FLU SHOT 101

As we approach the winter months, the Center for Disease Control begins their promotional campaign for the Flu Shot.  What the CDC doesn't disclose is the list of the ingredients that includes, but is not limited to the following: 

• Ethylene Glycol (antifreeze) 
• Phenol (carbolic acid)
• Formaldehyde (a known carcinogen)
• Aluminum (associated with Alzheimers & seizures)
• Thimerosal (a mercury-based disinfectant & preservative that can result in brain injury or autoimmune disease)
• Neomycin & Steptomycin (used in antibiotics and potential allergens)

The effectiveness of the Flu Shot has been questioned as in the Lancet Infectious Diseases 2011 report on the efficacy of the flu shot which showed it as low as 60%. 

Also, according to the CDC, 1 in every 100,000 people will develop Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), an illness characterized by fever, nerve damage, and muscle weakness.  Consider these odds when CDC's goal of vaccinating 80% of the U.S. Population.
 

All medications and vaccines have potential side effects and we strongly encourage you to do your own research and talk to your doctor.  The health and wellness of you and your family depends on making informed decisions.

For more information and do your research, please see Dr. Heidi's Recommended Reading Links (below).

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DR. HEIDI's RECOMMENDED READING:

Should You Get A Flu Shot (To Your Health)

The Flu Shot:   Is It Safe or Effective? (Modern Alternative Health)

Center for Disease Control

Flu Shots May Not Protect The Elderly or Very Young (Scientific American)  

Strengthen and Protect your Immune System this Holiday Season

Greetings! Dr. Heidi It's that time of year again when we are around more people, shopping and celebrating the Holiday Season.  We are eating more sweets, drinking more alcohol, getting less sleep and experiencing more stress.  All of these activities lower our immune response.  This lowered immune response, coupled with being exposed to more cold and flu bugs creates the 'perfect storm' for us to get sick.  This year, I encourage each of you to be smart and take advantage of our many tips on how you can naturally boost your immune defense with nutrition & herbs, adjustments & exercise. Make an educated decision regarding the Flu Shot - do the risks outweigh the benefits for you and your family?  Consciously choose to eat 1/2 a cookie instead of 3, drink 1/2 glass of wine in lei of a full one, make sure you nap the day after you've stayed out late, and learn to say "No" to things that will add stress, and "Yes" to things that bring joy and not overwhelm.   Remember that if you strengthen and protect your immune system, you will not get sick no matter how many bugs you are exposed to.  Make it your goal to have the healthiest & happiest holiday season ever.  The choice is yours.     Until our next adjustment....  Yours in health,   Dr. Heidi & The InnerMovement Wellness Team

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Two New Movies Focus on Chiropractic Care

Greetings!

Dr. Heidi

With health care reform being a hot topic lately in the media, I want to bring your attention to two documentaries that recently hit the big screen. "Doctored" which focuses on the benefits of Chiropractic Care, while examining a wide range of medical, political and insurance topics.  And "Escape Fire: The Fight To Rescue American Healthcare" looks at ways to help cure the ailing healthcare system, including greater use of alternative healing.  These documentaries bring the message of WELLNESS to the big screen nationwide, illustrating that our current system of healthcare care is not working.  Our nation is the sickest it has ever been, with health in the U.S. ranking as low as some third world countries according to CDC (Center for Disease Control) statistics.

As October is National Chiropractic month, I cannot think of a better time for these films to be released.  Both films show that Alternative Medicine, namely Chiropractic, offers real WELLNESS solutions.  Chiropractors have been spreading the message of WELLNESS since the start of our profession back in 1895.  I hope watching these documentaries will inspire you to begin getting consistent adjustments and actively participate in your health. 

Until our next adjustment.... 

Yours in health,    

Dr. Heidi & The InnerMovement Wellness Team 

Dr. Heidi Fennell Interview on eHealth Radio Network

Listen to the eHealth Radio Network interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Heidi Fennell discuss the following: 

• You are a Doctor of Chiropractic and owner of a multi-disiplinary wellness center that offers various forms of alternative medicine. Can you elaborate on what is offered and how this approach benefits your patients?
• You mentioned that many of your patients are expectant mothers. What specialized training or certifications are required to treat pregnant women and how does Chiropractic treat the unique health concerns or issues that can arise with pregnancy?
• Treating pregnancy certainly requires a specialized approach, what was it that drew you to studying Pregnancy & Pediatrics and working with expectant mothers?
• Aside from treating specific medical issues, what else does your patients expect to receive at your Wellness Center?
• Health care and coverage are hot topics in the news these days. Does this affect your Wellness Center and if so, how?

Green Gut Smoothie

NUTRITION CORNER: 

Smoothie of the Month 

Super foods make for super health!  Our smoothie this month features one of our favorite nutrition supplements:  Shentrition. This blend of 40 superfoods & adaptogenic herbs helps to detox the body while increasing energy and regulating stress.  (On-Sale this month!)

Green Gut Smoothie 

(serves 2)

Ingredients

• 1 scoop Shentrition - available at our office  
• 1 banana (peeled) 
• 1 handful kale (leaves only) 
• 1 pear (peeled & sliced) 
• 1 handful baby spinach  
• 2 medjool dates (pitted)   
• 1 cup coconut water
• 1 cup filtered water (add slowly to desired consistency) 
• ice cubes (optional) 

Directions

1. Wash & shake dry the kale & spinach.
2. Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender.  
3. Cover & blend until smooth.  (Adjust thickness as necessary with water.  You can also add ice cubes if you desire a more frozen consistency.) 
4. Pour into glasses and enjoy!

Gastrointestinal Health

Greetings!

Dr. Heidi

This month our focus is on Gastrointestinal Health.  The GI tract serves as 70% of our immune health.  This is because the pH in our stomach, as well as helpful bacteria in our digestive tract, serve to kill off most of the bad bugs that enter our system orally.  If our stomach pH is off balance or we don't ingest enough helpful probiotic bacteria, our immune system as well as our ability to breakdown food efficiently are lessened.  When considering if your digestive tract is healthy, first ask yourself how many firm bowel movements you have in a day.  If the answer is 1 to 2, you are on the right track. If the answer is less or more, or if your stool is loose or tough to pass, you may want to begin looking at improving your GI health.  Also, if you have indigestion, nausea, cramping or gas on a regular basis or if you get sick often, these are also signs of an unhealthy or imbalanced GI tract.  

Increasing water intake, eating green leafy vegetables daily, eliminating ALL simple carbohydrates and supplementing with a high quality probiotic bacteria daily will have a very beneficial impact on your digestive health. Ensuring that you have proper nerve supply to the stomach, small intestine and colon is also key.  See the research posted in the previous post explaining how misaligned vertebrae cause nerve pressure to your vital organs.  I regularly treat infants with constipation and adults with various forms of GI distress by adjusting the correlating vertebrae.  This relieves the nerve pressure allowing the organ to function optimally.  If you have any digestive issues or concerns we packed this issue with resources that will help, and as always, feel free to talk with me on your next visit if you still have questions!

 

Until our next adjustment.... 

Yours in health,    

Dr. Heidi & The InnerMovement Wellness Team 

CHIROPRACTIC & DIGESTIVE HEALTH

Studies show that over 40% of doctor visits are for gastrointestinal problems, with complaints ranging from irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal bloating, and diarrhea to constipation. Often there are no answers to these problems because of a lack of diagnosed anatomical or chemical defects.

As early as 1921, it was discovered that spinal abnormalities could cause stomach, esophagus, duodenum, and intestinal disorders.  And the famous researcher R. Maigne discovered the releasing stress from the nervous system helped digestive pains and pseudo-ulcers.

Clinical experience reveals chiropractic helps relieve abdominal pain, digestive problems, dyspepsia, and epigiastric distress.  A large study involving 385 chiropractors in seven countries who collected information on 5,607 patients found that many reported improvements in digestion with chiropractic care. Chiropractic care has relieved abdominal pain, stomach ulcers, gastritis, colitis, and spastic constipation.

The gut has so many nerve cells contained in the tissue lining of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon, it is often referred to as the second brain or "abdominal brain".  In a healthy state, sensory nerves carry information to the brain however interference with these control signals can often be the result of neuropathy (changes in nerve pathology) caused by misalignment of the vertebrae that house and protect these delicate nerves. 

Thus by correcting the underlying cause, vertebral misalignment, with chiropractic adjustments can restore proper communication between the brain and the gut, and may reduce or eliminate many of these gastrointestinal problems.

For more information on how Chiropractic can address your digestive health, please consult with Dr. Heidi or Dr. Broosan.

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Try it in our smoothie recipe of the month or your own favorite!

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