All things Omega

I find that patients I see who have a difficult time holding an adjustment are often the ones who are defiecient in EFA's (essential fatty acids) Most people think omega, it must be salmon or some other cold water (best source) fish, which is true, but there are other sources that are as important and that round out the EFA triad as I call it. Borage oil Omega-6 supplies one of the richest sources of Omega-6 and is also important in cardiovascular health, supporting capillaries and nerve integrity. Flaxseed oil is a seed derivative and is one of the best plant sources of the Omega-3, supporting cardio-vascular health as a result of being a strong anti-oxidant.
So what does all of the above have to do with a spinal adjustment? Lack of the above causes the increase of cell destroying free radicals which wreck havoc on cell integrity leading to inflammation and early loss of the ability of the cell to function..ultimately dying. So the connection is the overall inability of the nervous and musculoskeletal system to not function correctly, so the treatment I give will not be as successful as it would be to another patient who is inherently in better health.
Although this scenario is over simplified, as there are other reasons for inflammation and spasm, we can all agree that a good diet and regular exercise will in the long run promote a healthier life style. I recommend Omega 3-6-9 and is available in our office.

post whiplash jaw pain

Pseudo (false) jaw pain can commonly occur after an automobile accident and be misdiagnosed in most part because that type of pain often arises from the neck...a very common complaint post rear end collision. A patient I saw recently related that after her auto accident she saw her dentisit complaining of jaw pain with headaches. After diagnosing her as having TMJ disorder he recommended a splint and anti-inflammatory medication. Her jaw pain and headaches became worse and at a friends suggestion she came to be under our care.Upon further evaluation we discovered that she was experiencing referred pain actually from the neck, and began treatment specifically for that. She now is 80% improved, without headaches and very happy she began chiropractic care after her motor vehicle accident...so you see sometimes you have to look outside the box!!

it's been a good year

Obama care unknown...Medicare cuts for services...capitated reimbursement...bickering congress that can't agree on what day it is..increasing malpractice costs..but I still LOVE WHAT I DO AND AM STOKED TO BE A CHIROPRACTOR!!!!!!

Will Obama Care Work?

The burning question of how effective Obama care will be rages on without relief in sight. There are several clauses that do merit approval and that I personally believe are worthy of passage. But to scrap the whole system to insure the 15% of our population that are without insurance does not seem ,in my opinion, to be the answer. One easy initial solution would be to open insurance to competition from other states, much like group insurance is for large companies, which most will agree should reduce rates by 10 to 15%!! Now don't get me wrong..I still feel that some carriers are predatory, but I FEEL THEY ARE A BEAST WE CAN TAME!!

Chiropractic & The Military

Recent Senate report urges more Chiropractic care for active troops which should expand care to all branches of the service. ABOUT TIME!! They have discovered what we have known all along, musculoskeletal spinal injuries are double those of combat injuries and are increasing. This is extremely good news in that it will bring more chiropractors into service in all branches to treat the problems we treat best. Now, if we can just make them see that dependents also need care we will turn the page in a new chapter on chiropractic!!!

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add to auto repair check list after accident

Did you know that after an auto accident you should have your seat belts checked for safety? That's right, the springs that recoil/retract the belt back into the roof pillar of the car often get damaged so that the next time your body weight is forced forward the belt does not stop where it should and can pose the possibility of the chest striking the steering wheel..Also a good idea to have the detonation system for the air bags checked to be sure that corrosion has not occured over the years which could fail in a collision..

laws of lean

Doesn't it always seem that we struggle to watch our weight and try to stay lean! There are laws of lean that on the surface seem to make sense, are practical and can be easily followed.
-Don't diet, rather give your body what it needs..good food in smaller portions at the right time of day to fully digest. Dunkin Donuts at 10 at night is a no no.
-Don't be fooled by fat free. Look at the labels to see how much sugar there is..no fat but how many grams of sugar is there. 1 gram is roughly a teaspoonful, so do the math. Also, fat does not make you fat, you need fat for a lot of functions including feeling satisfied after a meal. Low or no fat foods will make you feel hungry sooner and send you back to the fridge for more.
-eat a diet high in protein as it takes more calories to burn (digest) so you stay more full longer
-keep moving..a body at rest stays resting with little metabolic activity, thus weight gain. A consistent habit of performing 20 min. of cardio vascular daily will result in wt. loss
A common sense approach to your health is essential. A diet will help you lose wt. in the short term but changing your lifestyle with a better diet and regular exercise will last a life time!!!