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Horoscope

Aries

Relationships are dynamic this month Aries. The need for structure in a partnership helps bring clarity, creativity and romance. Don’t let this distract you though, work needs to be done right or you’ll be repeating it later. On the other hand as you evaluate your life you may find an attraction to older or more mature partners. Problems that have existed in a partnership may come to light and need immediate attention. Keep your own wants in mind as relationships change. Be honest and appreciate that matters are out in the open so that they can more easily find resolution.

Taurus

As you sink into a rhythm of work, fitness and school you’ll feel more like yourself this August. And this could attract a relationship with a like minded partner. Hesitancy may arise but keep in mind you’re here to enjoy yourself and life. As long as your true to yourself, everything will work out. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to make any decisions. Stick to your routines and let the rest work itself out.

Gemini

August should be a highly creative, romantic, and playful month overall. The late month could bring excitement in love, but also some hesitancy on your part. This extends from your need for structure in your partnerships, including love and family. Work on schedules and discipline so you can enjoy your down time the way you want and with the people you care about.

Cancer

The month of August brings you a planetary alignment for organization and relaxation. You’re moving out of the cycle of hectic enthusiasm and moving into a space where you can take a breather. Money, work, school and health all benefit from this slowing down. It may be comfortable for you to take your work home and enjoy the space you have created. Family may be a source of some conflict, but luckily you are in the right mind to handle friction with ease and clear mind.

Leo

You have a lot of color on your canvas this month Leo. Jump into the urge to take new classes and meet new people. This vibrant contact with life fuels your creativity and love center. You’re interested in sharing ideas, improving your skills and expanding your mind. And you’re in just the right place. The universe is open to share its gifts with you. Just follow your heart. One word of caution though: with all this energy flowing, you may feel the need to splurge. Don’t jump into that just yet, energy doesn’t mean indulge, you still need to keep close eye on finances. Do yourself a favor, sit down and make a budget.

Virgo

August is a strong period for reviewing the past year and aiming to put the past behind you. It’s not the time for major decision making or goal setting, but good for ridding yourself of problems that have been weighing you down. Pay attention to your intuition and even your dreams. Next month, you can make a new start. But now, focus on keeping an even keel with finances and listening to the deep frequencies the universe is sending your way.

Libra

August is a month of smooth path for you Libra, you have just the right combination of charm and confidence for pursuing your dreams without ruffling anyone’s feather. You’ll be full of much social activity and love. Your energetic nature here may fuel some friendly competition with others, but it’s all in love and it’s your job to keep skipping along and being you. Now is a great time to work on health and work matters that have been brewing inside you. Your energy will help fuel you to new life choices and keep them going.

Scorpio

Your personal and career life, are very busy and dynamic this month. A private romance is possible, or an awakening of feelings about a past relationship. Perhaps you become aware of a past responsibility that you now want to fulfill. You are taking charge on the job, and while changes in responsibilities are occurring, you feel good about your position. Work is competitive, but you find it’s more stimulating this way and pushing you to be more creative. You should avoid power games and be mindful of communications with others, as something said (or not said) could come back to haunt you.

Sagittarius

Competitive energies are running high in August. They can be pleasant or disconcerting, sometimes both, but certainly stimulating. This is a good time to stretch out those negotiating and public relations muscles. Friends are likely to turn to you for advice, and you could easily find yourself in the middle dramatic situation. You are feeling especially adventurous and philosophical. An energy boost has you thinking of breaking the routine and expanding your experiences. It’s a good time to follow this intuition and shed some old skin.

Capricorn

New responsibilities and challenges come your way and you need to be on top of your game. Luckily, you are ready and enjoying the limelight and finding that others are seeing you in a positive, responsible, and competent light. The need to discipline yourself and structure your time on a professional level becomes apparent. Pay attention to details instead of rushing through instructions and school work. In some cases, rethinking your plans might be in order. Try not to stress out and remember to take everything one step at a time.

 

Aquarius

Now is a time for rethinking and reviewing rather than moving forward with new plans and initiatives. Letting others take the spotlight seems to be your best bet. Exciting changes are on the horizon, and this is a good period for tidying up and getting in touch with what you truly want from life. Your personal magnetism is strong this month. If you’re interested, you’ll find that it’s easy to attract others to you, particularly with your unique opinions and personal philosophy. The urge to expand your mind through is strong and the opportunities to do so are falling into your lap.

Pisces

For most of August the focus seems to be on other important people in your life. Your work assumes more importance and keeps you busy. This month brings excellent energy for a fresh start. Whether it’s about added responsibilities or simply a new take-charge attitude, now is the time to prove your worth. Financial matters can be a little stressful this month. You could be feeling a pinch. A personal revelation can occur, something that has been brewing for some time and that finds expression now.

 

 

Crypto-Quip

Epigrams with a twist for you to solve and contemplate.

How it works: One letter is simply substituted for another.

E.g. G m e l a s l u g w e g =

C h i r o p r a c t i c

Each time, the code is different. Look for single letter words (a, I), words with apostrophes (isn’t, it’s, I’ve), double letters (good, -ness), and very common short words (the, and, is) as clues.

YCOYXM  RIAMELGK  XIPK  MPKKIPALEAJM.  KGVGVHGK  WDYW,

“EW  EM  HGWWGK  WI  CEJDW  IAG   RYALCG  WDYA  WI  RPKMG  WDG

LYKFAGMM,”*  PACGMM  XIP  YKG  WKYZZGL  EA  Y  MWGYVGK  WKPAF

IK  CIRFGL  EA  Y  LXAIVEWG  MWIKYJG  CIRFGK!

*H. Q. ZYCVGK, L.R., ZD.R.

Life University Survival Guide

New on campus? Wondering where the “goodies” are? Here are some helpful tips to keep you afloat.

Print doubled sided at the library! Still costs the same, but it will keep your notebook thinner and preserve some paper. It’s as easy as following these steps: Click the “File” menu top left à “Print…” à Click the drop down menu to the right of where it says “Printer Name” à Select “BlackWhite – Double Sided”

Hardly anyone knows about the Special Collections Room (formerly known as the Palmer Room). You may gain admittance (one student at a time!) by requesting at the front desk. They’ll give you a pass and you can read loads of interesting chiropractic books and journals. Check it!

Need a quiet place to study in the Center for Chiropractic Education (Annex C)? Check out the Student Success Center (SSC). Here you’ll find a place to sit down & cram or to practice your mopal/setups/ortho tests/etc. To get to the SSC, exit C127, head right, turn left before the bathrooms, and follow that hall until you run into the glass doors.

Need to email a classmate or telephone a faculty member? Cruise over to the Life U Online Directory to get all the contact info you need. Just make sure to plug their name into the right search slot. http://directory.life.edu/Direct.html

What’s this AmeriPress thing all about? To get there, leave the east entrance of Life U, make a left onto Cobb Parkway North, a left onto Roswell Rd (at the big chicken), and a right onto Fairground St. Travel ½ mile and it’s on your right. Address: 198 N Fairground St NE, Marietta

No one in the DC program has classes 11-1 Tuesday & Thursday (unless for a master’s class or an elective) – this is usually a good time to hold meetings. But don’t forget assembly, Thursday at 11, three times per quarter (check BB for upcoming assembly dates and speakers).

Sick of making a list of your class schedule after registration? Visit your friendly Registrar’s office to request a printout of your schedule.

Here’s a helpful reminder: Double and triple check that you’re registered on BB for all of your classes. Teachers have a tendency to inadvertently delete new students from their course, so just make sure they haven’t pulled the plug on you. Instructors will also remind you to register six million times during the first week.

Library hours: M-Th 7am-11:45pm, F 7am-6:45pm, Sat 10:30-6:45, Sun 1:30-11:45
Café hours: M-F 6:30-4, closed Sat & Sun
Bookstore hours: M-Th 8:30-5, F 8:30-3, closed Sat & Sun
Treehouse hours:

Something to add? Email submissions.vs@gmail.edu with your helpful tips.

Chiro-Games Update – Jason Feltz, D.C. Student

Line-ups are looking to win gold!

This year’s planning for the Chiro-Games has been much more organized thanks to my experience in planning last year’s games and now with the support of Life University Athletics. The athletics department, including Jenni Bennett and coaches John Barrett and Bill Firnbach, have given opportunity for the athletic clubs to hold tryouts and practice sessions in preparation of the upcoming games. Athletics has also contributed thousands of dollars to the cost of the trip to Cocoa Beach this year which has made it possible for students to attend the games at a moderate expense.

At a cost of $140 for each attending student athlete, the fee will cover a $45 registration per student for their sport, a beach-front hotel for 3 nights, transportation costs including gasoline, and their uniform. Said golf team member John Gould, “The cost is well worth the trip because of the fun you have, and now we get to stay that extra night for the awards ceremony.”

Two teams will be representing in each sport with the exception of women’s soccer and basketball. Tryouts have determined who will be on the A team and the B team for those sports with multiple teams. Out of the 374 students that expressed interest in playing in the games, 153 will be taken this year, up from 90 that attended last year’s games.

Life U. brought home gold medals in beach volleyball and women’s soccer last year and those teams have returned this season in hopes of defending their title. Last year’s silver medal winning teams in golf, tennis and flag football have restructured their lineups this season in hopes of claiming gold medals. Kelly Duffner, the B-team captain for flag football feels his team has a great shot at medalling, “With the depth of talent that [Life] has, our teams seem about equal. I think our biggest competition will be ourselves. If we are disciplined, and we utilize our talents effectively, I think we’ll have a great shot at winning gold and we could end up playing our A-team in the championship.”

Life faced some stiff competition last year and this year’s all-star line-ups seem poised to bring some power to the field. When asked who might be Life’s biggest competition at the Chiro-Games, beach volleyball captain Grant Sikes says “Well Logan is the defending champs, but Parker won the previous 4 years and they invest a lot into their club sports. Palmer isn’t too far behind either. With the number of athletes we have this year, we have high expectation of gold and those other schools need to prepare for us.” It is true that Parker’s athletic department is fully invested in its student athletes. Besides equipment and uniforms, student athletes are granted excused absences from class to practice for the Chiro-Games. It is the goal of Life Athletics to form yearlong clubs surrounding the sports represented in the Chiro-Games as well, allowing student athletes to develop their talents and teamwork to a higher level of competition.

In the overall standings last year, Life came up with the bronze trophy in its first school-wide commitment to the event. With the lower levels of interest last year and a lot of last-minute planning, Life managed to surprise the other schools in the standings. This year Life plans on taking the top platform and bringing home the gold trophy.

Life Undergraduate Rugby – Kelly Milano, D.C. Student

Dominating the Competition

Saturday, October 2 was the perfect day for a rugby game! The air was cool, the sun was out and there was excitement in the air. The stands were packed with new students, returning students, alumni and fans! This game was a monumental game for the Life University Rugby Club (LURC) as the club unveiled its all undergraduate team.Up until this point, the teams consisted of a Men’s Division 1 team and a Super League team that combined both undergraduates and DC students on the same field.

The opening game of the season had almost a carnival atmosphere with face painting and a moon jump for the kids, pre and post game parties, food, drinks and a lot of excitement. It also coincided with the New Student Orientation that welcomed in the new students for the fall. The new students were all decked out in their new Life Rugby t-shirts courtesy of the Athletic Department. While most of these students had never seen a rugby game and didn’t understand how it was played, most left excited about the game, looking forward to future games. Several of the DC rugby students were in the crowd, interlaced with the new students, explaining how the game worked and what the calls meant, helping to better equip the new students with a new understanding and appreciation for the game.

Life came out to a slow start while facing off against the Virginia Tech Hokies, with the first try not coming until 13 minutes into the game, but failing to get the 2 point conversion. The Hokies responded with a try and the conversion and took the only lead they would have in the game with a score of 7-5.

During the 2^nd half, Life dominated the pitch, scoring a total of six tries in the half and walking away with a 60-7 win over the Hokies. The preparation leading up to this opening game was intense for these young players. Many were new to the team and some saw their first collegiate game play. The practice hours were long, often starting at 6:30am to help teach discipline and increase endurance and drive in the players.

In the coming weeks, Life will face off against some big name teams including University of Georgia, Ohio State, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M, LSU and Notre Dame. Come out and cheer on your Life University Eagles and join the frenzy!

Photo courtesy of Adam Schwarz – Lightning Photography

Syllabus Hell Week – James Beuerlein, D.C. Student

Let’s Call It Like It Is

I’d say this title is an accurate description of my welcome to the D.C. program at Life. My fellow First Quarter students and I came bounding into C127 early Monday morning October 4th, full of excitement and wonder with huge anime-like stars in our eyes. Over the course of the next five days, those stars faded, disappeared, turned to tears, and finally burning fire. What could do this? What could spoil such hope and enthusiasm? What could crush such eager spirits? The tedium of reading and discussing syllabi six hours a day for an entire week.

Who is to blame here? Well, no one really. Perhaps the issue has not yet been raised. It’s possible, I guess. In that case, I’d like to address the faculty and administration of this fine institution. Ladies and Gentlemen, Doctors, on behalf of the Fall 2010 D.C. 1st quarter class, I would like to state, for the record, that we can read! Whatever loophole we may have found in order to beat the system and undeservingly gain admission to this prestigious doctoral program, I assure you that we did not accomplish it without the ability to read and understand the English language.

I know there is a mountain of circumstantial evidence to the contrary—plenty of “I didn’t know about this…” statements at the end of the quarter from desperate pupils. I posit that rather than a lack of ability to read, these statements come from a lack of responsibility and common sense, and, while those traits are important, this is a chiropractic university. Perhaps failing a class or two in the first quarter is exactly what lazy students need in order to shock them into realizing, “Oh $#!*, this is a professional degree. I guess I should take some initiative.” Educators, I believe that this is closer to the true problem – not a lack of ability to read. And, YES, we do know how to use computers and the internet. For all our talk of vitalism, we really need to give natural selection a chance here.

Surely, with that knowledge under our belts, there must be some way to streamline this process. Now, far be it from me to complain about this issue and offer no solution. No. In fact, I propose that a letter be drafted and delivered to the students in triplicate: email, post, and handed out at orientation. It could be worded something like this:

Dear New Student,

Welcome to Life University. There are a few things you should know before beginning your career at Life.

We expect you to show up day one, prepared. This means that you should have already logged on to Blackboard, read the syllabus for each class, and purchased the required text. If you have trouble accessing Blackboard, please contact the IT department. A quiz worth 5 points of your final grade will be given at the beginning of each class, and it will cover only information found in the class syllabus. Additionally, all required textbooks are available at the school bookstore. If you choose to purchase your books online, it is up to you to ensure that your books arrive before class begins or that you are able to make do until they do arrive. A copy of each required text can also be found in the university’s library.

We are very happy that you chose Life University for excellence in chiropractic education. However, should you find yourself at the end of your first week having lost 5 points in each class and unable to do your homework because you have no textbooks, this may not be the program for you. Please remember: if you hope to be called “Doctor” at the end of this program, you’re going to have to earn it.

Once again, welcome! Good luck on your studies!

Sincerely, the Faculty and Administration of Life University.

Without question, each teacher will have specific instructions for their class that they will need 15 or 20 min to explain day 1. But it does not need to be 2 hours, and it does not need to consume our whole week. Were it not for the fact that a few of the classes meet more than once per week, I may not have learned anything in the first tenth of the quarter. Please, let’s stop tithing to the syllabus.

The Next Generation of Chiropractors – Michael Schmidt, D.C. Student

A new perspective on how to create a health paradigm shift

Research tells us that the last thirty years has seen a subtle change in public opinion regarding health care. Whether due to the efforts of chiropractors and chiropractic advocates or other reasons, people are turning to “alternative medicine” and “complementary medicine” in lieu of traditional medicine; it has become apparent to them that medicine is not as reliable as they once believed. However, by calling their recent choices “medicine,” we learn why the growing support for extra-medical options is not enough to create the shift that proponents of chiropractic are aiming for—the paradigm is still disease-treatment. Maintaining the current emphasis on education regarding “wellness,” the “optimization of health,” and the “full expression of human potential” in addition to providing care in the next decade is a necessary foundation for maintaining the momentum of the shifting public consciousness.

The educational discussions regarding wellness-based care, however, also need to be supported by a shift in perspective regarding the doctor-patient relationship.  As students and Doctors of Chiropractic, there is much emphasis on the innate power of the body to heal itself, but less discussion revolves around the empowerment—and therefore responsibility—of the individual regarding his or her own health. Chiropractic care greatly contributes to health on many levels, but ultimate health lies in a person’s power to choose it. If people are taught that the only route to health is via the chiropractic adjustment, it reinforces the dependency on the heath care provider. This is the prevalent Medical Doctor-patient relationship and, therefore, it is difficult for people to appreciate the significant differences between Medical Doctors and Doctors of Chiropractic. Only by teaching people that they have the power to choose the quality of their own health—through a combination of wellness practices such as chiropractic adjustments, exercise, nutrition, meditation, and others—will they develop a sense of ownership and responsibility.

These are necessary precursors to the public’s desire for true health as long as symptom-masking drugs are still available. Additionally, patient empowerment is a macro-level application of the innate intelligence behind the principles of chiropractic. This congruency in education about chiropractic will boost the shift of public opinion of chiropractic, but only by way of their newfound value of their own health. Accordingly, the next decade of publicly influential chiropractors will be seen as coaches first, adjusters second.

Assessing the recent state of health care in the United States of America, the public is not satisfied and is demanding change. When the public demands a change, however, it always appeals to the same few entities. Whether the changes are in health insurance plans, governmental legislation, or American Medical Association policies, all of the practical health care changes have been enacted—or at least strongly influenced—by well-established institutions. This poses a logistical obstacle that must be overcome for chiropractic to be a focus in the public’s view of health care. In addition to their abundant financial resources, these institutions are always responsible for the changes because they already have public familiarity and general acceptance. This means that if the institutions’ efforts and values change, the public is more willing to align with this change than with a change proposed by an unfamiliar entity. This is true in interpersonal relationships as well: if a stranger offers clear evidence for how a particular product will greatly benefit you, you would be less likely to try it than if a family member without evidence suggests the same product. This is because you trust family. Throughout its history, chiropractors and advocates for chiropractic have taken the role of the “stranger.”  They have mainly tried to change public opinion in one of two ways: influencing governmental policies, or directly educating potential patients.

Although each method has celebrated enormous successes, the first one aims to ally with an institution that already has significant inertia against chiropractic, and the second does not involve an institution at all. Using these logistical strategies, influencing public opinion on a large scale has been, and will continue to be, arduous and inefficient. Intentionally developing partnerships with receptive institutions in the next decade will continually provide large, welcoming audiences for chiropractors and advocates to empower with the tools of health.

To develop a partnership, there must be interest on both sides. Chiropractic is broad enough to appeal to many different institutions as long as it is presented in a relevant manner. In other words, it must support the values and needs of the institution.

One example of partnering is with institutions of higher education. These institutions are actively struggling to discover a solution to the continual increases in students’ anxiety, mood disorders, and demand for counseling because they highly value student health.  Those who are familiar with the chiropractic technique of Network Spinal Analysis can attest to its unique ability to reduce anxiety and regulate moods of patients. Therefore, I am in the process of developing research that would formally test the validity of the anecdotal evidence. If the results are positive, then I would organize my findings and other relevant research and present the information at conferences of higher education.  To be effective, only one attendee needs to bring this idea back to his or her institution, and it would take no more than a couple of years to develop an internal system that promotes and offers chiropractic care to students. Ideally, it would result in a new salaried position, the College Chiropractor. This employee would not only provide care for students at no additional cost, but would be a part of the campus community and have regular opportunities to educate students about wellness, chiropractic, and responsibility for one’s own health. With the success of the program in one institution of higher education, others would look to adopt it, eventually changing the face of higher education across the nation.

A second example of how chiropractors and chiropractic advocates could earn well-established large audiences involves Parkinson’s Disease research. The Michael J. Fox Foundation thus far has funded $196 million to projects that would hasten the discovery and development of new drug treatments for Parkinson’s disease. The values of the foundation are realizing better therapies and possible cures for Parkinson’s Disease. Given the presence of both formal and informal evidence of chiropractic’s effectiveness at decreasing the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, presenting this information in a relevant manner to the Foundation would give chiropractic a partner that has much influence with the medical research community, Parkinson’s patients, and their families.

A third example of a partnership between chiropractic and an institution is already in place: since August 2009, a Life University student and her husband have led an ever-growing church that recognizes the inextricable link between spiritual and physical well-being. Churchgoers who attended for the spiritual message automatically became receptive audiences of the accompanying physical message. Additionally, every student of chiropractic can start empowering new audiences through churches and other community organizations by utilizing the tools of Straighten Up America. Straighten Up America is a national health promotion initiative that addresses “spinal health, well-being, and positive self-esteem,” and by establishing daily spinal hygiene in the USA.  There are many organizations that maintain community programming, and it is easy to lead an educational weekly program that reinforces spinal hygiene. Personally, I will soon begin hosting a weekly program at the local Salvation Army Church of Marietta. As the attendees begin feeling better physically and emotionally and the program becomes popular, other Salvation Army churches will become aware of it and recognize the benefits of starting classes in their communities.

Chiropractors already practice educating how chiropractic leads to true health, and this education is important. However, the majority of this population still has access to symptom-masking drugs. In order to demonstrate that true health is valuable, chiropractors and advocates must appeal to the underlying—and most devastating—deficiency of Americans: control over their own health. Once they feel they have control, they will get a sense of ownership and, therefore, responsibility. This sense of control and responsibility will tip the nation’s consciousness regarding what form of health care they actually want and need. Additionally, with the institutional inertia suppressing chiropractic from becoming well-known, it is critical that advocates focus less on competing with these powers and more on allying with more receptive institutions, allowing chiropractic to build its own momentum. Although the actual effectiveness of the cited examples is unknown, it is true that the quickest way to the heart of an institution is by strengthening its weakest link—not by exploiting it. As chiropractors and advocates continue to reach out to help these institutions, the institutions’ audiences will quickly become chiropractic’s audiences. As these receptive audiences continue to grow, the obstacles that chiropractic has always faced will eventually disappear.

Life Graduates Sent to Change the World – Kelly Milano, D.C. Student

Summer 2010 Graduates List

Looking through the halls of Life University this quarter you may notice that some of the faces that you’ve come to know are no longer walking among us. The 6 Life University and Vital Source would like to extend our congratulations and best wishes to the Summer 2010 graduates.  These students are no longer walking the halls as students, but as alumni, calling Life their alma mater.

Life University and Vital Source would like to congratulate all of the recent graduates.  Go out and change the world, one spine at a time!!

Saman Ahmadi
Maren Alvarez
Christopher Bennett
Matthew Boheen
Blair Bradley
Eric Brown
Whitney Carlson
Benedict Cavaliere, Jr.
Mark Chappell-Lakin
Patrick Criss
John Dandelski
Nicholas Deignan
Angelo DiCarlo
Alaric Diggs
Briana Duga
William Early
Brian Feeney
Christopher Flint
Ian Fliss
Carrier Foerter
John Foley
Justin Fountain
Ariel Galarza
Erin Gauthier
Adlene Ghabri
Keith Guthrie
Benjamin Harris
Mark Johnson
In Jung
Justin Kenney
Philip Kogler
Lambros Kottalis
Seth LaFlamme
Joel Maloof
Gerrado Martinez
Andrew Mayberry
Kendrick McQueen
Tomeka Middleton
Lauren Millman
Tannaz Modaresi
Justin Moseley
Amy Mushrush
Erica Nichols
Jason Olafsson
Marie Palazzolo
Domenico Pantano
Brooke Pennino
Patricia Reichmann
Alberto Rivero
Kimberly Rogers
Rhiannon Shannon
Roger Shannon
Megan Shreve
Seah Smith
Andrew St. Bernard
Whitney Taylor
Andrea Towers
Adam Trapp
Jonathon Vito
Stephen Wallace
Timothy Warner
Julian Wetterlin
Philip Wygonski

New Student Enrollment Exceeds 400 – Carley Edwards, D.C. Student

Numbers expected to increase

As Life University continues to expand with the new café, parking deck, and green area, so does the new student body. The total new student enrollment for the fall quarter was 420 students. This includes the Doctor of Chiropractic Program, The College of Undergraduate Studies and The College of Graduate Studies and Research. The Doctor of Chiropractic Program welcomed 156 new students, making the total headcount 1543 students. However, fall 2007 exceeded this number with 178 new students enrolled in the DC program and 162 in the fall 2009 quarter.

The College of Undergraduate Studies had the highest enrollment seen in years with 240 new students, making 792 total undergraduate students. The College of Graduate Studies and Research has 102 students, 24 of them new this quarter. This number may not seem like a lot, but compared to fall 2005, there were only two new students enrolled. This brings the Life University current total student enrollment to 2437 students. This is 100 more students than last year.

Life University Represents – Michael Hollerbach, UG Student

At the World Congress of Chiropractic Students in Dallas

Life University’s chapter of the World Congress of Chiropractic Students traveled to Dallas, Texas for the 31st annual conference. Students from twenty three chiropractic schools from around the world—including Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Denmark, Canada, the U.S. and Mexico—came together to discuss the future of chiropractic on a global scale.

Parker College of Chiropractic hosted the week long event September 18-23 at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Dallas. The purpose of the WCCS is to unify leaders to provide leadership in chiropractic education around the world. In order to have effective meetings, the Congress uses the same rules as the United Nations and U.S Congress to communicate and get things accomplished. During this event there were also motivational chiropractic speakers, as well as an informal visit from the Presidents of the ICA and ACA speaking together to inform members of the Congress on the state of chiropractic.

The Life University representatives were led by their club president, Dr. JK Wetterlin, who also represented Life University at last year’s congress in New Zealand. There were also four other Life students working as a team on various proposals. Christie Kwon, club treasurer, was chosen as the Head Delegate to represent our school at the proceedings. The other delegates representing Life University were Stephen Cain, Sean Drake, and Michael Hollerbach. Some of the highlights from this years’ meeting are detailed in the rest of this article.

After thirty one years of being a non-profit organization, this year’s Congress voted to incorporate. This was a monumental decision for the future of this organization. There are many advantages to becoming a corporation. One of the benefits that the Congress is excited about is that they will be able to increase their ability to raise more funds. This will enable the organization to offer more humanitarian aid.

As part of the incorporating process the Congress proposed that they needed a definition of the words “chiropractic” and “subluxation” in their guidelines. In doing this, sub-committees were formed to develop the definitions and bring them back to Congress for a vote. A dozen delegates selected from varying schools were chosen to take on the challenge of unifying the multitude of opinions from all over the world. The European schools were adamant that the definitions must come from the World Federation of Chiropractors (WFC) definition. After hours of negotiations, both definitions were taken from the American Chiropractic Colleges paradigm endorsed by the WFC.

One of the more shocking proposals discussed was an issue from the chiropractic school in Tokyo. In Japan chiropractic is not a licensed medical entity and therefore people are able to take weekend seminars and call themselves chiropractors. Many people in Japan have been hurt by the uneducated unqualified people and therefore chiropractic is developing a very bad reputation in that country. The Tokyo school asked for help from the WCCS to submit letters to their government to put a stop to this practice. This would help to uphold the standards of the chiropractic profession and stop the unnecessary harm that is being done to unknowing people.

A very proud moment for Life University came when Sean Drake was awarded an endorsement for an internship with the World Health Organization in Switzerland. Each year one student at the Congress is awarded this endorsement. This is a great honor for any student, but it is a prestigious honor for a chiropractic student to be working alongside the world leaders in health care. Sean made an outstanding impression on the Congress with his fifteen minute presentation about himself and how he would represent the WCCS in Switzerland. This endorsement must be approved by the WHO before Sean is awarded the internship. A former Life student, Dr. Aryn Gabai, has also served as a WHO intern in the past.

Over the week of this years WCCS conference, students from all over the world enjoyed camaraderie, developed new friendships, shared laughter as well as new experiences—all with the goal of creating a unified chiropractic profession and message throughout the world. They left looking forward to April 2011 for the 32^nd annual congress in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.

The members of the Life University WCCS would like to thank the President’s office, student allocations, Life student council, and all of the students that supported the club at the Mansion Parties. They would also like to announce their next fundraiser “Party with a Purpose III” on November 12^th. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. If you would like to join WCCS or have questions the club meets on Thursdays at noon in room C108.

Coaching for Success – James Williams, UG Student

Life coaching has come to Life University

Success is not a one-person job. We all need help in life, and smart people know when to ask for help.

Sometimes though it’s easy to think that we can do it all ourselves, because we’ve struggled through challenges before. Yet why struggle? There’s nothing noble in stressing yourself out when you can ask for help and make life a little easier.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed with demands from school work, employment, and family time. Having an objective supporter to cheer us on, who helps us to simplify life, and create the success we’re working hard to achieve is a God-send. That supporter is a life coach.

Dr. Cherry Collier, a successful, practicing life coach, has developed a first-class life coaching program for Life University students. Last quarter, the first students graduated, ready and eager to help others with their new skills.

What is coaching?

A life coach is different from a consultant, mentor, counselor, or therapist. Coaching is a process that helps people to find solutions to their challenges. To make this happen, a life coach uses powerful questions and other change techniques. A life coach knows how to listen to others, and uses intuition to allow the conversation to flow in the direction of what will bring the client or patient success. For those of you who are more scientifically-minded, read the book Motivational Interviewing: Preparing People For Change, by William Miller Ph. D, and Stephen Rollnick Ph.D if you want to understand how powerful questioning gets results.

Compared with a life coach, a consultant tells you what to do, kind of like a sports coach or physician does. Coaching, however, is different from consulting. A life coach helps to motivate instead of removing personal power by telling people what to do. In other words, coaching enables people to find their own solutions. Motivational research also shows that when people have the autonomy to make a free choice, their willingness to act is boosted. So how is coaching useful to health, exercise, and business professionals?

As chiropractors, nutritionists, and sports and fitness coaches, we encourage our clients and patients to practice self-care between office visits and training sessions. We do this because it produces better results.

Acting like a consultant and telling patients, clients, and athletes what to do is less empowering and robs them of the will to act; the chances of them following through are reduced, which negatively affects the results they achieve. We don’t help people to achieve their best when we tell them what to do.

Coaching increases income

When our livelihood is dependent on getting excellent results for people, it pays to help clients find their own motivation to take care of themselves by using a coaching approach. In a nutshell, coaching teaches you how to speak with clients to encourage them to motivate themselves to engage in self care between sessions.

Coaching is also helpful outside of the health profession. Business majors also need to know coaching skills. High employee turn-over and employee performance problems are consistently resolved by coaching staff members instead of telling them what to do. Even though coaching is a separate program from the other majors offered at Life University, practicing coaching skills with patients, clients, and colleagues is integral to their success and yours.

Some of the key reasons that patients sue medical practitioners nowadays is because doctors use poor communication skills following a medical error. Taking the life coaching associates degree or certificate program is effective insurance against the hassle of malpractice lawsuits if you’re a chiropractor, or biopsychology major looking to go to medical school or become a psychologist or psychiatrist.

Life coaches are not therapists

Mental health professionals such as counselors and therapists focus on a person’s past as well as their emotional life. In contrast, life coaches focus on the now and the future because the now is where we all need to live if we want to achieve future success. Life coaching is positively focused and doesn’t require clients to recall their life story in order to create success. Saying that, life coaches don’t necessarily ignore emotions or their impact.

People often start coaching because they’re experiencing excessive levels of mental and emotional tension which they can’t cope with. Coaches help to make clients’ lives easier by focusing the conversation on the challenges which elicit the most tension. This approach enables the client to verbally explores the challenge and the solutions, clearing the way for future action and success. A coach considers their clients as creative, resourceful, and whole; their clients are not broken, don’t need to be fixed, and are 100 per cent responsible for their actions and their own life.

Viewing the patient this way frees the coach from being in an analytical or problem-solving mindset. They can be there right in the moment with the client, listening out for the verbal and behavioral cues the client offers. Observing and acting on these cues helps the coach to keep the conversation flowing. Somewhere in that flow, the clients finds their way to resolve their challenge by coming up with an appropriate goal they can take away and put into action.

Coaching is not just for executives

Even though the business world has embraced coaching for the past two decades, budding CEOs and busy students need coaching too. If your graduation is coming up and you need a coach to be accountable to as you plan your new chiropractic business, contact Dr. Cherry Collier (email: cherry.collier@life.edu)  to be put in contact with one of the pool of excellent life coaches here at Life.

If you’re a parent who is juggling school, work, and family commitments, it’s also easy to feel overwhelmed and in need of support. A life coach can assist you in streamlining your life, making it more simple and manageable, and show you how to feel in control of your life again. Contact Dr. Collier to find a coach. If you are interested in learning more about Life Coaching there is a Life Coaching Drop-In on November 9th, 16th, 30th in Annex B, room 114 from 5-6pm.

Life coaching is an exciting and highly practical program here at Life University which gives students skills that improve client retention and success. If you’re a student who needs the support of a life coach then contact Dr. Collier to find a coach.

Activator Club – Carley Edwards, D.C. Student

Learn how to give low-force chiropractic care

The Activator is the most widely used instrument for chiropractic care offering gentle, low-force adjustments. The Activator protocol uses leg length checks and neurological reflex tests to determine where subluxations are present. Activator Club Vice President Matt Griswold points out that the activator club is unlike other clubs because, “It’s a smaller club, and so you get more individual care – about five or six people to a table.”

Griswold also points out that being able to use an activator in your office is beneficial to both doctor and patient. It puts less stress on the doctor’s joints over time. For the patient, they are receiving the same adjustment from the doctor every time. “By six o’clock in the evening, a chiropractor is typically not giving the same quality of adjustments as they are in the morning. The Activator gives the same adjustment every time,” says Griswold. It also allows the doctor a wider variety of patients including infants and the elderly, where an activator is less forceful. It is also good for patients with osteoporosis or those who are afraid of the thrust of a typical manual adjustment.

The next Activator seminar in the Atlanta area will be April 9 and 10 at the Atlanta Marriott in Alpharetta. Activator club meets Tuesdays from 11-12pm in B108. Students do not need an activator of their own to attend club. For more information on Activator Methods, visit http://www.activator.com

‘Life’s a Party’ Literally Brings Down the House – Alex Gerdel, D.C. Student

The Treehouse porch collapses during this quarter’s welcome back party

On Friday October 9^th, students gathered on the Treehouse porch for the quarterly Life’s A Party welcome back celebration. Around 9:30 that evening they got quite a surprise when the boat literally got rocked, and the patio collapsed on one side of the Treehouse.

Jinjiang Li, a 10^th quarter DC student and Student Ambassador, had just changed out a keg when he suddenly heard a loud crack and felt the porch give out underneath him. Li states, “I heard a loud crack like an iPhone falling on the ground. Then all of a sudden the porch gave way.” He was able to throw one of the kegs out of the way, but a second fell on his leg as he scrambled to get away from the falling porch. Luckily, the only injury he received was a slight bruise on his leg.

No one else was injured, and in fact few seemed to notice that the porch had broken.  Majorie Vining Butler, a 7^th quarter DC student and also a Student Ambassador remembers hearing fellow student and DJ for the evening, Richard Cohen announce “Ladies and Gentleman, it appears the porch has collapsed.”  The party continued into the night after moving inside the Treehouse.

The porch was completely removed from The Treehouse almost immediately after the incident. Details on just what happened or any plans to rebuild the porch were unavailable at the time this issue went to print. Vital Source will keep you posted on any changes to or plans for one of our most historic campus buildings.

Pumpkin Pie Triple-Threat – James Beuerlein, D.C. Student

This issue’s recipe is actually 3 different versions of pumpkin pie, which vary by taste and convenience. There’s a quick and delicious Coconut Pumpkin Pie, an Almond Milk Pumpkin Pie for those who don’t like coconut, and an outrageous Raw Pumpkin Pie. The crust recipe remains the same for all three. We ditched the condensed milk, traditional pie-crust, and the customary ⅔ cup of sugar, so that all three recipes are Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Low in Sugar, and Scrumptious! Let’s get to it!

THE EASIEST PIE CRUST YOU’LL EVER MAKE
1 c       Pitted Dates
1½ c    Raw Walnuts

Simply throw them into a food processor or powerful blender (Vita-Mix or Blendtec.) Blend until uniform, smooth, and dark-colored. This may also work with a decent hand-mixer but I haven’t tried. When it’s done, just dump it in to a pie-tin and mold it into shape by hand.

COCONUT PUMPKIN PIE
1 can    Organic Pumpkin
¾ c      Coconut Milk (rec. Thai Spice brand for thickness)
2 ct      Organic Cage-Free Eggs (large)
½ c      Coconut Flakes
Spices: 1tsp nutmeg, ½ tsp ginger, 1 tsp allspice, 1½ tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla

Throw it all together in a bowl, mix well, and dump into the pie-tin. Baking instructions below.

ALMOND MILK PUMPKIN PIE
1 can    Organic Pumpkin
1 c       Almond Milk
½ ct     Avocado (for texture – you won’t taste it, trust me)
3 ct      Organic Cage-Free Eggs (large)
Spices: 1tsp nutmeg, ½ tsp ginger, 1 tsp allspice, 1½ tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla

Throw it all together in a blender, blend until uniform, and dump into the pie-tin (Be careful not to over-fill!).

BAKING INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 425. Put pie in center rack and bake 10 min. Lower temperature to 350 and bake for an additional 40 min. Let cool completely before serving.

RAW PUMPKIN PIE
2 c       Shredded or Cubed Pumpkin (raw)
1 c       Pitted Dates (soaked in water for 1 hr, then drained)
¼ c      Almond Milk
1 tbsp  Coconut Oil (easiest if you melt on stove first)
Spices: 1tsp nutmeg, ½ tsp ginger, 1 tsp allspice, 1½ tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla

Throw it all into a food-processor or blender, blend until uniform, dump into the pie-tin and chill.

NUTRITION
Pumpkin – rich in vitamins and minerals, (including potassium and zinc,) fiber, antioxidants beta-carotene and alpha-carotene. Coconut Milk and Coconut Oil – great sources of healthy saturated fat. Dates – good source of iron, fiber, potassium, and selenium, (also the principle source of sugar in the recipes, but not too bad.) Organic Cage-Free Eggs – terrific sources of protein and good fat. Almond milk and Walnuts – good sources of protein and good omega-6 fats. The spices are loaded with antioxidants, fiber, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin B3 (niacin,) selenium, phosphorus and copper.

No matter how you slice it, these pies are outstanding and very good for you. You could eat them on a regular basis and become healthier!

Muss and Turner’s Deli – Carley Edwards, D.C. Student

Sophisticated food in a casual atmosphere

Are you looking for a new place to eat lunch that’s close to school, affordable, organic and supports local farmers? Muss and Turner’s, located in the Vinings, does all that and offers an extensive beer and wine list too.

Muss and Turner’s was voted one of Atlanta’s top 16 beer bars by Atlanta Cuisine, best brunch 2009 by Atlanta Magazine and best deli by Atlanta City Search. They are in the 2010 Zagat Guide and also featured in Creative Loafing and Gayot.

Over 25 wines are served by the glass with beers served from all over the world. Fresh roasted coffee is also available.

Todd Mussman and Ryan Turner wanted to ensure quality food, so no heat lamps or microwaves are used in the preparation of their food. Included on the lunch menu is the burger and sloppy joe made with grass-fed beef and local organic pork is served for the BBQ pork sandwich.

Other things on the menu include tilapia, tuna, egg salad, fried chicken, a Reuben made with corned beef brisket, a pastrami sandwich, duck, a turkey sandwich, organic salad, soup and vegetarian options. For dinner, appetizers range from beef tartar to fried shrimp salad made with Tybee Island shrimp. Dinner entrees change regularly. Sandwiches, soups and salads are also offered for dinner. To view the full menu, visit www.mussandturners.com.

Most of the sandwiches are less than ten dollars and salads range from six to ten dollars. Lunch is served Monday to Saturday 11:30am to 5:30pm and Sunday 11:00 am to 5:30. Dinner is served Monday to Sunday 5:30 to 9:00 pm. To make reservations call 770-434-1114 or visit www.mussandturners.com. Mussman and Turner are opening a new restaurant called Local Three this fall. Be sure to check out their Facebook page under Local Three Kitchen and Bar for updates.

Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Shop – Michael Hollerbach, UG Student

The best kept secret in Atlanta

Although this is the first article I have written for the Vital Source, I am sorry to say I must begin with an apology. I know that this article is going to upset many Life students, and for that I am sorry. I am about to reveal the best kept secret in Atlanta. For many, when they have experienced something special they like to keep it to themselves, hold on to it and not let anybody else know. It becomes sacred. I on the other hand am the opposite. When I have something good I want to share it with everyone and tell everybody. I want everyone to enjoy the goodness.

Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Shop is the most serene, beautiful, and out of the ordinary coffee shop I have ever experienced. Being a coffee connoisseur—or caffeine addict depending upon your point of view—I know coffee shops. Land of a Thousand Hills is located along the most scenic stretch of the Chattahoochee River less than fifteen minutes from the Life University campus. It’s National Park-like setting makes it hard to believe that you’re still anywhere near metropolitan Atlanta. If you didn’t know better you might think you were somewhere in West Virginia, with picturesque views of rocky cliffs, the flowing river along with the lulling sound of rushing waters.

You can sip your latte alongside the river while a plethora of geese, ducks, cranes and hawks enjoy their day along the Chattahoochee. While relaxing and enjoying the serenity and beauty of the area you may also notice an occasional kayaker, people paddling canoes, or even a group of very relaxed, and refreshed folks floating by on inner tubes.

There are numerous places along the river to enjoy your latte, espresso, freshly brewed tea, Italian sodas, fruit smoothie and more. Many Life University students study on the balcony overlooking the park like setting. Others prefer to relax closer to the water in the Adirondack -like rocking chairs. If you would like to make an afternoon of it, there are even a few picnic areas with tables and charcoal grills.

My favorite area to sit and enjoy good conversation, or study, is off to the right, over a short foot bridge. This is a more secluded area, situated under shade trees and nestled up against a large hill and small cave. When the caffeine has kicked in and you are feeling adventurous, there are rocks to climb and trails to hike. If you are feeling romantic you can view the river and watch the water flow over the rapids while rocking on one of two porch swings.

If you prefer to sit inside, the ambiance is wonderful. From thick plush chairs to comfortable couches, along with seating at tables where you can spread out and study, while fantastic coffee house music quietly plays in the background. Oh, and, there is WI-FI throughout the building and even outside along the river! Land of a Thousand Hills has plenty of windows for natural lighting and great views of the river from inside. The walls are adorned with colorful and moving photographs of the Rwandan people that grow and harvest the coffee beans. One person’s idea and commitment to making a difference and giving back provides our community with a rich, warm, and wonderful place to study, decompress, and enjoy delicious coffee, teas, snacks, and more.

To follow, please read excerpts from The Land of a Thousand Hills website explaining their mission and commitment to making a difference in Rwanda.

“The story of Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee is an amazing story. The coffee is grown in Rwanda, a country that’s seen one of the worst genocides in the history of this planet. Coffee beans from Land of a Thousand Hills represent reconciliation. In the same way you come together with friends over a cup of coffee, farmers torn apart by genocide are coming together in their coffee-growing community, learning to forgive, and are restoring the relationships that once divided their country. Great healing is taking place.

But that’s not the only way our coffee does good. In an effort to change the coffee industry – one of the most exploitative in the world – Land of a Thousand Hills participates in Community Trade, a term we coined to mean Directly Traded, paid for with higher-than-Fair Trade wages, and where investment in the farming community is our top priority. We believe that by paying our coffee growers just, Living Wages and supporting economic and community development in the region, not only does the region thrive with higher quality coffee, justice is pursued. Our special projects include building a sustenance farm for the region’s malnourished orphans, creating soccer programs to promote community and coffee education, giving microfinance loans to entrepreneurs, lending coffee bikes to ensure safer and more efficient travel, and donating shoes to farmers and their families.”
The coffee choices that are offered are everything that any coffee aficionado could want. In addition to coffee, a variety of teas, fruit smoothies, Italian sodas, and delectable desserts are available. It is even possible to enjoy a Peanut Butter Cup Brownie along with a Peanut Butter Cup Latte or espresso! I was informed by the very friendly manager Kylene, that they will now be to carrying fresh salads and sandwiches. This is good news to all of us that spend hours there and only leave because we need some sustenance to enable us to keep studying!

Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee shop is located inside the “Walton on the Chattahoochee” Apartment Complex 6640 Akers Mill Rd Atlanta, Georgia 30339. Their phone number is 770-955-0788. To enter the complex you must dial 101 on the security gate phone. A coffee house employee will answer and buzz you in. For store hours, and to find out all about Land of 1000 Hills coffee Shop go to http://www.drinkcoffeedogood.com.

Here are some tips for students to save money: Mention this article and Life University and receive your drink of choice for only $2.00! Be sure to pick up a “Club Card”. For every 10 drinks purchased you will receive one drink for free! You can also add your email address to their list and receive discount coupons.

Land of a Thousand Hills is a popular place with Life students who are “in the know.” I must warn you though, there are times that I have gone there to study and was so captivated by the beauty and peaceful surroundings that I did not get much done. But a couple of hours sitting in that environment is good for your mind and soul, doing wonders to decompress and recharge all at the same time.

“What if your coffee could transform a village? It can. Embrace the power of the bean.”“ Drink Coffee. Do Good.”

Welcome to Life – Kelly Milano, D.C. Student

it’s a great time to be here

What a great time to be a student on the campus of Life University. As this quarter is getting underway, there is a buzz in the air that hasn’t been experienced before. The Village Retreat Student Housing is at full capacity. The first rugby game of the season saw full bleachers and excited students and fans, (and a massive win by the team!) The First Tuesday festivities saw students excited and the Annex C plaza was virtually at capacity with its sea of students and faculty. The Socrates Café is packed with students at all times of the day and the campus is feeling like a ‘real’ college campus.

In the past, the first day of school brought nothing more than another mundane repeat of going to classes, passing people in the hallway and possibly not even smiling. There was nothing to be excited about. Life was truly lifeLESS at that time, but times are changing. LIFE is changing!

In revitalizing the campus, Dr. Riekeman has stated that one of his goals is to create a campus with a community feel and a true college atmosphere. With increased gathering spots, such as the Socrates Café and the outside eating areas, the Life Village Retreat that is full of activities and events for its residents, sporting events and clubs, life has truly started to come to Life.

This quarter will once again see the Chiro-Games, which Life students participated in last year for the first time since the accreditation crisis. These games will bring more unity and relationships among the students, as well as a pride in the student body, as they represent Life while facing off against the other chiropractic colleges across the nation. The various athletic clubs and intramural sports on campus have support of the Athletic Department like never before. Coach Barrett, Athletic Director at Life, has stated that “Intramural sports are just as important as club sports and intercollegiate sports. We want to create a place where everyone who wants to, can compete and partake in sports”

Another great event that happens weekly on campus is the ongoing activity at the Treehouse. Just about every night, you can find some sort of activities to partake in. From movie nights, open mic nights, pool tournaments and Wii competitions, there is a little something for everyone who is looking for a place to hang out.

Speakers are beginning to flock to Life University as they have realized the quality of chiropractors that we are putting out and want to be a part of the excitement and experience of our university. This quarter will see more of the Carrick Neurology modules and trainings, Arno Burnier, Life Force Weekend with Dr. Joe Dispenza, Animal Adjusting seminars with Dr. Jay Komarek, and many more.

It’s an exciting time to be at Life. Our school’s history is being written right now, and we are a part of it. With all that is happening, you only have to open your eyes and you will find something to get involved in. Where will you find your place? What events and activities will you choose to join? Enjoy your time at Life and get involved! As always, Vital Source will provide information and details on new events and happenings at Life University. For questions or comments please email submissions.vs@gmail.com, or visit our facebook page.

Lessons Beyond the Classroom – Melissa Bettess, D.C. Student

The story of Dr. Lydia Dever’s fight to return to her life after a horrific accident

Every once in a while a student will learn far more from their teacher than what is testable by means of paper and pencil. The teacher herself may not even be fully aware of all the extra valuable lessons she is impressing upon her students. Dr. Lydia Dever is one of those fine educators available here at Life University whose teaching extends far beyond the sometimes suffocating walls of the classroom.

The greatest lessons of life often follow tragedy. On Memorial Day weekend 2009, Dr. Dever was faced with a near-death experience. After a horrific motorcycle accident, Dr. Dever ended up under a heavy-duty pickup truck’s back tire. Though in critical condition, thankfully she was still alive. The accident left her with a long list of injuries: a pelvis broken in four places, a diagonal fracture from its base to S2, two damaged ligaments in her right knee, a broken middle finger, a fifth-degree separation of her right shoulder, four broken ribs on her left side, her clavicle had become hyper-mobile, moving in front of her sternum, and a lacerated bladder.

Coming back from such trauma was not an easy feat. Questions flew around campus wondering whether Dever would ever be strong enough to return to campus or her practice in Kennesaw. She was able to leave the hospital June 19th, ahead of all the doctors’ expectations, wearing a pelvis fixator, which resembled a towel rack.

Dr. Dever’s healing progressed quickly with support from the Life community, her family and friends, daily adjustments by practice partner, Dr. Tomasello, and physical therapists. Her recovery was difficult. It was easy to push herself physically too far and she would end up paying the price through increased pain and/or fatigue. Her strong will gave her the drive to persevere.

Dr. Dever returned to the classroom last October, a mere five months following her accident, with a modified schedule that allowed her a break after teaching a class.

In November, she sought out the expertise of DC student, Brandon Shriner, to help further with her recovery. Shriner is a personal trainer at the Wellness Center, and a TRX expert. (TRX is a suspension trainer developed by a Marine that is designed to be used anywhere there is a tree or tree-like structure). When Shriner started working with Dever, she could not even start on the TRX. She had to start with simple workouts that focused on core strengthening and stability and increasing range of motion. He took a neurological approach to her workouts, to get the brain-body connection balanced. He managed this task by using exercises that unveiled Dever’s weaknesses so she built up weaker muscles instead of overdeveloping stronger muscles thereby preventing her increasing the gap between stronger and weaker muscles. This helped reduce setbacks in her reconditioning. The exercises were analogous to a chiropractic adjustment – specific and precise.

While working out with Shriner once a week, Dr. Dever also had occupational therapy to increase her shoulder range of motion in order to help propel her workouts. She did cardio on her own, had soft tissue work done, and of course, adjustments.  Shriner concluded that, “All of the soft tissue work, adjustments, exercise, love and support, etc., created a body fit for healing so that God could do His work.”

A person’s true colors come out when forced to deal with adversary. Dr. Dever’s true colors have a lot to teach anyone who is blessed to come in contact with this fascinating woman. Shriner got to experience more of that than anyone. Shriner states that, “I learned more from her than she did from me.” He saw her fight harder than any other person in her sneakers would have, “I wasn’t going to let her quit. A lot of people would have thought, ‘It’s okay to quit because I’ve come this far.’” Dr. Dever’s drive to recover was not for self-seeking reasons. No. Her feisty desire was to be back in the trenches to serve chiropractic. Dever was anxious to get back to serving her patients. She had students waiting patiently for her return to the classroom. She is a great example for the school, her students, her patients, the chiropractic profession, and especially women chiropractors. Through her life story, she emanates what chiropractic stands upon, ‘To give. To do. To love. To serve.’

New Light from LAMP – James Beuerlein, D.C. Student

An update on life university’s academic master plan

Recently Dr. Brian McAulay made public an update on the LAMP process to the Life community. What is L.A.M.P.? – Life University Academic Master Plan. The faculty and administration spent the better part of the 2007-2008 year developing a plan for Life’s future, implementing Life’s Mission and Vision into all aspects of the university – not just what is taught in the classroom. Basically, it’s a summary of where we are headed as a school. There are six different teams, (or task forces,) that were commissioned to come up with the vision for their specific area. Here’s a few highlights of what each task force has done:

1. FACULTY ROLES TASK FORCE

This team was assigned the task of addressing how the faculty as a whole contributes to the Mission of Life University. They have written a document called the Life University Shared Governance Document, which outlines a restructuring of how the university is governed and how decisions are made. This document has now been approved by the Provost, President, and Board of Trustees, and is being put into action. The Shared Governance Statement is available on Life’s website.

2. TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE

The Technology Task Force was in charge of assessing the status of technology on campus, seeing where our needs are, and how to plan for future expansion. They have also generated a report that is now serving as a checklist for updating technological resources here at Life.

3. STUDENT SERVICES TASK FORCE

The Student Services group took on the evaluation of what the university offers to students beyond the classroom, comparing them with other institutions that excel in this area. Among their accomplishments to date are the creation of the Student Experience Group and the Serving Lasting Purpose program. These programs are aimed at heightening the quality of a student’s experience at Life and making sure that every employee of Life is committed to serving their students in meaningful ways.

4. 5. & 6. ACADEMIC PROGRAMMATIC TASK FORCES FOR UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND PROFESSIONAL

These task forces examined Life’s current academic program offerings, suggested new programs, and (along with the President) are working on a restructuring of academic “departments” that organize Life’s academics into six “content areas” based around the Wellness Portfolio: Social, Mental, Physical, Environmental, Spiritual, and Intellectual Health. Eight of the potential new programs for the undergraduates are Bachelors in Business Administration, BA in Psychology or Biopsychology, BS in Exercise Science and Human Performance, BS in Nutrition, BS in Dietetics, BS in Human Ecology, BA in Health Care Philosophy and Public Policy, and BS in Neurobiology / The Nature of Thinking. Likewise, there are eight potential new programs for graduate students: Master of Business Administration, MS in Sport Health Science, MS in Nutrition and Dietetics, MA in Clinical Psychology, MS in Human Ecology, MS in Human Development, Ph.D. in Sport Health Science, and MS in Clinical Neurology.

While many new students are unfamiliar with the LAMP program, it is important for us as a student body to be in tune with where the university is headed and to be actively engaged in providing the feedback needed to make this school better for those that will come after us.

The Disgruntled Zombie Fan – Justin Schaeffer, Satirical Canadian

and How to survive the coming apocalypse

I’ve recently become a big fan of the zombie classics and even made the trip to see the capitol of Zombie Nation itself, Pittsburgh, PA. While I enjoy the whole notion of the dead rising again, I can’t help but be put off by some of the great plot holes.

For instance, note that in Romero’s “Land of the Dead,” the zombies cross that river to attack downtown Pittsburgh by accidently falling in the river, only to discover they won’t drown. If you’ve heard the neuro-nerds talk, (and I’m certain you have,) then a neuron needs three things to survive – oxygen, fuel, and stimulation. Now zombies get minimal stimulation when chasing down their victims and fuel from when they catch them and start chow down, but I’ve always assumed they had at least a minimal ability to breathe, hence the whole moaning thing. So getting oxygen made sense, until they crossed a river without drowning. Really Romero? So I can kill the zombie by destroying their brain with a gun or machete, but the moment I try killing neurons by suffocation or drowning, I’m screwed? How does that work?

Another thing that keeps bugging me with these zombies is demographics. Assuming zombies don’t have sex, (because they’re reduced to the most basic of functions, but not that really crucial one that even a bacterium can figure out,) their only means of increasing their numbers is through biting live victims so they can turn. This is very similar to another undead counterpart, the vampire. Except where the vampire will bite its victim, drain the blood, and the lifeless corpse comes back as another blood hungry vampire, (unless it has a moment of morality and develops an eating disorder it calls being “vegan,”) the zombie starts chowing down on the whole body. And if a whole group of zombies get a hold of a person, then the future zombie recruit usually gets torn to pieces. So how does that favor the growth of their numbers? You can’t go from a single zombie to thousands in a day like “Dawn of the Dead” if their method of increasing their numbers is by forgetting to finish their dinner. The math just doesn’t add up.

Taking these two crucial factors into account, surviving a zombie apocalypse becomes a slightly easier task. Step one, don’t get bitten. Step two, find a bunch of other people who haven’t been bitten. Step three, move to a zombie-free island, (I do not recommend Plum Island.) If you can’t swim or lack a boat, you’re next best bet would be Winnipeg, Canada. I mean, let’s face it – you only need to wait out until winter and then the zombies will freeze in the -40 weather, (that’s Celsius and Fahrenheit.) If you have a more ingenious plan, submit it to Vital Source at submissions.vs@gmail.com.  If you don’t, then I recommend you start getting to work on it.  It’s only a matter of time before some scientist somewhere splices the wrong set of genes together…

Forget Bringing Sexy Back – Alex Gerdel, Chief Content Editor

I’m bringing integrity back, and it is sexy!

We’re all familiar with the word integrity. It is after all one of the Eight Core Proficiencies our school stands for. However, despite this fact I would argue that very few of us truly understand the concept of integrity, much less practice it in our everyday lives. I know I didn’t, until I learned not only how easy it is to lose our integrity, but also the freedom that comes in restoring integrity.

During fifth week last quarter I discovered that a lecture for one of my classes had never made it onto my schedule. It was four weeks into the quarter, and I’d skipped a two-hour lecture in a four-hour class every single week without noticing. Once I’d recovered from my initial shock that I could have possibly done something that stupid, I started searching desperately for a way to not have to drop the class. What I devised was a half-hearted plan to restore my integrity. A plan that quite frankly, completely lacked integrity for me.

I admitted to my professor what had happened, but neglected to mention I had also already missed one lab and needed to miss class again later in the quarter for a seminar—a seminar that, ironically, held integrity at its foundation. My professor agreed to let me take the midterm and go from there.

A few days later, I aced the midterm and breathed a huge sigh of relief – relief that remained only as long as that breath lasted. For the next week I didn’t sleep well, I felt a weight being carried on my shoulders and I couldn’t focus on anything. Even if you’re a little unclear on what the definition of integrity means, we can all relate to feeling a complete lack of power and freedom that comes when something you have done or are a part of is bothering you. What I’ve since discovered is that it bothers us because somewhere our integrity is out.

I went to my seminar and got the integrity knocked back into me. That Monday I came back to school and promptly dropped the class. With an A average, I forfeited the full $1,049 in tuition and walked away feeling relieved, happy and free for the first time since I realized my blunder. Most of my friends thought I was crazy. I could have easily created some elaborate story, continued to be dishonest and done whatever it took to stay in the class. In the end however, I would have spent the whole quarter feeling guilty and powerless because of what I had done.

What I discovered through this experience was that somewhere in the process of my screw up I lost sight of what my true values are and felt out of sorts and incomplete because my actions didn’t correlate with what I stand for. If you look up the definition of “integrity” you’ll find it means “to be whole and complete, to have consistency in your values and actions.” Honesty is something I value, and my original actions had a complete lack of honesty.

My purpose in sharing my story isn’t to gloat, or attempt to come across like an amazing saint who found her integrity and can do no wrong. I’m only human. The only thing I’ve discovered is the ability to admit where and when I’m out of integrity with myself, and the courage to do what I need to do to restore it. What constitutes integrity is entirely unique to each of us. Something that is out of integrity for me may be completely in integrity for someone else, because each of us has our own set of values.

Do you lack feeling whole and complete? What happened that left you feeling powerless? My challenge for each of you is to examine your life for where you feel incomplete, and to have the courage to do what you need to do to restore your integrity. Many of us at this school have a dream of making a difference in the world. The power to change the world begins with the power to change yourself. Are you ready to find that power?

Chronicles of a Dietetic Intern – Pedro Leon, Life Dietetic Intern

Hello to all you thirsty-minded readers, Pedro here. It has been a little bit from my last article, but it feels good to be back. Since I graduated with my B.S. in Dietetics in June, I have been preparing myself to start our rigorous dietetic internship (DI) program. The internship is one of the many great programs offered here at Life. What I would like to accomplish here, is provide a little insight about what the program is about, so I will be chronicling my process throughout the next nine months. In the end, I hope this will give a clear understanding of the program and inspire those who wish to be challenged.

When I say vigorous, I do mean vigorous. DI programs have been in high demand over the last decade with the number of applicants doubling. This directly correlates with an increased demand in the field of Dietetics. What makes it vigorous and competitive is that even though the number of applicants has doubled, the number of available internship openings has not. Needless to say, there have been a lot of unhappy recent dietetic graduates that are not getting a place in  an internship program. This is echoed by a statistic that the American Dietetic Association (ADA) released covering the computer matching process from 1993-2009. It showed a steady decline of placements over the past 10 years and within the past three years, only approximately  50% of applicants have been placed into a DI program. The fun doesn’t stop there. Knowing there are minimal openings, applicants try to separate themselves from the pack. They must volunteer in a community related to health and nutrition, have related work experience, be active in dietetic clubs, present relevant research at conferences, publish in journals or a school paper and lastly, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, (the higher the better!)

Our internship program started on September 7^th, but the process started way before that. All applicants had to submit a prioritized list of the DI programs they wished to attend to the computer matching company in the middle of February. Around April 16^th all entries are run through the program and if you get matched to a school in the first round, the school will notify you and you will have 24 hours to accept the placement or your name goes back in the pile. I can say that this day is one of the most nerve racking days. If you are one of the unfortunate many that are not chosen in the first round, there is one more round and that’s about it. If you don’t get chosen at all, you have to wait until next year’s computer matching process and start the process all over again….sounds great huh?! It’s like you’re being drafted into the (fill in your favorite sport.)

All programs vary in the number of interns they accept, as well the type of program they wish to be. Here at Life we have 16 slots filled, narrowed down from over a hundred applicants. Our program spans nine months divided into three week long rotations at various facilities where dietetics makes a huge impact. These areas include: long-term care, corporate wellness, renal, pediatric, sports, clinical, foodservice and community nutrition. Facilities that we visit are that of St. Joseph’s Hospital, Grady Hospital, A.G. Rhodes, Piedmont Hospital, WIC and others. All interns are required to work individually, paired or in small groups when attending the different sites. Responsibilities vary from facility to facility. So by the time we are done with the program, we will have been exposed to the gambit of areas in which dietetics plays a role, pretty amazing.

My first rotation covers foodservice, which I am doing at St. Joseph’s hospital. So far it has been great with zero idle time. Busy, busy, busy. Look out in the next issue for a recap of my experience at St. Joseph’s and the rotation that follows, working with the Wellness Center’s Insane Fitness Program. Email any questions to: running_is_pure@hotmail.com.

Changing Leaves, Tides, and Lives – Jason Feltz, Student Publisher

Fall is my favorite season. It’s the time of year for college football, opened windows, campfires and family get-togethers. It’s the last season, before the dead transition to winter, in which you can wrap up your annual goals.

This quarter started the fall season of my DC student career as well, as I have reached the outpatient level of clinic and I’m preparing to be a chiropractor. I have one year left, one chapter to write, and a bunch of tests to complete before I am the doctor that I have always wanted to be. There are many loose ends to tie up and decisions to be made, but at the same time I have reached the pinnacle of my learning experience and I’m going to be making the most of it. In working with the general public in the outpatient clinic, I am sharpening the

clinical skills necessary to be an effective chiropractor.

My sister Kayla is now in her first quarter of the DC program. I can’t tell her that time will fly or slowly pass by. I can’t tell her how difficult or easy her path will be, only, that along the way she will be in a vacuum of like-minded individuals and she will enjoy the transition that I have endured if she wants to. First quarter for me seems to have been so long ago, and yet sometimes it seems like it was only yesterday that Dr. Demons was “cha-chinging” me. Now I feel as though I am caught in a transition from being a student to being a person in the “real world.”

It took pressure and time for me to adapt to this student lifestyle, and I think it will take some time for me to transition from being a student to a member of a common community.

Now that I am an upper-quarter student, I feel something of a disconnect with the rest of the student body. Many of the students I had known on campus are in the process of, or have graduated. I see many new faces on campus without the time I once had to form new relationships.

In this last year, I will be relinquishing some of my leadership roles while hoping to find replacements. At the end of winter quarter we will have a new Vital Source student publisher. There will be a new leader of the golf club come spring quarter, and I’m going to need a student(s) to take over the planning of next year’s Chiro-Games. If you are interested in such positions please contact me. Enjoy the warmth that is left this fall season, the cold winter is coming!

Junk Your Microwave – James Beuerlein, Senior Staff Writer

This issue’s challenge is to kick your microwave to the curb! Many studies have shown that microwave ovens pose significant dangers to your health, not only by severely reducing the nutritional value of foods cooked by them, but also by increasing exposure to significant levels of radiation, causing toxic chemicals from plastics to leach into foods, and causing carcinogenic compounds to form by distorting the structure of the chemical compounds found in certain foods. Additionally, there’s the highly controversial “microwave effect” (discussed later).