5 INTERESTING SUGAR FACTS

Here are some interesting facts about sugar that you may not already know about:

#1. There are some experimental cars that are able to run on sugar. This sugar is fermented to alcohol which is then used as fuel.

#2. Even though they taste sour, lemons actually contain more sugar content than strawberries.

#3. Aside from being used in food, sugar can also be used to help asphalt harden. In addition, it is used in printer inks, textile sizing and finishing, and leather tanning

#4. Even though it is recomended that a female consume no more that 54 grams of sugar per day, one can of coke contains a whapping 35 grams of sugar

#5. Brown sugar is actually sugar crystals that have been prepared in molasses syrup with colouring and natural flavors.

Food for thought:)

Vitamin D Supplementation Update (from Medscape online)

Authors and Disclosures
Christine Gonzalez, PharmD, CHHC

From U.S. Pharmacist
Vitamin D Supplementation: An Update
Christine Gonzalez, PharmD, CHHC
Posted: 11/11/2010; US Pharmacist © 2010 Jobson Publishing

Introduction
An estimated 1 billion people worldwide, across all ethnicities and age groups, have a vitamin D deficiency.[1–3] This is mostly attributable to people getting less sun exposure because of climate, lifestyle, and concerns about skin cancer. The 1997 Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) values for vitamin D, initially established to prevent rickets and osteomalacia, are considered too low by many experts.[4] DRI values are 200 IU for infants, children, adults up to age 50 years, and pregnant and lactating women; 400 IU for adults aged 50 to 70 years; and 600 IU for adults older than 70 years. Current studies suggest that we may need more vitamin D than presently recommended to prevent chronic disease. Emerging research supports the possible role of vitamin D in protecting against cancer, heart disease, fractures and falls, autoimmune diseases, influenza, type 2 diabetes, and depression. Many health care providers have increased their recommendations for vitamin D supplementation to at least 1,000 IU.[5] As a result, more patients are asking their pharmacists about supplementing with vitamin D.

Forms of Vitamin D:
Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3)
Naturally occurring form of vitamin D; made by the skin upon sun exposure; found in foods and most supplements

Calcidiol (25-hydroxyvitamin D3)
Prehormone made directly from cholecalciferol in the liver; low biologic activity, but major form circulating in the bloodstream; concentrations measured by typical blood test for vitamin D deficiency

Calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3)
Activated form made from calcidiol in the kidneys and tissues; the most potent steroid hormone in the body

Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)
Made in the laboratory by radiating fungus; not naturally occurring in the body; used in prescription vitamin D (Drisdol), available in 50,000-IU capsules

Deficiency, Blood Concentrations, and ToxicityRisk factors for vitamin D deficiency include:
1. Living in northern latitudes: (in the U.S., above the line from San Francisco to Philadelphia).
2. Failing to get at least 15 minutes of direct sun exposure daily.
3. African American or dark-skinned.
4. Being elderly.
5. Being overweight or obese.

Rickets and osteomalacia are the well-known diseases of severe vitamin D deficiency. Musculoskeletal pain and periodontal disease may also indicate a significant vitamin D deficiency. Subtle symptoms of milder deficiency include loss of appetite, diarrhea, insomnia, vision problems, and a burning sensation in the mouth and throat. Drawing a blood calcidiol concentration is the standard test for vitamin D status, since calcidiol has a longer half-life.

A normal range of vitamin D is 30 to 74 ng/mL, but this can vary among laboratories. Most experts agree that a concentration between 35 and 40 ng/mL is reasonable for preventive health. Some suggest that the optimal concentration for protecting against cancer and heart disease is between 50 and 70 ng/mL and up to 100 ng/mL. Side effects or toxicity can occur when blood concentrations reach 88 ng/mL or greater. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, constipation, headache, sleepiness, and weakness. Too much vitamin D can raise blood calcium concentrations, and acute toxicity causes hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria.

Disease Prevention

Cancer
Vitamin D decreases cell proliferation and increases cell differentiation, stops the growth of new blood vessels, and has significant anti-inflammatory effects. Many studies have suggested a link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of cancer, with the strongest evidence for colorectal cancer. A Creighton University study found that postmenopausal women given 1,100 IU of vitamin D3 (plus calcium) versus placebo were 77% less likely to be diagnosed with cancer over the next 4 years.[10] In the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (HPFS), subjects with high vitamin D concentrations were half as likely to be diagnosed with colon cancer as those with low concentrations.[11]

Some studies have shown less positive results, however. The Women's Health Initiative found that women taking 400 IU of vitamin D3 (plus calcium) versus placebo did not have a lower risk of breast cancer.[12] Many critics have argued that this dosage of vitamin D is too low to prevent cancer. A 2006 Finnish study of male smokers found that those with higher vitamin D concentrations had a threefold increased risk for pancreatic cancer, with cigarette smoking not found to be a confounding factor.[13] A 2009 U.S. study of men and women (mostly nonsmokers) did not confirm these results, finding no association between vitamin D concentrations and pancreatic cancer overall, except in subjects with low sun exposure.[14] In this subgroup, higher versus lower vitamin D concentrations had a positive association with pancreatic cancer.[14] A definitive conclusion cannot yet be made about the association between vitamin D concentration and cancer risk, but results from many studies are promising.

Heart Disease
Several studies are providing evidence that the protective effect of vitamin D on the heart could be via the renin-angiotensin hormone system, through the suppression of inflammation, or directly on the cells of the heart and blood-vessel walls. In the Framingham Heart Study, patients with low vitamin D concentrations (<15 ng/mL) had a 60% higher risk of heart disease than those with higher concentrations.[15] The HPFS found that subjects with low vitamin D concentrations (<15 ng/mL) were two times more likely to have a heart attack than those with high concentrations (>30 ng/mL).[16] In another study, which followed men and women for 4 years, patients with low vitamin D concentrations (<15 ng/mL) were three times more likely to be diagnosed with hypertension than those with high concentrations (>30 ng/mL).[17] As is the case with cancer and vitamin D, more studies are needed to determine the role of vitamin D in preventing heart disease, but the evidence thus far is positive.

Fractures and Falls
Vitamin D is known to help the body absorb calcium, and it plays a role in bone health. Also, vitamin D receptors are located on the fast-twitch muscle fibers, which are the first to respond in a fall.[18] It is theorized that vitamin D may increase muscle strength, thereby preventing falls.[5] Many studies have shown an association between low vitamin D concentrations and an increased risk of fractures and falls in older adults.

A combined analysis of 12 fracture-prevention trials found that supplementation with about 800 IU of vitamin D per day reduced hip and nonspinal fractures by about 20%, and that supplementation with about 400 IU per day showed no benefit. Researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University have examined the best trials of vitamin D versus placebo for falls. Their conclusion is that "fall risk reduction begins at 700 IU and increases progressively with higher doses." Overall, the evidence is strong in support of supplementing with vitamin D to prevent fractures and falls.

Autoimmune Diseases and Influenza
Since vitamin D has a role in regulating the immune system and a strong anti-inflammatory effect, it has been theorized that vitamin D deficiency could contribute to autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and autoimmune thyroid disease. Scientists have suggested that vitamin D deficiency in the winter months may be the seasonal stimulus that triggers influenza outbreaks in the winter. Numerous trials have evaluated the association between vitamin D and immune-system diseases.

A prospective study of white subjects found that those with the highest vitamin D concentrations had a 62% lower risk of developing MS versus those with the lowest concentrations.[21] A Finnish study that followed children from birth noted that those given vitamin D supplements during infancy had a nearly 90% lower risk of developing type 1 diabetes compared with children who did not receive supplements.22 In a Japanese randomized, controlled trial, children given a daily vitamin D supplement of 1,200 IU had a 40% lower rate of influenza type A compared with those given placebo; there was no significant difference in rates of influenza type B.[23] More studies of the influence of vitamin D on immunity will be emerging, as this is an area of great interest and it remains unclear whether there is a link.

Type 2 Diabetes and Depression
Some studies have shown that vitamin D may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, but few studies have examined the effect of vitamin D on depression. A trial of nondiabetic patients aged 65 years and older found that those who received 700 IU of vitamin D (plus calcium) had a smaller rise in fasting plasma glucose over 3 years versus those who received placebo. A Norwegian trial of overweight subjects showed that those receiving a high dose of vitamin D (20,000 or 40,000 IU weekly) had a significant improvement in depressive symptom scale scores after 1 year versus those receiving placebo. These results need to be replicated in order to determine a correlation between vitamin D and the risk of diabetes or depression.

Dosing
Only a few foods are a good source of vitamin D. These include fortified dairy products and breakfast cereals, fatty fish, beef liver, and egg yolks. Besides increasing sun exposure, the best way to get additional vitamin D is through supplementation. Traditional multivitamins contain about 400 IU of vitamin D, but many multivitamins now contain 800 to 1,000 IU. A variety of options are available for individual vitamin D supplements, including capsules, chewable tablets, liquids, and drops. Cod liver oil is a good source of vitamin D, but in large doses there is a risk of vitamin A toxicity.

The two forms of vitamin D used in supplements are D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol). D3 is the preferred form, as it is chemically similar to the form of vitamin D produced by the body and is more effective than D2 at raising the blood concentration of vitamin D. Since vitamin D is fat soluble, it should be taken with a snack or meal containing fat. In general, 100 IU of vitamin D daily can raise blood concentrations 1 ng/mL after 2 to 3 months (TABLE 2). Once the desired blood concentration is achieved, most people can maintain it with 800 to 1,000 IU of vitamin D daily.[28] Even though dosages up to 10,000 IU daily do not cause toxicity, it generally is not recommended to take more than 2,000 IU daily in supplement form without the advice of a health care provider. Individuals at high risk for deficiency should have a vitamin D blood test first; a dosage of up to 3,000 to 4,000 IU may be required to restore blood concentrations.

Drug Interactions
Vitamin D supplements may interact with several types of medications. Corticosteroids can reduce calcium absorption, which results in impaired vitamin D metabolism. Since vitamin D is fat soluble, orlistat and cholestyramine can reduce its absorption and should be taken several hours apart from it. Phenobarbital and phenytoin increase the hepatic metabolism of vitamin D to inactive compounds and decrease calcium absorption, which also impairs vitamin D metabolism.

Future Research
While considerable research supports the importance of vitamin D beyond bone health, further trials are required before broad claims can be made about vitamin D and prevention of chronic disease. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) is reviewing the research on vitamin D and plans to report in late 2010 regarding any updates to the DRIs for vitamin D (and calcium). Specifically, the IOM will consider the relation of vitamin D to cancer, bone health, and other chronic diseases.[30] An important study, the Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial, was launched in early 2010 to determine whether 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 and 1,000 mg of EPA (eicosopentaenoic acid) plus DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) daily can lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, and other diseases.[31] This randomized trial, which will enroll about 20,000 healthy men and women, should provide more insight on vitamin D supplementation.

Conclusion
As the number of people with vitamin D deficiency continues to increase, the importance of this hormone in overall health and the prevention of chronic diseases is at the forefront of research. The best evidence for the possible role of vitamin D in protecting against cancer comes from colorectal cancer studies. Evidence also is strong for the potential role of vitamin D in preventing fractures and falls. At this time, further studies are needed to evaluate the role of vitamin D in protecting against heart disease, autoimmune diseases, influenza, diabetes, and depression.

References are available. In an effort to keep this blog post short and relevant they have been purposely omitted to save room. If you would like the list please leave a comment and I will post them directly from medscape.

Poverty is ... "pretending you forgot your lunch"

In 2009, York Region food banks provided food for over 54,000 clients
Why do people in such a prosperous region need to use a food bank? In March of 2009, the York Region Food Network interviewed 176 food bank clients to help answer this question.

The most frequently cited reason for needing to use a food bank was

"recently lost job"

(33%). Other reasons included family break up, reduced hours at work, and "new to area and just getting settled". These are reasons why any one of us might someday need to use a food bank.

When asked about hunger, 39% said that in the last 3 months, there were times when they were hungry because they could not afford to buy enough food. Moreover, when people at the food banks were asked about going without food, 44% said that they had not eaten for a whole day because there wasn’t enough money.

Research into the issues of food security and hunger indicates that parents will go without food in order to make sure that there is enough food in the house for their children. Therefore, it is frequently found that children are buffered from the effects of poverty and hunger.

Even with this protection, when York Region food bank clients were asked about their children’s experience with hunger, 7.4% shared that in the last 3 months, their children had gone hungry.

Discussing the issue of hunger and children is the most difficult part of this survey. Many parents cannot go through this section without feeling pain.

When asked about disability, 42% of respondents indicated that they either had a disability or a serious illness expected to last one year or more. However, only 21% of respondents received Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) funds, 5.7% received CPP-Disability, and 2.3% received Workers Safety and Insurance Board benefits.
NEWMARKET FOOD PANTRY:
510 Penrose Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1A2
Phone: 905-967-0428 4moreinfo@yrfn.ca • www.yrfn.ca

WHAT POVERY MEANS:
When food bank clients were asked which statements best describe what poverty means to them, the following descriptions were provided:
 Not having money to make ends meet – over 78%
 Not having enough to buy basics like food and clothing – 67%
 Having to struggle to survive each and every day – 61%
 Never having enough to be able to live decently – almost 51%
 Having a lot less than everyone else– almost 39%

There were also several comments about embarrassment, humiliation, depression, sadness and shame. Food bank clients spoke about being homeless, feeling like a failure as a parent, and “bullying [when my] kids don’t have the same food and same clothes as other kids”.0

*Quotes from Grade 4 & 5 children in Ontario “Poverty is ... hiding your feet so the teacher won’t get mad when you don’t have boots.”*

WE WILL ALWAYS ACCEPT DONATIONS FOR THE FOOD PANTRY AT FFC. WE ARE CURRENTLY PROMOTING OUR HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE AND URGE YOU TO GIVE WHATEVER YOU ARE CAPABLE OF DONATING. THEY WILL ACCEPT FOOD AND/OR MONEY DONATIONS.

Chiropractic in the News | Kids & Ear Infections

What is the cost?

What is the cost of mindlessly eating sugar? Everything in moderation, right? Ya ... not always. At least not in my eyes. There is never a reason to consume artificial sugars. In a word, TOXIC. To me it's kind like saying "a little mercury is fine." Splenda, Surcralose, Nutrasweet,Saccharin, Aspartame ... and the list goes on.

Did you know ... most brands of traditional toothpaste have saccharin in them?

OK, but what about 'white sugar' (brown sugar is the same!) and/or the effect of consuming processed foods that rapidly breakdown into sugar? I think this is the part where most of us become a bit oblivious to our overall consumption of sugar.

Do you know these words are hieroglyphics for sugar? If you read these words in the list of ingredients, think 'sugar':
-glucose
-fructose
-sucrose
-barley malt
-malt syrup
-corn syrup
-molasses
-honey
-dextrose
-sorbitol
-fruit juice concentrate
-turbinado sugar
-xylitol
-polydextrose
-sorghum
-lactose
-maltose
-maltodextrin
-high fructose corn syrup!!

Did you also know that 'low fat' foods are often high in sugar to replace lost flavour from fat? Also, be aware that sugar, and foods that quickly breakdown into sugar in the body, raise insulin levels quickly. Chronically elevated insulin levels lead to insulin resistance, obesity, and in many cases, diabetes. If you are wondering about how quickly and/or easily a food breaks down into sugar, become acquainted with the concept of 'glycemic index' (GI). Google it and you will find a list of high glycemic index foods. The higher the GI rating, the more you want to avoid it.

Alright, now about the foods that we KNOW are sugar ... complete with a big fat label of 'SUGAR FOUND HERE!'? My philosophy is that it's okay to consume 'some' sugar, but know that you are doing so. Read labels, understand hidden sugars, and eat sugar consciously so that it's not something you're overdoing each and every day.

Did you know ...ONE old fashioned glazed TIMBIT donut hole: 80 calories, 5 g sugar and 5 g fat. And might I add, who eats ONE?

Did you know ... ONE Starbucks Blueberry Scone: 460 calories, 17 g sugar and 22 g fat! Yikes. OR the Zucchini Walnut Muffin: 490 calories, 28 g sugar and 28 g fat. So much for thinking your zucchini muffin and a latte is a good start to the day ...wow.

How much added sugar should we have in our diet? This would depend on many factors; however, the FDA is petitioning for label changes regarding sugar. This recommendation would be for no more than 40 grams of added sugar per day. Hmmmm... that's equivalent to one 12 ounce can of coke, and nothing else.

Just some thoughts ... Dr. F

TIPS FOR BUYING ORGANIC PRODUCTS

The following foods tend to be the most contaminated and should be bought organic as often as possible :

FRUIT: apples, cherries, grapes, nectarines, stawberries, peaches, pears, raspberries

VEGETABLES: celery, cucumbers, green beans, lettuce, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, spinach, squash

The following foods tend to be least contaminated:

FRUIT: bananas, blueberries, grapefruit, kiwis, mangoes, melons, oranges, papayas, pineapples, plums, tangerines, watermelons

VEGETABLES: asparagus, avacados, brocoli, cabbage, cauliflower, eggplant, onions, peas, radishes, tomatoes

The Role of a Chiropractor in Managing Arthritis

Your chiropractic doctor can help your body move with more ease and comfort. The need for pain medications is reduced once the body is aligned and can move more freely. Chiropractic care can significantly help avoid arthritis' more damaging effects. Chiropractic care addresses lifestyle, diet, exercise, and other factors that influence a person's health as a whole. A healthy weight and immune system are also relevant factors in preventing the more harmful effects of rheumatoid arthritis.

Chiropractic care focuses on physical manipulation and alignment, so that joints can benefit from adjustments aimed at reducing pain and stiffness. Many additional approaches of chiropractic care address the needs of arthritic patients. The incorporation of massage in chiropractic care can play a role in reducing stiffness, helping the arthritic patient move more freely. Heat and cold compresses helps relieve arthritic pain. In addition, electrical stimulation is linked with encouraging the release of endorphins, also countering pain receptors. Chiropractic care offers a non-invasive, holistic way to promote overall health and manage conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, reducing the reliance on strong medications.

As well as addressing joint inflammation through physical manipulation, chiropractic care can tailor the right exercise program, and offer comprehensive nutrition and supplement advice for your needs.

Women's Centre of York Region

As you know we are sponsoring a family from the Women's Centre or York Region.
the following are some of the items on their wish list. The items must be new and unwrapped, and in our office no later than Dec. 3rd and we will see that they are delivered directly to the Centre.

Wish List

Mom ( favourite colours grey/black)

• towels
• holiday chocolate
• scented candles
• black scarf
• black hat
• black gloves

Boy 12 yrs old (favourite colours blue/grey/black)

• winter jacket size 14
• winter boots mans size 9
• scooter or gift card to help save for it
• jeans size 14
• teck deks
• digital watch
• hat , gloves, scarf

Girl 10 yrs old (favourite colours pink and purple )

• skinny jeans size 10
• DQ blizzard maker or gift card to save for it
• P.J's size 10
• arts and crafts set
• books ( chapter books grade 5-8)
• winter boots size 5
• scarf, hat, gloves

Boy 8 yrs old (favourite colours blue/green/red)

• tek Deks
• P.J's size 10
• action figures
• cars/trucks
• nerf gun
• winter boots size 3
• scarf, hat, gloves

Girl 2 yrs old ( favourite colours pink purple)

• clothing size 4T
• toddler DVD's ie. Dora Diego
• any toys
• winter boots size 9

thank you so much for your support

Readers Choice Awards 2010

The Era Banner Readers Choice Awards are back.
Vote for your favorite Chiropractor and massage therapist.
Go go www.yorkregion.com and in the site index scroll down to "readers choice"

Help Us...Help a Family Through The Women's Centre of York Region

Foster Family Chiropractic & Associates have found the family we would like to sponsor this Christmas through the Women's Centre of York Region. We are sponsoring a Mom who is in need of some help, with 4 children, ages ranging from 12 to 2 years of age. We have been provided with their wish list which includes items such as clothing and gift cards in addition to some fun toys. Please contact us at 905-898-8098 if you would like to select an item from the list. Thank you

The Law of Cause and Effect: Chiropractic.

Vote for Walk It Off

Walk it Off Spinal Cord Wellness Centre Inc. (WALK IT OFF) is a non-profit business that will be located in York Region. Walk It Off will provide exercise-based recovery, education and support to those living with a Spinal Cord Injury throughout the GTA and beyond. Their aim is to improve quality of life and increase independence by maximizing recovery for clients who have sustained a Spinal Cord Injury.

Aviva is dividing and giving away 1 million dollars to community ideas. With funds from Aviva, Walk It Off will be able to attain a facility and train their specialists to begin their specialized Spinal Cord Recovery Program.

If you choose to support and vote for their idea simply go to http://www.avivacommunityfund.org to register.
Click the register button on the right.
Enter your email address
Choose a password
Go to your email inbox and confirm that you wanted to register

Starting on November 15th (this Monday), you can vote for Walk It Off once a day for a total of 10 votes. Voting ends on Nov. 26.

To go directly to their idea the ULR is http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf9211
Or you can go to the main site page and enter our title “A New Hope For Spinal Cord Recovery” or our idea number (9211) in the search engine.

Please help us make WALK IT OFF possible.
Thanking you in advance for your support, on behalf of
Heather and Kevin Mills

Build a Better Life

How to stop making excuses and start building a life

1. Realize that your success or failure depends on you. It depends on the choices you make. It depends on your attitude. Resolve to start accepting responsibility today. Don't find an excuse, find a way. Don't make excuses, make good. Remember what Winston Churchill said, "Responsibility is the price of greatness."

2. Beware of rationalization. We make excuses to hide behavior we are ashamed of. Rationalization is the process of trying to hide shameful conduct from ourselves. This is dangerous because we become unaware of what we are doing. However, you can fight rationalization by looking for cues. For instance, if someone challenges your conduct and you become angry, it probably suggests you are guilty as charged. Why would you get angry, if you're innocent?

3. From time to time, stop and examine your progress. Compare where you are now with where you would like to be. Ask yourself why is there a gap between these two points. Don't make excuses. Make plans and take corrective action.

4. When you make a mistake, accept responsibility; learn from it; and don't repeat it. Use your time for discovering solutions instead of inventing excuses.

5. Plant your garden of success today:

First, plant 3 rows of peas;
Patience
Positive thinking
Persistence

Next, plant 3 rows of squash;
Squash excuses
Squash blame
Squash criticism

Then, plant 3 rows of lettuce;
Let us be responsible
Let us be trustworthy
Let us be ambitious

Finish, with 3 rows of turnip;
Turn up when needed
Turn up with a smile
Turn up with confidence

SENIOR'S DAY AT FFC!

On Wednesday Novemer 24th, 2010 Dr. Warner will be honouring seniors by offering them the opportunity to take advantage of a Complimentary Chiropractic New Patient Appointment.

This offer will be extended to any caregivers who work hard on their behalf.

Please contact the office to book your appointment. 905-898-8098. We look forward to serving you!

ICPA - Why Chiropractic Care For Kids?

"Something for Her" Annual Make-Up Drive Holiday Project

This is a very special initiative to collect items to put in make-up kits, which I assemble and deliver to women's shelters and support groups in York Region. Very often, these special women are overlooked when Christmas morning arrives, and these gifts can brighten their day and lighten their heavy hearts.
The items I will be collecting will be the same as last year ... I can use any unopened / unused cosmetic samples, lipsticks, eye makeup, face creams, perfume samples, hand creams, as well as hotel shampoos and soaps. I especially need make-up bags to put all these items into. If you would like to donate something but do not have anything, some cosmetic bags from the Dollar Store would be greatly appreciated.
This project is in its 3rd year for me, last year with a lot of help I was able to assemble over 180 individual make-up kits and gifts sets for distribution to women's shelters and support groups in York Region. In addition to the kits and gift sets, I also donated 2 cartons of toiletry items to women’s shelters. Hopefully with your help we can exceed that amount this year!
Hoping for Items by: December 1st (but things after would be accepted and still distributed).

Thank you – I can’t do this without you !!!!

Items can be delivered to me below. Please call or email if you have any questions. Or they can be dropped off at Foster Family Chiropractic & Associates, 16945 Leslie St. Unit 17

Dawne Sullivan
230 Park Avenue
Newmarket, ON
905-836-5580

http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&source=hp&q=230+PARK+AVENUE,+NEWMARKET&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=230+Park+Ave,+Newmarket,+ON&gl=ca&ei=xpvPSrahEYnyMZaVvZQD&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CAoQ8gEwAA

Chiropractic and ADHD

seniors and chiropractic care

http://ezinearticles.com/?Chiropractic-For-Seniors:-Seven-Outstanding-Benefits&id=244900

For all those who are seniors or have senior members in their family, this is an interesting article.

FFC going 'sugar free' during the holidays ...

Here is a list of ways sugar can affect your health:

Sugar can suppress the immune system.
Sugar can upset the body's mineral balance.
Sugar can contribute to hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, concentration difficulties, and crankiness in children.
Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides.
Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children.
Sugar can reduce helpful high density cholesterol (HDLs).
Sugar can promote an elevation of harmful cholesterol (LDLs).
Sugar can cause hypoglycemia.
Sugar contributes to a weakened defense against bacterial infection.
Sugar can cause kidney damage.
Sugar can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
Sugar may lead to chromium deficiency.
Sugar can cause copper deficiency.
Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium.
Sugar can increase fasting levels of blood glucose.
Sugar can promote tooth decay.
Sugar can produce an acidic stomach.
Sugar can raise adrenaline levels in children.
Sugar can lead to periodontal disease.
Sugar can speed the aging process, causing wrinkles and grey hair.
Sugar can increase total cholesterol.
Sugar can contribute to weight gain and obesity.
High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Sugar can contribute to diabetes.
Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis.
Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity.
Sugar leads to decreased glucose tolerance.
Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease.
Sugar can increase systolic blood pressure.
Sugar causes food allergies.
Sugar can cause free radical formation in the bloodstream.
Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy.
Sugar can contribute to eczema in children.
Sugar can overstress the pancreas, causing damage.
Sugar can cause atherosclerosis.
Sugar can compromise the lining of the capillaries.
Sugar can cause liver cells to divide, increasing the size of the liver.
Sugar can increase the amount of fat in the liver.
Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney.
Sugar can cause depression.
Sugar can increase the body's fluid retention.
Sugar can cause hormonal imbalance.
Sugar can cause hypertension.
Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines.
Sugar can cause an increase in delta, alpha and theta brain waves, which can alter the mind's ability to think clearly.
Sugar can increase blood platelet adhesiveness which increases risk of blood clots and strokes.
Sugar can increase insulin responses in those consuming high-sugar diets compared to low sugar diets.
Sugar increases bacterial fermentation in the colon.

FOSTER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC is going SUGAR FREE for the holidays! We are dedicated to eating mindfully and consciously; therefore, we have decided to say 'no thanks' to eating sugary snacks while at work during the holidays! Wanna join us???

A Post From Dr. Foster

One of my favorite things about being a chiropractor is discovering the potential of an individual. The other day I read a practice member's progress examination form which asked the question, "What has been your greatest accomplishment since beginning chiropractic care?" Her answer (to paraphrase): Since beginning chiropractic care at FFC I have had the courage to try things I've never done before. The practice member went on to describe in more detail how she felt her participation in our practice and her chiropractic adjustments have 'added to' her life. I thought a lot about the magnitude of her statement and it made my day. Being a chiropractor is the greatest gift I've given myself, but being adjusted has changed my life. It was nice to know it's helped shift someone else's life too.

TEDxNextGenerationAsheville - Birke Baehr - "What's Wrong With Our Food ...

Congratulations to the Winners of our Friends & Family Event

Thank you to all practice members for referring your friends and family members over the years.
Congratulations to the following winners:

One Month Yoga Pass from our friends at Yoga Source: Norma P.

Complete Make-over at "The Hair Company": Annabela D.

Five Class Pass to Zen Bones: Stella S.

One Hour Massage with our own Kristie McEachnie, RMT: Violet T.

Power Balance Band: Laurita G.

Nutrional Consult with Jenn Pike at Simplicity Yoga & Fitness Therapy Studio: Ann-Marie H.

KOBO e-Reader: Danny D.

Thank you to all of the local businesses who helped make our Friends & Family Month a great success!
FFC will make a donation to Walk It Off – Spinal Cord Recovery and Wellness Centre in Newmarket. The primary focus of Walk It Off is to provide intense and individualized exercise-based programs to those with a spinal cord injury. Project Walk is recognized internationally for its dedication and research on spinal cord injury recovery. Walk it Off – Spinal Cord Recovery and Wellness Centre will utilize the performance training methods developed by Project Walk to help people with a Spinal Cord Injury achieve their full potential.

November Food Drive

For the month of November

FFC will be accepting donations

for

Newmarket Food Pantry

Please bring in

Non perishable food items

or if you prefer

cash or cheque payable to the Newmarket Food pantry

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DO YOU HAVE LOW MAGNESIUM LEVELS?

Feeling stressed? Moody? Depressed? While you may think it's your life that needs changing, your real problem might be what's missing from your diet: magnesium.This mineral is the hidden cause of many mood disorders, and boosting your magnesium levels could be the key to improving your emotional health. Statistics show that we simply do not have enough magnesium in our diets. The USDA claims that 60 per cent of Americans aren't getting their daily magnesium requirements. A common culprit is processed foods, which are depleted of many essential minerals, including magnesium. On top of this, soil that has been depleted of minerals also lack magnesium, so even our fresh produce tends to be lacking.Not coincidentally, people with a highly processed diet have a 58% higher risk of depression, according to a study in the British Journal of Psychiatry. A whole foods diet protects against depression because nutrients come from a wide variety of foods. Many studies have shown the link between magnesium deficiency and depression. "Virtually all significantly depressed patients are deficient in magnesium," reported a 1996 study in the Journal of Neurological and Orthopedic Medicine and Surgery (R.H. Cox, et al.), which tested the magnesium levels of 457 different depressed patients.Chemical pollution, toxic heavy metals and radiation from cell phones and wi-fi all further deplete our magnesium levels. Urinary magnesium loss is increased by diuretics, including coffee and other forms of caffeine, alcohol and stress hormones. A marginal magnesium deficiency can become a more serious problem when stressful events cause even greater magnesium loss. In more extreme situations, a stressful event can trigger such a sudden drop in magnesium it can lead to cardiac arrest, says Dr. Sircus. Even the mainstream medical establishment recognizes the connection between magnesium and heart function, administering emergency doses of magnesium to patients who have suffered or are suffering a cardiac event. "Even a mild deficiency of magnesium can cause increased sensitivity to noise, nervousness, irritability, mental depression, confusion, twitching, trembling, apprehension, and insomnia."
Do any of these symptoms sound familiar?
Unfortunately, it's not easy to maintain magnesium levels given our increased need. While the accepted daily intake for magnesium is around 300-400mg per day, many professionals recommend up to 1000mg per day given that we burn through it rapidly these days. Getting those kinds of amounts through food is difficult, to say the least, and supplementing orally can lead to loose bowels. There is another option, however, and one that Dr. Sircus recommends frequently in his protocols: transdermal magnesium.Transdermal is just a fancy word for absorption through the skin. One possible method is massaging magnesium oil into your body. Another way is adding magnesium chloride to your bath water (you can also use epsom salts -- white not absorbed quite as well, they are much easier to find than bulk magnesium chloride). Rubbing magnesium oil on the body or taking a magnesium bath before bed is a great way to replenish your magnesium stores after the stress of the day is behind you. It also acts as a natural sedative, helping you to sleep and pretty much guaranteeing an end to night time leg cramps and charley horses.

Carolyn’s recommendations for supporting your immune system in times of sickness:
3 Things To Stay Away From When You’re Sick
Refined Sugar: I say refined because most fresh fruit is helpful, but other sugars are not. Sugar feeds the bad bacteria that you don’t want, and generally makes it harder for your body to get well quick.
Dairy: Milk products increase the amount of mucus in your system. And, let’s be blunt here, it’s amazing how much snot the body is capable of producing. You don’t want to add to that do you?
Bread and flour products: Gluten also adds to mucus production, as well as gumming up other systems. Avoiding gluten helps your body cleanse whatever it doesn’t need out of your system.
You basically want to go on a mild cleanse when you’re fighting illness. The cleaner you feed your body the better. That means staying away from heavy and processed foods.
When your system is clear, it can do its job easier. If you’re trying to digest a big meal (especially one heavy with meat), you’re taking resources away from your immune system. Give your body only nourishing foods, and you’ll have a much easier time healing.

Things To Include In Your “Get Well Now” Regime:

Visit your chiropractor! – Your chiropractic spinal adjustment supports your nervous system function. This alone will optimize you immune competence and strengthen your body’s defences. Come in and get adjusted when you are feeling ill or in times of lowered resistance.

Fresh fruits and vegetables – The amount of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals you get from fresh fruits and veggies is enormous. Make your diet consist mainly of these foods, choosing those with dark colours.
Some favourites: Veggies – Dark green leafy veggies (ex. kale, spinach), Broccoli, Red and Orange Peppers, Carrots, Squash, Yams. Fruits – Apples, Blueberries (and other berries), Lemons, Mango, Cherries, Goji Berries, Bananas

Warm water with lemon and honey – good vitamin C, soothes the throat, and honey has natural anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.

Echinacea Tea – Well known immune booster. Also generally made with other helpful herbs.
Onion and Garlic – Cook with these for their anti-bacterial and anti-viral goodness.
Herbs – Use herbs in abundance. Most herbs are high in antioxidants and healing properties. Cook with them and use them to make tea.
Mushrooms – Mushrooms help with white blood cell production, which is a very good thing considering these cells are one of the most important aspects of the immune system. Shiitake mushrooms are legendary in their healing properties, so definitely a good bet to add some of these to your food.

See any and all of Your Natural Healthcare Team – Chiropractic, homeopathy, massage therapy, naturopathy and acupuncture are just a few of the natural practitioners who can offer vital immune system support.

Essential Oils – There are some blends that lend themselves to immune function, such as Thieves, or Breathe Easy blends. Oils like eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, and others are great on the soles of your feet, diluted with jojoba or coconut oil on your chest or back, just smelling under your nose, or in a steam (put a few drops in a pot of boiled water, throw a towel over your head and breathe in the steam).
Infrared Sauna – Sweat it out. This is a great way to move whatever it is through your system in a hurry, increasing circulation and detoxification. Better yet, go to a Moksha Yoga Class as these classes combine gentle yoga postures with infrared heat!
Pure Water – Drink lots and lots of pure water. It will help flush your system and EVERY function of your body relies on it.
Rest
No, you can’t skip out on this. It’s what your body needs the most. And, no, staying home doing laundry, cleaning the house, or otherwise puttering around doesn’t count. You actually have to lie down and rest. Close your eyes. If you can’t handle that, watch a movie. Preferably a feel good one. This is sometimes the hardest part, but rest now so you’ll be back at 100% sooner. If you’re lucky enough to have someone willing to take care of you, let them. Thank them profusely and make sure to return the favour when given the chance.

CALL TO ACTION

Did you know that chiropractic can help with high blood pressure, digestive problems, hot flashes, asthma, anxiety, ear infections, colic, constipation, energy levels, sleep. . . ? The list goes on and on

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If there is someone you love who is not satisfied with their current quality of life, do them a favour and suggest that they book an appointment with a chiropractor. It could be just the thing they need!