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Health & Fitness

Boston Is Strong Because You Are Strong!

I am so proud to watch our city unite as Boston Strong becomes our motto. With my own reflection of that day, my personal motto has become: Because I Can.

As Boston and those affected by the Marathon bombings slowly get back to normal, we are surrounded by reassuring phrases like, “Boston Strong” and “Run For Boston”. While the attacks cannot be undone, it makes us remember how valuable every single day is and that we must cherish our family, friends, and health. It’s easy to simply get back into our regular routine and push the memories of that Monday morning to the back of our minds.

Just a few days ago, I was feeling lazy and contemplating if I should go for a jog or just sleep in. I started thinking about the victims who are still recovering from limb amputations and completely changed lives. There was no way I was going to use my legs just to stay in bed. My new mantra is, “Because I Can!”

I will run because I can. I will do push ups because I can. I will work because I
can. I will stand on my own two feet because I can. I will tell my family that I
love them because I can. I will be in charge of my own health because I can.

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This situation makes me even more proud to be a Chiropractor in Massachusetts.
There is nothing better than helping people feel good to go! I want everyone to
be able to run because they can! No matter what it is that is holding you back
from using your two legs, two arms, and the rest of your body, you have the
potential to do the activities that you love. If you find yourself saying, “I can’t”, then it’s time to make your health and your body a priority. If you’re too busy or have a list of excuses, then at least do it for the people who had their health taken away from them.

We are Boston Strong. It’s time to make yourself strong, too – because you can!

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For the month of June, Denaro Chiropractic will be donating
20% of fees to the One Fund.

 

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