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Pair-A-Docs On Health with Dr.'s Scott & Melody DeMent

A Chiropractic Christmas Poem

T'was the night before Christmas
But there was no cheer
No Jingle bells jingled, no sound of reindeer
The word got out that Santa was sick
There'd be no friendly visit from jolly St. Nick.

The children were saddened
and no laughter sounded,
Christmas was here
but Santa was grounded.
He walked down the street
and what did he see?
A great big sign with the letters DC.

Now Santa was not one to like a new tactic.
But all else had failed
so he'd try Chiropractic.
He entered the office and saw at a glance,
In such a place his illness hasn't a chance.

The children were playing
and as far as he could tell,
Everyone left there smiling and well.
In a short time, just a few clicks of the clock
He was in the room talking to Doc.

"It must be my age, the stress,
and all the travel,
Because my health is beginning to unravel.
Life used to be easy,
just toys, guns and whistles,
Now I have to dodge fall-out,
space junk and missiles.

"If you look in my sleigh
at the size of my pack,
I'm sure you would say
that it will ruin my back."
Santa, miserable and just barely able,
With the help of the doctor
he got on the table.

The doctor was thorough
without fuss or tussle
He examined his back
and relaxed the muscles.
He found the problem and then with a click,
Started to correct the jolly St. Nick.

St. Nick felt aches and pains
almost were gone
The Chiropractor exclaimed
your "Power is on!"
Santa got back the Joy, Love and Cheer.
Now that his spine
and nervous system was clear.

As he went to the door,
he threw the doc a kiss.
Why it has been years
since he felt as good as this.

Quickly he shouldered his bag full of toys.
His heart overflowing with Christmas joy!

So, may we all echo this cheer?
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL,
AND TO ALL A GOOD YEAR!

Because it is the holidays, people tend to get irresponsible and careless with their health. Many eat mass quantities of food, drink high calorie drinks and alcohol, exercise less, get fewer adjustments, have too much stress, spend too much and put self-improvement off until after "The Holidays."

There are other days throughout the year that we tend to blow off our health, such as parties, weddings and other holidays. When added to the last two months of the year we are neglecting our health close to 3 months a year!

By the time we reach age 40, we have spent close to 10 years abusing and potentially creating irreparable damage to our bodies. Let's change our thinking and be more responsible. Eat a little healthier and little less, drink a little less, exercise a little more and get adjusted. Be careful when driving, for many won't be.

A final thought concerning this. In all the years that we have practiced, not once have we ever heard someone say: "I wish I had done less for my health all these years." What they do say is: "I wish I had met you many years ago."

Dr. Scott DeMent and Dr. Melody DeMent are Doctors of Chiropractic who are married, own DeMent Family Chiropractic. Spinal health and wellness care for the individual and families are their emphasis in their practice. The Doctors can be reached at 298-4999.