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Chiropractic Care and Natural Health in Wauwatosa
Cleanse and RenewSpring is a time for renewal, a time when the days grow longer and darkness turns to light. The seasons are changing, the snow is enriching the soil, and it is a time to cleanse. The word cleanse, as I use it, pertains to the restoration of your body and its natural ability to regenerate easily and effortlessly. A cleanse can vary in degree depending on your specific goal. The focus of a dietary cleanse should be on foods that your body utilizes to stimulate the elimination of toxins from the body. A long term way to do this is to eliminate processed or fast foods all high in sodium, artificial sweeteners, refined sugars, white flour, and syrups, such as high fructose corn syrup from your daily diet. The addition of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and water will also encourage this, as well as increasing the body’s ability to heal and be healthy. A cleanse or a purification program is best utilized as a gauge to determine where you are in the range of healthiness. From my own personal experience, I have witnessed weight loss, a clearer complexion, better sleep, a decrease in blood pressure, more energy and focus, and a lower incidence of headaches. Every person is unique in their health needs, and although things can be different for each individual the simple changes to your diet mentioned above, over time can cleanse your body and give an overall sense of health. If you would like to experience the benefits of a cleanse and are not sure of a safe, effective, affordable way, I personally invite you to meet the doctors of Foti Chiropractic. Come in to learn about cleanses from doctors who have personally experienced dozens of them. We will share both our successes and blunders in order to ensure your best results! Stop in to learn more, we are in the neighborhood! May Newsletter - Chiropractic is Not Just for The SpineAll your joints require movement to stay healthy and functional, not just the ones in your spine. Proper movement of joints is directly dependent upon their alignment. As an alignment specialist, your chiropractor is concerned with the proper function of every joint in your body. Any time you feel pain, experience a restricted range of motion, or hear noises coming from your joints, you should talk to your chiropractor - an adjustment may be just what you need to restore joint health. What Joints Outside the Spine Do Chiropractors Treat?The AnkleOne of the most common injuries to the ankle is the inversion sprain. When your ankle is abruptly twisted, it causes inflammation in and around your ankle joint and some partial tearing of the alignments that support it. This can result in altered biomechanics or misalignment of your bones in the foot and ankle. Faulty mechanics can actually be the cause of your ankle sprain.1 Before considering adjustments for your ankle, your chiropractor will probably first recommend reducing the inflammation with ice, rest and elevation for about 72 hours. It's important for you to allow the initial stage of injury repair to run its course. This makes it possible for your chiropractor to perform a proper assessment of your ankle. Joint swelling can potentially mimic joint restriction, and your chiropractor wants to be careful about potential damage to the ligaments surrounding the ankle. However, being able to mobilize your joint as soon as possible is vital. If the joint remains immobile for too long, scar tissue can accumulate and muscles around the joint can quickly atrophy. The KneeMisalignment syndromes are often common in the knee. Think of the knee as a simple hinge joint, moving in a single plane. Any torque or twist of the lower leg places abnormal stress on the knee joint. Painful conditions of the knee resulting from misalignment include chondromalacia patella and patellofemoral syndrome. If you experience knee pain, consult with your chiropractor. It's important to discover where the alignment issues originate.The lesser-known joint of your knee is called the proximal tibiofibular and is located on the outside part of your knee. The main bone creating this joint (the fibula) extends all the way down to the external part of your ankle, where it forms the lateral malleolus. Faulty positions of this bone can create problems in both your ankle and knee, especially when twisting injuries include this bone.2 Chiropractic adjustments can be applied to reposition this bone at either joint, and can help alleviate pain caused by subluxations in these areas. The WristLike the ankle is to the lower extremities, the wrist is an important joint for the upper extremities. Repetitive activities using the hands and arms can irritate the wrists. Gripping is the most common use of the hands. Nerves and muscles that contribute to the gripping action pass through an enclosed space called the carpal tunnel, located in the wrist. Any misalignment of the bones that makeup the carpal tunnel, or irritation of the soft tissues that pass through it, can contribute to the painful symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Chiropractors are well equipped to deal with these issues and can recommend the best course of action. Sometimes a simple adjustment applied to the wrist can make the difference between pain and dysfunction or immediate relief.3 In some cases, you may need to ice, splint or perform specific exercises and stretches to improve the affected area. The ShoulderYour shoulder is an extremely complicated joint. Not only does it require the greatest range of motion because of its functional needs, but it does so with the least amount of joint stability. While many other joints are afforded greater stability by the joints' structure itself, the shoulder requires a balance of strength and flexibility in the muscles that surround it. In addition, shoulder position is directly affected by poor posture, which can create problems in this area. Chiropractors know that subluxations in the neck can easily irritate the sensitive nerves that pass through this area on the way to the shoulder. Restrictions in the upper spine can create a fixated curve here and force the head and shoulders to roll forward. This places excessive stress on the supporting tissues. Chiropractic adjustments can help with both these issues. Remember, once any joint is returned to its proper function, whether by realigning it or improving mobility, it's still up to you to do the exercises and stretches that will help keep them that way ! References and Sources:
The Benefits of WalkingWalking is one of the easiest and most popular forms of exercise. You can do it anywhere, at any time. And, walking doesn't require any special equipment or training—just a comfy pair of shoes. For the Health of ItRegular exercise—such as walking—is an important part of a healthy way of life. Not only can it help you achieve a healthy weight, but it also can:
It's simple to start a walking program. But, here are a few important points to consider first:
Once you have your doctor's OK—and the right shoes and clothes—you're ready to get moving. Keep these tips in mind for a safe, effective workout:
Getting Fit, Staying FitExercise can help you feel better, look better and maybe even live longer. But, sometimes it's hard to get started. Getting fit doesn't have to mean spending hours at the gym or running laps until you drop. Even if you only can fit in 10 minutes here and 15 minutes there, every little bit counts.
If you do something fun and interesting, you're more likely to stay with it. To help get you going, here are some examples of exercises and how many calories they bum. This table shows the number of calories a 150-pound person burns doing these activities for 20 minutes
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Eating Healthy Heals The Entire Body - Check Out These GREEN FOODSCucumbers flesh is primarily composed of water but also contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and caffeic acid, both of which help soothe skin irritations and reduce swelling. Cucumbers' hard skin is rich in fiber and contains a variety of beneficial minerals including silica, potassium and magnesium.
Celery contains vitamin C and several other active compounds that promote health, including phalides, which may help lower cholesterol, and coumarins, that may be useful in cancer prevention. Bell peppers, whether green, red, orange or yellow, are rich sources of some of the best nutrients available. To start, peppers are excellent sources of vitamin C and vitamin A, two very powerful antioxidants, which help prevent build up of cholesterol in the arteries that leads to heart disease, the nerve and blood vessel damage seen in diabetes, the cloudy lenses of cataracts, the joint pain and damage seen in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and the wheezing and airway tightening of asthma. By providing these two potent free radical destroyers, bell peppers may help prevent or reduce some of the symptoms of these conditions by shutting down the source of the problem. Broccoli contains the phytonutrients, which have significant anti-cancer effects. It also helps with cataract Prevention, builds stronger bones, is an immune system booster, and a birth defect fighter Granny smith apple's two types of fiber pack a double punch that can knock down cholesterol levels, reducing your risk of hardening of the arteries, heart attack, and stroke. Kiwifruit emerged from our food ranking system as an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin E, and fiber for blood sugar control, cardiovascular, and colon health. Also, a good source of the minerals potassium, magnesium, copper and phosphorous. In addition it provides protection against asthma. In fact, it is so powerful that in a study done with children with asthma, the ones who had the most benefit and who had protective effects were children who ate fruit only once or twice a week. Green grapes reduces platelet clumping and harmful blood clots, which protects LDL cholesterol from the free radical damage that causes artery damage. Dill is an anti-bacterial spice; it is a flavorful way to help prevent bone loss by being a very good source of calcium. It also qualifies as a good source of dietary fiber and a good source of the minerals manganese, iron and magnesium. Contact Foti Chiropractic to get help get started on your better health! 414.259.9008 or Email GoodHealth Natural Treatment and Prevention of Colds and FluCold season is in full swing and it can be frustrating. You may be tempted to reach for an over the counter cold remedy, but recent research shows that children’s cold medications can pose serious health threats and that some adult medications contain ingredients linked to a higher risk of stroke in a person with high blood pressure. If this recent news gained your attention then you should consider some natural solutions for symptom relief.
Clearing the nasal passages is the most obvious. For very young children you can use an eye dropper to drip several drops of saline solution, into each nostril. To clear up any confusion, here is how to suction baby’s nose: Once the drops are in the nasal cavity, use a bulb syringe to suction the mucus from each nostril. Be sure to squeeze the blub to expel any air out of the syringe, then place the tip of the bulb just inside the nostril and release the bulb so that it extracts the mucus. Empty the syringe into a tissue before treating the other nostril.For older children and adults a neti pot can be extremely effective in clearing out the nasal passages and in keeping the nasal fluids thin. Using a humidifier, drinking plenty of fluids, and elevating your head to help passively drain fluids through the nasal passage and throat may also be helpful. A remedy that should be tried for those who are coughing is honey! A December 2007 study in the journal Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine found honey to be more effective when compared to cough medicines or no treatment at all. Make a warm drink using a teaspoon of honey, and the juice from half of a lemon in a cup of warm water or try just a plain teaspoon on its own. Zinc sulfate appears to be effective in reducing the severity of cold symptoms in children and adults and can be found at any health food store, just follow the recommended dose on the bottle.
To focus on prevention, start by washing your hands often and using the crux of the arm to cover a sneeze or cough as opposed to your hands. Do not forget to get plenty of rest and keep your stress levels down through healthy eating and exercise, as stress decreases immune function. At Foti Chiropractic we teach our patients that colds are a normal, natural, and possibly even necessary part of strengthening your immune system. We also offer several products that support the immune system naturally. Remember each time you get through a cold, the immune system grows stronger. Research also suggests that chiropractic adjustments increase the strength of the immune system, which enables the body to recover quicker and avoid complications. Contact Foti Chiropractic to get help get started on your better health! 414.259.9008 or Email GoodHealth Resources - Milwaukee Health ProvidersThere are lots of places to find out more about chiropractic as well as other natural healing methods. The more knowledge you have, the more power you will retain when participating in making health decisions. We have listed a few resources to help you get started but feel free to contact us at 414.259.9008 or Email GoodHealth for any specific questions you may have. We also will have various health improvement ideas to share here so please visit often.
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