spring into wellness trivia questions!

1. What is our PURPOSE at Nokomis Chiropractic? Helping You Express Life To The Fullest
2. What is the definition of HEALTH? (A state of optimal physical, mental and social well-being; not merely the absence of pain or symptoms (World Health Organization))
3. On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest) how important is having Good Health and Wellness to YOU and your family?
4. Name 5 things in your life that fall apart if they do not receive preventative maintenance (aka wellness): (Your health, relationships, house, car and teeth.)
5. Who do you know who should have a “Wellness Spinal Evaluation? Everyone …who has a spine and nervous system… just like everyone who has teeth should get regular dental checkups
6. What are the three types of Chiropractic care? Relief Care (pain and symptoms) Corrective Care (strengthening and stabilizing) and Wellness/Maintenance Care (optimal function).
7. Which is the most important type of Chiropractic Care? Wellness. Why…1) It is easier to “Stay Healthy” than to “Get Healthy”. 2) because of we are always getting olde, old injuries, stress, bad posture from computers and work…none of which never go away.
8. What controls all of the 37.2 trillion cells in your body? (Your Nervous System)
9. Did you know that Chiropractic and Massage treatments are typically covered at 100% by your no-fault auto insurance for injuries from a car accident, regardless of who caused the accident, and using it does not affect your rates
10. Do you still need to take Vit D in summer time? Yes… because most people work indoors during the peak Vit production hours and sunscreen can block the rays that make Vit D in the body.
11. What is “Innate” intelligence? The “Mother Nature” intelligence we are born with inside of us and that all living organisms are born with.
12. What does “Innate” intelligence do? It is the autopilot computer that runs the functions of the body without us having to think about it. (i.e. heart beat and breathing, digesting your food, body heals a cut or a broken bone),
13. What type of sunscreen should you avoid? Sunscreens with synthetic chemicals (paraben and phthalates).
14. What natural sunscreen products have been proven safe and effective? zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
15. What are some of the most common unexpected “Positive Side Effects” that patients experience when they start getting adjustments? (better sleep, less stress and depression, more energy, fewer colds, more focus, better posture…ect)
16. What is a SUBLUXATION? A vertebrae is out of alignment, causing loss of motion and pressure on the nerves… which leads to pain, degeneration, decreased body function and a lower level of overall Health and Wellness.
17. How often does the typical Nokomis Chiropractic patient get Wellness adjustments? Every two weeks… the staff at Nokomis usually get adjusted weekly.
18. How drugged up are people in the United States? Americans account for 75% of all the medications taken in the world? ... even though the United States is only 5-6% of the World’s population.
19. What is the “best” daily exercise for staying healthy… besides the home exercises we give our patients? The one that you do consistently. (However, Yoga is our favorite for overall flexibility, core strength and mental relaxation)
20. Did you know that we offer massage therapy in the massage center at the end of the hallway? And we offer an Introductory 1-Hour Massage is only $69 for our patients.
21. Did you know that Nokomis Chiropractic offers a natural safe and effective supplement for Hay Fever and Allergies? (D-Hist and Vitamin C)
22. What is the true cause of the typical cold or flu? (Lowered state of immune resistance)
23. Why is it important to get your spine checked after an accident if there is ANY damage to your car, and even if you don’t have any immediate pain? (Research found that an impact of only 8.2 mph can cause long term tissue damage and that symptoms, like headaches, neck pain, many times do not occur for weeks, months and sometime even years after an accident.
24. How is Nokomis Chiropractic different from other Chiropractic offices? We use a unique blend of Chiropractic adjustments and Rehab exercises to get long term correction.
25. What is one of the fastest growing health problems in the United States? Type II Diabetes
26. How many pounds of sugar does the average American consume per year? (152 lbs)
27. Who said “The Doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and prevention of disease”? (Thomas Edison)