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f Page 8 ,ì M artin L uther K ing J r . D 2011 Januaiy 12. 2011 sp e c ia le o i.1io n Keeping Alive the Dream' C ultural C ouncil, Enterprise Rent-A -Car, C oncordia U ni versity, Portland General Elec tric, A frica-A m erican C ham ber of Com m erce, The O rego continued from page 7 KBOO Radio 90.7 FM and on Sponsors include Portland H e n n e s s e y , G o e ts c h & nian, KBOO Radio 90.7 FM, the web. Public Schools, Portland As- M c G e e, R oss H o lly w o o d , Portland C om m unity M edia Channel 28 from 4 p.m. to 1 1 A donation of $ donation or sociation o f Teachers, O regon K illingsw orth Little Chapel of Channel 11 and Television Ser p.m. In addition, this y e a r’s four cans of non-perishable food Education A ssociation, City of the Chim es, Providence Health vices Portland Public Schools program will be aired live on to be given to local food banks. P o rtla n d , C a ld w e ll’s, & Services, Regional Arts & Channel 28. Realizing King's Dream in a Big Way Working side by side with men in treatment Dr. Billy R. Flowers (above center) and his skilled s ta ff are ready to help those in need. THE SPINA COLUMN riM An ongoing senes of questions and answers about Americas natural healing profession Part 36. Healing Time : How long will it take until you get well? And now that you'll understand the role your body plays in healing, you 'll : Y our body p o ssesse s understand the role in healing, you' 11 tre mendous healing powers. understand the role your chiroprac In fact, by c o rre c tin g the tor plays. subluxations which interfere with healing, your chiropractor helps There are three basic phases of treat make you well again. ment. However, your body establishes its own priorities of healing. It is now uncommon for a patient to come in with a history of allergies, sinus trouble, headaches, low back pain, constipations and menstrual irregularity. All at once. and even desiring healthier food. During this phase o f treatm ent, you will need to see your chiro practor less often. But be patient and keep all your appointm ents. Remember, your body is going to repair the worst damage first and even though a different prob lem may seem more urgent to you, your body will get to it in time. 1. Eliminating the pain. Though your chiropractor does not treat pain per se, he or she will work 3. Preventative M ainte very hard to eliminate any pain you nance might have. In many instances, it is During this phase, you will prob impossible to make any corrective ably have forgotten the aches and adjustments on your spine until the pains of Phase 1. The important pain has been eliminated. During this thing, though, is not to forget the : Can you im agine your phase, your chiropractor will need to need for regular checkups. To pro body healing them all at see you often. tect the investment you have made once? in good health and make sure you 2. Helping your body help it- h a v e n ’t g o tten any new : You need to be patient. self. subluxations, which would start But, to help you understand This second phase of treatm ent is the process all over again. which priorities your body may very important. This is when your select, your chiropractor will want c h ir o p r a c to r c o rr e c ts y o u r By this time, you will obviously to know which problems devel subluxations, allow ing your body know and appreciate the benefits oped first, which bother you the to start m aking the necessary re of proper chiropractic care. And if most and whether any might be pairs. Ligam ents will begin to tone you’re like most people, you want hereditary. up, muscles will start to provide to make sure your friends and loved support again and tissues will ones share the same healthy ad Your diet and sleep habits could cleanse them selves. You may find vantage too. be hindering. Anyone who smokes yourself more alert, less depressed two packs of cigarettes a day can understand why their lungs aren’t clearing up. However, with proper diet, sleep and chiropractic ad 2124 N.E. Hancock Street, Portland Oregon97212 justments, you can be sure you’re Phone: ( 5 0 3 ) 2 8 7 -5 5 0 4 doing everything possible to help your body help you. Flowers' Chiropractic Office “The M en’s Residential Cen ter at Volunteers of America Oregon is a small community where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream is being realized in a big way. For over 20 years, the residential addiction treatment program in northeast Portland has been helping men to rebuild their lives and instilling in them the value of giving back to the wider community. On Monday, Jan. 17, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the M en’s Residential Center will welcome 44 Portland-area volunteers to experience this community by working side-by- side with staff and clients to wards a common goal: repaint ing 11 client rooms in one day. The highlight of the event is a shared meal and reflection on the values that made Dr. King so influential, and how we can all nurture our own communities. “For so many years, the men we serve have taken from the community, through crimes to support their drug habits. They leave here having made real change in their lives and with a new commitment to community,” says Joe Kleinhenz of the M en’s Residential Center. “This one day shared with those who are changing their lives might just change yours.” This project is a collaboration between the center, Americorps VISTA, and Hands On Port land, and is m ade possible through funding from Oregon Volunteers and generous dona- continued on page 10 Hodge Comprehensive Counseling Service Portland Congress Center 1001 SW Fifth Avenue. 2to 1100, Portland. Oregon 9 7 2 0 4 Phone: 5 0 3 -2 2 0 -1 7 9 0 Fax: 1 +503-220-1815 Email: hodgohspks@msn.com www.hodgocounsoling.com Dr. H. L. Hodge. Ph.D. Licensed Christian Counselor Counseling Cod's Way Services Include: • • • • • Relationship Specialist Stress Management Grief Counseling PTSD Molivalional Speaker
