Heart Disease And Your Posture

“Here’s How Heart Disease Relates To Your Posture”

For those of you who have investigated chiropractic to one degree or another, you probably have an idea of our claims about how your posture can affect the health of your internal organs.

For those of you who do not believe such a connection exists, or you are not totally convinced that such a connection exists, then this is just for you.

This was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society in October of 2004.

This journal is one of the most read &  most reputable journals in the world in the field of medicine.

TITLE: Hyperkyphotic Posture Predicts Mortality in Older Community-Dwelling Men and Women: A Prospective Study

The objectives of this study were to determine the association between hyperkyphotic posture and rate of mortality & cause-specific mortality in older persons.

Hyperkyphotic posture is when you have a hump in your upper spine and/or you have forward head posture. This hump has been called a widowers hump in the past but the scary thing is that it is now quite prevalent in young adults & even teenagers due to the huge increase in modern technology injuries now affecting  our society.

The study was conducted by several doctors from the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of California, San Diego.

The subjects of the study were 1353 residents of a  retirement dwelling in Rancho Bernardo, California who had measurements of hyperkyphotic posture discovered during an osteoporosis assessment.

The participants were followed for an average of 4.2 years, with mortality & cause of death confirmed using review of death certificates.

The conclusion: “ … persons with hyperkyphotic posture had a 1.44 greater rate of mortality. “  In other words, older men and older women with poor posture have higher mortality rates, which means they die sooner. And when they investigated cause-specific mortality analysis ( ie. what did these people actually die from? ),  “ hyperkyphotic posture was specifically associated with an increase rate of death due to atherosclerosis.”

So, what this means is that when you have poor posture, specifically hyperkyphosis ( forward head posture &/or hump back ), you will die sooner from a heart attack or some type of heart disease.

Now, remember that this was published in one of the most reputable journals in the world in the medical field. But, did your family doctor tell you about this? Most of them do read these types of journals, by the way. And, how important do you think it is to know that poor posture can actually cause you to have a heart attack? I am sure that most of you will agree that it is very important to know and now you do.

So, what should you do now?

What you should do is take the measures to find out if you are at risk. And this is where a chiropractic assessment is in high order. Remember that posture & spinal health is our specialty & we can easily determine your degree of risk using a computerized posture scan and a simple xray.

And at what age should you do this? As soon as you are old enough to use a cell phone, video game or computer because one of the biggest concerns with modern technology injuries is forward head posture &/or hump back; a major cause of heart disease as you now know. Never has the old saying ‘as the twig is bent, so grows the tree’ been more fitting.

At Life Chiropractic, we use an advanced approach to specifically diagnose & treat forward head posture & hump back. And why we focus so much on this is because heart disease is now becoming a very serious concern in our younger generations.

But what is really scary is it is now estimated that 40% of the time, your first symptom that you have heart disease is a fatal heart attack! [Fatal means you do not get a second chance.]

To schedule an appointment for your free initial consultation is easy. All you have to do is call us at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

We will even include the computerized posture scan and remember that family appointments are also available.

The reason that we recommend family appointments is because  subluxations ( these are what cause forward head posture & hump back ) run in families, so it is critical that we check all your children as well.

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Cures For Kids Clinic

Cures For Kids Clinics Exclusively At Life Chiropractic Centre In Burlington

May is recognized as Spinal Health Month by the chiropractic profession in Ontario, and we always like to provide a community service for both our practice members and non-practice members alike.

We will be holding 3 Cures for Kids Clinics during the entire month of May on the following Mondays; 6th, 13th and 27th.

This is a free clinic and open to children of all ages.

Now, why would you want to bring your kids to one of our clinics?

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Well, if they have never had a proper & thorough spinal examination, this is their opportunity to get one.

But especially if they suffer from headaches, frequent colds, ear infections, or they have conditions such as asthma or allergies, or they complain of pain in their lower back or their legs ( growing pains ); we can help with all of these and there are no drugs & no surgery involved.

Also, if you have noticed that your kids have poor posture and they slouch a lot, we will even provide a special computerized posture scan to show you any areas of concern.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn about chiropractic and how it can benefit the health of your children, and there are absolutely no obligations on your part.

Cures for Kids Clinic at Life Chiropractic Centre.
Monday May 6th, 13th & 27th, 2013.
6:30 pm sharp.

To confirm your attendance or for more information please call us at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

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Back Pain #1 Cause Of Disability

“Back Pain Is Now The #1 Cause Of Disability Worldwide”

A series of studies emerging from the Global Burden of Disease 2010 Project, a massive collaboration between the World Health Organization, the Institute for Health Metrics & Evaluation, the University of Queensland School of Population Health, Harvard School of Public Health, John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and the University of Tokyo, Imperial College London, clarifies the worldwide health burden of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly back & neck pain, in crystal-clear fashion, with lower back pain identified as the number-one cause of disability world-wide and neck pain the number-four cause.

Overall, musculoskeletal conditions represent the second leading cause of global disability.

Findings emphasize the shift in global health that has resulted from disability making an increasingly larger footprint on the burden of disease compared to a mere 20-30 years ago.

In addition, while more people are living longer, the flip-side is that they do so with an increasing risk of living with the burden of pain, disability & disease compared to past generations.

Dr Scott Haldeman, who chaired the 2000-2010 Bone and Joint Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders, and is currently president and CEO of World Spine Care, provides an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease 2010 findings, highlighted as follows:

• Musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, neck pain and arthritis affect more than 1.7 billion people worldwide and have a greater impact on the health of the world population ( death & disability ) than HIV/AIDS, tropical diseases including malaria, the forces of war and nature, and all neurological conditions combined.

• When considering death & disability in the health equation, musculoskeletal disorders cause 21.3% of all years lived with disability ( YLD’s ), second only to mental and behavioral disorders, which account for 22.7% of YLD’s.

• Musculoskeletal conditions represent the 6th leading cause of death & disability, with only cardiovascular and circulatory diseases, neonatal diseases, neoplasms, and mental and behavioral disorders accounting for more death and disability worldwide.

• Low back pain is the most dominant musculoskeletal condition, accounting for nearly one-half of all musculoskeletal YLD’s. Neck pain accounts for one-fifth of musculoskeletal YLD’s.

• Low back pain is the sixth most important contributor to the global disease burden ( death & disability ), and has a greater impact on global health than malaria, pre-term birth complications, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ), tuberculosis, diabetes or lung cancer.

• When combined with neck pain ( 21st most important contributor to the global disease burden – death and disability ), painful spinal disorders are second only to ischemic heart disease in terms of their impact on the global burden of disease. Spinal disorders have a greater impact than HIV/AIDS, malaria, lower respiratory infections, stroke, breast & lung cancer combined, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, depression or traffic injuries.

• Current estimates suggest that 632.045 million people worldwide suffer from low back pain and 332.049 million people worldwide suffer from neck pain.

“ The Global Burden of Disease Study provides indisputable evidence that musculoskeletal conditions are an enormous and emerging problem in all parts of the world and need to be given the same priority for policy and resources as other major conditions like cancer, mental health and cardiovascular disease,” says Dr Haldeman.

It is important to note here that chiropractic care is the treatment of choice for most musculoskeletal conditions.

Lower back pain & neck pain are two of the most common conditions that we can help.

Not only is it the treatment of choice, but it has been proven time & time again to be highly effective for both of these conditions.

Chiropractic care also deals specifically with the cause as opposed to drugs, medications and surgery which deal with the effects or symptoms only.

You do not need a medical referral for chiropractic care.

You can call directly to schedule an appointment for your first visit.

We would welcome the opportunity to have you join our practice.

Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

An ounce of prevention is worth a hundred pounds of cure when it comes to your spine because it can never, ever be replaced.You do not have to leave your best years at your place of employment.

You do have a choice.

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Car Accident Injuries

“Information You Need To Know About Car Accident Injuries”

If you have been injured in a car accident, there are a few very important things that you need to know.

And the reason I need to make you aware of these things is to ensure that you get the care that you deserve to make sure that your physical injuries are properly addressed, and that you get any settlement monies that you are entitled to because you should never try to deal with your insurance company on your own.

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The first thing I strongly recommend you do is to get a chiropractic check-up as soon as you can.

It is very rare that you are involved in a car accident without injuring your spine, especially your neck.

And if you have suffered a whiplash, then a chiropractic check-up is exactly what you need because one of our specialties is to assess spinal injuries.

But please do not make this mistake… just because you may not be feeling any immediate pain or discomfort, do not assume that you’re OK.

Often times the symptoms make take days, weeks or even months to appear but we will be able to detect your injuries right away.

The next thing you need to know is that we work specifically with a personal injury lawyer from a major law firm here in the GTA who specializes in these types of cases.

Their job is to make sure that you get any settlement monies that you may be entitled to.

And, there are no up-front legal fees and they will even come and meet with you at your own home if you cannot travel due to your injuries or loss of transportation.

And finally, the support staff here at Life Chiropractic are well experienced and very proficient at dealing with insurance companies.

There is often times a lot of paper-work ( which is by design, of course ) which can discourage car accident victims from filing a claim, but we will help you get through it all with minimal stress.

So, if you have been injured in  car accident, you need to call Life Chiropractic Centre right away. We will do everything we can to help you get better and to make sure that your future interests are well protected.

Our phone number is 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ) and remember that consultations are always free of charge.

Please note: you only have 2 YEARS from your accident date to file a claim, and it is always better to file sooner than later.

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Persistent And Reoccuring Colds

“What To Do If Your Kids Get A Lot Of Colds Or Have A Hard Time Getting Rid Of Colds”

Here is some extremely important information for you if your kids get a lot of colds or just seem to go from one cold to another.

Even though it is not unusual for kids to get more colds than adults because their immune systems are learning, developing and maturing, it should not seem like they are fighting a cold most of the time.

This is not considered to be normal.

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As a parent, there are 3 things that you need to know about colds and what you can do to combat them effectively without having to rely on antibiotics or medications.

1—sugar; sugar is never good for anybody but if your kids consume a lot of sugar in their diet, this will actually make them prone to getting more colds.

2—dairy; if your kids consume a lot of dairy products ( milk and ice cream especially ) these things will actually make a cold last a lot longer than it should.

3 – and this may be something that you are not aware of, but chiropractic adjustments have a huge impact on immune system function and when your kids get chiropractic care on a regular basis, you will notice that they will be healthier and get colds less often.

So, if your kids are struggling with colds –whether it is too many or they last too long – my best advice to you is to eliminate all forms of sugar from their diet, minimize how much dairy they consume especially when they have a cold and most importantly, make sure they get chiropractic check-ups on a regular basis.

For more information on this topic or any other health concerns you may have, please call us at 905 335  LIFE ( 5433 ).

Remember that consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are always available.

Helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives.

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Xray Myths and Misconceptions

“Here Are Some Myths and Misconceptions About X-rays That You Should Know About”

In this post we are going to clear up some myths and misconceptions that many of you have about xrays because often times when you go to a chiropractor, xrays are required to properly assess your posture.

And, according to researchers there is a significant lack of evidence that low doses of ionizing radiation ( xrays ) pose any health risks. In fact, some studies suggest that there may actually be health benefits to such practices.

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There is the 100 YEAR STUDY OF BRITISH RADIOLOGISTS ( doctors who worked in and around xrays ) and they compared these radiologists to all male medical doctors ( non-radiologists ) and Social Class 1 males.

This study determined that British radiologists never demonstrated an increase in cancer mortality compared to the other 2 groups and in fact had a lower cancer mortality rate than the average for the whole population of England and Wales.

In another study, the US Atomic Energy Commission reported that people who live in the 6 US states with the highest level of background radiation had a 15% lower cancer mortality rate comparing to the national average.

Another study performed at the John Hopkins University called the NUCLEAR SHIPYARD WORKERS STUDY compared 3 different groups of workers; 27,800 workers exposed to radiation, 10,300 workers who had minimal exposure to radiation and 32,500 un-exposed workers.

This study found that the exposed workers death rate from cancer was actually lower that the un-exposed workers.

And for centuries, millions and millions of people around the world have sought out health spas with high levels of radiation.

These types of spas are common in some parts of Japan and studies show that people living near these spas have significantly lower cancer-induced mortality rates than people living further away.

So, the conclusion combining the data of these studies – and there are several others that I did not mention – suggest that humans need a level of radiation above the natural level of background radiation found in most areas of the world.

Now considering that exposure to radiation from diagnostic or spinal xrays is less than that of background radiation, most people should have no concerns about having the occasional spinal xray.

For more information on this topic or any other health concerns you may have, please contact us at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

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Maintaining Health With Chiropractic Care

“Don’t Wait Until Its Too Late!”

I would like to try and explain to all our readers in this post why it is never in your best interest to wait until you are sick or in pain before you decide to do something about it.

So many times when I meet people and mention to them that I am a chiropractor, they tell me that they do not need a chiropractor because they are feeling fine.

In other words, they are not suffering from any immediate pain or sickness.

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But the thing that really confuses me is that these very same people will take the time to regularly maintain their car before it breaks down, and take the time to regularly maintain their teeth before gum disease and cavities develop even though these things can be replaced.

Your spine on the other hand, which is one of the most important parts of your body can never be replaced. And one of the many benefits of chiropractic care is that it can help to prevent your spine from wearing out or degenerating.

And a spine can degenerate for several years before you feel any pain or symptoms which are in most cases, the last thing to develop.

The only way to know for sure if this is happening to you is to have a postural assessment and get an xray.

And a chiropractor is who you should consult regarding spinal health and spinal hygiene because this is what we do. This is our specialty.

So, if you would like to find out how healthy your spine is and your children’s spine, I would like to invite you to come into our office for a free initial consultation.

All you have to do is call us at 905 335 LIFE (5433) to schedule your appointment.

Remember that family appointments are always available and that we have been serving families just like yours here in Burlington for over 25 years.

Just like so many of our other patients, I am sure that you too will be pleasantly surprised when you find out how chiropractic care can benefit you and your family.

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Winter Sports Injuries

“What All Parents Need To Know About Winter Sports Injuries”

This is the time of year when I like to remind parents about the dangers of winter sports injuries because so many of our kids participate in activities such as ice-hockey, figure skating, snow-boarding, downhill skiing and tobogganing.

Falls onto the lower backand tailbone are an inherent risk with all of these activities and should never be ignored because this is one of the most important areas of the spine.

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If this part of the spine is not maintained in its proper alignment, then conditions can develop such as lower back pain, sciatica or leg pains ( remember that there is no such thing as growing pains), spinal degenerative disease and even arthritis in the hips.

But, the biggest concern is that trauma to this area of the spine can set the stage for spinal curvature or scoliosis.

And parents; do not be fooled just because your kids do not complain of any pain. Kids fall all the time and spinal misalignments can often take 10 – 15 years before they produce any symptoms, and the only way to know for sure is to get a chiropractic check-up. Spinal health and posture is our area of expertise.

So, if you have kids who are involved in winter sports we would like to offer you a free initial consultation so you can find out for sure if your kids have any spinal issues.

All you have to do is call us at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ) and speak to one of our customer service reps to schedule your appointment.

Remember that family appointments are also available. We have office hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and most Saturday mornings.

Remember too that we have over 25 years experience helping families just like yours.

Please take the time to make this very important phone call today!

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

“Irritable Bowel Syndrome Or IBS Is a Growing Concern – Here Is How Chiropractic Care Can Help”

Irritable Bowel Syndrome ( IBS ) or Spastic Colon is a huge concern in our country. 5 Million Canadians suffer from IBS which is typically characterized by abdominal pains, cramping & frequent changes in bowel function including gas, bloating, diarrhea & constipation.

There are 120,000 new cases every year & IBS can be chronic ( which means it is there all the time ) or recurrent ( which means it can come and go ), and females are more likely to get IBS.

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Medical treatments are restricted to controlling symptoms only because there is no known definitive cause but the most common theory is that it is a disorder of the interaction between the brain & the gastro-intestinal tract ( your digestive organs ).

Let me explain to you what this means….

The only thing that connects your brain to your digestive organs ( or any part of your body ,for that matter ) are your nerves.

So what these researchers are saying is that when these specific nerves are being compressed or choked because the spine is not aligned properly, this is what can disrupt the interaction between your brain & your digestive organs causing you to develop Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

If you have been reading these posts the past few weeks, you have learned how chiropractic care has helped thousands & thousands of patients who suffer from Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis, and  IBS is no different.

Our chiropractic treatments are very helpful for IBS patients also.

So, if you or anyone in your family is suffering from IBS or any type of disease or condition affecting your digestive system, you need to call us right away.

Remember that consultations are always free of charge, family appointments are always available and our phone number is 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

Helping families just like yours build vibrant healthy drug-free lives.

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Treating Ulcerative Colitis

“Natural Treatment And Pain Relief For Ulcerative Colitis From Our Burlington Clinic”

Ulcerative Colitis is a disease of the large intestine ( colon ) that includes characteristic open sores and ulcers. The main symptom of this disease is abdominal pain with constant diarrhea which is often bloody.

This disease typically affects females more than males and the peak incidence is between 15 and 25 years of age.

It is not unusual for ulcerative colitis to be intermittent which means it can come and go, and for no apparent reason.

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Again, as with Crohn’s Disease, there is no known definitive cause and medical treatments are restricted to managing symptoms only.

When you refer to the Chart of Effects of Spinal Misalignments found on this website, you will see that the nerve from the L1 level of the spine goes directly to the large intestine ( colon ). Whether you have ulcerative colitis or symptoms similar to those of ulcerative colitis, this part of the spine is frequently misaligned damaging the L1 nerve.

This is where chiropractic care has helped thousands of patients who suffer from this terrible disease.

Our treatments will keep the ever important L1 nerve functioning properly which is the only thing that will help your large intestine to function normally.

Chiropractic care is a must if you are suffering from ulcerative colitis.

To get yourself started under care, please call us at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

Remember that initial consultations are always free of charge and family appointments are always available.

Helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives.

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