You have probably heard me mention a time or two how much I rely on my Chiropractor, Dr. Jason Ryan.  He has been such a great asset!  Over the last few years he has literally made it possible for me to work some days when otherwise I would have been unable to.  Those of you who own your own business know that we just don’t get “sick days”.  I am still in awe when I hobble into his office that he can send me out up-right and pain-free.  What a gift!

I love his philosophy that you try chiropractic first, then pain medicine THEN as a LAST resort…surgery.  I have so many clients and friends, even my Dad, who have had spinal surgery that are still in constant pain.  Unfortunately, our bodies don’t come with replacement parts.

I have been doing more and more reading on how to slow down the aging process.  I am always intrigued by holistic options–when available.  Many new studies suggest that my generation will live to be somewhere close to 100.  WHOA!  That is a long time!  My great-grandfather passed away just weeks before his 99th birthday.  My granny (his wife) lived to 89.  Edie Grace’s two great-grandma’s Edith and Grace are currently 83 and 91.  With that sort of genetics in my mix…I’ve decided to do more to take better care of myself.  I also want to do more for Edie Grace.  Who knows how long her generation will live with all the break-through’s they will see.  Many of my readings have quotes from folks who wish that they had taken better care of themselves when they were younger.  What a great idea…start young and then it won’t involve a life-style change later. 

With all of this in mind, Edie Grace had her first visit to Dr. Ryan this week.  She thought it was great.  Before he came in, I asked her if anything ever hurts when she sits at her desk at school and she immediately touched between her shoulder blades and said, “It hurts here everyday.”  Dr. Ryan’s experience with his twins proved to be an exceptional advantage when answering all of Edie Grace’s questions about what would happen.  She thought the “massage table” was wonderful!  Dr. Ryan explained to me that many kids that are dealing with attention issues at school have been able to completely come off of medicine through chiropractic care.  How cool is that.  It really makes sense though.  On days that my back is bothering me I can’t sit still long in my chair either.  That wiggling and squirming is probably often misunderstood.  I find that the better I feel, the more relaxed and creative I can be.  So, thank you Dr. Ryan and your staff for taking such great care of the whole Grice family! 

 p.s.  I have enjoyed photographing Dr. Ryan & Angie for over two years now.  I have included a few images of he and his beautiful family.  They are expecting baby #3 — could be any day now!   You may recognize Angie from Weight Watcher’s meetings.  She was my inspiration last year when I started Weight Watcher’s.  She is a great coach and motivator.  I literally watched her “melt” during the twin’s ”Baby’s First Year” sessions.  I was so impressed with her success that I wanted to do it too.    It is the best program for success.  It teaches you a lifestyle instead of a quick-fix diet.  I am currently trying to ”get back on the wagon”.  Between my birthday and our anniversary we celebrate my step-mother’s birthday, my step-dad’s birthday, DeWayne’s birthday and my Dad’s birthday.  All in five weeks!  So with all those family meals it is hard to be good!