VIDEO: Chiropractor warns parents of ‘Nintendo neck’

http://kron4.com/2017/08/13/video-chiropractor-warns-parents-of-nintendo-neck/

The Highs and Lows of Energy Drinks

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Willoughby Chiropractic Words of Wisdom

Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know.
-Pema Chodron
What is the universe attempting to teach you?

Tips for Good Hip Health

Tips for Good Hip Health

Walking, Running, and Regular Chiropractic Care

We take a lot for granted as far as our bodies are concerned. Essentially we're given our bodies for free, and it's often hard to value and care for something we're given but didn't actually earn. Unfortunately, as many of us learn, without care our bodies will break down, possibly sooner rather than later. Entropy is a universal principle, and ongoing work is required to maintain order and function in all systems and all machines. Regular chiropractic care is an example of such ongoing work. A healthy nerve system is required for optimal functioning of all your other physiological systems including the cardiorespiratory, digestive, immune, and hormonal systems. When your nerve system isn't functioning properly, these other systems break down. Regular chiropractic care removes nerve interference, making it possible for all the other systems of your body to do their jobs. From a biomechanical perspective, balance is restored and stress points are removed, making it possible to engage in and enjoy activities such as walking and running over many years of a healthy life.

Having a pair of healthy hips is a key to healthy aging. But healthy hips are not only important for people in their 60s, 70s, and beyond. Your hips are one of your most important structural components, regardless of how old you are. Whether you're 20, 30, or 40, your hip joints provide biomechanical support to your entire body. Thus, keeping your hips healthy is a necessary consideration for everyone who wants to be healthy and well throughout a long life.
Healthy hips do not happen automatically. Your body's physiology follows the biomechanical principle of "use it or lost it". Muscles, bones, and joints that do work on a regular basis are strengthened and enhanced. Those musculoskeletal elements that don't do much physical work are broken down, so that molecular building blocks such as amino acids and nutrients such as calcium can be put to better use elsewhere. In other words, if you're haven't done much exercise in a while, weight-bearing joints such as the hips, knees, and ankles will begin to degrade. However, even as these joints lose optimal structural integrity, gravitational forces persist. The long-term result of such weakened joints is strains and sprains, degenerative arthritis, and possibly other inflammatory conditions. These disorders likely involve daily ongoing pain, which may become moderate or severe.
In the absence of conservative treatment and rehabilitative exercise, such conditions may ultimately require joint replacement. These procedures are becoming increasingly common, with total hip replacements and total knee replacements being performed on younger and younger patients. For example, annual rates for total hip replacement in the United States in patients aged 45 and older have almost doubled between 2000 and 2010.¹
Importantly, many hip joint problems can be prevented by instituting appropriate lifestyle changes. As the cause of many of these degenerative conditions is long-term lack of use, the solution lies in activity and physical work. In Western nations, physical labor is becoming increasingly uncommon. Most of us work in service-type industries and spend most of our days sitting at a desk. As a result, physical work is now typically obtained by engaging in regular, vigorous exercise. By performing five 30-minute sessions of vigorous weight-bearing exercise every week, we will restore and maintain sufficient healthy stress on our muscles, bones, and joints.
As these musculoskeletal structures undergo physical loads and perform mechanical work, your body responds by making them stronger.^2-4 New blood vessels are built to supply these structures with increasing amounts of oxygen and other nutrients. New cells are built to support existing tissues. Worn-out cells are removed more efficiently. The entire musculoskeletal system is revitalized in response to regular, vigorous exercise. The long-term result is healthy hips, knees, and ankles, as well as a healthy spine. These weight-bearing structures work synergistically to help provide you with long-term health.
¹Hospitalization for Total Hip Replacement Among Inpatients Aged 45 and Over: United States, 2000–2010. NCHS Data Brief No. 186, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, February 2015
²Qian JG, et al: Effectiveness of Selected Fitness Exercises on Stress of Femoral Neck using Musculoskeletal Dynamics Simulations and Finite Element Model. J Hum Kinet 41:59-70, 2014
³Bolam KA, et al: The effect of physical exercise on bone density in middle-aged and older men: a systematic review. Osteoporosis Int 24(11):2749-2762, 2013
⁴Hill KD, et al: Individualized home-based exercise programs for older people to reduce falls and improve physical performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Maturitas 2015 Apr 29. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.04.005. [Epub ahead of print]

Do Food Dyes Affect Behavior?

Careful with those food dyes mom and dad!

Do Food Dyes Affect Behavior? | Wellness Mama

Artificial food dyes are banned in the EU and in many countries after research showed they can contribute to hyperactivity, ADD or ADHD.

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Going chemical free part 3: Homemade Deodorant

This experiment was a home run! The only thing I changed was I added beeswax to my recipe to harden the solution. This way I could pour the melted oils into an old deodorant container and let it harden. Just make sure the bottom of your container is solid or you'll have a mess to clean up. Make sure you buy the unrefined Shea Butter. It is buttery smooth on the skin.
My wife loves this stuff. She told me I should package this up and sell it. Enjoy!!!!!!

 For more information please visit us at www.McLaughlinChiro.com.

Your local Willoughby Mentor Chiropractor located on Mentor Avenue and Erie Street.

 

How to Make Natural Deodorant - DIY Deodorant Recipe

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Deodorant can contain a lot of harmful chemicals. Save time and money by making your own with these easy...

 

Going chemical free part 2: Homemade Carpet Powder

Going chemical free part 2: Homemade Carpet Powder

Why do I make my own homemade products? It all started with my first batch of homemade laundry detergent, since then I’ve been hooked! Now I'm on a mission to make as many household products as I can. It saves money, it's better for you and your family and gives a sense of joy and accomplishment.
The next part of the experiment was to make my own carpet powder. This was even easier than the homemade laundry detergent I made and works just as well. If you have pets you can add some Diatomaceous Earth (DE) to kill fleas and it also works for bed bugs. For the essential oils I had some lemon and eucalyptus at home. The two together smelled wonderful. Most important is my wife likes it. I also noticed that the vacuum was able to suck up all of it with ease. It's simple, thrifty and it works!

 

Visit us at McLaughlinChiro.com for the rest of the series.

Located at the corner of Mentor avenue and Erie street in Willoughby, Ohio.

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Homemade Carpet Powder - Mrs Happy Homemaker

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Homemade carpet powder is so frugal & easy to make yourself. It only requires 2 ingredients! Mix it together & store it in an old Parmesan cheese container

 

 

Going chemical free part 1: Homemade laundry detergent

Going chemical free part 1:  Homemade laundry detergent

 

Clearing out the house of toxic chemicals and going au naturel. Always wanted to do this but now that I have a 4 month old infant who is soon going to be crawling around the house I figured now is the time. So join me on my journey of going chemical free! First task was to get rid of toxic laundry detergent. So here is a recipe that I have tried over the past few weeks and let me tell you that this stuff is fantastic! It is also cheap, easy and fun to make. Join me next time as I discuss my results with homemade carpet fresh cleaner. Let me know what you think!

Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent, Less than $2 for 5 Gallons!

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Buying laundry detergent can put a dent in any budget. Let me walk you though how I make my own liquid laundry detergent at home for just pennies a...

 

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50 WAYS TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS

For good smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying. Add 5 drops essential oil to 1/4 cup fabric softener or water and place in the center cup of the washer.
Potpourri which has lost its scent can be revived by adding a few drops of essential oil.
Add a few drops of oil to water in a spray bottle and use as an air freshener.
Add a few drops essential oil to a pan of water and simmer on stove or in a potpourri pot.
To enjoy a scented candle, place a drop or two into the hot melted wax as the candle bums.
To dispel household cooking odors, add a few drops of Clove oil to a simmering pan.
For tired aching muscles or arthritis aches, mix 1 part Cinnamon, Sage and Basil oil to 4 parts Sweet Almond or other vegetable oil and use as a massage oil.
Ease headache pain by rubbing a drop of Rosemary or Lavender oil onto the back of your neck.
To blend your own massage oil, add 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil to 1 oz. Sweet Almond or other skin- nourishing vegetable oil.
1 Add 10 drops of essential oil to a box of cornstarch or baking soda, mix very well, let set for a day or two and then sprinkle over the carpets on your home. Let set for an hour or more, then vacuum.
To make a natural flea collar, saturate a short piece of cord or soft rope with Pennyroyal or Tea Tree oil, roll up in a handkerchief and tie loosely around the animal’s neck.
Shoes can be freshened by either dropping a few drops of Geranium essential oil directly into the shoes or by placing a cotton ball dabbed with a few drops of Lemon oil into the shoes. Athlete’s foot? Tea Tree is great!
Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton ball and place it in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and Pine are nice. Rose Geranium helps with pet odors.
To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers, place a good scent dabbed on a cotton ball into an inconspicuous comer.
Are mice a problem? Place several drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place at problem locations.
The bathroom is easily scented by placing oil-scented cotton balls in inconspicuous places, or sprinkle oils directly onto silk or dried flower arrangements or wreaths.
Apply true Lavender oil or Tea Tree oil directly to cuts, scrapes or scratches. 1 or 2 drops will promote healing.
Homemade soaps are pleasant and offer therapeutic effects when scented with essential oils. Use soaps which contain pure essential oils.
Homemade sachets are more fragrant when essential oils are blended with the flowers and herbs.
An essential oil dropped onto a radiator scent ring or light bulb will not only fill the room with a wonderful fragrance, but will also set a mood such as calming or uplifting. (Don’t put essential oil in the socket.)
A few drops of your favorite oil or blend in the rinse water of your hand washables makes for pleasant results.
Anise oil has been used by fishermen for years. Use a drop or two on the fingertips before baiting up. Anise covers up the human scent that scares the fish away.
Essential oils or blends make wonderful perfumes. Create your own personal essence! Add 25 drops to 1 oz of perfume alcohol and allow to age for two weeks before using.
To dispel mosquitoes and other picnic pests, drop a few drops of Citronella oil on the melted wax of a candle or place a few drops on the Bar-B-Q hot coals.
1 drop of Lemon essential oil applied directly to a wart is an effective means of elimination. Apply the essential oil daily until the wart is gone.
Rosemary promotes alertness and stimulates memory. Inhale occasionally during long car trips and while reading or studying.
Selling your home? Fragrance sells! Fill the kitchen area with the aroma of spices such as Clove, Cinnamon and Vanilla. Simmer a few drops of the essential oil of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and other spices. Geranium oil sprinkled throughout the home creates a warm, cheerful and inviting mood. Add Cinnamon oil to furniture polish and wipe down the wood.
Add essential oils to paper mache. The result is the creation of a lovely aromatic piece of art.
Infuse bookmarks and stationery with essential oils. Place drops of oil on paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal it and leave overnight to infuse the aroma. Send only good news in perfumed letters.
Nock pillows, padded and decorative hangers make more memorable gifts simply by putting a couple of drops of essential oil on them before giving.
Overindulge last night? Essential oils of Juniper, Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Lavender, Carrot, Fennel, Rosemary and Lemon help soften the effects of a hangover. Make your own blend of these oils and use a total of 6-8 drops in a bath.
Essential oils of Vetivert, Cypress, Cedarwood, Frankincense and Myrrh all make wonderful firewood oil. Drop approximately 2-3 drops of oil or blend of your choice on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak in before putting the log on the fire.
Flies and moths dislike Lavender oil. Sprinkle it on the outside of your window frames.
Place 1 or 2 drops of sleep enhancing oils such as Chamomile, Lavender or Neroli on your pillow before retiring for restful sleep.
When moving into a new home, first use a water spray containing your favorite essential oils and change the odorous environment to your own. Do this for several days until it begins to feel like your space.
Ideal scents for the bedroom are Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender or Lemon.
One drop of Lemon essential oil on a soft cloth will polish copper with a gentle buffing.
When washing out the fridge, freezer or oven, add 1 drop of Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tangerine or Orange essential oil to the final rinse water.
For burms or scalds, drop Tea Tree oil directly on the effected area.
Place 1 drop of Peppermint oil in 1/2 glass of water, sip slowly to aid digestion and relieve upset stomach.
Use 1 drop of Chamomile oil on a washcloth wrapped ice cube to relieve teething pain in children.
Six to eight drops of Eucalyptus oil in the bath cools the body in summer and protects in winter.
Add 1 drop Geranium oil to your facial moisturizer to bring out a radiant glow in your skin.
Place 1 or 2 drops of Rosemary on your hair brush before brushing to promote growth and thickness.
When the flu is going around add a few drops of Thyme to your diffuser or simmer in a pan on the stove.
To bring fever down, sponge the body with cool water to which 1 drop each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Lavender oils have been added.
The blend of Lavender and Grapefruit oil is good for the office. Lavender creates a calm tranquil atmosphere while Grapefruit stimulates the senses and clears up stale air.
A blend of Geranium, Lavender and Bergamot alleviates anxiety and depression. Use in a room diffuser or 6-8 drops of this blend in the bath.
A wonderful massage blend for babies is 1 drop Roman Chamomile, 1 drop Lavender, 1 drop Geranium diluted in 2 Tablespoons Sweet Almond oil.
1 drop Peppermint oil diluted in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil rubbed on the back of the neck helps to relieve headaches.

 

Your local Willoughby/Mentor Chiropractor  located on Mentor Avenue and Erie Street

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Classroom Hand Sanitizers Don't Curb Absences, Study Finds

Germs are like opportunistic scavengers in the dessert. You'll never find vultures hovering over healthy animals, just the sick and the weakened. As long as you eat well, move well and think well you will be dis-ease free and you won't have to obsess about washing your hands all the time.
This is evident in the link provided below.  Read on:

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=180024
 
Looking for a local chiropractor in the Willoughby, Eastlake and Mentor area?  The Willoughby Chiropractic Center is located at the corner of Mentor and Erie street in downtown Willoughby.

Good Computer Ergonomics are for kids Too!

At least 70 percent of America's 30 million elementary school students use computers, according to a recent New York Times article. As a result of this increased usage, doctors of chiropractic are treating more young patients suffering from the effects of working at computer stations that are either designed for adults or poorly designed for children. Many children are already suffering from repetitive motion injuries (RMI) such as carpal tunnel syndrome and chronic pain in the hands, back, neck and shoulders.

A recently published study conducted by a team of researchers from Cornell University found that 40 percent of the elementary school children they studied used computer workstations that put them at postural risk. The remaining 60 percent scored in a range indicating "some concern."

"Emphasis needs to be placed on teaching children how to properly use computer workstations," stated Dr. Scott Bautch, a member of the American Chiropractic Association's Council on Occupational Health. "Poor work habits and computer workstations that don't fit a child's body during the developing years can have harmful physical effects that can last a lifetime. Parents need to be just as concerned about their children's interaction with their computer workstations as they are with any activities that may affect their children's long-term health," added Dr. Bautch.

What can you do?
To reduce the possibility of your child suffering painful and possibly disabling injuries, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and its Council on Occupational Health offer the following tips:

• If children and adults in your home share the same computer workstation, make certain that the workstation can be modified for each child's use.
   
• Position the computer monitor so the top of the screen is at or below the child's eye level. This can be accomplished by taking the computer off its base or stand, or having the child sit on firm pillows or phone books to reach the desired height.
   
• Make sure the chair at the workstation fits the child correctly. An ergonomic back cushion, pillow or a rolled-up towel can be placed in the small of the child's back for added back support. There should be two inches between the front edge of the seat and the back of the knees. The chair should have arm supports so that elbows are resting within a 70- to 135-degree angle to the computer keyboard.
   
• Wrists should be held in a neutral position while typing - not angled up or down. The mousing surface should be close to the keyboard so your child doesn't have to reach or hold the arm away from the body.
   
• The child's knees should be positioned at an approximate 90- to 120-degree angle. To accomplish this angle, feet can be placed on a foot rest, box, stool or similar object.
• Reduce eyestrain by making sure there is adequate lighting and that there is no glare on the monitor screen. Use an antiglare screen if necessary.
   
• Limit your child's time at the computer and make sure he or she takes periodic stretch breaks during computing time. Stretches can include: clenching hands into fists and moving them in 10 circles inward and 10 circles outward; placing hands in a praying position and squeezing them together for 10 seconds and then pointing them downward and squeezing them together for 10 seconds; spreading fingers apart and then closing them one by one; standing and wrapping arms around the body and turning all the way to the left and then all the way to the right.
   
• Your child's muscles need adequate hydration to work properly and avoid injury. Encourage your child to drink four 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Carbonated beverages, juices and other sweet drinks are not a substitute.
   
• Urge your child's school or PTA officials to provide education on correct computer ergonomics and to install ergonomically correct workstations.

"If your child continues to complain of pain and strain from sitting at a computer, see a doctor of chiropractic," urges Dr. Bautch. "A chiropractor can help alleviate your child's pain and help prevent further injury."

Willoughby Chiropractic Thought of the Day!

"The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives." — Anthony Robbins

Consumer Reports Gets It Right!

Consumer Reports Survey Shows Hands-on Therapies
Were The Top-rated Treatments 

 

 

 April 10, 2009 — A study in the May issue of Consumer Reports shows that hands-on therapies were tops among treatments for relief of back pain. The study, which surveyed more than 14,000 consumers, was conducted by the Consumer Reports Health Ratings Center.

According to the report, the survey respondents tried a variety of different treatments and rated the treatments on how helpful and satisfied they were with the results. The report concluded that hands-on therapies were the top-rated.

The report states that, “eighty-eight percent of those who tried chiropractic manipulation said it helped a lot, and 59 percent were ‘completely’ or ‘very’ satisfied with their chiropractor.” 

 http://www.chiro.org/LINKS/ABSTRACTS/Hands_on_Therapies.shtml

 

-From Your Local Mentor/Willoughby Chiropractor in Willoughby, Ohio

 

Does Chiropractic Really Work?

To all of those people driven by research.  Enjoy!!!

Workers’ Compensation & Return To Work Studies

A number of workers’ compensation studies have shown chiropractic care to be superior to medical care in the treatment of on the job back injuries. Chiropractors have been able to get their patients out of pain and back to work faster and with lower treatment costs.
The Utah Study – fewer costs and days lost
The Florida Study – shorter disability/lower costs/lower hospitalization rates
The California Study – chiropractic patients get back to work sooner
The Oregon Study – chiropractic gets individuals back to work, and fast!
The Australian Study – cost & pain-relief effective with a lower chronicity rate
The Manga Report – back to work, and fast

The Utah Study – fewer costs and days lost
This 1988 Utah workers’ compensation board study found a tenfold savings for mean compensation costs in back-related injuries treated by chiropractors as compared with medical doctors ($68.38 vs. $668.39). To ensure accurate and true results, only those back-related injuries with the same diagnostic codes were compared between the two treatment groups. Also, the medical treatments assessed were limited to nonsurgical medical treatments only.
Cost per Case Comparison of Back Injury Claims of Chiropractic versus medical Management for Conditions with Identical Diagnostic Codes. Jarvis KB, et al. Journal of Occupational Medicine – 1991;33:847-52.
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The Florida Study – shorter disability/lower costs/lower hospitalization rates
This large State of Florida study examined 10,652 patients who sustained back-related injuries on the job. Their findings revealed that individuals who received chiropractic care compared with standard medical care for similar diagnoses experienced had a
51.3 percent shorter temporary total disability duration
lower treatment cost by 58.8 percent ($558 vs. $1,100 per case)
20.3 percent hospitalization rate in the chiropractic care group vs. 52.2 percent rate in the medical care group.
An Analysis of Florida Workers’ Compensation Medical Claims for Back Related Injuries. Wolk S. Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research, Arlington, VA. – 1988.
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The California Study – chiropractic patients get back to work sooner
In this study, Richard Wolf, M.D. followed 500 individuals sent for chiropractic treatments and 500 individuals sent to medical doctors for treatment. Those who received chiropractic treatments returned to work in an average of 15.6 days vs. 32 days in those who received treatments from medical doctors.
Industrial Back Injury. Wolf CR. International Review of Chiropractic – 1974;26:6-7.
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The Oregon Study – chiropractic gets individuals back to work, and fast!
This Oregon study found that individuals with workers’ compensation claims returned to work significantly faster under chiropractic care compared with medical care. In fact, under chiropractic care 82% were able to return to work after one week compared with only 41% in those who received medical care.
A Study of Time Loss Back Claims. Portland, OR. Workers’ Compensation Board, State of Oregon, March 1971.
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The Australian Study – cost & pain-relief effective with a lower chronicity rate
In this Australian study, 1,996 workers’ compensation cases were evaluated in patients who experienced work-related mechanical low back pain. It was found that those individuals who received chiropractic care for their back pain returned to work 4 times faster (6.26 days vs. 25.56 days) and had treatment that cost 4 times less ($392 vs. $1,569) than those who received treatments from medical doctors. Also, in those patients who received chiropractic care there was a significantly lower incidence of progression to a chronic low back pain status.
Mechanical Low-Back Pain: A Comparison of Medical and Chiropractic Management Within the Victorian Work Care Scheme. Ebrall, PS. Chiropractic Journal of Australia – 1992;22:47-53.



The Manga Report – back to work, and fast
According to this Canadian government commissioned study,
“…injured workers … diagnosed with low-back pain returned to work much sooner when treated by chiropractors than by physicians.”
The Effectiveness and Cost Effectiveness of Chiropractic Management of Low-Back Pain (The Manga Report). Pran Manga and Associates (1993) – University of Ottawa, Canada.

Got Allergies?

Allergies are not a disease. They are a state of body malfunction where your body's immune system becomes overactive/hypersensitive to your environment. Give your immune system natural support! From my experience most of my patients get very good results by taking a combination of Allerplex and Antronex from Standard Process Inc. Allerplex acts as a natural antihistamine while Antronex increases blood flow to liver to remove the antigen/allergen. Many chronic allergy sufferers find that they don't have to rely on medicine, or, they don't have to take as much while using these natural alternatives. Stop by or give us a call for free consultation.

Allerplex, with vitamin A and C complexes, supports the body's ability to handle seasonal, environmental, and dietary challenges.

• Supports the body's natural ability to manage mucus movement
• Supports healthy liver functioning
• Supports healthy lung and respiratory function
• Contains a combination of key ingredients from Pneumotrophin PMG, Drenatrophin PMG, Cataplex A-C, Betacol, and Antronex^†

Looking for a chiropractor in the Mentor, Willoughby Ohio area?  Not sure if chiropractic is for you?  Check out what my patients are saying about their experience at: http://doctorbase.com/blog/patrick-mclaughlin

General Diet Recommendations

General Diet Recommendations

Increase/Add:

Clean, filtered water, green tea

Whole foods

Vegetables (increase raw to tolerance)(organic preferred)

Fruits (organic preferred)

Juicing (mostly vegetables)

Clean lean meats (natural/organic as possible)

Moderate amount of whole grains

Legumes (beans) in moderate amounts

Omega 3 oils (fish, wild game)

Small amounts of fish (avoid farmed fish) (eat large amounts if mercury free)

Fiber (use a variety, different types help in different ways)

Nuts and seeds in moderate amounts (No hydrogenated oils)

Raw, unsalted nuts

Spices

Olive oil

Decrease/Limit

Simple carbohydrates (sweets, refined breads/grains/pasta)

Juices

Beef, pork, dairy/saturated fats

Vegetable oils (high in omega 6 oils)

Alcohol

Eliminate

Sugar

White Flour (especially white breads and pasta)

Corn syrup additives (of all sorts) - especially high fructose

Refined/Processed/Packaged foods

Hydrogenated/partially hydrogenated oiled/trans fats

Fast foods/Junk foods

Carbonated beverages, Coffee

Artificial Sweeteners

Food additives, preservatives, dyes

Fried foods

Restaurant food (often has hidden harmful ingredients)

Any food causing a negative reaction/symptom

NOTES

1. Begin to make changes slowly

2. Whole foods contain nutrients that work together, giving you great synergistic value.  Organic is best.

3. Variety in the diet increases nutrients and decreases allergies.

4. 'Fortified' usually means the food was stripped of valuable nutrients and synthetic vitamins were added back in.

5. "wheat flour" = "white flour".  "whole wheat" should be stated clearly on the label.

6. Use Stevia, Organic Cane Sugar or Raw Organic Honey (in limited amounts) for a sweetener (found at health food stores).

7. Dr. McLaughlin can analyze you for nutritional supplements giving your body additional support.

For more information, or any questions, please visit us at www.McLaughlinChiro.com or call 440.942.BACK (2225)

“Which Pothole Did It”?

Willoughby Chiropractic Center
Mentor Avenue and Erie Street

It’s a common question Chiropractic patients have… “Hey doc, what do you
      think did it to me this time?  Is it the way I’m sleeping, or maybe the
      stress at work?”  To tell you the truth, without 24/7 video surveillance
      of your every move, it’s difficult to tell.
         
      Trying to determine what specific activity created your Subluxations is
      like trying to figure out which pothole in the road knocked your car out
      of alignment.  They all contribute to it.  And driving in fear – worrying
      about every rock, crack and ditch your car travels over, will only stress
      you more. 
      Instead of fretting over every scenario that could throw your spine out of
      alignment, it’s healthier just to get checked and adjusted on a regular
      basis.  Physical, mental and chemical stress is an everyday part of Life. 
      Chiropractic care simply helps you get past all the bumps you’ll
      eventually hit in the road.


      Your local Willoughby/Mentor Chiropractor
      4045 Erie Street
      Willoughby, Oh 44094
      

Healing Chronic Shoulder Pain

Healing Chronic Shoulder Pain

Chiropractic Care and Rehabilitation of Chronic Pain

Chronic injuries require specific rehabilitation and a long-term approach. Patience is required and it is important to recall that the problem has developed over the course of years and will not be fixed in a matter of weeks or months. Progress should be obtained in the short-term, but such situations usually require consistent, ongoing attention to achieve a long-term solution. Performing the appropriate rehabilitative activities is critically important and chiropractic care can be of great assistance in getting the most out of your exercise program. Regular chiropractic care improves the mobility of your spinal column and removes nerve interference which may cause tight, inflamed muscles. The result is a body that is optimized for good health and full function. By enabling maximum spinal mobility and maximum function of your nerve system, regular chiropractic care helps maximize your body's ability to recover from chronic injury.

As we get older, years and decades of mechanical stress may lead to deterioration of joints, ligaments, and tendons. This degenerative process, commonly known as arthritis, primarily affects weight-bearing joints such as the hips and knees and those found in the lumbar spine. The shoulder, too, is especially prone to undergo arthritic changes owing to its extreme mobility. The extensive range of motion at the shoulder is built-in to the design of this structure, but the tradeoff is instability. The design of the shoulder sacrifices stability for mobility.

Degenerative disorders of the shoulder typically involve the rotator cuff. This broad, flat structure is composed of the muscle-tendon units of the four rotator cuff muscles: the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor. The thick covering of the rotator cuff surrounds the head of the arm bone and supports and strengthens the shoulder joint. But owing to the shoulder's inherent instability contrasted with its great mobility, the soft tissues of the rotator cuff undergo repetitive stress and strain. Ultimately, degenerative changes may occur, leading to the two prominent symptoms of pain and restricted range of motion.

An entire orthopedic sub-specialty focuses on treatment of chronic shoulder pain and includes long-term use of anti-inflammatory medication, corticosteroid injections when medications do not provide sufficient relief, and eventually surgery to repair tears in the various rotator cuff tendons. "Revision" surgery is commonly performed when the benefits of prior surgery are exhausted.¹

The good news is that in many cases, a more optimal approach is available, one that utilizes the body's own natural recuperative powers. For many people, chronic shoulder pain can be reduced and chronic loss of mobility can be improved by engaging in specific activities and performing specific rehabilitative exercises. The goals of rehabilitation are to increase shoulder range of motion and build up shoulder strength. As these goals are accomplished, the likely result is reduction of intensity and frequency of occurrence of shoulder pain.

Engaging in an overall strength training program is an important general approach to managing chronic shoulder pain.^2,3 Strength training should be done progressively, starting with light weights and building up over time. Exercises specific to the shoulder include seated dumbbell or barbell presses, dumbbell or cable lateral raises, seated bent-over rows, and internal and external rotation exercises done with very light dumbbells on a flat bench. If one has experienced an acute shoulder injury, early rehabilitation should precede rehabilitative strength training. Early rehabilitation includes pendulum exercises and finger-walking up a wall in both forward-facing and side positions.

Your chiropractor is experienced in injury rehabilitation and will be able to help you design an effective flexibility and strengthening program for improved shoulder function.

¹Keener JD: Revision rotator cuff repair. Clin Sports Med 31(4):713-725, 2012

²Lewis JS: A specific exercise program for patients with subacromial impingement syndrome can improve function and reduce the need for surgery. J Physiother 58(2):127, 2012

³Andersen LL, et al: Effectiveness of small daily amounts of progressive resistance training for frequent neck/shoulder pain: randomised controlled trial. Pain 152(2):440-446, 2011