A Breathing Exercise for the Immune System

Focus on breathing deeply for at least two full minutes. Gently control your respiratory system, making each breath grow longer and deeper than the last one. Breathe out any tensions you feel restricting your lungs from moving fully and naturally. Feel your mind clear with each breath. Notice the resistance Your mind creates: the worries and judgments it comes up against. Take several deep breaths and dissolve these barriers. Breathe deeply and gently; remember, you are breathing in life itself.

Hold the breath at the top of the exhalation for a moment, feeling its fullness. Then exhale smoothly, letting your hands drift down into your lap, and relax, feeling the vitality of the breath circulate throughout your body.

Alkaline/Anti-Inflammatory Diets

The concept behind an alkaline diet is that it can help your body maintain its pH, which leads to overall better health and wellness. Foods that are high on the alkaline scale have been shown to help with everything from regulating weight, to promoting longevity, helping with digestion and even preventing disease through their immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties.  On the opposite end, when our bodies become too acidic, we're more likely to carry extra weight, have skin problems and be at risk for a number of various inflammatory-induced illnesses. At the very least, alkaline foods - like fresh fruits and vegetables - are real, whole and definitely good for you.  Here are 15 Alkaline Foods: Here are some recipes on how to prepare them, courtesy of MindBodyGreen.com. The Diet in our 3-Week Detox Program is alkaline and will help to restore Acid/Alkaline balance to the gut and body overall.

The Detox Pathway

There are many organs in your body that aid in the natural detoxification progress. It's estimated that 80% of the energy the body manufactures goes towards aiding the detoxification organs, especially the liver.  These detoxification organs protect the body from the potentially harmful toxic substances that reach us via food, air and water; or are produced inside the body.  Nearly every organ of the body contains specific enzymes that participate in this process and help protect that organ from toxins. And our genetic makeup determines our detoxification abilities, which is why reactions to the exposure of toxins can vary greatly from person to person. We're going to review 5 of the main organs involved in the detox process: LIVER: The liver is the largest organ in the body and is continuously filtering vast amounts of  blood at all times, while removing toxic matter such as dead cells, chemicals, drugs and particulate debris from the blood stream.  The liver filter can also remove a wide range of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites from the blood stream. Infections with parasites often come from the contaminated water supply found in large cities, andother dangerous organisms may find their way into your gut and blood stream from food sources. This can cause chronic infections and poor health, so it is important to detox and protect your liver from overload with these microorganisms. SKIN: The skin is sometimes called 'the third kidney' as the skin is often overexposed to enironmental toxins, chemicals, toiletries, cosmetics, and poor water sources. Thankfully a good amount of toxins as excreted through perspiration, and in dead skin cells that flake off. Dry brushing (an exfoliation technique), along with alternating hot/cold water showers is a great way to aid in the skin detoxification process.  LUNGS: Toxins, such as cigarette smoke, pollution, and other airborne toxins are also breathed in and out of the body. You can aid the lung detox process with deep breathing techniques, exercise, and yoga movements that really open the chest. KIDNEYS: The kidneys are constantly filtering the blood, and proper hydration really helps them function effectively.  Drinking an adequate amount of filtered water daily helps the kidneys to work, and the herbs provided in our Detox Program aid to flush out toxins. COLON: Just as a healthy colon removes toxic residue out of the body a unhealthy one can actually produce your own home grown toxins! Our Detox Program done once a  year really unburdens your system and enhances your immune system.   As you can see, it's vitally important to reset and recharge each of your detox organs to ensure they can function optimally. And the herbs provided in our Detox Program aid to flush out toxins!

"Jumpstart" your health for 2016 with our safe and gentle 3-Week Bio Detoxification Program.

Happy New Year!

We're thrilled to begin another new year with each of you and be a part of your ongoing journey towards optimal health. Each year, we see daily examples of how ill health, disease, poor lifestyle choices, and lack of ongoing, routine health care can negatively affect our patient's lives. But as a result, we stand firm in our collective team mission to help as many people within our community as we can. 

We have found that many people are unaware or mistrust how safe, quick and effective treatments in our office can be, or they are too overwhelmed by their life and their pain to take the first step toward healing, leaving them feeling powerless. Others have a desire to live a healthier lifestyle but don't know where to start. And there are those who are caught in a cycle of quitting care at the first glimmer of better health, only to have a chronic condition return.

The success of your ongoing health, much like everything in life, requires consistency. So we're here to work with you to create a wellness plan that will work for your schedule and lifestyle. We also know that there is no "one size fits most" when it comes to holistic health care, which is why we offer complementary therapies and modalities, to best serve your body, spirit, and mind. 

To that end, we'd like to encourage our patients to "jumpstart" their health each January with our safe and gentle 3-Week Bio Detoxification Program. Year after year, we've seen our patients achieve amazing results as they eliminate toxins, lose weight, recharge their immune systems, and start the new year inspired to live a healthier lifestyle. Taking control over your food choices is not only the simplest way to contribute to your health, it's truly empowering as you become an active part of your own wellness.

And don't forget that if you order your Bio Detox kit before February 29th, you'll receive 6 FREE Aqua Detox Sessions!Contact our office to arrange pickup of your kit, or do so on your next scheduled appointment. Until your next adjustment...

Yours in Health,

Dr. Heidi & The InnerMovement Wellness Team

Are OTC Pain Relievers Safe

Over The Counter Pain Relievers

Are They Effective? Are They Safe?

In a recent article on the effectiveness of common over-the-counter pain killers, pain researchers revealing some surprising and disturbing insights.

• A pain researcher at Oxford University,stated: Tylenol doesn't actually work that well for pain. To be more exact, "I can't imagine why anybody would take acetaminophen," he said. Every researcher contacted agreed with this statement.
• A 2015 study published on BMJ.com (link below) found that acetaminophen didn't seem to help most sufferers of chronic low back pain, and that it barely alleviates pain in people with osteoarthritis. As the researchers wrote, "We found that [acetaminophen] is ineffective on both pain and disability outcomes for low back pain in the immediate and short term and is not clinically superior to placebo on both pain and disability outcomes for osteoarthritis."

Most disturbing was the data provided that links Acetaminophen usage with liver toxicity and failure. Between 1998 and 2003, acetaminophen was the leading cause of acute liver failure in the US. "We always thought [acetaminophen] was safe, but there are increasing signals of accidental overdose in people who are regularly using it for chronic pain, and some liver toxicity," explained a Professor of Musculoskeletal Medicine. 

Unfortunately, there are risks associated with Aspirin and Ibuprofen usage as well. Aspirin interferes with blood coagulation. Just 1 gram of Aspirin leaves you at rick for bleeding up to 4 days after using it. And Ibuprofen puts users at risk for gastrointestinal bleeds and kidney damage. Using it in high doses also seems to raise blood pressure, and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

So what's the solution? Drug-Free pain relief solutions that work to restore balance to the body such as Chiropractic, Acupuncture and Massage.

Research:

*Efficacy and safety of Acetaminophen in the management of spinal pain and osteoarthritis of the hip or knee

*Acetaminophen-induced acute liver failure

Say NO to Soda!

Did you know that according to new Dietary Guidelines, 1 can of coke exceeds the daily sugar intake amount? 

MSNBC article on Coca-Cola's misleading anti-obesity campaign targets kids

Infographic:  8 Ways That Soda Negatively Affects Your Health

Acupuncture & Weight Loss

Obesity has no singular cause. Genetic, age, lifestyle, constitution, emotion, and diet are all factors that contribute to the likelihood of obesity. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the foods we crave depend on the imbalances in our internal system. Unfortunately, eating unnatural foods, the wrong types of foods, or excessive quantities throws the entire system out of balance. 

Acupuncture can help normalize the system, and aid weight loss when accompanied by proper diet and exercise. In a Russian study of obese children it was found that regular Acupuncture treatments resulted in the normalization of blood and serum levels, decrease of overall body mass and fatty tissue content, and increased exercise performance abilities. In other studies, conclusive evidence was offered to show needling of auricular points helped to lower the appetite, increase satiety with less food, as well as lower insulin and lipid levels.

Study:  Acupuncture for the treatment of obesity: a review of the evidence (Int'l Journal of Obesity)

Dr. Oz:  Acupuncture: Magic Bullet for Weight Loss?

Learn more about how Acupuncture can benefit you and aid in weight management, by scheduling an  appointment with our Licensed Acupuncturist Monica!

Focus on Childhood Obesity

This month we are bringing awareness to Childhood Obesity.  This preventable state of ill-health is rising steadily in the United States each year and I think it's important to speak of this topic and solutions for it without condemnation or judgment.  Society has become apathetic regarding this topic, naively feeding their children the heavily marketed Standard American Diet (S.A.D) full of sugar, preservatives, chemicals, allergens, and fat.  It is in fact "SAD" that our children are suffering. 

Dr. Heidi

What can we do? Be the example! That is the single best way to positively impact our children. Childhood obesity can develop into a lifelong struggle with weight and lead to serious health issues in adulthood. This is one of the biggest reasons InnerMovement has teamed up with Pacific Rejuvenation Medical to offer a comprehensive and holistic weight loss programs.  

Many of our patients struggle with their weight and we wanted to find a solution.  Thankfully there are now medically-safe ways to lose weight for those patients who require a clinical and structured approach to reach their goal weight!   And best of all, these programs work in concert with our holistic wellness treatments that aim to provide a pain-free and optimally healthy life!

Ask myself or a staff member about our new Medical Weight Loss Program on your next visit and take advantage of our Special $25 Metabolic Testing offer!  Until our next adjustment...

Yours in Health,

Dr. Heidi & The InnerMovement Wellness Team

Top 10 Hydrating Foods

Cucumbers - 96% water
Watermelon - 96% water
Pineapple - 95% water
Celery - 95% water
Blueberries - 95% water
Lettuce - 95% water
Tomatoes - 95% water
Pears - 92% water
Grapefruit - 90% water
Cantaloupe - 90% water

Be sure to incorporate these hydrating foods into your diet as often and as much as you can!

Chiropractic for Migraines

Several clinical trials indicate that spinal manipulation therapy may help treat migraine headaches. In one study of people with migraines, 22% of those who received chiropractic manipulation reported more than a 90% reduction of attacks. Also, 49% reported a significant reduction of the intensity of each migraine.

LINK:
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/migraine-headache

Celebrating Mother's Day

This month we are celebrating Mother's Day!!!  

Each day at InnerMovement we care for and support moms.  With our specialty in Prenatal & Postnatal care, we are blessed every day with adorable new babies and active toddlers accompanying their moms for a spinal check-up.  Spending time with healthy babies and happy moms is truly one of our favorite parts of each day, as we continue to support them on their path toward wellness!

Our newsletter focus this month is helping to shed light on the most common health concerns mothers face.  What I witness daily is the common dis-ease that all mothers seem to experience, "putting everyone before myself-itis" and "no time for me syndrome".  If you have this or know a mom that does...please use our specials this month to come in and find a cure.  And please forward this email to the mom's you love in your life that need a little TLC as we LOVE to care for them!

Until our next adjustment...

Yours in Health,

Dr. Heidi & The InnerMovement Wellness Team

Massage for Moms for Mother's Day

After Taxes Appt Sale - Get your WELLNESS on !!!

After Taxes Appt Sale  -  Get your WELLNESS on !!!   Open Appointments

CHIROPRACTIC We have 3 Chiropractic  appointments available  this Thursday (4/16/15) - 9:15 am   - 12:15 pm - 5:15 pm  Book now and get a  $10 Discount  on your  Chiropractic appointment!  We have 3 Chiropractic  appointments available  this Friday (4/1715) - 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm MASSAGE   available   Book now and get a  $10 Discount  on your  Massage appointment!    We have 3 MASSAGE  appointments available  this Thursday (4/16/15) - 9:00 am  - 11:30 am - 4:30 pm We have 3 MASSAGE  appointments available  this Friday (4/17/15) - 9:00 am  - 9:45 am - 11:30 am ACUPUNCTURE We have 2 Acupuncture  appointments available  this Wednesday (4/15/15) - 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm New Patient $79 Special We have 3 Acupuncture  appointments available  this Thursday (4/16/15) - 9:00 am   - 10:00 pm   - 12:00 pm MEDICAL FACIALS   WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! You visit our affiliate  Primo Med Spa  in suite 110.   Appointments available 7 days/week 818-551-0464 ACCEPTING PPO INSURANCE w/low copays   No Insurance?  No problem! Ask about our Cash Discount Plans!

NeuroEmotional Technique (NET) & IBS

NET is a mind-body technique that finds and removes neurological imbalances related to the physiology of unresolved stress. NET is a tool that can help improve many behavioral and physical conditions as it's based on the physiological foundations of stress-related responses. As discovered in the late 1970s, emotional responses have physical manifestations.  Significantly, this process also happens when a person recalls to memory an event in which a stress originally occurred. 

This is a key factor in the NET treatment. NET addresses the emotional or stress factors, the effects of toxins on the body, the biochemistry factor of health, and the structural and physical corrections.

From Dr. Heidi, a NET Practitioner:

"NET is such an effective bio feedback technique for relieving the BODY of built up emotional stress.  I employ this technique daily and my patients love it! It is the Emotional piece of my visit so that I am including Structural, Biochemical and Emotional balancing each visit with patients as ACA article suggests."

More information:

NET Mind Body

Massage Therapy Effects on IBS

  

Traditional, relaxation-based Wellness Massage has proven to lessen IBS severity in many people.

Specific massage movements and massage on pressure points can be used to stimulate sluggish digestion in case of constipation, to relax abdominal muscles or to relieve bloating. Massage on acupressure points can also help to stimulate the colon. Some studies have shown that regular abdominal massage reduced gastrointestinal symptoms with regard to constipation and abdominal pain, and resulted in an increased number of bowel movements, although it may take up to two weeks to begin seeing the increase.

Massage also has another function in treating IBS: it's an effective way to relieve and to prevent stress and anxiety. The Touch Research Institute has supported several studies on the efficiency of massage therapy on a variety of health conditions, including stress and anxiety.

Want to learn more about the health benefits of massage therapy?  Contact us for more information!

Treating IBS With Chiropractic Care

According to most medical doctors, IBS is a result of a dysfunction in the muscles of your intestines that causes the food to be moved through them either too fast or too slow.  This movement is controlled by your parasympathetic nervous system.  

The parasympathetic nerves exit your spine in your low back and go to the intestines.  If there is a problem with that area of your low back, it can affect how the intestinal muscles function. Chiropractic care addresses the dysfunction affecting the parasympathetic nervous system through specific spinal adjustments and unlike the medications, has no side effects.

Chiropractic care offers a holistic approach to care-assessing the patient's structural, biochemical and emotional state which can help IBS patients look beyond suppression of symptoms toward modulating the main contributing factors.

To experience how Chiropractic care can treat your IBS, please contact our office to book your appointment & take advantage of our New Patient $79 Special!

Sources/Studies:

American Chiropractic Association

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23427390

Subluxation Awareness

IBS Awareness

This month we are focusing on the awareness and natural treatment options for IBS.  Many people suffer needlessly with this condition.  Bouts of Constipation, gas, bloating, and diarrhea continue unresolved simply because the person does not have the correct information to heal themselves...UNTIL NOW!  If you or someone you know are dealing with inconsistent bowel movements and/or Irritable Bowel symptoms. many of your answers lie in the information in our monthly newsletter.  Simple dietary changes, regular spinal alignments and a commitment to stress reducing techniques have shown to be the MOST effective ways to treat and reduce the symptoms of IBS.

Keeping the gut healthy is paramount to good health.  We should all be having 1-3 firm, clean bowel movements per day.  If this is not happening, there is an intestinal problem that needs to be addressed.  Left unresolved it will lead to immune distress, vitamin & mineral deficiencies, fatigue, and overall ill health.  Don't let IBS or any intestinal imbalance rob you of good health.  Let us help!  Read the information in our newsletter and get moving toward better intestinal health!  Until our next adjustment...

  

Yours in Health,

Dr. Heidi & The InnerMovement Wellness Team

Not All Supplements Are Created Equal

The New York State Attorney General's office accused four major retailers in February 2015 of selling fraudulent and potentially dangerous herbal supplements and demanded that they remove the products from their shelves.

The authorities said they had conducted tests on top-selling store brands of herbal supplements at four national retailers (GNC, Target, Walgreens and Walmart) and found that, on average, four out of five products did not contain any of the herbs on their labels. The tests showed that pills labeled medicinal herbs often contained little more than cheap fillers like powdered rice, asparagus and houseplants, and in some cases substances that could be dangerous to those with allergies.

We want to assure you that 

 InnerMovement Chiropractic ONLY carries those supplements that offer documented scientific research & are subject to Third-Party regulation.

Click here to download and print the Biotics Research Patient Warning
Click here to download "Why Should I Buy Supplements Through My Healthcare Professional" 
Click here to download the Biotics Research Quality Control brochure

If you have any questions, please inquire at our office.

Estrogen-Mimicking Chemicals To Avoid

For decades, there has been serious concern about the environmental implications of hormone disrupting chemicals called "xeno-estrogens" or false estrogens. Literally translated, Xeno-estrogens are "foreign estrogens" that imitate estrogen and its effect on the body.

These types of products contain "foreign estrogens":

• Weed killers
• Sunscreen lotions that contain 4-MBC
• Food preservatives such as BHA
• Canned foods and plastics (BPA and BPA-S)
• Insecticides and pesticides
• Food Dyes
• Food chemicals that are used to protect fats and oils from becoming rancid
• Anti-perspirants that are made with Metalloestrogens or toxic metals
• Make ups and skin care products that have the preservative called paraben
• Tap water (most city waters are contaminated with estrogens from oral contraceptive pills)
• Detergents and surfactants
• Growth hormones in dairy and meat products

Recipe Of The Month: Gluten-Free Black Bean Soup

Gluten-Free Black Bean Soup Ingredients 1 pound dry black beans 1 1/2 quarts filtered water 1 organic carrot, chopped 1 stalk organic celery, chopped 1 large organic red onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, crushed 2 green bell peppers, chopped 2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional) 1/4 cup dry lentils 4 fresh tomatoes 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon sea salt 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice  Instructions In a large pot over medium-high heat, place the beans in three times their volume of water. Bring to a boil, and let boil 10 minutes. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 1 hour. Drain, and rinse.  In a slow cooker, combine soaked beans and 1 1/2 quarts fresh water. Cover, and cook for 3 hours on High. Stir in carrot, celery, onion, garlic, bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, lentils, and tomatoes. Season with chili powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper, red wine vinegar, and salt. Cook on Low for 2 to 3 hours. Stir the rice into the slow cooker in the last 20 minutes of cooking. Carefully puree about half of the soup with a blender or food processor, then pour back into the pot before serving.

Treating Endometriosis with Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that each life force has an innate energy flowing throughout its form. This is called "qi" and qi is also believed to move the blood.   It is the liver's job to maintain the free flow of qi. In Chinese medicine, the uterus and the liver are closely related as the liver, spleen, and kidney channels run through the pelvis and all can effect menstruation. Stagnant qi is associated with liver depression, which is intimately associated with the menstrual cycle and almost always manifests as some menstrual-related problem.  In TCM, the body comprises points located on pathways at which the qi, traveling through them can be manipulated and therapeutically adjusted. This is how acupuncture can treat endometriosis symptoms along with Chinese herbal medicine.  It has been shown that acupuncture treatment may specifically be of benefit in people with endometriosis by: providing pain relief  reducing inflammation regulating levels of prostaglandins  combining acupuncture with Chinese herbal medicine for endometriosis has been shown to provide benefits In a NIH study published in 2011, Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine provided:  the total effective rate ('cured', 'significantly effective' or 'effective') for auricular acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine was 91.9% and 60%, respectively. Hopefully this information demonstrates that Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine treat effectively: painful menstruation, menstruation irregularities, amenorrhea, PMS, lower abdominal pain, any endometriosis symptoms and infertility.  If you want to learn more about how Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine can help you, please contact us to book your appointment with Dr. Monica to take advantage of this month's special offer. Sources and helpful links: National Institute of Health Acupuncture.com British Acupuncture Council