We take care of a lot of
families, which means we take care of a lot of kids. When new patients get
started with care they get an opportunity to see me work with children. The
most common question they ask is, “aren’t you afraid of hurting them?” I
say no and explain why. In my office, there’s a poster on the wall of a
drawing of baby during the birth process. You can see in this poster the
distress on the newborn. I explain that when a child is born, there is over
40lbs of force put on the baby spine as the head is being tugged, pulled and
twisted. The shocking truth is there is less force to pull a baby, by the
head, across the room than the birthing process. And no one in their
right mind would even think of doing such a thing. By pulling and twisting the
head with such force, it damages the neck. Dr. Gutenburg, a German Medical
Doctor did a study on 1000 babies after the first two weeks of birth. He found
that 800 out of those 1000 or 80% had damaged to the upper neck by the
skull during the birthing process. If there’s damage in the upper neck
(brain stem), that can affects every organ in the body because that’s where
the brain exits from the skull to communicate to the rest of the
body. It’s no wonder we’re seeing children with the inability to heal and
end up with learning disabilities, asthma, allergies, ADD, physiological
problems, etc. The lifeline (the brain and nervous system) can’t
properly function and heal because of damage from day one. Please visit our Chiropractic
& Children link.
Kids
respond so well to chiropractic and it’s amazing how instinctual they are.
Kids really enjoy getting adjusted, because they can feel it’s doing
something. It’s so rewarding, because children are given the opportunity to
develop normally without the challenges that brought their parents to our
office in the first place.
Unfortunately
there’s an audible sound that happens with a chiropractic adjustment. I say
unfortunately because most people think that’s what the objective of
chiropractic is. There could be nothing further from the truth. The objective
of the chiropractic adjustment is to restore nerve and nervous system function
by removing pressure caused by accidents, poor posture, birth trauma, etc.
etc. These blocked nerve and nervous system patterns have devastating
consequences to the function of our body over time. So the sound during the
adjustment is not the objective. In fact there are several chiropractic
techniques that don’t elicit the sound so often associated with
chiropractic. The sound during the adjustments happens in response to the
sudden change in pressure in the spinal joint, along with nitrogen air
molecules coalescing together. It’s similar to opening a Champaign bottle -
the sudden pressure change along with the air bubbles coming together makes
the sound. When people share their experiences of chiropractic with others by
saying their chiropractor “cracked” or “popped” their neck or back and
now feel better. I can see why some people have a skewed sense of what
chiropractic is. I’d prefer to hear, “my chiropractor is removing nerve
pressure and I feel great!” The sound during the chiropractic adjustment is
NOT bone rubbing on bone. That is not the case at all. Bone rubbing on bone
would be called arthritis and it would be exceptionally painful. The noise
during a chiropractic adjustment is simply air pressure in the spinal joints.
Follow these tips to stabilize blood sugar and insulin
(glycogen), maintain lean muscle mass and
Stay thin for the rest of your life!
Chiropractic- reduces nervous system stress
to increase function & health to the body.
Eat
Plenty of Raw Organic FRUITS and VEGETABLES & EXERCISE
(Food found in Nature) and stay away man-made food. Eat enough good foods
to have the energy to exercise.
Do
not have the following in your home
— Bread, potatoes, pasta, chips, savory snacks, cakes, cookies, sweets,
candies, chocolates and sugary drinks. By doing so, you remove the
temptation to consume them.
Never
skip breakfast
– Research has repeatedly shown that people who eat breakfast perform
better at work, get less tired during a long working day and have more
energy than those who only snatch a cup of coffee while they sprint for
the bus
Avoid
Eating Late At Night
— Key for losing weight and keeping it off. Try not to eat after around
7-8pm, as digestion slows. Avoid going to sleep on a full stomach.
Eat
Foods with Omega 3–
Cold water fish, such as wild salmon, sardines, trout, etc. OR Fish
oil capsules. Omega 3 is a fat-burner, muscle-builder,
wrinkle-eraser, skin-saver, depression-lifting brain-booster
Avoid
stress — Stress
causes the release of the hormone cortisol, which stimulates insulin
release to keep pace with rising blood sugar levels. Excess cortisol
increases appetite and promotes storage of fat.
Laugh
to Lose Weight–Laughter reduces stress hormones, strengthens the immune system,
lowers blood pressure, acts as a muscle relaxant, triggers release of the
body’s natural painkillers, and improves health and well-being.
Get
Your Greens — Green
vegetables alkalise/basic and re-mineralise, which is vital for good
health. At least one green drink daily is ideal – try fresh vegetable
juice, a green powder like spirulina/green superfood mixture with water.
Green
Tea — Prevents the
absorption of fat, helping to keep off excess body fat.
Supplementation with the most plentiful green tea polyphenol, EGCG, stops
diet-induced obesity.
Drink
Water– Consume in
ounces the amount equal to one-half your weight in pounds. Drinks like
tea, coffee, cold drinks, fruit juice are dehydrating. fluoride in
water is harmful to the thyroid gland. In
37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken
for hunger. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism
as much as 3%. One glass of water will shut down midnight
hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University
of Washington study. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
Sleep
to Lose Weight —
Sleep deprivation causes overeating. When we don’t get enough
sleep, the hormone believed to increase feelings of hunger increases.
Another hormone that suppresses appetite and burns fat stores, is
decreased. Those most sleep deprived craved carbohydrate-rich foods,
such as sweets, pasta, and breads.
Listen
to your biological clock (follow a routine)
— Researchers have found that the “clock,” potion of the brain also
controls appetite. It appears that synchronizationof meal times has
an impact on our weight — so eat regular meals at regulartimes to
prevent overeating.
Avoid
fad diets and slimming pills
— Human beings love quick fixes and are eternally seeking a ‘magic
potion’ to lose weight.
Resveratrol
— Resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes and is
a constituent of red wine. Been shown as an anti-inflammatory,
blood-sugar-lowering, anti-cancer and other beneficial cardiovascular
effects
Eliminate
Food Cravings — Just
1/2 teaspoon of the amino acid glutaminetaken at meals three times per day
will stop the constant cravings for sweets and high glycemic carbs.
An
apple a day (or two or three)
— Despite their relatively high sugar levels, apples exert a stabilizing
effect on blood sugar, in part to their high fiber content and phloretin:
a flavonoid-type phytonutrient found exclusively in apples. Buy
organic and eat the skin potion as well.
Detox
– Detoxification
programs to rid toxicities in our foods, hygene products (lotions,
makeup), air pollution, medications etc.
This
was the second year in a row that we entered the camel in the Pet Parade.
The very first year I entered a camel in a parade was in 2002 for St. Patrick's Day
Parade downtown Chicago It was such a unique idea that national
chiropractic publications ran a story on it.
One
the most common questions I get is, "where do you get a camel." The answer
to that is a farm in Wisconsin. They rent all types of exotic animals for events
such as parades,
birthday parties, kids rides, etc. I've had the opportunity to use 3 different
camels and all where born, raised and trained in Wisconsin. See our photo
page link with pictures of the camel.
We
frequently do Community Dinner Presentations with a goal of changing peoples
health and lives. Please visit our Calendar of Events
to see when our next presentation
is. Our Community Dinners are free and open to the public. We encourage you to invite
friends, family and guests.
We
do Community Dinners for 3 reasons. The first reason is, I'm passionate about
health information and more importantly sharing health information. Secondly, nobody seems to be doing anything to bring health to our community. We all
recognize that our country is getting sicker and sicker and our children are
sicker than ever, but nobody is doing anything. This our way of doing something.
The third reason for our Community Dinners is a way for us to reach out to those
who may consider using our services for their health needs. Inquiry calls are
welcome at 708.352.3352.
My office is across the street from the local
high school and next to a pediatric clinic, so inevitably I get a lot of
children as patients. I find the health and the trend of where health is going
unbelievable. We are living in the first generation where our children are
expected to live shorter life expectancies than their parents. As a result, the
average life expectancy is expected to drop by 5 years. I find this unacceptable
considering the overwhelming amount of knowledge available to make sound health
decisions. We have everything available to live incredible lifestyles,
which would prevent the majority of diseases plaguing this country. I’ve
come to the conclusion that it’s not the lack of knowledge, but perhaps a lack
of will power. And this lack of will power is taking years off the back end of
our children’s lives, not to mention the quality right now. One of my
patients is a teacher who is active in the school’s health and wellness
programs. I put together a survey and with his assistance we
administered the survey to 116 students between 14 and 18 year olds. The
survey was an attempt to evaluate what children think of health and what their
views and perceptions of health is. I asked in the survey if it’s normal for
people who are 30, 40, or 50 years of age to be heavy, in which 32% said it was.
I also asked if it’s normal to get a disease in that age group, in which 34%
said it was. The question I found most remarkable was if the children themselves
expected to have one or more of the following; be over weight, have at least one
disease, don’t have fun, feel tired & sleepy, have digestive problems, or
expect none of the above. What I found disturbing was 67% expected to have at
least one of the problems listed above. If we could only go back in time,
say 25 years ago. It would be interesting so do a similar survey and compare the
answers. Diseases that are household names today, were not even on our radar
screen 25 years ago. I think you could have asked the average 18-year-old twenty
five years ago what diabetes, asthma, allergies, ADHD/ADD was, most would tell
you they have no idea. Today everyone not only knows what these terms mean, but
they have friends and classmates with these very diseases, if not inflicted with
the diseases themselves. The reality is that most of these diseases are
preventable. When are parents going to take a real look at their children’s
lifestyle? When is our education system going to put a reality check on the
consequences of poor lifestyle choices? Do most kids (and even
adults) even know the answers on how to maintain health, which prevents disease?
108,000 Deaths each year from hospital drug reactions.
350,000 Deaths each year from prescription drugs in Nursing Homes.
61,000 cases of Parkinson’s each year directly attributed to prescription drugs.
Aspirin kills 5-6 people EVERY DAY in the USA alone.
30,000 Deaths each year from over the counter drugs like Advil, Tylenol, etc.
When someone is stretching or bending in
certain positions, they may feel a “crack” or “pop”. I frequently get
asked if they are adjusting their own spine. The quick answer to this question
is no, it’s just joint noise. There is nothing corrective by stretching and
bending. To fully answer the question, I have to let you into my thinking as a
chiropractor when I approach patient care. The first thing is to determine where
the problem is. It’s based on several factors; X-rays reveal misalignment,
SEMG & Thermography referred to nerve scan, will show nerve tissue pressure
and/or damage. Palpation (feeling abnormalities in the spine) will support the
findings above. You can also observe the posture and bilateral weight difference
of individuals to give more indicators on the effects of subluxation. Once the
area along the spine has been determined as subluxated, it now becomes a process
to adjust it into the proper position. The way the body works is if
you’re 30 lbs overweight and you want to lose it, you have to diet
consistently over time. It’s a consistent directional effort to make that
change. Much like a body builder who develops his muscles over time or someone
who wears braces to straighten their teeth. It’s just the way the body
responds. It takes time and consistency. When people think that the audible
noise that happens when they stretch or bend is an adjustment. I have to remind
them that the noise is NOT the objective. The process of taking pressure off the
nerves by adjusting the spine in a specific direction based on x-ray findings is
the objective. One of the easiest ways to see if the adjustments are effective
is to take post x-rays at the end of the care plan and perform a nerve scan.
Proper exercises must be incorporated with the adjustments to support the
alignment. The most significant thing that happens by realigning the spine is
the pressure and/or damage on the spinal nerves and spinal cord is slowly being
taken off. This is significant because the life that controls all our healing in
our body comes from the brain and is communicated through the spine to get to
all the organs and systems that run the body. By stretching to a point where
there is an audible, well … it’s just noise. There’s no directional
realigning taking place. There would be NO post x-rays revealing realignment.
Therefore there would be no pressure off the spine and nervous system. The real
objective of chiropractic is to realign the spine and take pressure and/or
damage off the nervous system. This is why people get relief from a wide variety
of symptoms. The nervous system is what controls all the health and healing in
our body. It’s the adjustments that allow that expression of life in our body.
To find out more about what the “pop” or “crack” noise is, please read
my blog entitled, What’s
the “Pop” or “Crack” Sound?
I often get asked if I get adjusted and
the answer is a definitive YES! I've been adjusted for over 16 years
regularly and it's not for pain or a problem. I get adjusted to keep myself
healthy. It's part of my Health Plan! Most people don't consider where they'll
be with their health 5 or 10 years from now. My goal is to get healthier every
year. What you do right now with your health will affect your future health!
Healthy habits now can not only make you feel and look younger, but put years
on your life. It can also eliminate years of pain and suffering. There are so
many scientific studies validating chiropractic, I personally find it hard to
believe why everyone isn't on on-going chiropractic care. Why let things break
down before doing something about your health. It's so much easier to maintain
health than to let it break down then fix it. To be healthy is to build health
and be proactive in preserving YOU, a gift you received at birth.
When you care about your car, you keep it
running by regular maintenance
- oil changes, tire rotations, new brakes, etc. Your spine also need
maintenance. It
needs a regular chiropractic adjustments to restore proper motion and function
to the
nervous system and mechanics of the spine.
Why maintain on-going chiropractic adjustments?
Coulter, Ph.D. Study of those under chiropractic care to those who aren’t:
With Chiropractic No Chiropractic
Good/Excellent Health
87%
68%
Avoid Nursing Homes 96%
52%
Avoid Hospitals
74%
52%
“People
with five years of Chiropractic care had immune systems that were 400%
stronger than cancer patients and 200% stronger than those without cancer.”
R.
Pero, Ph.D. - New York University
One of the most common phrases I hear when at
Health Fair performing spinal screenings – checking attendees for nervous
system and spinal pressure, tension and/or damage is, “I’m just
getting old.” I’m always amazed at how many people actually have
symptoms. The number is staggering. What I find more alarming
is the majority of them are doing nothing to resolve the problem - hoping it
will go away even though it’s been there for 3, 5, or even 10
years. Problems typically don’t get better with time, they get worse. So the
resounding thing to say for that person being screened is, “I’m
just getting old.” Or “It’s just part of aging.”
I am writing this section to tell you, "No it’s not part of
getting old, it’s not part of aging". The natural state of
the body is NOT having symptoms. Most problems are the result of old slips,
falls, accidents or poor posture/ergonomics over time THEN doing nothing about
it. I’m not talking about resolving those problems with drugs
(anti-inflammatory and over-the-counter drugs). Drug treatments do NOT cure or
solve nerve pressure due to mechanical force due to old accidents, falls, poor
posture or gravity on the body over time. As the result of doing nothing about
these problems they get worse and lead to premature degeneration and aging.
It’s no wonder that the average senior citizen takes 4-7 medications
everyday. When I actually start a patients who had said they're getting old
become amazed on how their body changes after we start removing stress and tension
off the spine through the chiropractic adjustments. Often I will start a
patient who has tried everything to resolve their problem. They bring me their
x-rays from their medical doctor. The patients reveals the bad news, "my
doctor said I have arthritis (degeneration) and it's just normal with aging". When I look at
their x-ray film and show the patient the part of the spine that is
deteriorated (arthritis) and go up or down 1 or 2 vertebrae say where is the
degeneration in this part of the spine, it actually looks perfectly healthy. I
can't resist to ask the patient if the vertebrae above and below the
problematic area are the same age. The answer is always "yes." Why
is one area along the spine deteriorated and the vertebrae above and below
perfectly healthy. The reason is that the area that is deteriorated is wearing
quicker as the result of tension and stress over time. The very life that
created the body and runs the body is damaged at the spine – this literally
squeezes the life from the nerve communicating to the organ. Symptoms have a
purpose. They serve as a warning sign – giving the body a sign that
something is wrong – yet most people do nothing and let their bodies
deteriorate.
We take care of a lot of
families, which means we take care of a lot of kids. When new patients get
started with care they get an opportunity to see me work with children. The
most common question they ask is, “aren’t you afraid of hurting them?” I
say no and explain why. In my office, there’s a poster on the wall of a
drawing of baby during the birth process. You can see in this poster the
distress on the newborn. I explain that when a child is born, there is over
40lbs of force put on the baby spine as the head is being tugged, pulled and
twisted. The shocking truth is there is less force to pull a baby, by the
head, across the room than the birthing process. And no one in their
right mind would even think of doing such a thing. By pulling and twisting the
head with such force, it damages the neck. Dr. Gutenburg, a German Medical
Doctor did a study on 1000 babies after the first two weeks of birth. He found
that 800 out of those 1000 or 80% had damaged to the upper neck by the
skull during the birthing process. If there’s damage in the upper neck
(brain stem), that can affects every organ in the body because that’s where
the brain exits from the skull to communicate to the rest of the
body. It’s no wonder we’re seeing children with the inability to heal and
end up with learning disabilities, asthma, allergies, ADD, physiological
problems, etc. The lifeline (the brain and nervous system) can’t
properly function and heal because of damage from day one. Please visit our 
