Conquer Muscle Pain With Chiropractic
Chiropractic care is a powerful weapon in the battle against muscle soreness, because chiropractors know that proper posture is key to ending muscle aches and pains. How is posture linked with muscular health? Muscles attach to the vertebrae of the spine. So, when vertebrae are out of alignment, muscles may also be affected. These areas of spinal misalignment are known as vertebral subluxations. Chiropractors use safe, gentle and effective maneuvers called chiropractic adjustments to eliminate vertebral subluxations, in turn restoring alignment to the spine and preventing muscle ache (Spine 24; 2:146-52).
Not only do chiropractic adjustments prevent muscle injury by restoring proper alignment to the spine, but they may also directly affect the muscles in your limbs. This is because muscles extend from the spine to the limbs. For example, adjustments to the lower back have been shown to reduce the muscle inhibition associated with knee pain. (J of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics; April 1999; 22 (3):149-53).

Beat Strain Pain With Bromelain
Looking for an effective drug-free alternative to over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications? Ask your chiropractor about the pineapple enzyme, bromelain. Bromelain is available in supplement form and is usually taken three times per day in 250mg to 750mg doses. Unlike drugs that “cover up” the source of pain and may actually prolong the healing process bromelain goes to the root of the problem by reducing inflammation on a cellular level. (Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1992 Jan; 24(l):20-5). That’s why many chiropractors who work with professional athletes recommend bromelain to their patients. But you don’t need to be an elite athlete to benefit from bromelain. Used in conjunction with preventive chiropractic adjustments, this supplement can speed repair from muscular injuries in all patients. (One caveat: for optimal effectiveness, don’t take bromelain with food, take it between meals.)

Fight Ache With Flavonoids
Flavonoids are the new stars on the nutrition front. These potent plant chemicals have been shown to reduce the risks of cancer, heart disease and several other conditions. Now, late-breaking research indicates that flavonoids may also ward off muscle ache by hastening tissue repair on a molecular level. Specifically, it seems that flavonoids suppress the synthesis of nitric oxide, a chemical instigator of inflammation (British Journal of Pharmacology 1999 Feb; 126:673-80).
Although flavonoids are abundant in many fruits and vegetables as well as in chocolate, wine, various grains, certain flowers and green tea doctors of chiropractic usually recommend that patients also take them in supplement form to receive concentrated doses. Grape-seed, green-tea and pine-bark extracts and citrus bioflavonoids are all rich sources of flavonoids.

Mend Muscles With Massage
Massage is another technique proven to accelerate muscular repair (J Orthop Sports Phys 77ter 1994 Feb; 19:93-9). It is vital, however, to check with your doctor of chiropractic before trying massage for relief from muscle soreness. In some cases, massage can be counterproductive, actually aggravating your condition. Your chiropractor can evaluate the type of muscular injury you are suffering from, and tell you if massage is a safe option for you.

Heal With Heat and Cure With Cold
Two of the most effective remedies for sore muscles are also the least sophisticated: heat and cold. In fact, chiropractors recommend heat therapy, cold therapy or a combination of both more than any other adjunctive therapies to chiropractic adjustments. Why? Because although these methods are “low-tech,” they work wonders.

Kick Inflammation With Curcumin
Curcumin is a potent anti-inflammatory from an unlikely source: it is the yellow pigment in the spice turmeric. Curcumin is also available in supplement form (usually taken in 200mg doses three times per day and not exceeding 800mg of curcumin per day). Like bromelain, it is important to take curcumin between meals for it to be most effective. However, generously seasoning meals with copious spoonfuls of turmeric will provide relief from mild inflammation.
Scientific evidence supports the use of curcumin in injury care. In one study, injured rats were treated with curcumin. Compared with control rats, the wounds of the experimental animals showed more cells associated with wound healing. (Wound Repair Regen 1998; 6:167-77).

Bank on Berry Delicious Relief
Ongoing research suggests that antioxidant chemicals known as anthocyanins may relieve inflammation. Anthocyanins are plentiful in sour cherries (the variety used in pies and jams), blueberries, strawberries and raspberries. So this summer, prevent muscle inflammation while you cool off with a berry smoothie or indulge in a bowl of berries for dessert.

Thyme to Tackle Muscle Trouble
Have a muscle strain? It may be time to try thyme. Scientists are currently investigating the health-promoting benefits of this herb, which appears to have anti-inflammatory properties. When cooking with thyme, be creative. Thyme is a flavorful addition to sauces, potatoes and fish and may also be brewed to make tea. But don’t go overboard, extreme amounts of this herb may be toxic. (Choose fresh thyme for optimal results.)

Omit Pain With Omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acid, the lipid abundant in “fatty” fish such as salmon and sea bass, has been shovat to mitigate inflammation in animal studies (Ant J Vet Res 1998; 59 (7):859-63). If you aren’t keen on fish, fatty acids with similar anti inflammatory properties are found in flaxseed oil and evening primrose oil.

Mitigate Pain at the Movies
Watching movies is an effective way to fight pain, according to a new report. 200 subjects were shown films of various lengths and subject mater. A control group that did not watch any films was also established. The volunteers’ pain tolerance was tested before and after viewing the movie. The study found that watching films can decrease a patient’s sensitivity to pain after a 30-minute delay period.

Speed healing From Muscle Strains Naturally
Why risk the potentially dangerous side effects of pain-relieving drugs when natural and effective alternatives are available from your doctor of chiropractic? So next time you “pull” a muscle, turn to your chiropractor instead of your medicine cabinet your body will thank you for it!
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Find Out Why Turning Off “The Master Switch” Can Be Deadly!

“A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.”

Nearly all of us have heard the tragic story of Mr. Christopher Reeves (Superman). After falling off his horse, the top vertebra in his spine was fractured and moved out of position, massively subluxated. What happened to Mr. Reeves is not uncommon. It is seen in emergency rooms every day, although many of us have heard of these situations, few understand the dramatic truth it reveals about Chiropractic.

The top vertebra in the spine, the ‘atlas’, is where the brain literally talks to the body. It is knows in many cultures as the “Mouth of God.” The atlas actually protects the brain stem. The brain stem controls all automatic functions that you never have to think about, such as, breathing, circulation, heart rate, and digestion. When in position, information flows from the brain to body to totally control and regulate each and every organ, function and action. If the atlas is out of position (subluxated), the body will function below 100%. How far below depends on how badly subluxated the atlas is and how long it has been subluxated.

In Mr. Reeves case, the atlas subluxation almost completely blocked the brain from the body, so the symptoms are obvious. In everyone else, the atlas subluxation is not as significant, so the symptoms are not as obvious; immunity drops, illness sets in, and energy begins to drop off due to malfunctioning of the organs.

That is what the atlas is called “The Master Switch”. If it is subluxated the power is off. After it is adjusted, THE POWER IN ON! That is why it is important that everyone have their atlas checked by a Chiropractor.

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Hitting the Hay Keeps the Doctor Away

Do you admire your co-worker who functions on four hours of sleep? Do you wish you could get by with less? Do you feel guilty sleeping more than eight hours? If so, you’re not alone. Relentless activity is upheld as ideal in today’s society – and those who spend the most hours per day on the go are revered. However, although popular, this trend is counterproductive – sleep debt actually slashes productivity and shatters well-being.

As a preventative health-care specialist, Dr. Edelson believes that sleep is an elemental – yet often overlooked – component of a wellness-oriented lifestyle. Unfortunately, the average night’s sleep plummeted from nine hours in 1910 to 7.5 hours in 1975. Today, say researchers; most people spend even less time sleeping.

Don’t give in to society’s lack of respect for the sandman. Read on to learn how sleep loss may be affecting your health – and then vow to spend sufficient time in dreamland.

Hibernate Your Headache

Headache is among the most common health complaints. Doctors of chiropractic work diligently to free patients of this aggravating condition. That’s why Dr. Edelson stresses that patients get adequate amounts of sleep, because even modest sleep deprivation is linked with an increased risk of head pain (Cephalagia 1990; 10(4): 157-60).

Lack of sleep may provoke headache in people of all ages, including youngsters. According to one report, a serious lack of sleep was a major contributing in half of all children with chronic headache treated at one neurology clinic (Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 1999 18; 143:1897-900).

Beware Dangerous Drowsiness

People who would never “drink and drive” may be doing something just as hazardous: driving while sleep deprived (Human Factors 1999; 41:118-28). In total, drowsy drivers cause 1% to 3% of motor-vehicle crashes. And, contrary to popular belief, 96% of these collisions involve drivers of passenger vehicles, whereas only 3% involve drivers of large trucks (Journal of the American Medical Association 1998 17; 279: 1908-13).

Chiropractors, like Dr. Edelson, often care for victims of sleep-related automobile accidents. Fortunately, these accidents are easily prevented by avoiding driving when sleepy, and pulling over immediately whenever fatigued. What about those popular remedies for averting snoozing at the wheel such as gulping coffee, opening the window or blaring loud music? Research shows that while these tactics may preserve alertness for a short time, they won’t prevent nodding off over a long period.

And you don’t have to be in a car to put yourself at risk – Studies also indicate that missed sleep is a risk factor for injuries such as falls and burns (Aademic Emergency Medicine 1999; 6:1134-40).

Dream Away Disease

Sleep loss also ups your risk of developing many types of diseases. First, loss of sleep cripples the immune system, leaving the body susceptible to infection and other maladies. For instances, the blood of sleep deprived individuals has fewer disease-fighting white blood cells, compared with the blood cells of well-rested people. Secondly, scientists argue that sleep deprivation also leads to health problems by accelerating the aging process.

“We found that the metabolic and endocrine changes resulting from a significant sleep debt mimic many o the hallmarks of aging,” said Eve Van Cauter, PhD, professor of medicine at the University of Chicago and director of a recent study of the effects of sleep debt. “We suspect that chronic sleep loss may not only hasten the onset, but could also increase the severity of age-related ailments such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity and memory loss” (Lancet 1999; 354:1435-9).

Snooze for Steady Blood Sugar

“Carbohydrate addiction” is the latest buzz phrase among dieters. Millions are convinced they are addicted to carbohydrates and must replace high-carbohydrate foods with foods rich in protein and fat. While it advantageous to avoid many carbohydrate-laden items, such as candy and white bread, others, such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, are packed with precious disease fighting nutrients. Eschewing a wide variety of whole grains and produce ups a dieter’s odds of several conditions, including cancer and heart disease.

What many dieters fail to realize is that what they perceive to be a “carbohydrate addiction” may actually be sleep deprivation. Cutting-edge scientific studies reveal that sleep loss may generate dramatic alterations in carbohydrate metabolism, causing the extreme fluctuations in blood sugar associated with so-called “carbohydrate addiction.”

For example, one recent investigation looked at the influence of sleep debt on 11 healthy young men. Cutting back from eight to four hours of sleep per night sparked striking alterations in blood sugar and insulin levels – changes that resembled the effects of advanced age or the early stage of diabetes – after less than one week. When tested during the height of their sleep debt, subjects took 10% longer than normal to regulate their cook sugar levels following a high-carbohydrate meal (Lancet 1999; 354:1435-9).

Let Morpheus Morph Your Mood

Catching up on your zzz’s will not only keep your body sound, but it will also keep your mind chipper. Mood disturbances are among the most common ramifications of sleep deprivation. Missed sleep alters levels of hormones indispensable to mental well-being, such as melatonin, serotonin and cortisol. Chronic disruptions in the production of these hormones may spark mental illness, including clinical depression and anxiety.

Alarmingly, sleep loss also triggers a false sense of confidence in the sleep-deprived person’s own mental ability. One study compared the cognitive functions of 44 college students after one night of eight-hour sleep or one night of sleep deprivation. Sleep-deprived students performed significantly worse on tests of mental function, compared with their well-rested peers. However, the drowsy participants rated their concentration and effort higher than did control subjects, suggesting that fatigued individuals remain unaware of the toll sleep loss exacts on their mental functioning (Journal of American College Health 1997; 26:121-6).

How Much Sleep Is Enough?

Although each individual has a unique “body clock,” experts agree that most adults require eight to nine hours of sleep during a 24-hour period. For some, it’s best to sleep only at night. Others’ circadian rhythms dictate dividing sleep between nighttime and a daily nap. The key is to listen to your body. Make an effort to notice what sleep patterns leaves you rested and alert. Once you get in touch with your “body clock,” work to maintain regular sleep schedule, even on weekends. Research proves that consistency is paramount to preventing fatigue and insomnia (Lancet 1999; 354:1435-9).

Find Balance With Chiropractic

Chiropractic is based on the philosophy that the body functions as a whole, rather than as a system of isolated parts. Consequently, doctors of chiropractic help patients create balance in their bodies and lives. Sleep is a fundamental building block of this revolutionary approach – as are exercise, nutrition and stress reduction.

A balanced posture and spinal column is another essential facet of the wellness-oriented lifestyle recommended by chiropractors. Doctors of chiropractic are specialists in detecting dysfunctional areas in the spine called vertebral subluxations. This condition – which is linked with numerous disorders, including headache, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, vertigo and earache – is characterized by regions in the spine where movement is restricted or bones (vertebrae) are out of alignment. Chiropractors correct vertebral subluxations with safe and effective maneuvers called chiropractic adjustments.

Commit to creating balance in your spine, body and life. Schedule an appointment for a chiropractic checkup today!
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Television and Your Child’s Health

The average child or adolescent spends more than 17 hours per week in front of the television. What impact does this habit have on a youngster’s well-being? According to Dr. Edelson, occasional viewing of age-appropriate programs doesn’t appear to be harmful. However, excessive TV watching can have a serious negative influence on a child’s health. As a prevention specialist, Dr. Edelson is always up to date on research regarding potential health risks, including childhood TV viewing. Talk to Dr. Edelson about this and other childhood health risks.

Mixed Medication Messages

Prime-time television is flooded with snazzy commercials promoting prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications. Chiropractors, like Dr. Edelson, are extremely concerned about the messages these ads are sending children, who are more trusting of suspect claims than are adults. These campaigns imply that regular medication use is “no big deal.” What’s more, many commercials like medication use with an active and sophisticated lifestyle. Dr. Edelson urges parents to consider that this constant barrage of drug commercials may be teaching their children to turn to medications with potentially hazardous side effects, rather than to focus on prevention.

Couch Potato Problems

Obesity puts children at risk for a myriad of ailments later in life, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and several cancers. Fortunately, simply reducing the amount of time your little on spends in front of the tube can prevent him or her from becoming a couch potato, a sure way to put on pounds, according to a recent report.

Investigators tracked 192 third- and fourth-grade students from September 1996 to April 1997. An experimental group participated in a six month curriculum aimed at cutting television, videotape and video game use, while control subjects did not receive such training.

Students in the experimental group engaged in less television viewing and ate fewer meals while watching TV, compared with controls. What’s more, children in the intervention cohort ere much less likely to gain excessive weight than were the control participants (Journal of the American Medical Association 1999; 282: 1561-7).

TV: Enemy of the Sandman

A 1999 report in the electronic edition of the journal Pediatrics reveals that television viewing may disturbed a child’s sleeping patterns.

Investigators pooled data on 495 youngsters in kindergarten though fourth grade. A positive dose-response relationship was found between TV viewing and sleep problems. Specifically, watching the tube triggered resistance to going to bed, delayed onset of sleep, anxiety about sleep and shortened sleep duration. Children with TV sets in their bedrooms demonstrated the highest risk of sleep disturbances, say researchers (Pediatrics 1999; 104:e27).

TV/Teen Drinking Link

Watching TV is also associated with an increased risk of alcohol abuse among teenagers , according to a recent report. A total of 1,533 ninth-grades were enrolled in the 18-month trial. All students attended public schools in San Jose, California.

The study showed that for each hour of television viewing per day, the risk of starting to drink alcohol jumped 9%. And, for each hour of music-video viewing per day, the risk rocketed to 31%. However, watching video movies – or playing with computer video games – was not associated with an increased likelihood o f alcohol use (Pediatrics 1998 Nov; 102:e54).

What the link between teen drinking and TV? Experts point to sexy marketing campaigns promoting alcohol and a widespread glorification by the media.

Psychological Effects of TV

Whether or not TV viewing leads to violent or aggressive behavior is a point of hot debate. While more research is necessary before a firm link may be established, preliminary evidence suggests that watching several hours per day may aggravate behavioral problems.

Investigators at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio surveyed 2,245 students in grades three through 11 about their TV-viewing habits and their behavior. The study concluded that, “Heavy television viewing by children may indicate the presence of problems such as depression, anxiety, and violent behaviors; such viewing should be screened for by psychiatrists and other mental health professionals working with children” (J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 1998; 37:1041-8). And a follow-up report found that subjects who watch violent programs are more likely to exhibit aggressive behaviors (Pediatrics 1999; 104:787-84).

Watching the tube can trigger other psychological ailments, including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which has been seen in young children who view news coverage of wars or other violent events. In addition, experts in child psychology warn that excessive TV watching may provoke attention disorders.

Re-evaluate the Role of TV in Your Household

Is TV playing a central role in your household? If so, consider cutting back on your family’s time in front of the tube. As with many things, moderation seems to be the key when it comes to TV viewing.

Fun TV Alternatives Your Kids Will Love

How can you tempt your children away from the TV? First, start slowly. Together with your family, choose one or two nights per week to designate as “TV-free time.” Replace TV watching with fun activities your children will look forward to. Below are several suggestions for TV alternatives taken from a survey chiropractors and their patients with “TV-free” homes.

Create a Craft Craze – Strolling the aisles of a local craft store can spur a plethora of creative ideas to keep your children occupied for hours. Or, consider letting your youngsters choose projects that spark their interest.

Get Cooking – Cooking together is a winning recipe for family fun. Not sure what dish to try? Consider baking bread. Kids love kneading dough and watching is rise, especially if you allow your little ones to shape their loafs into spirals, hearts or animal shapes.

Tell a Story – Nurture your children’s imagination by inviting them to tell a story. You may ask each child to create her own story to share, or tell a “circle story” by inviting each family member to contribute one sentence to the story at a time.

Get Out – Kids need a night out once in a while too. Consider incorporating a once-a-month bowling or miniature-golf outing into your family’s routine. You may even want to schedule tournaments with other family and friends.

Be a Star – Why not encourage your children to present a play or puppet show based on a story you reador make up together? Create a makeshift stage using bed sheets as curtains – and raid your attic and closets for creative costume ideas.

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Get to the Root of Head & Neck Pain With Chiropractic

Do you or someone you know suffer from headaches and neck pain? Whether you experience these aches simultaneously or at different times, this combination of symptoms is not unusual. In fact, these conditions are intimately connected. And late-breaking research documents this phenomenon. A study published in July 1999 concluded that headache sufferers are more likely to develop neck pain, compared with headache-free individuals (Spine 1999; 24:1455-62).

Dr. Edelson understands the connection between head and neck pain and excavates the underlying causes of this pain pair, rather than just covering up the symptoms or treating these complaints as separate events.

Scientific Reports Linking Neck Disorders With Headache:

– One study compared neck x-rays of 372 headache sufferers with x-rays of 225 control subjects. The study found that, “A great majority of the patients with tension-type headache were found to have straightened cervical spine” (Headache 1993; 33:90-5).

– Research indicates that a forward-curving neck, or reversal of the neck’s natural curve, weakens the deep muscles of the neck (Australian Journal of Physiotherapy: 1998; 44:210).

– In one study, 28.3% of subjects had frequent headaches associated with the cervical spine. In addition, 35.4% reported occasional headaches associated with the cervical spine (Arch Phys Med Rehabil 1999; 512-21).

- Postural imbalances may trigger headache in children as well as adults. One recent study followed 1,290 six- and seven-year-olds for two years. According to the report, “During the first school months, the frequency of headache increased in 20% of children who had headache before the six months preceding the start of school” (Pediatrics 1999; 103:e80). While starting school provokes emotional stress that may trigger headache, postural changes required from sitting at a desk for extended periods of time may also explain these findings.

The Spine: Hidden Cause of Neck and Head Pain

What’s the link between headaches and neck pain? The spine. Poor posture or a history of trauma includes a straightening of the spine of the neck, called the cervical spine. This straightening may result in a reversal of the neck’s natural curve, called the cervical lordosis. When the cervical spine is out of alignment, the nerves and muscles surrounding the spine are affected, in turn, influencing the structures they connect with, such as the skull and neck musculature. The result? Pain.

Beyond pain, another especially destructive consequence of spinal misalignment is a condition called vertebral subluxations. Vertebral subluxations are areas in the spine where movement is restricted or bones (vertebrae) are out of alignment. Not surprisingly, vertebral subluxations spur a myriad of disorders, including head, neck and shoulder pain. One study found that 84% of subjects with tension-style headache had at least two major vertebral subluxations in their upper neck (Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics 1992; 15:418-29).

Chiropractic Halts Head and Neck Pain

Doctors of chiropractic restore mobility to the spine and correct vertebral subluxations with gentle, safe maneuvers called chiropractic adjustments. A wealth of scientific research supports the use of chiropractic adjustments for headache relief. For example, a study presented at the World Federation of Chiropractic’s 1999 Congress in Auckland, New Zealand found that patients with tension-type headache who received chiropractic adjustments experienced fewer – and less intense – headaches, compared with subjects who underwent cervical traction, a type of physiotherapy.

Chiropractic adjustments also often eliminate the need for pain medication with potentially hazardous side effects. On five-week trial compared with chiropractic adjustments to massage and placebo treatment in 53 headache sufferers. Chiropractic patients cut their use of pain medication by 36%. In contrast, no reduction in drug use was seen in the placebo group (Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics 1997; 20: 326-30).

Another article compared chiropractic adjustments to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Advil, Motrin, and Orudis. The report concluded that, “The best evidence indicates that cervical manipulation [chiropractic adjustment] for neck pain is much safer than the use of NSAIDs, by as much of a factor of several hundred times. There is no evidence that indicates NSAIDs use is any more effective than cervical manipulation for neck pain” (Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics 1996; 18:530-6).

Why risk the side effects of frequent medication use when you can get to he root of your pain and end it for good with chiropractic? Don’t put off taking control of your health, make and appointment for a chiropractic checkup today!

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Another comprehensive study established a link between spinal misalignments and the occurrence of Crohn’s disease. Affecting any region of the digestive tract, Crohn’s disease causes inflammation along the small intestine. In addition to pain, this inflammation results in frequent emptying of the intestines and diarrhea.

The dominant theory of the reason behind Crohn’s disease is that the immune system is responding to a virus or bacterium. To treat the inflammation of Crohn’s disease, the traditional approach is to use corticosteroids. However, the side-effects of corticosteroids can be serious, possibly prompting greater vulnerability to infection. Drugs that suppress the immune system are also used. In a search for drug-free treatment approaches, researchers explored methods that assisted the immunological system, as opposed to blocking it.

Another study revealed the link between spinal misalignments and a wide range of conditions including ulcerative colitis, asthma, Crohn’s disease, and irritable bowel disorder. The study indicated that adjusting these displacements may prompt improvement, and in some cases, remission of Crohn’s disease symptoms. Research indicates that there’s added value to chiropractic care. Not only is there improvement of digestive disorders following chiropractic care but also an overall improvement of patients’ quality of life.

Contact a Chiropractor for a Thorough Assessment of Your Digestive Condition
What chiropractors do is correct misalignments that get in the way of nerve function. Such issues are corrected in a painless way. Once the misalignment is treated, the troublesome symptoms will likely go away as well.

Patients with digestive conditions are helped by chiropractic care, for it can restore the natural digestive process. Along with spinal manipulation, a doctor of chiropractic could also offer nutritional counseling. Vitamin and mineral supplements, healing herbs, as well as other complementary approaches may also be suggested.

According to one study, chiropractic care acts upon physiological processes that determine oxidative stress and DNA’s ability to repair itself. Much evidence about the positive effects of chiropractic care to biology has been pointed out by patients of chiropractic. Despite the fact that more research is needed to further support the chiropractic role in countering biological processes, current evidence in favor of chiropractic care is very promising.

In a specific research, patients undergoing short-term and long-term chiropractic care had their serum thiol levels measured and compared to those undergoing traditional medical care. Serum thiols, which are primary antioxidants, act as evaluators of human health status. These serum thiol tests act as a stand-in for the DNA enzyme activity repair, which is linked with aging issues. A wide variety of patients could benefit from long-term chiropractic care, for it could repair abnormal physiological states. Patients with an ongoing disease had lower mean serum levels than those patients who did not show symptoms while receiving chiropractic care. They also showed more concentrated serum thiol levels than those who underwent traditional care.

Throughout a person’s lifespan, one experiences chemical, physical, and emotional stress which affects the functioning of the nervous system. Researchers agree that cellular DNA repair and oxidative stress levels can be influenced by nerve function. A dominant theory shows that the metabolically-generating free radicals that work as oxidative stress determine our way of aging and disease development. DNA’s ability to repair itself is affected by oxidative stress; in this way, oxidative stress is a damaging agent. When the DNA is able to recover on its own, it can repair environmental harm.

Healthy Heart Tips
The combination of lack of exercise and poor diet is problematic, as it can bring on many types of health conditions, such as coronary artery disease. Make lifestyle changes now, and you’ll keep heart trouble at bay. Below are some useful suggestions that can have a pronounced effect on your heart.
* Eat lots of heart-healthy foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and that which contains a lot of fiber.
* Ensure that seafood is part of your diet, and that you consume at least two portions of fish per week.
* Be careful with the amount of trans and saturated fat you eat, and watch your cholesterol. At most, 30% of your daily caloric intake should come from fat. By reducing your consumption of animal fat, you can lower the saturated fat you take in. To cut back on trans fat, steer clear of hydrogenated vegetable oils.
* Cut back on sodium. Avoiding salt promotes heart health.
* Select reduced fat options of dairy products.
* Look to get nutrients from your food as opposed to just your vitamins. The vitamins and minerals contained in artichokes, for instance, are pleasant tasting and provide a lot of health advantages.
* Be sure to exercise. For a strong heart, exercise is crucial. To regulate blood pressure and cholesterol, and to ward off diabetes, exercising helps. To achieve benefits for your lifetime, make sure to exercise for 30 minutes or more, five times per week. You don’t have to exercise for 30 minutes at one time; you can walk for 15 minutes in the morning and in the evening. Avoid fad diets if you’re overweight, for they are not to your advantage over the long run. Diets like these overburden your heart as well as your body.
* Consider tai chi. Along with helping people of all ages and conditions with posture and balance, it promotes a healthy heart.
* Quit smoking. This is a must for maintaining your heart’s health.

Let’s first look at the word organic and how it is used. To farm organically is to adhere to a set of rules regarding humans, animals, and the environment. Organic agriculture forgoes using chemicals in cultivating and harvesting food. Causing less damage to the environment, wildlife, and human beings is a big focus nowadays, and organic farming is just a part of it. The worth of the global organic market is over $27 billion. The approximate size of land devoted to it is as big as Italy.

The Meaning of Organic Labels
If a food product has an organic label it means that it was grown on a farm, and also that its processors and importers have been validated by a known process of certification. If a food item is processed, then 95% of the farmed ingredients must be certified as organic. Regarding the remaining 5%, they do not have to be organic, but they do have to meet certain guidelines.

In order to obtain organic certification, the producers of organic foods must adhere to the following: Natural methods must be employed to keep the soil fertile; no chemical fertilizers can be used. This is possible through rotating planted crops, which leaves natural nutrients behind, and also by using manure. Pesticides must also not be used. In the alternative, bugs are kept at bay by other insects, as well as by weeding and planting other crops next to each other in order to deal with each one’s pests.

Colorings, preservatives, and most other additives cannot be used. Animals must be treated humanely by having access to areas where they are free to roam and by being fed organic food, as well as other considerations. There are also minimum slaughter ages for animals.

Infantile colic usually begins when the baby is one to two weeks old and reaches a peak at about six weeks. The condition often stops once the infant reaches 2-3 months of age. Actually, 20-30% of newborns have infantile colic in Ocala. It is normal for the baby to start showing signs of infantile colic at the end of the day and at around the age when sleep deprivation has really hit the parents. Many parents end up feeling very discouraged and frustrated when their baby ceases to cry.

During your initial visit, the chiropractor, Dr Renny Edelson DC, will administer a thorough examination to diagnose the severity of infantile colic in your baby. Then, a personalized chiropractic treatment plan will be created for your baby.