Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Natural approach to address seasonal flu

This is a commonly asked question in my office. I'd like to remind everyone that it is not the presence of germs that cause disease but the absence of STRONG immune system that allows one to be the suitable 'host' for that germ to reside. Common sense here tells us that instead of fighting a germ, one germ at a time, let's work on strengthening our immune system!
This is a multi-faceted approach and here is the list:
1. Sleep plenty (not necessarily the 8 hour rule-- we can't put everyone under one formula for goodness sake)
2. Eat less but quality food. That means meat too!!! Yes, quality meat is free roam, grass eating animal. None of that factory farm set up. Of course, organic veggies and fruit (you can have your own even in an apt.)
3. Take Olive Leaf Extract/ colostrum. I really like the first one because it is a major anti microbial
4. Organic Apple Cider viniger
5. Get adjusted by a Chiropractor. Your sympathetic nervous system ( a part of your autonomic nervous system) resides in your mid back and is in charge of disease. Mid back (Thoracic spine) adjustment will take care of that.
6. Vitamin D orally or a full body exposure to the sun for about 20 minutes a day if you live in OC
7. Vitamin A. This is another vitamin that has not hit the media yet but watch, it will!!
8. I like high doses of Vitamin C (non-Costco type please)!! My favorite is called Methoxyzyme and works like magic.
9. Do daily relaxation techniques like Theta or Meditation but whatever you choose, give yourself 10 minutes of your day. You are SO worth it.

That's all I can think of before going in to see patients:-)

Hugs and do know that you are in charge of your own health and life.
Dr S.


http://ensurewellness.com

Providing Chiropractic/Massage/Functional/Hormone therapy/Nutritional counseling/EFT/Cold Laser

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Is this a pinched nerve or something else?


Occasionally patients come in with the complaint of pinched nerve but most often it is not a true case of nerve impingement. The most common area is the neck with pain shooting down the upper back and arm and sometimes to the hand. There are multiple issues that can have similar symptoms that need to be ruled out. For instance since the nerves existing the neck region go to the muscles of the upper back and shoulder as well as the arm, forearm and hands, any IRRITATION (not necessarily impingement) in that area can lead to pain in those areas. Also, lactic acid build up can cause false pain in the region. While the first rib should start at the very first thoracic (mid back) vertebra, occasionally it may start where the last cervical (neck) vertebra ends. If the area is inflamed and the muscles are tight in that area, one may experience similar symptoms. The best thing to do is to come in and get checked. Depending on your examination, the cause of your problem (vs just the symptoms of your impingement) is addressed. At my office, I give life style recommendations, including proper sleeping methods (for that you'd need to bring in your pillow so I get to see how you use your pillow) are made so you don't feel the pain again.

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http://ensurewellness.com
Providing Chiropractic, Massage, Functional/Hormone therapy/Nutritional counseling/EFT/Cold Laser

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

I want to be healthy. How do I begin?

The fact that you have this question is a great start!! Every change comes with the desire to want to change. The key here is to get started, sustain the desire and make headways.
You increase your batting average if you surround yourself with people of like mind. Stop dealing with those who discourage you or think you are being silly and that 'if there is nothing broken, why fix it'!! Join meet up groups, spend an hour a day listening to or reading books on self improvement. I love Dr Dyer's books and personally listen to my collection of self improvement audios on my ipod in the car. You have to remember that everything of value is a process and not an event. As such, being healthy and staying healthy is a process to attain and then a process to keep. Where your attention goes, your energy flows so write down what your health goals are, review them daily and OWN them. The more you 'live' it, the longer you 'keep' it. Finally, dont beat yourself up if you dont make big jumps every single day. Do make 'some' improvement EVERY DAY though. Remember, one improvement, one day at a time will get you where you want to be before you know it. Good luck and do know that you can always reach me via email or call the office (see my office link below)

Be outrageous, courageous and contagious:-)

Dr S
http://www.chiropractor-irvine.com

Providing Chiropractic, Massage, Functional/Hormone therapy/Nutritional counseling/EFT/Cold Laser