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Types of Diets Recommended by Chiropractors

Chiropractic Care gives great importance to a healthy and balanced diet. A lot of ailments and diseases can be avoided just by adhering to a proper diet. A good diet can help a person to lead a long, healthy life, control weight, blood pressure and heart rate.

It is a fact that Americans are overfed, while being undernourished. Scores of fast food chains have made unhealthy eating habits a part of the American lifestyle. Such high cholesterol foods coupled with a sedentary lifestyle can lead to obesity. With obesity come a lot of complications including heart diseases and blood pressure problems.

There is no doubt that a well-balanced diet consists of a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, a reduction in caffeine intake and saturated fats.

A chiropractor may recommend one of the following diets based on your body’s needs:

High Protein Diet

A high protein diet is recommended for those who aim to build muscles without accumulating too much fat. High protein foods include:

Turkey breast
Fish
Cheese (low fat varieties)
Beef (low fat)
Tofu
Beans
Eggs
Milk
Nuts

Heart-Healthy Diet

A heart healthy diet usually consists of a lot of vegetables and fruits along with large intakes of whole grains. It may also contain low-fat meats, including fish and poultry. Special emphasis should be given to fish as it is a very healthy source of protein, Omega 3 and little fat.

Following combination of fruits and vegetables are extremely nutritious and a healthy choice for heart-healthy dieters:

Pineapples
Broccoli
Tomatoes
Blueberries
Watermelon
Oranges

Vegetarian Diet

A vegetarian diet can be recommended for those who prefer to lead a meat-free lifestyle, for whatever the reason. Several types of diets are based on vegetarianism:

Lacto-Vegetarian: These diets include no meat of any kind or eggs. However they do include dairy products like butter, milk, cheese and yogurt.

Ovo -Vegetarian: This diet contains no red meat, seafood, poultry or even dairy products, however it does include eggs.

Vegan: The strictest of all, excludes all meats, fish, eggs and dairy products.

Flexitarian: As its name implies, this diet is flexible. It mainly consists of vegetables and fruits, with occasional consumption of meat, fish or poultry.

No matter which diet is recommended by a chiropractor or dietician, a balanced lifestyle that includes plenty of activities can go a long way in extending the life of a person.

Image Used under Creative Commons license. Photo Credit: Blueberry Maple Quinoa by SweetonVeg

Natural Approaches to Preventing and Handling Arthritis and Arthritic Pain

Thursday, May 6th, 2010 at 6:00pm we will be hosting a FREE TO THE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP on how to naturally reduce arthritic pain and live better. Arthritis is a general term used to describe more than 100 chronic diseases of the joints, bones and muscles. Come learn what the differences are, who is at risk and how to prevent it, and natural solutions to ease this often crippling condition.

The workshop will be located at:
Active Life Health and Wellness
4250 Simmons St., Ste 100
North Las Vegas, NV 89032

Any questions please call 702.636.2843

Please be there before or BY 6:00pm. We look forward to seeing you!

Active Life at Taste and Tunes!

Active Life Health and Wellness is going to the 7th annual Taste and Tunes, a 2-day Urban Street festival that celebrates the diverse community of North Las Vegas citizens!! We will be there May 15, 2009 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm and all day Saturday, May 16, 2009. Come say hello to Mike, Ana, Candice, and Sarah while we test festival goers to see if they have nerve interference. There’s also going to be prizes, rides, great food, and amazing music! The Taste and Tunes Festival is at the North Las Vegas City Hall Campus: 2200 Civic Center Drive
North Las Vegas, Nevada. We hope to see you there!!!

Free Scoliosis check for all children age 5-15

Free Scoliosis Check for all children ages 5-15. Must have a parent/guardian present during examination.

Will be held on Friday, August 13th, 2010 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm and on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 from 9:00am to 12:30pm.

Bring your kids, your grandkids, or the whole family to this free scoliosis check-up. Scoliosis is a very serious condition that inhibits the body from functioning at 100%. Scoliosis can cause organ damage, muscle damage, and can be debilitating and life-threatening if left untreated. Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine usually seen from a front (anterior) or back (posterior) view of the spine.

Please RSVP with our office at (702) 636-2843. Patients will be taken on a first come, first serve basis otherwise.

During the examination, should the doctor find anything of concern, he will recommend a more detailed, in-depth examination. The in-depth examination will be available to all who are attending for only $24. The in-depth examination will include a complete oral and written history, and a full neurological, orthopedic, and functional examination with the doctor. The $24 special will not include x-rays, should the doctor deem them as necessary.

Located at:
Active Life Health & Wellness
4250 Simmons Street, Suite 100
N. Las Vegas, NV 89032

Back Pain – Understanding Spinal Manipulation Techniques

The time comes when every home remedy you’ve experimented with simply doesn’t get rid of that nagging back pain, and you’re left with no choice but to get a professional opinion.

Lucky for you, chiropractors are well-versed experts who have been trained in the art of remedying back problems and it certainly pays to get to know some of the spinal manipulation techniques that are employed.

Spinal Manipulation Vs Spinal Mobilization

Remedial techniques essentially zero in on a common objective – restoring or improving joint function by significantly reducing joint inflammation as well as general discomfort due to back pain. Certain approaches make use of more force, such as spinal manipulation, while others are comparatively more gentle – spinal mobilization.

What originally came to be known as spinal manipulation is referred to by many chiropractors as “high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust (HVLA). Newer spinal adjustment approaches entail a variation of existing techniques and often borrow their names from the chiropractor responsible for developing them.

Specific treatment plans are adapted to meet individual needs of every patient. In order to curb back pain, forceful and less forceful spinal adjustment techniques are administered either in a single visit or multiple ones.

Let’s take a closer look at spinal manipulation and mobilization techniques commonly practiced today.

Spinal Manipulation – HVLA

The HVLA thrust is the most frequently used technique in spinal manipulation today. Your practitioner uses his/her hands to apply a controlled force that is quick and focused, resulting in an audible “pop”. You will be asked to position your body a certain way so as to target a specific joint.

Spinal Mobilization – Low-force / Gentle Chiropractic Techniques

Certain pre-existing conditions like osteoporosis and patient-specific factors – comfort level, size, pathology, preference – warrant a gentler approach. Also, some patients and even clinics simply prefer going with mild spinal mobilization techniques that leave twisting the body or a forceful thrust, out of the equation.

Apart from manipulation, a lot of chiropractors make use of adjunctive therapy like ice or heat. Other physical modalities include electric stimulation and ultrasound that form part of the overall program. As a patient, you need to discuss your symptoms and preferences beforehand, so that a thorough examination can be conducted to determine an ideal course of action.

Chiropractors are among the most well-trained, learned and experienced health care practitioners who serve as a homing beacon for those suffering from continuous back pain and other more serious conditions.

Image used under Creative Commons Licensing: chiropractic technique by Michael Dorausch

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