THE IMPORTANCE OF HYDRATION

Two-thirds of the human body is made up of water. Every cell and organ depends on water to perform essential functions.  The water in your body performs the following functions:

• Removes waste and toxins
• Transports nutrients and oxygen
• Controls heart rate and blood pressure
• Regulates body temperature
• Lubricates joints
• Protects organs and tissue, including the eyes, ears, and heart
• Creates saliva

How to stay hydrated: 

Drink lots of fluids. Drinking at least eight cups of water each day is a good rule of thumb, according to the American Dietetic Association. 
Eat foods with high water content.  Many foods contain water and can help replenish lost fluids. Choose foods like lettuce, cucumber, melons, and broccoli.   
Avoid foods and drinks that may contribute to dehydration.  Beverages with sugar and/or caffeine (such as fruit juice, soda, and coffee) can dehydrate the body.

ICE or HEAT FOR PAIN?

The rule to follow is if an area is red, swollen, inflamed, or if it's an acute injury, meaning an injury that just occurred, we want to cool the area down with an ICE PACK to prevent any inflammation. 

NOTE:  to avoid an ice burn, do not apply ice directly onto the skin.  Instead run a tea towel or washcloth under the tap, wring it out, and wrap the icepack (or bag of frozen peas) before applying to the skin.

 

HEAT will generally be used to prepare a body part or a portion of your arm or leg for exercise. It helps in increasing blood flow or circulation, increasing tissue elasticity or flexibility, and it will just help warm up or prepare the body part to accept the exercise or the stretching that the therapist will be doing to the area. 

If you have more questions, please feel free to inquire with one of our Massage Therapists or Chiropractors. 

Independence from Pain

Greetings! Dr. Heidi In honor of the 4th of July Holiday celebrated this month, I would like each of us to declare our Independence from Pain. This does not mean that by simply making a conscious declaration we can be free from ALL pain. That would be naïve. But what we can do is commit to being proactive with our current state of health with the intent to be as pain free as we possibly can. And we can commit to preventive measures in the form of a healthy lifestyle to avoid pain that could be in our future. Attached you will find a Declaration For A Pain-Free Life (click HERE). Print it out and place it on your refrigerator or near your desk so that you see it daily and are reminded of your ongoing commitment to good health.    Until our next adjustment....  Yours in health,     Dr. Heidi & The InnerMovement Wellness Team

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Men's Health Special Offer

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Keep our men healthy

Dr. Heidi

The latest report, published by in the Journal of the American Medicine said, "Men have caught up to women with respect to their prevalence of obesity...We continue to see an inching up of obesity among males."

In honor of Father's Day I'd like to dedicate this newsletter to helping change this trend and hope to educate the men in our lives toward better health!  

One important research discovery is the connection between consuming wheat and weight gain, diabetes and ill health.  Important distinctions are being made in science recognizing that the wheat your grandmother used to bake her bread is dramatically different from the one we are consuming today.  The wheat found in the U.S. today is a scientifically engineered food product developed in the last 50 years.  This type of wheat is being proven to be very unhealthy yet most Americans consume 55 lbs of it per year!!!  And while filling up with "fattening, inflammatory, addictive" bread and bread products (pasta, crackers, pastries etc) we eat less and less fiber-filled fruits & vegetables.  This often leads to high cholesterol and the use of cholesterol lowering drugs (statins).  The FDA is now acknowledging that these drugs cause; liver problems AND type 2 diabetes perpetuating a downward spiral of weight gain & ill health.

On the flip side of this research, a study has just been published that Chiropractic adjustments in men increase brain glucose metabolism,  resulting in lower stress levels, more relaxed cervical muscle tone as well as decreasing their risk of Alzheimers, ADHD, OCD and Diabetes.  (For more information, be sure to check out my recommended reading links below.)

My personal hope is that we can create some practical ways to keep our men healthy.  Getting off wheat, maintaining a healthy weight, making informed decisions regarding the use of statin drugs and getting our men adjusted are proven to be important steps! 

Until our next adjustment.... 

Yours in health,    

Dr. Heidi & The InnerMovement Wellness Team 

Mommie-To-Be Smoothie Recipe

NUTRITION CORNER: 

We stress good nutrition for everyone, but it's especially important for expectant mothers.  This nutritious smoothie helps meet the needs of your body and your baby's development.

Here are some of the key nutrients and the recipe to follow:  Spinach for FOLATE (Folic Acid) is needed for blood formation, building body cells and help prevent neural tube defects in the fetus, like Spina Bifida.  Milk & Yogurt for CALCIUM which is needed for bone growth and teeth formation.  Berries for VITAMIN C & IRON.  Iron helps prevent anemia and is necessary for blood formation.  Flax Seeds for OMEGA-3 Oils which help with your baby's brain development. 

Mommie-To-Be Smoothie (2 servings)

• 1 cup low-fat milk*
• 1/3 cup yogurt 
• 2 tsp. flax seeds 
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1 cup strawberries, blackberries or a blend 
• 1 handful spinach leaves 

*you may substitute soy or almond milk for a non-dairy version

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a blender.   
2. Cover & blend until smooth.  (Adjust liquid as necessary by adding more milk or filtered water.) 
3. Pour into glasses and enjoy!

"THE DOCTORS" FEATURE CHIROPRACTIC

Chiropractic Care for the Mother-To-Be

Did you know that Chiropractic Care:

• Reduces back pain during and after pregnancy
• Corrects breech presentation
• Reduces your risk of a Cesarean 
• Decreases Labor time 
• Reduces the need for pain medication
• Helps you recover faster after birth
• Reduce the incidence of postpartum depression  
• Restores pelvic alignment & any structural injuries occurred during the birthing process  

Chiropractic care is safe during pregnancy when administered by a specially trained provider.  Dr. Heidi has a fellowship in Chiropractic Prenatal & Pediatrics and a long roster of success stories from happy Moms.

Our office is equipped to accommodate the unique needs of expectant mothers.  Want more information on how Chiropractic Care can optimize your health before, during and after pregnancy?  Please feel free to call us at 818-549-1300.  

Happy Mother's Day

Greetings!

Dr. Heidi & Proud Mom

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms we have the honor to treat at InnerMovement! 

 

We're sending this message early because as a mom, I know firsthand that most moms have to get through a lengthy To-Do list before feeling worthy of making time for themselves. Unfortunately, this time rarely comes.  This year, we're hoping that with our encouragement, you'll be inspired to make YOU and your wellness a priority because you're worth it!  Doesn't a visit for a much-needed adjustment and our luxurious heated Bamboo Massage followed by tea time with the girls sounds delightful?  And our nurturing hands are here to provide all that you need to recharge, reconnect and replenish your feminine power. 

 

While at tea, be sure to mention to your pregnant girlfriends that our staff specializes in prenatal chiropractic and massage.  We can ease almost any pregnancy related pain, speed up the birth process and even turn breech babies!  C-section rates are higher in the U.S. than in any other industrialized country, so help the mom's in your life understand that Chiropractic adjustments are gentle & safe and your first choice in healthcare.

 

Until our next adjustment.... 

Yours in health,    

Dr. Heidi & The InnerMovement Wellness Team