Fun Facts for the Fourth

The fourth of July holiday commemorates the U.S. colonies’ Declaration of Independence from British rule. And while there are many public events that celebrate the history and government of the United States, the holiday is typically associated with parades, fireworks, barbeques, carnivals, picnics, baseball games, hot dogs, and apple pie!

Here are six fun facts about your amazing body that you can share with others no matter what you do on Independence Day.

1. Your ears can hear fireworks that are several miles away. That’s right, MILES away! Of course your dog can hear them from even further away but that’s still quite a feat for your amazing ears!

2. Your eyes can easily see fireworks from 10 miles away, and if conditions are right from as many as 25 miles away. The elevation has to be substantial, the burst itself has to be significant and obviously it has to be dark outside, but with all things being right, yes, your amazing eyes can see fireworks from 25 miles away!

3. If you get to see and hear fireworks from miles away, you will quickly notice that you see them before you hear them. This is because light travels roughly a million times faster than sound. With a little math, you can estimate how far you are from the actual firework display. After you see a firework burst, count the seconds until the boom. Divide that number by 3 to get the distance in kilometers (0.62 miles.)

4. Hot dogs aren’t the best choice for a healthy lifestyle, but 100% beef is the best hot dog choice because they contain fewer additives than traditional hot dogs. Still no matter what choice you make, your amazing body will digest it, use whatever good it can find in it, and eliminate the rest within 12 to 48 hours of you consuming it.

5. Carnival rides are thrilling and fun for sure, but your amazing body is also responsible for the good time you have. The excitement of roller coasters can get your heart pounding no doubt but when you ride rides your body produces neurochemicals like dopamine and adrenaline that make your heart race and leave you feeling breathless.

6. Of course every body is different, but on average the human body has 360 joints, 206 bones, and 600 muscles that allow you to move in lots of fun and interesting ways. Some of those ways allow you to play baseball. A power pitcher can use his arm to throw the ball over 100 miles per hour! Batters can use their legs to run to first base in less than 5 seconds (27 feet/sec.) What an amazing body!

However, while, July Fourth celebrations are lots of fun, physical, chemical, and emotional stresses (including those mentioned above) can be a challenge for the body. While your amazing body is constantly adapting to all sorts of stresses every day, it can sometimes be overwhelmed by the frequency and/or severity of those stresses. This is precisely what causes vertebral subluxations, small misalignments of your spine that distort your nerve system. Dr. Miller can help you with that, so make sure to have your spine checked after all the partying is over. Declare your independence from vertebral subluxation and be your best, amazing you!

Provided and Published by ICPA. For more information, visit discoverkidshealth.com 

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Last year, Miller Family Chiropractic was honored to be a finalist for Best Chiropractic Office/and Chiropractor in the Community Choice Awards—and this year, we’d love nothing more than to bring that title home!

We are so thankful for each and every one of you who trusts us with your health and your families. Serving this amazing community is our greatest joy, and now we need your help to take that final step.

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Star Ingredients:

120z blueberries (frozen)

120z strawberries (frozen)

8 oz coconut milk

10oz water

11 Tbs Gelatin (unflavored)

5 Tbs maple syrup (Organic, Grade A Dark )

Star gummy mold - find here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CXPVDWLL/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A2EHBY86TMQM0D&th=1 ( I added 3 to my cart to save on cool time).

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Let your frozen berries totally defrost.

Put the blueberries and 4 oz of water into blender. Add 2 Tbs maple syrup, blend well.

Pour mixture through strainer or cheese cloth.

Take your strained liquid and pour into a sauce pan.

If you have 80z of liquid, add 3 oz Tbs of gelatin - if you have 120z of liquid, add 4 Tbs of gelatin.

Mix in gelatin until mostly dissolved. Then turn on low heat and keep stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Let cool slightly

Poor into star mold

Refrigerate until gellies set. (Put in freezer for 5 minutes for a fast mold!**) Makes 6 Stars

REPEAT FOR STRAWBERRIES

Put your coconut milk and and 2oz of water into saucepan.

Add 2 Tbs of maple syrup and 3 Tbs gelatin. Mix Well.

Turn on low heat and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Let cool slightly and pour into star mold.

Put in refrigerator until your gellies set.

ENJOY!

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