Treating Crohns Disease

Alternative Treatment Options For Crohn’s Disease At Our Burlington Office

Crohn’s disease is a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease that can affect any part of the digestive tract from the mouth to the rectum.

It is typically characterized by abdominal pains, diarrhea ( often times bloody ), vomiting & weight loss. It affects males & females equally, & usually presents initially in the late teens or early 20s.

Siblings of affected individuals are at high risk being 30X more likely to develop the disease.

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There are no known definitive causes for Crohn’s. Recent investigations describe it as an immune deficiency state and all medical treatments are restricted to controlling symptoms only.

If you suffer from Crohn’s or even if you are not sure, you need to know how chiropractic care has helped thousands of patients get relief.

When you look at The Chart of Effects of Spinal Misalignments found on this web-site, you will see how the nerves from the T12 level and the L1 level go to the small & large intestine ( 2 of the more common areas for the disease to develop ).

Invariably, people who suffer from Crohn’s will have compressed nerves (subluxations) at these levels.

And, if there are compressed nerves at these levels in seemingly healthy people, they will often times suffer from conditions & symptoms similar to Crohn’s.

Chiropractic adjustments will decompress these nerves & this is like turning the power back on in your body. And when the power is turned back on, your body will start to heal properly and function properly.

If you or someone in your family is suffering from Crohn’s disease and you are not getting chiropractic care, you need to call us right away.

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

Digestive Disorder

“What You Need To Know About Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, And Irritable Bowel Syndrome From Our Burlington Clinic”

This is a 4 part series …

If you or any member of your family ( adults or children ) suffer with any of these digestive disorders, then here is some very important information that you all need to know.

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The topic of digestive disorders deserves special attention especially when you consider the following facts:

• it is estimated that 20 million Canadians suffer from digestive disorders every year.
• This amounts to 18 Billion dollars in healthcare costs and lost productivity.
• Canada has one of the highest incidences of Irritable Bowel Disease in the world resulting in 30,000 casualties.
• Medically diagnosed bowel disorders have doubled over the past 10 years.
• Generally speaking, there are no known causes or cures for any of these conditions.

As you can see, this is a big problem in our country. No, an astronomical problem!!

Over the next few weekly postings, I am going to review with you the most common characteristics associated with each of these conditions, what you can do to alleviate the often-times very uncomfortable symptoms and what you can do to give your body the best chance to heal if you are suffering from any of these afflictions.

Chiropractic care has helped thousands and thousands of patients who suffer from Irritable Bowel Disease and digestive disorders and it is vitally important that you understand how and why we can help.

Our next posting will focus on Crohn’s Disease but in the meantime if you would like more information on how we can help, please call us at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

Consultations are always free of charge at our Burlington Chiropractic Clinic and family appointments are always available.

Or, you can attend a free information seminar that I will be giving at the Goodness Me Health Food Market on Fairview Street in Burlington.

Date: Wed Nov 28th
Time: 7 pm sharp

Remember that chiropractic is the most important thing that you can for your health and your family’s health.

You may not understand why, but that’s OK. It is our job to teach you and educate you as to its magnificent benefits.

All you need to do is to invest a little of your time to find out for yourself and I promise you that it will be the best investment of your time ever!

We are here to help families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives.

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Flu Shot Alternative

“A Flu Shot Alternative From Our Burlington Chiropractic Clinic”

 

It is that time of year again when there is huge media pressure, pressure from family doctors, schools and public health nurses to get the flu shot.

If you do not like needles and/or you are not one for the flu shot, I would like to tell you what else you can do to have strong immunity this winter.

One thing you can do is to make sure you get adequate exercise because exercise is always important to keep your body saturated with fresh oxygen which helps to kill off germs and it also improves your circulation which helps to flush un-wanted germs out of your body.

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A healthy diet is also important because it is no secret that certain foods can and will deplete your immune system function.

Foods such as refined foods, processed foods and foods with a high sugar content.

For example, giving your child a lollipop when they have a runny nose and an ear infection is the worst thing that you can do because sugar actually feeds the germs that can cause a cold/flu.

The most important thing that you can do however to help prevent the flu this winter is to get regular chiropractic adjustments.

Why? … because chiropractic adjustments relieve any pressure on your spinal cord and your nerves which allows your immune system to work at or near full capacity.

There are scientific studies suggesting that people receiving chiropractic care on a regular basis have better functioning immune systems than those who do not.

This means they are healthier and they get sick less often. And how is that for good news!!

Chiropractic is totally natural and does not ambush your immune system with all kinds of toxic substances.

So, if you would like to try something different this winter, give us a call.

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

Family appointments are also available so feel free to bring the whole gang. We are a family practice.

Life Chiropractic Centre – helping families just like yours build vibrant, healthy, drug-free lives!

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Healthy Heart And Chiropractic Care

“Let Me Show You How Chiropractic Care Can Help You Maintain A Healthy Heart”

I have had a lot of inquiries lately about how chiropractic care can help people maintain a healthy heart and keep their blood pressure in check.

Because this is such an important issue for all of us, it is important that you understand how chiropractic can help.

Many people do not realize that inside of you there is a POWER. And this POWER goes from your brain, down your spinal cord, out the nerves to every single part of your body.

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So, in order for your heart to beat and your lungs to breathe and your body to work properly, these electrical impulses need to be pumping into every single one of your organs without any interference.

Often times, the bones in your spine can misalign – this is called a subluxation – and this will damage the nerves and the organs that those nerves go to.

Look at the Chart of Effects of Spinal Misalignments found on this web-site, and look at the 2T level specifically.

Where does that nerve go?

This is why damage to this part of the spine can put your heart at risk.

And another thing that you need to be aware of is that this area of the spine is frequently damaged in people who spend a lot of time sitting at a computer.

Kids included!!

But, the good news is this is where chiropractic care can help.

Our treatments will keep your spine healthy, your nerves healthy and your organs healthy – including your heart—and it is one of the most important things you can do to maintain a healthy heart.

So, to find out if this is happening in your family, call us at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

Ask to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation for you and your family and this is when I will be able to tell if you or anyone else is at risk.

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Chiropractic For Life

“Chiropractic Care For The Rest Of Your Life?…How Absurb!!!”

Many people I have talked over the past 26 years in my Chiropractic practice have remarked on the myth “ once you start going to a chiropractor you have to keep going for the rest of your life.”

This idea of becoming addicted to adjustments or even just needing them to keep feeling well is not uncommon in people who have been to a chiropractor themselves and even those who simply know someone else who has been under care but they are not themselves a patient.

Millions upon millions of people have no problem taking pain-killers, high blood-pressure medication, digestive medication, cholesterol medication etc. for the rest of their lives, so why should they have a problem with those who see a chiropractor on a regular basis?

People who continually go to a chiropractor simply realize that there is a difference between not being sick and being optimally well.

In that case, the only thing they are addicted to is being healthy, happy and full of life! We should all be so lucky to be addicted to that!

When someone works out and improves their level of physical fitness, do they say to themselves “ I’m glad that I never have to work out again!”?

Of course not!

If someone is overweight and changes their diet and eating habits and loses that extra 10 pounds, do they say to themselves “ Boy, am I glad I never have to eat good, healthy food again now that I have my weight under control.”?

When you wake up after a good night’s sleep totally rested and refreshed, do you say to yourself “Alright!

Now I never have to sleep again!”?

Of course these are ridiculous questions.

Just because someone exercises regularly, eats a good, healthy diet and sleeps every night doesn’t mean they are addicted to exercise , a healthy diet and sleep.

They simply understand that doing all of these things on a regular basis along with all of their other healthy life-style habits and keeping a positive attitude will ensure that they are at their best each and every day.

And what is wrong with that?!

The same is true of getting chiropractic care on a regular basis. Because of the millions upon millions of connections between your spine, nerve system and your body, it is only good and common sense to keep your spine well-aligned for your lifetime.

This will help to ensure that your body is healthy and functioning optimally all the time.

And, what is wrong with that?

If you only take one thing from this, let it be this …. Your spine will either be your greatest asset as you age or your greatest liability.

And this all depends upon how well you take care of it now, today!

So you see, getting adjusted for the rest of your life helps you experience the best of your life!

For more information on chiropractic care, please call our office at 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ).

Remember too that consultations are free of charge. All you have to do is pick up the phone and call!

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Treating Heartburn And Indigestion

“Here’s A Potential Cure For Adult Heartburn And Indigestion From Our Burlington Clinic”

Here is some very important information for adults suffering with heartburn, indigestion and general digestive upset.

Often times, when you consult your family doc regarding any of these issues you are going to leave with one thing – a prescription.

And you have probably already realized for yourself that these medications may only offer some symptomatic relief at best because when you stop taking them, the problem always comes back.

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What this means by the way is that medications do not cure the problem.

Then, you may be told to stop eating those foods which give you an upset stomach.

But, let me ask you this ….. “ if eating spicy foods causes you to get heartburn for example, wouldn’t every single person who eats spicy foods get heartburn too?”

Since we already know that this is absolutely not the case, maybe we need to change our thinking about what causes digestive upset in adults.

Again, I am going to ask you to refer to the Chart of Effects of Spinal Misalignments found on this web-site and look at the T6 level right in the middle of the chart.

You will see that this nerve goes directly to your stomach and when this nerve becomes compressed or irritated, indigestion, heartburn and other digestive issues are sure to result.

So, if you are tired of popping all those stomach pills or you are tired of not eating the foods you love to eat, pick up the phone and give us a call.

Why?

Because chiropractic treatments have helped thousands and thousands of adults with their indigestion, heartburn and other digestive issues and there are NO drugs or medications involved.

Remember too that consultations are always free of charge and our phone number is 905 335 5433.

The sooner you call ,the sooner you will be on the road to recovery.

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Natural Constipation Treatment

“Constipation Can Be Significantly Reduced Through Chiropractic Adjustment”

Constipation can affect children and adults both and is typically characterized by infrequent bowel movements and/or difficult or hard bowel movements.

Often times constipation is caused by a pinched nerve in the lower back ( lumbar spine ).

The nerves from the lumbar #1 level in the lower spine go directly to the large bowel.

When this nerve gets compressed or pinched due to poor posture in this area of the spine, constipation is often times a result.

Chiropractic adjustments to correct spinal alignment here can have a huge positive effect on bowel function.

If you or someone in your family is suffering with constipation, consider chiropractic care.

Safe, natural and non-invasive treatments.

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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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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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We all know that when you cut your finger for example, that the cut will heal on its own in a few days.

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

4 Essentials Of Health

“The Four Essentials For Good Health From Our Burlington Clinic”

As the new year approaches & people start thinking about their resolutions , I always like to take this opportunity to remind parents about the 4 Essentials of Health especially for the sake of their children.

To recap, the 4 essentials are food, water, oxygen & nerve impulse.

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Food: the food that you eat provides the fuel & building blocks for growth & reproduction of your cells & tissues. It consists of proteins, fats & carbohydrates & without these, our bodies would not survive. If these are not properly balanced in your diet, your health potential would suffer. Imagine what your heart & arteries would look like if you ate a lot of doughnuts & fast foods? Would these serve to increase your health potential or decrease your health potential? And as a parent, you really need to ask yourself if these types of foods would benefit your child.

Water: 75% of our body is made of water & it is used in almost every bodily function & without proper water intake, we would not survive. But what if you drink unhealthy fluids like coffee, alcohol, pop, tap-water or fluids filled with a lot of dyes & preservatives? Again, as a parent you need to ask yourself what effects these will have on your child’s health.

Oxygen: oxygen is also needed for most every reaction in the body & is carried by the lungs & the circulatory system. How we get our oxygen is by breathing & exercising. Researchers now tell us that oxygen deprivation can cause anything from fatigue to cancer & if you are not oxygenating properly or regularly, your health potential will suffer.

Nerve Impulse: this is the 4^th & most important component of the 4 essentials. Unfortunately, it is often over-looked by most parents. Nerve impulse is an electrochemical charge that is generated in the brain & is transmitted through the spinal cord & nerves to every part of the body. All bodily functions are dependent upon nerve impulse & if your brain stopped generating nerve impulse, you would die instantaneously. But what if your spine was kinked & the proper quality & quantity of nerve impulse was not flowing to your body?  I am sure you would agree that this would not be good for your health. And the only one who can tell you if this is the case is a chiropractor. Our specialty is to examine your spine to see if there are any blockages to your nerve impulses, & then remove these blockages so that your body can realize its’ full health potential.

For more information on this topic or any other questions or concerns you may have, please call 905 335 LIFE ( 5433 ) or you can always schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation.

Life Chiropractic Centre—we help families build vibrant, healthy & drug-free lives.

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