Building Strong Bones With Dr. Moulas Part IV of IV

• Maintain proper bone position and thereby reduce abnormal biomechanical stress through regular chiropractic care.
• Reduce excessive protein and fat and eliminate junk food.
• Increase the amount of green, leafy vegetables, seeds, and whole, fresh foods.
• Take Cal Apatite to insure complete bone nourishment.
• Engage in some type of regular exercise.

Building Strong Bones With Dr. Moulas Part III of IV

During the last three decades, a naturally occurring compound has been studied which provides highly absorbable calcium and much, much more. This substance, called Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite (MCHC), has been shown in a number of scientific studies to be far superior to traditional calcium supplements or bone meal. MCHC was even found to increase bone density and restore bone in a group of post-menopausal women in which calcium alone could only slow, or at best stop, the process of bone loss. This exciting supplement is now available through our office.

Building Strong Bones With Dr. Moulas Part II of IV

"Milk - it does the body good." But unfortunately many people have lost the ability to properly digest and metabolize dairy products. Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies known. So, Milk isn’t for everyone! You have no doubt seen advertisements suggesting you take Tums “for the calcium you need”. Tums is an antacid which contains calcium carbonate. Ironically, when the normal acid secreted in your stomach is neutralized, calcium is very poorly absorbed. The digestion and absorption of other nutrients is also impaired. Calcium carbonate is a very cheap form of calcium, but it is not well absorbed by many people.

Building Strong Bones With Dr. Moulas Part I of IV

More and more doctors today are recommending that their patients take calcium to protect them from osteoporosis. Osteoporosis, is a condition of accelerated loss of bone, is a major health problem in the United States and is responsible for well over one million fractures a year. More woman die from the complications of these fractures annually than from the combined deaths resulting from cancers of the cervix and breast. Furthermore, the gradual loss of bone may result in disfigurement, wrinkles, decreased mobility and/or calcium deposits in soft tissue (joints, kidney, arteries, etc.) leading to further complications.

Many have assumed that simply increasing dietary calcium or taking a calcium supplement will prevent bone loss. But this is not the case! Bone loss can be caused by many things, including deficiencies of other nutrients besides calcium. Nutrients like magnesium, silica, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and fluoride, to just name a few.

Fight Cancer With The Food You Eat

Eating the right foods can lead to a healthier you, while eating the wrong foods can increase the risk of disease such as cancer. Researchers have found that one out of every three cancer cases is diet related.
Learn to eat the foods that contain antioxidants, which help neutralize damage to your cells, caused by the environment, and avoid foods that contain free radicals such as Trans Fats.
AVOCADOS help block the absorption of certain fats in your intestines. And they contain more potassium than bananas.
BROCCOLI, CABBAGE AND CAULIFLOWER contains a natural chemical component that helps fight breast cancer. Broccoli sprouts contain natural ingredients that can help prevent colorectal cancer.
CARROTS are known for beta-carotene, which may help prevent cancer of the lung, mouth, throat, stomach, intestine, bladder, prostate and breast.
The naturally occurring substance that makes CHILE PEPPERS hot also may help prevent stomach cancer.
Boost your immune cells and help fight cancer with garlic. People who eat raw or cooked garlic may lower their risk of stomach cancer by half, and their risk of colorectal cancer by two thirds.
RED GRAPES contain a substance that may prevent abnormal cell formation.
MUSHROOMS such as shitake can help build your immune system.
RASPBERRIES have properties that may help protect against cancer.
TOMATOES contain lycopene, which attacks molecules suspected of causing cancer.

Compliments of Moulas Chiropractic

Do You Want To Increase Your Energy?

DMG is a natural product that can dramatically increase energy levels without the use of stimulants. This exciting product supports the body and mind in times of stress.

DMG increases the amount of oxygen in your body. This translates into better physical and mental functions such as; improving circulation, detoxification of the body, strengthening the immune system, helping normalize cholesterol levels, and improving memory and other important brain functions.

DMG works with the food and supplements you now take, and can help make them a lot more effective in your body. It is safe and inexpensive approach to improving your overall health. It works great in men and woman.

DMG is a great tasting chewable cherry favored tablet, which can
also be swallowed.

Remember… if you don’t like being tired all the time, there is now is a safe way to increasing your energy levels. The choice is yours.

Scoliosis: Part II of II

Scoliosis treatment has changed through out the years. Full body casts with steel rods were inserted into the spine. Electric muscle stimulation was also used. The latest research shows that the problems from scoliosis are related to nerve interference.

Chiropractic adjustments help realign the vertebrae, and this has a positive effect on the nerve flow to various parts of the body.

Scoliosis: Part I of II

During the early school years, most children are given a scoliosis exam. The doctor or nurse conducting the exam is checking to make sure the spine is within normal range. Scoliosis is an excessive twisting or bending of the spine.

The cause of scoliosis is pretty much a mystery. A small portion of about 10% can be connected to tumors, disc problems, infections, and birth deformity.

Scoliosis is not a terminal condition. Most people live normal lives, and some don’t even know they have scoliosis. In a few cases when the spine is twisted or bent 30°-40° there is a possibility of acquiring complications to the heart and lungs. This is brought on by an interference between the spinal cord and the targeted organ.

Lose Weight Without Dieting

Maxi-HGH is a natural product that reduces body fat without the use of stimulants. This state of the art product also has positive effects on improving memory, lowering blood pressure/ cholesterol, increasing energy, removing wrinkles, and increasing libido.

As we age our hormone levels decline, and our body breaks down. MAXI-HGH works with the body, and helps restore hormone levels back to when we were much younger. It has often been called “Fountain of Youth.”

Maxi-HGH is a safe, inexpensive approach to reversing the aging process. It works great in men and women.

Maxi-HGH is mixed juice or water on an empty stomach at bedtime, or right after exercising. This product contains no artificial flavorings or preservatives, and has no side effects.

Remember – if you don’t supplement your body, it will grow old like everyone else.

Revolutionary Cure For Chronic Back Pain

Are your suffering from Chronic Back Pain? After cold and flu chronic back pain is the number one cause of work absence. An estimated 93 million workdays are lost each year due to back pain. Approximately, 5.4 million Americans are disabled annually due to back pain. Spinal surgery is the second leading surgical procedure in America, with the total number in the U.S. approaching 500,000 per year.

The procedure is Spinal decompression Therapy (also known as Spinal Decompression or SD). Spinal Decompression is a non-surgical therapy proven to treat back pain and sciatica caused by bulging, herniated, and Degenerative discs or facet syndrome. Even post-surgical patients and those suffering from stenosis (a narrowing of the spinal canal) have reported significant pain relief from the SD treatments.

Spinal Decompression should not be confused with traction, which is an entirely different procedure. With traction, weights are added one by one to the traction harness secured around the patient’s pelvis. This process lengthens the spine with the intention of relieving pressure, but the linear force may lead to further injury.

Over a series of relaxing treatment sessions, patients experience powerful pain reduction and healing. Some patients even notice an improvement in their symptoms after the first few treatments.

Spinal Decompression gently lengthens and decompresses the spine, creating negative pressures with the discs. This reversal of pressure creates a vacuum that not only takes pressure off of pinched nerves, but helps to reposition bulging discs and pull extruded disc material back into place.

Patients enjoy lasting results, a four year study on the lasting effects of Spinal Decompression showed remarkable levels of sustained relief from back pain in patients that had undergone therapy. Pain relief not only lasted by improved.

• 71% showed a 50% or more reduction in pain immediately after treatment.


• 52% of respondents reported a pain level of zero.


• Average pain levels were reduced from 7 to 1.5


• Employment increased by 40% among those out of work due to back pain.

We have treated many patients with conditions ranging from whiplash to scoliosis to herniated discs with stunning success. My clinic uses Spinal Decompression to help patients who have had little success with other treatments. This FDA approved Spinal Decompression has been the most important medical advance in the non-surgical, non-invasive treatment of back pain in the last ten years.

For anyone that lives in the Southern California area, I do offer a NO COST exam that determines if Spinal Decompression can help you. If anyone has any questions please feel free to contact me at 714-974-2505.

Additional information is available at

www.moulasdecompression.com

I have been practicing in Orange California for over 24 years. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corp. I attended Fullerton College, and later studied at Cleveland Chiropractic College. I believe in a personal interaction with my clients and have a genuine concern for your well-being and long term health.

DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH HIGH CHOLESTEROL

Research suggests that water-soluble dietary fiber is very important in reducing serum cholesterol. It is found in barley, beans, brown rice, fruits, glucomannan, guar gum, and oats. Oat bran and brown rice bran are the best foods for lowering cholesterol. Since fiber absorbs the minerals from the food it is in, take extra minerals separate from the fiber.

Meat and dairy products are the primary offenders because they contain high levels of cholesterol. Coffee, stress, and sustained tension also raise the serum cholesterol. Alcohol, steroids, oral contraceptives, Lasix and other diuretics, and L-Dopa (prescribed for Parkinson’s disease) are a few of the many drugs that elevate blood cholesterol.

No salt, heated fats or supermarket oils should be eaten. Reduce eating red meat, animal products, non dairy creamers, processed or refined foods, white bread, coffee, tea, alcohol, or tobacco. Reduce the amount of fats in your diet, making sure to take in plenty of fiber in the form of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. A good all-around exercise program is important!

Studies reveal that Third World diets, which consist of grains, fruits, and vegetables, yield lower blood cholesterol. In the United States, Finland, and Norway, where people indulge heavily in dairy products and meat, extremely high rates of heart and circulatory disease are present. Even the children in these nations show progressive vascular disease due to hypercholesterolemia (an excess of cholesterol in the blood).

Cream substitutes (nondairy cream), unfortunately, are poor alternatives to cholesterol-heavy dairy products. Many contain coconut oil, which is a highly saturated fat. Soy or almond milk is preferred.

Pure virgin olive oil helps reduce serum cholesterol.

Dr. Bob And Instrument Adjusting

What Could A Multi-Vitamin Do For Me?

A daily Multi-Vitamin/Mineral combination (MVM) may reduce the risk of infectious illness in healthy individuals, according to researchers at the University of North Carolina, and Wake Forest University.

Healthy participants taking the daily MVM reported fewer infections and days absent from work than those the placebo. Infection rates were 42% for the MVM group versus 73% in the placebo group. Work- absence rates were 21% in the MVM group and 57% in the placebo group.

Diabetics taking the MVM reported more dramatic results, with only a 17% infection rate compared with 93% in the diabetic placebo group. Illnesses included influenza, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urinary tract infections.

Chiro 101

To understand chiropractic, one must have a basic understanding about how the body functions. From the time you were born, your Inner Wisdom has known exactly how to keep you healthy and alive. It knows how fast your heart should beat, how often your lungs need to breathe, how to digest food and how to eliminate waste. There are millions of details controlled by your Inner Wisdom to keep this marvelous machine in prime functioning condition.

“… a kind of super intelligence exists in each of us, infinitely smarter and possessed of technical know-how far beyond our present understanding.” -Lewis Thomas, M.D.

Every living organism in our world possesses what chiropractors call Innate Intelligence. The body machine comes out of the “factory” fully able to function, as long as it has regular fuel and adequate maintenance. Innate Intelligence sends instructions to every organ and cell in your body through the nerve system housed by the vertebrae. However, unless your spinal vertebrae are correctly aligned, those instructions can’t be received and followed properly. The result is “Dis-ease” and dysfunction.

The One And Only Thing I Do At My Clinic

I release and help “increase” LIFE in people.
I help “turn on the body’s healing power!”

When I adjust you, POWER, LIFE and WISDOM
flows to every part of your body. This releases and increases LIFE, throughout your entire being.

“When I adjust you, you are instantly connected with your HIGHER SELF.”

I’m here to release the power, you already possess. Then your HIGHER SELF… does the rest.

Here’s something to (remember) about this office, which is unique to this office:

I don’t adjust you to “make YOU FEEL GOOD!”

I adjust you to “help make YOU BETTER.”

How's Your Balance?

Your feet are the foundation of your body… and can be a contributing factor to your health problems.

But My Feet Don’t Hurt
Your feet are the foundation of your entire skeleton. If they’re not supported properly, your body will form weaknesses in its skeletal structure. This results in pain and suffering. It’s like a building that will eventually have cracks in its walls if the foundation is not laid properly.

Most of the time, your feet aren’t the weakest point of your skeleton. They don’t hurt… but they will affect other parts of your body that do.

Excessive Foot Pronation and Flat Feet
When your feet strike hard surfaces, like the pavement or floor, they begin to flatten. This action causes the bones in your feet to become misaligned and leads to excessive foot pronation or flat feet. You’ll notice movement of your ankle and the flattening of your arch.

These conditions cause stress on your entire body, starting with your foot and moving up to your ankle, knee, hip joint, pelvis, spine and head. It can also result in a variety of health problems.

Orthotics help correct these problems.
Foot orthotics give you proper support and help restore the natural balance and alignment of your body.
Foot orthotics also help make your spinal adjustments more effective and longer-lasting.

Chiropractic And Kids

Good health begins at birth. Keep your kids well from birth! Do you take your child to get a dental check-up, how about an eye, ear or throat exam? Most parents take their children to the doctor so that they make sure their child is the healthiest they could possibly be. Did you know that current research shows the initiation of heart disease (atherosclerosis) occurs in infants and children?

However, we don’t often encounter a child with chest pain or other symptoms indicating they may have heart disease. Like the lack of chest pain, children do not always complain of back pain. However, spinal problems have been shown consistently to begin after birth. This is why a spinal check-up is critical at the earliest of ages as well as throughout adolescence and into adulthood.

According to Dr. Gutman, a German medical specialist, a chiropractic spinal checkup “… should be obligatory after every difficult birth.” He noted that out of a random group of 1,250 babies examined 5 days after birth, 211 suffered from vomiting, hyperactivity and sleeplessness – spinal abnormalities were found in 95% of this group.

Gutman and colleagues found that an unhealthy spine causes “many clinical features from central motor impairment to lower resistance to infections – especially ear, nose and throat infections.”

Ways To Stay Young

1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why we pay them.

2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down. Ditch them today.

3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop."

4. Enjoy the simple things.

5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.

6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.

7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next country - to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.

10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity. Do it early and often.


~ AND ALWAYS REMEMBER ~

"Your life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

Healing By Music

Music seems to have a positive effect on our moods and health in much the same way color does. Soft music, when combined with some relaxation techniques, has been used to lessen stress and relax muscles. Music touches the spirit and can be very relaxing and healing. Researchers suggest that music increases the production of pain-killing hormones called endorphins in the brain. It creates the relaxation response. Music healing has produced some good results in those undergoing alcohol and drug rehabilitation. It’s been proven beneficial to those suffering from depression, high blood pressure, migraines, and ulcers. Although soft music can be soothing, certain types of hard rock music can have the opposite effect.

Dr. Bob's Weekly Health Update 1-12-10

WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE
Courtesy of: Bob Moulas, D.C., 714-974-2505

Mental Attitude: "A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities, and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties." ~ Harry Truman

Health Alert: Cold Medicines Sending Children to Emergency Rooms. Just a few weeks after the FDA issued warnings about the dangers of cough and cold medications for very young children, a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports about 7,000 children each year wind up in hospital emergency rooms as a result of taking such medications. While many of the children took the medications without direct adult supervision, about one-quarter of the children received the properly recommended dose from a parent. The children cited in this study were 11 years and younger. ~ April 2008 Pediatrics

Diet: Whole Grain for Heart Success. Whole-grain foods are well-known for their protective effects against heart attacks, but another study now suggests they also make one less likely to suffer from congestive heart failure. This study gathered information over 20 years from 21,000 male doctors averaging 53.7 years of age. They found those men who averaged one bowl of whole-grain cereal a day (25 percent or more whole grain or bran by weight) were diagnosed with heart failure half as often, compared to those who rarely consumed such cereals. ~ Archives of Internal Medicine, Oct 2007

Exercise: BMI Is Out; Tape Measure Is In. If you're looking for an outward physical indication of atherosclerosis, you should forget the BMI index and use the waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). The BMI only shows a correlation at the upper extreme of the scale, the WHR exhibits a very linear correlation across the board. In contrast to other studies that suggest a target waist size, this research simply says the smaller waist you have, the less clogged your arteries are. "Even a small pot belly puts us at higher risk when compared to a flat tummy." ~ Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 2007

Chiropractic: Chiropractic Does Wonders for Headaches. Headache patients who received chiropractic care responded quite well. In one study, 83.2% reported their headaches were much improved, 11.1% reported their headaches were slightly improved, 5.1% reported no change and .6% reported their headaches worsened. ~ Chiropractic Research Foundation of National Chiropractic Association

Wellness/Prevention: Plants for Menopause. Foods with high polyphenol content may lessen some of the symptoms of menopause. Researchers report they were able to reduce excessive blood pressure (induced by a high salt intake) by about 50% using kudzu root extract. Kudzu is a woody vine with long, purplish flowers. The root has some estrogen-like activity and is used in traditional medicine to treat problems ranging from alcohol cravings to cluster headaches. ~ Reuters, Aug 2007, reporting on the work of Dr. J. Michael Wyss.

Quote: "The preservation of health is easier than the cure for disease." ~ B.J. Palmer

Dr. Bob's Weekly Update 1-11-10

WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE
Courtesy of: Bob Moulas, D.C., 714-974-2505

Mental Attitude: "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you can not do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?" ~ Luke 12: 25-26

Health Alert: Flu Migration ~ The flu begins each year in Asia (especially in the east and southeast regions) and begins to thrive during certain favorable conditions. In tropical areas, the flu likes the rainy season. In temperate zones, it prefers the chillier months. Because Asia has overlapping zones and dense populations, the virus tends to circulate all year long. After a new strain begins to spread through Asia, it moves to Australia, North America and Europe 6-9 months later. The virus finally burns out in South America or maybe Africa. Be careful as trade and travel patterns appear to be reasons for the geographical migration. ~ Science, April 2008

Diet: Obesity Deaths ~ Health statisticians are now warning obesity may soon become the number-one cause of deaths from cancer. Currently, smoking is responsible for about 30% of all cancer-related deaths. Obesity ranks second, at 14% and 20% for men and women, respectively. Due to the success of anti-smoking campaigns and legislation, smoking is gradually becoming less of a factor. In addition, more research is turning up evidence for the role of excess weight in many different types of cancer formations. Earlier studies focused on food content, but it's starting to look as if body fat itself is more relevant. ~ Associated Press, Feb 2008

Exercise: Growth Hormone Illusion ~ The effects of human growth hormone (HGH) use by athletes are interesting: HGH use does appear to increase muscle mass, but the more massive muscles do not appear to be any stronger than the original versions, had they been physically trained in the same manner. In fact, researchers suggest exercise capacity might suffer with HGH, as well as producing other side effects. The dosages studied were at levels considered fairly safe, and these findings might not apply to people using dangerously high amounts of the hormone. ~ Ann Intern Med, May 2008

Chiropractic: Patients with general back pain have great results with chiropractic care. A study of back pain sufferers who received chiropractic care found 81.75% reported their back pain was much improved, 17.3% reported their back pain was slightly improved, 0.95% reported no change and 0.0% reported their pain worsened. ~ Chiropractic Research Foundation of National Chiropractic Association

Wellness/Prevention: Teflon Babies ~ A report correlates the use of nonstick cookware in the kitchen with low-birth-weight human babies. Previous research in rodents found developmental problems resulting from exposure to perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoate (PFOA). Researchers used umbilical cord were decreased relative to higher concentrations of the compounds. ~ Environmental Health Perspectives, July 2007.

Quote: "The nervous system controls and coordinates all organs and structures of the human body." ~ Grays Anatomy

Dr. Bob's Health Update

WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE
Courtesy of: Bob Moulas, D.C., 714-974-2505

Mental Attitude: Researchers comparing the IQ of children raised in orphanages to those who were rescued at some point by foster parents discovered a dramatic difference. In some cases, it meant the difference between borderline retardation and average intelligence. One-on-one care at a young age has a definite impact on cognitive and intellectual development. According to this work, the earlier children are taken out of the institutional environment, the less stunting occurs. Children rescued before age 2 showed a 15-point IQ increase. For some of the age groups, each month spent in the orphanage translated to a half-point lower IQ score. Children raised by their biological parents still did much better than both groups - at about 10-20 points higher than the foster care group. ~ Associated Press, Dec 2007

Health Alert: Incontinent Memories - A study from Chicago's Rush University Medical Center suggests people taking anticholinergic drugs face a risk of memory and cognitive problems. Such drugs are used to treat high blood pressure, asthma, Parkinson's disease and incontinence. Those taking the medications showed a 50% faster decline in cognitive skills and memory. ~ Associated Press, April 2008

Diet: Breast Cancer and Weight. Keeping off weight after being diagnosed with breast cancer greatly increases a woman's chance of survival. Comparing survival rates with body mass index calculations, researchers found that for every 11 lbs gained after the initial diagnosis, the risk of death from breast cancer or other causes increased by 14%. Women classified as obese died at twice the rate of normal-weight females. ~ Reuters, Dec 2007

Exercise: Calories burned at rest! Our bodies burn calories as a result of workouts, increased daily activity, and something called "afterburn," which is an added attraction of strength training exercise. "Depending on how hard you work out, your metabolism can stay elevated for up to 48 hours after you've finished lifting." ~ Gary R. Hunter, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Chiropractic: Simple Back Pain Demonstration - Try this: Sit-up straight and have a friend put their hand flat on your low back. Then pretend to drive, work on the computer, read a book, etc. You should feel the muscles of the low back tighten. This is a simple demonstration of how the low back fatigues as everyone holds these postions all day long, over the entire workweek, over their entire lives. Daily stretching and routine chiropractic care can help diminish the effects of everyday activities.

Wellness/Prevention: The Secret of Longevity. Researchers from the University of Cambridge report they have found four basic lifestyle habits that can add 14 years to your life when all are observed: Don't smoke; get regular physical activity; eat five servings of fruits and vegetables daily; and drink alcohol only in moderation.

Quote: "The patient should be made to understand that he or she must take charge of his own life. Don't take your body to the doctor as if he were a repair shop." ~ Quentin Regestein

Health Update

WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE
Courtesy of: Bob Moulas, D.C., 714-974-2505

Mental Attitude: The “Nocebo” Effect. A positive reaction to an allergy test may not necessarily mean you are allergic to the allergen. Researchers performed a double-blind, placebo controlled allergy test on children. About one of every six children showed a positive reaction to the procedure, confirmed by rashes, hives and diarrhea. The term for this outcome is the “nocebo” effect. While the placebo effect, which can improve a patient’s condition when he expects good results, the “nocebo” effect can cause physical manifestations relating to the patient’s negative expectations. ~ Allergy, Aug 2007

Heart Alert: Nightshift Risks. The World Health Organization is adding a new item to its list of “probable” cancer risk factors: working the night shift. The theory is that since melanin, which can suppress tumor development, is mostly produced during periods of darkness. Artificial light (or lack of a dark room in which to sleep) disrupts production, the individual is predisposed to tumor growth. Other explanations involve a simple circadian rhythm disruption, or perhaps the stress induced in people who work nights as part of a rotating schedule. ~ Associated Press, Nov 2007

Exercise: No Time? Current recommendations call for 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week. There are 1,440 minutes in a day and 30 minutes is only 2% of your day! ~ American Heart Association

Chiropractic: Chiropractic neck pain and balance. 5-10% of people develop debilitating symptoms from neck pain. Unfortunately, even among those folks who do not have disabling pain, the majority find their neck pain is stubborn and recurrent, to some degree. Canadian scientists have shown that arthritis in the neck may affect balance. This could mean, in cases of poor balance or repeated falls among the elderly, treatment of the cervical spine might have value. ~ Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, March/April 2008

Wellness/Prevention: Slimming Sleep! A recent study draws a strong correlation between lack of sleep in children and their risk of becoming obese as they grow older. Each additional hour a 3rd-grader sleeps at night reduces the risk by 40% of becoming obese in the 6th grade. Irregular bedtimes, caffeine intake and in-room TVs are all thought to contribute to the obesity epidemic. Sleep deprivation appears to upset the balance between two hormones that regulate the appetite: ghrelin (promotes hunger) and leptin (contributes to the feeling of fullness). The average 3rd grader sleeps 9 hours a night. Those least likely to become obese routinely slept 10-12 hours nightly. ~ Pediatrics, Nov 2007

Quote: “He who has health has hope; and he who has hope has everything.” ~ Arabic Proverb

Dr. Bob's Health Update

WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE
Courtesy of: Bob Moulas, D.C., 714-974-2505

Mental Attitude: De-Stress at Your Desk. Yoga helps improve circulation and reduces oxidative stress. If you’re overworked and overstressed, a few minutes of yoga can help. Try these four poses: 1. Side stretch. Raise both arms and stretch first to one side and then the other, holding the stretch for a few seconds on each side. This increases circulation and gets your spine moving the way it was meant to and is much better than spending the entire day hunched over a keyboard. 2. Rotation. Now slowly twist to each side. Be careful not to twist your neck excessively, especially if you’re tense. Keep your chin lined up over your chest. 3. Back arch. Sit at the edge of your chair and put your hands slowly behind you. Slowly arch backward, raising your chin as you do so. Squeeze your shoulder blades together. 4. Forward fold. Cross one leg so your ankle rests on the opposite knee, and then lean forward gently. This is a great way to stretch out hip and back muscles, which can tighten after hours of sitting. ~ Yoga Alliance, Yoga teacher Denise Dunn

Diet: Iron for a Cough? Women with chronic, idiopathic coughs were evaluated and all were found to be iron-deficient. All showed signs of throat inflammation such as redness, swelling and vocal cord sensitivity. After two months of iron supplementation, all the women showed either vast improvement or complete recovery. ~ Reuters, Oct 2007

Exercise: Diabetes Rate Up 90% in Last Decade. The incidence has been fueled by growing obesity rates and increasingly sedentary lifestyles. American Diabetes Association: 24 million US kids and adults, 8% of the population, have diabetes! ~ Reuters, Oct 2008

Chiropractic: Throwing Your Back Out …. If you lift a couch 100 times and your back goes “out” once, then it didn’t happen from that 100th time. So what did happen? The tissue in your back slowly fatigued from all of your activities and then one day, the tissue gave way. It’s the old “straw that broke the camel’s back.” So take care of your back from time to time; even if you are not in pain. ~ Marcus Strutz, D.C.

Wellness/Prevention: Smoking. In 2005, an estimated 45.1 million or 21% of adults were smokers. Smoking has declined 40% from 1965-1990, but has changed little since. ~ CDC, June 2005

Quote: “The quality, not the longevity, of one’s life is what is important.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr.

Do What Doctors Do To Get Out Of Pain

It’s called a breakthrough in the treatment of neck and back pain. It feels good, and is non-surgical. So what’s the answer? It is Spinal Decompression!! The Mayo Clinic and John Hopkins are using it with a success rate of about 90%.

How Does Spinal Decompression Work?

Spinal Decompression provides relief to severe back and neck pain sufferers by gently reducing the pressure within spinal discs. The bones of the spine are slowly and methodically separated using the state-of-the-art DYNA PRO Spinal Decompression Unit. As the vertebrae are separated pressure is slowly reduced within the disc (intradiscal pressure) until a vacuum is formed. This vacuum “sucks” the gelatinous center of the disc back inside thereby reducing the disc bulge or disc herniation. Significant disc bulge reduction removes pressure off the spinal nerves and drastically reduces pain and disability. This “sucking” vacuum also pulls much-needed oxygen, nutrients and fluid into injured and degenerated discs allowing the healing to begin.
The treatment motion is computer controlled to provide gentle and painless decompression of the injured spinal discs. Advanced DYNA PRO decompression techniques separate slowly and cycle between brief moments of pulling and relaxing (oscillation). This reduces protective muscle spasm that contributed to the poor success rate of outdated “traction” techniques.

How Do Spinal Discs Become Injured?

Over time gravity, spinal joint dysfunction and accumulated trauma cause the discs to compress, flatten and degenerate. Significant disc damage can become a tear called a disc herniation. The “jelly center” of the disc can also dry out over time which is referred to as degenerative disc disease. All forms of disc injury can eventually impinge on the nerves exiting the spine (“pinched nerve”) which can create numbness, tingling, burning or sharp pain down the arms or legs. Sharp pain originating from the back and “shooting” down the legs is often referred to as sciatica. The only treatment that can reverse this degenerative compression is NON-SURGICAL SPINAL DECOMPRESSION or THE DYNA PRO!
Spinal Decompression Can Treat The Following Conditions

· Sciatica
· Neck Disc Bulge
· Herniated Disc-Back
· Herniated Disc-Neck
· Pinched Nerve
· Degenerative Disc Disease

Fibromyalgia

Vitamin C and Muscle Pain

Patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia use many different complementary and alternative treatments. Since medications and surgery are rarely indicated, the use of safer (less toxic) alternatives has become widespread. Many patients will report trying different treatments, such as exercise programs, prayer, chiropractic and vitamin supplements.

Vitamins may offer an integral link to muscle pain and fibromyalgia symptoms in some patients. Long used by athletes to speed wound healing and recovery from work-outs, vitamin C has now caught the attention of researchers, who are trying to see how this vitamin works, and whether it is effective as a supplement for individuals with fibromyalgia.

Many times patients will take individual nutrients for particular symptoms, or because that was what was recommended by a doctor. Other times the nutrient is part of a larger regimen, including food and weight loss advice, other vitamins, minerals and herbs. Most patients take a variety of supplements.

One study of twelve fibromyalgia patients showed supplementing with vitamin C (500 mg daily) showed a 17-20% decrease in symptoms. Because Vitamin C, in particular, has little known toxic effects at high doses, a few to several grams can be recommended daily. The vitamin should be buffered to minimize stomach irritation. Bowel tolerance (loose stools) occurs when the body is saturated with the vitamin. One way to ingest buffered vitamin C, is to take one gram each hour until your tolerance is reached. That amount would then be the maximum dose for the patient. The dose should then be spread throughout the day. Taking vitamins with foods may also aid in their absorption.

Ask your health care provider about the different supplements you may be taking and your general diet. Getting your nutrition from whole foods is the best source for vitamins and minerals. Supplements should really be used to supplement a diet naturally rich in antioxidants, such as one with many daily servings of vegetables and fruits.

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Who Has Foot Pain?

The human foot serves as the foundation of the body, combining mechanical complexity and structural strength. The ankle specifically serves as the shock absorber and propulsion engine of the body. The foot and ankle are designed to sustain enormous pressure while providing flexibility and resiliency.

The foot and the ankle are made up of……..
· 26 bones
· 33 joints and more than 100 muscles.

These components work together to provide the body with support, balance, and mobility. A structural flaw or malfunction in any one part can result in the development of problems elsewhere in the body.

Supination of the foot occurs when the foot rolls outward at the ankle. The most common symptoms of supination are pain through the arch of the foot or pain in the heel. The pain can usually be associated with plantar fascitis or heel spurs. Other symptoms can be back and knee pain.

Pronation of the foot is a condition that occurs when the arch of the foot collapses. Often, pronation occurs as a result of strain on the foot. If pronation is left untreated, serious problems can arise.

What's A Parasite?

The Center for Disease Control in Atlanta says that the average American has about 3 pounds of parasites living in their body.

I believe the single most undiagnosed health challenge in the history of the human race is parasites.

The signs of parasites in the human body: itchy ears, nose, anus, forgetfulness, slow reflexes, gas bloating, loss of appetite, fast heartbeat, eat more than normal, still feel hungry, lethargy, numb hands and dry lips during the day.

A parasite is an organism that lives off the host, the host being you or me. The parasite lives a parallel life inside our bodies, feeding off either our own energy, our own cells or the food we eat, or even feeding off the health supplements we use.

A parasite eats, lays eggs and secretes. Some parasites love sugar, for instance. If you are a person who craves sugar, you may have a sugar loving parasite. In fact, parasites are known to be one of the causes of diabetic tendencies and blood sugar discrepancies. They exist mainly in the digestive tract, but can be found in the liver, as well as throughout the body.

As if it wasn’t bad enough to have an uninvited guest living in your body, the parasites eat your nutrients before you do! They get the best nutrients, and you get the scraps and leftovers. They grow healthy and fat, yet your organs and skin starve for nutrition. What’s more, parasites can remain in your body for 10, 20, or even 30 years.

How Do We Get Parasites?

Here is a list of ways parasites can get into your body: shaking hands, sharing someone else’s soda can, kissing (even on the cheek), intimate sexual contact, and believe it or not, you can get parasites by inhaling dust which contains the dried form of these organisms. You can get parasites from eating meat. Another source of parasites is salads.

Married couples tend to have them together, and if one person is treated for the parasitic infection, they are often re-infected by their spouse. It is extremely important that both be treated at the same time, and in many cases, the children should be treated along with their parents.

A Story About Joe Bod

Joe Bod pulled up to the gym parking lot in his 1967 Volkswagon Squareback. His V.W. was much in need of a paint job. It belched, and jerked to a sudden stop. His jock strap hung from the rear view mirror. “I swear I could see fumes coming from that thing!” There was a bunch of bananas on the dash board. Can you think of a better way to ripen a banana? It was very evident that Joe was still using his Squareback as his home. He grabbed his gym bag, and loaded it with the usual items: 6 bananas, 3 cans of tuna in water, 1 gallon of distilled H20, 1 bottle of vitamins, 6 viles of a gooey substance, and a roll of toilet paper. (You never know?) Joe was ready to start another of his 5 hour marathon body building workouts. Afterwards, he would hit the beach for some serious sun tanning. There would be a few teeny boppers there that wanted to admire his pumped up body, and hear his stories about winning the Mr. Omaha body building contest 3 years in a row………..