Friday, October 29, 2010
WELLNESS WORKSHOP
This is a workshop you do not want to miss. It is short and sweet. We will challenge our current "health" paradigm and you will be inspired to take the necessary action steps to live the life you were born to live.
Date: November 11, 2010
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: FFC
Call 905-898-8098 today to reserve your spot. Bring a friend!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Upcoming Seminars at Nature's Emporium
Dr. Danielle Warner will be speaking at Nature's Emporium on Wednesday November 3rd from 7-8pm. Her engaging seminar is titled, "How to Harness, 10x More Energy". Don't we all need more energy!
Daniel Lacoste, Holistic Allergist from dontsneeze.com will be speaking at Nature's Emporium on Thursday November 11th at 7pm. We have had great success in the past with Daniel's seminars here at FFC and many of us have had great results when seeing Daniel for our allergies.
Daniel Lacoste, Holistic Allergist from dontsneeze.com will be speaking at Nature's Emporium on Thursday November 11th at 7pm. We have had great success in the past with Daniel's seminars here at FFC and many of us have had great results when seeing Daniel for our allergies.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Great Quote
" We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what we are"-Adelle Davis
WELLNESS ON THE GO
"WELLNESS ON THE GO-Take the Plunge-It's Your Life!" by Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp and Andree J Benson is an excellent book for anybody looking to improve their quality of life while at the same time maintaining the pace required to navigate the day-to day "to dos". These authors do an excellent job of explaining what you need to know to make healthy life choices. They provide strategies to feel good and build success. Sounds good to me! Check out Dr. Beauchamps' website at beauchampchiropractic.ca
Yours in Health,
Dr. Danielle Warner
Build a Natural Defense Against Cold and Flu This Winter
With cold weather knocking on the door, many are concerned about falling victim to colds and flu. Flu vaccine—the most effective way to prevent the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—remains a controversial subject. First, most flu vaccines still contain thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative. Second, because of the unpredictability of upcoming flu strains, the available vaccine often doesn’t match the strain of flu that hits the population. But even if the vaccine corresponds with the circulating flu strain, it is not that effective. A recent study found that the overall effectiveness of vaccines against flu-like illness in the elderly was 23 percent when vaccine matching was good, and “not significantly different from no vaccination when matching was poor or unknown.” Well-matched vaccine, however, may effectively prevent pneumonia and decrease hospitalization rates due to pneumonia or flu, according to the study. Some believe that the best protection from flu is flu itself. Recent research shows that the theory may actually have validity. In the past 20 years, deaths from flu in the elderly—the group most vulnerable to flu consequences—have decreased. At the same time, flu vaccination has increased by 45 to 50%. Researchers concluded, however, that flu vaccine didn’t help decrease deaths from flu—people simply acquired natural immunity to the emerging strain of flu, which resulted in fewer flu-related deaths.With flu vaccine effectiveness unclear, many are looking into natural ammunition against winter viruses.
Garlic
Garlic has been used as a health food for more than 5,000 years and touted for its antibiotic properties and effect on allergies, cancer and general immunity. Research shows that it improves cardiovascular health and inhibits carcinogenic activity. In addition, a recent study found that a group of people treated with an allicin-containing garlic supplement for a period of 12 weeks between November and February had significantly fewer colds than the group that took a placebo (24 colds vs. 65) and recovered faster if infected. In the group treated with the garlic supplement, 24 people came down with the common cold, which lasted for 1.52 days, compared with 65 people in the no-treatment group who had colds that lasted 5 days on average. Garlic therapy should be discontinued at least two weeks prior to surgery to prevent excessive bleeding. People on anticoagulants should consult their physicians.
Vitamin C
The role of vitamin C in the prevention and treatment of respiratory infections has been widely researched. The verdict, however, is not in yet. Some studies suggest that vitamin C can affect the duration or severity of symptoms. Others have shown no effect on the symptoms, but suggested that vitamin C can reduce susceptibility to colds. A recent study compared 29 clinical trials in which participants received 200 mg or more of vitamin C daily. The researchers found that vitamin C prevented flu or colds in people who were exposed to “brief periods of severe physical exercise and/or cold environments.” In those who regularly take vitamin C, they concluded that vitamin C plays some role in their defense mechanisms, helping them to recover from their colds faster and reducing the severity of symptoms. People with kidneys disease should not use vitamin C.
Echinacea
Echinacea has been widely used to prevent and treat colds. Research on the plant, however, has produced conflicting results. A recent study that focused on 3 preparations from echinacea root found no clinically significant effects on the common cold. The critics of the study believe, however, that the dose of 900 mg per day was too low. Echinacea treatment may lead to minor and uncommon abdominal upset, nausea and dizziness. It may be contraindicated in people with autoimmune conditions or HIV.
Tea
Green and black teas have been studied for their effects on the cardiovascular system and cancer. Both show promising results. A recent Harvard study looked at tea’s role in boosting the immunity system. Participants who drank five cups of black tea a day for 2 to 4 weeks increased their levels of interferon, an important immune defense hormone—up to 4 times normal levels. Drinking the same amount of coffee for 12 weeks produced no such effects. The researchers suggest that the key was in L-theanine, a substance in tea that increases immune response in fighting bacteria, infection, viruses and fungi. Excessive doses may cause insomnia, headache, dizziness, and diarrhea.
Zinc Lozenges
Zinc lozenges are another home remedy for fighting winter viruses. Although research on this remedy is conflicting, a recent study on zinc gluconate glycine lozenges in school-aged children showed shorter cold duration and fewer colds with the therapy. Zinc lozenges, however, come in different formulations, and more research is needed to assess their effectiveness. In addition, long-term use of zinc lozenges may lead to problems, including impairing the body’s immune responses. Excessive zinc in the diet can lead to copper deficiency and may also decrease the levels of HDL (“good”) cholesterol in the blood.
Stress Reduction
Because research on natural remedies’ role in fighting respiratory infections shows conflicting results, scientists turn to another powerful factor that influences health—stress. Here’s what research shows:
· Chronic stress, such as unemployment or interpersonal difficulties with family and friends that last a month or longer, may substantially increase the risk of catching cold
· Children with a history of recurrent colds and flu have higher rates of exposure to stressful experiences, stress-prone personality traits, and signs of emotional disturbance than healthy children
· Stress management reduces the duration of flu and colds
Acupuncture may be effective against preventing and curing the common cold, as well.
Many chiropractors have also noticed that chiropractic adjustments have helped prevent or reduce the duration of their patients’ colds. Preliminary results of an ongoing chiropractic study show that chiropractic may increase immunoglobulin A levels and that it decreases the levels of glucocorticoid cortisol, a major component of stress.
With cold weather knocking on the door, many are concerned about falling victim to colds and flu. Flu vaccine—the most effective way to prevent the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—remains a controversial subject. First, most flu vaccines still contain thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative. Second, because of the unpredictability of upcoming flu strains, the available vaccine often doesn’t match the strain of flu that hits the population. But even if the vaccine corresponds with the circulating flu strain, it is not that effective. A recent study found that the overall effectiveness of vaccines against flu-like illness in the elderly was 23 percent when vaccine matching was good, and “not significantly different from no vaccination when matching was poor or unknown.” Well-matched vaccine, however, may effectively prevent pneumonia and decrease hospitalization rates due to pneumonia or flu, according to the study. Some believe that the best protection from flu is flu itself. Recent research shows that the theory may actually have validity. In the past 20 years, deaths from flu in the elderly—the group most vulnerable to flu consequences—have decreased. At the same time, flu vaccination has increased by 45 to 50%. Researchers concluded, however, that flu vaccine didn’t help decrease deaths from flu—people simply acquired natural immunity to the emerging strain of flu, which resulted in fewer flu-related deaths.With flu vaccine effectiveness unclear, many are looking into natural ammunition against winter viruses.
Garlic
Garlic has been used as a health food for more than 5,000 years and touted for its antibiotic properties and effect on allergies, cancer and general immunity. Research shows that it improves cardiovascular health and inhibits carcinogenic activity. In addition, a recent study found that a group of people treated with an allicin-containing garlic supplement for a period of 12 weeks between November and February had significantly fewer colds than the group that took a placebo (24 colds vs. 65) and recovered faster if infected. In the group treated with the garlic supplement, 24 people came down with the common cold, which lasted for 1.52 days, compared with 65 people in the no-treatment group who had colds that lasted 5 days on average. Garlic therapy should be discontinued at least two weeks prior to surgery to prevent excessive bleeding. People on anticoagulants should consult their physicians.
Vitamin C
The role of vitamin C in the prevention and treatment of respiratory infections has been widely researched. The verdict, however, is not in yet. Some studies suggest that vitamin C can affect the duration or severity of symptoms. Others have shown no effect on the symptoms, but suggested that vitamin C can reduce susceptibility to colds. A recent study compared 29 clinical trials in which participants received 200 mg or more of vitamin C daily. The researchers found that vitamin C prevented flu or colds in people who were exposed to “brief periods of severe physical exercise and/or cold environments.” In those who regularly take vitamin C, they concluded that vitamin C plays some role in their defense mechanisms, helping them to recover from their colds faster and reducing the severity of symptoms. People with kidneys disease should not use vitamin C.
Echinacea
Echinacea has been widely used to prevent and treat colds. Research on the plant, however, has produced conflicting results. A recent study that focused on 3 preparations from echinacea root found no clinically significant effects on the common cold. The critics of the study believe, however, that the dose of 900 mg per day was too low. Echinacea treatment may lead to minor and uncommon abdominal upset, nausea and dizziness. It may be contraindicated in people with autoimmune conditions or HIV.
Tea
Green and black teas have been studied for their effects on the cardiovascular system and cancer. Both show promising results. A recent Harvard study looked at tea’s role in boosting the immunity system. Participants who drank five cups of black tea a day for 2 to 4 weeks increased their levels of interferon, an important immune defense hormone—up to 4 times normal levels. Drinking the same amount of coffee for 12 weeks produced no such effects. The researchers suggest that the key was in L-theanine, a substance in tea that increases immune response in fighting bacteria, infection, viruses and fungi. Excessive doses may cause insomnia, headache, dizziness, and diarrhea.
Zinc Lozenges
Zinc lozenges are another home remedy for fighting winter viruses. Although research on this remedy is conflicting, a recent study on zinc gluconate glycine lozenges in school-aged children showed shorter cold duration and fewer colds with the therapy. Zinc lozenges, however, come in different formulations, and more research is needed to assess their effectiveness. In addition, long-term use of zinc lozenges may lead to problems, including impairing the body’s immune responses. Excessive zinc in the diet can lead to copper deficiency and may also decrease the levels of HDL (“good”) cholesterol in the blood.
Stress Reduction
Because research on natural remedies’ role in fighting respiratory infections shows conflicting results, scientists turn to another powerful factor that influences health—stress. Here’s what research shows:
· Chronic stress, such as unemployment or interpersonal difficulties with family and friends that last a month or longer, may substantially increase the risk of catching cold
· Children with a history of recurrent colds and flu have higher rates of exposure to stressful experiences, stress-prone personality traits, and signs of emotional disturbance than healthy children
· Stress management reduces the duration of flu and colds
Acupuncture may be effective against preventing and curing the common cold, as well.
Many chiropractors have also noticed that chiropractic adjustments have helped prevent or reduce the duration of their patients’ colds. Preliminary results of an ongoing chiropractic study show that chiropractic may increase immunoglobulin A levels and that it decreases the levels of glucocorticoid cortisol, a major component of stress.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
... She's Back!
Dr. Melanie Theilmann is back in the practice in November.
Dr. Theilmann will be adjusting DR. FOSTER'S practice members from MONDAY, NOV 8 - FRIDAY, NOV 12TH. Dr. Foster will be returning to regular practice hours on Monday, November 15th, 2010.
Dr. Theilmann will be adjusting DR. FOSTER'S practice members from MONDAY, NOV 8 - FRIDAY, NOV 12TH. Dr. Foster will be returning to regular practice hours on Monday, November 15th, 2010.
Adolescent exposures to cosmetic chemicals of concern
Teen Girls' Body Burden of Hormone-Altering Cosmetics Chemicals
Published September 24, 2008 by Environmental Working Group
Laboratory tests reveal adolescent girls across America are contaminated with chemicals commonly used in cosmetics and body care products. Environmental Working Group (EWG) detected 16 chemicals from 4 chemical families - phthalates, triclosan, parabens, and musks - in blood and urine samples from 20 teen girls aged 14-19. Studies link these chemicals to potential health effects including cancer and hormone disruption. These tests feature first-ever exposure data for parabens in teens, and indicate that young women are widely exposed to this common class of cosmetic preservatives, with 2 parabens, methylparaben and propylparaben, detected in every single girl tested.
Study teens use more personal care products daily than an average adult woman
During this window of vulnerability to toxic assault, adolescent girls typically experiment with an increasing number and variety of body care products. Teen study participants used an average of nearly 17 personal care products each day, while the average adult woman uses just 12 products daily. Thus, teens may unknowingly expose themselves to higher levels of cosmetic ingredients linked to potential health effects at a time when their bodies are more susceptible to chemical damage.
Published September 24, 2008 by Environmental Working Group
Laboratory tests reveal adolescent girls across America are contaminated with chemicals commonly used in cosmetics and body care products. Environmental Working Group (EWG) detected 16 chemicals from 4 chemical families - phthalates, triclosan, parabens, and musks - in blood and urine samples from 20 teen girls aged 14-19. Studies link these chemicals to potential health effects including cancer and hormone disruption. These tests feature first-ever exposure data for parabens in teens, and indicate that young women are widely exposed to this common class of cosmetic preservatives, with 2 parabens, methylparaben and propylparaben, detected in every single girl tested.
Study teens use more personal care products daily than an average adult woman
During this window of vulnerability to toxic assault, adolescent girls typically experiment with an increasing number and variety of body care products. Teen study participants used an average of nearly 17 personal care products each day, while the average adult woman uses just 12 products daily. Thus, teens may unknowingly expose themselves to higher levels of cosmetic ingredients linked to potential health effects at a time when their bodies are more susceptible to chemical damage.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Cancer is a Preventable Disease that Requires Major Lifestyle Changes
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Cancer is a Preventable Disease that Requires Major Lifestyle Changes
This year, more than 1 million Americans and more than 10 million people worldwide are expected to be diagnosed with cancer, a disease commonly believed to be preventable. Only 5–10% of all cancer cases can be attributed to genetic defects, whereas the remaining 90–95% have their roots in the environment and lifestyle.
The lifestyle factors include cigarette smoking, diet (fried foods, red meat), alcohol, sun exposure, environmental pollutants, infections, stress, obesity, and physical inactivity.
The evidence indicates that of all cancer-related deaths, almost 25–30% are due to tobacco, as many as 30–35% are linked to diet, about 15–20% are due to infections, and the remaining percentage are due to other factors like radiation, stress, physical activity, environmental pollutants etc.
Therefore, cancer prevention requires smoking cessation, increased ingestion of fruits and vegetables, moderate use of alcohol, caloric restriction, exercise, avoidance of direct exposure to sunlight, minimal meat consumption, use of whole grains, and regular check-ups.
In this review, we present evidence that inflammation is the link between the agents/factors that cause cancer and the agents that prevent it. In addition, we provide evidence that cancer is a preventable disease that requires major lifestyle changes.
Cancer is a Preventable Disease that Requires Major Lifestyle Changes
This year, more than 1 million Americans and more than 10 million people worldwide are expected to be diagnosed with cancer, a disease commonly believed to be preventable. Only 5–10% of all cancer cases can be attributed to genetic defects, whereas the remaining 90–95% have their roots in the environment and lifestyle.
The lifestyle factors include cigarette smoking, diet (fried foods, red meat), alcohol, sun exposure, environmental pollutants, infections, stress, obesity, and physical inactivity.
The evidence indicates that of all cancer-related deaths, almost 25–30% are due to tobacco, as many as 30–35% are linked to diet, about 15–20% are due to infections, and the remaining percentage are due to other factors like radiation, stress, physical activity, environmental pollutants etc.
Therefore, cancer prevention requires smoking cessation, increased ingestion of fruits and vegetables, moderate use of alcohol, caloric restriction, exercise, avoidance of direct exposure to sunlight, minimal meat consumption, use of whole grains, and regular check-ups.
In this review, we present evidence that inflammation is the link between the agents/factors that cause cancer and the agents that prevent it. In addition, we provide evidence that cancer is a preventable disease that requires major lifestyle changes.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Increasing spinal motion increases cognitive function
Boosting your brain power could be a walk in the park
PAUL TAYLOR | Columnist profile | E-mail
From Friday's Globe and Mail
Published Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010 2:52PM EDT
Last updated Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 5:42PM EDT
Want to have a big, healthy brain in your old age? Then get your feet moving now.A new study suggests that people who regularly take long walks experience less brain shrinkage and less cognitive impairment as they grow older than sedentary folks.
“The findings really continue to amaze me,” said lead researcher Kirk Erickson of the University of Pittsburgh. “What we have been able to show is that the effect of physical activity on the brain is much greater than what we had thought previously.”For the study, the researchers recruited 299 seniors and recorded the distances they walked in a typical week. Nine years later, the volunteers underwent MRI scans, which measured their brain size. After four more years, they were tested for signs of cognitive impairment or dementia.
Dr. Erickson noted that the brain tends to shrink with age. And this shrinkage is often associated with memory problems and dementia. But his study, published in the journal Neurology, suggests the simple act of walking can help prevent or slow the loss of grey matter. The people who walked between six miles (9.7 kilometres) and nine miles (14.5 km) a week had less brain shrinkage compared with those who walked less. Even more important, the regular walkers cut their risks of developing cognitive problems in half.
This new study adds to a growing body of evidence that shows exercise is good for the mind as well as the body.
But how does an energetic stroll protect the brain? The researchers are uncertain. But Dr. Erickson said animal studies indicate that exercise stimulates the development of blood vessels in brain, which provides additional oxygen and nutrients to the organ. What’s more, exercise seems to support the growth and survival of new brain cells.
Dr. Erickson speculates that any type of moderately intense physical activity would likely produce similar results in humans. But the nice thing about walking is that nearly everyone can do it.
Sleeping off the fat
If you’re on a diet, be sure to get enough sleep. A new study indicates that insufficient shut-eye could be sabotaging your fat-trimming efforts.
The study, by researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of Wisconsin, is the first to suggest that sleep loss can limit fat loss.
For their study, the researchers recruited 10 overweight adults who were placed on a calorie-restricted diet and closely monitored for a month. During two weeks of the experiment, the volunteers were limited to only 5.5 hours of sleep a night. During the other two weeks, they were permitted to sleep a full 8.5 hours a night.
Over all, the subjects lost almost the same amount of weight in both 14-day periods – an average of 6.5 pounds (2.95 kg). But the researchers found a dramatic difference in the type of tissue that was pared from the body.
When the subjects got a full night’s rest, they lost an average of 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg) of fat and 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg) lean body mass, including muscle. But in the sleep-restricted phase of study, they lost only 1.3 pounds (0.6 kg) of fat and whopping 5.3 pounds (2.4 kg) of lean mass.
In other words, you’re mostly trimming muscle and relatively little fat when you cut back on calories and sleep at the same time, according to the findings published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
So what may account for these stark differences? The lead researcher, Plamen Penev of University of Chicago, said the study also revealed that the combination of dieting and sleep deprivation leads to “all kinds of metabolic adjustments,” including a spike in levels of a hormone called ghrelin, which is known to trigger hunger, reduce energy expenditure and promote the retention of fat.
Furthermore, Dr. Penev believes the body may prefer to burn lean mass instead of fat when it is starved for both food and sleep. “The body may be breaking down lean mass and converting it into carbohydrates [for a source of energy] … to support the extended wakefulness.”
Of course, whenever people shed pounds, they tend to lose both fat and lean tissue. But it’s always preferable to lose more flab than muscle, Dr. Penev noted.
After all, fat is not just an inert blob. It releases into the bloodstream and surrounding tissues substances that can spur the development of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Lean tissue, by contrast, “makes us strong and more resilient in times of illness,” he said.
Much larger studies of longer duration will be needed to fully decipher the relationship between sleep and weight loss. But, based on the current study, it seems only prudent to get the proper rest while dieting, Dr. Penev said. It’s a common-sense recommendation that can’t hurt.
Another hit on HRT
The use of hormone replacement therapy for treatment of menopausal symptoms has been linked to numerous health problems including an increased risk of breast cancer, heart attacks and strokes.
Now, kidney stones should be added to the list of potential side effects, concludes a study published in Archives of Internal Medicine.
The risk, though, needs to be kept in perspective. The researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center looked at data from more than 27,000 women who took part in two separate HRT trials, one lasting 7.1 years and the other 5.6 years. Over those time periods, a total of 335 cases of kidney stones were reported among women taking hormone therapy, compared with 284 cases in women who received placebos.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
FOSTER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
www.fosterchiropractic.com 905-898-8098
ARE YOU PERFORMING AT YOUR OPTIMUM?
Did you know?
· Feeling less than optimum affects more aspects of your life than you think
· Low back pain is the #1 reason for lost time from work, over and above all other conditions
· Headaches, stiff joints, sore muscles and digestive disorders (to name a few) are all conditions which impact your quality of life
· Your nervous system controls and co-ordinates EVERY function of the body
· Abnormal positioning of the bones of your spine can interfere with Nervous System function. The job of a chiropractor is to locate areas of interference and use gentle chiropractic adjustments to remove them.
CHIROPRACTIC CAN:
Reduce your body’s stress and tension
Improve concentration, coordination, and the strength of your immune system
Elevate the physical and mental functioning of your body
Improve your overall health and well-being
Dr. Laura Foster and Dr. Danielle Warner offer introductory Spinal evaluations utilizing State of the Art Computerized Diagnostics:
Surface EMG (analyzes the muscle function of the spinal muscles)
Thermography (nerve function to organ systems)
Spinal Range of Motion study (is there restriction of motion)
The Colour of Health
Why is it important to eat lots of different colored fruits and vegetables? Because each colored vegetable and fruit has unique properties and there is strong evidence that there are interactions between the colors that are beneficial to your health.. 'Eating by the Rainbow' is vitally important to your well-being.
Here are the colors:
Red foods contain lycopene that helps rid the body of damaging free radicals, protects against prostate cancer, as well as heart and lung disease. The red foods are loaded with antioxidants thought to protect against heart disease by preventing blood clots and may also delay the aging of cells in the body
Beets
Red Peppers
Radishes
Pomegranates
Red cabbage
Red Potatoes
Cherries
Watermelon
Cranberries
Raspberries
Pink grapefruit
Red Apples
Red grapes
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Orange and Yellow foods contain alpha carotene, which protects against cancer, but also contain beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A protecting the skin against free-radical damage. Beta-carotene is also good for night vision.
Yams and sweet potatoes
Oranges and Tangerines
Carrots
Papayas
Yellow apples
Peaches
Apricots
Pears
Butternut squash
Yellow Peppers
Cantaloupe
Persimmons
Carrots
Pineapple
Grapefruit
Pumpkin
Lemons
Yellow summer or winter squash
Mangoes
Sweet Corn
Nectarines
Yellow Tomatoes
Green foods contain the chemicals that help ward off cancer by inhibiting carcinogens. Chlorophyll is the component that makes plant green, and is purifying in the body. Many green foods also contain calcium and minerals.
Kale, spinach and other leafy greens
Green Cabbage
Green apples
Cucumbers
Artichokes
Green grapes
Sea vegetables
Kiwi
Asparagus
Lettuce
Avocados
Limes
Green beans
Green Onions
Broccoli
Peas
Brussels sprouts
Zucchini
Blue, Indigo and Violet foods contain the compound anthocyanins that not only give food their color but also have been shown to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and increasing heart health.
Blueberries
Raisins
Blackberries
Plums, fresh and dried
Purple grapes
Eggplant
Figs
White, though not part of the color of the rainbow, foods contain properties that have anti-tumor qualities, such as allicin in onions as well as other health-improving antioxidants such as the flavanoids. The white foods, bananas and potatoes, contain potassium as well.
Bananas
Jicama
Onions
Mushrooms
Cauliflower
Potatoes
Garlic
Parsnips
Ginger
Turnips
Remember that you need 5-9 cups of vegetables and fruits a day for good health. Make sure at least half of your veggies are raw. Don't forget that juicing can incorporate many colored fruits and veggies easily and may be a good choice for those who may not be able to chew raw fruits and veggies.
www.fosterchiropractic.com 905-898-8098
ARE YOU PERFORMING AT YOUR OPTIMUM?
Did you know?
· Feeling less than optimum affects more aspects of your life than you think
· Low back pain is the #1 reason for lost time from work, over and above all other conditions
· Headaches, stiff joints, sore muscles and digestive disorders (to name a few) are all conditions which impact your quality of life
· Your nervous system controls and co-ordinates EVERY function of the body
· Abnormal positioning of the bones of your spine can interfere with Nervous System function. The job of a chiropractor is to locate areas of interference and use gentle chiropractic adjustments to remove them.
CHIROPRACTIC CAN:
Reduce your body’s stress and tension
Improve concentration, coordination, and the strength of your immune system
Elevate the physical and mental functioning of your body
Improve your overall health and well-being
Dr. Laura Foster and Dr. Danielle Warner offer introductory Spinal evaluations utilizing State of the Art Computerized Diagnostics:
Surface EMG (analyzes the muscle function of the spinal muscles)
Thermography (nerve function to organ systems)
Spinal Range of Motion study (is there restriction of motion)
The Colour of Health
Why is it important to eat lots of different colored fruits and vegetables? Because each colored vegetable and fruit has unique properties and there is strong evidence that there are interactions between the colors that are beneficial to your health.. 'Eating by the Rainbow' is vitally important to your well-being.
Here are the colors:
Red foods contain lycopene that helps rid the body of damaging free radicals, protects against prostate cancer, as well as heart and lung disease. The red foods are loaded with antioxidants thought to protect against heart disease by preventing blood clots and may also delay the aging of cells in the body
Beets
Red Peppers
Radishes
Pomegranates
Red cabbage
Red Potatoes
Cherries
Watermelon
Cranberries
Raspberries
Pink grapefruit
Red Apples
Red grapes
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Orange and Yellow foods contain alpha carotene, which protects against cancer, but also contain beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A protecting the skin against free-radical damage. Beta-carotene is also good for night vision.
Yams and sweet potatoes
Oranges and Tangerines
Carrots
Papayas
Yellow apples
Peaches
Apricots
Pears
Butternut squash
Yellow Peppers
Cantaloupe
Persimmons
Carrots
Pineapple
Grapefruit
Pumpkin
Lemons
Yellow summer or winter squash
Mangoes
Sweet Corn
Nectarines
Yellow Tomatoes
Green foods contain the chemicals that help ward off cancer by inhibiting carcinogens. Chlorophyll is the component that makes plant green, and is purifying in the body. Many green foods also contain calcium and minerals.
Kale, spinach and other leafy greens
Green Cabbage
Green apples
Cucumbers
Artichokes
Green grapes
Sea vegetables
Kiwi
Asparagus
Lettuce
Avocados
Limes
Green beans
Green Onions
Broccoli
Peas
Brussels sprouts
Zucchini
Blue, Indigo and Violet foods contain the compound anthocyanins that not only give food their color but also have been shown to reduce the risk of high blood pressure and increasing heart health.
Blueberries
Raisins
Blackberries
Plums, fresh and dried
Purple grapes
Eggplant
Figs
White, though not part of the color of the rainbow, foods contain properties that have anti-tumor qualities, such as allicin in onions as well as other health-improving antioxidants such as the flavanoids. The white foods, bananas and potatoes, contain potassium as well.
Bananas
Jicama
Onions
Mushrooms
Cauliflower
Potatoes
Garlic
Parsnips
Ginger
Turnips
Remember that you need 5-9 cups of vegetables and fruits a day for good health. Make sure at least half of your veggies are raw. Don't forget that juicing can incorporate many colored fruits and veggies easily and may be a good choice for those who may not be able to chew raw fruits and veggies.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Attitude
"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts.
It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company.... a church... a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past...we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude.
I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our ATTITUDES?
Charles Swindoll
It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than success, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company.... a church... a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past...we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude.
I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you... we are in charge of our ATTITUDES?
Charles Swindoll
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Friends and Family Month
Book a friend or family member in for a
NEW PATIENT APPOINTMENT
with Dr. Danielle Warner or Dr. Laura Foster
during the month of October and
enter to win one of many fabulous prizes!
In the spirit of giving and gratitude, Drs. Foster & Warner will be making a donation to a local charity from the proceeds collected during October.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Foam Roller for Fantastic Home Therapy
http://store.tptherapy.com/product_p/tpt-grd.htm
What is Rolling?
Rolling is the act of maneuvering a foam roller or round object on a muscle. It is an extremely successful, proven therapeutic exercise for loosening or ‘releasing’ tight or painful muscles to:
Improve flexibility
Manage muscle pain
Increase muscle recovery
Maximize muscle performance
I LOVE it (well, it doesn't always feel fantastic, but the results are amazing). You can work any soft tissue tension from your body from the comfort of your living room!
Friday, October 1, 2010
HAVE YOU MET MARNIE?
THIS IS MARNIE - FFC FRONT DESK EXTRAORDINAIRE! I'm sure you've already met her at the front desk, but officially this is her, our newest team member!
FFC Practice Members Rock!
CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Warner, Julia (RMT) and Kevin for their amazing effort and results at the Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon. A huge congrats to practice members Christine J., Melanie C., and Stephen H. & Family! Wahoo!
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