tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71752271337970830452024-03-14T12:34:16.368-06:00Family First Chiropractic and WellnessFamily First Chiropractic and Wellness is located at 142 Erickson Drive, Red Deer, Alberta. Dr. Joelle Johnson,Dr. Stephen Kelly, Dr. Elton Clemence, Guy Lacoursiere TPT RMT,and Jeannette Raskin RMT CST,are available 6 days per week. The clinic is a family friendly environment for chiropractic care, craniosacral therapy and massage therapy.403.347.3261 www.family1stchiro.caFamily First Chiropractic and Wellnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585347816219973886noreply@blogger.comBlogger339125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175227133797083045.post-84998234769996363002020-12-01T11:14:00.000-07:002020-12-01T11:14:01.470-07:00CranioSacral and Infant Sleeping Problems<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyQgcP3dbZzlH3IrWmyGc3stfKyh_7paGo0GQ3o4nJjA_sPHyZr97yvgYclinFN4z9KqJq-iQThQFE7doH7wb2FcPUyxkMNTfvM8G2dJ8ldW5uVZrqlEajsgwTkFUxnLciHOABL9rtqY/s1000/cranio+baby+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyQgcP3dbZzlH3IrWmyGc3stfKyh_7paGo0GQ3o4nJjA_sPHyZr97yvgYclinFN4z9KqJq-iQThQFE7doH7wb2FcPUyxkMNTfvM8G2dJ8ldW5uVZrqlEajsgwTkFUxnLciHOABL9rtqY/s320/cranio+baby+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Infants need lots of sleep. When a baby rubs his eyes that is a
sure sign that they are sleepy. Always finish feeding, burping and diaper
change before settling baby to sleep. Swaddling your infant provides security
and helps him/her fall to sleep but check that they are not too hot. Some
infants like to stay close to mom for the first few weeks but it pays to
establish a good routine of putting baby into the crib to sleep when you both
feel ready.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Some infants may still have difficulty getting to sleep despite
mom and dad doing all of the above. Many of these children would have had a
difficult birth and go on to develop problems with both feeding and sleeping
before I first see them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">When I treat these children I check for any areas of tightness in
their body. As these release the baby sighs and relaxes. If the birth has been
distressing, we take time to check the effect this has had on the infant, mom
(and dad too) if needed. This helps with the bonding process which in turn
helps baby to feel more secure and mom to feel more competent. It is common for
baby to sleep for a long time after a CranioSacral treatment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many parents report that they have had their
first night sleep following this CranioSacral treatment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jeannette Raskin practices at
Family First Chiropractic, 142 Erickson Drive, Red Deer, Alberta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>403-347-3261. </span><span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://www.family1stchiro.ca/"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">www.family1stchiro.ca</span></a></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. </span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Family First Chiropractic and Wellnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585347816219973886noreply@blogger.com0142 Erickson Dr, Red Deer, AB T4R 2C3, Canada52.2662814 -113.773947323.956047563821151 -148.9301973 80.576515236178835 -78.6176973tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175227133797083045.post-10258327544996069102020-11-17T11:10:00.000-07:002020-11-17T11:10:02.681-07:00CranioSacral Therapy for Moms and Babies<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">I
see many women come to me for CranioSacral Therapy while they are pregnant.
Some women come to me to relieve pain or discomfort they experience; while
others come just to support their bonding with baby and for wellness. All are
good reasons for treatment. CranioSacral therapy can help relieve or decrease
your pain as your body is transitioning and preparing for the baby. It can also
help you decrease stress and increase bonding with your baby. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">What
do you do after baby is born though? I always encourage moms to bring in their
babies after they are born as soon as they are able. The birth process can
often be quite traumatic and even when it is not baby does have to transition
to being out of the womb. Baby’s body needs to learn how to digest, deal with outside
stimulation, and a host of other things we no longer think about. CranioSacral
Therapy can help that transition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Moms
often can use therapy as well to help them recover from giving birth. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj42SvjBnliz52iBKvbQ8NgSY33yjIc6agQwxupa6abMfMa8c6qdTV4oOZDsvWYswYy7k2BB8TBh03U243yiO6zQAZLIMj68QfMrz6tyqnd_Rgrw0WdsabxpB8Pu14GMDpxh7ZoLlH-7E/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="412" data-original-width="940" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj42SvjBnliz52iBKvbQ8NgSY33yjIc6agQwxupa6abMfMa8c6qdTV4oOZDsvWYswYy7k2BB8TBh03U243yiO6zQAZLIMj68QfMrz6tyqnd_Rgrw0WdsabxpB8Pu14GMDpxh7ZoLlH-7E/" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;">How
does that look? Well I would recommend a half an hour for your baby and that
will give me enough time to check their whole CranioSacral system and help
correct problems they may have. I do encourage mom to book in as well, even if
it is just for half an hour to help her transition after birth. I have had moms
get treated with baby in a car seat beside the table and I have treated moms
while they are holding their baby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
work with whatever the situation requires.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is beautiful to see and mother and baby leave the treatment room
calmer and more content than when they came in. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jeannette Raskin practices at
Family First Chiropractic, 142 Erickson Drive, Red Deer, Alberta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>403-347-3261. </span><span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://www.family1stchiro.ca/"><span style="font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">www.family1stchiro.ca</span></a></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. </span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Family First Chiropractic and Wellnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585347816219973886noreply@blogger.com0142 Erickson Dr, Red Deer, AB T4R 2C3, Canada52.2662814 -113.773947323.956047563821151 -148.9301973 80.576515236178835 -78.6176973tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175227133797083045.post-11567363939261056002020-11-03T11:01:00.000-07:002020-11-03T11:01:00.260-07:00Anxious? Stressed? <p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Anxious? Stressed? How
can you help yourself to relax, reset and renew? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span>With light of recent
events most people are anxious, stressed wired and tired. Many people are
looking for ways to cope with the new stressors in society. This has also shown
up in our children. Many parents are reporting higher anxiety, stress and poor coping
skills.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Here are a few ways
you can help alleviate anxiety and feel better so you can focus and reset. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Breathe! A
simple way to relax your mind and brain is to focus on breathing. An easy
exercise is box breathing. You will breath in for 4 counts, hold for 4 counts,
breath out for 4 counts and hold for 4 counts. With children do counts of 3. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhRCjkhQrEzzAkO8vRR3KrwFzWxJ90FUVNE6QXBStdsCNcUmSaqWl38yH_bzhVzU2K6-gJYmFR10Vk-1Nl5HS-FRMXtJXaWnljzTfhdU0JrwCUPSihamjdQFPrAo0WW6-M-hnpWTNKi4/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhRCjkhQrEzzAkO8vRR3KrwFzWxJ90FUVNE6QXBStdsCNcUmSaqWl38yH_bzhVzU2K6-gJYmFR10Vk-1Nl5HS-FRMXtJXaWnljzTfhdU0JrwCUPSihamjdQFPrAo0WW6-M-hnpWTNKi4/" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Meditate,
there are many apps such as CALM that will help teach and guide you to slow
your mind down and reset<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sleep. Are
you sleeping well? 8-9 hours a night? Have you set up good sleeping hygiene
with a cool, dark room with no phones or EMF devices in it? Do you have a
regular sleeping schedule? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Eating well.
Are you eating on the run or taking time to eat and enjoy and chew your food
with no distractions? Are you chewing your food for proper digestion? Taking a
digestive enzyme, digestive bitters or lemon water after a few bites of your
meal with greatly enhance your absorption of key nutrients such as iron,
magnesium and zinc which are often depleted in many children and adults. Eat
whole foods and refrain from packaged chemical ingredients. JUST EAT REAL FOOD!
Avoid sugar and processed foods. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Water
intake. Many people are not consuming enough water, out bodes need 3-4 liters
per day for healthy cells. Low water intake will make you tired, sore, foggy
brained and constipated. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Bowel
movements. Are you regular? Meaning 2-3 bowel movements per day within 8 hours
after a meal? Refer to the Bristol poop chart to see if your bowel movements
are healthy. Many people are depleted in magnesium and other key nutrients and
probiotics that affect bowel movements and gut health. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0hL_EMMMGjsqLZ4PfaMXdrXwvAIxdvbrgok2ihGvE_nJ9LlQeH8ydchFjU1uBtW8BD38b5BkMgTxOVPxMNt91Qq0Tox1eV5wS7PLYA04krO7kg6OJEYluzL6cW9ghbP7B5fPyUZipZU/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="165" data-original-width="305" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0hL_EMMMGjsqLZ4PfaMXdrXwvAIxdvbrgok2ihGvE_nJ9LlQeH8ydchFjU1uBtW8BD38b5BkMgTxOVPxMNt91Qq0Tox1eV5wS7PLYA04krO7kg6OJEYluzL6cW9ghbP7B5fPyUZipZU/" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Move your
body. Start with a 10 min walk or some form of exercise, put it in your
calendar and make it an appointment and build to 30 min per day. Chiropractic
care can help you to move your body and help you feel better physically and
emotionally. Many patients state they feel emotionally better after an
adjustment. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Joelle Johnson
BSc, DC, FICPA is currently talking her certification in childhood and
adolescent neurodevelopment and is located at Family First Chiropractic and
Wellness, 142 Erickson Drive, Red Deer. T4R2C3 403-347-3261
www.family1stchiro.ca</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Family First Chiropractic and Wellnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585347816219973886noreply@blogger.com0142 Erickson Dr, Red Deer, AB T4R 2C3, Canada52.2662814 -113.773947327.074307269920332 -148.9301973 77.458255530079668 -78.6176973tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175227133797083045.post-6806030790675645632020-10-20T10:00:00.001-06:002020-10-20T10:00:05.514-06:00Headaches and Migraines <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQ3uvaCak2ELZavJN7tW7TXtOwpg1EZcQvGXDTlC0HxXEK4yi9vf4dHugD8OcGVf8Sns8mUaXVNn9RX7ixuONDmsSb5ewT9-spebkgbqu4Q8D8HU3lO1Zw14ljFxVOY5o_oeQ5lyb1Jg/s770/migraine-26th-march.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="436" data-original-width="770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQ3uvaCak2ELZavJN7tW7TXtOwpg1EZcQvGXDTlC0HxXEK4yi9vf4dHugD8OcGVf8Sns8mUaXVNn9RX7ixuONDmsSb5ewT9-spebkgbqu4Q8D8HU3lO1Zw14ljFxVOY5o_oeQ5lyb1Jg/s320/migraine-26th-march.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Migraines are the third most common disease in the world, currently ranked 7th as the most disabling disease. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Anything from bright screens, loud music or lack of food and water can all be triggers for one of these uncomfortable aches. They are so common that most people just accept them as a part of their life and pop a painkiller so that they can carry on with their day, rather than trying to find and address the cause.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Just because they are common does not mean they are normal. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Frequent or not, head or neck pain caused by migraines and tension headaches are not something to live with and endure. No one should feel miserable and irritable, desperately trying to find something to make them go away. Many headaches are caused by damaged structures around the neck like joints, ligaments, muscles and cervical discs, all of which have complex nerve endings. Our highly qualified and experienced chiropractors are trained to find, examine and correct the musculoskeletal problems that lead to headaches. They have several specific techniques which can help improve the function of the neck and make headaches and pain killers a thing of the past.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">If you like to discuss your headaches in further detail. Contact Dr. Elton Clemence at the clinic at www.family1stchiro.ca or call us at 403-347-3261 for consultation and to set up a time to have your spine and nervous system checked.</span></p>Family First Chiropractic and Wellnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585347816219973886noreply@blogger.com0142 Erickson Dr, Red Deer, AB T4R 2C3, Canada52.2662814 -113.773947323.956047563821151 -148.9301973 80.576515236178835 -78.6176973tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175227133797083045.post-59133298853575979382020-09-22T10:05:00.008-06:002020-09-22T10:05:00.418-06:00Returning To A Normal Life <p><span style="background-color: #73ff00;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBHjKIZ1BLkPE5ixIWNwBXL_p8PoHcS4eHRN92R5BllgfSMHVbf6DCthNvSp_8mDroEJL0J-n1ojEaLhchv3t53nKg8tJPFV3d4rveD9Q7GcrPTfynlnKNt3_dJCo4xxn-MJP_TdmHjZI/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="background-color: #73ff00; color: black;"><img alt="" data-original-height="308" data-original-width="744" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBHjKIZ1BLkPE5ixIWNwBXL_p8PoHcS4eHRN92R5BllgfSMHVbf6DCthNvSp_8mDroEJL0J-n1ojEaLhchv3t53nKg8tJPFV3d4rveD9Q7GcrPTfynlnKNt3_dJCo4xxn-MJP_TdmHjZI/" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="background-color: #73ff00;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 15pt;"><span style="background-color: #d9ead3;"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For many of us, the past few months have been spent in the
comfort of our homes. Away from work, friends and family, at a much slower pace
than before. But, with restrictions beginning to tentatively lift, some people
may be feeling a little anxious about returning to normal life.</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Calibri Light"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 15pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" lang="EN-CA" style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lockdown has been
difficult on our bodies, both physically and mentally. That's why at Family
First Chiropractic, are doing everything possible to support people who are
struggling. This is the time to focus on our health and come out of lockdown
fitter than before. Here are some tips on how to navigate through this
season of change:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 15pt; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span face=""Bahnschrift SemiBold","sans-serif"" lang="EN-CA" style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 1.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Maintain new-found good habits<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 15pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" lang="EN-CA" style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We all had the opportunity
to break the cycle, adopt new habits, behaviors, learn a new skill or take up
a hobby during lockdown. As we start to return to normal, life will get busy
again. Then again taking care of your health is usually the bottom of the
priority list. Lets try to maintain some of the positive habits from lockdown,
whether that's exercising or cooking healthy meals at home, keep your health
priority, and you will reap the rewards in the long-term. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 15pt; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span face=""Bahnschrift SemiBold","sans-serif"" lang="EN-CA" style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 1.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Listening to and honoring your body<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 15pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" lang="EN-CA" style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Prioritize what's best
for your body. Embrace rest days and gentle movement. Keep going on walks, take
breaks from work to stretch for 10 minutes and try to end most nights with a
gentle yoga flow. It's important to listen to your body and give it what it
needs. Your body will thank you for it, especially when the world returns to
its usual hustle and bustle. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 15pt; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span face=""Bahnschrift SemiBold","sans-serif"" lang="EN-CA" style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 1.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Meeting family and friends<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 15pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" lang="EN-CA" style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Meeting loved ones we
haven’t seen for weeks, except virtually, is likely to be the first thing many
of us will want to do. Make the most of this opportunity to spend more time
than ever with friends and family, and value it. Continue to love, appreciate
and embrace the great outdoors, meet up for walks and bike rides.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 15pt; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span face=""Bahnschrift SemiBold","sans-serif"" lang="EN-CA" style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 1.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Getting life back on track<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 15pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" lang="EN-CA" style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Getting our lives back
on track after lockdown will be both exciting and daunting for many of us.
While we will find ourselves needing to embrace new ways of living and working,
it’s important to stay positive and view the lifting of lockdown as one step on
the road back to how we wish to live.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 15pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" lang="EN-CA" style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Remember, for you to
be your best self with your family, friends and work during a time like this,
you need to take care of number one. It's difficult to embrace lockdown
restrictions being lifted if you are tired, in pain or unable to
focus. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 15pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" lang="EN-CA" style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">At Family First our
aim is to make a meaningful and lasting impact on your health and quality of
life by relieving you of pain and enabling you to live your life to it’s fullest.
We believe in natural healing and the body's ability to heal itself. By gently
realigning your spine over time and thereby reconnecting and maintaining the
integrity of your nervous system, healing takes place. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; line-height: 18pt; margin-bottom: 15pt;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" lang="EN-CA" style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Our goal is to get you
feeling and moving better as quickly as possible, by fixing whatever is causing
your pain, so that you can get back to doing the things you want or need to do.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 4;"><span face=""Bahnschrift SemiBold","sans-serif"" lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 1.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Relieve pain. Live life to the full. </span><o:p style="background-color: #73ff00;"></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 4;"><span face=""Bahnschrift SemiBold","sans-serif"" lang="EN-CA" style="color: #4d4d4a; font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 1.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 4;"><span face=""Bahnschrift SemiBold","sans-serif"" lang="EN-CA" style="color: #4d4d4a; font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 1.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" lang="EN-CA">Dr.
Elton Clemence is a Chiropractor at Family First Chiropractic and Wellness,
located at 142 Erickson Dr, Red Deer AB. </span><span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://www.family1stchiro.ca/"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">www.family1stchiro.ca</span></a></span><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" lang="EN-CA"> 403-3473261 to book an
appointment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p></p>Family First Chiropractic and Wellnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585347816219973886noreply@blogger.com0142 Erickson Dr, Red Deer, AB T4R 2C3, Canada52.2662814 -113.773947323.956047563821151 -148.9301973 80.576515236178835 -78.6176973tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175227133797083045.post-19865869452975163152020-08-28T08:00:00.010-06:002020-08-28T08:00:02.766-06:00Heat vs. Ice<p> </p><h1 style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d324d; font-family: Raleway, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 40px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 0.2em;">Heat vs. ice: which works best for treating injuries?</h1><span style="font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">Heat vs. Ice … It may sound like the title of an upcoming blockbuster movie, but it’s a question most active people have mulled over during their life after they’ve sustained an injury. Like most dilemmas, there isn’t really an easy answer to this question. Whether to treat an injury with a hot pad or an ice pack depends largely on the situation.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><h2 style="border-bottom: none; border-left-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-top-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(75, 139, 138) !important; font-family: Raleway, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 27.2px; line-height: 1.45em; margin: 0.2em 0px; min-height: 0px;">Ice</h2><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #6ca2b1; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 20.8px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-top: 18px;">How cooling an injury works</h3><span style="font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">Applying ice or a cold pack works by reducing blood flow and pain sensation to a particular area. Cooling an injured area, especially a tendon or joint, can reduce inflammation and swelling that causes pain.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #6ca2b1; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 20.8px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-top: 18px;">When is it best to apply ice to my injury?</h3><span style="font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">Ice is meant to calm down damaged surface tissues that are inflamed, red, hot and swollen. Think of icing as a way to simply dull the pain, and reduce inflammation, nothing more or nothing less. Ice therapy is most beneficial in the first 24-72 hours of sustaining an injury.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">After you’ve sustained your injury, you should aim to apply ice to the inflamed area as soon as possible.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">Use cold therapy for short periods of time, several times a day.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">It’s important not to treat an area with ice for too long. Ten to fifteen minutes is fine, but no more than 20 minutes of cold therapy should be used at a time.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">Also, don’t cool an area to the point where you are shivering. If you are already shivering, you should discontinue applying ice until you warm up. The brain interprets an excess of cold as a threat and when the brain thinks there’s something wrong going on it may actually amp up your area of pain as a defense mechanism.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #6ca2b1; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 20.8px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-top: 18px;">How to apply cooling therapy</h3><span style="font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">Before you apply ice or a cooling pack to the injured area, always make sure there is some sort of barrier between the ice and your skin. Whether it be a Ziploc bag or a washcloth, it’s imperative that the barrier exists. Applying ice directly on the skin can cause damage to the skin and tissues. </span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><h2 style="border-bottom: none; border-left-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-right-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); border-top-color: rgb(221, 221, 221); box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(75, 139, 138) !important; font-family: Raleway, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 27.2px; line-height: 1.45em; margin: 0.2em 0px; min-height: 0px;">Heat</h2><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #6ca2b1; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 20.8px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-top: 18px;">How applying heat to an injury works</h3><span style="font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">Heat therapy works by improving circulation and blood flow to a particular area. Heating an affected area can soothe discomfort, increase muscle flexibility and help heal damaged tissue.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #6ca2b1; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 20.8px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-top: 18px;">When is it best to apply heat to my injury?</h3><span style="font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">Heat therapy is most effective for sore muscles, chronic pain and repetitive stress injuries. A comfortable, not scalding, heat can take the edge off symptoms like muscle aching and stiffness. Heat can be most beneficial 36-72 hours after the injury is sustained.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #6ca2b1; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 20.8px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-top: 18px;">How to apply heat therapy</h3><span style="font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">When applying heat therapy to a small, afflicted area you could use small heated gel packs or a hot water bottle.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">There are certain cases where heat therapy should not be used. If the area is bruised or swollen, it may be better to use an ice pack. Heat therapy also shouldn’t be applied to an area with an open wound.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">Heat therapy, unlike cold therapy, is most beneficial when used for long periods of time.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="font-family: "Open Sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">Minor stiffness can benefit with only 15 to 20 minutes of heat therapy. Moderate to severe pain can benefit from longer sessions of heat therapy lasting between 30 minutes and two hours.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-6v-KQIpSTW8-EsBrl8QiH8ICuCqgPqn6_Y6BLOSPcPwIcnAZz4_CrBAfyzM2Q4CXnIc0bJ99148sqXuVODhC_bMEZBpwDES_rpTkdDeo4yoGIyNs-xQNhyphenhyphenT_iAn3eCkBJUnMrnE2XM/s700/heat+vs+ice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="319" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU-6v-KQIpSTW8-EsBrl8QiH8ICuCqgPqn6_Y6BLOSPcPwIcnAZz4_CrBAfyzM2Q4CXnIc0bJ99148sqXuVODhC_bMEZBpwDES_rpTkdDeo4yoGIyNs-xQNhyphenhyphenT_iAn3eCkBJUnMrnE2XM/s640/heat+vs+ice.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span>Family First Chiropractic and Wellnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585347816219973886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175227133797083045.post-90690259270033219732020-08-20T09:00:00.014-06:002020-08-20T09:00:04.549-06:00Headaches and The Role Your Diet Plays<p><br /></p><span face="" style="font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">Migraines are one of the top disabilities in young adults across the globe. 14 per cent of the population suffers from migraines and like most aches and pains, we often tend to reach for quick fixes. Although things like pain meds, peppermint oil and manual therapies may help in the moment, it’s always better to tackle the source of the problem instead of just treating the symptoms. Rather than asking how you can get rid of pain, try asking why you’re experiencing it instead.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span face="" style="font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">Growing up, I believed headaches were normal as myself and everyone in my immediate family experienced them regularly. Now, as a chiropractor, I’ve realized that while some of us identify as “headache people," there are many lucky enough to rarely, if ever, experience headaches. The best explanation I’ve heard around this has been coined the “bucket theory." Imagine that within our brain we all have a bucket. When your bucket overflows, you experience a migraine and “headache people” tend to have particularly small buckets. So, what makes the bucket overflow? Can I increase the size of my bucket? First off, stimulus and inflammation contribute to “bucket overflow," and therefore, a migraine. Overstimulation can be caused by weather, pressure changes, stress, food or environmental intolerances, bright lights and noise, hormonal imbalances and musculoskeletal stressors. While we may not have control over things like the weather, or how bright the fluorescents in our workplace are, there are some things we can control. What many of us fail to realize is just how much of an influence the things we put into our bodies has on our wellbeing. When I ask a headache sufferer what their diet is like, the reaction I get is often shock for being asked that by their chiropractor. This is always one of the questions I ask because the food we eat influences our hormones, our pH, our mood, our energy and yes, our “buckets." </span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span face="" style="font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">To begin, we need to identify potential foods or environmental factors that could be overflowing your “bucket." By identifying and eliminating potential contributors, you can free up space in your “bucket," meaning you will be less sensitive to stimuli that can bring on a headache. The easiest way to do this is by tracking both your food and your headaches. Yes, this may be a tedious task, but it can be extremely helpful in identifying habits that you may not be aware of. I’ve had multiple patients identify their headache triggers with this step alone. When considering environmental factors, try noting down where you are when you begin to experience your headache symptoms. Remember to note details such as recently used cleaning and beauty products, chemical sprays and lighting at your workplace. When I was a teenager, I remember trying out a new shampoo with a distinct smell. I noticed I was experiencing nausea and headaches following showers. It was tracking this pattern that allowed me to identify that the shampoo was the culprit. </span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span face="" style="font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">When it comes to diet, most of us are creatures of habit and tend to eat similarly most days of the week. However, if you’re experiencing consistent headaches and you’ve not noticed any patterns with environment tracking, it’s a good idea to track food next. I typically suggest seven straight days of tracking all food and beverages along with headache symptoms. If you are a female suffering from headaches, be sure to also track your menstrual cycle. For many women, headaches coincide with menstruation due to low levels of progesterone and estrogen.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span face="" style="font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">Once you have tracked a full seven days of food and symptoms, it is time to start identifying patterns. For many migraine sufferers, the most common dietary culprits are amines, additives and chemicals. Dietary amines are a result of the breakdown of proteins in food and are found in many processed meats, aged cheeses, fermented foods and beverages like beer and wine and dried or very ripe fruits. It is thought that “headache people” lack the enzymes required to properly break down specific amines, so eliminating these foods for four weeks is often recommended. Now for some light at the end of the tunnel—the word amine is a category involving histamine, tyramine and a few others. That said, when you reach the reintroducing phase (after four weeks of elimination), I suggest researching which specific amines are present in the foods you find yourself reacting to and this will help you determine a more specific grouping to avoid instead of avoiding all amines.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span face="" style="font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;"> When it comes to chemicals and additives in food, we tend to be more familiar with these offenders because they’ve already been given a bad reputation. It’s not a coincidence that many headache sufferers also experience digestive issues, irritable bowels and skin irritations or rashes. Monosodium glutamate (MSG), aspartame, high sodium and nitrites are some of the more prominent triggers that would be good to avoid if you experience any of the above symptoms. MSG is not only found in restaurants and fast-food joints, but is a common additive to many sauces, canned veggies and soups you likely have in your fridge or pantry. Aspartame in diet soda is another common trigger I see. Nitrites are most commonly found in processed meats like bacon and deli items.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span face="" style="font-family: "open sans", serif; font-size: 16px;">Now that you have an idea of the common headache triggers, it’s time to begin tracking your food, identifying your problem ingredients and eliminating your triggers. Stay tuned for next month’s blog, “Five steps to identify and eliminate headache triggers.”<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJPtXUiS6um3ybaZ78dqnP5_YOmii_3tJRfIWfuqKWTL63csjtvqclX7-XtOEjO-zcO9Jo_nnJ-fiDfZoEOqFsTvuZaj9A8JWkgMGQ2_teEIVOfF7J0IKI2ywaJz9o8rTt0_Db30263No/s2000/headache.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJPtXUiS6um3ybaZ78dqnP5_YOmii_3tJRfIWfuqKWTL63csjtvqclX7-XtOEjO-zcO9Jo_nnJ-fiDfZoEOqFsTvuZaj9A8JWkgMGQ2_teEIVOfF7J0IKI2ywaJz9o8rTt0_Db30263No/s640/headache.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></span>Family First Chiropractic and Wellnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585347816219973886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175227133797083045.post-71439657493297233392020-08-18T09:00:00.003-06:002020-08-18T09:00:00.288-06:00Supportive Maintenance - Chiropractic Treatment Works<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<span lang="" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">A paper</span><span lang="" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"> presented at the
European Chiropractors' Union (ECU) convention underscores the advantages of
regular chiropractic care. They looked at how chiropractic maintenance
care (MC) could prevent new episodes of nonspecific low back pain or minimize
its impact. </span><span face="" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">The multi-center,
randomized clinical trial was conducted in Sweden, with patients provided with
either treatment at regular intervals, regardless of symptoms (MC), or
symptomatic treatment whereby patients were treated only when consulting for
pain. The MC group was provided with chiropractic care at one to three month
intervals.</span><span face="" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">This is an altogether
familiar scenario, in that most patients only go for chiropractic care when
they are in pain or when something is bothering them. Unfortunately, by the
time a patient recognizes their pain, the problem may have been there for some
time and damage has been done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If only
they would visit their chiropractor periodically, regardless of symptoms, a
point the study’s results make glaringly clear:</span><span face="" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">"The MC group consisted
of 163 subjects who reported 19.3 fewer days with bothersome LBP over the 12
month follow-up compared to the 154 subjects in the control group. The MC group
had an average of 7 visits during the study, compared to 5 visits in the
control group."</span><span face="" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span face="" lang="" style="color: black; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Let's Do the Math</span></strong><span face="" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">So, here's the math for
the average patient. Two extra visits to your chiropractor each year will
result in <b>almost 20 extra days without back pain</b>. For me, that works out
to about $4 per pain-free day ... I'll take it!</span><span face="" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">While monthly chiropractic
care can be very beneficial, it is clear that most people should be seeing
their doctor of chiropractic at least every two months or so. We all need to
understand a little regular scheduling could significantly improve our quality
of life. Imagine how many days of pain could be eliminated if everyone enjoyed
chiropractic at least every two months.</span><span face="" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">For my whole career I
have emphasized regular treatments and not chase pain. Don’t wait for small
problems to become big ones. The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a
pound of cure” is supported by these types of studies. </span><span face="" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="" style="background: white; color: #373737; font-size: 12pt;">To schedule your
first appointment or a maintenance treatment, please contact Family First
Chiropractic and Wellness.</span><span lang="" style="color: #373737; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
<span style="background: white;"><br />
Dr. Stephen Kelly is a Chiropractor at Family First Chiropractic and Wellness
with over 18 years of experience,located in Red Deer, AB.</span></span><span face="" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="" style="background: white; color: #373737; font-size: 12pt;">Call 403-347-3261
to book an appointment. </span><span face="" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Family First Chiropractic and Wellnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585347816219973886noreply@blogger.com0142 Erickson Dr, Red Deer, AB T4R 2C3, Canada52.2662814 -113.773947332.1382584 -155.0825408 72.3943044 -72.4653538tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175227133797083045.post-59659787266767932882020-08-04T09:00:00.000-06:002020-08-04T09:00:03.810-06:00 Common Myths About Chiropractic Treatment.<br />
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Many Canadians have questions about the role that
chiropractors play in the healthcare team, and what benefits chiropractic care
has on their health. We will go through some common myths in this regard.<o:p></o:p></div>
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1. Once you see a chiropractor you have to keep going
back This is false. When seeking care from a chiropractor, we will perform an
assessment including a history and physical examination to determine the cause
of the pain or dysfunction. From these observations, a diagnosis will be made
and the treatment plan developed in collaboration with the patient – according
to their needs and goals. The treatment plan will recommend a number of initial
visits to remedy the patient’s symptoms/ pain and scheduled re-evaluations as
necessary.. Depending on the patient and the condition, the recommended course
of care may vary. Ultimately, the decision to continue care is yours. As a
patient, if you have questions or concerns about care, you should feel
comfortable to ask the chiropractor for more information on the recommendations
made and address any concerns. The care plan should be part of a shared
decision-making between the patient and practitioner.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. Chiropractors are not ‘real’ doctors<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chiropractors are regulated in all 10 Canadian provinces,
and are designated to use the title “doctor” similar to physicians,
optometrists and dentists after completing the extensive Doctor of Chiropractic
degree program. Those professions who are recognized to use the “doctor” title
have extensive training in their area of expertise that allows them to be
diagnosticians – to provide a diagnosis.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. A medical doctor must refer you to a chiropractor In
all provinces in Canada, chiropractors are primary contact providers, which
means you can access them directly. Due to the extensive training of
chiropractors as diagnosticians, chiropractors will perform a comprehensive
assessment to help determine a diagnosis or clinical impressions. Depending on
the outcome, the chiropractor can discuss a course of care or refer to another
healthcare professional, as needed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. There is no evidence to support the effectiveness of
chiropractic care Chiropractic treatment is at times questioned on its
effectiveness. Yet, the chiropractic profession and others have invested
significant resources to build a robust body of evidence studying the impact of
manual therapies on musculoskeletal conditions. Spinal and joint manipulation
has been shown to be effective treatment for acute and chronic musculoskeletal
conditions, like back pain. In fact, spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is
recommended as first line intervention for back pain in numerous clinical
practice guidelines including the Bone and Joint Decade Task Force,, the
American College of Physicians and American Pain Society, as well as Britain’s
National Institute of Health and Care Excellence. Utilizing chiropractic
treatment as opposed to medications like opioids for pain can be beneficial.<o:p></o:p></div>
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5. Chiropractors can only treat back pain Chiropractors
are musculoskeletal experts and are trained in assessing, diagnosing, treating
and preventing biomechanical disorders that originate from the muscular,
skeletal and nervous system. In addition to the evidence that supports
chiropractic care in managing musculoskeletal complaints of the spine, there is
also evidence that it supports chiropractic management of the extremities,
headaches and even TMJ pain. Chiropractors are also able to provide lifestyle counselling about
nutrition, fitness and ergonomics among others that may be useful in managing
or preventing a variety of health conditions. The health of your
musculoskeletal system doesn’t just start with a healthy spine, you need to be
fully aware of your health to maintain a well-rounded healthy lifestyle!</div>
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6. Adjustments are painful<o:p></o:p></div>
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In general, adjustments or joint manipulations do not
hurt. In fact, many patients report immediate pain relief after chiropractic
treatment.. Patients may be nervous about the ‘cracking’ or popping sound that
may occur during an adjustment. The sound results from the release of gas from
the joint – this is a normal part of the adjustment and is perfectly safe.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Asking questions about your health and treatment options
is very important. You are a partner in your care and your participation is
critical to helping us provide the best care to meet your health goals.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If someone you know needs chiropractic care for pain
relief or just to function better, pass this along to them.<br />
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Don’t put things
off until they worsen. Take care of your body now and discover how chiropractic
can help you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dr. Stephen Kelly</div>
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Family First Chiropractic 403-347-3261</div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Welcome to part 3
of 3 of my posture series.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Now that you have
heard all about our decline in posture we need to make some changes. I
challenge you to try some of this re-education. You will feel better. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">We have a decline
in healthy posture at the speed of technology. Children and adults are showing
poorer posture. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">50.5% of
school-age children have poor posture! Over 50%! We have an epidemic!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Poor posture
decreases balance, coordination, self-confidence, and results in a poor
cognitive and emotional state. Posture distortion is unfortunately the new
normal, and we need to reverse this in the ‘digital age.’ <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Tech neck posture
at a 60-degree angle causes 60 pounds of force to the neck and upper back! Tech
neck causes digital dementia<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I strongly
recommend no tech under two and school-age children a maximum of 1 hour per
day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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posture rehabilitation in part 2 of the blog series and you can see it here<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take frequent posture breaks – extend your
head backward and arms back behind you. For every hour you are on a device you
need to take a 30-sec posture break<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do digital detoxes: decrease tech time;
monitor your screen time. Make 3 hours a day tech-free such as 1 hour in the
morning, 1 hour before bed, and 1 hour at dinner time with your family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Devices and
technology are part of our world, and we need to watch how we interact with
them. Poor posture and technology overuse affect our mood, sleep, increases our
anxiety, and cause us stress. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">As adults, we
developed our posture before technology; our children have always had the
technology, so it is up to us to teach them how to uses it correctly and to
monitor them on time and correct habits. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Dr. Joelle Johnson
practices at Family First Chiropractic and Wellness at 142 Erickson Drive, Red
Deer. www.family1stchiro.ca 403-347-3261<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Welcome back to
Part 2 of 3 of the pediatric posture epidemic. Now more than ever we need to
move. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">We have a decline
in healthy posture at the speed of technology. Children and adults are showing
poorer posture. This posture is the forward head tilt with an increased mid-back
curve called a hyperkyphosis.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Most hyperkyphosis
posture is postural; however, some are structural. When your trunk flexes forward
you have poor balance; this imbalance decreases your ability to regulate
movement properly. You will have a slower gait and a wider stance causing poor
coordination and balance. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">I strongly
recommend no tech under two and school-age children a maximum of 1 hour per
day. Our children are developing their nervous system and spines with
technology and are the first generation to have this from birth. Previous
generations have developed their posture and nervous system before
technology.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">We need children to spend at
least 2 hours a day physically playing, which activates their vestibular and
nervous system.</span></div>
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buttocks, shoulder blades, and head against the wall. Have your head in a
neutral position, not tipped up or down. Press you head straight into the wall
hold for 10 seconds and five reps per day <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Angels:</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> Stand with your
back against the wall with your heels, buttocks, shoulder blades, and head
against the wall. Have your head in a neutral position, not tipped up or down.
Move your arms from your sides, to over your head without taking them off the
wall. Do 10 per day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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contracting your shoulder blades, extend your hear up and back looking at the
ceiling, hold for 30 seconds. Do this for every 45 min to an hour that you are
as a computer or device<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Here is the link
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Dr. Joelle Johnson
practices at Family First Chiropractic and Wellness at 142 Erickson Drive, Red
Deer. www.family1stchiro.ca 403-347-3261<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Family First Chiropractic and Wellnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585347816219973886noreply@blogger.com0142 Erickson Dr, Red Deer, AB T4R 2C3, Canada52.2662814 -113.773947332.1450974 -155.0825413 72.3874654 -72.4653533tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175227133797083045.post-74411785789221117522020-06-30T09:30:00.000-06:002020-04-29T07:47:01.432-06:00Castor Oil Benefits<br />
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "var(--heading-font)" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Castor oil is a pale yellow liquid
extracted from castor seed Ricinus Communis. This wonderful oil is an
anti-inflammatory and antioxidant used for many centuries for its therapeutic
and medicinal benefits. It is not recommended to use these packs while
pregnant, discuss this with your care provider before use when pregnant. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "var(--heading-font)" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Castor oil can be used as a pack on
the abdomen and helps with many issues and ailments such as :<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "var(--heading-font)" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Constipation
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "var(--heading-font)" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Gall
bladder and liver inflammation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "var(--heading-font)" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Gastrointestinal
issues<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "var(--heading-font)" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Abdominal
inflammation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "var(--heading-font)" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Menstrual
disorders</span> </div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "var(--heading-font)" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Nerve
inflammation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "var(--heading-font)" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Sore
muscles <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "var(--heading-font)" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">How to Do a Castor Oil Pack<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "var(--heading-font)" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">You will need the following <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "times" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "times" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Hexane
free castor oil – organic if possible<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and dye-free wool or cotton flannel or organic material <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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container with lid –use a quart-size mason jar for storing the oil-soaked
flannel between uses<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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clothes, towels, and sheets – castor oil does stain<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pack/wheat bag/rice pack or heating pad <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "var(--heading-font)" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">How to
Use a Castor Oil Pack</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "times" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 14pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 14pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Cut a
large piece of cotton flannel and fold into thirds to make three layers. This
should cover the entire area you are wanting to treat such as your abdomen</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 14pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">2.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "times" , serif; font-size: 14pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Thoroughly
soak (but not completely saturate) the flannel in castor oil. I save the jar
since this is where I keep the flannel between uses, it may take some time for
the oil to soak into the flannel</span></div>
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remove and unfold the castor oil-soaked cloth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lying on an old towel or sheet, place the cloth on the desired body part.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with the wrap around pack or saran wrap and place the heating pack on top of
this. Less optimally, a plastic grocery bag can be used to prevent any oil from
getting on the heating pad. A hot water bottle, electric heating pad can
be used, but hot water bottles and rice packs may need to be reheated several
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back with feet elevated (I typically lie on the floor and rest my feet on the
couch) and relax for 30-60 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the desired time, remove the pack and return the flannel to the glass
container. Store in the fridge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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natural soap or a mix of baking soda and water to remove any castor oil
left on the skin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and rest. Make sure to drink enough water and stay hydrated after doing this to
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "times" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Dr.
Joelle Johnson from Family First Chiropractic and wellness is located at 142
Erickson drive, Red Deer, Alberta . </span><span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://www.family1stchiro.ca/"><span style="font-family: "times" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">www.family1stchiro.ca</span></a></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #323232; font-family: "times" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">
403-347-3261<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Family First Chiropractic and Wellnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585347816219973886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175227133797083045.post-47094550927494572192020-06-23T09:30:00.000-06:002020-04-29T07:46:13.164-06:00How active and sedentary should my preschool child be? How much sleep is recommended?<br />
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<span lang="EN-CA">Exercise – at least 30 min </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA">Screen time – NONE</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA">Sleep time – 0-3 months 14-17 hours 4-11
months 12-16 hours a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>day </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA">Exercise – at least 180 min – 3 hours at
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<span lang="EN-CA">Screen time – NO MORE THAN 60 min- I
strongly recommend <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">NO TECH BEFORE TWO </b>years
of age </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA">Sleep time: 11-14 hours </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA">Exercise: at least 180 min – 3 hours at
least<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and 60 min of moderate to vigorous</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA">Screen time : NO MORE THAN<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>60 min</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA">Sleep time : 0-13<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>hours </span></div>
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rapid physical and cognitive development and a time during which a child’s
habits are formed Lifestyle </span><span style="font-size: 17.3333px;">behaviors</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> developed in early life can influence
physical activity levels and patterns throughout the life. Sedentary </span><span style="font-size: 17.3333px;">behaviors</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;">, whether riding motorized transport rather than walking or cycling,
sitting at a desk in school, watching TV or playing inactive screen-based
games are increasingly prevalent</span></span><i style="color: black; font-family: "Times Roman"; font-size: 13pt;"> </i><span style="font-family: "times roman";"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">and associated with poor health
outcomes Sleep time is also know to influence health outcomes and short sleep
duration is associated with overweight and obesity in childhood as well as
mental health issues amongst adolescents. Chronic insufficient sleep up to 7
years of age has been associated with increased adiposity in later childhood
and adolescence.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times roman";"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">There are recommendations to limit the exposure to
screens in young children in a number of countries such as Australia, Canada,
United States and New Zealand Sleep is essential for cognitive, physical and </span><span style="font-size: 17.3333px;">psycho social</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> development in young children.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times roman";"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Dr. Joelle Johnson B.Sc. , D.C. practices at Family
First </span><span style="font-size: 17.3333px;">Chiropractic</span><span style="font-size: 13pt;"> and wellness and focuses her practice on pediatric care,
prenatal and postnatal care. She is located at 142 Erickson Dr, Red Deer
403-347-3261<a href="http://www.family1stchiro.ca/" target="_blank"> www.family1stchiro.ca</a></span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "times roman"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Pediatric Posture epidemic <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Part 1 of 3 <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I have decided to
break this blog into 3 separate parts, the first to discuss the issue, the
following 2 will be the exercises and rehabilitation for improving your
posture. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">We have a decline
in healthy posture at the speed of technology. Children and adults are showing
poorer posture. This posture is the forward head tilt with an increased midback
curve called a hyperkyphosis. Most hyperkyphosis posture is postural; however some
are structural. When you trunk flexes forward you have poor balance; this
imbalance decreases your ability to regulate movement properly. You will have a
slower gait and a wider stance causing poor coordination and balance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">50.5% of
school-age children have poor posture! Over 50%! We have an epidemic!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Poor posture
decreases balance, coordination, self-confidence, and results in a poor
cognitive and emotional state. Posture distortion is unfortunately the new
normal, and we need to reverse this in the ‘digital age.’ <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Tech neck posture
at a 60-degree angle causes 60 pounds of force to the neck and upper back! Tech
neck causes digital dementia<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Digital dementia
is defined as non-Alzheimers dementia-like symptoms form the overstimulation of
devices and poor lifestyle habits. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">It causes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Understimulation of the Parietal lobe<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I strongly
recommend no tech under two and school-age children a maximum of 1 hour per
day. Our children are developing their nervous system and spines with
technology and are the first generation to have this from birth. Previous
generations have developed their posture and nervous system before
technology.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We need children to spend at
least 2 hours a day physically playing, which activates their vestibular and
nervous system. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Increased screen
time causes the following<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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time <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">How do we help
these children and adolescents? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Spinal alignment, chiropractic
adjustments<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to stimulate the spine and
the nervous system to function optimally <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Posture habit re-education<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Watch for the next
blog part 2 by Dr. Joelle Johnson Bsc, D.C., <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>from Family First Chiropractic and Wellness,
142 Erickson Drive Red Deer T4R3B3 </span><span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://www.family1stchiro.ca/"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">www.family1stchiro.ca</span></a></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 20.0pt;">Lack of tummy time can result in learning
delays and poor posture.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt;">We all want what is best for
our new precious bundle, but many babies hate tummy time. Why is tummy time so
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spinal muscles and their core muscles. As their core develops, so does their
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babywearing or holding baby upright. Tummy time is best on their stomachs,
lifting their head up against gravity. There are different ways to help a baby
who does not like tummy time, such as putting them on an exercise ball slightly
deflated and rocking them in different directions. The rocking assists growth
in the vestibular system, assisting neurological development. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a pillow on your chest elevates the baby and assists them with their visual
development, especially those babies who place their heads down as soon as they
are on their stomach.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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baby is positioned in utero can affect the neck and thus affect the child's
ability to extend the neck and to be able to do adequate tummy time. A
chiropractic assessment and gentle treatment can assist and determine if there
is a lack of extension in the neck and proper range of motion in your child’s
spine. You will also be given gentle stretches and exercises to do with your
baby to encourage proper neck movement and better tummy time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the prone position (lying on the stomach) is to lift the head and neck. At
first, they also raise the arms and legs. Even when it doesn’t look like
they’re getting anywhere, the muscles along the core of their body are strengthening.
Strong and well-toned core muscles are essential for alertness and attention.
Weak core muscles lead to slumped forward posture, poor tone, and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>school-age children, their heads resting on
desks or fists on their chin for support. These children will also show signs
of poor coordination. If their heads are drooping, you can bet their attention
is as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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strengthen, the child’s visual field evens out. When the muscles are weak, the
head bobbing that results blurs the images around them because they’re unable
to focus that quickly. When the muscles develop, the head bobbing decreases,
allowing the visual field to even out and become more clear. The eyes and the
neck then begin working together to locate objects and determine their
location. These developments are not only priming good vision in general, but
also visual tracking. Proper visual tracking improves reading skills and helps
children copy information from a book or whiteboard.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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brain to orient their position in relation to the ground when they are on their
tummies. While on their backs, gravity pulls on them in a way that prevents
most movement. On their stomachs, they can resist the pull of gravity by doing
things such as lifting the head and extremities, which activates the vestibular
system. The vestibular system is responsible for balance and coordination.
Children whose vestibular systems aren’t functioning correctly struggle with
coordination, discrimination of objects, and even self-regulation. This can
lead to behavioral problems, attention span issues, and a whole host of other
issues in the classroom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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D.C., focuses her practice on prenatal care, postnatal care, and pediatric chiropractic
care in Red Deer Alberta. <a href="http://www.familyfirstchiro.ca/">www.familyfirstchiro.ca</a> 403-347-3261 at 142 Erickson
Drive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u>Gut Health and Probiotics</u></div>
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2,500 years ago, ancient Greek physician Hippocrates said that ‘all disease begins in the gut’. Whilst we’ve since proven that isn’t strictly true, he was certainly onto something. Most people generally have a basic-to-good understanding of the relationship between good/bad nutrition, gut health, and overall health. What may surprise you, though, is how interlinked the gut and your mental health are.<br />
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Your gut influences around 70% of our immune system function, and 95% of our body’s serotonin is produced there too (this is the ‘happy’ hormone). If you’re eating a poor diet which is low in essential micro- and macro-nutrients such as probiotics, prebiotics and fibre, your gut biome will be disrupted, and so will all of the systems it supports. You’re likely to be more prone to sickness due to lowered immune system, and more mood and stress due to suppressed serotonin production. You’re also more likely to overreact to more nutrient-scarce food.<br />
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You are a walking, talking, microbial ecosystem. Bet you’ve never heard that one before, but it’s true! Our bodies are host to trillions of microbes, fungi and viruses living all over you both inside and out, in every nook and cranny – they actually outnumber your human cells 3 to 1. One of the most crucial colonies of microbes in our bodies lives within our gut; this is called the ‘microbiome’ or ‘microbiota’, and it helps to control your blood sugar, cholesterol, metabolism, absorption of nutrients, influences your bone strength, and supports your immune system. This microbiome is delicately balanced for gut health, but it is also super sensitive to change, disruption and imbalance.<br />
The gut has been called ‘the second brain’, due to how closely it is linked to a wider physiology and the influence it has over it. This is in large part due to the positioning of the Vagus nerve, which run the entire length of your spine from brain to gut (this is one of the central nerves that chiropractic works to release tension on and improve communication across, too!). The neurons in our digestive systems exist in close proximity to these nerves, meaning that they are prone to influence our emotional state and vice versa. The most common example of this is the effect that stress has on the body. The ‘fight or flight’ response to stress, and all of the physiological reactions involved within that response, directly affects your microbiome and how well your gut works, which can trigger bowel issues. Such as people who suffer from IBS find that stress and/or anxiety.<br />
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So, whilst all disease may not begin in the gut, the gut certainly is very central to many of your bodily processes. Usually when something is going on in your body, your gut will be one of the first places to let you know about it. This also works in reverse; disrupting the natural balance of microbiota can have knock-on health and well being effects throughout the body. This is even true of the microbiota on your skin and elsewhere in and on your body. Important microbes can be affected by overusing antibiotics, hand sanitizers, bad diets and general ‘Western’ lifestyles.<br />
The takeaway from this? It’s of equal importance to take excellent care of both your gut and your mental health, as they coexist in symbiosis. You cannot affect one without the other experiencing disruption.<br />
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Here are some food groups you should pay attention to in order to keep your gut in healthy balance.<br />
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<b>Probiotics:</b><br />
Where to get it: We have our own dairy and soy free product of Pure Probiotics 123 in powder, or Encapsulated. You will get probiotics from Yogurt, kimchi, miso, sauerkraut, kefir, kombucha.<br />
Probiotics support your immune system and contribute to the health of your guts microbiome.<br />
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<b>Prebiotics:</b><br />
Where to get it: Onion, garlic, leeks, chicory, Jerusalem artichokes (prebiotic king), bananas, asparagus, olives, plums, apples, bran, and almonds.<br />
Prebiotics stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. It’s important to maintain a good balance of pro- and prebiotics, as they function in tandem with one another. Eating too much of one and neglecting the other can upset your gut (we told you it was sensitive!)<br />
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<b>Fibre: </b>Where to get it: fruit and vegetables, whole grains, pulses, beans and oats.<br />
Health experts are constantly banging on about fibre, but for good reason. Fibre slows down the breakdown of sugars found in carbohydrates, which helps to stabilise your energy levels. It also helps the absorption of water in the gut so that it keeps the bowel moving at a healthy pace (which, by the way, should be at least once a day). You should be getting at least 30g of fibre a day from a variety of sources, as there are different types of fibre which hold different properties within your gut.<br />
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<b>Cruciferous vegetables</b><br />
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Where to get it: Broccoli, cauliflower, sprouts, cabbage, turnips, collards, kale, bok choy.<br />
Cruciferous vegetables (brassicas) contain sulforaphane, which is a plant chemical currently being investigated for its anti-inflammatory properties.<br />
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For more information on gut health, or to schedule an appointment, please contact Family First Chiropractic and Wellness.<br />
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Dr. Elton Clemence is a Chiropractor at Family First Chiropractic and Wellness, located In Red Deer, AB 142 Erickson Dr ,<a href="http://www.family1stchiro.ca/">www.family1stchiro.ca</a> 403-347-3261 to book an appointment.<br />
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40% of people will suffer with sciatica in
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif;">Sciatica
is a term many people are familiar with as up to 40% of people will experience
it in their lifetime. According to the National Institute for Health and
Excellence. <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">What exactly is sciatica, what causes it and how can you prevent becoming one of them?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sciatica
is a name given to pain associated with irritation of the sciatic nerve, which
is a large bundle of nerves that travels from your lower back and sacrum down
the back of your leg. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sciatica
has a collection of symptoms that differ depending on your individual
presentation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sciatica
symptoms <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Typically,
the pain associated with Sciatica is a sharp shooting or burning pain that
travels down one leg anywhere from your buttock to your foot, it is commonly
combined with other symptoms such as: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Lower back pain <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Pins and needles and numbness <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Muscle weakness <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Is
Piriformis syndrome the same as Sciatica? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Piriformis
syndrome is a condition that may cause sciatica. Sciatica is due to compression
by a herniated disc causing lumbar radiculopathy. Piriformis syndrome is a
condition that causes sciatica nerve symptoms due to compression of the sciatic
nerve around the buttock and the hip. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">When
Sciatica is an emergency? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">In
rare cases Sciatica can be a sign of something worse, if you experience any of
the following symptoms it is important to go to the nearest hospital or call
911: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> You have sciatica in both legs <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> You have a weakness or numbness in both
legs that is severe and getting worse <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> You have any numbness in or around your
genitals and anus <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Your bowel or bladder habits are difficult to control, have increased in
urgency or feel (and this is not normal for you) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">What
causes sciatica? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sciatica
is caused by a compression to the sciatic nerve somewhere along its pathway
from the lumbar spine to the leg. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
chiropractor or medical professional can help you identify the cause of your
sciatica. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">According
to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) about 90% of cases
come from a herniated disc (“slipped disk”) in your lower lumbar spine. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">However,
soft tissue, and other joint injuries can also create inflammation around the
nerve along its pathway, irritating the nerve. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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can affect anyone of any age group, but peak presentation is in the 5th decade;
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Frequent bending, heavy lifting or twisting
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Whole body vibrations. Like operating machinery or long periods of driving. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sedentary
lifestyles can also contribute to developing back problems and associated
symptoms as well as general health, obesity and smoking. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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can you do to relieve sciatic pain? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Sciatica
can be self-resolving in 4-6 weeks but this is often aided by lots of
painkillers to moderate the pain. Patients usually don’t want to rely on
painkillers and want to find an alternative, or more natural ways to get
better. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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vary from patient to patient, so Chiropractic treatment is designed for the
individual's unique history and current symptoms. However, the overall goals of
treatment are to lessen nerve irritation symptoms by correcting spinal
misalignments, improve the health with home care exercises/stretches, and
advise any lifestyle changes to enhance the healing process. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Regular Chiropractic care to keeps our
bodies in motion. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Our body’s like to move, try to stay active
and avoid long periods of rest as this has been shown to increase pain. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Carry on with your normal activities as
much as possible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Gentle exercises and stretches of your legs
and back advised accordingly by your Chiropractor, start gradually and stop if
you feel increased pain. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Massaging out tight muscles can also help take pressure off and reduce pain. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">If
you are concerned about your back or sciatic pain, and would like an expert
opinion, please contact Family First Chiropractic (403) 347-3261,<a href="http://www.family1stchiro.ca/" target="_blank"> www.family1stchiro.ca</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">Dr
.Elton Clemence <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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First Chiropractic</span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Specific Spinal Adjustment is the Latest Development in the Science of Treating
Drug Addiction</span></b></span><span style="color: #454545; font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dr. Russell Surasky</span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span class="s3"><b><span style="color: #454545;">Triple
board certified neurologist Dr. Russell Surasky is pioneering this procedure at
a New York Based Treatment Center.</span></b></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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NECK, N.J., Oct. 14, 2019 </span></span><br />
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">A
chiropractic college and a long-established outpatient addiction treatment
program have entered a unique partnership to offer spinal adjustments for
reducing pain and improving brain/nervous system function in patients
recovering from drug and alcohol dependency – an approach some experts are
calling a "major leap forward" in the science of addictive care, says
neurologist and addiction medicine specialist Dr. <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2608324-1&h=3922727018&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drsurasky.com%2F&a=Russell+Surasky"><span class="s4"><span style="color: #e4af0a;">Russell Surasky</span></span></a>. </span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">The
pioneering agreement between New York Chiropractic College and the
multi-center, New York-based Bridge Back to Life will provide a specific form
of spinal adjustments in addition to cutting edge medications to help their
patients heal from addiction. "Clinical research findings have shown that patients
in treatment from addiction who receive certain types of spinal adjustments
have higher rates of recovery than those who undergo only standard addiction
therapies" says Dr. Russell Surasky, who serves as medical director of
Bridge Back to Life.</span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">"I
truly believe that this agreement with the College will serve as a national
model for drug rehabilitation centers throughout the country," Dr. Surasky
concludes. "Not only can spinal adjustments reduce the chronic pain issues
that may have led patients into drug addiction in the first place, but now we
also have evidence that spinal adjustments actually accelerates the healing of
the brain from addiction."</span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">Dr.
Surasky refers specifically to a study, published in the prestigious journal
Nature, which shows that chemically dependent patients who received specific
spinal adjustments as part of their treatment in recovery reported "less
drug cravings and fewer mental health symptoms," Dr. Surasky notes.
"Most significantly, 100 percent of the study patients who received
chiropractic care completed the inpatient program, while about half of those
who did not receive spinal adjustments dropped out prior to completion."</span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">One
of the most important indicators for a patient's success in recovery is the
ability to remain in treatment, Dr. Surasky emphasizes. "A 100% retention
rate in an addiction treatment program is, frankly, unprecedented."</span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">The
neurological pathways involved in addiction are complex and still not
completely understood, but research and clinical experience indicate that it is
the brains limbic system which becomes hijacked by drugs such as opiates and
alcohol. The limbic system is an area of the brain that is located near the
brainstem but also extends into the upper cervical spine. "The limbic
system has widespread connections throughout the brain and is the most powerful
driver of human behavior. The limbic system of the brain is precisely the
region that gets hijacked by drugs of abuse, thereby perpetuating patients'
cravings to keep using these drugs," Dr. Surasky explains.</span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">The
atlas bone (C1) at the top of the neck is what protects the limbic system and
brain stem. When this Atlas bone of the neck is out of alignment it can have
far reaching effects on the function of the brain and its limbic system. Safe,
painless adjustments to the upper cervical spinal bones can help normalize the
brain's limbic system.</span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">According
to Dr. Surasky "Cutting Edge Research done by Dr. Raymond Damadian
(inventor of the MRI machine) has show that misalignments at the top of the
neck cause disruptions in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid." The brain is
bathed in cerebrospinal fluid (csf) and the brain depends on CSF to carry away
the iron deposition that builds up from normal brain metabolism. If a
misalignment exists at the junction between the Atlas bone (C1) and the skull
this could hinder the drainage of CSF. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">Mounting
evidence that "gentle specific spinal adjustments of the upper cervical
spine" can help reset and restore normal function to the brain. </span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">Chiropractic
treatment can help so many things. Give us a call to find out how we can help
you. </span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">Dr.Stephen
Kelly </span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">Family
First Chiropractic</span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<a href="http://www.family1stchiro.ca/" style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">www.family1stchiro.ca</a></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">403-347-3261</span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Family First Chiropractic and Wellnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585347816219973886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175227133797083045.post-47619430964636090502020-02-25T09:30:00.001-07:002020-02-25T09:30:16.433-07:00CranioSacral Therapy and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder<br />
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Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that may be experienced by anyone who has
undergone a traumatic event. PTSD occurs when the body/mind has not yet
recognized that a traumatic event is over. As a result, the body's sympathetic
nervous system (fight/flight) is activated and the body responds by
continuously mobilizing muscles and other body systems for defense and/or
numbing (a freeze response).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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therapists have been treating people with PTSD for many years now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Upledger Institute has done studies with
Vietnam veterans as well as Gulf War Veterans with very positive results.
(http://www.upledger.org/programs/ptsd-relief.php).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But it is not only war that can cause PTSD
any trauma can leave a lasting effect on the body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">CranioSacral
Therapy is an alternative approach to the treatment of PTSD involving gentle,
non-invasive touch that supports the self-correcting ability of the body.
Craniosacral Therapy works to support the part of the body that surrounds and
protects the brain and spinal cord. Craniosacral Therapy acknowledges that
emotions can become locked in the body's connective tissues as emotional
memories and emotional pain. A CranioSacral therapy approach can help release
the energy the body may have retained after a traumatic physical or emotional
experience. A Craniosacral Therapy session is deeply relaxing to the body's
central nervous system as the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest)
is activated and balanced. In a parasympathetic state the body decreases
production of the stress hormones linked to sleep and digestive problems and a
suppressed immune system. It becomes easier for people receiving Craniosacral
Therapy to remain more calm and focused.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">Jeannette Raskin practices at Family First Chiropractic, 142
Erickson Drive, Red Deer, Alberta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>403-347-3261. </span><span lang="EN-CA"><a href="http://www.family1stchiro.ca/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">www.family1stchiro.ca</span></a></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">. </span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />Family First Chiropractic and Wellnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585347816219973886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175227133797083045.post-22493153803295310912020-01-28T09:30:00.000-07:002020-01-28T09:30:02.884-07:00Is it Time for A New Mattress <br />
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<span lang="EN-CA"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The value of a
good night sleep goes far beyond the price of a new mattress. Here are some
things to consider when purchasing a mattress. Your back will thanks you!</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Quality of sleep has definite
impact on quality of life, interactions socially or with family, and most
importantly your general mood. Sleep deprivation is not only lack of sleep. It
is also the quality of sleep throughout the night. Waking up every couple of
hours effects the quality of sleep. At the work place Sleep deprivation can
lead to decreased productivity, increased sick days, and increased risk of
injury due to poor response time and accuracy.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Back pain can also be
attributed to a poor night’s sleep. British Chiropractic Association (BCA)
study in 2011 reported that 41% woman and 36% men claimed that back pain
contributed to their back lack of sleep. If you’re consistently woken up with
neck and/or back pain? You want to examine the quality of your mattress. The
average night’s sleep is eight hours (one third of a day), one sleeps for one
third of one’s life. If you life, say, 75 years, that’s 25 years asleep, or
9,125 days. This clearly is a reason why your mattress plays such an important
role in maintaining your musculoskeletal (MSK) health. Here are some Tid Bits
when purchasing a new mattress.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> 1 – Beds tend to deteriorate after ten years. So, if you
are waking up with a sore neck or back on repeated occasions, and mattress is
over ten years old, consider buying a new mattress.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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better when compared to soft mattresses. Studies show that the quality of sleep
can improve by 55% and back pain decrease by 48%.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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can be associated with quality of sleep.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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quality of sleep by reducing early morning awakening and enhancing a deeper
sleep.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> 5 – Soft mattresses decrease excessive compression forces on
your joints. However, mattresses that are firm help maintain proper posture.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Keep in mind that each
individual has a different body type. Saying this, take the time to try out the
bed before buying and see if it’s right for you. Make sure you explore all the
options and do the research to meet your specific needs. A good night’s sleep
will ensure you can continue your daily activities and quality of life.
Consider these tips before your purchase of your next mattress. Your back
depends on it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Dr. Elton Clemence D.C.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Family First Chiropractic and Wellnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585347816219973886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175227133797083045.post-70136937145086426442020-01-14T09:30:00.001-07:002020-01-14T09:30:02.628-07:00Want to Fall Asleep Faster?<br />
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">Military pilots use this hack to sleep anywhere in 2
minutes or less.</span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">If
it works for people in combat zones, it'll work </span></span><span style="color: #454545;">for
most of us. </span><span style="color: #454545;">During
WWII, though, the U.S. military quickly got hip to the fact that if fighter
pilots didn't get sleep, their poor decisions had dire consequences.
Their mishaps included errors that resulted in their being shot down--or
shooting down guys on their own side. </span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">So
the military brought in naval ensign to test a scientifically
designed method of "teaching" sleep.</span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">The
relaxation hack Winter designed worked: After just six weeks of practice,
96 percent of pilots could fall asleep within 120 seconds. Even with
distractions like gunfire in the background. Even after drinking coffee. Even
sitting up.</span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_-sLTSEaOrXZWxHIj_FOvTA6C9ERBFHJtOziAuhM8HDbMpSxixNJZ9UPbmPlRgx-UHzqJMloBzz2uED0pnJMLlGSLTdcXSa-_JcX31FOhCP0omH_G86e3mjlNu-N8dYPjIhMKbjCEuA/s1600/sleep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="600" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_-sLTSEaOrXZWxHIj_FOvTA6C9ERBFHJtOziAuhM8HDbMpSxixNJZ9UPbmPlRgx-UHzqJMloBzz2uED0pnJMLlGSLTdcXSa-_JcX31FOhCP0omH_G86e3mjlNu-N8dYPjIhMKbjCEuA/s320/sleep.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">Here's
how to do it:</span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">1.
Get into a comfortable position.</span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">Get
into the most comfortable position that's feasible (i.e., lean your seat back
if you're in your car; find the most comfortable chair in the conference room
if you're napping at work).</span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">2.
Relax your face. </span></span><span style="color: #454545;">This
is key to the whole thing. You have 43 muscles in your face, and they're a big
part of how your body knows whether you're stressed. When you fully relax your
face, you send a physiological signal to your body that all is well. It's safe
to sleep. </span><span style="color: #454545;">So
close your eyes and relax your whole face: forehead, cheeks, tongue, and jaw.
Let it all go slack. You'll notice as you do this that your breathing naturally
starts to deepen and slow. </span><span style="color: #454545;">Now
make sure your eyes are fully relaxed. You have six muscles in your eye
sockets; feel them all go limp.</span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">3.
Drop your shoulders. </span></span><span style="color: #454545;">Let
them get heavy, and then let them go completely, as if they were falling
down toward your feet. Let the back of your neck relax and go limp. Take a
deep breath and let it out slowly, releasing any remaining tension there (most
people store most tension in their shoulders, necks, and jaws). </span><span style="color: #454545;">Now
your arms: Feel them get heavy and relax, starting with your dominant side. If
you're right-handed, start with your right bicep and feel it relax. If it's
not, tense it fully and then let it go slack. Repeat the process with your
hands.</span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">4.
Let your legs go limp. </span></span><span style="color: #454545;">Feel
your right quad sinking down, getting heavier and heavier. Next your right
calf, ankle, and foot. Repeat on the other side.</span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">5.
Clear your mind for 10 seconds. </span></span><span style="color: #454545;">Now
that you've fully relaxed your body, all it takes to fall into a deep sleep is
to turn your brain off. (This is like that moment after you switch your iPhone
off when it takes another few seconds for it to fully power down.)</span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">What
you really want to avoid are any thoughts that involve
movement ("I've got to pick up that drycleaning
tomorrow"; "Did I remember to put out the recycling?"). These
thoughts actually prompt involuntary movement in your body. </span></span><span style="color: #454545;">First,
we want you to fantasize that it is a warm spring day and you are lying in the
bottom of a canoe on a very serene lake. You are looking up at a blue sky with
lazy, floating clouds. Do not allow any other thought to creep in. Just
concentrate on this picture and keep foreign thoughts out, particularly
thoughts with any movement or motion involved. Hold this picture and enjoy it
for 10 seconds.</span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">In
the second sleep-producing fantasy, imagine that you are in a big, black,
velvet hammock and everywhere you look is black. You must also hold this
picture for 10 seconds.</span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">The
third trick is to say the words "don't think . . . don't think . . . don't
think," etc. Hold this, blanking out other thoughts for at least 10
seconds.</span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">And
that's it. When you have a fully relaxed body and a mind that's still for
10-plus seconds, you will fall asleep. </span></span><span style="color: #454545;">Remember
that the pilots practiced the method over and over, and 96 percent of them
achieved success after six weeks of practice. These weeks of practice are a
worthwhile investment, because once you have it down, you can nap and sleep
anywhere, which will dramatically improve your quality of life. </span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">Chiropractic
treatments can also relieve stress and pain that is disturbing your sleep. It’s
quite common for problems to be worse at night when you are trying to fall
asleep. Give us a call if this is happening to you. </span></span><span style="color: #454545;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="s2"><span style="color: #454545;">Dr.
Stephen Kelly practices at Family First Chiropractic in Red Deer, AB. Call the clinic today to make an appointment, 403-347-3261 or visit our website </span></span><a href="http://www.family1stchiro.ca/" style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">www.family1stchiro.ca</a></div>
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Family First Chiropractic and Wellnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585347816219973886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175227133797083045.post-43113352286427573462019-12-31T09:30:00.000-07:002020-03-05T13:55:20.316-07:00What can you do to help with Sciatic pain?<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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will certainly help decrease nerve pain by stimulating the muscles by having
the glutes worked on and the posterior leg. With increased circulation it will
temporarily help your first visit<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>but
going regularly it has long term beneficial effects especially for those who
plan to do lots of driving or has a stressful work situation that is mentally
and physically draining. Following after massage a hot bath with epsom salts is
great. Having two cups added to your water will have the magnesium absorbed
into your skin to help soaking for 10 to 20 min is ideal. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with hot and cold is another way to help ease sciatic pain. The heat relaxes
the muscles and the cold will help decrease the inflammation down, and numb the
pain. Making sure not to have the cold on for more than 20 min several times a
day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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gentle exercises and stretching techniques It will help lower the chances of
requiring injury and inflammation following. Keeping the core strong and
stretching of the posterior leg muscles such as hamstring will also help. Yoga
is another option to help with strengthening the muscles and helping
corresponding areas that will ease sciatic pain. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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laying on back keeping one leg to the ground, having one knee come towards your
chest grasping below the knee as you hold to chest and lifting that leg as you
take your hands and hold leg to upright position towards the ceiling and hold
for 30 seconds, releasing leg and doing the opposite leg will help. Chair yoga
is another best option especially for the elderly or to be in seated position
on chair and extend leg to stretch the hamstring muscles and alternating sides
is a excellent way to ease sciatic and a good tool to prevent from happening. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are tools to use in the comfort of your home and then applying to your regime
at home will keep you feeling balanced and restored, following with massage and
the use of a little bit of peppermint oil with moist hot towel to infuse will
be such an award after coming in and being cared for to melt off any emotional
stress that you may be holding. </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<br />Family First Chiropractic and Wellnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585347816219973886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7175227133797083045.post-82958075863917849502019-12-03T09:30:00.000-07:002019-12-03T09:30:09.461-07:00'Chemical Burns' Seen as Possible Cause of Vaping Lung Damage <br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 15.0pt;">Lung
injuries from vaping probably result from direct toxicity or tissue damage
caused by noxious chemical fumes.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 15.0pt;">"We were not surprised by what we
found, regarding toxicity," Brandon T. Larsen, MD, PhD, a surgical
pathologist at the Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, and a national expert in
lung pathology.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 15.0pt;">"We have seen a handful of cases,
scattered individual cases, over the past two years where we've observed the
same thing, and now we are seeing a sudden spike in cases.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 15.0pt;">To learn more about the pathology of
vaping-associated lung injury, Larsen and colleagues studied lung biopsy
specimens from 17 patients (13 men; median age, 35 years) who reported vaping
and who were suspected of having associated lung injuries. Most (71%) of the
patients vaped with <a href="https://reference.medscape.com/drug/cannabis-ganja-marijuana-343687" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: #5757a6; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">marijuana</span></a> or cannabis oils.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 15.0pt;">All
of the lung biopsy specimens revealed "patterns of acute lung injury”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 15.0pt;">The
researchers saw no histologic or radiologic evidence of tissue damage resulting
from an accumulation of lipids such as mineral oils, which until now have been
a suspected cause of vaping-linked lung injuries.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 15.0pt;">“It seems to be some kind of direct
chemical injury, similar to what one might see with exposures to toxic chemical
fumes, poisonous gases and toxic agents," </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 15.0pt;">More than 800 lung injury cases have been
linked to vaping during the past several months, and at least 12 patients in 10
states have died.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 15.0pt;">Some
states have temporarily banned the sale of e-cigarettes or the flavored liquids
used in the products, pending health investigations. The American Lung
Association says e-cigarettes are not safe and can cause permanent lung injury
and disease.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 15.0pt;">"Everyone should recognize that vaping
is not without potential risks, including life-threatening risks, and I think
our research supports that."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>"It would seem prudent based on our observations to explore ways to
better regulate the industry and better educate the public, especially our
youth, about the risks associated with vaping."</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 105%;">Adolescent years are times
of important brain development. Brain development begins during the growth of
the fetus in the womb and continues through childhood and to about age 25.
Nicotine exposure during adolescence and young adulthood can cause addiction
and harm the developing brain<span style="background: white; color: #333333;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 105%;">E-cigarettes are very popular
with young people. Their use has grown dramatically in the last five years. Today,
more high school students use e-cigarettes than regular cigarettes. The use of
e-cigarettes is higher among high school students than adults.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 15.0pt; line-height: 105%;">The following is a great tip
sheet on how to talk to your kids about vaping/E-cigarettes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><a href="https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/documents/SGR_ECig_ParentTipSheet_508.pdf">https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/documents/SGR_ECig_ParentTipSheet_508.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Dr.
Stephen Kelly D.C.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Dr. Kelly practice at Family First Chiropractic located at 142
Erickson Dr in Red Deer. Call us today to book an appointment 403-347-3261<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><u><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #b6d7a8; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1pt none windowtext; color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; padding: 0in;"><a href="http://www.family1stchiro.ca/">www.family1stchiro.ca</a></span></u></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Pregnancy complications are part and parcel of your pregnancy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Most women get through their pregnancies very healthily - they manage
their <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">nutrition,<b> </b>exercise and
overall healthcare</span> both by themselves and with the help of healthcare
professionals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">CranioSacral Therapy offers women a very gentle
and effective way of <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">complementing the<b>
</b>natural work that their body is doing</span> as well as complementing the
work of Obstetricians, local Doctors and Midwives.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">When we look at pregnancy week by week, there are
many natural conditions that come and go as you progress through your
pregnancy. Conditions such as early nausea through to lower-back pain can all
occur during a healthy pregnancy. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">An area that is found especially later in the
pregnancy is discomfort in the legs or sciatica. I have found that the majority
of clients experience relief from these symptoms for weeks at a time following
a CranioSacral Therapy treatment. Probably one of the areas of most discomfort
in Pregnancy is <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">back pain - both of the
middle and upper back</span> - during the early stages of pregnancy, and lower
back during the later stages. The discomfort of back pain during pregnancy can
be effectively relieved by CranioSacral Therapy sessions.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jeannette Raskin
practices at Family First Chiropractic, 142 Erickson Drive, Red Deer,
Alberta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>403-347-3261.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1615572665"> </a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://www.family1stchiro.ca/">www.family1stchiro.ca</a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Massage Therapy has some pretty amazing benefits,
not only does it have a sedative, stimulating or even exhausting effect on the
nervous system depending on the type and length of massage. It also stretches
connective tissue ,improves it's circulation and nutrition and so breaks down or
prevents the formation of adhesion and reduces the danger of fibrosis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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doesn't stop there. It increases the number of blood cells, especially<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in cases of anemia. It is a wonderful
"mechanical cleanser" as I would like to put it. Stimulating lymph
circulation and hastening the elimination of wastes and toxic debris. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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someone looking to reduce stress and have an experience to restore balance for
the body and mind, make sure to book in for a 30 min 60 min or 90 min massage!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Massage available at Family First Chiropractic, 142 Erickson Drive, Red Deer, Alberta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>403-347-3261. </span><a href="http://www.family1stchiro.ca/"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">www.family1stchiro.ca</span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">.</span>Family First Chiropractic and Wellnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11585347816219973886noreply@blogger.com0142 Erickson Dr, Red Deer, AB T4R 2C3, Canada52.2662814 -113.7739473000000332.153013399999992 -155.08254130000003 72.3795494 -72.465353300000032