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December 2016MCA In Touch

Why Grassroots Advocacy MattersBy Dr. Charles Sawyer, MCA Professional Officer for Legislative Affairs

While it is important for the Minnesota Chiropractic Association to have a strong public affairs and lobbying plan, another valuable tool is a well-organized grassroots advocacy plan, such as the MCA’s Key Doctor Program. Grassroots advocacy is a process that mobilizes supporters and targets audiences to help shape public policy. The basic reason for grassroots advocacy is to connect with individuals who support our policies and initiatives, and to create a network of supporters to influence change.

Like a well-thought out and effective lobbying strategy, it is just as important to have chiropractic doctors (and ideally their patients as well) involved in grassroots advocacy. The leadership of the MCA and its Legislative Committee is providing direction, but involvement by MCA members in the Key Doctor Program is critical for our success in the Minnesota Legislature.

Essential elements of the MCA Key Doctor Program include:

ParticipationRecruiting at least one MCA member to serve as the Key Doctor in each legislative district in Minnesota.

Issues, problems and solutionsThe MCA has developed a legislative agenda that includes key issues for this legislative session. The agenda can be found online at mnchiro.com.

Advocacy ResourcesWe provide opportunities, information and tools for MCA Key Doctors, other DCs, and chiropractic students who engage in grassroots advocacy, including:

• Meeting in St. Paul on March 9th for MCA Day at the Capitol.

• Developing policy briefs and talking-points related to specific legislation.

• Alerting MCA members when bills are moving through the legislative committee process.

• Conducting a 2016 legislative survey and passing along candidate responses to MCA Key Doctors.

Constituent contactAssisting Key Doctors and other MCA members in securing meetings with lawmakers, both in their home districts and at the Capitol, and contacting them in other ways.

While getting organized and engaged in grassroots advocacy can seem daunting, the development and implementation of our plan has helped provide focus and motivate supporters. It is another useful key which puts organizations like MCA a step ahead and ultimately leads to success.

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Brussels Sprouts with Crisp Prosciutto3 cups trimmed halved Brussels sprouts (about 1 1/2 pounds)1/4 cup chopped prosciutto (about 1 1/2 ounces)Cooking spray1 tablespoon butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1. Cook Brussels sprouts in boiling water 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.

2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add prosciutto. Cook 6 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan; set aside.

3. Heat pan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add Brussels sprouts; sauté 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add butter, salt, and pepper, stirring until butter melts. Remove from heat; drizzle with juice. Add prosciutto; toss to combine.

Note: Pull off any limp outer leaves, and closely trim the stem end-don’t cut too much off, or the Brussels sprouts may fall apart.

Nutritional Information per ServingServings 6 • Calories 79 • Caloriesfromfat 33 % • Fat 2.9 g • Satfat 1.5 g • Monofat 0.9 g • Polyfat 0.3 g • Protein 5.5 g Carbohydrate 10.4 g • Fiber 4.3 g • Cholesterol 9 mg • Iron 1.7 mg • Sodium 350 mg • Calcium 50 mg

Speedy Apple-Beet Salad Honeycrisp apples have a peel that ranges in color from bright red to golden — pick the redder ones, as they tend to be sweeter. Don’t make this dish too far ahead, as it might discolor; aim for no more than 30 minutes before you plan to serve it.

2 Honeycrisp apples, unpeeled, cored, and cut into thin wedges1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon sugar2 medium golden beets, peeled and cut into wedges1/4 small red onion, cut into two wedges1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper2 tablespoons canola oil1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted1 ounce blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

Thinly slice apple wedges in a food processor fitted with a slicing blade. Combine apples, lemon juice and sugar in a large bowl; toss to coat. Slice beet and onion wedges in food processor fitted with a slicing blade. Add beet mixture and parsley to apple mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir in oil and mustard; toss gently to coat. Arrange about 2/3 cup salad on each of 8 plates; top each serving with 1 tablespoon walnuts and about 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese

Nutritional Information per ServingServings 6 • Calories 129 • Fat 9.4 g • Satfat 1.4 g • Monofat 3.2 g • Polyfat 4.5 g • Protein 2.4 g • Carbohydrate 10.4 g • Fiber 1.7 g • Cholesterol 3 mg • Iron 0.4 mg • Sodium 254 mg • Calcium 35 mg

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How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Patients During the HolidaysBy Dr. Carrie Getzmeier

Maintain your work-life balance, allowing enough time for special events in and out of the office, by choosing in advance exactly how many and which events you are going to attend or participate in.

Pre-book self-care appointments for yourself so you aren’t feeling run down and unable to get the care you need. (Hint: get your regular adjustments on the calendar well in advance!)

Write in plenty of time on your calendar for personal time and family time so these highly important pieces don’t get squeezed out as the calendar fills up. If the slot is already filled with father-daughter time or cozy night at home (with a bath...and a book...and some candles), you can’t book it with a late night at the office or another holiday cocktail party.

Commit now to maintaining healthy habits. Go to each gathering and celebration with a plan in mind: “I will allow myself to enjoy one serving of ____________ (fill in the blank with your weakness).” Other ways to stave off unhealthy amounts of party treats include eating moderate amount of nutritionally balanced foods prior to leaving home for an event, or bringing a few discreet snacks in your bag (e.g., nuts, veggies, an apple). Arriving ravenous after a stressful day at work won’t help your will-power. Offering to bring a dish can give you a little more power over your menu for the event and ensure you’ll have a healthy option if needed.

Staying hydrated is still important even if it’s cold outside. Drink plenty of water and warm up with herbal teas. Skip the alcohol and sugar-laden beverages served at many events and opt for water or sparkling water. Your body, mind and emotions will thank you.

Don’t skimp on sleep — set your bedtime and stick to it. If you have to be out late for special events, don’t schedule more than two in one week and try to offset at least one of them with a nap.

Stay active — even if active means a snowball fight! Fit it in however you must, but don’t allow cold weather and tight schedules to deprive your body of this great defense. Exercise can be as simple as parking farther out (yes, even when it’s cold) so you have to take more steps to get in, choosing the stairs, or doing a round of high intensity interval training on your lunch break.

Give your body a boost with additional supplementation. Vitamin D, vitamin C, and herbs like reishi can do wonders to raise your immunity so you can avoid sick days.

Check out the quick workout on the following pages to keep yourself moving during this busy season!

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