We have been very excited about the launch the launch of our new web site. And even though we literally just went live with it about two months ago, we are already preparing for a new round of structural changes which I'm even more excited about. Again, the whole point is to continue highlighting news and information that matters most to you. Stay tuned!

Something else that thrills me as of late: my new online video effort. My marketing person keeps telling me to make videos for all of you and, since she's never steered me wrong just yet, I figured why not? So with my trusted digital cam, I've been making various videos demonstrating different helpful exercises like the one highlighted in this edition. Hope you really get a lot of good info from my videos — that's the whole point!

And finally, remember Amanda from our last newsletter? Wow!! Have you read the blog post comments to that original introduction? It is incredible! I've decided to change my practice. I'm no longer Bill the Chiropractor, I'm gonna be Bill the Male Oprah!! Just kidding!! Seriously, I am so touched by the overwhelming responses people have been having to her story. Amanda has hula hoops, hairdos, photo ops and more all waiting for her success. We have dedicated an entirely new blog to Amanda's Challenge. Check it out!

To your health,

Perhaps the most well-rounded spinal stabilizing exercise, the side plank has been widely studied by the top spinal biomechanical experts in the world. This one movement trains all of the primary stabilizers of the abdominal wall, and can be modified to be more challenging to even the most athletic individual. This exercise is broken into three phases, the Bent Leg Side Bridge, The Straight Leg Side Bridge and The Straight Leg Side Bride with Rotation.

Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain. It involves pain and inflammation of the tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot connecting the heel bone to the toes. Plantar Fasciitis is caused by biomechanical flaws in the foot that eventually leads to repetitive stress or micro trauma of the plantar fascia.

New research shows Americans have a long way to go toward achieving wellness based on the three pillars of health: healthy diet, responsible supplement use and regular exercise.

Follow Amanda's weight loss and dietary transition via our new Amanda's Challenge blog here!

Dr. Booker's advice to those currently in Phase I part of the South Beach Diet

I confess, despite my best effort to not be fan page count hog, I can’t help but get a little (ok . . . a LOT) excited every time I see our Facebook fan page count go up by one or two new folks. I can’t help it. Call me numbers happy but the thought of reaching just ONE more person with information about health, nutrition, fitness and overall wellness makes me one very giddy doc!