tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2465626533121628072024-03-14T02:53:24.885-04:00Ronda SharmanRonda Sharman, DC: owner and chiropractor at Life Care Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Waldorf, MDRonda Sharmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18073823131018881567noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246562653312162807.post-25963847682757278512022-08-30T05:21:00.001-04:002022-08-30T05:21:34.003-04:00Hello RSblog<div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.2pt;font-family:Verdana'>RSblog<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.3pt;font-family:Verdana'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.4pt;font-family:Verdana'><a href="https://bit.ly/3Rkpgin">https://www.google.com/search?q=rondasharman.flog@blogger.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.1pt;font-family:Verdana'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.1pt;font-family:Verdana'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.1pt;font-family:Verdana'> Russell<o:p></o:p></span></p></div>Ronda Sharmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18073823131018881567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246562653312162807.post-75392617414657690352018-08-05T20:33:00.000-04:002018-08-05T20:31:49.320-04:00<div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.3pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Hi RSblog<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.3pt;font-family:Tahoma'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.3pt;font-family:Tahoma'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.3pt;font-family:Tahoma'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.3pt;font-family:Tahoma'><a href="https://goo.gl/moxD7f">https://goo.gl/moxD7f</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.3pt;font-family:Tahoma'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.3pt;font-family:Tahoma'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.3pt;font-family:Tahoma'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.3pt;font-family:Tahoma'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.3pt;font-family:Tahoma'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.3pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Russell<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.3pt;font-family:Tahoma'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div>Ronda Sharmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18073823131018881567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246562653312162807.post-34640954261371459422018-04-11T10:12:00.000-04:002018-04-11T10:09:35.288-04:00Hi RSblog <a href="https://goo.gl/xUfkMW">https://goo.gl/xUfkMW</a>
<br>RussellRonda Sharmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18073823131018881567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246562653312162807.post-24100829868442967842010-02-04T15:56:00.001-05:002010-02-04T15:56:43.499-05:00Snow (more), shovels, and youHi everyone. It appears that Mother Nature is far from done showing us what she can whip up when put in the mood. We've had just over 24" of snow here already, and they say we may get that much just in the next three days. The mid-Atlantic states are not accustomed to this much snow, so it seems warranted to say this once again: Shovel Snow Carefully!<p>We've mentioned this before, but in case you won't take our word for it, here are some perspectives from someone more accustomed to getting heavy snow week after week: a Canadian chiropractor. <p>Dr. Evans' Tips for a Healthy Back while shoveling snow.<p>Warm up: Before beginning any snow shoveling, warm-up for five to ten minutes to get the joints moving and increase blood circulation. To do this march on the spot, climb stairs, or go for a quick walk around the block. Follow this with gentle stretches for the back (knee to chest), arms and shoulders (body hug), and legs (forward bends from a seated position). This will ensure that your body is ready for action.<p>Don't let the snow pile up: Removing small amounts of snow on a frequent basis is less strenuous in the long run.<p>Pick the right shovel: Use a lightweight, non-stick, push-style shovel.<p>Push, don't throw:Push the snow to one side and avoid throwing. If you must throw, avoid twisting and turning. Position yourself to throw straight at the snow pile.<p>Bend your knees: Use your knees, leg, and arm muscles to do the pushing and lifting while keeping your back straight.<p>Watch for ice: Course sand, ice salt, ice melter, or kitty litter can help give where you walk and drive more traction, reducing the chance of a slip or fall.<p>Wear proper footwear: Shoes and boots with solid treads on the soles can help to minimize the risk of slips and falls.<p>Take a break: If you feel tired or short of breath, stop and take a rest. Make it a habit to rest for a moment or two for every 10 to 15 minutes of shoveling. This is especially important if the snow is wet and heavy. Stop shoveling immediately if you feel chest or back pain.<p>Back Problem Warning Signs<p>Leg pain with numbness, tingling, and/or weakness.<br>Back or leg pain with coughing or sneezing.<br>Difficulty standing up after sitting for any period of time.<br>Stiffness in the morning that decreases when you move around.<br>Pain in your hip, buttock, thigh, knee, or foot.<br>Inability to turn or bend to each side equally.<br>Unbalanced posture, when your head, neck, or shoulder may be higher on one side than the other.<br>Pain which prevents you from sleeping well.<br>Pain that persists or worsens after 48 hours.<p>Thanks Dr. Evans! If you think you may have overdone it, remember that your local chiropractor is there to serve you. You don't need to go all the way to Toronto when Waldorf will more than do! Be safe out there.Ronda Sharmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18073823131018881567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246562653312162807.post-39106587622886823592010-01-29T14:52:00.001-05:002010-01-29T14:52:39.468-05:00Chiropractic Mission to Haiti a Success...More Help NeededFrom one of Dr. Sharman's peers:<p>Recent donations made possible the first post earthquake chiropractic mission trip to Haiti. <br> <br>Because of what we experienced, we are planning a succession of trips for continued relief aid, support, and care. We were instrumental in saving many lives and offering relief to those in dire distress. No matter what you see on CNN or any other news outlet, the devastation, suffering, despair and death is far worse than portrayed.<br> <br>Reaching Haiti was challenging as the infrastructure of the country has been destroyed and with the help of Stepping Stone Ministries, we were able to arrive and render help.<p>We brought food and five water filtration systems in five different locations to people hadn't had 1 drop of water or food in 6 days. We also brought medical supplies that were critical, yet grossly inadequate. <br>We brought chiropractic tables and adjusted thousands in ´Tent City" refugee camps around the corner from the Capitol building and in the outlying areas. The next day we ventured into the fields behind the US Embassy where we offered low tech bandaging and wound care in Civil War conditions.<p>2 of our team worked in the hospitals assisting in amputations and delivering babies. As a result of the lack of accessibility to doctors and medicine, Haiti is becoming a country of amputees and that has to stop. <br>  <br>The people we worked with begged us to not forget them and we will not; we are going back and this time, staying. <br>We need volunteers serving a few days at a time, so we can staff the effort continually and we need your money to continue to save lives.<br> <br>We have teamed with Stepping Stone Ministries, an organization recognized by the Haitian Consulate, who are accepting donations on our behalf. Please click below and be very generous, lives depend upon it. Make sure to indicate CHIROPRACTIC when donating, so the money gets to the chiropractic relief mission.<p>If you have already donated, another $100 will not change your life, it will however, save others <p>…Thank you …Peter Morgan DC<br>Donation Web site: <a href="http://www.steppingstonesminstries.com">www.steppingstonesminstries.com</a>Ronda Sharmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18073823131018881567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246562653312162807.post-31364803087491926752009-12-21T10:05:00.001-05:002009-12-21T10:05:25.853-05:00Shovel Snow Safelyfrom the Weather Channel: <p>By Brendan Farrington<p>Every winter people hurt themselves shoveling snow, ranging from minor aches and pulled muscles to fatal heart attacks.<p>What people often fail to realize is that shoveling is more than just a chore. It puts a lot of stress on the body in a short period of time.<p>Winter Weights<p>"People don't understand when you start shoveling snow, it's like picking up weights," says Denis Isrow, a North Dakota State University professor of health, physical education and recreation.<p>So if you're older or out of shape, there's much more of a chance of hurting yourself by shoveling. Even people who regularly exercise can find shoveling to be strenuous if they try to tackle the job quickly without taking breaks.<p>"One of the biggest problems we have is people saying 'I'm not going to quit until I get this done,'" Isrow says.<p>Some signs you should stop shoveling are shortness of breath, heavy sweating or any kind of pain.<p>"Anything that's not normal is a warning sign," he says.<p>Most at Risk<p>Julie Garden-Robinson prepared a report for the university's extension service warning that shoveling causes a quick increase in the heart rate and blood pressure.<p>According to her report, those most at risk during shoveling are people who have had a heart attack, people with a history of heart disease, those with high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels, smokers and people who lead a sedentary lifestyle.<p>Garden-Robinson and Isrow give several tips for safe shoveling:<p>Use a smaller shovel <p>Make sure your shovel isn't bent, tilting or otherwise damaged <p>Take frequent breaks, even if only for a couple of minutes <p>Stop and go inside if you become overheated <p>Drink fluids <p>Don't try to fling snow long distances <p>Stop any time you feel pain<br>If you fear you're unable to tackle this tiring task, look into spending a few bucks and having a neighborhood kid shovel after a storm; or having a contractor plow it when heavy snow falls. It's probably money well spent.Ronda Sharmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18073823131018881567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246562653312162807.post-81004237180449800382009-12-14T11:37:00.002-05:002009-12-14T11:50:41.053-05:00STROKE: Signs, symptoms, what to do6.5 million non-hospitalized Americans suffer a stroke every year. That's nearly 3 per cent of our population. The chances of you being present when someone suffers an attack are pretty good. Do you know the signs of a stroke? Do you know what you can do to help? <br />RECOGNIZE the signs: Sudden numbness/weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially if only on one side; Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or understanding; Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; Sudden loss of balance, coordination or trouble walking; Sudden severe headache with no obvious known cause. <br />Remember STR: Ask them to Smile; Talk: Ask them to repeat a simple sentence; ask them to Raise both arms. Trouble with -Any- of these is strong indication they've had a stroke.<br />CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY: They may balk at that, but let the EMT deal with that. Getting a stroke victim proper medical care quickly is the single most important thing you can do. Neurological evidence shows that getting proper medical care within a few hours of the stroke is vital.Ronda Sharmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18073823131018881567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246562653312162807.post-28731402642231850982009-12-03T16:12:00.001-05:002009-12-03T16:12:14.718-05:00National Hand Washing Week!National Hand Washing Week is always the first week in December. With the news outlets blaring about this illness and that, this is a great time to remember that the easiest, and often most effective, way to prevent the spread of any illness is to...can you guess? Of course it's wash your hands! According to the US Centers for Disease Control, "Hand washing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection." Hand-to-other transmission is a critical factor in the spread of bacteria and viruses that can cause disease such as colds, flu and foodborne illness. According to St. Lawrence University, you should pay particular attention when: after coughing or sneezing (if you covered your nose or mouth with your hand); before, during, and after you prepare food; before you eat; and after you use the bathroom; when your hands are dirty; and more often when someone you live with is sick. <br>Sites to visit are: <a href="http://web.stlawu.edu/health/hands.htm">http://web.stlawu.edu/health/hands.htm</a>; or <a href="http://www.henrythehand.com">http://www.henrythehand.com</a> (the originators of this 'celebration'). <br>-Yours in health, Life Care Center & Dr. SharmanRonda Sharmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18073823131018881567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246562653312162807.post-3326251478586756352009-11-18T20:59:00.001-05:002009-11-18T20:59:03.465-05:00Congratulations to our newest Registered Chiropractic AssistantCongratulations are due also to Russell Therrien, our rehabilitative exercise Chiropractic Assistant (CA), for passing his Maryland State Board Exam. Russell has been a valued of member our staff since July of 2008. Although he completed his clinical training, he had not yet taken his Board Exam to obtain his license. As our other licensed CAs on staff, Cherie and Nicky, can tell you, there are lots of required classes and an immense amount of study that is done before taking the Board Exam. For those that don't know, Chiropractic Assistants in Maryland are required to be versed in Anatomy & Physiology, Office Management, Physiotherapy, Interpersonal Relations, Biomechanics, and Therapeutic Exercise demonstration and much more. Congratulations Russell! By the way... he scored a 98%. Way to go!Ronda Sharmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18073823131018881567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246562653312162807.post-16470738726139913172009-10-23T15:18:00.001-04:002009-10-23T15:18:15.184-04:00Maryland Chiropractor of the Year 2009No really. That's what the plaque reads. "Chiropractor of the Year 2009, For devoted service to the profession, Maryland Chiropractic Association"<p>Our own Dr. Sharman was presented with this surprise recognition during the last meeting for the Maryland Chiropractic Association. It means that she was chosen by her peers here in Maryland, for her service to the chiropractic profession and to her patients. For those that don't know, Dr. Sharman is responsible for most of the logistics behind the MCA's ongoing con-ed programs, conferences, and workshops. <p>As members of her staff here at Life Care Chiropractic and Wellness, we would very much like to add our own "Congratulations!" and "Thank You" for a job well done. <p>-Nicki, Cherie, Russell, and AllisonRonda Sharmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18073823131018881567noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246562653312162807.post-48828212846944475272009-09-18T15:40:00.000-04:002009-09-18T15:41:13.443-04:00Allergies got you feeling miserable?You're not alone. My allergies get really bad sometimes too. One method of dealing with strong allergic reactions is to stop them before they start. Not by taking anything, because that usually has side effects that are almost worse! I'm suggesting you try an ages old method of sinus irrigation rapidly finding new users. It's called "neti" in Sanskrit, but most folks just call it relief. By gently irrigating the sinuses, you can literally flush out much of the allergens that cause reaction. <br /><br />In our office, my staff and I personally use (and yes, sell) SaltAire Sinus and Allergy Relief. It's sold in an easy to use bottle with complete instructions inside. The procedure is very easy to do, and has brought real relief to myself and many of our patients with regular use during the worst of allergy seasons.Ronda Sharmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18073823131018881567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246562653312162807.post-40948094299665735732009-09-17T13:57:00.001-04:002009-09-17T13:58:09.047-04:00This is a wonderful day!The wind is gently blowing and it is a wonderful day!Ronda Sharmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18073823131018881567noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246562653312162807.post-91618544016241989562009-07-23T16:52:00.000-04:002009-07-23T16:53:49.862-04:00Breathing<span style="font-family:arial;">What would you think if I told you that you already have at your disposal a ready-to-use, guaranteed-to-work, and free toolset for helping yourself heal, be happier, and live more comfortably?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> Moreover, I could say that you already use this tool, but likely may not be using it the best you could. Well, I could say all that because I will now. Each and every one of us already has a powerful tool for moving ourselves towards health and comfort, but few use it wisely. That tool is the breath. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />“Oh come on, Dr. Sharman!” I hear you say. “I breath all day long, I’m here aren’t I?”</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Well of course that’s true. But consider this: the autonomic breath (that’s the breath your body ‘just does’) is only going to be enough to keep you alive, or respond to the immediate demands of your body (that flight of stairs at church, carrying the laundry, unloading the groceries, etc). When you’re injured, and are trying to get better, you can improve your own healing by breathing more deliberately, or rather, paying more attention to how you are breathing. <br /><br />One of the first things you might notice is Where you are breathing. No really, watch a very young child or even a toddler breath and you’ll see their belly happily rise with the inhale, and lower with the exhale. This is a pure example of what is often called abdominal breathing. Watch most adults, however, and you’ll see their shoulders lift up as they puff up their chests with each inhale. That’s for those that breath deeply at all, many adults barely draw a breath, or tend to have a very shallow breath.<br /><br />Try this: place the palms of your hands on your belly. It’s ok, we’re doing this for science. Now, when you inhale, try to stick your belly out into your hands. Then, when you exhale, try to draw the belly in away from your hands a little bit. It’s ok if you don’t get it at first, but keep trying. Do this several times, and then let your hands down and take a break. <br /><br />What have we done here? A lot, actually. By taking a deep breath, we’ve moved more air deeper into the lungs, where most of the blood flow is (it’s called capillary density, and there’s more of it in the lower lobes of your lungs). This is important as we’re trying to get as much air into the body as possible, so the blood can get as much of the oxygen it needs from the inhaled air. Over time, this can also make it easier to get a big breath in, and the lungs are like thick balloons. It’s very hard to blow up a new balloon completely first try, isn’t it? <br /><br />Deep breathing also entails a larger movement of the diaphragm, the muscular dome that is up under our lungs and above our abdominal organs. As it moves, it gently massages both our abdominal organs, and our heart! The heart rests under your left lung, and on top of the diaphragm. So taking a deep breath massages your heart, isn’t that a wonderful image?<br /><br />Suggested reading:<br /></span><a href="http://www.innerself.com/Parenting/breathing.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.innerself.com/Parenting/breathing.htm</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.worldchiropracticalliance.org/tcj/2002/aug/aug2002morter.htm" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:arial;">http://www.worldchiropracticalliance.org/tcj/2002/aug/aug2002morter.htm</span></a>Ronda Sharmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18073823131018881567noreply@blogger.com0