Spinal Decay

How Spinal Decay and Tooth Decay Relate:

Spinal Decay is just the same as tooth decay.

1. It causes no pain in the beginning
2. It slowly progresses and spreads still causing no pain.
3. Finally, by the time you begin to experience pain, the decay has been there for quite some time.

Regular maintenance is the key ingredient to fighting decay!

Regular Chiropractic adjustments keep the joints of your spine moving and healthy and prevents degeneration from developing or from advancing.

If any of your family members haven't had their spines checked in our office, please don't delay in getting them checked out. Time makes all the difference and the sooner a problem is found, the easier is can be corrected!

Thanks for being a great patient!

Hip Pain

Do you have hip pain?

If you do, I want you to realize something, you could end up like this man, and hopefully you want to do whatever it takes to avoid this happening to you or someone you care about.

 

You may just have hip pain right now but if you don't take care of it NOW, there's a good chance that you can end up having to use a walker, a scooter or a cane.
 



 

 

Your hips serve innumerable functions for your body, they:

1. Keep you upright
2. Allow you to bear weight
3. Walk, run, jump, kick and play

Since your hips are engaged in nearly every move you make, pain in this area of your body can have debilitating consequences for you (if you have hip pain.) Although hip pain is frequently the result of osteoarthritis or some type of injury, it can also be a sign of other health conditions.

If you'll mention that to me, I'll examine you and find out if I can help you identify the source of your hip pain and develop a tailored treatment plan just for you.

One of the Most Common Causes of Hip Pain:

 

Inflammation: Hip pain can derive from the structures within the hip joint or from the structures and ligaments surrounding the inflamed joint. Within the joint itself, there is limited space for the femoral head to move in the socket of the acetabulum. If an injury, misalignment, psoas muscle problem, or illness in your joint can trigger inflammation then the joint space can become easily filled with fluid, causing you pain.

 

• Inflammation of the sac outside of the hip- the bursitis- can also be the source of pain. Bursitis is often the result of minor trauma or overuse. If you want to get checked call the office today. We're here to help.

Antibiotics

Did you know?

"Over 7 million children consume over 8 tons of Ritalin every year in the U.S."

-Johns Hopkins Newsletter

 

 

• Scientists at the University of British Columbia analyzed data from 8 studies on asthma and antibiotics. They found that kids who received even 1 dose of antibiotics in the first 12 months doubled their risk of developing asthma later. Each additional dose increased the possibility by 16 percent.
• Medical research has cautioned against the use of antibiotics saying that over 90% of all infections are viral (antibiotics do not kill viruses) and that 98% of all infections heal up just fine, and in fact far better than on their own.
• University of Washington found that if you filled 25 or more prescriptions for antibiotics over 17 years, you double your risk of cancer. (TIME, 12/6/04)
• Infants exposed to 1 single round of antibiotics during their first year of life are twice as likely to develop asthma as those who do not. The more courses of antibiotics, the worse the immunity and the greater the risk of asthma. (NEWSDAY, 3/6/06)
• For decades, doctors have given short term antibiotics prior to a dental procedure to many patients with the belief the drugs would prevent infectious endocarditis (IE). Although allergic reactions are minimal, new evidence shows the risks outweigh the benefits for most patients receiving these antibiotics.
• 793,939 people in the U.S. die from medications each year.

The Food Industry

The Food Industry

The Food makers:

• Spend nearly 1.6 billion annually to market and reach children under 12 years of age.
• Makers of junk food products donate large sums of money to nutritional associations to get access to decision makers and promote their products even though they are not nutritionally sound.
• Processed foods gain more profit than minimally processed foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables. More processing means more profit, although much less healthy food.
• Less processed foods are generally more filling and satisfying.
• Label claims such as "zero trans fats," or "whole wheat" create false impressions that a product is healthy when it isn't. Foods loaded with salt, sugar or saturated fats is an unhealthy choice.
• In 2006, major beverage makers agrees to remove sugary sodas from school vending machines, but persuaded lawmakers to allow high sugared sports drinks and vitamin water to be sold.
• A group called Center for Consumer Freedom that are funded by companies like Coca-Cola, Tyson Foods and Wendy's, are against obesity related public health campaigns.

"How will you make some better choices this New Year on what goes into your body?"

 

70% of us are either overweight or obese and that number includes our children as well. Knowing that these can increase risks of cancer, diabetes heart disease, stroke and many other illnesses, we are literally digging our own graves with our forks and cups.

 

Make a commitment to your temple and your health, one day at a time.

 

 

The Back Facts

• It Is estimated that back pain afflicts over 31 million Americans and is the number one cause of activity limitation in young adults.
• Within a given year, up to 50% of U.S. adults suffer from back pain.
• Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on low back pain and it is the second most common ailment in the United States.
• Low back pain is the second most frequent reason for visits to the physician.
• 80% of people over the age of 30 will experience back problems at some point in their lives. 30% of those will have recurring problems.
• Each year there are approximately 916,000 spinal surgeries performed in the U.S.
• Back pain accounts for almost one fourth of all occupational injuries and illnesses.

If you are having chronic back pain, contact our office for an appointment today to see if you can finally get relief! Call (509)-663-5420.

En Espanol:

Título: Los hechos traseros

• Se estima que el dolor de espalda aflige a más de 31 millones de estadounidenses y es la principal causa de limitación de la actividad en adultos jóvenes.
• Dentro de un año determinado, hasta el 50% de los adultos estadounidenses sufren de dolor de espalda.
• Los estadounidenses gastan por lo menos $50 mil millones (moneda americana) cada año en dolor de espalda baja y es la segunda dolencia más común en los Estados Unidos.
• El dolor lumbar es la segunda razón más frecuente de visitas al médico.
• El 80% de las personas mayores de 30 años experimentará problemas de espalda en algún momento de sus vidas. El 30% de ellos tendrá problemas recurrentes.
• Cada año hay aproximadamente 916,000 cirugías espinales realizadas en América.
• El dolor de espalda representa casi una cuarta parte de todas las lesiones y enfermedades profesionales.

Si usted tiene dolor de espalda crónico, comuníquese con nuestra oficina para una cita hoy para ver si finalmente puede obtener alivio! Llame al (509)-663-5420.

Avocado Facts

Avocados are tasty, versatile and healthy for you! Here are some facts you should be aware of:

1. Avocados are in the berry family, along with blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries
2. They are full of potassium. A single avocado touts 975 milligrams of potassium, compared to a banana, which is 487 milligrams.
3. Makes a great substitute for butter! Healthy fats will help increase healthy eating.
4. Avocados lower cholesterol levels.

En Espanol:

Título: Aguacate Hechos

Los aguacates son sabrosos, versátiles y saludables para usted! Estos son algunos hechos que debe tener en cuenta:

1. Los aguacates están en la familia de bayas, junto con arándanos, frambuesas y fresas
2. Están llenos de potasio. Un solo aguacate vende 975 miligramos de potasio, en comparación con un plátano, que es de 487 miligramos.
3. ¡Hace un gran substituto para la mantequilla! Las grasas saludables ayudarán a aumentar la alimentación saludable.
4. Los aguacates reducen los niveles de colesterol.

8 Rules For Healthier Living

English:

1. Less soda, more water
2. Less alcohol, more tea
3. Less sugar, more fruits
4. Less meats, more vegetables
5. Less driving, more walking
6. Less worry, more sleep
7. Less anger, more laughter
8. Less words, more actions

En Espanol:

8 reglas para una vida más sana:

1. Menos soda, más agua
2. Menos alcohol, más té
3. Menos azúcar, más frutas
4. Menos carnes, más verduras
5. Menos conducir, caminar más
6. Menos preocupación, más sueño
7. Menos ira, más risa
8. Menos palabras, más acciones