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CHIROPRACTIC

Chiropractic is based on the principle that there is an innate wisdom in the body, which promotes health and healing. The goal of the chiropractor is to correct misalignments in the body, so the inner intelligence can work better. This is done by examining the musculoskeletal system for improper function and alignment and then manipulating the spinal column to correct subluxations (vertebrae that are out of the correct position). This is called a chiropractic adjustment, which brings the structure of the body back into alignment, thus, enabling proper neurological communications between your brain and body. This, in turn, can promote self-healing for numerous conditions.
You don’t have to get into a car accident or have a major injury to need chiropractic care. The micro-traumas the body experiences in daily life are powerful enough to cause misalignments. Incorporating chiropractic into your healthcare and preventative care plan is a great way to stay healthy and strong. Massage, stretching and exercise also help to rebalance the body, reduce pain and promote healing. Chiropractors are highly-skilled and trained medical professionals. In order to become a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, one must complete 4 years of premedical undergraduate work, followed by 4-5 years of chiropractic school. Chiropractic is widely accepted as a legitimate science and is the largest alternative healing profession in America.

ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture originated in China over 3,000 years ago and is presently used as a primary health care system throughout the world. It is a method of balancing and building the body’s life force energy know as QI. Acupuncturists recognize particular pathways called “meridians” in which energy circulates. Traditional Chinese medicine views disease as the result of an imbalance or blockage in the body’s natural energy flow. Such imbalances manifest in physical, emotional and psychosomatic stress-related disorders.
Acupuncturists insert very thin, sterile, stainless steel needles into specific points along meridians in order to disperse the blockage and mobilize the body’s natural immune response. Traditional Chinese acupuncture recognizes that aches, pains and other discomforts are often only symptoms of a deeper, underlying health problem. Therefore, a comprehensive diagnosis is compiled, which takes into account the individual’s body, mind and spirit, rather than simply categorizing them into a one-sided symptom picture. The basis of acupuncture is to build the body’s immune system so disease will not penetrate.
The World Health Organization acknowledges that acupuncture has been found useful in treating the following chronic and acute conditions.

  • Allergies
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Back Pain
  • Bronchitis
  • Bursitis
  • Cataracts
  • Cardiovascular Problems
  • Fibroids
  • Headaches
  • Hearing Loss
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hiccups
  • Hypertension
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Insomnia
  • Irritability
  • Knee Pain
  • Obesity
  • Psorasis
  • Sciatica
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Sinusitis

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING

Nutritional counseling is a type of assessment made which analyzes various health needs in regard to diet and exercise. Nutritional counseling helps people to set achievable health goals and teaches various ways of maintaining these goals throughout their lifetime.

Nutrition is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Without proper nutrition, one does not have enough energy to make it through the day. Also, health declines without proper nutrition, making one more susceptible to illness and disease. Such an assessment is beneficial to a wide variety of people and can help those with numerous disorders. During this assessment, the counselor provides information based on a person’s current status, helping to improve overall health. Having a nutritional consultation saves time instead of looking and testing out various products.

The doctor may recommend fitness programs and nutritional supplements. Through nutritional counseling, basic health needs are met and specialized information is given to fit each person’s everyday lifestyle.

Who Can Benefit From Nutritional Counseling?
A variety of people benefit from nutritional counseling. This type of counseling assists all ages, ranging from pregnant women, to vegetarians, to the elderly and people with different medical complications. Those who may benefit include those with:

  • Diabetes
  • Osteoporosis
  • Poor nutrition and eating patterns
  • Eating disorders (some of which may require eating disorder treatment)
  • Digestive complications
  • HIV
  • Cancer
  • Hypertension
  • Nausea
  • Nutritional questions
  • Allergies
  • Organ problems
  • Obesity
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Menopause
  • Fitness goals
  • Heart diseases
  • Various benefits of nutritional counseling include:
  • Increase in energy
  • Healthier lifestyle and food choices
  • Better quality sleep
  • Reduced symptoms of disease
  • Less drastic range of emotions
  • Happiness
  • Possible increase in longevity
  • Strengthened immune system
  • Lesser chance of disorders and disease appearing
  • Better ability to concentrate