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Six Secrets to a Healthy, Pain-Free Body

February 3rd, 2010

I have spent my entire adult life studying methods, little known treatments, and proven ways to end the most common adult health problems.
I specialize in Orthopedics and Pediatrics. I perform spinal adjustments, do a lot of nutritional counseling (for strengthening of the immune system), exercise instruction, non-invasive sinus and ear drainage, and accu-pressure trigger point therapy (for headaches and intense muscle spasms).Everything that I do is 100% natural.
I offer result oriented chiropractic care in an office that genuinely cares about improving the health and well being of our patients. I am fully dedicated to educating our parents and children about the harmful effects of drugs, while at the same time, explaining the incredible benefits of chiropractic care, nutrition, exercise, and a positive mental attitude. Our ultimate goal is to show parents and children with health problems how to live a normal life – without needless drugs, potions, procedures.
I have focused my efforts in practice on only the best techniques that correct health problems - at the root cause and that have been proven without a shadow of a doubt to work safely, quickly and painlessly (No painful, useless needles here).
Here’s what this means for you: Within days you can usually notice a change in the way you feel…less pain, more range of motion, more energy, more flexibility.
Here’s why:
SECRET #1:
Your nervous system controls the function of every cell, tissue, organ, and system in your body…especially your Immune System. Can you guess what happens if anything disrupts this all-important nervous system?
A poorly functioning body and immune system results.
Ron Pero, head of cancer research at the University of Lund, in Lund, Sweden and Chief of Cancer Research at New York Preventive Research Center says that restoration and correction of the spine can increase the strength of your immune system by 200% - 400%!!
So, what does this mean for your child? And why does it apply to you?
Your spinal cord “links” your brain to the rest of your body, and makes everything work as a ‘System’. Why should you care?
“Health is a condition of wholeness in which all of the organs of the body are functioning 100% all of the time.” Webster’s Dictionary
Well, what if something disrupts this “vital link”? Do you think you’d have some problems? Maybe some pain? Maybe a headache? Maybe tingling and/or numbness?
Consider this - The “guardians” of your spinal cord are THE VERTEBRAE!
Your vertebrae protect your spine from damage or harm and also allow you to twist, turn, bend, and move around without much restriction.
But, sometimes these “guardians” get knocked out of place. For example: The birthing process…falling while learning how to walk…poor posture…lifting…twisting, playing contact sports, driving for long periods of time, etc.
Let’s talk specifics.
Your spinal column has 24 vertebrae (guardians). Twenty-four moving bones that make up your spinal column, and protect your spinal cord.
Like any other set of joints in your body, if these vertebrae aren’t perfectly aligned, they don’t function properly. You can have pain, decreased range of motion, muscle imbalance, scoliosis, headaches, organ or gland dysfunction, and more (we’ll talk about more specifics later).
Many everyday activities, like standing up all day long, can cause these bones to get out of their “normal” position. Think about how your child sleeps, or sits at his desk in school, or watches television. (You get the picture.)
Do you know what happens when these bones get even a little “stuck” out of place?
They press on and interfere with the vital link – your spinal cord – and this causes your nervous system to “dysfunction”. What that really means is, ultimately, these misalignments interfere with the way your body functions.
“90% of the stimulation and nutrition to the brain is generated by movement of the spine” Dr. Roger Sperry, Noble Prize recipient for brain research.
Can you imagine how your body would function if you had only a few “stuck” vertebrae out of place…your brain certainly wouldn’t be able to get all of the vital information it needed to function properly.
And, consider this -
I’ll bet you that at least one (but probably more) of these vital bones is out of alignment, and you never even knew it. Has anyone ever checked to see if all of your vertebrae are in perfect alignment? (The truth is, only Chiropractors are trained to feel whether vertebrae are in perfect alignment.) These misaligned vertebrae (called SUBLUXATIONS ) may be causing your problem – NOT the lack of muscles relaxes or pain killers in your body!
And you certainly wouldn’t ignore a fire alarm in your house if it were to go “off”, would you? But, when people are in pain, many actually ignore their own body’s fire alarm (the pain and symptoms) and simply wait for it to go away. Health problems just don’t go away. There’s a better way.
SECRET #2:
The first step to eliminating your pain is a
Thorough examination by someone who really knows what to look for!
The first thing we do is find out ALL ABOUT YOU. What we call a complete “case history.” This is the first step. I want to know things like what falls you suffered as a child, what sports you may have played, what you do for a living, and so on. This “vital information” will usually give me the secret clues and answers to some of your health problems.
The next thing is, of course, an orthopedic examination. But this is unlike any “traditional” examination. This is a very specific Chiropractic examination.
First of all, there isn’t a lot of cold, painful, “probing”. I look carefully at your posture (I do a scoliosis check)…I check your and muscle strength…and other totally painless neurological tests.
What am I looking for? You guessed it:
A DYSFUNCTIONAL NERVOUS SYSTEM! - AND I CAN FIND OUT EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW INSIDE OF JUST 10 – 15 MINUTES!
What about Sciatica? I can tell within 5 minutes if there is pressure on that nerve. What about tingling and numbness in the arms? If the nerves that control the arms are being interfered with - I can tell within 2 minutes.
(An important side-note: I will even agree to “buy” your first consultation with me – a real $135.00 value (x-rays included if necessary). See enclosed special gift certificate. But make sure you call me before the date stamped on the certificate!)
Consider this: “The weight of a dime on a nerve negatively alters nerve impulses by 60%. When a subluxation (misaligned vertebrae) occurs, a vertebrae this is misaligned forces weight onto the nerve. This weight then alters the impulse of that nerve, thus blocking information being sent from the brain. Studies show that organs supplied by pinched nerves tend to deviate from a healthy condition.”
Dr. Su, University of Colorado
I’ll tell you if I find any subluxations (misaligned vertebrae) and how it’s affecting your overall health and well being! (It’s quite amazing. Your body will show me visible signs of why you’ve been in pain or sick. The BIG, important issue is:
MAKING SURE YOU USE SOMEONE WHO KNOWS HOW TO READ YOUR SPINE!

SECRET #3:
The secret of Nutrition: Everything you learned in school was true - “you are what you eat”. In today’s world the quantity of food required to feed the masses has altered the soil. The once mineral rich, vitamin rich soil has been depleted. Just
Eating the right foods is not that easy for a lot of people. Today everyone has a busy schedule, and putting together a balanced diet is very difficult. So, special attention is paid to the diet. This is a very important piece of the puzzle. I have been studying herbs, vitamins and minerals for almost 10 years and if you’re interested, I’ll tell you about
Special vitamins, minerals and herbs that should be included in your diet to give you maximum energy, decreased stress, and a stronger immune system

SECRET #4:
Once I find the “problem” I’ll tell you HOW TO FIX IT!
Once we find out what’s wrong, we can correct it. Often times permanently.
Once I find out which vertebrae are of place (A subluxation) I can correct them and gently restore them to normal alignment.
In fact, I do all of the work! It’s painless.
And that leads us to our next secret…

SECRET #5:
The power of the “ADJUSTMENT”! Remember we talked about ALIGNMENT? Remember how we said that if you’re not properly aligned, your immune system, your brain - your entire body functions at less than 100%?
Well, the magic of putting the vertebrae back into alignment so we can reconnect 100% of the normal exchange of information from the brain to the rest of the body so you don’t have any pain is called an ADJUSTMENT.
This little-known (and virtually ignored) treatment flat out WORKS better than anything else I’ve ever studied. And I’ve seen it work on thousands of people with all types of pain.
In fact:
IF MORE PEOPLE UNDERSTOOD OR KNEW ABOUT THIS AWESOME
“TOOL”, WE’D PUT TYLENOL, BAYER, AND NYQUIL
OUT OF BUSINESS!
Here is some information you may not have known about Sports and Chiropractic:
A study in the March/April 2002 issue of the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics finds that more and more professional sports teams are utilizing chiropractic care for their team members.
This survey study targeted the head athletic trainers of the 36 National Football League (NFL) teams. The trainers each had at least 17 years of experience and at least one year of experience as a head trainer.
Questionnaires the trainers answered revealed that:
• 45% of the trainers themselves had been to a chiropractor.
• 71% of the trainers had worked professionally with a chiropractor.
• 77% of the trainers have referred players to a chiropractor.
• 31% of NFL teams use an official team chiropractor.
• 100% of the trainers revealed that some players use a chiropractor without being referred by the team doctor.
• 81% of the trainers agree that there is a role for chiropractors in the NFL.
• While 31% of the teams have a chiropractor officially on staff, an additional 12% of teams that do not have chiropractors on staff refer players to chiropractors.
So, let’s get back to our discussion.
I use techniques - all PROVEN to work and all 100% “natural” that help return vertebrae back to where they belong. And, the most amazing part is:
THIS WHOLE PROCESS DOESN’T HURT ONE BIT!
There is actually no pain during the process – just a little pressure.
See, there are hundreds of ways of using carefully directed – controlled and focused “pressure” to restore normal position to these misaligned vertebrae.
The amazing part is, the pressure that I use feels like a deep muscle massage - only it does a lot more than relax the muscles! It actually “re-aligns” the entire spine – and restores all of the normal electrical flow from the brain to the body. Remember, if your brain can’t communicate to a specific organ, muscle, or gland, it can’t function at 100% - This is what leads to pain so much of the time.

SECRET #6:
Consistency is the key!
The sixth ‘secret’ is consistency. Do you know that most people I know get their car’s oil changed every three months? I mean, they wouldn’t DARE let it go more than one full “season” without changing it.
What happens if you NEVER change your car’s oil?
YOUR ENGINE LASTS ABOUT 2 YEARS BEFORE YOU
START TO HAVE BIG PROBLEMS!
Well, if you’ll spend just about the same (or even less) than the price of an oil change to come in, and get your spine adjusted , your BODY will be given a chance to function as close to 100% as possible – without pain. The effects are too numerous to mention.
Just be CONSISTENT.
If, however, you try to short-cut, or look for the “quick-fix”, the same vicious cycle will kick in over and over and over again. How many times have you ignored your pain and symptoms? Or allowed your pain to get covered up with drugs? If medicine was able to get us healthy, nobody would ever get sick!
Fact: “80% of the children in this country will receive their first course of antibiotics by the age of 6 months.” American Academy of Otolaryngology
What are we teaching our children about medication?…and this is the reason why most people run to the medicine cabinet when they have a health problem – this is what we are taught from the time we are a baby! Covering up symptoms with drugs cannot be the best way to get and keep ourselves healthy!
This is why in 1998 the Washington Post reported that medicine was the fourth (incorrectly prescribed) and sixth (correctly prescribed) leading cause of death in the United States.
Just think about that.
Remember this secret of CONSISTENCY: It works!
TAKE ACTION NOW THAT YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO!
What separates the people who get free from pain, from those poor unlucky people who spend their whole lives needlessly sick or in pain and on countless doses of different prescription drugs… IS:
ACTION!
Serious1y. Think about it.
If you value your health as much as I KNOW you do (if you didn’t, you wouldn’t have read this far), then the price of my care is, by comparison, peanuts. What is your health and happiness worth to you?
DON’T JUMP OVER DOLLAR BILLS TO CHASE PENNIES.
Take a look to see what could change if you stopped experiencing as much pain:
• You can work and play harder
• You can wake up everyday and not have to worry about the pain.
• You can start enjoying your hobbies again.
• You can feel much better about your life and health.
You get the picture. Just think about it.
You will find two things when you come to my office:
#1: I am a VERY good listener… and I won’t let you or “be in the dark” about anything.
#2: I explain EVERYTHING in exact detail, so you understand what’s going on at all times.
Keep in mind that my approach is 100% “natural”. And that means I DO NOT use:
• drugs
• needles
• surgery
Most everything I do feels like a deep muscle massage, or like an athletic stretch. Some of what I do is quite relaxing. Other things I do feel a bit different.
But there’s almost nothing I do that causes pain. Remember what chiropractic is all about:
GETTING RID OF THE CAUSE OF YOUR PAIN AND HEALTH PROBLEMS…
NOT CAUSING MORE OF THEM!
I see a surprisingly wide variety of health problems. See if any of the following applies to you:
• Headaches
• Pain, tingling, and weakness
• Neck Pain
• Burning into the extremities
• Mid Back Pain
• Arthritic problems
• Low Back Pain
• Athletic problems
• Sciatica

Do you experience any of these symptoms, even occasionally? If so, you can and should consider coming in for the free exam. What have you got to lose?
Even if you suffer only occasionally, if help is available, why not take it?

And even if “suffer” is too strong of a word to describe your situation, even if you aren’t experiencing health problems right now… it still makes sense to make sure they are properly “aligned”.
I hope you’ve learned a lot about how to keep yourself healthy - and STAY out of pain.

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Harvard University Researchers: Deficiency Of This Nutrient Is Responsible For 72,000-96,000 Preventable Deaths Per Year

January 20th, 2010

If a simple and inexpensive way to make you live longer existed, would you use it?
What’s that? Easy question, you say? Well, let’s tackle an even easier one first and see if your answer is still the same. Here’s the easier question: What if there was a way for you to eliminate the #1 cause of preventable death in the United States and save money at the same time? Would you do that? Of course you would… who wouldn’t? Evidently, a whole heck of a lot of people would NOT!
Here’s the scoop: Harvard researchers just published the results of a study, “The
Preventable Causes of Death in the United States: Comparative Risk Assessment of Dietary, Lifestyle, and Metabolic Risk Factors.” They listed the top causes of preventable death and how many people they estimate die each year from each risk factor.
The number one is tobacco smoking, killing 436,000-500,000 each year. Simply not smoking would eliminate the leading cause of preventable death from your life – AND save you quite a bit of money. Yet millions still smoke.
The study also found an Omega-3 deficiency causes between 72,000-96,000 deaths every year. This is very similar to the deaths caused by high trans fat intake (between 63,000-97,000). One researcher mentioned it is hard to nail down a more exact number of deaths because, “chronic diseases and associated deaths are multi-factorial. As far as diet goes, is it the lack of fruits and veggies or the excess animal and processed foods that is the culprit? It’s hard to say.” It was also noted that more research is needed to fully understand why Omega- 3 is so effective in establishing a dietary reference intake (DRI). Researchers added that until requirements are established, “Americans are likely to continue to fall short of their Omego-3 intake.” At least, according to this study, sounds like both increasing Omega-3 and decreasing trans fat intake may be a good idea.
So what were some of the other results of the study? Here they are…
1. Smoking Tobacco: 436,000 to 500,000 deaths
2. High blood Pressure: 372,000 to 414,000 deaths
3. Obesity: 188,000 to 237,000 deaths
4. Physical Inactivity: 164,000 to 222,000 deaths
5. High Blood Glucose: 163,000 to 217,000 deaths
6. High LDL Cholesterol: 94,000 to 124,000 deaths
7. High Salt Intake: 97,000 to 107,000 deaths
Other risk factors included: alcohol use, low polyunsaturated fatty acids, and low intake of fruits and vegetables.
So, what are you probably eating that could be contributing to the SECOND cause of preventable death which is high blood pressure? According to that study, high blood pressure kills between 372,000-414,000 every year. And listen to this… On September 23, 2009, according to Reuters, a recently released study found a diet high in a form of sugar found in sweetened soft drinks and junk food raises blood pressure among men. Reuters reports, the study “provided the first evidence that fructose helps raise blood pressure.” The study “suggested that people who consume sweetened soft drinks at night could gain weight faster than those who don’t.” From Reuters: “These results suggest that excessive fructose intake may have a role in the worldwide epidemic of obesity and diabetes,” said Dr. Richard Johnson of the University of Colorado-Denver, who studied the link between blood pressure and men.
Fructose is about 50% of the make-up of table sugar and the high fructose corn syrup popular in many foods. The American Heart Association currently says women should eat no more than 100 calories of added processed sugar per day, or six teaspoons (25 grams), while most men should keep it to just 150 calories or nine teaspoons (37.5 grams). On average, Americans consume 22 teaspoons (90 grams) or 355 calories of added sugar each day. Maybe it’s time Americans started seriously cutting back just a little… don’t you think?

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10 Websites To Help You Lose Weight, Be Healthier And Feel Wonderful In 2010

December 26th, 2009

1. Workoutz.com
Tons of great free workout videos – with new videos and advice added all the time.
2. Fitnessonline.com
Free topics include: Lose weight, build muscle, eat healthy, pregnancy fitness, fitness calculators and free newsletters.
3. Wellness.com
General Wellness, Wellness for Women, Wellness for Men, Family & Parenting, Exercise & Fitness, Diet & Nutrition, Relationships & Sex, Environmental Wellness, Personal Development, Pet Wellness
4. Mercola.com
One of the most visited natural health sites on the internet.
5. Fitnessmagazine.com
Healthy recipes, weight loss, health, beauty.
6. Crossfit.com
Effective and fun training for beginners up to professional athletes.
7. Bodyrock.tv
Videos for women interested in having a serious beach body by summer!
8. Menshealth.com
Provides information and tips on fitness, health, career, relationships, nutrition, recipes, weight-loss and muscle building.
9. Nutritiondata.com
Tons of free nutrition tools and information.
10. Videofiness.com
Fitness video reviews, forums to discuss and meet like-minded people, video exchange.

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Is The Secret To Living Longer And Feeling Better Really As Easy As This?

December 17th, 2009

What should you start doing RIGHT NOW and NEVER STOP to possibly add years to your life? A new study in the Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise suggests people who stay even moderately fit as they age may live longer than those who do not.
According to an August 21, 2009 Reuters’ article, “Our findings suggest that sedentary lifestyle, rather than differences in cardiovascular risk factors or age, may explain (the) two-fold higher mortality rates in the least-fit versus slightly more fit healthy individuals,” lead researcher, Dr. Sandra Mandic of the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, noted in an email to Reuters Health. She pointed out that nearly two-thirds of the least-fit study participants were not getting the minimum recommended amount of exercise — at least 30 minutes of moderate activity, like brisk walking, on five or more days a week. “These results emphasize the importance of improving and maintaining high fitness levels by engaging in regular physical activity,” Mandic said, “particularly in poorly fit individuals.”
And here’s something of MAJOR importance!!!! The study showed a history of exercise was not a factor. In other words, it doesn’t matter if you used to be in shape. What matters is RECENT activity. This helps explain why a professional athlete, who was in phenomenal shape for years, can die young from heart disease. The study suggests you only get protection from RECENT physical activity.
This may be disheartening for many since so many people look at “exercise programs” and “diet,” as temporary things… doing them just long enough to get in the desired shape or lose a certain amount of weight.
This approach will NOT make you healthy. What will help make you healthy and possibly live longer is making the commitment to change your lifestyle. Committing to eating right and exercising FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.
That’s why it is also important to commit to getting and keeping your spine and working properly
with proper Chiropractic care, keeping your heart healthy with exercise, and much more. If you stop exercising, you lose the positive effects. If you stop brushing your teeth, you lose the positive effect. And, if you neglect your spine, chances are, you will eventually end up in rough shape again. Staying healthy and living longer is in YOUR hands. To get free spine and health evaluation, call 619-858-0336 or visit www.BackCareCentral.com for more info.

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Can Simple Health Tips Solve Healthcare Reform?

November 9th, 2009

As you know by now… there is a
MASSIVE and HEATED debate going on in the U.S. over healthcare reform. Costs have been spiraling
out of control for quite some time – and most agree that something must be done. But that’s where the
agreement ends. A very common argument is that everyone should be covered and have access to the
healthcare system for “free. ” This is a misnomer… because we all know there is no such thing as “free. ”
Someone has to pay for it. And with a price tag estimated at well over $1 TRILLION… someone must pay
dearly. But, what if the biggest problem with our healthcare system is NOT the amount of people covered? What if it
was something else altogether? Sound crazy? Hear me out…For example – the medical system in the United States is
exceptionally good at emergency and crisis care. If you have a heart attack… our system is amazing at saving your
life. The same is true if you are in a car accident and many other emergencies. But… there is a big difference
between emergency crisis care and prevention and wellness care. And, our medical system falls extremely short when
it comes to prevention and wellness. Many doctors agree and research shows, that many, if not most conditions, can
be prevented with lifestyle changes. Yet, the practice of medicine is NOT about prevention. It is about treatment once
you are injured or sick. And that’s where the root of the REAL healthcare crisis lies…EVERYONE Taking Personal
Responsibility For Their Health! You see, the solution is not getting everyone covered by a system that waits until
you are sick and administers expensive treatments. That is the problem! The solution is what Chiropractors and other
alternative healthcare professionals have been teaching for over 100 years…Doing What Is Necessary To Keep
Yourself From Getting Sick In The First Place!!! Chiropractic founders had a theory of “dis-ease. ” And dis-ease
is very different from modern medicine’s disease. In a nutshell, dis-ease is when your body is not functioning
properly… but you do not have any noticeable signs and symptoms. You can also be in a state of dis-ease and not
have anything show up on medical examinations or tests. Here’s a great example: Heart disease starts years and
years before you have a heart attack. In the very beginning, it is undetectable to doctors’ tests. This is the dis-ease
stage. As time goes on… it progresses to the stage where doctors can detect indicators and/or risk factors of heart
disease such as high LDL cholesterol etc. As time goes on – and the heart disease gets worse – you get a physical
symptom: chest tightness, pain, shortness of breath, altered sensation in your left arm, etc. This is called a heart
attack. Now, what makes more sense: Making the appropriate lifestyle changes when you are in the dis-ease state and
never having a heart attack… or… waiting until your cholesterol is high and taking drugs (that may or may not work
and have side effects)… or… waiting for the heart attack? Which approach would be more cost-effective? Heart
disease is the number one killer in the United States. Open-heart surgery and drug treatments are extremely
expensive. Can you imagine the savings if just 50% of Americans made simple lifestyle modifications – like eating
right and exercising – and drastically reduced the need for drugs and surgery as crisis care? That is the REAL issue.
Unless you have a genetic problem… most REAL healthcare is already very inexpensive. It’s called prevention and
wellness. And that’s the best insurance you can ever have.

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Did you know?…

November 9th, 2009

Did You Know?… Seafood is the best natural source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Regularly eating small amounts of
Omega-3 fatty acids has a beneficial effect by reducing blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease. Seafood is
good for ALL of you. The role of proteins, minerals, vitamins and Omega-3 fatty acids found in seafood:
• Brain - Reduces the risk of a stroke; may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease; may reduce the incidence of depression;
aids in infant neurodevelopment and the building of brain tissue. • Digestion - May help relieve symptoms of ulcerative
colitis and Crohn’s disease. • Eyes - Contributes to vision development; contributes to nerve growth in the retina; may
reduce symptoms of dry eye syndrome. • Heart - Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease; decreases blood pressure
slightly; decreases risk of heart arrhythmias; decreases heart triglyceride levels; improves circulation;
increases HDL (good) Cholesterol. • Joints - May help relieve symptoms and inflammation caused by rheumatoid
arthritis. • Lungs - May help reduce symptoms of asthma and bronchitis and reduce the risk for chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease. • Muscles - Helps build muscles and tissue. • Skin - May help relieve symptoms of psoriasis and
eczema; may also ease the effect of aging and sun damage.

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Can Chocolate Slash High Blood Pressure? Plus: Sun Beds Elevated to Top Cancer Risk Level by WHO… and more…

November 6th, 2009

Who doesn’t like Chocolate? According to a new study on rats in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, consumption of a commercially available cocoa powder enriched in flavonoids may decrease blood pressure and boost heart health.
Rats fed 300 milligrams per kilogram of body weight experienced a reduction in blood pressure similar to a 50 mg/kg dose of Captopril, a well-known pharmaceutical anti-hypertensive.
“This is important because this drug is known to be a very effective anti-hypertensive treatment in clinical practice and spontaneously hypertensive rats represent nowadays the best experimental model for essential hypertension in humans,” wrote the researchers, led by Amaya Aleixandre from the Faculty of Medicine at the Universidad Complutense in Madrid.
The health benefits of chocolate have been noted in several studies over the last few years. Its positive health value is usually attributed to the fact that it is high in anti-oxidants.
Some quick facts: The study used Natraceutical’s CocoanOX cocoa powder and was funded by the company. This is not the first study to show health benefits from chocolate… and more long-term studies are needed.

Now for some bad news…

Sun Beds Have Been Elevated To A Top Cancer Risk By The World Health Organization!!! If you enjoy going to artificial tanning salons you are going to want to pay strict attention to this information.
According to a July 28, 2009 article posted on Breitbart.com: The International Agency for Research on Cancer announced in July that it had elevated sun beds, used by tens of millions of people for tanning, to its highest cancer risk category. “Classified in 1992 as a ‘probable’ cancer agent, research since then has left no doubt that soaking up UV rays at tanning salons significantly enhances the chances of developing the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) agency found.”
Here is a very strong statement made by one of the researchers about artificial tanning: “The use of sun beds is carcinogenic to humans. It causes melanoma of the skin, and melanoma of the eye,” said Vincent Cogliano, an IARC researcher who led the new assessment. “I cannot see any reason why a healthy person should use them.”
According to the study, published in the British medical journal The Lancet, the most lethal form of skin cancer – melanoma – increases by 75% percent when the use of artificial tanning devices starts before the age of 30.
Researchers said that they are not regulators and just present the facts as they find them. Public health agencies can use these facts to regulate as they see fit. The article said they are calling for “tighter regulations for the billion dollar tanning industry.”

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Discover why most “New Year’s Resolution” exercise programs end up causing more pain, hardship and misery…and what YOU can do to make getting into shape simple, easy, and PAIN FREE!

November 4th, 2009

“Your New Year’s Resolution To Finally Lose Weight and Get In Shape Can Leave You Crippled On The Floor And Lead To A Lifetime Of Pain And Misery - - Unless You Do This ONE THING First!…” These powerful words come from one of the leading experts on non-invasive spinal decompression therapy, Dr. Michael Pritsker, D.C.

Low back and neck pain from starting a new exercise program can be potentially debilitating and will strike thousands of Americans this year. As a result, many of them will suffer for the rest of their lives due to misinformation and inappropriate care! That’s the bad news. The GOOD NEWS is that you don’t have to continue suffering! A new FDA approved state of art technology called ABS spinal decompression along with a revolutionary 3 step spinal correction program offers hope for people looking for a non-surgical treatment for back pain.”

Dr. Pritsker is a powerful, entertaining interview. He is a doctor of chiropractic and a licensed personal trainer. He has been featured on various local news networks discussing his revolutionary program. He’ll tell your audience:

• What doctors don’t know about back pain that can leave you crippled!
• About the “Golden Rule of selecting the right personal trainer!
• How to end your pain and suffering right NOW, and FOREVER!
• How back pain can lead to weight gain!

If people would like to receive a free video entitled “Breakthrough For Back Pain”, they can call the toll free 24-hour recorded message at 1-888-867-4951.

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Local Doctor Offers Help To The Sleepless During National Sleep Comfort Month

November 4th, 2009

November is National Sleep Comfort Month. Dr. Michael Pritsker, D.C., is participating in this national event because he wants to help people who complain of pain, stiffness and discomfort before, during and after sleep.

Dr. Michael Pritsker, is offering a special Spine and Sleep Evaluation to determine if spinal dysfunction is causing pain, stiffness, discomfort, and/or preventing you from getting a good night’s rest. Dr. Michael Pritsker, is also offering advice on what kind of pillow to use, the best mattress to sleep on, what sleep positions to avoid, and what positions provide the best night’s sleep while protecting your neck and spine.

Dr. Michael Pritsker, offers a unique approach to help you stay healthy and get a great night’s sleep that does not rely on the use of pharmaceutical drugs. “We have achieved outstanding results for our patients who are part of a corrective care plan, which is a personalized treatment method for them that utilizes the body’s ability to self-heal,” says Dr. Pritsker.
Dr. Michael Pritsker is also the author of the book “Breakthrough For Back Pain” and is part of a nationwide effort to help people get healthy without drugs. For further information, or to schedule your Spine and Sleep Evaluation, call Dr. Michael Pritsker at 619-858-0336.

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San Diego Chiropractor Offers New Twist On Chiropractic Care

November 4th, 2009

Chiropractic care isn’t just for back pain anymore. Many people are using chiropractic care to help boost their immune system during the flu season. The flu season begins in November and is at its height between December and March. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 1 out of every 5 Americans will get the flu this year. Are you prepared for the flu season?

Chiropractic care may be your answer to a clean bill of health this season. Dr. Michael Pritsker, D.C. can give your immune system a boost with a spinal adjustment at his office, University Chiropractic. A study shown in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research in 1997 showed chiropractic care to be effective in treating the flu. Over 2,800 individuals received regular chiropractic care and the result was an average 15% decrease in the incidence of colds and the flu.

“Regular chiropractic care is beneficial to many individuals. It has been proven time and time again to help the body function properly. Preventing the flu is just one of the benefits that my patients have seen.

If you would like to discover new ways to prevent the flu, stay health, or discover new technologies in eliminating back pain, visit www.BackCareCentral.com or request a free health video by calling the toll free 24 hour recorded message at 1-888-867-4951.

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