Hi Friends!
Here's Part 1 of your free mini-course called
"The 5 Secrets To A Healthy Lifestyle".
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Secret #1: Stay Active
Activity is key to staying healthy and getting the
most from your body and life.
Activity causes your body's internal systems to stay "oiled and greased". Did you ever have an old vehicle sitting around. Maybe an old car or pick up that just sat in your driveway for a while.
Did you ever see what happens to that vehicle when it's inactive? It rots away! Sometimes fails to start and after a while, fails to work at all.
Airplane engineers estimate that an airplane will degenerate twice as fast if it's not used and sits on the ground. However, when it's used consistently, it stays healthy and has a much longer life expectancy.
Chiropractic care keeps body systems flowing and operable, but you must send the message to your body also with regular physical activity.
Our body is designed to atrophy with lack of use.
This means that it's designed to go away and disintegrate without use.
For instance, if you were to tie your arm to your side and not use it, after a few weeks it would atrophy and start to "go away."
Believe it or not, eventually that arm would become totally useless!
Your whole body works the same way.
Start by doing something everyday that constitutes activity. Maybe go for a walk around the block, swim, or walk the stairs instead of taking the elevator. Start doing something and not only become healthier and more physically able, but you'll also see a
surge in energy that will motivate you to keep going!
Our next Secret is something you're going to have a love-hate relationship with, yet it's very important!
Until next time!
This report is brought to you by
Dr. Gary Callioni
Chiropractic Rehab Center
618 Buttermilk Pike
Crescent Springs, Ky 41017
(859) 331-9566
www.NKYChiropractor.com
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
This Exciting Thing Called Life! - Free 5 Part Mini-Course
I've created a Free mini-course called "The 5 Secrets To A Healthy Lifestyle".
Tomorrow morning I will be posting Part 1, so be looking for it!
The introduction is below. It's loaded with tips to help you stay focused on feeling your best and taking care of yourself so you don't miss one bit of this exciting thing called life!!!
Hope you enjoy!
INTRODUCTION TO "THE 5 SECRETS TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE"
Welcome to this 5 part mini-course!
Although this is the introduction, I want to give you a practical tid bit that you can apply right now to your life and start benefiting immediately from this mini-course.
Tid Bit #1: Living a healthy lifestyle starts with awareness!
That's right, you must be aware! Awareness starts by understanding this important truth in order to live a healthy lifestyle:
"Your body is like a boat. If a hole develops in the front part of the boat, the whole ship is going to be affected"! - The whole ship will sink, you can't sink just part of a ship!
So what does this have to do with awareness? Good question!
Your body has many different sections and systems that are "built in".
When one of these "systems" are affected or misaligned it can affect dozens (even hundreds) of different parts of the body.
There is something called "nerve interference" that can cause anything from headaches to ear aches to irritability. BE AWARE! Start to take notice.
When you start feeling symptoms such as Headaches, Lower Back Pain, Mid and Upper Back Pain, Neck Pain, Asthma, Neuritis, Sinus Trouble, Digestive Problems, Nervousness, Shoulder or Arm Pain, Leg Pain, Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dizziness, Joint Stiffness, Muscle Spasms, Numbness and Tingling, Low Energy and even Stress...... this is your body's way of telling you that there's a hole somewhere in the ship, and if you don't fix it, it's going to get worse and eventually sink the entire ship!
When you experience these symptoms, the first step is to rule out nerve interference.
Chances are, the nerves are being disrupted and with a little adjustment, your body then can start to use it's built in systems to heal the problem naturally!
Remember to be smart and be aware! Don't be fooled by symptoms!
Check back in a few days for Part 1!
This report is brought to you by Dr. Gary Callioni
www.NKYChiropractor.com
(859)331-9566
Still Smoking? I Wish You Wouldn't....
Everyday, I pass people in their cars, windows rolled up because it's freezing. And what do they have in their hand? A lit cigarette. I get it, everyone has a vice but smoking is so incredibly destructive to your health, not only for your lungs but your spine!
In a publication of SpineLine, Dr. Paul Slozar, Dr. Richard Perkins, and Dr. Derek Snook presented data studies that link smoking to osteoporosis and compression fractures, back pain, disc disease and wound healing problems. Tobacco use has been shown to cause increased non- union rates and failures in spinal fusion surgery.
While smoking is highly publicized as a cancer causing agent little has been said linking smoking to spine health. We all should know that cigarette smoking can cause increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and poor circulation but specifically for your spine health, the overall effect of cigarette smoking decreases the ability of the blood to carry oxygen. Do you know what happens when the brain doesn’t get oxygen? You have a stroke or heart attack. A portion of the heart or brain tissue ‘dies’ and Cigarette smoking produces a similar effect in the spine.
You don’t hear much about this side effect of smoking. In plain language, cigarette smoking decreases the ability of the blood vessels to carry nutrients to living tissue (bone and disc). Long term, this damage has devastating effects on bone physiology, wound healing and disc nutrition. The spine is my business. Help me help you! :)
Dr. Gary Callioni
Chiropractic Rehab Center of NKY
www.NKYChiropractor.com
(859)331-9566
In a publication of SpineLine, Dr. Paul Slozar, Dr. Richard Perkins, and Dr. Derek Snook presented data studies that link smoking to osteoporosis and compression fractures, back pain, disc disease and wound healing problems. Tobacco use has been shown to cause increased non- union rates and failures in spinal fusion surgery.
While smoking is highly publicized as a cancer causing agent little has been said linking smoking to spine health. We all should know that cigarette smoking can cause increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and poor circulation but specifically for your spine health, the overall effect of cigarette smoking decreases the ability of the blood to carry oxygen. Do you know what happens when the brain doesn’t get oxygen? You have a stroke or heart attack. A portion of the heart or brain tissue ‘dies’ and Cigarette smoking produces a similar effect in the spine.
You don’t hear much about this side effect of smoking. In plain language, cigarette smoking decreases the ability of the blood vessels to carry nutrients to living tissue (bone and disc). Long term, this damage has devastating effects on bone physiology, wound healing and disc nutrition. The spine is my business. Help me help you! :)
Dr. Gary Callioni
Chiropractic Rehab Center of NKY
www.NKYChiropractor.com
(859)331-9566
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Tips To Avoid Shoveling Injuries
Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky residents will be shoveling out from the latest winter storm, and if they are feeling it in the form of strained muscles they are not alone. More than half of snow shoveling injuries are musculoskeletal, according to a study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine. The study analyzed snow shoveling injuries treated in US emergency rooms between 1990 and 2006.
Types of shoveling injuries:
67% of injuries occurred in men, followed by children under 18, who suffered 15% of injuries. In addition to musculoskeletal injuries, patients suffered from slips and being struck by a shovel. 7% of injuries were heart related, and all those who died suffered from a cardiac event.
How to avoid injury when shoveling this winter:
Researchers pointed to the design of the common shovel, stating that it is not an ergonomic tool and its design has remained stagnant for over a century. Shovelers should warm up, shovel small amounts of snow, pay attention to their form, take frequent breaks, and stay hydrated.
This might sound ridiculous to some, but one of the main causes of back pain and back injury is doing something as simple as shoveling snow the wrong way. Many people who never exercise and wouldn’t consider lifting weights go out and shovel thousands of pounds of snow numerous times each winter.
Shoveling snow is both an aerobic exercise and weight lifting exercise being done at the same time. The constant motion is the equivalent of walking on a treadmill or riding an exercise bike, and the lifting of the heavy snow is every bit the equal of lifting weights. Being done by people who wouldn’t even consider doing these exercises.
How Much Weight Are You Shoveling?
How many pounds you are lifting when you shovel snow will depend on the type of snow, depth of the snow, water amount in the snow and the amount of sidewalk and driveway you have to clear. Light fluffy snow might weigh as little as 5 pounds per cubic foot. Compacted snow can weigh 20 pounds per cubic foot. Heavy wet snow can weigh even more and feel like you are shoveling wet cement.
The amount of water can be stated as a percentage. According to the National Snow and Ice Data center, the average snow in the US is between .04 and .10 percent of water per inch. The fluffy powder snow is between .01 and .05 while the heavy wet snows can be .40 and higher. You can calculate how much weight you lift shoveling snow.
If you have a double car driveway, it can be 800 square feet (40’ x 20’). The weight of a cubic foot of water is 62.418 pounds. You have to convert inches to feet. So 6” = .5 of a foot (6/12 = .5). We will use 10% (.10) amount of water in this snowfall.
Cubic feet of snow = square foot of driveway (800) x the amount of snow (.5 of a foot) = 400 cubic feet of snow.
Multiply the amount of water in the snow (.10) x 62.418 = 6.242 pounds of snow per cubic feet of snow.
Multiply the weight of this cubic foot of snow (6.242) by the cubic feet of snow you will be shoveling (400 cubic feet). 6.242 x 400 = 2,947 pounds of snow on the driveway you will be lifting and shoveling [1].
It helps to shovel a couple of times during a storm instead of shoveling a foot or more of snow at the end of the storm, since freshly fallen snow will weigh less than compacted snow.
Proper Ways to Shovel Snow:
That is a lot of weight to lift in a short time and a lot of stress on your back and your body. Shoveling snow is equal to a hard workout so you should stretch before you shovel snow. Do stretches of the lower back, arms, legs, hamstrings and shoulder muscles.
When you shovel, keep your back straight and bend your knees. Your knees should be shoulder width apart. Bend at the knees and straighten your knees when you lift. Lift with the legs and not your back. It is best if you don’t twist and throw the snow, if possible try and place the snow where you want it or throw it forward. Space your hands apart; this will give you better leverage lifting the snow. Twisting while holding the weight of the snow can hurt your back. If you want to throw the snow, don’t load up the shovel with a ton of snow. Take smaller scoops of snow. Take breaks and catch your breath occasionally. If you feel any kind of pain, stop shoveling.
The Snow Shovel:
A lightweight shovel will weigh less than an old metal one, and the snow is already heavy enough. The shovel should be about chest high. If the shovel is too short, you end up bending too much. If the shovel is too long, that causes the snow to actually weigh more and the lifting that much harder, not only hurting your back, but also your wrist and forearms.
If you’re going to buy a new shovel, look for one that is the bent staff or ergonomic type (like the Back-Saver® from Life With Ease). The bent handle type of shovels prevents back pain and strain by allowing you to bend less while shoveling. Most people say that this type of shovel prevents the soreness in their backs after shoveling snow.
Be Safe!
Chiropractic Rehab Center of Northern Kentucky
www.NKYChiropractor.com
Types of shoveling injuries:
67% of injuries occurred in men, followed by children under 18, who suffered 15% of injuries. In addition to musculoskeletal injuries, patients suffered from slips and being struck by a shovel. 7% of injuries were heart related, and all those who died suffered from a cardiac event.
How to avoid injury when shoveling this winter:
Researchers pointed to the design of the common shovel, stating that it is not an ergonomic tool and its design has remained stagnant for over a century. Shovelers should warm up, shovel small amounts of snow, pay attention to their form, take frequent breaks, and stay hydrated.
This might sound ridiculous to some, but one of the main causes of back pain and back injury is doing something as simple as shoveling snow the wrong way. Many people who never exercise and wouldn’t consider lifting weights go out and shovel thousands of pounds of snow numerous times each winter.
Shoveling snow is both an aerobic exercise and weight lifting exercise being done at the same time. The constant motion is the equivalent of walking on a treadmill or riding an exercise bike, and the lifting of the heavy snow is every bit the equal of lifting weights. Being done by people who wouldn’t even consider doing these exercises.
How Much Weight Are You Shoveling?
How many pounds you are lifting when you shovel snow will depend on the type of snow, depth of the snow, water amount in the snow and the amount of sidewalk and driveway you have to clear. Light fluffy snow might weigh as little as 5 pounds per cubic foot. Compacted snow can weigh 20 pounds per cubic foot. Heavy wet snow can weigh even more and feel like you are shoveling wet cement.
The amount of water can be stated as a percentage. According to the National Snow and Ice Data center, the average snow in the US is between .04 and .10 percent of water per inch. The fluffy powder snow is between .01 and .05 while the heavy wet snows can be .40 and higher. You can calculate how much weight you lift shoveling snow.
If you have a double car driveway, it can be 800 square feet (40’ x 20’). The weight of a cubic foot of water is 62.418 pounds. You have to convert inches to feet. So 6” = .5 of a foot (6/12 = .5). We will use 10% (.10) amount of water in this snowfall.
Cubic feet of snow = square foot of driveway (800) x the amount of snow (.5 of a foot) = 400 cubic feet of snow.
Multiply the amount of water in the snow (.10) x 62.418 = 6.242 pounds of snow per cubic feet of snow.
Multiply the weight of this cubic foot of snow (6.242) by the cubic feet of snow you will be shoveling (400 cubic feet). 6.242 x 400 = 2,947 pounds of snow on the driveway you will be lifting and shoveling [1].
It helps to shovel a couple of times during a storm instead of shoveling a foot or more of snow at the end of the storm, since freshly fallen snow will weigh less than compacted snow.
Proper Ways to Shovel Snow:
That is a lot of weight to lift in a short time and a lot of stress on your back and your body. Shoveling snow is equal to a hard workout so you should stretch before you shovel snow. Do stretches of the lower back, arms, legs, hamstrings and shoulder muscles.
When you shovel, keep your back straight and bend your knees. Your knees should be shoulder width apart. Bend at the knees and straighten your knees when you lift. Lift with the legs and not your back. It is best if you don’t twist and throw the snow, if possible try and place the snow where you want it or throw it forward. Space your hands apart; this will give you better leverage lifting the snow. Twisting while holding the weight of the snow can hurt your back. If you want to throw the snow, don’t load up the shovel with a ton of snow. Take smaller scoops of snow. Take breaks and catch your breath occasionally. If you feel any kind of pain, stop shoveling.
The Snow Shovel:
A lightweight shovel will weigh less than an old metal one, and the snow is already heavy enough. The shovel should be about chest high. If the shovel is too short, you end up bending too much. If the shovel is too long, that causes the snow to actually weigh more and the lifting that much harder, not only hurting your back, but also your wrist and forearms.
If you’re going to buy a new shovel, look for one that is the bent staff or ergonomic type (like the Back-Saver® from Life With Ease). The bent handle type of shovels prevents back pain and strain by allowing you to bend less while shoveling. Most people say that this type of shovel prevents the soreness in their backs after shoveling snow.
Be Safe!
Chiropractic Rehab Center of Northern Kentucky
www.NKYChiropractor.com
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Financial Spinal Stress
Ever woken up in the middle of the night wondering how you were going to pay the bills? Then you know that a car payment or the electric bill can affect your health!
There are three types of stress: physical, emotional and chemical. Financial worries (and other anxieties) fall into the emotional stress category. And chiropractic can be helpful.
All three types of stress affect your nervous system. Like a chain that breaks at its weakest link, stress tends to show up where we are most vulnerable. Our neck. Our low back. Tightness between our shoulders. Stress can increase the frequency of headaches and compromise our ability to get enough restful sleep.
Chiropractic care, with its purpose of reducing neurological stress, can be helpful. Of course chiropractic care can't eliminate stress, but it can sure improve your ability to tolerate it. Regular chiropractic care now could be a wise investment for a healthier, happier and financially secure you! www.NKYChiropractor.com (859) 331-9566
There are three types of stress: physical, emotional and chemical. Financial worries (and other anxieties) fall into the emotional stress category. And chiropractic can be helpful.
All three types of stress affect your nervous system. Like a chain that breaks at its weakest link, stress tends to show up where we are most vulnerable. Our neck. Our low back. Tightness between our shoulders. Stress can increase the frequency of headaches and compromise our ability to get enough restful sleep.
Chiropractic care, with its purpose of reducing neurological stress, can be helpful. Of course chiropractic care can't eliminate stress, but it can sure improve your ability to tolerate it. Regular chiropractic care now could be a wise investment for a healthier, happier and financially secure you! www.NKYChiropractor.com (859) 331-9566
Friday, December 31, 2010
Side Effects of Tylenol PM
Side effects of Tylenol PM
by Nicole Evans M.D.
Tylenol PM is a popular over-the-counter medication. The labeled indicated use for Tylenol PM is for the relief of insomnia that is accompanied by minor pain.
The two active ingredients in Tylenol PM are Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Diphenhydramine (Benadryl). The acetaminophen provides pain relief while the diphenhydramine induces sleepiness. The side effects of Tylenol PM can result from either or both of these medicinally active agents.
The side effects of Tylenol PM that result from the acetaminophen component can affect the skin, liver, kidneys, blood and even the endocrine system. The frequency of these Tylenol side effects is not defined but include: rash, anemia, low neutrophil count, low leukocyte count and pancytopenia (low white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets).
Tylenol PM use can also result in increased bilirubin and/or alkaline phosphatase levels, high ammonia levels, kidney damage with chronic high doses of Tylenol and increased blood sugar levels.
Perhaps the most important potential adverse effect of Tylenol PM is liver toxicity. An acute overdose of Tylenol PM can result in liver failure and death. The dose of acetaminophen should never be more than 4 grams a day.
In addition, chronic daily dosing in adults has resulted in liver damage in some people. It is known that consuming 3 or more alcoholic drinks a day may increase the risk of liver damage from Tylenol.
Additionally, individuals with the inherited condition known as G6PD deficiency should use caution when taking medications that contain acetaminophen.
The other active ingredient in Tylenol PM, diphenhydramine, is commonly known as Benadryl. Benadryl is a first-generation antihistamine that is quite sedating, unlike the later generation antihistamines such as Zyrtec and Claritin.
Common side effects of Benadryl include sedation, sleepiness, dizziness, difficulty performing coordinated movements, epigastric distress (stomach ache), and thickening of mucus secretions from the respiratory tract.
Importantly, when giving Benadryl to children by mouth and using a concomitant topical preparation that contains Benadryl there is a risk of diphenhydramine toxicity. The symptoms of Benadryl toxicity include: dilated pupils, flushed face, hallucinations, ataxic gait, and urinary retention.
In children, there is also the risk of diminished mental alertness, as well as risk of a paradoxical reaction that may cause excitation in young pediatric patients.
There are certain medical conditions that require a patient consult their physician before self-treating with over-the-counter Benadryl preparations. These conditions include glaucoma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or difficulty urinating due to prostatic hypertrophy.
Tylenol PM is a commonly used over-the-counter medication that is associated with numerous side effects. For safety, individuals should always discuss the use of Tylenol PM with their healthcare provider.
Source: Lexi-Comp Online. Accessed Mar 27, 2010.
For a natural, safe and healthy lifestyle, try Chiropractic Care: www.NKYChiropractor.com
by Nicole Evans M.D.
Tylenol PM is a popular over-the-counter medication. The labeled indicated use for Tylenol PM is for the relief of insomnia that is accompanied by minor pain.
The two active ingredients in Tylenol PM are Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Diphenhydramine (Benadryl). The acetaminophen provides pain relief while the diphenhydramine induces sleepiness. The side effects of Tylenol PM can result from either or both of these medicinally active agents.
The side effects of Tylenol PM that result from the acetaminophen component can affect the skin, liver, kidneys, blood and even the endocrine system. The frequency of these Tylenol side effects is not defined but include: rash, anemia, low neutrophil count, low leukocyte count and pancytopenia (low white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets).
Tylenol PM use can also result in increased bilirubin and/or alkaline phosphatase levels, high ammonia levels, kidney damage with chronic high doses of Tylenol and increased blood sugar levels.
Perhaps the most important potential adverse effect of Tylenol PM is liver toxicity. An acute overdose of Tylenol PM can result in liver failure and death. The dose of acetaminophen should never be more than 4 grams a day.
In addition, chronic daily dosing in adults has resulted in liver damage in some people. It is known that consuming 3 or more alcoholic drinks a day may increase the risk of liver damage from Tylenol.
Additionally, individuals with the inherited condition known as G6PD deficiency should use caution when taking medications that contain acetaminophen.
The other active ingredient in Tylenol PM, diphenhydramine, is commonly known as Benadryl. Benadryl is a first-generation antihistamine that is quite sedating, unlike the later generation antihistamines such as Zyrtec and Claritin.
Common side effects of Benadryl include sedation, sleepiness, dizziness, difficulty performing coordinated movements, epigastric distress (stomach ache), and thickening of mucus secretions from the respiratory tract.
Importantly, when giving Benadryl to children by mouth and using a concomitant topical preparation that contains Benadryl there is a risk of diphenhydramine toxicity. The symptoms of Benadryl toxicity include: dilated pupils, flushed face, hallucinations, ataxic gait, and urinary retention.
In children, there is also the risk of diminished mental alertness, as well as risk of a paradoxical reaction that may cause excitation in young pediatric patients.
There are certain medical conditions that require a patient consult their physician before self-treating with over-the-counter Benadryl preparations. These conditions include glaucoma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or difficulty urinating due to prostatic hypertrophy.
Tylenol PM is a commonly used over-the-counter medication that is associated with numerous side effects. For safety, individuals should always discuss the use of Tylenol PM with their healthcare provider.
Source: Lexi-Comp Online. Accessed Mar 27, 2010.
For a natural, safe and healthy lifestyle, try Chiropractic Care: www.NKYChiropractor.com
Real Housewives of Atlanta Use the Zerona!
Real Housewives of Atlanta Use Zerona Non-Surgical Fat Reduction
Get rid of belly fat with this surgery free liposuction alternative.
It's no secret that many of the Real Housewives turn to their plastic surgeon for a little work now and then, and the ladies of Atlanta are no exception. Earlier this season, Nene Leakes went under the knife for rhinoplasty, liposuction, breast reduction and a breast lift. On last night's episode, Kim Zolciak opted to avoid the operating room and went under the laser for Zerona, the popular non-surgical fat reducing treatment.
Zerona treatments are simple. Patients lie under rotating low level laser lights for 40 minutes, spending 20 minutes each on their stomach and then their back. A treatment cycle is 6 sessions spread over two weeks, and within a couple of weeks patients can expect to see around 3.5 total inches lost.
Earlier this year, the Zerona device received FDA market clearance in the U.S. for circumferential reduction of the waist, hips, and thighs. It works by opening a small pore in the fat cells causing them to empty their contents. The fat is flushed out of the body naturally, but patients are encouraged to drink the proper amount of water to help aid the process. Zerona has a systemic effect, meaning that inches are lost all over the body rather than in one specific area so it's not the precise sculpting of liposuction procedures.
One benefit of the treatment that patients love is there is zero downtime. Patients can go back to their normal activities immediately and it's pain free. In the clinical investigation, those treated lost an average of 3.65 inches total across their waist, hips, and thighs in as little as two weeks.
Many doctors offer lymphatic massage along with Zerona to aid in flushing out the fat and patients are encouraged to exercise and eat a healthy diet to help improve their results. It's important to remember that Zerona is best used with patients who are generally healthy and only have a little bit of fat to lose. Zerona is not considered a weight loss program. Those looking for more dramatic results may be better served by laser lipo with a device like SmartLipo or ultrasound assisted lipo with Vaser. Talk with your doctor about what results you can expect from Zerona and what the best course of treatment is for your desired outcome.
How much does Zerona cost? The price varies by region, but you can typically expect to pay between $1800 and $3000 for a 2 week session. Some patients find an additional benefit from a second round and often physicians offer a price break for the next treatment course. Many offices are offering holiday specials this time of year so it could be a great time to find a deal.
The Zerona LipoLaser is available at the Advanced Wellness Studio located on Buttermilk Pike in Northern Kentucky (a suburb of Cincinnati).
The Advanced Wellness Studio is offering a Free Zerona Program Contest (valued at over $1500)! Visit www.AdvancedWellnessStudio.com to enter!
Article from American Health and Beauty
Get rid of belly fat with this surgery free liposuction alternative.
It's no secret that many of the Real Housewives turn to their plastic surgeon for a little work now and then, and the ladies of Atlanta are no exception. Earlier this season, Nene Leakes went under the knife for rhinoplasty, liposuction, breast reduction and a breast lift. On last night's episode, Kim Zolciak opted to avoid the operating room and went under the laser for Zerona, the popular non-surgical fat reducing treatment.
Zerona treatments are simple. Patients lie under rotating low level laser lights for 40 minutes, spending 20 minutes each on their stomach and then their back. A treatment cycle is 6 sessions spread over two weeks, and within a couple of weeks patients can expect to see around 3.5 total inches lost.
Earlier this year, the Zerona device received FDA market clearance in the U.S. for circumferential reduction of the waist, hips, and thighs. It works by opening a small pore in the fat cells causing them to empty their contents. The fat is flushed out of the body naturally, but patients are encouraged to drink the proper amount of water to help aid the process. Zerona has a systemic effect, meaning that inches are lost all over the body rather than in one specific area so it's not the precise sculpting of liposuction procedures.
One benefit of the treatment that patients love is there is zero downtime. Patients can go back to their normal activities immediately and it's pain free. In the clinical investigation, those treated lost an average of 3.65 inches total across their waist, hips, and thighs in as little as two weeks.
Many doctors offer lymphatic massage along with Zerona to aid in flushing out the fat and patients are encouraged to exercise and eat a healthy diet to help improve their results. It's important to remember that Zerona is best used with patients who are generally healthy and only have a little bit of fat to lose. Zerona is not considered a weight loss program. Those looking for more dramatic results may be better served by laser lipo with a device like SmartLipo or ultrasound assisted lipo with Vaser. Talk with your doctor about what results you can expect from Zerona and what the best course of treatment is for your desired outcome.
How much does Zerona cost? The price varies by region, but you can typically expect to pay between $1800 and $3000 for a 2 week session. Some patients find an additional benefit from a second round and often physicians offer a price break for the next treatment course. Many offices are offering holiday specials this time of year so it could be a great time to find a deal.
The Zerona LipoLaser is available at the Advanced Wellness Studio located on Buttermilk Pike in Northern Kentucky (a suburb of Cincinnati).
The Advanced Wellness Studio is offering a Free Zerona Program Contest (valued at over $1500)! Visit www.AdvancedWellnessStudio.com to enter!
Article from American Health and Beauty
Friday, October 29, 2010
Practical Nutrition: Don't Get Bitten by Halloween Candy
On October 31, do your kids trick or treat, or attend alternative candy-filled activities? Do you greet superheroes, princesses and ghouls with treats, or do you cut out your lights and hide?
Whether or not you celebrate Halloween, you can't escape the extra candy around now. It's everywhere and conveniently packaged in fun-size portions.
Don't be fooled by those little sizes either. They still have calories, which add up quickly if you eat more than one. Find your favorite candy on the chart and see how it stacks up.
Many labels suggest two or three fun-size bars as one serving. One fun-size Snickers bar has 80 calories, 4 fat grams and 10.5 grams of carbohydrate. A regular-size Snickers (2 ounces) has 271 calories, 13.6 grams of fat, 34.5 grams of carbohydrate. Eating three small bars is almost the same as eating one full-size bar.
I took a casual poll among friends to determine the favorite Halloween candy. It turns out there are as many favorites as there are varieties. Many adults prefer some form of chocolate, with peanut-butter cups being popular. Kids like chocolate too, but prefer sugary Skittles, Gummy Worms, SweeTarts and Smarties. All ages like candy corn.
Enjoy your candy this Halloween, but try some of these strategies to help keep it under control. Remember, everything in moderation.
• Buy candy at the last minute, so you won't eat it all before the trick-or-treaters come. Buy candy you don't like, so you won't be tempted in the first place.
• Set a limit of what candy you and your family eat each day. Don't throw away the wrappers so you can keep track of what's eaten.
• Don't buy candy on sale the day after Halloween unless it has a specific purpose. It makes great stocking stuffers, but hide it with the presents so you won't be tempted.
• Donate leftovers to a worthy cause. Know anyone collecting candy for the troops? But don't take it to work. Those who have successfully removed temptation at home may not appreciate the renewed challenge.
• Some people opt to give out healthful treats instead of candy. Consider individual packs of pretzels, raisins, cheese and crackers, sugar-free gum, or healthful granola bars.
• Nonfood items are also gaining popularity. Some treats you may see are temporary tattoos, stickers, pencils, holiday erasers, small plastic toys, plastic jewelry, bubbles or glowsticks. You can even wrap up small amounts of loose change.
I have one friend who gives out full-size candy bars, and has yet to have his house toilet-papered or egged. Double-check your treat choices with a pint-sized expert so you won't get tricked.
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The Chiropractic Rehab Center of Northern Kentucky provides nutrition counseling and offers a Computerized Nutritional Health Scan for only $25!
www.NKYChiropractor.com
Whether or not you celebrate Halloween, you can't escape the extra candy around now. It's everywhere and conveniently packaged in fun-size portions.
Don't be fooled by those little sizes either. They still have calories, which add up quickly if you eat more than one. Find your favorite candy on the chart and see how it stacks up.
Many labels suggest two or three fun-size bars as one serving. One fun-size Snickers bar has 80 calories, 4 fat grams and 10.5 grams of carbohydrate. A regular-size Snickers (2 ounces) has 271 calories, 13.6 grams of fat, 34.5 grams of carbohydrate. Eating three small bars is almost the same as eating one full-size bar.
I took a casual poll among friends to determine the favorite Halloween candy. It turns out there are as many favorites as there are varieties. Many adults prefer some form of chocolate, with peanut-butter cups being popular. Kids like chocolate too, but prefer sugary Skittles, Gummy Worms, SweeTarts and Smarties. All ages like candy corn.
Enjoy your candy this Halloween, but try some of these strategies to help keep it under control. Remember, everything in moderation.
• Buy candy at the last minute, so you won't eat it all before the trick-or-treaters come. Buy candy you don't like, so you won't be tempted in the first place.
• Set a limit of what candy you and your family eat each day. Don't throw away the wrappers so you can keep track of what's eaten.
• Don't buy candy on sale the day after Halloween unless it has a specific purpose. It makes great stocking stuffers, but hide it with the presents so you won't be tempted.
• Donate leftovers to a worthy cause. Know anyone collecting candy for the troops? But don't take it to work. Those who have successfully removed temptation at home may not appreciate the renewed challenge.
• Some people opt to give out healthful treats instead of candy. Consider individual packs of pretzels, raisins, cheese and crackers, sugar-free gum, or healthful granola bars.
• Nonfood items are also gaining popularity. Some treats you may see are temporary tattoos, stickers, pencils, holiday erasers, small plastic toys, plastic jewelry, bubbles or glowsticks. You can even wrap up small amounts of loose change.
I have one friend who gives out full-size candy bars, and has yet to have his house toilet-papered or egged. Double-check your treat choices with a pint-sized expert so you won't get tricked.
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The Chiropractic Rehab Center of Northern Kentucky provides nutrition counseling and offers a Computerized Nutritional Health Scan for only $25!
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Don't Base Your Diet on Nutritional Myths
We’ve all heard certain “facts” about nutrition so many times that we take them at face value, no longer questioning their validity. I’m going to knock a hole in a few of the things we “know” to be true about food.
Let’s start with the food that’s hardest to avoid: sugar. Those who’ve ever attempted the Atkins Diet or simply tried to avoid sugar probably got a rude awakening when they started reading labels. Sugar is hiding everywhere: lunch meat, ketchup, salad dressings. The average person in the U.S. consumes about “128 pounds” a year, or 34 teaspoons a day. Super-size fountain drink, anyone?
But what about sugar causing hyperactivity in kids? Controlled studies prove that’s false. And doesn’t eating sugar put a person at risk for diabetes? No. What causes diabetes is lack of activity, being overweight and a high-calorie diet. Diabetes patients have to cut way down on sugar, but just don’t go there.
Perhaps you’ve heard that brown sugar is healthier than white sugar. Sorry to disappoint, but brown sugar is white granulated sugar with molasses added. The mineral content between the two is insignificant at the end of the day.
Sugar is a refined food that’s been stripped of fiber, water, vitamins and minerals. Avoid foods that list a variant of it as its first three ingredients. This includes dextrose, lactose, sucrose and maltose. Sugar is calories without nutrients, so picture that 128-pound pile and try to make a dent in it.
The “brown vs. white” myth has carried over into the egg department as well. While they may look more natural, brown eggs have no additional nutritional benefits over white. Nor are they higher quality or more flavorful. Hen color determines the eggshell color. White feather hens lay white eggs; red feather hens lay brown eggs.
While we’re on the subject of protein, I’ll dispel a few other myths.
Low-carb diets will cause temporary weight loss but are not a good long-term idea. You may end up ingesting too much cholesterol, which ups the risk of heart disease. Too few fruits and whole grains can lead to a lack of fiber and constipation. Too few carbs can also make a person feel tired, weak or nauseous. Being wobbly at a party can really detract from a girl’s beautiful size 6 cocktail dress.
Another risk of too few carbs is the buildup of ketones in your blood. The kickoff of the Atkins diet is designed to put your body “in ketosis” … but over time, these ketones cause the body to produce a lot of uric acid, a risk factor for joint swelling (gout) and kidney stones. You’ll also notice your new bad breath, and your friends may too.
Ketosis makes the body use fat instead of carbs as an energy source. The weight you lose may well be lean muscle and water. So much better to reduce calories, fat and exercise.
Final myth: cabbage soup and grapefruit burn fat. Nope, sorry, reread the last few paragraphs. You’ll just lose water weight, lean muscle and feel tired and queasy. And that’s the truth!
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Elaine Hastings
Saturday, October 23, 2010
10 Tips For Your Fitness During the Fall
I love the Fall weather, I think that it is the best weather from the Four Seasons. Here are some nice tips to take advantage of Fall to improve your health.
1. Take advantage of the weather. Fall can be a treat for the senses: the crisp air, apple picking, pumpkin carving, a gorgeous canopy of fall foliage, and the crunch of leaves underfoot. These months are a great time to exercise outdoors and enjoy cooler temperatures. Walking, hiking and cycling are all awesome in the fall.
2. Think outside the box. Always wanted to learn to tap dance? Attempt to box? Master the jump rope? Ask any schoolchild: Fall is a great time to learn something new.
Many classes at gyms and elsewhere get started in the fall, so look around and see if something intrigues you.
3. Be an active TV watcher. Many people get geared up for fall premieres of their favorite television shows. If you’re going to sit down and watch hours of TV, get moving. Make a date with exercise and TV.
While you watch, you can walk or run in place, do standing lunges, do tricep dips off the couch, or lift weights. During commercials, do push-ups or sit-ups. In a one-hour show, you probably have close to 20 minutes worth of commercial interruption.
4. Integrate exercise into your life. You already know the obvious suggestions: park farther away from your destination; take stairs instead of elevators; take a walk during your lunch break.
5. Rejuvenate yourself. Fall is the time to rejuvenate body, mind and spirit.
6. Remember the 30-day rule. It takes about four weeks for the body to adapt to lifestyle changes. That’s why people who give up on their fitness programs tend to do so within the first 30 days.
7. Strive for the 3 Cs. "Commitment, Convenience, and Consistency “the three Cs”, having all three will lead to a successful fitness program.
8. Deal with darkness. The best way to enjoy fall is to exercise outdoors. But it is getting darker earlier, and staying dark later in the morning, so be smart and safe.
9. Dress in layers. When exercising outside, layer your clothing. Before your body warms up, you may feel chilled, but once the blood gets pumping, you’ll feel overdressed.
These days, there’s no lack of great weather gear. I recommend clothing with wicking, often called “DriFit". This fabric wicks moisture away from your skin so you’re not exercising with wet fabric hanging on you.
10. Find your motivation. People are motivated by different things. It’s important to first discover what your individual goals are, whether it’s losing weight, strengthening and toning, or preparing for a race or event.
www.NKYChiropractor.com
(859) 331-9566
1. Take advantage of the weather. Fall can be a treat for the senses: the crisp air, apple picking, pumpkin carving, a gorgeous canopy of fall foliage, and the crunch of leaves underfoot. These months are a great time to exercise outdoors and enjoy cooler temperatures. Walking, hiking and cycling are all awesome in the fall.
2. Think outside the box. Always wanted to learn to tap dance? Attempt to box? Master the jump rope? Ask any schoolchild: Fall is a great time to learn something new.
Many classes at gyms and elsewhere get started in the fall, so look around and see if something intrigues you.
3. Be an active TV watcher. Many people get geared up for fall premieres of their favorite television shows. If you’re going to sit down and watch hours of TV, get moving. Make a date with exercise and TV.
While you watch, you can walk or run in place, do standing lunges, do tricep dips off the couch, or lift weights. During commercials, do push-ups or sit-ups. In a one-hour show, you probably have close to 20 minutes worth of commercial interruption.
4. Integrate exercise into your life. You already know the obvious suggestions: park farther away from your destination; take stairs instead of elevators; take a walk during your lunch break.
5. Rejuvenate yourself. Fall is the time to rejuvenate body, mind and spirit.
6. Remember the 30-day rule. It takes about four weeks for the body to adapt to lifestyle changes. That’s why people who give up on their fitness programs tend to do so within the first 30 days.
7. Strive for the 3 Cs. "Commitment, Convenience, and Consistency “the three Cs”, having all three will lead to a successful fitness program.
8. Deal with darkness. The best way to enjoy fall is to exercise outdoors. But it is getting darker earlier, and staying dark later in the morning, so be smart and safe.
9. Dress in layers. When exercising outside, layer your clothing. Before your body warms up, you may feel chilled, but once the blood gets pumping, you’ll feel overdressed.
These days, there’s no lack of great weather gear. I recommend clothing with wicking, often called “DriFit". This fabric wicks moisture away from your skin so you’re not exercising with wet fabric hanging on you.
10. Find your motivation. People are motivated by different things. It’s important to first discover what your individual goals are, whether it’s losing weight, strengthening and toning, or preparing for a race or event.
www.NKYChiropractor.com
(859) 331-9566
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
10 Tips For Your Fall Fitness
Here are some nice tips to take advantage of Fall to improve your health.
1. Take advantage of the weather. Fall can be a treat for the senses: the crisp air, apple picking, pumpkin carving, a gorgeous canopy of fall foliage, and the crunch of leaves underfoot. These months are a great time to exercise outdoors and enjoy cooler temperatures.
Walking, hiking and cycling are all awesome in the fall.
2. Think outside the box. Always wanted to learn to tap dance? Attempt to box? Master the jump rope? Ask any schoolchild: Fall is a great time to learn something new.
Many classes at gyms and elsewhere get started in the fall, so look around and see if something intrigues you.
3. Be an active TV watcher. Many people get geared up for fall premieres of their favorite television shows. If you’re going to sit down and watch hours of TV, get moving, make a date with exercise and TV.
While you watch, you can walk or run in place, do standing lunges, do tricep dips off the couch, or lift weights. During commercials, do push-ups or sit-ups. In a one-hour show, you probably have close to 20 minutes worth of commercial interruption.
4. Integrate exercise into your life. You already know the obvious suggestions: park farther away from your destination; take stairs instead of elevators; take a walk during your lunch break.
5. Rejuvenate yourself. Fall is the time to rejuvenate body, mind and spirit.
6. Remember the 30-day rule. “‘It takes about four weeks for the body to adapt to lifestyle changes. That’s why people who give up on their fitness programs tend to do so within the first 30 days.
7. Strive for the 3 C's: commitment, convenience, and consistency “the three Cs”. Having all three will lead to a successful fitness program.
8. Deal with darkness. The best way to enjoy fall is to exercise outdoors. But it is getting darker earlier, and staying dark later in the morning, so be smart and safe.
9. Dress in layers. When exercising outside, layer your clothing. Before your body warms up, you may feel chilled, but once the blood gets pumping, you’ll feel overdressed.
These days, there’s no lack of great weather gear. Freytag and Price recommend clothing with wicking, often called “DriFit.”‘ This fabric wicks moisture away from your skin so you’re not exercising with wet fabric hanging on you.
10. Find your motivation. “People are motivated by different things. It’s important to first discover what your individual goals are, whether it’s losing weight, strengthening and toning, or preparing for a race or event.
www.NKYChiropractor.com
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1. Take advantage of the weather. Fall can be a treat for the senses: the crisp air, apple picking, pumpkin carving, a gorgeous canopy of fall foliage, and the crunch of leaves underfoot. These months are a great time to exercise outdoors and enjoy cooler temperatures.
Walking, hiking and cycling are all awesome in the fall.
2. Think outside the box. Always wanted to learn to tap dance? Attempt to box? Master the jump rope? Ask any schoolchild: Fall is a great time to learn something new.
Many classes at gyms and elsewhere get started in the fall, so look around and see if something intrigues you.
3. Be an active TV watcher. Many people get geared up for fall premieres of their favorite television shows. If you’re going to sit down and watch hours of TV, get moving, make a date with exercise and TV.
While you watch, you can walk or run in place, do standing lunges, do tricep dips off the couch, or lift weights. During commercials, do push-ups or sit-ups. In a one-hour show, you probably have close to 20 minutes worth of commercial interruption.
4. Integrate exercise into your life. You already know the obvious suggestions: park farther away from your destination; take stairs instead of elevators; take a walk during your lunch break.
5. Rejuvenate yourself. Fall is the time to rejuvenate body, mind and spirit.
6. Remember the 30-day rule. “‘It takes about four weeks for the body to adapt to lifestyle changes. That’s why people who give up on their fitness programs tend to do so within the first 30 days.
7. Strive for the 3 C's: commitment, convenience, and consistency “the three Cs”. Having all three will lead to a successful fitness program.
8. Deal with darkness. The best way to enjoy fall is to exercise outdoors. But it is getting darker earlier, and staying dark later in the morning, so be smart and safe.
9. Dress in layers. When exercising outside, layer your clothing. Before your body warms up, you may feel chilled, but once the blood gets pumping, you’ll feel overdressed.
These days, there’s no lack of great weather gear. Freytag and Price recommend clothing with wicking, often called “DriFit.”‘ This fabric wicks moisture away from your skin so you’re not exercising with wet fabric hanging on you.
10. Find your motivation. “People are motivated by different things. It’s important to first discover what your individual goals are, whether it’s losing weight, strengthening and toning, or preparing for a race or event.
www.NKYChiropractor.com
www.CrescentSpringsChiropractic.com
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
The Last Straw!
The problem with lifestyle-caused diseases is that the damage happens slowly, often without even a hint of a symptom. Instead, like money in a savings account, it grows with compound interest.
We see this all the time. When the symptoms finally show up and we get the call, the most common refrain is, 'But I didn't do anything.' Sure, bending down to pick up the newspaper shouldn't reduce a grown man to tears. But it was the countless years of ignoring the nagging aches and pains that did the damage. Bending over was merely the last straw.
Ironically, the same people who subscribe to the "don't-fix-it-if-it's-not-broken" philosophy will fuss over their lawns, baby their car with fresh oil and filter and religiously replace their smoke detector batteries. So, why is a simple, "Honey, I think you should go in for a checkup" met with a determined and unexplainable resistance?!
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We see this all the time. When the symptoms finally show up and we get the call, the most common refrain is, 'But I didn't do anything.' Sure, bending down to pick up the newspaper shouldn't reduce a grown man to tears. But it was the countless years of ignoring the nagging aches and pains that did the damage. Bending over was merely the last straw.
Ironically, the same people who subscribe to the "don't-fix-it-if-it's-not-broken" philosophy will fuss over their lawns, baby their car with fresh oil and filter and religiously replace their smoke detector batteries. So, why is a simple, "Honey, I think you should go in for a checkup" met with a determined and unexplainable resistance?!
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Thursday, September 9, 2010
The Flu Scare!!! What Can You Do?
Well, the scare machine was in full gear in 2009. The H1N1 flu virus was a killer pandemic strain that was going to decimate the earth's population in short order. The pharmaceutical companies couldn't make their injectable potions fast enough. It was a real crisis. NOT.
Latest research in the Journal of the American Medical Association states that the swine flu virus actually had a lower risk of serious symptoms compared to the seasonal flu. And yes, that includes children.
Halfway around the world, at the Jikei University School of Medicine in Tokyo, research on Vitamin D supplementation and the flu was carried out on school children. This was a double blind, placebo controlled study. Children given Vitamin D supplements during the height of the 2009 flu season had a 42% less risk for coming down with the flu than those that did not.
Back at home the CDC is now recommending that everyone above the age of 6 get the new flu shot which combines the H1N1 and a couple of other strains of flu. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of the flu shot on a good year is about 30%. According to the research, Vitamin D supplements reduces the risk of flu by 42%. Why isn't the CDC recommending Vitamin D? You would have to ask them.
Keep this in mind. Vitamin D supplements [D3] are important. It's a real immune booster. But your body makes its own Vitamin D when you go outside and don't slather your skin with sun block. So why not do both? Turn off the TV, game consoles and computers and send the kids outside to play. What a concept! And while they're discovering the outside world, get a little sun yourself!
If you would like to stock up on your Pharmacutical-Grade Vitamin D Supplements (pure and only available through Health Care Professionals - the best vitamins and supplements that you can buy), call our office at (859) 331-9566 (Press Option 1, then Option 5).
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Latest research in the Journal of the American Medical Association states that the swine flu virus actually had a lower risk of serious symptoms compared to the seasonal flu. And yes, that includes children.
Halfway around the world, at the Jikei University School of Medicine in Tokyo, research on Vitamin D supplementation and the flu was carried out on school children. This was a double blind, placebo controlled study. Children given Vitamin D supplements during the height of the 2009 flu season had a 42% less risk for coming down with the flu than those that did not.
Back at home the CDC is now recommending that everyone above the age of 6 get the new flu shot which combines the H1N1 and a couple of other strains of flu. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of the flu shot on a good year is about 30%. According to the research, Vitamin D supplements reduces the risk of flu by 42%. Why isn't the CDC recommending Vitamin D? You would have to ask them.
Keep this in mind. Vitamin D supplements [D3] are important. It's a real immune booster. But your body makes its own Vitamin D when you go outside and don't slather your skin with sun block. So why not do both? Turn off the TV, game consoles and computers and send the kids outside to play. What a concept! And while they're discovering the outside world, get a little sun yourself!
If you would like to stock up on your Pharmacutical-Grade Vitamin D Supplements (pure and only available through Health Care Professionals - the best vitamins and supplements that you can buy), call our office at (859) 331-9566 (Press Option 1, then Option 5).
www.NKYChiropractor.com
Interested in a Relaxing HydroMassage? What is a HydroMassage?
To find out visit: www.AdvancedWellnessStudio.com
Then, if you want a complimentary HydroMassage visit:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Crescent-Springs-KY/Advanced-Wellness-Studio/142044489143206?v=app_4949752878
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Increase Your Energy Level With Water
Water is life and our body cell consists of 90% water. It is the most necessary element for survival next to air.
Water is required for the elimination of toxins and waste through the digestive system, lymph system, liver, kidneys, and sweat glands. It also promotes metabolism, provides oxygen to cells, and fills spaces inside/between cells for healthy skin & toned muscle.
Deficiencies in water can result in excess body fat, poor muscle tone, digestive diseases, muscle pain, and water-retention. And being dehydrated can really increase stress, further impacting your health.
The amount of water that your body eliminates each day is somewhere between 1 and 3 liters, the equivalent of four to thirteen 8 oz. glasses of water per day. The US FDA recommends that women drink 11 glasses and men drink 16 glasses of water each day to stay hydrated.
So, how much water do you need to drink? The general recommendation is that you should consume 1/2 ounce per pound of body weight (30ml/kg) per day (that’s ten eight-ounce glasses for a 160 pound person), unless you are athletically active, in which case you should drink 2/3 ounces per pound (13 to 14 glasses a day at 160 lbs of body wieght).
Other Sources
Part of your daily water consumption may also be from foods and juices. A bowl of oatmeal, or a cup of soup, provides 8 oz. of water. A serving of broccoli or spinach, or a cup of rice, provides 5 oz. of water. Many fresh vegetables and fruits contain 3-5 oz. of water. For example, an apple or a pear contain 5 oz.
Other foods are not as hydrating, such as an egg, which provides about an ounce of water, or a slice of pizza, providing only about an ounce. Snacking on chips provides virtually none.
Some people argue that tea, soft drinks and coffee do not count, however this is in itself arguable. Although these contain caffeine, a known diuretic, which cause the body to expel a small amount of moisture, they do still provide additional fluids.
Juices are also ok, but one should keep in mind the amount of fructose concentrated in a glass of juice. The body has a lot of work to do to process the sugar that is concentrated in a glass of juice. When eating a piece of fruit, the liver has time to process the fructose into energy, but when consuming a single glass of juice, which may contain the fructose of up to six pieces of fruit, the liver becomes taxed and turns most of that fructose into fat.
Distilled, purified or reverse-osmosis water is still water. It is the H2O we’re talking about here as a requirement. However, reverse-osmosis water in particular is devoid of essential minerals that we commonly get from water as one primary source. In this case these minerals must be supplemented.
Signs of Dehydration
Two indicators of advancing dehydration are headaches, and dark colored urine. Thirst is a good indicator of the early stages of dehydration, and you should drink if you are thirsty.
Some suggestions have been made that by the time you feel thirsty you are already dehydrated, but your body creates the sensation of thirst when your body is still within normal hydration limits. However if you are actively exercising you should make it a point to stay ahead of the thirst so that the dehydration does not get ahead of you as you are sweating.
So staying hydrated is not as difficult as one might think. An extra glass or two over what you normally consume in food and fluids may be enough.
But you definitely don’t want to drink yourself into being over hydrated. This can cause hyponatremia, a shortage of sodium and other essential minerals in the bloodstream. This is particularly dangerous during exercise, because these minerals are excreted through the sweat glands. And because these minerals are necessary for maintaining brain and heart functions, deficiencies can cause serious problems (see the post in this blog on Essential Minerals).
In selection of your source of water, filtered water is best, to remove chlorine and associated chloroform, and fluoride. A healthy addition to filtered water is VitaEnhanced Water, which can be added by 1 oz. per gallon to provide an alkalized water source, with added benefits of being ionized.
Also, your energy can increase tremendously when you begin to properly hydrate yourself.
Keep hydrated and stay healthy!
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Buying School Supplies? Backpacks Can Cause Back Pain
Backpack misuse leads to chronic back pain. Back pain is pervasive among American adults, but a new and disturbing trend is emerging. Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations, and the use of overweight backpacks is a contributing factor, according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that backpack-related injuries sent more than 7,000 people to the emergency room in 2001 alone.
"In my own practice, I have noticed a marked increase in the number of young children who are complaining about back, neck and shoulder pain," said Dr. Scott Bautch, a member of the ACA's Council on Occupational Health. "The first question I ask these patients is, 'Do you carry a backpack to school?' Almost always, the answer is 'yes.'"
This new back pain trend among youngsters isn't surprising when you consider the disproportionate amounts of weight they carry in their backpacks - often slung over just one shoulder. According to Dr. Bautch, a recent study conducted in Italy found that the average child carries a backpack that would be the equivalent of a 39-pound burden for a 176-pound man, or a 29-pound load for a 132-pound woman. Of those children carrying heavy backpacks to school, 60 percent had experienced back pain as a result.
According to Dr. Bautch, preliminary results of studies being conducted in France show that the longer a child wears a backpack, the longer it takes for a curvature or deformity of the spine to correct itself. "The question that needs to be addressed next is, 'Does it ever return to normal?'" Dr. Bautch added.
The results of these types of studies are especially important as more and more school districts - many of them in urban areas - remove lockers from the premises, forcing students to carry their books with them all day long.
The problem has become so widespread, in fact, that the California State Assembly passed legislation that would force school districts to develop ways of reducing the weight of students' backpacks. Similar legislation is being considered in New Jersey as well. The ACA believes that limiting the backpack's weight to no more than 10 percent of the child's body weight and urging the use of ergonomically correct backpacks are possible solutions.
What Can You Do?
The ACA offers the following tips to help prevent the needless pain that backpack misuse could cause the students in your household.
Make sure your child's backpack weighs no more than 5 to 10 percent of his or her body weight. A heavier backpack will cause your child to bend forward in an attempt to support the weight on his or her back, rather than on the shoulders, by the straps.
The backpack should never hang more than four inches below the waistline. A backpack that hangs too low increases the weight on the shoulders, causing your child to lean forward when walking.
A backpack with individualized compartments helps in positioning the contents most effectively. Make sure that pointy or bulky objects are packed away from the area that will rest on your child's back.
Bigger is not necessarily better. The more room there is in a backpack, the more your child will carry-and the heavier the backpack will be.
Urge your child to wear both shoulder straps. Lugging the backpack around by one strap can cause the disproportionate shift of weight to one side, leading to neck and muscle spasms, as well as low-back pain.
Wide, padded straps are very important. Non-padded straps are uncomfortable, and can dig into your child's shoulders.
The shoulder straps should be adjustable so the backpack can be fitted to your child's body. Straps that are too loose can cause the backpack to dangle uncomfortably and cause spinal misalignment and pain.
If the backpack is still too heavy, talk to your child's teacher. Ask if your child could leave the heaviest books at school, and bring home only lighter hand-out materials or workbooks.
Although the use of rollerpacks - or backpacks on wheels - has become popular in recent years, the ACA is now recommending that they be used cautiously and on a limited basis by only those students who are not physically able to carry a backpack. Some school districts have begun banning the use of rollerpacks because they clutter hallways, resulting in dangerous trips and falls.
Chiropractic Care Can Help...
If you or your child experiences any pain or discomfort resulting from backpack use, call your doctor of chiropractic. Doctors of chiropractic are licensed and trained to diagnose and treat patients of all ages and will use a gentler type of treatment for children. In addition, doctors of chiropractic can also prescribe exercises designed to help children develop strong muscles, along with instruction in good nutrition, posture and sleeping habits.
Chiropractic Rehab Center of NKY
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What is Spinal Decompression?
Spinal Decompression therapy has saved many people from spinal surgery. If you or a loved one are suffering from a degenerated or herniated disc, don't risk surgery until you have explored safe and effective spinal decompression.
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Calm Your Headaches With Cherries!
That's right. Cherries contain powerful plant compounds called anthocyanins that block inflammation so effectively, eating them works as well as aspirin at easing tension headaches.
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Exercise is a KEY to Happiness
Research shows that people who exercise are healthier, more energetic, think more clearly, sleep better, and have delayed onset of dementia. They get relief from anxiety and mild depression. They perform better at work.
Also, although it’s tempting to flop down on the couch when you’re feeling exhausted, exercise is actually a great way to boost energy levels. Feeling tired is a reason to exercise, not a reason to skip exercise.
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Also, although it’s tempting to flop down on the couch when you’re feeling exhausted, exercise is actually a great way to boost energy levels. Feeling tired is a reason to exercise, not a reason to skip exercise.
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Monday, July 26, 2010
Exercise Can Be - GASP - Fun!!!
Wondering what to do on a Saturday afternoon? Looking for an activity that suits the entire family? Get physical!
Physical activity doesn't have to be drudgery. Take a ballroom dancing class. Check out a local climbing wall or hiking trail. Push your kids on the swings or climb with them on the jungle gym. Plan a neighborhood kickball or touch football game. Find a physical activity you enjoy, and go for it. If you get bored, try something new.
If you're moving, it counts!
Dr. Gary Callioni
www.NKYchiropractor.com
Physical activity doesn't have to be drudgery. Take a ballroom dancing class. Check out a local climbing wall or hiking trail. Push your kids on the swings or climb with them on the jungle gym. Plan a neighborhood kickball or touch football game. Find a physical activity you enjoy, and go for it. If you get bored, try something new.
If you're moving, it counts!
Dr. Gary Callioni
www.NKYchiropractor.com
Friday, July 23, 2010
How to Jumpstart Your Fitness Plan
Tip #1 - Set Goals
Creating new challenges is imperative to keeping you motivated. Motivation is critical if you are to ever get up off that couch and move. When you set your fitness goals, you need to be realistic. If you make a goal that is impossible or extremely difficult to make, you will get discouraged and possibly quit all together.
Break your goals up. Create a list for short term goals and one for long term goals. An example of a short term goal is to run a small race in 6 months, while a long term goal is to run a marathon within 18 months. Having a long term goal will keep you moving towards that goal once your short term goals have been met.
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Creating new challenges is imperative to keeping you motivated. Motivation is critical if you are to ever get up off that couch and move. When you set your fitness goals, you need to be realistic. If you make a goal that is impossible or extremely difficult to make, you will get discouraged and possibly quit all together.
Break your goals up. Create a list for short term goals and one for long term goals. An example of a short term goal is to run a small race in 6 months, while a long term goal is to run a marathon within 18 months. Having a long term goal will keep you moving towards that goal once your short term goals have been met.
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