Feb 08

CRC eNewsletter

Are you searching for greater health and wholeness for yourself and your family?

Would you like to do more than treat symptoms?

Are you interested in making disease prevention and health enhancement part of your lifestyle?

Are you looking for a drug-free alternative?

Welcome to a more natural world ~ welcome to the world of chiropractic.

This issue’s table of contents

·What can chiropractic do for you?

·Menstrual problems, hysterectomy and chiropractic

- Phthalates...Do you know what they are?

-Get your Children away from that T.V.

·Cervical cancer shots painful (as well as dangerous and useless)

·Chiropractic questions and answers

·Athlete’s love their probiotics

·What is that you’re drinking Dr Aaron?

·Chiropractic and spinal research

·Nutrition – Organic is healthier

·Humor

·References

What can chiropractic do for you?
Chiropractic care re-establishes harmony and balance between your brain, spinal cord, nerves and body structure. This improves the health of your bones, nerves, muscles, glands, brain, organs and tissues, releasing energy for healing.

Chiropractic increases resistance to disease and helps your body cleanse and detoxify.

It may make the difference between a life of suffering and illness and a life of ease and health.

Menstrual problems, hysterectomy and chiropractic
Chiropractic can help the entire urogenital system, which includes the ovaries, oviducts (tubes), uterus, cervix, vagina and related structures.

Menstrual and premenstrual problems

Many women spend a portion of every month suffering from menstrual and premenstrual pain and discomfort. Many studies confirm that chiropractic’s drug-free approach should be considered by any person dealing with menstrual discomfort. Chiropractic is a safe and effective non-pharmacological alternative for women with menstrual, bowel, bladder or other pelvic problems.

Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy – the amputation of the uterus (which sometimes includes the fallopian tubes and ovaries) – is, in the overwhelming majority of cases, an unnecessary operation. Over 650,000 women receive hysterectomies each year in the U.S. Many of these operations are completely unnecessary. Many of these women experience depression, loss of stamina, loss of sex drive and decreased sexual response, urinary incontinence, bowel problems, icy feet and toes, diminished sensation from the waist down, bone and joint pain, memory loss and other problems. Few doctors warn their patients about these too‑common after-effects. Before any woman submits to this potentially damaging operation, she should explore nonsurgical alternatives.

Chiropractic care is also necessary for any woman who has had a hysterectomy to ensure that her remaining internal organs function without nerve interference to better compensate for the organs that were removed.

Menopause

Menopause is a normal physiological state. Some doctors consider it a disease and subject women to drug therapies – such as dangerous hormone replacement therapy (HRT) – that increase the risk of breast cancer and heart problems. It is thus far better to first explore safer, more natural healing approaches when dealing with the symptoms of menopause.

Many women who initially visit a chiropractor for back and neck pain are pleased to discover relief from menstrual and other gynecological problems. The attitude “If I don't have a backache, I don't need a chiropractor'' is a serious misconception that keeps many people from getting the chiropractic help they need.

A healthy spinal column is essential for the health of the female reproductive system. Women with gynecological problems should have a spinal checkup by a doctor of chiropractic.

Phthalates...A Toxin we should all be aware of!

Every once and a while I come across something that I believe is extremely important. This is one of those things. Phthalates (pronounced like thal-ates) are chemicals found mainly in plastics but also in make-ups, hair gel's, baby toys/bottles and more. They are becoming more and more worrisome if you ask me.

The following video gives you a quick education on the stuff. Disregard the legislation that they're talking about. I just want you all to be aware of this nasty chemical!

If you would like to learn more on phthalates click here.

Get Your Children Away from That T.V.

I have warned you all before of the dangers of T.V. on our children’s health and of the dangers of childhood obesity. Now a new study in The Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine (Vol. 162 No. 3, March 2008) is telling us the same old story only this time they’re adding the computer to the list. Here is the short of it…the authors conclude “Reducing television viewing and computer usemay have an important role in preventing obesity and in loweringBMI in young children.”

If you would like to learn more about t.v. and the problems it poses to our children I encourage you to read the article on our website already. Click here for article.

Cervical cancer shots painful (as well as dangerous and useless)

So far at least 11 girls and young women have died after receiving the Gardasil™ “cervical cancer vaccine.” This useless, dangerous vaccine is also gaining a reputation as the most painful of childhood shots, health experts say. Officials at Merck attribute it partly to the virus-like particles in the shot. Pre-marketing studies showed more reports of pain from Gardasil than from dummy shots, and patients reported more pain when given shots with more of the particles. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080104/ap_on_he_me/painful_shot

Chiropractic questions and answers

Can I tell if I have a subluxation without consulting a chiropractor?

Not always. A subluxation or nerve pressure is like a dental cavity – you may have it for a long time before symptoms appear. That's why periodic checkups are so important. One common symptom of nerve stress is fatigue. Unbalanced body structure causes you to lose energy – you may feel like you don't get enough sleep or you wake up tired.Although it may be possible to know you have spinal nerve stress, it is rarely possible to be sure you don't. An occasional spinal checkup is always a good idea.

At what age should chiropractic begin?

Apart from pregnancy (which is an especially important time for chiropractic care for mothers-to-be) newborns may need care after a difficult or traumatic birth. There are case histories of seriously ill infants adjusted in hospitals with miraculous recoveries.

When should one begin chiropractic care? Right now! Chiropractic has saved many, from infants to the elderly, from a life of drugs and surgery.

Is chiropractic care addictive?

If only it were (just a little!), there would be a lot fewer sick people around, and chiropractors wouldn't get patients who last saw a chiropractor “a few years ago when my back went out.'' It is possible to get used to feeling more balanced, less stressed and more energetic as a result of periodic chiropractic care. You may become more sensitive and know when you've “lost'' your adjustment.

Can I go for care only once?

Of course – we’d love to see you and many miracles have been reported from a single chiropractic adjustment. Once is better than never. You can go to a dentist only once as well. But chiropractic can help in so many ways. Why not ask us about your specific needs?

Athlete’s Love their Probiotics

Most of us know that we really need to be exercising, it just has to many health benefits. There are a few problems with it though. One of the problems, especially in professional athletes, is that exercise is strenuous on the body and can lower the immune system while you are doing it. So, British researchers investigated whether or not putting those athletes on a probiotic would help prevent the injuries and illnesses that typically bother these athlete’s.

What did they find? Yep, you guessed it. The athlete’s had fewer injuries and illnesses while taking the probiotic as compared to when they were taking the dummy pill.

Click here to see the article

A simple/cheap way to get your probiotics everyday is to eat an organic yogurt. If for whatever reason you can’t eat yogurt or you need more than that you can see the probiotic that I take by clicking here.

What is that You’re Drinking Dr. Aaron? It looks like…

I can’t tell you how many times I hear that a day! Whether it’s my antioxidant shake (that’ll have to wait for a different newsletter) I have for breakfast or my green tea at night people always want to know what’s in the bottle. Well, you’ll usually catch me drinking green tea in the office. I will usually end up drinking at least 2 glasses a day of the stuff. I’m sure you’re wondering why, so I’ll tell you one of the reasons.

There have been a lot of good studies on the benefits of tea (not just green tea) but green tea does have one thing that the tea’s others don’t. Epigallocatechin gallate. Otherwise known as EGCG is an antioxidant found in green tea. A study found in the Journal of Nutrition (November 2006) found that EGCG and caffeine (both found in green tea) have an effect on the intestines that inhibit the absorption of fat and cholesterol. Did you hear that? Green tea can lower the amount of cholesterol and FAT that your body absorbs…in other words your body will get rid of the fat rather than storing it!

Pretty cool stuff if you ask me. I usually have a glass of green tea in the afternoon (to give me a nice little pick me up) and then again in the evening with a little organic honey (it tastes great).

You can get EGCG in pill form from some companies but just like anything, it is better to get the tea (if you ask me).  I am looking into getting some green tea at the office. I’ll keep you posted, but for now, if you plan on getting some yourself just make sure you get organic!

Chiropractic and Spinal Research

Spinal bifida. A 31-year-old female with spina bifida had multiple symptoms such as muscle spasms, poor bladdercontrol, recurrent bladder infection, swollen cervical lymph nodes, and possible immunosuppression.

After 5 years of chiropractic care, her bladder has been infection free for more than a year; bladder control has improved and leg spasms have decreased in frequency and severity. Menstrualcramping is reduced. (2)

Frozen shoulder. A 43-year-old woman suffered from neck painradiating into the left shoulder, and pain and muscle weakness of the left arm. The problem began 20 years ago with the birth of her first child. She also suffered from headaches for the past 8-10 years. Immediately after the first adjustment her left hand doubled in grip strength. After one month of care she was “much better” with full range of motion of the left shoulder regained. Within 6 weeks the shoulder and arm pain had completely resolved with a 400% increase in left hand grip strength and a 100% increase in right hand grip strength. A one-year follow-up showed continued resolution.(3)

Nutrition

Organic is healthier

A new study in The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry found that organic tomatoes are twice as high in flavonoids as conventional tomatoes. Flavonoids protect against heart disease and other chronic ailments. Researchers analyzed and compared organic to conventional tomatoes over a ten-year period. The organic tomatoes not only scored better, but their flavonoid levels actually increased over time. Prior similar studies have found organic foods to have higher levels of a variety of vitamins and minerals. Scientists attribute the higher quality of organic foods to the healthier soil on organic farms. (4) http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_6181.cfm

High cholesterol protects from cancer

The medical obsession with lowering cholesterol is causing more harm than good. In The Journal of the American College of Cardiology researchers revealed that low cholesterol levels actually increase the risk of cancer, especially among those taking “statin” drugs like Lipitor™ and Zocor™. (5)

For good nutrition do this…

Consume healthy fats from free-range or grass-fed animals (eggs, meat, milk, butter, cheese, yogurt), nuts, and olive and coconut oils. These are some of the healthiest foods you can eat. (As with all foods, look for organic or minimally processed options whenever possible.) Also, avoid processed or fast foods and canola oil, margarine, vegetable oil, soy oil, soy “milk,” low fat or skim milk – these man-made substances were never meant for consumption – your body doesn’t know what to do with them. They wind up clogging your arteries and putting you on the fast track to heart disease and cancer.(6)

Humor

A distraught senior citizen phoned her doctor's office.

"Is it true," she wanted to know, "that the medication you prescribed has to be taken for the rest of my life?"

"Yes, I'm afraid so," the doctor told her.

There was a moment of silence before the senior lady replied,

"I'm wondering, then, just how serious my condition is because this prescription is marked 'NO REFILLS'."

English Signs Abroad

Here are some signs and notices written in English that were discovered throughout the world. You have to give the writers an 'E' for Effort.

In a Swiss mountain inn: Special today - no ice cream.
In a Tokyo hotel: Is forbidden to steal hotel towels please. If you are not a person to do such thing is please not to read notice.
In a Bucharest hotel lobby: The lift is being fixed for the next day. During that time we regret that you will be unbearable.
In a Leipzig elevator: Do not enter the lift backwards, and only when lit up.
In a Belgrade hotel elevator: To move the cabin, push button for wishing floor. If the cabin should enter more persons, each one should press a number of wishing floor.
In a Paris hotel elevator: Please leave your values at the front desk.
In a hotel in Athens: Visitors are expected to complain at the office between the hours of 9 and 11 A.M. daily.
In a Yugoslavian hotel: The flattening of underwear with pleasure is the job of the chambermaid.
In the lobby of a Moscow hotel across from a Russian Orthodox monastery: You are welcome to visit the cemetery where famous Russian and Soviet composers, artists, and writers are buried daily except Thursday.
In an Austrian hotel catering to skiers: Not to perambulate the corridors in the hours of repose in the boots of ascension.
On the menu of a Swiss restaurant: Our wines leave you nothing to hope for.

Bye. See you next month. Don’t forget to stop by for a checkup and adjustment.
References

1.Paul IM, Yoder KE, Crowell R et al. Effect of dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and placebo on nocturnal cough and sleep quality for coughing children and their parents. Pediatrics. July 2004;114:85-89.
2. Thomas RJ, Wilkinson RR. Chiropractic care in adult spina bifida: a case report.Chiropractic Technique. 1990;2:191-193.

3. Freeley KM. Conservative chiropractic care of frozen shoulder syndrome: a case study. Chiropr Res J. 1992;2(2):31-37.

4. Mitchell AE, Hong Y-J, Koh E et al. Ten-year comparison of the influence of organic and conventional crop management practices on the content of flavonoids in tomatoes J. Agric. Food Chem. 2007;55(15):6154-6159.

5. Alawi A et al. Effect of the magnitude of lipid lowering on cancer. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2007;50:409-418.

6. www.westonaprice.org