The Business of Healing – Part 2

22 02 2012

Custom Craftworks BlogLast week we discussed “The Battle Between The Healing Business” and for the next couple of blog installments we will continue that discussion. Today we will continue our discussion of the business of healing with information that will help to create a larger client list, expand into other modalities of healing, work cooperatively with other healers and grow your practice. In 2010 the marketing team at Pivotal Health Solutions created a booklet titled “Integrating Massage Into Your Practice”. I have found this to be one of the most useful marketing pieces ever created. While the main focus is based on chiropractors bringing massage into their practice it can be useful for massage therapists who are looking to grow theirs. You can download a soft copy here http://www.box.com/shared/v7u03eb38a

Introduction: Adding massage to your practice can be richly rewarding for you and your patients. Large numbers of professionals are realizing the results of combining these complimentary methods. According to a recent survey conducted by The Doyle Group, publishers of Chiropractic Economics and Massage Magazine, 50.8% of chiropractors already offer massage to their patients and many more are adding massage every day. Practices that offer massage can accommodate more appointments each day and even generate profit when you are out of the office! Pivotal Health Solutions has been providing products and services to the massage and chiropractic professions for over two decades. We can supply all of the products and information needed to successfully integrate Massage Therapy into your practice.

Combining chiropractic and massage forms an effective and profitable alliance. Where chiropractic address pain and dysfunction through spinal adjustments, massage therapy applies pressure to muscle and other soft tissue to achieve therapeutic and relaxation results.

Together, these two approaches form the basis of a comprehensive care system designed for the well being of your patients. The result is adjustments that are more effective – and hold. In addition, massage adds another profit center to your business, which may continue producing even when you are not present.

As Pivotal Health Solutions is an industry leader in manufacturing both massage therapy and chiropractic equipment we are uniquely suited to provide both the knowledge and tools your practice will need to grow and succeed. We at Pivotal Health Solutions very well understand that our success stems from your practices success.

Next week we will continue our discussion on the Business of Healing, until then, be well.

Post by: David Fried – Custom Craftworks – www.customcraftworks.com

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Beat Parkinson’s disease naturally

21 02 2012

I have become a real fan of Dr. David Jockers and enjoy reading his articles this particular article was posted December 1, 2011 in Natural News.  I found this to be another excellent article supporting Chiropractic Health and wanted to pass it along to all our readers as I am following the Nutrition and exercise theme over the last few articles.

(NaturalNews) Parkinson’s disease is the second most common degenerative disorder of the central nervous system after Alzheimer’s disease. It is estimated that 1% of individuals over the age of 65 are diagnosed with this disorder. Natural lifestyle interventions can prevent and reverse Parkinson’s disease.

Parkinson’s particularly affects a region of the basal ganglia called the substantia nigra. The basal ganglia are a group of brain structures that utilize dopamine as their primary neurotransmitter. Neuronal loss in these regions is associated with brain cell inflammation and the formation of cross-linked proteins called Lewy bodies in the remaining nerve cells. Lewy bodies are protein aggregates that form and block normal cellular activity.

The most common symptoms of Parkinson’s include movement related disorders such as shaking, rigidity, difficulty walking and slowness of movement. As the disease progresses, it leads to cognitive and behavioral problems such as dementia, insomnia and irritability.

Type II Diabetes Dramatically Increases Parkinson Disease Risk
Researchers in Finland have found that individuals with type II diabetes have an 83% greater risk of developing Parkinson’s. Elevated blood sugar is known to link with protein structures in a process called glycation. This reaction of reducing sugars connecting to amino acids creates advanced glycolytic enzymes (AGE’s). AGE’s are especially dangerous and create massive amounts of free radicals.

AGE damage in the basal ganglia region is associated with Lewy body formation. These structures are created and aggregate in the basal ganglia due to excessive oxidative stress within the sensitive neuronal tissues. Oxidative stress in the brain is most commonly associated with blood sugar imbalances and environmental toxins (such as heavy metals and organic toxins like pesticides and herbicides).

British studies have linked users of conventional herbicide weed killers and pesticide fly killers to be almost twice as likely to form Parkinson’s disease. Many of these products kill weeds and bugs by affecting protein chemistry within the organism. This seems to clearly have deleterious effects on humans as well. The greatest potential sources of exposure include crop spraying, weed killers, pesticides and insecticides used in the garden, and fly sprays and ant powders used in the home.

The key to preventing and reversing Parkinson’s disease is to begin with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle. This includes lots of clean water and phytonutrient rich raw and lightly cooked vegetables. Good fats such as avocados, olive oil, nuts/seeds and coconut products should be strongly encouraged. Healthy animal products such as grass-fed beef, bison, lamb, antelope, deer and free-range chicken, turkey and eggs are also good sources.

Sugar and food sources that metabolize into sugar such as grains and fruits should be used minimally. Anti-inflammatory herbs such as turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, garlic, and rosemary among others should be used at every possible chance.

High quality omega-3 fatty acids with astaxanthin are especially important for stabilizing neuronal cell membranes. Astaxanthin has very strong anti-oxidant effects that are especially good at protecting against lipid peroxidation, which damages cell membranes.

It is very important for individuals, who are suffering from Parkinson’s or are susceptible to the disease, to boost intracellular glutathione levels. Glutathione (GSH) is a very special peptide molecule that provides the greatest anti-oxidant protection and recharges other anti-oxidants within the body. Non-denatured, grass-fed whey protein is the best natural food source for glutathione precursors such as cysteine and glutamic acid.

Glutathione helps the cells eliminate wastes from the intracellular environment and into the bloodstream. In order to prevent retoxification it is essential to use a binding agent such as activated charcoal. Activated charcoal has been shown to be extremely effective at binding and eliminating organic toxins from the system.

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Parkinson:
Advanced glycation end products induce in vitro cross-linking of alpha-synuclein and accelerate the process of intracellular inclusion body formation.:
Pesticides dramatically increase risk of Parkinson’s:
Glutathione is the master super antioxidant of the body  Learn more: 

About the author: Dr. David Jockers owns and operates Exodus Health Center in Kennesaw, Ga. He is a Maximized Living doctor. His expertise is in weight loss, customized nutrition & exercise, & structural corrective chiropractic care. For more information go to www.exodushc.com To find a Maximized Living doctor near you go to www.maximizedliving.com 

 

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Laser Compared To Ultrasound

17 02 2012

The research clearly demonstrates that laser is an effective treatment modality. Ultrasound has been in use for a long time and has obvious, proven benefits. However, how do the modalities compare? There is more research coming out all the time to answer this question. The following two studies help clarify the similarities and differences:

In a randomized blinded trial, 63 patients with chronic Myofascial pain were treated and assessed for pain before and after treatment.

Laser provided significantly more improvement both during activity and at rest when compared to ultrasound (p<0.05). This study concludes that laser and ultrasound are both effective. But, on all parameters, laser provided more relief and was described as as “the preferred treatment(s) of myofascial pain syndrome in (the) shoulder.”

Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2011 Sep;47(3):381-9.Comparison of the effects of low energy laser and ultrasound in treatment of shoulder myofascial pain syndrome: a randomized single-blinded clinical trial. Rayegani S, et al.

Curtis Turchin, M.A., D.C. has been a doctor of chiropractic using lasers for the treatment of acute and chronic pain for more than 25 years.  He has published 3 books, more than 20 journal articles, and has been extensively interviewed on radio and television.  Dr. Turchin is the author of the text, Light and Laser Therapy:  Clinical Procedures, described as the authoritative text on clinical laser treatment as well as Treating Addictions with Laser Therapy, the only book published on this unique subject. He has a bachelor’s degree in pre-medical studies and psychology from the University of Southern California., a master’s degree in education from San Francisco State University, and a doctor of chiropractic from Palmer College West. He can be contacted at: 650-224-8789 or dr.turchin@yahoo.com. His address is 950 Woodside Rd., Suite 6, Redwood City, CA 94061

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The Battle Between The Healing Business

16 02 2012

I recently read an article in Massage Today Magazine that was written by Cary Bayer and it really spoke to me, I would like to discuss it further in this forum. I speak to therapists in person and on the phone all day, every day, and while not all therapists share this common ailment enough do that I thought I should comment on it and bring it up here. There is a constant battle between those that heal and the business of healing. Much of this battle is due to the fact that many therapists spend more of their time healing clients than thinking about the business aspect of their practice. Trust me, I do understand that thinking of all the things that running a successful practice entails is far less exciting than learning a new modality or way to ease a client’s pain, but it is necessary.

In his article “Re-framing the idea of referring new clients to other LMTs” Cary Bayer says and I agree, that the therapist being referred to may become that client’s therapist for years to come and therefore could be lost revenue to the referrer into the thousands of dollars. I agree with Mr. Bayer that we don’t want to see therapists become over worked, hurt or injure themselves or over schedule to the point of burnout, none of these outcomes are good. However, by taking the time to implement a business plan that includes a referral partner or partners that will compensate you for each session you referred to them; you are passing up a valuable revenue stream. In the same regard, if your practice is quickly becoming over referred to it may make sense to expand your practice, higher other therapists that share your particular style and passion for healing and thrive. Your client’s, employees and community would be positively affected by your expansion and that is what all healers and therapists strive for; the positive effect of your healing power on those around you.

Now of course there is always a lot to consider when implementing a new business plan, but I strongly feel that with the extra effort success will follow.

David Fried, Custom Craftworks   customcraftworks.com

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10 Reasons to add Spinal Decompression Therapy to your office

10 02 2012

10. Non traumatic intervention:
Let’s face it we all know of people who have suffered with back pain and underwent surgery. Usually not once but twice or several times. The success rate for surgery is not that great. Not to mention very costly from a procedure perspective and time of work for recovery. All for what, a less than 50% chance of getting true results.

9. New and effective tool for you to help your patients with:
Let’s be honest here. If someone comes in with a severe disc pathology that is causing radiculopathy, weakness, and a host of other extremity issues. There is not a lot that general adjusting can do. I know I know, I’m a Chiropractor too and I know the power of the body’s ability to heal itself without interference. I also know from visiting and teaching literally hundreds of other chiropractors that severe disc pathology just doesn’t respond as well and they usually end up losing the patient to the pain management clinics or surgeons. The ones that are implementing decompression therapy as an adjunct to their Chiropractic care (not a replacement) are able to help these cases more effectively than without this in their practice.

8. Non age dependant. Virtually any age person with disc pathology can benefit:
I have heard so many cases where the surgeon has told the patient that they are too old for surgery and they are just going to have to live with the pain or “enroll in lifelong pain management”. NOT so with decompression therapy! You can offer your elderly patient populations hope that they never would have found by offering decompression therapy.

7. Viable alternative to invasive /risky back surgery:
I have been doing decompression therapy for well over a decade and individual sessions into the tens of thousands, as well as consulted, coached several hundreds of doctors. Not once have I run across a “decompression fatality! On the other hand, the national average of spinal surgery deaths is 2.4 deaths out of every 100 operations (1). Other things to consider, 80,000 new cases of failed back surgeries per year in US (2). Of these the percentage that will go on to lead a productive working lifestyle is less than stellar. 71% to 95% of lumbar fusion patients will never return to work (3). Why would you not want to help these patients with another option?

6. Another revenue stream for your office:
Let’s face it. Times are tough for everyone. In the average office I go in to assess and run a statistical report on, the revenue streams are steadily decreasing while at the same time the overhead, and other expenses are steadily increasing. It is only a matter of time when the office will reach what I call a “financial titration point”.  What we need to be looking at is other resources that are already in demand, that are accepted, and that our patients need. Ones that we can easily implement in our clinic without disrupting flow.

5. Allows you to keep your share of the market:
I have seen several times where there is one doctor in a town who is contemplating adding decompression but her/she just wants to sleep on it. Well before you know it another person just down the street is already putting up bill boards, running ads in the paper and advertising their new decompression table. All of a sudden you start seeing gaps in your schedule book. Guess where your patients with disc problems are going. Don’t be that person who “coulda, shoulda, woulda!”

4. Gives you more credibility than others:
Keeping you office up with times and technology is paramount in attracting new patients. Not only that the recognition you will get from your peers and others in the healthcare community in your town is enhanced by adding decompression to your clinic.

3. Will bring in patients that wouldn’t come see you otherwise:
Even in my own personal clinic. I will have patients that will come in that never have been to a Chiropractor, and never would have come unless we offered state of the art decompression therapy. This is direct from their mouths! Remember this…not all Chiropractic patients will become decompression patients BUT ALL decompression patients will become Chiropractic patients. What a great Chiropractic practice builder.

2. Bridges the gap between Chiropractors and Medical doctors:
When we started implementing decompression several years ago we noticed that we started getting more referrals from the local MDs. We also started ordering more MRIs and other studies that help when identifying disc pathology. This brought us together even closer. Now every medical office has our prescription pads and knows that we offer state of the art decompression therapy. So if they have a patient with disc pathology that is a non surgical candidate they call on us! Without decompression in our clinic this would not be possible.

1. It’s in demand!
Patients are getting more technical savvy and are starting (slowly) to question their MDs before hopping on the surgical table or ingesting a lifetime of pain meds. Instead they are on the internet gathering research. Just think if you were up all night with back pain and were on the net looking for solutions how much information could someone gather on back pain procedures. Of that information how much would be on decompression therapy. A LOT! Which one do you think is more appealing to the educated patient? Decompression of course! They are out there right now looking for you, of not you then I guarantee it will be your fellow colleague down the street that will help them. Now is the time to consider adding decompression to your practice.

References:

1.  Medicare Records Reveal Troubling Trail of Surgeries By JOHN CARREYROU And TOM MCGINTY

2. Ragab A and Deshazo RD, Management of back pain in patients with previous back surgery, The American Journal of Medicine, 2008; 121:272-8.

3. Ragab A and Deshazo RD, Management of back pain in patients with previous back surgery, The American Journal of Medicine, 2008; 121:272-8

Dr. Bryan Hawley is an international speaker and author with expertise on the subject of decompression therapy. He is founder of the International Laser and Spinal Decompression Association, and medical Advisor for Pivotal Health Solutions. He can be reached at info@drbryanhawley.com

 

 

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Pain Relief and Healing at the Speed of Light

9 02 2012

Pain Relief and Healing at the Speed of LightJust what is laser therapy? Many people know this kind of treatment as “Low Level Laser Therapy” or “Cold Laser Therapy”. Most people think of surgical lasers or Star Wars and think the treatments will hurt. Actually, it is a very safe, painless, and effective way of treating injuries, pain and many medical conditions.

Laser Therapy is a method of treatment where laser light is applied to tissues with a low light intensity so that heating is negligible and a therapeutic influence is produced. The effect achieved is produced by the light creating a photobiostimulation in the tissues at a cellular level – modulating cellular function.

The minimal heat produced by the laser light is a negligible contribution to the therapeutic effect. This is quite different from surgical lasers where a strong laser light is used and the subsequent heat produced creates a cutting, evaporating or coagulating effect. The benefits in low level laser therapy are seen in improved healing time, pain relief, reduced swelling, increased circulation and increased range of motion. Numerous studies have been conducted in human medicine lending support to its use as a therapeutic medical device to improve healing time, decrease inflammation and relieve pain.

The Main Biological Effects of Laser Light:
• Pain relief
• Reduced inflammation
• Increased blood flow to injured tissues
• Accelerated tissue repair and cell growth
• Accelerated wound healing
• Reduced formation of scar tissue
• Improved nerve function

Laser therapy is gaining in popularity in human rehabilitation medicine as well as in veterinary medicine. It is particularly attractive for the treatment of athletes–human, canine, and equine– due to the potential of a shortened recovery time and the effectiveness of lasers in treating musculoskeletal disorders. But while laser therapy is very useful for injuries, it is far from limited to sports medicine. It has proven to be effective in decreasing the amount of time needed for wound and fracture healing

Pain Relief and Healing at the Speed of LightConditions treatable with Laser Therapy include:
• Arthritis
• Neck and back pain
• Joint pain
• Muscle strain or injury
• Tendon injuries
• Ligament Sprains
• Hoof pain
• Post-surgical pain and healing
• Fracture healing
• Edema (swelling)
• Wound Healing
• Burns
• Neurologic conditions
• Rehabilitation

How does it work? 
The laser light interacts with tissues at the cellular level by increasing metabolic activity. This leads to an increase in the production of ATP (cellular fuel) and thereby a cascade of events leading to increased cellular reproduction, function and health.

On a systemic level, the laser energy increases circulation by inciting vasodilation (increasing the diameter of blood vessels leading to increased blood flow to the tissues). This serves to increase the transportation of specific healing enzymes, oxygen and nutrition to damaged tissues while increasing the removal of cellular debris and toxins. As a result, all cells and thereby all tissues, are repaired faster. In addition, the laser light increases the formation of new capillaries in damaged tissue (angiogenesis) and fibrous tissue; contributing to the speeding up of healing as well as reducing the formation of scar tissue. The laser light also activates lymphatic drainage helping to reduce inflammation.

Damaged nerve cells are particularly slow to heal and this can lead to neurologic deficits such as numbness and impaired function. Laser light can help speed up the cellular regeneration of the nerve axons and help improve recovery time. It also seems to be helpful in slowing down the progression of some degenerative nerve diseases – possibly by increasing the amplitude of action potentials to optimize muscle action.

Perhaps most importantly, laser therapy has an analgesic effect by attacking pain on different levels. The laser light has an effect on nerve cells by blocking pain transmitted by these cells to the brain and decreasing nerve sensitivity. The laser therapy decreases inflammation – this also helps decrease the pain being caused by the edema.  At the same time, the laser light stimulates the central nervous system to signal the brain to release pain blocking chemicals such as endorphins, enkephalins, and opioids. In addition to the analgesic effect, these chemicals have a relaxing, sedative effect on the patient. If done correctly, there is little or no sensation during laser therapy.

Pain Relief and Healing at the Speed of Light

Most patients seem to genuinely enjoy their treatments and no patient sedation or restraint is needed.

Laser light can also be used to stimulate acupuncture points. This non-invasive technique is especially useful for animals that do not take to being needled. This can be used for all the same syndromes as acupuncture but is especially effective for muscle trigger points and providing musculoskeletal pain relief.

How is treatment done?
Treatment time varies depending on the size of the area being treated, the size and thickness of the animal being treated, the type of tissue being targeted, and the type of machine being utilized. Typically, treatment time is 3 to 8 minutes. The more powerful machines are quicker in dispersing the treatment dose but because of the increase in energy being utilized, they should only be used by trained medical or veterinary medical personnel. Misused, these more powerful laser therapy machines can actually burn tissue and/or inhibit healing.

Initially, treatment for some acute conditions may be performed daily. More chronic conditions should initially be treated 2-3 times a week. This will be tapered down as improvement occurs – usually to once or twice a week.

Some conditions, may display immediate improvement and only require 1-2 total treatments while others may require 6-12 treatments. Treatments are cumulative when done over a short time period and in some cases, it may take 3-4 sessions before a change is notable in the condition. Some chronic conditions may require ongoing treatment or a maintenance program in which treatment occurs periodically as needed.

Treatment programs and plans need to be tailored to the individual animal and that animal’s issue. It is critical to have a correct veterinary diagnosis and treatment plan to avoid inhibiting healing.

Take home message
The use of therapeutic lasers in small and large veterinary practices is becoming more and more popular as veterinarians recognize its use as a painless and effective means of reducing pain and improving healing. The simple means of application and safety in use allow for a tool to treat many types of injuries and medical conditions. This is useful as an adjunct to traditional medicine or when medication may not be ideal.  Many animals resist taking medication, their owners are not comfortable in delivering medication, or the animal is fractious and resistant to rehabilitative treatment. In addition, there are many patients for whom analgesic (pain) medication is ineffective or who may not be able to take analgesic medications. Laser Therapy is an easy and effective alternative.

Laser Therapy is a non-invasive and extremely gentle form of treatment with virtually no side-effects. However, the use of a laser as a medical device should be done by veterinary medical practitioners to ensure that an adequate diagnosis has been obtained prior to treatment so that the use of the laser does not inhibit healing and more effective medical treatment is not being overlooked.

Depending on the initial condition, effects from laser therapy may be seen immediately. Some cases even resolve after one or two treatments while other chronic conditions, such as arthritis, continue to be seen on a regular basis to maintain the animal’s comfort.

Shari C. Silverman, VMDMeet the Doc
Shari C. Silverman, VMD, provides veterinary exercise and rehabilitation consultations along with supplemental therapeutic medical practices to serve as a complement to traditional western-based veterinary healthcare.  For an injured horse, chronically painful horse, or equine athlete, these treatment plans and wellness programs including acupuncture, osteopathic manipulation, laser therapy, and myofascial release, restore structural integrity and equilibrium allowing the body to better preserve health, or in cases of injury or illness, heal itself.  The concepts are simple – good horse management leads to a healthier, happier, sounder horse.

Dr. Silverman is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School of Medicine and Medical Acupuncture for Veterinarians in Colorado, the only scientific based acupuncture course in the U.S. available to veterinarians.  Her practices are based on research and fact based medical techniques blending a scientific modern approach with the ancient medical practice developed centuries ago in China.

To contact Dr. Silverman call 908-963-6904 or click www.simplysoundhorse.com

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How to Find The Massage Therapist For You

8 02 2012

How to Find The Massage Therapist For YouThere are as many different reasons for having body work done as there are people in the world, but how does one find the right therapist? There are many considerations to make when searching out the help and expertise of a professional therapist; this is some helpful information that can be utilized in finding the right one for you.

First, what is the reason for your needing or wanting a professional therapist? Is it for rehabilitation of an injury or medical issue? Is it for health and wellness upkeep or is it for relaxation and peace of mind? The next question is where to find the right one, you can consult professional massage therapy websites, such as the AMTA, ABMP or Massage Therapy Foundation, you can look in the phone book or online for a therapist, but my favorite way to look for anything is to ask for people’s opinions and for their referrals. By asking for a referral you are guaranteed that the person giving the referral has either been to that therapist or has knowledge of others that have and have had positive reports on them. Another source for good referrals would be doctors of chiropractic, physical therapists and others who are in the health and wellness field.

Next, contact the therapist you have been referred to or found on your own and ask a few questions that will help you know if this is the therapist for you. Asking questions about their experience, where they attended school, their views on health maintenance, and what you can expect from a session with them is an excellent way to informally interview them. If you are not comfortable with any of the answers you receive, politely thank them for their time and move on. As body work is an intensely personal choice, it is the client’s right and duty to find a therapist that makes them feel comfortable.

All therapy sessions begin with a few minutes of “intake”. During this time the therapist will ask questions about your general health and what you wish to achieve by seeing them, as the therapist is doing intake, take the time to do some “intake” yourself. Ask questions about the treatment you will be receiving and what they feel the best outcome will be from seeing them. This “intake” time will either make you feel comfortable with the therapist or send up a red flag.

Finally, assess the session after you have left. How do you feel? How did you feel during the session? Were you comfortable at all times? Did the therapist address the issues you outlined in the “intake”? The answers to these questions will let you know whether or not you have found the right therapist for you. Again, receiving body work therapy is very personal and unless you are completely comfortable with the therapist, you will not receive the full benefits of therapy.

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Sugar consumption accelerates aging

7 02 2012

Sugar consumption accelerates agingI have become a real fan of Dr. David Jockers and enjoy reading his articles this particular article was posted December 26, 2011 in Natural News.  I found this to be another excellent article supporting Chiropractic Health and wanted to pass it along to all our readers as I am following the Nutrition and exercise theme over the last few articles.

(NaturalNews) The largest source of calories for individuals living in industrialized nations comes from sugar. Sugar increases insulin levels which promote fat accumulation and inflammation throughout the body. Sugar consumption and elevated insulin accelerate the aging process and create an environment conducive to degenerative disease.

The chemistry of sugar is based on the number of carbohydrates and includes monosaccharides, disaccharides and oligosaccharides. The most important monosaccharides are glucose, dextrose, and fructose. The primary difference in these deals with the way they are digested and metabolized. Glucose and dextrose are basically the same form of sugar. Many sugars can be identified by their characteristic “ose” ending.

Many of these sugars also combine to form complex sugars such as sucrose. Sucrose, typical table sugar, is a disaccharide (2 sugar forms) that is half glucose and half fructose. Meanwhile, high fructose corn syrup is 55% fructose and 45% glucose.

Massive Increase in Sugar Consumption

In the year 1700, the average individual consumed about 4 pounds of sugar each year. In 1800, it was about 18 pounds of sugar per year. In 1900, the average person ate 90 pounds of sugar per year. In 2009, the average individual consumes 150 pounds of sugar per year. Half of our society consumes ? pound of sugar per day. Most of this is in unnatural, man-made forms such as sucrose and high fructose corn syrup.

Most forms of sugar (other than fructose based sources) metabolize quickly in the body into a simple glucose form. This glucose is then funneled into cells by the hormone insulin. This process is performed very well in our bodies when the cells are kept sensitive to the circulating insulin.

Lifestyle behaviors that lead to chronically elevated blood sugar and insulin levels cause a cellular resistance to insulin. These behaviors include excessive sugar intake, processed foods and sedentary lifestyle. Elevated blood sugar and insulin cause excessive free radical damage and inflammation throughout the body.

The Major Problems with Elevated Sugar & Insulin Include:

1. Mal-coordinates the immune system and reduces its functional ability.

2. Dehydrates the cells and depletes the body of critical electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, & sodium leading to cell death and chronic muscle spasms.

3. Depletes the body of chromium, copper, zinc and other trace minerals that help sensitize cells to insulin. This further accelerates cell membrane insulin resistance.

4. Induces cancer cell division and proliferation and inhibits mechanisms that slow down tumor growth and that inhibit cancer cell apoptosis (programmed cell death).

5. Creates tissue damaging Advanced Glycolytic Enzymes (AGE’s).

6. Depletes the body of anti-oxidants such as glutathione, vitamin C & vitamin E.

7. Inhibits Human Growth Hormone (HGH) and elevates cortisol levels.

8. Inhibits cellular protein synthesis, which results in dysfunctional bone, muscle, and joint chemistry. This accelerates the risk of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and chronic muscle and joint pain.

9. Promotes the growth of pathogenic bacteria and parasites such as Candida and other yeast like organisms. This also depletes the body of good bacteria and can lead to chronic infections in the gut, respiratory tissue and sinuses.

10. Leads to obesity, elevated triglycerides, abnormal LDL:HDL cholesterol levels and elevated arterial inflammatory risk factors.

11. Opens up the blood brain barrier, depletes the brain of trace mineral stores and allows toxins and other heavy metals to accumulate in brain tissue.

12. Destroys nerves leading to chronic pain, neuropathies, vision disorders, and accelerated organ dysfunction.

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Sugar, high-fructose corn syrup and type II diabetes


About the author: Dr. David Jockers owns and operates Exodus Health Center in Kennesaw, Ga. He is a Maximized Living doctor. His expertise is in weight loss, customized nutrition & exercise, & structural corrective chiropractic care. For more information go to www.exodushc.com To find a Maximized Living doctor near you go to www.maximizedliving.com 

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The ATC & Super Bowl Sunday

6 02 2012

The ATC & Super Bowl Sunday

Not only is the Super Bowl the top of the mountain for the players and coaches but also for the teams athletic trainers. With the exception being that they state their game 2 weeks before everyone else. If you have been following ESPN and the news all you hear is Rob Gronkowski’s ankle. Will he play? How bad is the injury? There are really three people who know the player, the coach and the Athletic Trainer. All the talk you hear about round the clock treatments and rehab – well that my friends ids the Athletic Trainers Super Bowl. To get a star player back in the game, the biggest game of the year, that is why the ATC is such as vital part of any winning team. If we never see them on game day then that’s OK. So it’s not just the game, the chips & dips and the commercials that make a good Super Bowl.

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Laser and brain damage

2 02 2012

Apollo Cold Laser ProbeLaser therapy has been found to improve the brain function and structure following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Following TBI in animals this study assessed the effect of laser therapy producing a beneficial effect on the long-term outcome of brain lesions. An 810 nm laser was employed transcranially 4, 6 or 8 hrs post-trauma to illuminate the entire cortex of the brain. The wavelength of 800-830 nm is often used because of its deep penetration. MRI analysis demonstrated significantly smaller brain damage in laser treated mice as compared to controls and the best results was when the laser was pulsed at 100 Hz. This is one more study documenting that low level laser applied to the skull provides a significant long-term functional neurological benefit following brain injury.

J Neurotrauma. 2011 Oct 31. Near infrared Transcranial Laser Therapy applied at Various Modes to Mice Following Traumatic Brain Injury Significantly Reduces Long-Term Neurological Deficits. Oron U.

Curtis Turchin, M.A., D.C. has been a doctor of chiropractic using lasers for the treatment of acute and chronic pain for more than 25 years.  He has published 3 books, more than 20 journal articles, and has been extensively interviewed on radio and television.  Dr. Turchin is the author of the text, Light and Laser Therapy:  Clinical Procedures, described as the authoritative text on clinical laser treatment as well as Treating Addictions with Laser Therapy, the only book published on this unique subject. He has a bachelor’s degree in pre-medical studies and psychology from the University of Southern California., a master’s degree in education from San Francisco State University, and a doctor of chiropractic from Palmer College West. He can be contacted at: 650-224-8789 or dr.turchin@yahoo.com. His address is 950 Woodside Rd., Suite 6, Redwood City, CA 94061

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This research is a review of the literature and is not a claim about the function or performance of any products sold by Pivotal Health solutions.

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