“Burlington Chiropractor Discusses Causes Of Forward Head Posture”
Over the past few weeks we have learned about a postural distortion pattern called ‘forward head posture’ (FHP) and the negative effects it can have on your health.
According to the American Posture Institute, 60 to 90% of adults and 34% of school-aged children have this condition.
And as promised last time, today we are going to learn what causes FHP.
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There are many different causes which include falls, sporting injuries and whiplash-type car accidents.
But the 2 main silent causes (silent causes are by far the most dangerous type with any health condition) are texting on a cell phone and sitting at a computer.
It is estimated that 46% of 3rd graders and 90% of 9th graders exceed their daily 2 hour screen-time limit.
And when you add in an average of 2-4 hours of cell phone texting per day, it is no surprise how advances in modern technology have created postural declines in our society.
So what is it you can do about this?
The first and foremost thing you should do is call me to schedule an appointment for an ever-important postural check-up.
It is easy to do.
It’s quick – it only takes about 5 minutes and it’s free.
This is a community service provided by Life Chiropractic Centre.
We can actually measure your posture and tell you how much FHP you have.
Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433) and remember that we can check your whole family at the same time. Especially your kids.
And why is it important to check your kids? Because good posture is by design, not by circumstance.
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“This Posture Will Rob You
Of Your Energy”
Last time we talked about something called postural collapse and how this can cause fatigue, lack of energy, weight gain and even obesity in some people.
And as promised, today I am going to explain to you what part of your spine and the specific posture distortion pattern that can cause these health issues.
When you have good posture, from the side view your head and neck will be vertically aligned and centered directly over your hips.
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If the head and neck are positioned forwards out in front of the shoulders and/or you have humping of the upper back right at the base of the neck, this specific postural distortion pattern is referred to as forward head posture (FHP).
And FHP can cause fatigue, lack of energy, weight gain and obesity.
This was explained in our last post.
The concerning thing about FHP is that according to statistics collected by the American Posture Institute, 60 to 90% of all adults have FHP and what’s even worse, 34% of all school-aged children have FHP.
There is a lot more you need to know about regarding FHP which I am going to share with you next time, but the only way to know for sure if you have this is to get your posture checked by a posture expert.
And this is what I can help you with.
All you need to do is call our office and make an appointment.
It is easy to do, it is quick (it only takes about 5 minutes) and it’s FREE.
So please give us a call at 905 335 LIFE (5433) to schedule an appointment.
We can check you and your kids all at the same time. And please be sure to visit us again next time when I am going to give you more information that you absolutely need to know about FHP.
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Your Energy Level Is Directly Related To Your Posture
Today we are going to talk about your posture and how much energy you have.
But the first thing you need to understand is something called your neuromuscularskeletal (nms) system.
This system is made up of your nerves, your muscles and your skeletal system which includes your spine.
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This system is what is responsible for holding you upright against the ever present force of gravity.
Next there is something called Postural Fitness.
The definition of Postural Fitness is ‘efficient and sustainable function and structure of the neuromuscularskeletal system.’
There is also something called Postural Collapse.
Postural Collapse is the opposite of Postural Fitness and is defined as ‘weak and inefficient use of the nms system.’
So, here is what you need to know about all of this.
Scientific research tells that people with Postural Collapse utilize more oxygen and they also overload and fatigue certain postural muscles.
This leads to increased energy expenditure. Increased energy expenditure causes one to become lethargic but what is even worse it increases the amount of the stress hormone cortisol released into the body.
Cortisol is responsible for increased weight gain and obesity.
Next time I am going to show you exactly what part of the spine and what type of postural distortion pattern is responsible for all of this.
In the meantime, if you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or your family may have, please call me.
Consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are also available.
Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433) or you can email me by clicking directly on the link found on our home page.
Life Chiropractic … helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives for over 25 years in Burlington.
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How To Manage Fevers In Children
Today we are going to talk about fevers and children because there have been a lot of commercials on TV lately saying you should give your children medication when they have a fever to bring it down.
Really??
This causes me great concern and I would like to explain why.
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A fever by definition is a temporary increase in body temperature in response to a disease or an illness.
And it is an important part of the body’s defense against infection.
Most bacteria or viruses that would cause an infection or a cold or the flu thrive best at 98.6 degrees F.
So it is perfectly normal (in fact, it is a sign of proper function) if your infant or child gets a fever in response to a virus for example. And the fever is usually between 102 and 104 degrees F.
So contrary to what you may think or what you may have been told, a fever signals that there is a battle going on inside the body.
But, the fever is working for the body and not against it!!
A fever is a good thing.
It is how the body kills off any unwanted germs.
And yes they are uncomfortable and you feel lousy when you have one, but you have to let it run its course.
Only the body knows when it is the right time to turn it off.
When you take medication to bring down a fever, the unwanted germs live longer inside the body.
How can this be in the best interest of the patient?!!!
Here is the prudent way to manage a fever.
Monitor it.
If it gets stuck at 105 degrees F or higher, call your family doc right away.
Get plenty of rest. Drink plenty of fluids. Water or herbal tea is the best.
And a chiropractic adjustment is always a great way to keep the immune system super-charged.
And the absolute best thing about this plan of management for a fever, there are not 30 different possible side-effects that you risk with any fever medication!
If you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or your family may have, please call me.
Consultations are always free of charge, we also offer family appointments because spinal problems do tend to run in families and our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433). Or you can email me directly by clicking on the link found right on our home page.
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“How To Effectively Manage
Daily Stress”
Last time we learned about the benefits of minimizing your spinal misalignments and how they never really go away due to the ongoing effects of the 3 T’s; traumas, thoughts and toxins.
So, today I am going to bring this all together for you and explain to you how you can manage stress most effectively.
And it has been proven that stress is a major factor in all sickness and disease.
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Chemical stress comes from the toxins in your body and these are relatively straight forward to manage.
Eat a healthy diet. Avoid processed foods, refined foods, fatty foods, sugary foods and fast foods.
Also avoid other toxins such as drugs, alcohol, medication and tobacco.
Mental/emotional stress comes from your thoughts and what you are thinking about and dealing with whether in the workplace or at home.
And you may need to seek outside help for this so find someone you can trust to talk to at your workplace, your place of worship or seek professional counselling if you have to.
Especially if it involves the health and wellbeing of your children.
We can rarely solve these types of issues on our own.
Physical stress results from all your traumas.
Big ones, small ones and repetitive ones.
So make sure you are in good physical condition.
Get your regular exercise, minimize the amount of weight you are carrying around your waist and be absolutely sure to keep your spine in the best alignment possible.
This will ensure that you have good stamina and good strength and good endurance and good coordination which will make you less prone to injury and shorten recovery times if you are.
This is exactly why most professional and high-performance athletes get chiropractic care on a regular basis.
If it is good for them, why would it not be good for you as well?
And if you adhere to these easy to follow recommendations, it is guaranteed that your body will have the upper hand on stress instead of stress having the upper hand on your body.
I have witnessed this personally after being in practice for over 25 years.
If you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or your anyone in your family may have, please call me! Remember that consultations are always free of charge in our office and family appointments are always available.
Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433) or you can email me directly by clicking directly on the link found right on our home page.
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“Here’s How To Minimize Spinal Misalignments And Subluxations”
Today you are going to learn what it is you can do to minimize your spinal misalignments or subluxations.
And the reason I say minimize is because the fact is, they never go away completely.
Recall what we learned last time about the ongoing effects of the 3 T’s; traumas, thoughts and toxins.
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The chiropractic adjustment is your best defence against the damaging effects of spinal misalignments or subluxations.
And the intention of the chiropractic adjustment in its purest form is to unleash and maximize the flow of the electrical impulses that are generated in your brain and travel down the spinal cord and out the nerves to every single cell in your body.
All 37.2 trillion of them.
Those same electrical impulses that principled chiropractors refer to as your ‘vital life force’ or your ‘innate intelligence’.
So how does the chiropractic adjustment benefit you exactly?
Aside from keeping you in good posture which is also your best defence against spinal degenerative arthritis, the chiropractic adjustment ensures optimal function of every cell, tissue , gland and organ in your body.
The adjustment also ensures optimal tissue repair and tissue regeneration which takes place inside your body on a daily basis.
The adjustment also ensures optimal function of your immune system.
So the collective benefit of the chiropractic adjustment is the maximum expression of your inborn health potential.
And what person does not need or deserve this?!
And chiropractic is the only health care profession on the face of the planet that can make this happen for you!
Now, even after learning what you have learned here over the past few weeks, I know there are a whole bunch of you out there who are saying… “ this is all fine and good, it makes total sense to me, I completely understand”, BUT …“I don’t need a chiropractor right now because I am not in any pain.”
So, for those of you who have this mindset, I would like to leave you with this fact to consider.
Only 10% of your nerve tissue is sensory which means it can feel pain, pleasure, hot, cold etc.
This means that 90% of the time when you have a subluxation, you are not going to feel anything including pain.
So, if you are basing your need for chiropractic care or your level of health for that matter upon the presence or absence of pain or symptoms, this is very, very risky business!!
If you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or your family may have, please give me a call.
Remember that consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are also available. Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433) or you can email me directly by clicking on the link found right on our home page.
Life Chiropractic … helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives for over 25 years in Burlington.
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“What Causes Your Spinal Misalignments”
Today you are going to learn what it is that causes your spinal misalignments or subluxations.
Remember that a subluxation is a partial or incomplete dislocation of a vertebra.
And contrary to what you may have been told or think or believe, we all have them.
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It is virtually impossible for all 24 of your spinal vertebrae to remain in their correct anatomical position because what causes a subluxation is stress.
And each and every one of us is affected by stress each and every single day of our lives.
The best way for me to explain stress is with the 3 T’s. The 3 T’s are traumas, thoughts and toxins.
Traumas are those physical stresses that can affect our body.
Examples are the birth process, the falls we have as toddlers as we learn to stand, walk and run, all the bumps, bruises and falls we suffer throughout our childhood, sporting injuries, car accidents, pregnancy, texting on a cell phone and prolonged sitting at a desk (computer).
Thoughts are those mental/emotional stresses that can affect our body.
Examples are job insecurity, relationship difficulties, being bullied at school and witnessing your parents go through a separation/divorce as a child.
Toxins are the chemical stresses that can affect our body.
Examples of chemical stressors are antibiotics, medications, recreational drugs, tobacco, alcohol and of course a poor diet.
As human beings we can never escape the collective effects of stress. Some people have more physical stress, others more mental/emotional and others more chemical stress.
But we all are affected by all 3 types of stress which means that we are always at risk of getting subluxations in our spine.
What I would like you to do is think what the biggest source of stress is in your life and your children’s lives. Is it traumas, thoughts or toxins?
And please be sure to visit us again next time when you are going to learn how to minimize the effects of stress on your health and in your life.
If you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or your family may have, please call me.
Remember that consultations are always free of charge, family appointments are available, we have office hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and most Saturday mornings, and we can usually get you in the very same day that you call.
Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433) or you can email me by clicking directly on the link found on our home page.
Life Chiropractic … helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives for over 25 years in Burlington.
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What Interferes With The Flow Of Your Innate Intelligence?
Today you are going to learn what interferes with the flow of your vital life force or innate intelligence.
Remember that this intelligence is generated in your brain and travels down the spinal cord and out the vast network of nerves to every single cell in your body. All 37.2 trillion of them.
What can interfere with this flow is when one of the 24 vertebrae that make up your spine become misaligned or ‘subluxated’.
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The definition of a subluxation is ‘a partial or incomplete dislocation of vertebra’.
When you have a subluxation, and it is usually more than one, it can compress your spinal cord or your nerve root and even start to crush them if they have been there for a long time.
Your vertebrae are made of bone tissue which is the hardest tissue in the body.
Your nerve system (brain, spinal cord and nerves) is the softest and most delicate tissue in the body.
So when the hardest tissue in the body is compressing or crushing the softest and most delicate tissue in the body ( that tissue which carries those intelligent electrical impulses), what effect do you think this will have on the flow?
Will the flow increase or decrease?
Well the answer of course is that it will decrease but the bigger question is this … what effect then would a subluxation have on the quality of your health or your life or even your longevity?
Something for you to seriously consider until next time when we will dig deep into what causes spinal misalignments or subluxations.
If you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or a family member may have, please give me a call.
Remember that consultations are always free of charge so there is no cost to sit down and talk to me so we can determine if you have a chiropractic case.
We have office hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and most Saturday mornings and we also offer family appointments because spinal problems do tend to run in families.
Most of the time we can get you in the very same day that you call and our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433).
Or you can email me directly by clicking on the link found right on our home page.
Life Chiropractic … helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives for over 25 years in Burlington.
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“How Does Your Innate Intelligence Get To Where It Is Supposed To Go?”
Last time we talked about what principled chiropractors call ‘innate intelligence’ and how this intelligence is responsible for controlling and coordinating every single event that takes place inside your body every second of every day of your life.
And we learned how this intelligence originates form the unconscious or uneducated part of your brain.
So, how does your innate intelligence or life force get to where it is supposed to go so it can do what it is supposed to do?
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The answer to this question is it travels down your spinal cord and out the vast network of nerves to every single cell in your body.
It is estimated that the human body is composed of 37.2 trillion (37,200,000,000,000) cells and every single one of your cells has a nerve directly attached to it. Every heart cell, every liver cell, every muscle cell, every kidney cell etc. has its own nerve supply.
And it is through this nerve attachment that every single cell in your body receives the power or information or life force or the intelligence to be able to do what it is supposed to do.
So, in order for your lungs to breathe and your heart to beat and all your digestive organs to work properly along with all the other parts of your body, your innate intelligence must flow from your brain down the spinal cord and out the nerves to every single part of your body without any interference.
We are going to leave this here for now but please be sure to join us again next time because we are going to discuss what chiropractors define as ‘interference’.
If you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or your family may have, please give me a call.
Remember that consultations are always ‘free of charge’ in our office and family appointments are always available.
Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE (5433) or you can email me by clicking directly on the link found on our home page.
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“Who Heals Better? A Two Month Old Or A 50 Year Old?”
Today we are going to start with the following question … if a 2 month old baby and a 50 year old adult who has a PhD in nuclear physics get a paper cut on their finger, which one would heal?
Of course they would, under normal circumstances both heal and my point here is that it is not the educated or intellectual part of your brain that heals your body.
Because if this were the case, a 2 month old baby would not be able to heal itself of anything.
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Another question … do you know how many things are going on inside your body on a daily basis?
Well, the answer to this question is an astronomical number. Ten thousand trillion (10,000 + 12 zero’s) electrical and chemical events take place inside your body not every day, or every hour, or every minute but every second of every day of your life!
Do you suppose that the educated or intellectual part of your brain has the capacity to control and coordinate ten thousand trillion events every second.
No – it is impossible!!
If this were the case it would mean that it would take your conscious thought and effort to do so. Nobody can think of ten thousand trillion things every second!!
So, when we think about this logically there must be an unconscious power or force or intelligence inside your body that has the capacity to heal your body, and control and coordinate ten thousand trillion events every second. And this power is what principled chiropractors call your ‘life force’ or your ‘innate intelligence’.
Now, I really want you to think about this and digest what you have just learned today because over the next few weeks we are going to dive deeper into this thing called ‘innate intelligence’.
And I promise what you are about to learn has the potential to change your life and your health forever!
In the meantime, if you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or your family may have, please give me a call.
Remember that consultations are always free of charge and we also offer family appointments.
Our phone number here in Burlington is 905 335 LIFE (5433) or you can email me directly by clicking on the link found on our home page.
Life Chiropractic … helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives for over 25 years in Burlington.
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