Thursday, May 20, 2010
As Sweet As it is, Sugar is Not Good For You!
Sugar Tip: Sugar can suppress your immune system and impair your defenses against infectious disease.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Processed Poison: A New Meat Study
If you have a sandwich in one hand and a mouse in the other, I can guarantee you that you’re not going to like this article. A new study sheds light on the dangers of processed meats. That means favorites like sausage, bacon, hot dogs and deli meats. These tasty items are linked to a 42% increase in heart disease and 19% increase in the risk of developing diabetes. And we’re not talking a lot of it either. A daily 1.8 ounce serving [that’s one hot dog, folks!] was enough to increase risk.
The good news is that unprocessed meats like lamb and beef did not demonstrate the same health risks. The obvious conclusion is that, once again, the food industry is poisoning us for profits. The chemicals used in the processing are the culprits, not the meat itself.
Of course, the president of the American Meat Institute said that these facts are no reason to make dietary changes. And you can trust him. So just forget the whole thing and finish that salami sandwich. In the meantime, I have a refrigerator to clean out.
The good news is that unprocessed meats like lamb and beef did not demonstrate the same health risks. The obvious conclusion is that, once again, the food industry is poisoning us for profits. The chemicals used in the processing are the culprits, not the meat itself.
Of course, the president of the American Meat Institute said that these facts are no reason to make dietary changes. And you can trust him. So just forget the whole thing and finish that salami sandwich. In the meantime, I have a refrigerator to clean out.
Don't Forget, Today is Ask Away Wednesday....!
The subject today is SPINAL DECOMPRESSION! What is Spinal Decompression? Who needs Spinal Decompression? What conditions do Spinal Decompression help with? .... View the video (click on the Title above) and send your questions to me via Facebook (DoctorGary Callioni) or Twitter (@DrCallioni) and I'll do my best to answer them! (Feel free to forward this to Friends or to Retweet on Twitter). Ask away....!
Live Now, Not in the Past
Good post. Love the philosophy of not living in the past:
http://vayuwear.com/blog/?p=56
http://vayuwear.com/blog/?p=56
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Spinal Decompression Video
View the Spinal Decompression Video Here (or click on the title above):
http://www.nkychiropractor.com/Decompression_Therapy.html
http://www.nkychiropractor.com/Decompression_Therapy.html
Blue M&M's Might Be Able to Treat Spinal Injuries
Researchers have been testing the effects of a compound called "Brilliant Blue G" on lab rats. The compound is a blue dye found in blue M&M's that give them their distinctive color.
The researchers injected rats with spinal injuries with Brilliant Blue G. The compound improved recovery and reduced the lesions that came along with the injury. The way it worked is that the compound blocks another chemical that causes more cell damage during an injury, thus reducing the "secondary spinal cord damage" that the chemical causes. The result? The rats with spinal injuries that received treatment with Brilliant Blue G were able to walk again, while the control group rats that weren't treated were not.
Now, before you start picking out blue M&M's to put into your first aid kit, it's important to note that the dye was only effective 15 minutes after sustaining the injury, it has to be absorbed intravenously, and one of the side effects is that the rats' skin turned blue. So..... I guess you need to keep you're chiropractor around for a little while longer!
Watch What You Have For Lunch....
McDonald's SALADS are more fattening than their burgers.
You can see for yourself in their nutrition facts. A hamburger at McDonald's has 9 grams of fat. A cheeseburger has 12 grams of fat. The Premium Caesar salad with crispy chicken has 17 grams of fat. The Premium Southwest Salad with crispy chicken and the Premium Bacon Ranch Salad with crispy chicken both have 20 grams of fat.
On top of that, SALAD DRESSING adds EVEN MORE fat. If you want to add Creamy Southwest Dressing, it's 6 more grams of fat. The Ranch Dressing has 15 grams of fat. The Creamy Caesar Dressing has 18 grams of fat. So, if you get a salad with crispy chicken and salad dressing, you could be consuming 35 grams of fat - the fat equivalent of 4 hamburgers.
Back Pain Sufferers: Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes
If you have back pain, make sure you’re not inadvertently making your situation worse with the following common mistakes:
Mistake #1: Ignoring your pain for too long
You should not ignore it. Pay attention to the pain and go to a chiropractor to get a diagnosis and treatment plan. With a correct diagnosis, you can start an appropriate treatment and exercise regimen that will minimize future pain.
Mistake #2: Relying on Medication
Medication does not fix the problem - it can only mask the symptom. If your pain is moderate and lasts for more than a day or two, I recommend going to a doctor of chiropractic so you can get an accurate diagnosis. Doing this sooner rather than later could help save you a lot of time, money and frustration in finding some pain relief - now and in the future.
Mistake #3: Jumping to surgery too quickly
For many, it’s tempting to view spine surgery as a "quick fix". However, with a few exceptions, it is typically recommended to try non-surgical treatment for at least several months before seeing a spine surgeon. While surgery can fix a specific anatomical problem, the only way to completely heal is through a sustained exercise and rehabilitation program. Even with surgery, you’ll need to exercise.
Mistake #4: Focusing on the MRI results
Time and time again people e-mail me about their MRI scan results. But this does not mean there is a problem. However – and I can’t stress this enough – the scan is just a picture, it doesn’t show pain. In fact, you may have terrible pain and an MRI scan that shows a normal-looking spine, or you may have an MRI that shows a large herniated disc yet have no pain. You need the full clinical diagosis, and don't focus too much on just the MRI results.
Mistake #5: Staying still
This is probably the mistake I hear about most often: people with back pain staying as still as possible to avoid aggravating the back and triggering painful episodes. One or two days of doctor-recommended rest is fine, but over time lack of activity will in fact lead to more pain. Keeping your back and supporting structures flexible and strong means that they can better support your spine, hasten the healing process and minimize the chance of future pain or injury. The ab and back muscles don’t get much exercise from everyday activities and need specific exercises.
Most importantly, back pain is different for everyone, so trust yourself – and get educated about your situation – so you have the best chance of getting better quickly.
www.nkychiropractor.com
(859) 331-9566
Mistake #1: Ignoring your pain for too long
You should not ignore it. Pay attention to the pain and go to a chiropractor to get a diagnosis and treatment plan. With a correct diagnosis, you can start an appropriate treatment and exercise regimen that will minimize future pain.
Mistake #2: Relying on Medication
Medication does not fix the problem - it can only mask the symptom. If your pain is moderate and lasts for more than a day or two, I recommend going to a doctor of chiropractic so you can get an accurate diagnosis. Doing this sooner rather than later could help save you a lot of time, money and frustration in finding some pain relief - now and in the future.
Mistake #3: Jumping to surgery too quickly
For many, it’s tempting to view spine surgery as a "quick fix". However, with a few exceptions, it is typically recommended to try non-surgical treatment for at least several months before seeing a spine surgeon. While surgery can fix a specific anatomical problem, the only way to completely heal is through a sustained exercise and rehabilitation program. Even with surgery, you’ll need to exercise.
Mistake #4: Focusing on the MRI results
Time and time again people e-mail me about their MRI scan results. But this does not mean there is a problem. However – and I can’t stress this enough – the scan is just a picture, it doesn’t show pain. In fact, you may have terrible pain and an MRI scan that shows a normal-looking spine, or you may have an MRI that shows a large herniated disc yet have no pain. You need the full clinical diagosis, and don't focus too much on just the MRI results.
Mistake #5: Staying still
This is probably the mistake I hear about most often: people with back pain staying as still as possible to avoid aggravating the back and triggering painful episodes. One or two days of doctor-recommended rest is fine, but over time lack of activity will in fact lead to more pain. Keeping your back and supporting structures flexible and strong means that they can better support your spine, hasten the healing process and minimize the chance of future pain or injury. The ab and back muscles don’t get much exercise from everyday activities and need specific exercises.
Most importantly, back pain is different for everyone, so trust yourself – and get educated about your situation – so you have the best chance of getting better quickly.
www.nkychiropractor.com
(859) 331-9566
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