calm, rest and digest). To activate this or shift our state to this, we want to focus on nasal breathing as much as possible. We want to inhale and exhale through our nose for a majority of the day. This can take a lot of work to shift your breathing pattern from mouth breathing to nasal breathing (especially if you talk a lot). If you are feeling stressed, take a minute or two and really focus on this breathing pattern (nasal inhale:nasal exhale) and you should see immediate changes. Next month, I will share some specific protocols.
Article I'm Reading - https://bit.ly/2C10krP - 'Why You Should Never Use Ibuprofen Again - Ben Greenfield' This is an interesting article filled with researched back info on the effects of NSAIDs and 7 natural alternatives.
App I'm Loving - https://bit.ly/2JCitjE - XPT Life App - the XPT Life App is a digital fitness app that guides you through comprehensive programs to Breathe, Move and Recover - all within the palm of your hand. This app is free but has a paid version as well. The free version is great and has a ton of good work/info. The breath work part is great and includes protocols for bedtime, pre and post-workout, anxiety, relaxation, the morning and more.
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns,
Drew
PS if anyone is looking for supplements, I partnered with FullScript who ships supplements straight to your house and they offer a 15% discount ----> https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/rvachiropractic
They DO NOT offer Standard Process. If you want anything from Standard Process, I can place an order separately for you.
October Updates
Hi all!
Here is this months updates and information.
Office Closings this month: none
Product I'm Loving: BeeKeeper's Naturals Propolis Throat Spray - whenever I feel a hint of a cold coming on, I use this spray several times a day and it keeps me healthy. One thing I appreciate about propolis as a remedy is how safe it is. The American Academy of Pediatrics now warns against using OTC remedies (decongestants, antihistamines, cough suppressants or analgesics) in kids up to 6 years old. This is a great, safe, natural alternative that my family and I use. Propolis is the immune system of the bee hive and has powerful healing properties and is widely regarded for its antibacterial, antiviral and anti fungal effects. Save 20% on your order ---> http://fbuy.me/v/drew_48
Book I'm Reading - Unbreakable Runner - with the Richmond marathon coming up, I thought this was an appropriate book to start. This gives the science behind long,slow distance running vs more of a reduced mileage and high-intensity training and how the latter will make you a stronger more durable athlete and prepare you for races of any distance. It also covers a lot about form and technique which is very important since it has been reported that every year 3 out of 4 runners get injured.
Article I'm Reading - Going Back To The Basics In Your Training by Andy Galpin - This is a great article if you are like me and sometimes get lost in what you should do on a weekly basis when you are at the gym. This article gives you the frame work on what types of movement you should be doing to get the most bang for your buck. "Do a few things involving heavy weight. Do a few things that get your heart rate up. Do a few things that require sustained effort. 'It's not sexy but all the research shows that those three are the most important.'"
https://www.xptlife.com/going-back-to-basics-in-your-training-by-andy-galpin/?fbclid=IwAR3hsYzfLudFYfJLW2Ub9GRaMBWmc32Yym6OEubwRJ73jLLQVjO7QTvyhqM
As always, if you have any questions or any topics you want me to cover in future updates, just let me know.
Also, Google reviews are one of the biggest ways I am able to reach our community. If you haven't already left me one, please take 2-5 minutes and leave me a quick review based on your experience in the office. Thank you!!
-Drew