The link below has a great article explaining why you need Chiropractic in your life! Please feel free to read this article and contact us at 530-350-7314 with any questions or to book your free 15 minute consultation today!
http://drmaj.com/9-reasons-to-see-a-chiropractor/
Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids/Fish Oil
Should you take a fish oil supplement and how much should you take?
A daily intake of less than 2.7 g EPA plus docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is “insufficient for an anti-inflammatory effect.” (So you need to take at least 2.7 grams of DHA and EPA)
Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids/ EPA & DHA have many therapeutic and preventive effects. The following are benefits from a diet enriched with Omega 3 Essential fatty Acids and the associated medical journal.
Improves Neurology- Participants who consumed fish once per week or more had 60% less risk of Alzheimer disease compared with those who rarely or never ate fish in a model adjusted for age and other risk factors. Archives of Neurology; Vol. 60 No. 7; pp. 940-946; July 2003
“Marine omega-3 PUFA may affect speed and cognition through inflammation,because they act as anti-inflammatory agents by inhibiting the synthesis of cytokines and mitogens.” NEUROLOGY January 27, 2004; 62:275
Improves Cardiovascular System This article adds to the evidence of the cardiovascular protective benefits of n-3. Decreased evidence of arrhythmias, fibrillation, and stabilization of cardiac electrical depolarization Circulation. 2002;105: 1897-1903. (April 23, 2002)
Improves Athletic Performance Both n-3 fatty acids and exercise increase oxygen delivery to the heart muscle “so that the heart does not have to work as hard to get the oxygen it needs for work.”
Current Sports Medicine Reports July 2007, 6:230–236
Improved Concentration In Autistic Patients “Parents of children with autism who supplemented their children with omega-3 rich fish oils reported improvements in general health, sleeping patterns, cognitive and motor skills, concentration, eye contact, and sociability, as well as reductions in irritability, aggression and hyperactivity.”
DHA or the EPA–ARA [arachadonic acid] ratio might control aggression through depressing the noradrenergic system. [A very important adjunct to chiropractic spinal adjustments, as we have reviewed articles that suggest that chiropractic spinal adjustments also inhibit the noradrenergic system.] Biological Psychiatry August 22, 2006
Decreased Risk of Cancer “Incorporation of n-3 fatty acids has been shown to suppress the production of COX 2 and can reduce the inflammatory response by changing the types of eicosanoids that are produced.” Inflammation has been associated with cancer promotion, and reduced inflammation has shown promise as a cancer prevention strategy. Journal of Nutrition The American Society for Nutritional Sciences; 134:3427S-3430S December 2004
Results suggest that fish consumption could be associated with decreased risk of prostate cancer.
The Lancet Volume 357, June 2, 2001, pp. 1764-1766
Decreased Inflammation Both natural and synthetic corticosteroids decreased healing capabilities, decreased the normal immune response, and have significant bone and gastric side effects. A deficiency in omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA, will result in a deficiency of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins.
Chiropractic is Better than Two Blood Pressure Medications
WebMD Health States: Chiropractic Reduces Blood Pressure
Atlas vertebra realignment and achievement of arterial pressure goal in
hypertensive patients: a pilot study Journal of Human Hypertension March 2, 2007
This study included 50 patients with stage 1 hypertension/high blood pressure in a Chicago hospital. One group of patients were carefully examined and x-rayed. They were given a specific adjustment to their upper cervical spine. The other group of patients was given a sham/fake adjustment. The study concluded that restoration of Atlas alignment (the group of patients that received the adjustment) is associated with marked and sustained reductions in blood pressure similar to the use of two-drug combination therapy.
George Backus M.D. “What is clear is that misalignment of the Atlas vertebra (cervical spine) can be determined by assessment of the alignment of the pelvic crests. This should be considered in those who have a history of hypertension and require multiple medications for treatment. Additionally, it should be considered in those with refractory hypertension and a history of neck injuries, independent of the presence of pain.
Note that pain was not present in any of the patients randomized in this study.”
THIS STUDY SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING:
1) Very small displacements of the cervical spine can adversely affect blood pressure.
2) Very small displacements of the cervical spine affect supine leg length.
3) Very small displacements of the cervical can affect upright spinal and pelvic posture and the symmetry of left-right weight bearing.
1) Anatomical abnormalities of the cervical spine at the level of the Atlas vertebra are associated with relative ischemia of the brainstem circulation and increased blood pressure.
2) The precise chiropractic spinal adjustments delivered in this study were able to produce important reductions in both systolic (17 mm HG) and diastolic (10 mm Hg) blood pressure that was sustainable over an 8 week period with “no adverse effects.”
3) Restoration of Atlas alignment is associated with marked and sustained reductions in BP similar to the use of two-drug combination therapy.
4) “Minor misalignment of the Atlas vertebra can potentially injure, impair, compress and/or compromise brainstem neural pathways.”
5) “Changes in the anatomical position of the Atlas vertebra and resultant changes in the circulation of the vertebral artery lend itself to worsening of hypertension.”
What You Must Know About Car Accidents
Car accidents, on almost every occasion, provide miserable experiences for both parties involved. Often, individuals are left wondering where to go for help. Some reluctantly go to the hospital, expecting answers and symptomatic relief, only to leave in just as much pain as when they went in. Pain killers, muscle relaxants, and soft braces are given as one prepares for an unknown future.
Other people take a different approach as they decide to skip care all together, because they are afraid of who will cover their costs if they do go to a health professional.
“Confused” is often the word used by most patients in our office when describing the aftermath of a car accident. This paper is to only provide you with a few details about motor vehicle accident
Following a car accident make sure to:
If you need help, make sure you get it (this is why you pay for auto-insurance/medical insurance).
Following a car accident, the opposite party’s insurance carrier will contact you. Many will use scare tactics to persuade individuals from getting help. Often stating:
Insurance case worker’s sole purpose is to save their company money.
When talking with the opposite parties insurance company, you can give them the necessary information needed, or you can wait. Often a lawyer might be used to communicate on your behalf no matter how mild the accident. Most lawyers will only be paid if you receive a settlement. A lot of individuals get scared when the term lawyer is used. People think of courthouses, stacks of paperwork, or spending long hours rehearsing statements. This is far from the truth. A very small percentage of car accidents end up making to court (most the time when someone is disabled for life or needing extensive care for injuries). Attorney’s make sure that you are compensated for healthcare, auto restoration, future issues, lost work and much more. Individuals seem to relax more when they have a lawyer representing them and their interests. In our office we can point you to the right lawyer, or you can use someone that you may know.
In our office we accept three forms of payment for personal injury cases.
Do not base your health upon the severity of the car accident, damage to the car, or how fast you were going.
| Vehicle Size and Speed Quote
“Acceleration depends on the force applied and the inertia of the vehicle that has been struck. The force is dependent upon the weight and speed of the striking vehicle, so that a streetcar traveling as 3 mph can apply as much force and initiate the same degree of acceleration as a compact car traveling at 40 mph.” |
Vehicle Damage v. Passenger Injury
“The amount of damage sustained by the car bears little relationship to the force applies. To take an extreme example: If the car was struck in concrete, the damage sustained might be very great but the occupants would not be injured because the car could not move forward, whereas, on inc, the damage to the car could be slight but the injuries sustained might be severe because of the rapid accelerations permitted.” |
AMAZING FACTS ABOUT CAR ACCIDENTS
The saying often goes “if it is not broken don’t fix it.” There are two errors in logic seen in people that have experienced a motor vehicle accident.
First, people tend to wait until they’re in pain before they seek help. This can be costly because issues might take longer to heal; their injury heals with scar tissue. Often times patients don’t correlate their current complaints to an accident they had months before. If they do, insurance companies will push their will on the individuals, stating that the individual injuries occurred after their accident. The logic behind it is they were really hurt, they would have done something about it months ago.
Second, patients will base care upon symptoms (either not starting care or ending prematurely). Car accidents cause biomechanical issues (diminished mobility/restrictions). The latest scientific research shows that hypomobility/restrictions lead to nervous system, connective tissue, vascular, and physiological changes. These changes can be symptomatic (painful) or asymptomatic (with no pain).
Chiropractors provide a solution to these biomechanical issues where traditional medicine such as anti-inflammatories/ muscle relaxants will not. Increasing mobility by providing mobilization to the spine and surrounding soft tissue will help break up scar tissue, decrease muscle spasms, decrease pain fibers from firing, and help you obtain better, long-lasting, overall health.
I need to apologize. When I think about writing posts I sometimes write about things that people would least expect a chiropractor to help out with. Then I proceed to give information/research and videos to help people understand my point of view. I try to be brief because I don’t want individuals to be bored/falling a sleep to my blogs. The next three blog posts will be written about Sciatica (specifically during pregnancy), Neck/Upper Back/ Shoulder Pain, and lastly Carpal Tunnel. I see a lot of individuals (mainly from El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Placerville, and Folsom) for all types of reasons, but these three symptoms are common among my patients.
Beginning December 1st 2009, Fox Chiropractic is starting to perform D.O.T. (truck driver) physicals to obtain Class B licenses. The truck driver must be able to list all medications taken including pertinent information on required form. A copy of the form can be picked up at the Department of Transportation in your area. If needed our office can provide the necessary forms. A physical needs to be performed to make sure the driver is safe for the road. A examination includes the testing of: eyesight, blood pressure, urinalysis, heart/lung tests, musculoskeletal system, etc. Drivers should not take or drink coffee, energy drinks caffeinated soda, or anything else that would increase ones heart rate or blood pressure. Psychiatric medication must be passed off by the physician who gave the medication. Please stop by or call our office at 530-350-7314. We are conveniently located for drivers who want to make a quick stop right onside/off Highway 50 in Cameron Park. We see individuals from Pollock Pines, Placerville, El Dorado, Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and sometimes Sacramento.
There are times in your life when you contemplate about the overall picture more intensely. Funerals, graduations, church, or frightening experiences can lead you to these times. One of those situations happened tonight. I watched our head coach taken to the hospital do to heart complications, during the Freshman Ponderosa and Oak Ridge Football game. Our coach, Chic Bist seems to be doing all right as he rests in the hospital. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family and friends. I usually talk about health issues on this blog, but instead I would like to talk about Chic. I played for him like hundreds before me and after me. He is a big gruff man with a voice like no other, but inside he is a teddy bear with no serious bone in his body. I’ve watched him as he talks and interacts with parents and teachers and I see a man that loves his community and humanity in general. It seems whoever I talk to across El Dorado County they know Chic and love him. From special needs kids, to students and parents they all respect and love him. I consider him friend, and hope to coach with him in future years. But tonight I wanted to say thanks Coach for a wonderful year (7-2-1). I have watched you inspire many. I consider you a friend and admire your selflessness when it comes to others. I wish you a speedy recovery. Thanks for all those who helped tonight, and I am glad Dr. Vance, Dr. Wright, and many others were there to help someone we love so much.
Do you have shin splints, foot/ankle pain, bunyon formation, plantar faciaitis, knee and hip pain? Fox Chiropractic is please to bring ALINE orthotics to El Dorado County. I have found that these orthotics are not only the best but extremely affordable also. ALINE’s patented suspension system revolutionizes insole design and performance. By allowing your foot’s structures to move naturally AND providing unprecedented transverse arch support, the BFAST system allows balance, power and optimal lower leg alignment.
ALINE insoles support and shape your foot to enable optimal alignment in all phases of motion and activity. Powerful ribbed arch structures work together with flexible suspension zones to help align the entire leg from foot to hip. This decreases harmful forces on the feet, knees and ankles, while allowing maximum performance in sports… and in life.
Call or stop in for a free consultation to see if ALINE is right for you.
Acid Reflux is common symptom in adults as well as children. Acid reflux is when the contents of the stomach begin to back-up/ regurgitate into the esophagus/throat. This might lead to more serious things such as throat cancer. Various factors attribute to acid reflux including foods/drinks, antibiotics, stress, and the opening of the upper stomach (lower esophageal sphincter). In the World Journal of Gastroenterolgy in May 14, 2007, a preliminary study showed that neck issues can cause stomach problems.
“The mechanism of neck-stomach syndrome is that when the sympathetic
nerve is irritated by nerve roots, degenerated disc and facet joints disorders due to osteophytes, cervical muscle overexertion and/or injury, the irritation reaches to the brain cortex by nerve reflex and produces a higher or lower sympathetic irritability, and then results in multiple dysfunctions of the neck, upper limbs, cardiac and gastrointestinal reflexes, etc.”
This would mean that correcting neck issues can help in reducing acid reflux. To find out if we can help you with your neck problems please come in for a free consultation at no cost.
Easy explanation of what chiropractors deal with. Imagine if there was a miscommunication in the line? Our role is to gently and specifically remove the miscommunication allowing your body to receive all proper signals. Chiropractors restore normal communication. Come in for a free consultation to see if your spine is effecting your nervous systems ability to communicate with the rest of your body.