Dr. Dette's Chiropractic Blog

Logan Palmer Dette

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 22:06:00 +0000

Welcome Logan Palmer Dette. He was born at 8:00 pm Wednesday July 3rd. He measured 23 inches and weighed in at 9lbs 10oz! He was born 100% drug free; Naturally at home. It was an absolutely amazing experience. I highly recommend without reservation our midwife Michelle Freund. It was fantastic to work with her and her team. She can be reached here at Birth Matters.

The Giggling Hiker

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:37:00 +0000

Savannah having fun on 3.17.2011

12 Medical Myths Even Most Doctors Believe

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:13:00 +0000

I read this article on mercola.com and wanted to share it, because I think it holds so much truth.

The 12 Myths
1) Cardio is on one of the best types of exercise
2) Vaccines are safe and effective and prevent disease
3) Fluoride in your water lowers your risk of cavities
4) GMO’s crops are safe, well tested and economically beneficial
5) Sun causes skin cancer
6) Saturated fat causes heart disease;
7) Artificial sweeteners are safe, well tested and help promote weight loss
8) Soy is a health food
9) Whole grains are good for everyone
10) All plant based supplements are as good as animal supplements
11) Milk does your body good
12) Low fat diets are healthy.

For all the details from mercloa clicky here

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191

January

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:00:00 +0000

We are having such nice weather here, it's perfect beach weather. Savannah agrees

We hope you are out enjoying this amazing winter weather!

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191

Merry Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 17:39:00 +0000

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank you for letting us serve your Chiropractic needs, we look forward to an amazing 2011.

Dr. Dette

It's Almost Time To Party

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 01:19:00 +0000

The Dette's heading to Mexico for Thanksgiving 2010

Party Friday is coming quickly, for those of you that RSVP'd for the Christmas party we thank you! If you have not told us if you plan to attend please do so right away, we want to make sure we are prepared for you if you choose to come have fun and celebrate with us. We are really looking forward to celebrating an amazing 2010 and sharing 2011 with you.

Just a quick reminder, the party starts at 6:00 pm Friday December 17th. Dinner will be served shortly after. Santa will be here at 6:30 until 7:00ish to hand out gifts to every child here. We will have a movie theater set up for the kids with a Christmas movie playing. Lots of snacks, food, drinks and FUN.

The location is 123 Main Street in Vista 92084. 760-643-9191

Once again; It is our hope that you feel overwhelming joy and gratitude this season, life is short and we are so blessed! We hope you can make it and look forward to celebrating with you!

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191

Christmas Party Update

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:11:00 +0000

I forgot to add the date and time of our upcoming Christmas party, so here are the details.

Friday December 17th 6:00 pm
Santa will be arriving from the North Pole about 6:30 pm
Dinner will be served for those that RSVP about 7:00 pm
If you don't RSVP you are still welcome to come enjoy the festivities and community however there may not be enough food for you.
The location is 123 Main Street Vista, Ca 92084
760-643-9191

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Merry Christmas

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191

Christmas Party Coming up FAST

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:50:00 +0000

Woah, where has the time gone? It has been way too long since my last blog post. Savannah is growing fast and is a very healthy and happy baby. As thanksgiving is fast approaching I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you and invite you to our Christmas party.

It has been an awesome year and we are so grateful for having amazing people like you in our lives. Please give us the opportunity to say thank you by joining us with your family for a fun dinner celebration.

We will have gifts, prizes, and GOODIES for the kids :) and we just got confirmation that Santa will be coming in from the North Pole for a quick visit around 6:30 pm so make sure your little ones remember to bring their list.

Family and friends are welcome to join you! Because we are providing dinner, RSVP is required by Monday, December 13th. Just email us at pacificchiro@gmail.com or call the office at 760-643-9191 and let us know how many are coming.

Please bring the kids! We will have an awesome movie theater room set up with a festive movies like Charlie Brown's Christmas or Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer

It is our hope that you feel overwhelming joy and gratitude this season, life is short and we are so blessed! We hope you can make it and look forward to seeing you!

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191

Are Shots Required For School in California?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:10:00 +0000

Nope, as Californians we are allowed an exemption based on medical, philosophical or religious belief. So if YOU choose not to vaccinate or to delay vaccination you are legally entitled to do so.

Do not ask your kids school for an exemption card, many times they will not have them. It is located on the back side of School Immunization Record or form pm286b

Below is the information and links from The National Vaccine Information Center

Quick Fact:
Parent "submit a letter or affidavit stating that the immunization is contrary to his or her beliefs."
Other Resources:
Exemptions Information Sheet:
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/immunize/Documents/imm488e.pdf

Parent Guide to California Immunization Law:
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/immunize/Documents/ParentGuide.pdf

California School Immunization Record (includes Personal Beliefs Affidavit): http://www.cdph.ca.gov/pubsforms/forms/CtrldForms/pm286b.pdf

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191

Meet Our Baby Savannah

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:28:00 +0000

On Saturday May15th we are having an “Open Office” where you can come down and meet our beautiful daughter Savannah. She will be 2 months old and we would love to have YOU and any GUESTS for some finger food, a meet and greet with Savannah as well as an opportunity to meet our amazing midwife Michelle Freund.

For those that don’t know, we did a 100% natural birth at home. It was the most empowering thing Carleigh and I have ever done. We wanted to share what we did and show that it is possible to have a birth EXACTLY the way you want it, whether it is at home, a birthing center or a hospital.

Michelle Freund is a licensed midwife and has been in practice for over 20 years. During that time she has “caught” well over 500 babies. You can learn more about her at her website.

Please RSVP immediately, we have limited space for this event. Call 760-643-9191 to reserve a seat for you and a friend.

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191

Mothers Appreciation Day

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:28:00 +0000

Being a new father I can appreciate how much a mother does, so right after Mothers Day I’ve decided to give every mom who calls my office a FREE ADJUSTMENT on Tuesday May 11^th between 3-6pm. All you have to do is call my office and tell Lisa or Carleigh that you want the Mothers free gift and they will take care of the rest.

Now; Obviously I have limited spaces and if this opportunity lasts more than 72 hours… I will be surprised. VERY SURPRISED.

So call right now, because I have no plans to do this again. At least not in the near future. If I do, it will depend how much flack I get from my accountant for “giving away the farm.”

This offer is good for Mom’s that have been in to see us for an adjustment within the last 3 months, however if its been longer than that or you have never been in to see us, that’s o.k. we have a special gift for you too!

Of course there are no strings attached, this is my way of saying Thanks Mom.

Don't email me, I don't check email everyday so call 760-643-9191 to make your appointment.

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191

Easter

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:01:00 +0000

Savannah's first Easter. She is more beautiful everyday.

picture by the divinely talented theimageisfound

Turbo Speed

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:53:00 +0000

When people say kids grow fast they're not kidding (pun intended). Here are some updated pictures of Savannah from over the weekend, she is 12 days old today.

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191

Leave It to My Mom

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:40:00 +0000

Ok, so my mother being the good grandmother she is, decides to bring over some baby pictures to show everyone the similarities between my daughter and myself. I'm thinking it's just Mom talking a good game but then she come up with this doozie.

Yours Truly at 1 month old Savannah 4 days old

Like Father/Like Daughter. Now I KNOW she is really cute.

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191

It's Official - Savannah Jean Dette

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:31:00 +0000

We have officially decided on a name. Savannah Jean Dette. She is doing fantastic and changing a little everyday. Here are some pictures, enjoy.

These two are from Monday 3/15/10. Just 72 hours old. Look at all that hair!

These 2 are from Tuesday 3/16/2010. Just 4 days old. She changes so fast!

She absolutely loves the water and sun, I think we have a beach girl. Oh yea, a lot of people are asking; Yes Savannah had her first adjustment moments after her birth, and I have been checking her for subluxations twice a day. I am making sure she has the best possible start in life!

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191

Baby Dette at 24 hours

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:34:00 +0000

Here are some more pictures of Baby Dette. She is about 25 hours old here and is doing great!

Welcome Baby Dette

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:17:00 +0000

Baby Dette was born at 9:04 am Friday March 12th. She measured 20 2/8 inches and weighed in at an even 8lbs. She was born 100% drug free; Naturally at home. It was an absolutely amazing experience.

I highly recommend without reservation our midwife Michelle Freund. It was fantastic to work with her and her team Minette and Nancy. She can be reached here at Birth Matters.

Our birth experience went precisely as we had planned and I believe that did not happen by accident. It was with careful planning, a commitment to natural health and an excellent and extremely knowledgeable team around to support us.

We still have not decided on a name, but will in the next day or so... Stay tuned.

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191

MLK Day

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:30:00 +0000

What is your DREAM?

What is Crossfit?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:35:00 +0000

Vista Chiropractor Comments:

The #1 New Years Resolution is to improve health. 3 excellent ways to accomplish this are diet, exercise and Chiropractic. I have been Crossfitting at Crossfit San Elijo for 1 year and I believe it is the best true fitness program available. The results are simply astonishing. Here is a short definition I lifted directly from the Crossfit.com website.

CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide.

Our program delivers a fitness that is, by design, broad, general, and inclusive. Our specialty is not specializing. Combat, survival, many sports, and life reward this kind of fitness and, on average, punish the specialist.

The CrossFit program is designed for universal scalability making it the perfect application for any committed individual regardless of experience. We’ve used our same routines for elderly individuals with heart disease and cage fighters one month out from televised bouts. We scale load and intensity; we don’t change programs.

The needs of Olympic athletes and our grandparents differ by degree not kind. Our terrorist hunters, skiers, mountain bike riders and housewives have found their best fitness from the same regimen.

Thousands of athletes worldwide have followed our workouts posted daily on this site and distinguished themselves in combat, the streets, the ring, stadiums, gyms and homes.

We also publish the CrossFit Journal, designed to support the CrossFit community detailing the theory, techniques, and practice d by our coaches in our gym, in essence bringing your garage or gym into ours, making you a part of the CrossFit family.

We offer seminars, trainer certifications, and training and regularly provide consultation services to athletic teams, coaches, and police and military agencies throughout the free world.

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191

Merry Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:46:00 +0000

Even when the times are darkest

Hope & Joy are never far away

Let the spirit of the season shine on you!

Stay Merry, Give Thanks, and SMILE

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191

Achieve Your Dreams

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:21:00 +0000

Remember Your ABC’s

by Wanda Carter

Avoid negative sources, people, places, things, and habits.

Believe in yourself.

Consider things from every angle.

Don’t give up and don’t give in.

Enjoy life today, yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come.

Family and friends are hidden treasures. Seek them and enjoy their riches.

Give more than you planned to.

Hang onto your dreams.

Ignore those who try to discourage you.

Just do it!

Keep trying. No matter how hard it seems, it will get easier.

Love yourself first and most.

Make it happen.

Never lie, cheat, or steal. Always strike a fair deal.

Open your eyes and see things as they really are.

Practice makes perfect.

Quitters never win and winners never quit.

Read, Study, and learn about everything important in your life.

Stop procrastinating.

Take control of your own destiny.

Understand yourself in order to better understand others.

Visualize it.

Want it more than anything.

Xccelerate your efforts.

You are unique of all God’s creations. Nothing can replace you.

Zero in on your target and go for it.

Want More Energy? Avoid Sugar!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:12:00 +0000

Vista Chiropractor Comments:

Forget the calories, this sugary snack will rob you of energy and play havoc with your mood!

Feeling a bit sluggish? Anxious? Depressed? Before you reach for that candy bar or sweet roll as “comfort food,” you’d better read this!

While sugar may give you the quick “jolt” of energy you need and make you feel better initially, it’s followed by an equally quick “letdown.” Eating sugar causes erratic swings in your blood sugar levels which affect your moods and your energy levels. Many people experience continuous rapid fluctuations as they eat even more sugar to “bounce back” from the lows!

The holidays offer prime opportunities for increased sugar consumption. So… before eating another piece of chocolate, another cookie, or another piece of cake… consider these alternatives that give you energy and boost your mood – especially important during this time of the year.

• Drink lots of water (1/2 your body weight in ounces/millilitres per day) to avoid dehydration and combat fatigue.

• Eat foods that are rich in Omega-3 fats (e.g., salmon, walnuts and canola oil) that boost your mood naturally!

• Consider eating a banana or drinking a banana smoothie made with a banana, ice and skim milk. Bananas and green, leafy vegetables help to release more dopamine in the brain, a chemical that has “feel good” effects on mood.

• Try to eat 4-5 meals per day to keep blood sugar levels steady and provide the energy you need to keep you going throughout the day.

• Drink a soothing cup of black tea to calm stress and help you relax.

• Increase the amount of protein in your diet to help you stay alert. Try a grilled chicken sandwich or some black bean soup for lunch to supply the energy to stay focused through the usually “sluggish” afternoon hours.

• Eat an apple or another type of fruit that contains natural sugar, is easily digested, and provides vital nutrition to keep your engine running!

• Don’t skip breakfast. You’ve heard it many times and it’s true – breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. It gives you the fuel you need to get going after the long period of fasting while you’re asleep.

• Eat whole grains found in bread, brown rice, and sugar-free cereals. Whole grains are loaded with essential amino acids that the body isn’t able to produce on its own. Amino acids are vital to the brain because they produce neurotransmitters, which are necessary for proper nervous system function. Whole grains also digest slowly, keeping blood sugar and energy levels balanced throughout the day. Of course chiropractic care can also help to keep your nervous system running at peak performance, especially important at this time of the year when you’re under some added stress! So make sure you schedule us in too, along with all your other holiday plans!

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191

It’s Holiday Season – More Stress!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:02:00 +0000

Vista Chiropractor Comments:

Enjoying a relaxed meal with family and friends is more in keeping with the holiday spirit than creating a fancy production that leaves you stressed and irritable.

The holidays are often a time for celebration with family and friends. But for many, especially busy working moms, the holidays result in only one thing – more stress! When you add all those holiday-related tasks to a daily routine that’s already hectic – you have all the makings of a major holiday meltdown!

And then… there are the expectations of holiday fun and frivolity with family members near and far. For many, these family get-togethers quickly dissolve into bickering, bantering and out-and-out hostility!
So… what can you do to limit that stress and really enjoy the holidays?

• If finances are a problem this year – you are not alone. Give hand-made gifts or bake some holiday treats. Budget a set amount for gifts and stick to it! Agree with friends and family members that this a good time for everyone to “take a year off.” Or better yet… give the gift of a memory – plan a special outing with those on your gift list!

• Don’t over-indulge in drinking, eating, spending or late nights. You’ll pay for these over-indulgences and could pay dearly in terms of your health.

• Start a new family tradition of giving to others. Participate in your church’s “Giving Tree.” Give a “Toys for Tots” gift. Give an anonymous gift to a family in your community who may have fallen on hard times or lost a family member. Help fill up a food bank – or volunteer at one! Giving of yourself is the best gift – for you and others too.

• Exercise – 30 minutes is all it takes to help you de-stress. And… it’s great for releasing endorphins – those incredible “feel good” brain chemicals!

• Keep it simple – no need to go “over-the-top” and elaborate. Your friends and family would rather have you relax with them instead of rushing around or obsessing over your menu in the kitchen!

• Relax. No one and nothing is perfect. You’re human. You’re one person. Resolve to try not to be all things to all people and to take care of you this holiday season! One way to take care of you is to recognize that the three types of stress – emotional, physical and chemical – are at an all-time high during the holidays. It’s important to have your spine checked to correct subluxations so you can have a healthy nervous system that easily “shakes off” that extra holiday stress. We’ll be looking for you!

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191

What Makes Muscles Tight?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:56:00 +0000

Vista Chiropractor Comments:

Overextension is just one of many causes of muscle strain.

You probably know someone who, at some point, was prescribed muscle “relaxers” to ease the pain of a muscle strain or spasm. These medications help to relieve the pain and discomfort of a tight muscle, but they don’t do a whole lot to address the reason why the muscle is tight in the first place!

Your body contains about seven hundred muscles. Some, like skeletal muscles, are voluntary, meaning you control them through your nervous system when you move bones or exercise for instance. Other muscles, such as the ones found in your organs, work on their own without you doing anything to help them along.
Muscle strains in the back and neck usually result from overuse, overextension, poor posture and failure to stretch the muscles properly either before or after exercise. Muscles become tight to protect themselves but this cuts off the blood supply they need to stay healthy.

Muscle relaxers are often prescribed to ease the pain and spasms associated with tight or torn muscles, but they do nothing to heal these injuries and can, in fact, make them worse. When pain subsides because of these medications the sufferer may believe that the muscle is better, resuming normal activity that can injure the muscle even further. Muscle relaxers can also cause drowsiness/dizziness that makes it impossible to perform certain tasks, such as driving.

So what’s the alternative? Chiropractic care of course! A study that appeared in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reported on the results from a clinical trial that compared chiropractic adjustments to muscle relaxers for low back pain.

The study concluded that chiropractic adjustments were more effective than placebos in reducing pain and more effective than both muscle relaxers and placebos in reducing the severity of the symptoms that were documented before the study began.

Gentle chiropractic care is often effective in relieving pain and relaxing muscle tightness, allowing the body to heal on its own. If you or someone you know is interested in more information about chiropractic care for muscle strain, please give our practice a call.

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191

Why Do We Lose Bone Density?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:06:00 +0000

Vista Chiropractor Comments:

Gargoyles are supposed to look like this… people aren’t! There are simple steps you can take to help minimize the effects of osteoporosis.

Low bone density (osteoporosis) puts many women above the age of 50 or after menopause at risk for bone fractures. While there is very little you can do to treat osteoporosis, there are preventative measures you can take to lower your risk of developing this condition.

Bone density, also called bone mass, continues to grow from childhood through early adulthood in both men and women. After that, both men and women start to lose bone density at a very gradual rate until women reach menopause, where there is a dramatic decrease in bone density for several years.

What causes this dramatic decrease in bone density? Bones are made of calcium and other minerals that make them strong. As you grow, bones are in a constant state of repair and renewal. Once you reach your thirties, you start to lose bone mass, but there are physical processes, habits and behaviors that increase the risk of bone loss and osteoporosis, especially in women. These include:

• Decrease in levels of hormones (estrogen in women and testosterone in men)

• Smoking

• Excessive alcohol consumption

• Lack of exercise

• Lack of calcium and vitamin D in diet

• Genetics

• Medications

• Chemotherapy drugs used to treat cancer, especially breast and prostate cancers

• Being small and thin in stature

• Anorexia Although osteoporosis cannot be cured once you have it, there are certain things you can do to slow down both the rate and level of bone loss. Exercise, modifying your diet, increasing vitamin D and calcium intake or taking supplements (calcium citrate), quitting smoking and closely monitoring alcohol consumption can slow down the rate at which bone loss occurs.

Many are under the false impression that you cannot have chiropractic care with osteoporosis. On the contrary, chiropractors are skilled in giving low-force adjustments to patients with osteoporosis. In addition, we may be able to suggest certain supplements or weight-bearing exercises that slow the rate of further bone loss. Please feel free to talk to us about any concerns you might have.

Dr. Kevin Dette is the clinic director at Pacific Family Chiropractic located in Downtown Vista. To schedule an appointment Call 760-643-9191