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Good Digestion for You and Your Guests at Thanksgiving

11/19/2012

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The turkey is thawing, the last minute grocery shopping is starting, and friends and family will soon arrive.  Such a joyous celebration!  Don't let the festivities be ruined by indigestion due to the rich menu.  There are two ways to assist your digestion through the holiday season.
First, have a pitcher of natural mountain spring water with lemon wedges available.  Keep it on the dinner table so that guests can help themselves.  The mineral rich water will provide needed minerals in our diet, and the lemons will help our gal bladders handle the rich fatty foods. 
For the guests who know that they suffer from indigestion and need some relief, keep organic apple cider vinegar at hand.  They can either take a tablespoon or two before eating, or put it on their salad.  This will increase the stomach's pH, which will assist in breaking down the heavy meal.

I offer my patients a product called Betaine Hydrochloric Acid.  It is the same type of acid that is in our stomachs, so adding more right before big, heavy meals, helps break down our food more efficiently.
If you have questions about indigestion or any other concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

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How to Handle the Sudden Onset of Pain

11/13/2012

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You wake up to the sound of the alarm and realize that you're in so much pain that you can barely move.  Most of you have been in this situation.  So what do you do?
First of all, avoid heat.  Everyone rushes to put a heating pac on painful spots, but this is not the right time for heat.  Anytime your pain has increased significantly, it's time for ice.  I know it doesn't feel as good as heat does, but it does more for the pain and inflammation.  Heat increases blood flow, which increases inflammation.  Ice decreases blood flow, which decreases inflammation, which decreases pain.
If you would like more information on this topic, look up my older blog on ice vs heat.
Now that you have ice on the painful area, you must let it get cold enough to go numb in order to be affective. ALWAYS have a layer between you and the ice, whether it be a paper towel, T-shirt, etc.
Next, gentle stretching, if possible will help relax the muscles involved.  If it's the low back, lying on your back, with an ice pac under you and bringing you knees up to your chest (as far as you can comfortably) and holding to a count of 10.
If it's your neck, lying on your back with ice pac under you with a rolled up towel to support your cervical curve.  Clasping your hands together and placing them behind your head, gently lift your head towards your chest.
Ice and stretching can do wonders until you can get in to see your Chiropractor.  This combination will help stop the inflammation, calm down the muscle spasms and actually begin the healing process quicker. 
I am always available for questions and offer a free consultation to everyone.
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