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Hay Fever Relief
“Here Is Some Help For Parents Whose Kids Suffer From Hay Fever From Our Burlington Clinic”
If your child is suffering from hay fever, this is what you need to know to be able to help them.
Hay fever is a form of allergic rhinitis that is typically characterized by sneezing, watery, itchy, puffy eyes and a red nose which usually starts off runny and then ends up being stuffy.
Hay fever is usually the worst for sufferers in the spring and fall but it is not uncommon for kids especially to suffer from hay fever during the summer months as well.
[flashvideo file=http://lifechiropractic.s3.amazonaws.com/05.15.2012.hay.fever.bi1.mp4 image=https://lifechiropracticcentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/hay.fever_.jpg width=500 height=299 /]Anti-histamines are what a lot of parents give their children for hay fever. But, I strongly urge all parents to carefully review all the side-effects that are associated with anti-histamines.
And what you will also discover if you look closely is that these types of medications may only offer some symptomatic relief at best.
Our treatments on the other hand, are different.
The chiropractic approach to helping hay fever sufferers is to improve immune system function.
When you refer to the Chart of Effects of Spinal Misalignments found on this web-site you will see that misalignments at the C2 and C4 levels which are at the top of the neck can make one prone to hay fever.
And we know that this is a problem area for a lot of kids.
Corrective treatments here can really boost immune function offering hay fever sufferers a great deal of relief.
And, there are no dangerous side-effects.
So, if your child is struggling with hay fever and you do not know what else to do, please give us a call at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).
We can send you more information on how chiropractic can help hay fever or you can always schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation for you and your family.
Remember too, that we are here to help families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives.
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Unleash The Power
“May Is Unleash The Power Month At Life Chiropractic Centre Here In Burlington”
Unleash your Power? What the heck does that mean? Well, let me tell you it has nothing to do with your hydro bill and everything to do with your life.
But before I explain, let me ask you this …. did you know that there is ‘electricity’ inside your body?
Moreover, did you know that there is a ‘generator’ inside your body that manufactures this electricity or power?
Even if you didn’t, it’s ok because here I am going to teach you all about your power, where it comes from, where it goes, what it does, what happens when it gets shut off, how to turn it on again and how to keep it turned on.
If you can grasp this understanding for yourself, you will have finally grasped the truth, and your life and your kids life will never be the same again.
First of all, your body requires electricity or a power supply to control and co-ordinate all the millions and millions of functions and reactions that take place in your body every day. Your body, your kids’ body, your dogs’ body, your cats’ body – every living thing requires a power supply to live.
Without this power supply nothing would be able to live.
This is a scientific fact.
In fact, one of the criteria for a medical doctor to pronounce someone as officially ‘deceased’ is that their brain no longer registers any electrical activity.
Now, I have just given you a clue where your power comes from; it comes from your brain.
This is what your brain does.
It generates the power that is required to run your body.
So, the brain is actually the generator that is inside your body.
It has a huge responsibility and that is why it is protected by the thickest bone in your body; your skull.
We know that the brain generates your power and that this power is required to run your body.
The next logical question would be …. ‘ how does this power get from the brain to the body?’
If you asked this question for yourself, congratulations!
You are starting to get it.
The power gets from the brain to the body through the spinal cord and nerves.
The brain is attached to the spinal cord and the spinal cord (which lies inside your spine) is a bundle of every nerve fibre in your body.
This is why spinal cord injuries can be so devastating.
In fact, the brain , spinal cord and nerves are one complete system.
The nerves are really extensions of your brain that go to every, single part of your body to ……?
You got it!
To connect it to the main power supply.
Now let me ask you this …. what would happen to your heart [for example] if we physically cut the nerves that supply the heart which would then disconnect it from the main power supply?
Would it live or die? Obviously, the heart would die and then you would die.
Now follow me here; this is very important.
What if we just compressed the nerves that supply the heart and the heart could only receive say, 50% of its normal power supply?
Would this be good or bad for your heart?
Would this be good or bad for your health?
Would this ultimately move you towards health and vitality or would this move you towards sickness and death?
If you are not sure, what would the most logical answer to these questions be?
The logical answers are the right answers.
It does not matter if you answered these right or wrong.
The important thing is that you are starting to grasp the truth about health.
The truth is that nerves can be compressed. And the truth is that compressed or pinched nerves are horrible for your health.
These are what chiropractors refer to as subluxations.
Subluxations are when one or more of your spinal vertebrae ( your spine is made up of 24 vertebrae ) are misaligned and compressing upon a nerve and the most dangerous thing about them is that you can have them and not know about it until it’s too late.
It may be the nerve to your heart or right leg or stomach or liver or uterus or gallbladder or left arm or sinuses or ears or eyes etc.
depending upon where the spinal misalignments (subluxations) are in your spine…. it doesn’t matter.
Compressed nerves are horrible for your health — bottom line.
And do not think that you or your kids do not have any subluxations.
If you have a spine, you have subluxations.
We all do.
It is a fact of life.
What is important is this…” what are you doing to manage these dangerous entities caused subluxations?”
If you are doing nothing, then your health and your families health is at risk.
But this may not be your fault.
Maybe you just did not know.
But here is the most important truth that you will ever need to know for yourself and your family.
Chiropractors are the only doctors that are trained in detecting and correcting subluxations.
Chiropractic care keeps you connected to your main power supply so that your body can function , re-create itself and heal itself everyday of your life the way it was designed to.
This is an absolute truth!
Imagine what your health would be like if your body was bathed in a full and proper power supply every day of your life?
Really think about this.
If you and your family had exceptional health, what would your quality of life be like?
Did you know that the human body can heal itself from any disease known to mankind?
And this fact has been scientifically documented time and time again.
Do you think that this could happen in someone whose body is partially disconnected from its power supply?
If you don’t know, what would the logical answer be?
Why wait?
Would you not want to live every day fully connected to your power supply?
Chiropractic care turns on your power and will keep your power turned on with regular treatments.
Just imagine feeling well all the time, having a super-charged immune system, lots of energy, getting a good night’s sleep every night, little or no need whatsoever for drugs or medications, being in a good mood most of the time, having a mind that is as sharp as a tack and having abundant self-confidence and self-esteem.
Just think what impact this would have on your life, your children’s life and your family.
This can easily happen but only if……? right! ONLY if your body is fully connected to its power supply.
Now you know the truth about health.
It does not come in the form of a powder, pill, prescription, lotion or potion.
Health is not an ‘outside-in’ thing.
It is an ‘inside-out’ thing.
Health comes from within you and chiropractic care is the only thing that will truly add years to your life and life to your years.
Unleash your power!
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Sinus Pain Relief
“Help For Young Sinus Pain Sufferers”
Here is some very helpful information for parents who have children who suffer from sinus pain.
Whether it is a cold or allergies associated with the sinus pain, the most popular course of treatment is medication which may only offer some symptomatic relief at best.
What parents need to know is that chiropractic treatments are very effective in helping to resolve sinus pain.
When you look at the Chart of Effects of Spinal Misalignments found on this web-site, you will see that the nerves form the C2 level which is at the very top of the neck go directly to the sinus’.
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This can only happen if the C2 vertebra is in proper alignment and we know from previous discussions that the C2 vertebra is oftentimes a problem in children.
So, if you are having concerns about your child’s sinus pain or any other health problem for that matter, please call us at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ) and we can send you more information on how we can help or you can always schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation.
I encourage you to take advantage of this special offer so you can learn more about chiropractic care and how we can help.
Remember too, that we are here to help families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives.
Click Here To Book A Free Initial Appointment With Dr. Brad At The 2501 Guelph Line Clinic
Chiropractic Care And Your Power Supply
“Tap Into Your Own Personal Power Supply Through Chiropractic Care”
One of the basic, fundamental principles of chiropractic is that the human body is a self-regulating and self-healing organism.
So what does this really mean? Let me explain ……
No one will deny, not even the most highly educated scientists that there is a special power inside each and every one of us.
And this special power is what created us right from the time of conception, runs our body every day of our lives and heals our body when it is sick.
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But what if you were to cut the finger of a cadaver? [ a cadaver being a dead person ]
Would the cut heal?
Of course it wouldn’t.
But why would it not heal?
Because there is no power left inside a cadaver.
Now let me ask you this … what if your power was just partially shut off?
Say it was at 80% instead of 100%.
Would you think this would be good for your health or your body’s capacity to heal itself?
Well, as a chiropractor I can tell you that this is never good for your health! Poor spinal posture will decrease your body’s power which will impair your level of health and your healing capacity both.
Remember the old saying …. as the twig is bent, so grows the tree.
Good spinal posture is essential right from childhood to ensure a lifetime of good health.
We would be more than happy to assess your family’s posture to determine any possible future health concerns.
All you need to do is call 905 335 LIFE (5433) and schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation.
Remember too, that we are here to help families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives.
Click Here To Book A Free Initial Consultation With Dr. Brad At The 2501 Guelph Line Clinic
Earaches
“Child Earaches Do Not Always Mean There Is An Infection”
Here is some important information for parents whose children are suffering from earaches.
Even though earaches are often times associated with ear infections, it is not uncommon for kids to get earaches in the absence of an infection.
To understand how this can happen, I would like you to refer to the Chart of Effects of Spinal Misalignments found on this web-site.
[flashvideo file=http://lifechiropractic.s3.amazonaws.com/04.24.2012.child.earaches.brad1c1.mp4 image=https://lifechiropracticcentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/earache.jpg width=500 height=299 /]If you look at the C2 level specifically, you will see that these nerves go directly to the ears.
This means that a compressed nerve at this level could cause your child to have random earaches for no apparent reason.
But , sometimes these earaches are precipitated by loud noises and cool drafts.
This is what every parent needs to know ….. chiropractic treatments have proven to be highly effective in helping children who suffer from these seemingly mysterious earaches. How ? By correcting the alignment of the C2 vertebra which is frequently a problem in children.
So, if your child is struggling with earaches or any other health issue for that matter, please give us a call at 905 335 LIFE (5433).
We will send you more information on what we can do to help or you can always schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation.
Remember too, that we are here to help families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives.
Click Here To Book A Free Initial Consultation With Dr. Brad At The 2501 Guelph Line Clinic
Child Heachaches From Computers
“Are Computers And Video Games Causing Your Child To Have Tension Headaches And Migraine Headaches?”
Here is some very important information for parents whose children are suffering from headaches.
Last time we discussed a serious problem frequently seen in children now called computer neck.
As a parent, you need to know that one of the most common symptoms associated with computer neck is headaches.
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More and more children are suffering from these types of headaches and computer neck has a lot to do with it.
And the reason why is that most kids nowadays spend a great deal of time sitting in front of the computer, playing video games or both.
These activities will eventually irritate the nerves at the very top of the neck where most headaches originate.
I encourage you to refer to the Chart of Effects of Spinal Misalignments found on this web-site and see for yourself.
Look at the C1 level especially.
As you know, the most popular course of treatment for headaches is medication.
But, please understand this; your child is not having these headaches because they do not have enough medication in their diet!
And, you cannot be teaching your children to be popping pills every time they have a headache.
This is just too dangerous for their health.
Do your due diligence about over-the-counter pain medication.
Another important thing that every parent must know is that chiropractic treatments have proven to be highly effective in helping children who suffer from headaches. And the best thing about our treatments is that they are totally natural – no drugs, no medications.
So, if your child is suffering from headaches and you would like more information on how we can help, please call us at 905 335 5433.
Remember too that consultations are always free and that we are here to help families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives.
Click Here To Book A Free Initial Consultation With Dr. Brad At The 2501 Guelph Line Clinic
Computer Neck And Child Posture
“Computer Neck In Kids And Why Parents Should Be Concerned”
Here is some very important information for parents whose kids sit a lot at computers.
There is an ever growing problem that I’m seeing in kids these days called computer neck.
Computer neck is a condition where someone’s neck is aligned out in front of their shoulders instead of directly on top of their shoulders which is the norm.
How you can check to see if your child is suffering from computer neck is to have them stand comfortably in their bare feet [ this is best if done while they are in their underwear by the way, and observe their posture from the side.
[flashvideo file=http://lifechiropractic.s3.amazonaws.com/04.10.2012.computer.neck.brad31.mp4 image=https://lifechiropracticcentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/computer.neck_.jpg width=500 height=299 /] Now , look at the opening to their ear canal and see if it is aligned with the mid-point of their shoulder. If you notice that the opening to their ear canal is aligned anywhere in front of the mid-point of their shoulder, then your child has computer neck.Now, you may be saying or thinking to yourself; ‘so what, my kid spends a lot of time sitting at the computer or playing video games or both.’ But, as a parent you need to know that computer neck is never good for your child’s health for a number of reasons.
Number 1 – computer necks will become arthritic in a rapid fashion causing a great deal of unnecessary pain and stiffness.
Number 2 – computer necks will lead to a very unsightly posture commonly known as hump back.
Number 3 – computer necks put an incredible amount of stress and tension on the spinal cord and the nerves in the neck and upper back area which will cause a wide variety of health problems.
This is by far the greatest danger with computer necks and to understand why, please refer to The Chart of Effects of Spinal Misalignments found on this web-site.
There you can review for yourself all the possible health problems that can result from spinal misalignments caused by computer neck.
An even more important thing that every parent must know is that chiropractic care can help to correct this serious problem.
For more information on how we can help or to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation for you and your child, all you have to do is call us at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).
And remember that we are here to help families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives.
Click Here To Book A Free Initial Consultation With Dr. Brad At The 2501 Guelph Line Clinic
Treating Nose Bleeds
“What Can You Do To Stop Those Mysterious Nosebleeds
Your Children Get?”
If your child is suffering from nosebleeds, this information will help you understand why and as a parent, what you can do about them.
In children, nosebleeds usually occur for 1 of 2 reasons. These are aside of course, from any serious medical conditions that would have to be diagnosed by your family doctor or an ear/nose/throat specialist.
First of all, nosebleeds in children can result from things classified as local factors.
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These nosebleeds are not a huge concern as they are all circumstantial.
The second reason kids get nosebleeds is due to spinal misalignments or subluxations in their neck.
To understand how this happens, please refer to the Chart of Effects of Spinal Misalignments found on this website.
You will see that the nerve from the C4 level in the neck goes directly to the nose including the nasal tissues.
Now let me ask you a question; if this nerve were compressed due to a misalignment, would that be good for the nose or would it be not so good?
If you answered ‘not so good ‘ you are right because nasal tissue will be prone to bleeding if it is receiving poor nerve supply.
And, this is how chiropractic can help children who suffer from those seemingly mysterious nosebleeds.
Nasal tissue will be less likely to bleed if it is getting a good, healthy nerve supply.
This can only happen if their neck is aligned properly.
So, if your child is suffering from nosebleeds and you do not know what else to do, why don’t you call us at 905 335 5433 for more information on how chiropractic can help, or you can always schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation.
And please remember that we are here to help families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives.
Click Here To Book A Free Initial Consultation With Dr. Brad At The 2501 Guelph Line Clinic
Improving Child Eyesight
“Here’s How Chiropractic Care May Help Your Child’s Eyesight”
Here is some very eye-opening information for parents who have children with vision problems such as far-sightedness, near-sightedness or they cannot hold their eyes looking straight.
These conditions are mostly due to imbalances and/or weaknesses in the muscles that focus the eye or move the eyeball from top to bottom and side to side.
Your family eye doctor would determine the exact nature of the problem and then will usually prescribe a set of corrective lenses for your child.
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And there is a big difference between correction and curing when it comes to eyesight.
Now, for those of you who visit this web-site on a regular basis you may be thinking that surely I am not going to suggest that chiropractic care can help improve one’s eyesight.
Well, I am here to tell you that it can and I have seen it happen several times over the past 25 years especially in children.
Here is what can happen ….. some of the muscles that are responsible for controlling your eyes and your vision can be affected by misalignments of the first 2 vertebrae in the spine.
These 2 vertebrae are found at the base of the skull at the very top of your neck and when they become misaligned they can impair the function of the tiny muscles that focus the eye and the larger muscles that move the eye itself.
Chiropractic treatments can improve the nerve supply to these important muscles making them work better and in a small percentage of children, cured their vision totally.
Still other children realized improved vision and were able to decrease the strength of their prescription lenses which is better for the eyes in the long run.
So, if your child is having troubles with their eyes and you would like to find out if chiropractic care can help, please call us at 905 335 5433.
Consultations are always free of charge and remember that we are here to help families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives.
Click Here To Book A Free Initial Consultation With Dr. Brad At The 2501 Guelph Line Clinic
Natural Child Fever Treatment
“What Parents Can Do To Add Comfort To Their Children During A Fever”
In our last 2 entries, we learned about fevers, the purpose of a fever and the warning signs to help parents differentiate between a good/healthy fever and a potentially dangerous fever.
Now, you will learn what you can do to help your child feel more comfortable while they are having a fever.
Remember that fevers are part of the body’s immune system function so it is not advisable to get rid of them with alcohol rubs, cold baths or medications.
These will impair what the immune system is trying to accomplish which is to kill germs with a fever.
This is not to say there is nothing you can do to help your child feel more comfortable while their temperature is up.
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Here are the things that you can do while at the same time letting the immune system go about its business; if your child is tired and wants to sleep, let them.
A fever will often times consume a lot of energy making their body tired, so let them rest.
And if they have little or no appetite for a few days, that’s ok.
But water is very important to keep them hydrated even if it is just a table-spoon full every few minutes.
If they get cranky or develop a bad temper, this is normal and you just have to tolerate it.
If they require more physical attention from you, give it to them.
You may notice these changes in behavior a day or 2 before the onset of their fever.
Remember, it is normal for your child’s temperature to rise and fall very quickly as their body is cycling through a fever.
So, it is ok to remove some clothing when they are hot, add clothing when they are shivering and a cool face-cloth placed on the forehead will also help. These techniques will not interfere with the due process.
You need to understand that kids immune systems are learning and maturing each time they are exposed to germs and this is why the whole fever process can seem rather intense at times, but rest assured this is normal.
Chiropractic treatments ( adjustments ) are very effective in helping soothe the aches and pains that accompany a fever and they can also serve to speed up the whole process which will benefit both mother and child.
In conclusion, now that you have a good idea how to manage a fever and what danger signs to look out for, if there ever is any doubt or you are not sure, call your primary health care provider right away.
For more information on this topic, or any other questions or concerns you may have about your child’s health, you can call us at 905 335 LIFE (5433).
Remember that consultations are always free of charge and that we are here to help families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives.
Click Here To Book A Free Initial Consultation With Dr. Brad At The 2501 Guelph Line Clinic