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Is your back ache killing you? Here’s how to find an ultimate chiropractor!

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For most of us back aches aren’t serious problems that need doctors. This is the main reason why major chunk of the population ends up increasing it, leaving their bodies in acute aches which cannot be treated easily.

This is for your information, that back aches can lead you to major issues in life, if you do not work on them in a timely manner. Going to a chiropractor is the best way you can use to treat your pain related troubles.

Here’s how you can find an ultimate chiropractor for your back ache:

  • Use your computer for performing in depth research on the chiropractors that are available in your locality.
  • A lot of people today are suffering from major back and other kinds of aches. This makes it very clear that a great deal of population out of this lot must have used chiropractor for their treatments. Hence, take referrals. Taking recommendations from others will turn useful as they will let you frame a mindset on the basis of their honest reviews and comments.
  • Shortlist top notch hospitals and clinics. Many hospitals today offer this service. You can always browse their sites to learn more about them.
  • You can go for trial sessions. A lot of chiropractors offer free first sessions so that people can come and try what it feels like to experience this kind of therapy. A good one-hour session is enough for understanding whether or not it has done any good to you. Keep all these factors in mind while choosing the right person for you.
  • Your doctor must have the right kind of education. Years of practice are necessary. Since these therapies are based on hand movements and not on any sort of surgeries or medicines, you need to make sure that the chiropractor you choose for yourself has good command on his fingers and is skilful enough to provide you relief through only his touch.

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Why is finding a genuine doctor a significant job?

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We live in a time, where diseases and other chronic ailments are increasing at a very rapid speed. With this change, is taking place another change where even the number of doctors have come up to a very high level. But what will so many doctors do to the whole world, when only half of them are genuine and sincere towards their work?

Encountering a problem in your body can come across as a very disturbing news and the need to find a doctor for the same will double the problem for you because finding the right kind of doctor in a time like today is very challenging.

This is exactly why you need to find a genuine doctor for you. Since only such practitioners can heal you properly, it is important that you get the best for your treatment in order to not waste your money and time on the wrong ones.

Take a quick look at the undermentioned points to know why finding a genuine doctor is a significant job today and how can a professional one help you and your health extensively:

  • A fraud doctor will only look for ways to grab money from you. They might ask you to get a lot of tests done or might also call you for a great deal of sessions. This however will never do any good to you. Only one session if done a professional doctor has the ability to do wonders to your body. Hence pay attention when you look for a practitioner because a right one can put your health on the correct path easily and timely.
  • Problems like aches and pains take only a while in today’s time to get uncontrollable. This is the main reason why you must work on them in a timely manner so that they do not increase and create a further problem for you. Since genuine and sincere doctors, get to the root cause of your problem, they work on removing them from the base unlike the fraudulent therapists who can only put your pains at bay for a short span of time.

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Tips for Choosing a Chiropractor

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The spine is the most important part of the human body that keeps the human body in shape. The spine consists of small discs and bones that wear and tear over time. The bones and discs in the spine may also develop other problems because of several reasons. Spinal problems in fact have become very common. Back pain, neck pain, pain in the legs or even degeneration of the spine have become common problems that need to be addressed immediately so that these do not pose a problem for the other body parts.

There are many methods that can be used to treat spinal problems. These methods include medicines, exercises, surgical as well as non-surgical procedures. When it comes to treating spinal problems, chiropractors play a major role. Chiropractors undertake non-surgical approach to treating spinal problems. Chiropractors are basically health care professionals who manipulate the spine manually so that the various spinal problems can be dealt with and treated in an effective manner.

It is essential that a good chiropractor be selected for treating the spinal problems. Given below are a few tips that can help one choose the best chiropractor.

  • When choosing a chiropractor, one must ask for referrals from friends, family and medical professionals. One must check on the credentials of the chiropractor to be assured of the fact that he or she is trained enough to offer the necessary health-care.
  • When choosing a chiropractor, it is essential to check whether or not the chiropractor holds a valid license. It is also necessary to make sure that the chiropractor has the necessary skills, training as well as experience to offer chiropractic care. It is essential to also confirm that the chiropractor does not have a history of malpractices or disciplinary actions.
  • When hiring a chiropractor, one must also consider the skills that he or she possesses. It is essential to be assured of the fact that the chiropractor has communication skills so that he or she can understand the needs of the patients. A good chiropractor will also possess all the essential skills to use various methods of treating the problem and offering the right chiropractic care.
  • When choosing a chiropractor, one must also check the reviews and read what other patients have to say about the chiropractor. One must make sure to check the rating of the chiropractor on the basis of performance and level of customer satisfaction. One must always choose a chiropractor who has many positive reviews.

Innovative Spine Wellness is a wellness facility that believes in chiropractic treatment. We help people deal with their spinal problems using natural methods. For best chiropractor in Newmarket, you can rely on us. We make sure to find the cause of the spinal problem and deal with it in a manner that treats the problem completely.

Food for Spinal Health

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The health of the human body and its various parts is dependent upon the nutritional status of the body. The food that human body takes in directly affects the health of the different body parts. Malnutrition or a lack of essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in the body lead to health issues in the various body parts. The spine is the main stay of the human body and the food that is taken is affects the health of the spine directly.

There are certain foods that are essentially to be consumed to maintain a healthy spine. A balanced diet containing vitamins and other nutrients is essential to maintain the bone health. Food with proper nutrients when consumed strengthens the tissues of the spine and also ensures that the spinal muscles, bones and tissues do not get inflamed and cause spinal problems.

When the spinal cord does not get the necessary nutrients from the food consumed, the spine gets prone to various types of spinal ailments that may lead to various health issues. For a healthy spine, it is also essential to take in nutritional anti-inflammatory food. Some foods that are important for a healthy spine include:

  • Plant-based proteins: Plant-based proteins like lentils, beans, nuts and chia seeds provide the essential nutrients to the spine. These foods also do not cause any inflammation in the body. These foods also provide the essential anti-oxidants and fibers that help the spine to remain healthy.
  • Salmon, flaxseeds and seaweed: These foods are good for the health of the spine. These foods contain omega-3 fatty acids and provide the necessary nutrition to the spine. These foods also strengthen the bones and tissues of the spine thereby leading to a healthy spine.
  • Omega-9 fatty acids: Foods rich in omega-9 fatty acids like olive oil, sesame oil and avocados are very beneficial for the spinal health. These foods contain good fats and are also anti-inflammatory thereby leading to a healthy spine.
  • Deep green vegetables: Deep green vegetables like spinach, broccoli and kale can help to reduce inflammation and pain in the spine and also the spinal bones and muscles. These foods provide necessary nutrition to the spine to enable it to fight various types of ailments.
  • Complex carbohydrates: Complex carbohydrates like oatmeal and whole wheat bread are essential for the spine to fight inflammation.
  • Calcium rich foods: Foods rich in calcium like cheese, milk and yoghurt are very good for the spinal health. These foods strengthen the bones of the spine and make it healthy.

Innovative Spine and Wellness is dedicated to providing care to the spine. We work with people who face spinal problems and ensure that they overcome these problems effectively. We use the best technology and techniques to treat spinal problems.

Vitamin D – What’s so special about the ‘Sunshine Vitamin’ ?

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By Dr. Oakley

The real question is what is not special about Vitamin D! There has been great research performed on vitamin D over the last 10 years verifying how crucial it is for your overall health and wellbeing – it’s a secret cornerstone to your health!

Vitamin D is a hormone – NOT a vitamin!

Vitamin D is not a vitamin, it’s a hormone! A hormone is a molecule that can be created in the body and can send messages between different parts of the body. Recent research has discovered that “all cells, tissues and organs in the human body have vitamin D receptors, meaning that they await the arrival of the vitamin to perform various vital functions.”1

We don’t fully understand how vitamin D is involved in so many bodily processes – but it is! When your blood levels get low, more bodily processes are affected that will slowly and surely compromise your health.

Vitamin D prevents cancer

Vitamin D has been proven to prevent 16 different types of cancers!1 Considering that 1 in 3 people get cancer (this is now approaching 1 in 2 people) this alone is a stellar reason to supplement with vitamin D!

Dr. Rona discusses the fact that researchers have calculated that 600,000 cancer cases would be prevented each year by simply increasing the blood levels of vitamin D! That supplemental dose is estimated to be 5,000-10,000 IU/day.1

Both Dr. Rona1 as well as Dr. Kime2 have documented cases where their patients have cured their cancers by using vitamin D/sun tanning.

Vitamin D prevents stroke

Dr. Stefan Pilz, MD and colleagues followed over 3000 seniors for almost 8 years. They assessed their vitamin D levels and who had strokes over this time period. They found that those who were low in Vitamin D were significantly more likely to die from stroke. They conclude: “…vitamin D supplementation is a promising approach in the prevention of strokes.”3

Vitamin D is associated with diabetes

Vitamin D helps diabetes! Because vitamin D is involved with so many bodily processes it’s actually not surprising that those with diabetes are usually very deficient – I found this to be the case in a study we did on assessing the blood levels in 106 type 2 diabetes patients attending my colleagues clinic in Maryland.4 74% of the study group were deficient! Vitamin D supplementation is a cornerstone of their diabetes reversal program there.

Vitamin D prevents and reduces lesion size in multiple sclerosis 

Multiple sclerosis virtually doesn’t exist along the equator! The farther from the equator you live, the greater the chances of having multiple sclerosis. Dr. Kimball and colleagues from the University of Toronto found that when MS patients supplemented with 8,000-10,000 IU/day their brain lesions were reduced by more than half there size!5 

Vitamin D changes genetic expression

Vitamin D is associated with more than 2000 genes responsible for disease prevention.1 Therefore, it is not surprising how important an impact it may have on your health. Michael Holick, PhD, MD and colleagues studied the change in genetic expression in 8 adults with vitamin D supplementation.6 Supplementation for only two months caused at least a 1.5 fold alteration in the expression of 291 genes!

They conclude: “Our data suggest that any improvement in vitamin D status will significantly affect expression of genes that have wide variety of biologic functions of more than 160 pathways linked to cancer, autoimmune disorders and cardiovascular disease with have been associated with vitamin D deficiency. This study reveals for the first time molecular finger prints that help explain the nonskeletal health benefits of vitamin D.”6

Vitamin D reduces falls in elderly by 50%

Bischoff and colleagues put a group of 122 elderly women on a program of Vitamin D and calcium for a 3-month period.7 The risk of falling was reduced by 49% as well as an increase in muscular function as compared to just calcium alone.7

Vitamin D prevents death

Vitamin D decreases your chances of dying! Yes, you read this correct.

A German study followed 13,331 healthy men and women for 9 years.8 During this time, 1806 people died. When the data were analyzed comparing the vitamin D levels that were measured initially, it was determined that those persons with the lowest levels of vitamin D had a 71% greater chance of dying regardless of cause of death. They conclude: “vitamin D deficiency… was strongly associated with mortality from all causes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and respiratory diseases.”

Other studies have found the same. Dr. Dobnig and colleagues followed 3258 patients for almost 8 years.9 During this time 737 patients had died. Results from comparing vitamin D levels taken initially revealed that those with the lowest levels were more than twice as likely to die than those with higher vitamin D levels.9 They state: “Our results make it much more clear that all men and women concerned about their overall health should more closely monitor their blood levels of vitamin D, and make sure they have enough.”9

Bottom Line

Supplement Vitamin D! Take 5,000-10,000 IU/day.

 

References

  1. Rona, Z. Vitamin D. The sunshine vitamin. Book Publishing Co. Summertown, TN. 2010
  1. Kime, ZR. Sunlight. World Health Publications. Penryn, CA. 1980.
  1. Pilz S, Dobnig H, Fischer JE, Wellnitz B, Seelhorst U, Boehm BO, März W. Low vitamin d levels predict stroke in patients referred to coronary angiography. Stroke. 2008 Sep;39(9):2611-3.
  1. Oakley, P., Chaney, S., Persinger, M. and Chaney, T. Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients presenting to a functional medicine clinic. Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering, 2013; 6, 12-15. doi: 10.4236/jbise.2013.65A003.
  1. Kimball SM, Ursell MR, O’Connor P, Vieth R. Safety of vitamin D3 in adults with multiple sclerosis. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Sep;86(3):645-51.
  1. Hossein-nezhad A, Spira A, Holick MF. Influence of vitamin D status and vitamin D3 supplementation on genome wide expression of white blood cells: a randomized double-blind clinical trial. PLoS One. 2013;8(3):e58725.
  1. Bischoff HA, Stähelin HB, Dick W, Akos R, Knecht M, Salis C, Nebiker M, Theiler R, Pfeifer M, Begerow B, Lew RA, Conzelmann M. Effects of vitamin D and calcium supplementation on falls: a randomized controlled trial. J Bone Miner Res. 2003 Feb;18(2):343-51.
  1. Schottker B, Haug U, et al. Strong associations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations with all-cause, cardiovascular, cancer, and respiratory disease mortality in a large cohort study. Am J Clin Nutr, 2013 Apr;97(4):782-93.
  1. Dobnig H, Pilz S, Scharnagl H, Renner W, Seelhorst U, Wellnitz B, Kinkeldei J, Boehm BO, Weihrauch G, Maerz W. Independent association of low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin d and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin d levels with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. Arch Intern Med. 2008 Jun 23;168(12):1340-9.

Gluten – What’s the Big Deal?

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By Dr. Oakley

Why is gluten such a big deal these days? Why do so many adopt a gluten-free diet? I will tell you why! My good friends and colleagues, Drs. Tom and Stephanie Chaney, publish an exhaustive review of gluten and how it affects the body in their book: ‘Lose the Gluten, Lose your Gut. Ditch the Grain, Save your Brain.’1 I will briefly summarize the important and detrimental aspects of how gluten may worsen your health.

Gluten (from Latin gluten, “glue“) is a protein composite found in wheat and related grains, including barley, rye and spelt. Gluten gives elasticity to dough, helping it rise and keep its shape and often gives the final product a chewy texture.2

Gluten is found in many foods (breads, cereals, cookies etc.), and hidden in lots of processed foods like dressings, condiments, and even gum! Wheat is a grain that has the highest amounts of the protein gluten. 

Our body’s have a hard time digesting gluten, there are some researchers that suggest that humans shouldn’t even eat grains at all! When we do, many of us get inflammation of the intestinal lining which results in ‘increased intestinal permeability’ (a.k.a. ‘Leaky Gut Syndrome’).

The body’s immune system has its soldiers, ‘Antibodies’ (Immunoglobulins, i.e. IgG, IgA etc.) which attack foreign molecules (‘Antigens’) including gluten and its smaller partly digested proteins and peptides. The more you eat gluten, the better the immune system will recognize and attack the gluten byproducts – however, any particular proteins in the body which are similar to these gluten byproduct proteins will also be attacked – so your immune system will no longer differentiate the gluten byproducts from a particular part of your body!

‘Autoimmunity’ results when your immune system ends up attacking different parts of your own tissues. This will cause ‘flare-ups’ which result in attacks of pain, swelling, and inflammation resulting from eating gluten-laden foods.

Depending on which exact tissues are being attacked determines what disease might result. A scary fact is that many researchers are starting to believe that once thought of as different disease processes might actually be a single entity – the cause being the body’s autoimmune response to a constant bombardment of a gluten-laden diet (gluten reactivity).

I quote from the Chaney’s book:

“Some researchers claim that gluten-related disorders is a group of diseases itself; diseases that may involve several organs outside of the intestines and without Celiac disease, resulting in Type I diabetes,65,66 multiple sclerosis,67,68 systemic lupus erythematous(SLE),69,70,71 autoimmune thyroid disease,72 rheumatoid arthritis,73,74 addison’s disease,75,76 vasculitis,77 autism,59 asthma,78 neurological disorders and seizures,79,80,81 Alzhiemer’s and dementia mimicking gluten ataxia,82,83 Parkinson’s,84,85 dermitis herpetiformis (a rare skin disease) and other skin conditions such as psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis,86,87,88,89 headaches,90,91 liver disease,92,93 cancer,94,95,96 muscle disease/myopathy,97,98 depression,99,100,101 and likely many other autoimmune and non-autoimmune diseases once thought to be independent of each other.” p.31-32. (For a more comprehensive discussion and relevant references purchase the Chaney’s book on Amazon)1

Bottom Line:

What at first may only be symptoms of indigestion, bloating, constipation, cloudy headedness etc. may be early signs of gluten sensitivities and intolerances which may lead to more serious disease processes down the road.

 

*Get checked to see if you have a sensitivity/intolerance to Gluten – Call to book your Hemocode Food Intolerance test today!

  

References

  1. Chaney, S.J. & Chaney, T.A. (2012) Lose the Gluten, Lose your Gut. Ditch the Grain, Save your Brain. Discover how gluten and “healthy” whole grains contribute to obesity, type 2 diabetes, alzheimer’s disease, and other deadly diseases..And what you must do to prevent and reverse them. ISBN:9789-0-9854157-0-9. To order go to: http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=chaney+gluten&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Achaney+gluten
  2. Wikipedia. Search term: ‘Gluten’ Retrieved July 7, 2015.