Dr. Anthony's Personal Weight Loss Journey with Blueprint Nutrition

Dr. Anthony's Personal Weight Loss Journey with Blueprint Nutrition

Dr. Casen is joined by Dr. Anthony who shares his weight loss journey over the past year (it was time to make a video, since many of our patients have taken notice!).

Thirty pounds down, Dr. Anthony applauds Blueprint Nutrition's "Trust Your Gut" program as the catalyst to helping him begin this weight loss journey, and provides a brief example of the plan, as well as his FIT Test results.

Both Blueprint's "Trust Your Gut" and FIT Test are available at our Westlake practice - and we recommend talking with your healthcare provider before beginning any weight loss plan of action.

For more information, please visit us today at http://www.druglessdrs.com to learn more about our services, including Peripheral Neuropathy and Breast Thermography.

Your New Year Detoxification Plan

Your New Year Detoxification Plan

Happy 2024, Everyone!

We are excited for what is ahead in the new year, and we are back with our annual Drugless Detox program. In the three videos that we have for you, we discuss what is involved with our protocol, common detoxification questions, and some encouragement, especially if this is your first detox.

Our goal is to help you every step of the way in this process, and if you have any questions, please email info@druglessdrs.com today!

We would also encourage you to read Dr. Bob’s Drugless Guide to Detoxification, as this has been a resource for thousands of individuals around the world.

When you come to visit us at our Westlake office, we would love to hear your goals for the year as well - especially health-related ones, as we would love to be part of that journey with you.

Celebrating Ten Years in Westlake!

Celebrating Ten Years in Westlake!

Let’s Celebrate!

Hello Everyone!

This month we are celebrating ten years at our Westlake office, and it has flown by! We wanted to take this moment and say THANK YOU to everyone we have been able to help, as well as our practice members who continue to refer people in their world to visit us for chiropractic, breast thermography, and personalized nutrition.

As a continue THANK YOU, we are having a special 10% discount in our Wellness Store (Westlake practice only) from March 20-March 30. Come on in, grab some nutrition, and snap a photo with us - we know, you’ll be glad you did!

Product Updates & Book Recommendations

Product Updates & Book Recommendations

Hi Everyone!

We have three short videos for you this month about product rebrands, name changes, and book recommendations.

First, Dr. Anthony shares about a product rebrand, including updated packaging from Omega Nutrition.

He then continues to share about a name change with one of our popular products from Gaia Herbs.

Lastly, Dr. Casen is here with a book that she highly recommends for each of our practice members to read.

As always, we appreciate each and every one of you - have a great month, and come and visit us in Westlake or Naples, Florida with Dr. Bob!

Optimal Immune Support

Optimal Immune Support

Dr. Anthony DeMaria shares about a healthy immune system.

Hello Everyone, 

Today we are talking to you about the immune system. 

During this time of the year, you want to make habits to boost your immune system and keep it where it's supposed to be. 

We would encourage you if you haven't been taking your vitamin D, to start taking your vitamin D. There's two ways that we do it in the office, the one is the liquid form where you put two drops of Bio-D-Mulsion Forte on your tongue every day from September to May, or we have it in a capsule form where you take one capsule a day of Zorex's D3-5000. 

Another great way to boost your immune system is to stay away from sugar. If you will be in a situation where there will be plenty of desert-based food, one of the things that we would recommend you say is just "I can't say yes to candy" and give it away, you don't need it, because what happens is when you're eating candy, your immune system's ability to fight the unfriendly stuff goes away. 

So one of the best ways to help support your immune system, stay away from sugar. Now, think of combating your immune system with soldiers to fight the war that's inside of you, and one of the good products to do that is a new one called IMMUNE PLUS. IMMUNE PLUS was created as Zorex's immune boosting product, so it can be used as a multiple vitamin, because it has a lot of things that you would see like A, C, D, E, some B vitamins, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, and then it's got a whole list of items that are used to boost the immune system, including quercetin, olive leaf, NAC, acetyl-L-carnitine, berberine, citrus bioflavonoids, and the list goes on. 

With this product, what you want to do is take something to help keep your immune system at its full potential. I would tell you, for maintenance, you could do three of these a day, if you're not feeling well you could do three with each meal. Whether you're using something like IMMUNE PLUS or any of our great immune boosting products, I would encourage you from now to the spring to be doing things proactively to help keep your immune system strong. 

A final thought, chiropractic adjustments are amazing for helping to keep your immune system strong. I regularly see people tell me when they started chiropractic care, they noticed that they didn't get sick like they used to. Keep up with your adjustments, stay away from sugar, take your immune support, we know you'll be glad you did.

Come and visit us in our Westlake, Ohio wellness store to purchase the products mentioned in this video. 

A Visit to The Chef's Garden in Huron, Ohio

A Visit to The Chef's Garden in Huron, Ohio

Hi Everyone!

For almost two years now, we have been partnering with The Chef’s Garden in Huron, Ohio, and always enjoy visiting their farmer’s market on the weekend during the summer.

On this visit, we were happy to see a new area of their expansive operation, and in the video below, we share more about how they incorporate regenerative farming practices to provide you with the best tasting, and most nutrient-dense vegetables that you can eat.

If you are interested in receiving their home delivery box, please visit this link, which takes you directly to their website.

Video:

We also invite you to share this blog with anyone who may be interested in learning more about chiropractic, nutrition, and breast thermography, which we offer at our Westlake, Ohio practice.

Helping Depression, Anxiety, and Memory Loss Naturally - Mental Health Tips

Helping Depression, Anxiety, and Memory Loss Naturally - Mental Health Tips

Hi Everyone!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and below is the transcript of Dr. Anthony and Dr. Bob’s discussion on mental health, and more specifically, Dr. Bob’s Drugless Guide to Mental Health, as a blueprint for this conversation:

It's been about a year since Dr. Bob's Drugless Guide to Mental Health has been out. And I know that there's been a lot of people that have really responded well to the information that's in the book.

So, Dr. Bob, let's talk a little bit about why is mental health and the mental health book now more important than ever?

- People are stressed, So the book itself is going to give individuals some basic ideas of what you can do to promote optimal health of living, because your brain is impacted by all these emotions and all of these stresses.

- Now, for those that are out there watching this, what are a couple of simple, easy tips that someone can do to help improve their mental health?

- Well, probably the number one that all of you could do is minimize stress. And this is kind of interesting. Let's say somebody asks you to do something you don't really want to do, like make 12 dozen cookies with pink frosting and sprinkles on top. That is just not a part of your passion. So you have to learn something. If somebody asks you to do something you don't want to do just say, "I can't say yes," with a smile. And they're going to say, what does that mean? It's NO, we have so many people, well intended to have family members help and support them. I'm not telling you not to, but it's stress. And let me give you the real reason what happens here. There are glands in your body called adrenal glands. Adrenal glands make adrenaline or adrenal hormones. Well, that's made in part by something called tyrosine. Tyrosine is a protein, it's an amino acid. Well, tyrosine is a natural anti-depressant. That's important for you to know that. But tyrosine and iodine make thyroid hormone. So a lot of people have depression, Dr. Anthony, and or anxiety, and not only are their adrenal glands tired, they have low thyroid with cold hands and cold feet. And then they have depression. We talk about that inside of the book and what you can do to help improve brain function.

- So Dr. Bob, what about a test and what tests might you recommend if someone's like, you know what? I really like to investigate more mental health, my own health, what could they do and why should they do it?

- Well, I'll tell you, one of the things that you could do is take your blood pressure sitting and then standing. And if your blood pressure drops from a sit to a stand, you may have adrenal gland involvement. So that's one test you could do. Have your thyroid checked, TSH, T3, and T4. If the numbers are low, it's possibly because you don't have enough tyrosine. But if you really drill down a little bit further, you can have a test done called the Omega Test. The Omega Test is an evaluation of the oil inside of your body that impacts your brain. For example, DHA. DHA is fat for the brain. You want to make sure you have enough of that. On the other hand, if you have an elevation of Omega-6 fats, your brain is going to be in a state of inflammation. We also know by looking at a blood test we use called the Opti-Chem, if your alkaline phosphatase, I know it's a big word, but alkaline phosphatase is low, it means you could have a zinc need. Well, you need zinc for your memory. That's a part of mental health. And finally, we look at a person's uric acid, it's another serum test. And if that level is low, it could be a B12 need. And you need B12 Dr. Anthony, for your memory. It's amazing how many possibilities that we have that we can help a person drill down to find out what's going on inside of them.

- Okay, so in your experience too, and I know that you talked about this in the book as well, what have you seen with people that have received chiropractic care and their mental health? Is there a correlation? What have you noticed?

- You know, it's really, that's a tremendous question. We have people that will come in with major anxiety. It just happened to me last week. We had an individual come in, we take posture pictures. The person's posture was like this. You can literally see the frown on her head, even with the mask on. Gave her her very first spinal correction, to her upper cervical spine. And when she came in this week, on Tuesday, her whole life was changed. We had a gentleman that was so kind to write a testimony in our book, and after his first or second adjustment, his anxiety was gone. That's a big deal.

- Okay, so for anybody that's out there, what would you tell them about if they're interested in the mental health book, why should they consider getting it?

- Well, it's going to give you a roadmap from the beginning to the end. We talk about antidepressants and we're not telling anybody to get off their antidepressants. We talk about how fat does impact your brain and how to measure it. A variety of nutrients. We even have all the different types of tests that you can do. But one area that I failed to mention that's really, really important is that mental health itself impacts organs. For example, your liver is the organ of anger. The gallbladder is bitterness. The lungs are sadness, kidney is fear. And here's the last one, that's so significant. The spleen, which is a part of your immune system, is anxiety and worry. So people who have a lot of anxiety and worry Dr. Anthony, their immune system is weak. So if you want to learn more about what I just said, by getting the book we're going to give you the building blocks that you need to create optimal, happy mental health.

- So I'm Dr. Anthony DeMaria. This is Dr. Bob DeMaria. I hope you enjoyed this information on mental health and we hope that you have an excellent day.

Take a Tour of Our Westlake Practice

WESTLAKE, OHIO PRACTICE VIRTUAL TOUR

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to our Westlake, Ohio practice. We know that people from all over the world visit our website, and one of the ways to invite them in, is to show them what they can expect when the come to visit us in Westlake, Ohio. Here are some of the key highlights from the video, which you can watch below:

- Our wellness store. We have a variety of nutrients as well as health products that are going to help improve function in your body.

- We have different adjusting suites. These tables are designed for us to make simple, light gentle corrections with everybody that we're working with. When someone's in the office as well, we have all of their information that we've gathered from them on the screen in front of us so that we can give them the very best care in our office.

- When you first come into our office, we're going to sit down with you and talk about your health goals, what's going on and what you've done up until now. One of the most important evaluations that we do is to evaluate your spine and your nervous system. And how we do that is we have our posture zone here.

- We utilize digital films. Digital films have minimal exposure. And we like to do what we call postural films. The individual is standing up because gravity is continually pushing down on top of you. Gives us more of an exact dynamic of what's happening to you over time.

- Finally, we would sit down with someone and go over their findings and create a plan of action for them based on all the information that we collected. So we always like to create something based on someone's goals and our findings so that they can be at the top of their performance when it comes to their health. So we're inviting you to join us at The Drugless Doctors in Westlake - we know, you’ll be glad you did.

Call us today at (440) 471-4200 to schedule an appointment!

The #DruglessDetox Series

The #DruglessDetox Series

Hi Everyone!

Happy 2021 - We are sure that you want to make this year as healthy as you can, and if you have been with us for any amount of time, you know that we always begin each January with the #DruglessDetox. We have put together a new four-part video series that covers the basics of detoxification, what is included in our protocol that we use at our practice, and more.

Please pass this blog post to anyone who you know can benefit, because we are here to help make a difference!

In the first video, “What is Detox?” Dr. Anthony and Dr. Casen share the beginning basics of what detoxification is, including the importance of drinking water and adding more vegetables into your diet.

Dr. Anthony and Dr. Casen DeMaria share with us the protocol we use for the #DruglessDetox at our practice in Westlake, OH and Naples, FL. You can also view the products below.

NutriClear Free

Pea Protein

Bio-Detox Packs

Can we ask you a question - Did you poop today? You should be having multiple bowel movements each day, and if you're not, Dr. Anthony and Dr. Casen share their tips on how to stop constipation.

We conclude the video series discussing the foods that can assist in a healthy detox.

Additional Resources:

Dr. Bob’s Drugless Guide to Detoxification - Book

Please email us today, info@druglessdrs.com if you would have any questions on how we can assist you further in a healthy detoxification program.

Your Guide to a Healthy Holiday Season!

Dr. Casen & Dr. Anthony DeMaria

How To: SURVIVE the Holidays!

What a year it has been!  

We want you to wrap this year on a high note, and that means staying health throughout the holiday season. Here are our tips from Dr. Anthony and Dr. Casen, which you can also watch in our Facebook Live video. 

Why are we talking about this?

- Get Enough Sleep: Between 7-8 hours is recommended per night

- Fuel your body right: Eat a balanced diet that is high in vegetables and proteins. This will help your body be strong.

- Prepare your meals ahead of time

- Exercise at least thirty minutes a day. 

- Take time to recharge: Change your patterns, build something fun, read something new, play a game, change your exercise routine.

How to get connected with us: FB: @druglessdrs, Twitter: @druglessdrs, 

Upcoming Breast Thermography- Jan 26, 29, and Feb 2nd.

We hope that you have a blessed holiday season - we are grateful for each and every one of you! 

Dr. Bob, Dr. Anthony, Dr. Casen, Dr. Aimee 

Natural Tips for Optimal Sleep!

Dr. Casen & Dr. Anthony DeMaria

Natural Tips for Optimal Sleep! 💤

Happy November, Everyone! This month, our Facebook Live video is on optimal sleep for you and possibly the person that sleeps next to you! Let’s review our notes, and then make sure to watch our video and begin applying these suggestions for peaceful rest. 

What is sleep and why do we need it? – One of the least understood areas of the human body

Sleep is a state, accentuating the growth and rejuvenation of the immune, nervous, skeletal, and muscular systems. Sleep allows our bodies to shut down our conscious (thought) and voluntary muscles (used for movement). This allows our body to focus energy to cell growth and repair along with returning balance to our mental and physical state.

Our Top Natural Sleep Tips

- Make sleep a priority by keeping a consistent bedtime and wake schedule, including weekends.

- Develop a bedtime routine that is relaxing. We recommend reading a book because it allows your brain to relax. Other options include listening to soothing music, or soaking in a hot bath.

- Create a room that is dark, quiet, comfortable and cool for the best possible sleep.

- Evaluate your mattress and pillow to ensure proper comfort and support. If your mattress is five to seven years old, it may be time for a new one. In general, pillows should be replaced every year.

- Keep work materials, computers and televisions out of the bedroom.

- Exercise regularly, but complete workouts at least two hours before bedtime.

- If you sleep with a partner, your mattress should allow each of you enough space to move easily. A queen mattress is ideal for two people sharing a mattress.

- Avoid eating, drinking alcohol, partaking in nicotine, and caffeine close to bedtime. These can lead to poor sleep, keep you awake, or disrupt sleep later in the night.

- Stop electronics at night. 

Read more sleep tips on Dr. Bob’s website. 

The Health Benefits of Vitamin D

Dr. Casen, The Sun, Dr. Anthony

The Health Benefits of Vitamin D

Hi Everyone! 

For this month’s video, Dr. Anthony and Dr. Casen are sharing about the health benefits of vitamin D. Let’s begin!

Vitamin D Facts:

- Vitamin D deficiency affects 41% of people in the USA!

- It is a fat soluble vitamin – ADEK – other fat soluble vitamins absorb well together.

- Hard to obtain the correct amount of vitamin D from food.

- Necessary for correct bone health and a balance of calcium and phosphorus in the body.

- Has anti-cancer properties by helping the body with a function called apoptosis

- Helps to boost the immune system – can be effective against the flu.

- One study reported 96% of people who had a heart attack had low levels of vitamin D.

- Several studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency is linked with decreased life span.

Documented Health Benefits

Reduced risk of osteoporosis, better physical strength, reduced risk of cancer, decrease in clinical depression, longer-life span, decreased chance of type 1 diabetes, cognitive improvement, and osteoporosis. 

Bio- D Mulsion Forte – source of D3

1. Micro-emulsified for easy absorption rate

2. One Drop is 2000 IU – the current RDA is 400 but studies show the daily requirement is closer to 4000 IU or two drops on tongue.

3. Cost effective – 2 drops daily is equivalent to about $1.50 a month.

Who should take it?

1. Kids – 400-2000 IU daily (1 drop on tongue)

2. Adults – 2000-4000 IU daily (2 drops on tongue)

3. Pregnant Moms – 4000 IU daily

4. Elderly – 2000-4000 IU daily

Stream all our videos on Facebook: @druglessdrs



Testimonial: A Family's Health Improves with Chiropractic!

Dr. Casen DeMaria & Friends

We love being able to help families improve their health. And this testimonial video series highlights the unique approach we were able to use for each individual, while improving all of their health. We encourage you to watch all of the videos, and then share with your friends and anyone who you know can benefit.

Additionally, if you are a business owner, or part of an organization that regularly holds discussions on a variety of topics, we would love to partner with you. Go here to learn more about our virtual and in-person talks.

First Testimonial:

We begin with Carrie, who shares how her headaches are a thing of the past.

In this testimonial, Dr. Casen talks to Daniel, who shares how chiropractic and new eating habits have been able to help improve his health.

Lastly, Dr. Anthony interviews Todd, who shares his positive experience with chiropractic and drugless health.

Come and visit us today in Westlake, OH or Naples, Florida. We look forward to helping you and your family!

Increase Your Energy Naturally!

Let’s Dance with Dr. Casen & Dr. Anthony!

Increase Your ENERGY

Hi Everyone! 

Welcome to May! What a few months it has been. If you’re like us, you’re ready to enjoy spring in all of its bounty. This month, our H2H is on energy - and we know that this is always a popular topic, so if you’re feeling lethargic and you’re ready to learn what you can do to feel vibrant again - watch this video and then pass it on to a friend! Let’s dance! 

What areas in life do you want to increase your energy? 

It’s easy as 1, 2, 3:

- Stay connected! Research shows that being in community and connected to people improves physical health and mental health. Examples: writing letters, Facetime, video chat, a text/email.

- Fuel your body with the right ingredients!  What are you doing to create healthy meals with your family?

- Movement creates energy. Sitting is the most amount of pressure on your spine. Ergonomics are important but also proper motion in your spine. Get outside and exercise (minimum of 20 minutes/day).

Action Steps-

- Do 1 thing and share it with 2 people in your life

 - Schedule an appointment

 Upcoming Events 

- Catch up on our videos on Facebook @druglessdrs and  YouTube

 - Dr. Bob’s Mental Health Book was just released!  Check it out on his website & Amazon!

 - We DONATE our time to offer virtual workshops! Email drcasen@druglessdrs.com to schedule a fun talk with your group or business!

PDF of Notes

Have a great month!

The Drugless Doctors Updates - April 2020

Dr. Bob, Dr. Casen, Dr. Anthony - The Drugless Doctors

Hello Friends!

During times like these, we are continually reminded of how thankful we are for our practice members, and those of you who rely on our services for your health.  

We are open for adjustments and appointments. That said, we would like to update you on some of the changes we have made:

1. We have changed our adjusting hours to accommodate three adjustments every 15 minutes throughout our regular hours. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8-6 and Tuesdays 1-6.

2. There are no longer any chairs in our common areas.  

3. Front desk glass protectors are installed for the protection of our team and practice members.

4. Purchases made from our Wellness Store are encouraged to be done ahead of time over the phone to limit your time in the office. They can either be picked up or shipped.

5. We usually keep highly clean spaces but have been wiping down our tables and instruments after each adjustment. (As well as periodic cleaning of our common-area surfaces throughout the day such as counters and doorknobs.)

Pictures of Updated Office Operations 

Front desk glass protectors

Social distancing appropriate adjustment area

There are two ways you can schedule an adjustment/appointment

1. Call our team at 440-471-4200. They will help find a time that works for you, as well as pre-screen you with several brief questions to get you scheduled.

2. Use SKED: You can add an appointment or reschedule on SKED to any of our open times, which are operating on the three adjustments per 15-minute capacity. Please don’t add or move anything past May 1, as we don’t know how long we will maintain this schedule. If you add or reschedule adjustments on SKED, you have to respond to our pre-screening questions on your 24-hour reminder. If you add an adjustment within 24 hours of your appointment, please contact our office via phone to go through our pre-screening protocol.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience with us throughout the last month and into the next month. 

If there is anything we can do to assist you, please don’t hesitate to let us know, as we will all get through this together.

The Drugless Doctors

How To Be Healthy 🥦 🥒🎾

Dr. Casen & Friend

How To Be Healthy!

 Hi Everyone! 

When we were coming up with H2H topics this year, we thought that this month’s topic may seem too “simple,” but in reality, this is the question almost everyone has: How can I be healthy? 

Below is our starting point to build your health foundation. We encourage you to watch the video and then send it on to a friend. We know, they’ll be glad you did! 

Chiropractic 

- The brain & nervous system

- Thoughts, traumas, toxins

- From before birth until now …

- Your body is self-healing & self-adapting

 Sleep

- Essential for healing in your body.

- Create growth hormone for healing

- Goal: 8 hrs. per night

- Have a consistent bedtime

- Minimize screen time before bed

 Exercise

- Create movement as a part of your life

- Helps with detoxification, blood flow, oxygen, mental health…etc.

- Goal: 20 mins/day

- Do what you love and enjoy

 Food

- Foods that cause inflammation: gluten/dairy/sugar

- Focusing on anti-inflammatory foods: proteins & vegetables

- Reading labels

- Focus on organic (due to pesticides) & fresh foods

 Water

- 85 % of your body is water

- Water goals: measurement is key

- The type of water you should be drinking

- Creating new habits- it takes 21 days

 YOUR Action Steps: 

Upcoming Events!  Check out our FB page @druglessdrs for all of our free classes.

Breast Thermography

A different approach to help you create a strategy of prevention and to stay healthy at any age.   Our next dates are April 28th, May 1st, and May 5th. Spaces are limited, call to schedule today with our team- 440-471-4200

Help us to reach our community!  Do you have a group, school, or business that is looking for a speaker at their next event?  Please email drcasen@druglessdrs.com.  We do lunch & learns, workshops, health fairs, and can tailor the talk to your needs

Next H2H-

April 1st @ noon and April 2nd @ 6pm- How To PREVENT cancer!

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Sugars & Sweeteners: What You Need to Know!

SUGAR: What You Need to Know!

Hi Everyone! 

Thank you for joining us this month on our H2H discussion on sugar and sweeteners. Please continue to read to view our notes, video, and in-office specials (2/20). As always, please pass this information on to someone who you know can benefit. Have a great month! 

What is sugar? It is a class of carbohydrates that turn into energy.

Why is sugar scary? Targets our belly, silent killer, addictive, and causes damage to a liver, low nutritious value, and it causes your body to attack itself.

61 different names for sugar (University of California San Francisco)

Agave nectar, Barbados sugar, barley malt. Barley malt syrup, beet sugar, brown sugar, buttered syrup, can juice, cane juice crystals, cane sugar, caramel, carob syrup, castor sugar, coconut palm sugar, coconut sugar, confectioners' sugar, corn sweetener, corn syrup, corn syrup solids. Date sugar, dehydrated cane juice, demerara sugar, dextrin, dextrose, evaporate cane juice, free-flowing brown sugars, fructose, fruit juice, fruit juice concentrate, glucose, glucose solids, golden sugar, golden syrup, grape sugar, high fructose corn syrup, honey, icing sugar, invert sugar, malt syrup, maltodextrin, maltol, mannose, maple sugar, molasses, muscovado, palm sugar, panocha, raw sugar, refiners syrup, rice syrup, saccharose, sorghum syrup, sucrose, sugar granulated, sweet sorghum, treacle, turbinado sugar, yellow sugar

Sugar substitutes: stevia, aspartame, sucralose (Splenda), neotame, acesilfame potassium, saccharin, advantame, erythritol, xylitol, cyclamate (sweet n low), mannitol, polydextrose, sorbitol, glycerol, fructooligosaccharide, curculin

The Drugless Doctors Points for sugar

1). Creates inflammation in the body

2). Decreases immune system function

3). Slows the healing process down in the body

4). Promotes weight gain

5). Creates liver distress and adrenal fatigue

Sugar Facts: 1 teaspoon of sugar = 4.2 grams, 1 tablespoon of ketchup = 4 grams (around 1 teaspoon) of sugar.

1.AHA recommends not eating more than 24 grams or 6 teaspoons of added sugar per day for women and 36 grams or 9 teaspoons per day for men. The average American consumes 30 teaspoons of sugar daily.

2. 2013 study found globally 180,000 die per year from sweetened beverage consumption.

3. 200 years ago Americans at 2 pounds of sugar per year, today, however, the average American consumes over 150 pounds of sugar in a year.

4. Sugar has not been extensively studied in chronic disease: has been linked to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, dementia, Cancer, and weight gain.

5. JAMA: Americans get, on average 350 calories from added sugar or 22 teaspoons. People that consume 21 percent of their daily calories from added sugar are twice as likely to die from heart disease.

6. Sugar and Cancer: Cancer needs to utilize sugar as a source of energy. In order to starve cancer cells, you have to kill the source of fuel. The WHO predicts Cancer will rise by 57% in the next two decades.

7. Not all sugar is created equal. 15.2 oz of Minute made 100% Apple juice contains 49 grams of sugar (same as eating 10 Oreos) – Sources of sugar you may have not considered: bread, yogurt, salad dressing, protein bars, pretzels, beef jerky, cereal, non-dairy milk, pasta sauce, fruit juice.

8. One 32 oz Gatorade has 36 grams of sugar, which is like eating 5 Reese's Peanut butter cups.

9. Sugar activates the reward center of your brain, just like drugs such as cocaine and amphetamines.

10. Sugar is toxic to your liver, just like drinking alcohol can be.

 ACTION STEPS:

1. Take an inventory- what are you consuming/day?

2. Read all ingredients and labels (especially the smaller print). Avoid anything that says sugar or the other chemicals listed above like dyes, artificial flavorings or colorings, cane sugar, coconut sugar, agave, honey…ect

3. Share this information with 1 person you love or care about

March Half Hour to Health 4th at Noon, 5th at 6 PM – HOW TO BE HEALTHY

Specials in February

1.   Omega Test – measures the level of inflammatory fats in the blood and the helpful omega 3's – can be an excellent way to evaluate future chronic health issues. $130 (usually $165)

2.   All Oils are 10% off all month- Flax oil, Optimal EFA, Bio-Omega 500/1000

The Drugless Doctors | 2001 Crocker Road Suite 100 | Westlake, Ohio 44145 | (440)-471-4200

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Simple Recipes 🥥 🥗🥦

Hi Everyone! 

We welcome you to our final Half-Hour to Health for the decade! We are going over new recipes for you to enjoy this season and into the next. Feel free to let us know what you have made when you stop into the office, or let us know on social media! 

1.  Zucchini and Sweet Potato Fritters

A. Ingredients – 1 grated zucchini, 1 sweet potatoes peeled and grated, 3 tbsp (gluten free flour – rice, coconut), ½ cup finely chopped onion, 3 large egg whites, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp fresh chives, ¼ ground black pepper.

B. In a bowl toss zucchini, sweet potato and flour.  Add onion, 3 egg whites, and black pepper to the mix.  In a pan heat 1 ½ tbsp olive oil, drop ¼ cups of the mixture on the skillet and press down.  Wait until lightly browned and flip. Serve with chives for garnish.

2. Sugar Free Apple Walnut Cake

A. Ingredients -2 cups of no sugar applesauce, 8 packets sweet leaf stevia, ½ cup butter, 3 eggs, 3 cups gluten free flour, 1 ½ tsp celtic salt, ½ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 3 cups chopped organic red apples.

B. Preheat oven to 350 F.  Use a 10 inch pan. Mix together thoroughly the applesauce, butter and stevia. Add the eggs individually and mix thoroughly with each addition. Set aside the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients including the walnuts and apples. Mix well and add to the pan. Bake for up to 1 hour or until a toothpick is inserted into the center and it comes out clean.

3. Roasted Vegetables

A. Ingredients – 1 pound sweet potatoes cut into smaller pieces, ½ pound carrots cut in large dices, ½ pound turnups cut in large dices, ½ pound squash peeled seeded and cut in large dices, 1 large pepper cut in large dices, 1 large red onion peeled and cut in large dices, ¼ cup olive oil, celtic salt and ground pepper to taste, fresh flat leaf parsley.

B. Preheat oven to 450 F.  Combine vegetables in a large bowl and toss with olive oil. Season well with Celtic salt and pepper. Cook for 1 hour in a cast iron skillet and check every 10-15 minutes to stir or flip veggies. Top with fresh chopped parsley.

4. Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic

A. Ingredients – 4 pieces celery cut in 4 inch pieces, 2 cups chopped onion, 6 long pieces of parsley, 2 tsp Herbs de Provence seasoning, 1 – 3 pounds chicken thighs, 3 tbsp. olive oil, 40 cloves garlic or 3 heads.  Celtic sea salt and pepper to taste.

B.  Preheat oven to 375 F. Place celery, onion, and parsley in bottom of a cast iron Dutch oven. Season with celtic salt and pepper. Rub chicken with olive oil, sprinkle herbs with any remaining salt and pepper. Place chicken in Dutch oven and add cloves all around. Cook for 1 ½ hours or until the chicken is cooked through. Turn on broiler and broil for 3-4 minutes or chicken skin is browned.

5. No-Bake Pecan Snowballs (gluten free)

A. Ingredients – 1 cup pecan halves, ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, 1 cup soft pitted dates, 1 tbsp coconut oil, ½ tsp Celtic sea salt, ½ tsp vanilla extract, ½ cup arrowroot.

B. Place the pecans and coconut in the food processor with a sharp blade. Process until broken down and crumbled. Add in the rest of the ingredients and process again.  Scoop the dough by round tablespoons and roll into balls. Place them on a plate with parchment paper and place in the freezer for 1 – 2 hours. Add a little bit of shredded coconut on the outside when completed so that it looks like a snowball.

Patient Testimonials: PSA Numbers Lower, Back Pain Gone, & More!

No more colic!

We have had a great fall here at The Drugless Doctors, which has included sharing some incredible testimonials from our practice members with a variety of health issues we have been able to help naturally!

Please make sure to watch all of them, and then pass them onto the people in your life who you know can benefit!

We love being part of changing lives, and this mom shares how we were able to help her child from her very FIRST adjustment. (Dr. Anthony and Dr. Casen are ICPA certified) Learn more here.

In this testimonial, one of our practice members shares how we were able to naturally lower their PSA numbers.

In this testimonial, one of our practice members shares how, after her adjustments, she is now able to stand for longer periods of time!

Lastly, Dr. Casen is joined by a special guest who shares how after she began care with us, her migraines are now gone, and also an increase of flexibility, and an overall better feeling.

We would love to help you too! Please email info@druglessdrs.com or fill out THIS FORM today!

Eating Healthy on a Budget

How to Eat Healthy on a Budget!

Hi Everyone! 

We are in the final third of 2019, (can you believe it?!), and we are kicking off the fall season on a mission to help keep your wallet healthy as well as your physical body. 

For our September H2H we are looking at eating healthy on a budget, which includes the video below. Comment on our Facebook post on how YOU eat healthy on a budget. 

Tips & Strategies

1. Planning ahead – best way to save money

2. Make and buy things in bulk – crock pot, big pots; use Pyrex

3. Shop around – Trader Joe’s, Costco, Whole Foods, Earthfare, WSM, Mustard Seed, Heinen’s.

4. Remember to try new things

5. Look for sales

6. Plant a garden/or join a co-op

7. Budget friendly health foods – cabbage, onions, salad, chicken, ground/beef /lamb

8. Try not to throw away waste, figure out how to re-purpose.

9. Minimize going out to eat

10.  Find out healthy restaurants

Action Steps: (You fill these in :) ) 

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In-Office September Specials

OPTICHEM BLOOD WORK – normally $165 – all month on sale for $130 ($35 savings).  This is a full work up to include CBC with Differential CMP, Thyroid panel, Lipid Panel, Urinalysis.

Multi-Vitamin sale (10 % off)

A. Bio – Anabolic Pack – take 1 pack daily – great for on the go people

B. Bio- Multi Plus – great multi vitamin to take 1 with each meal, higher mineral content.

Next H2H- Weds. 10/2 @ noon and Thurs. 10/3 @ 6PM- What you need to know about VITAMIN D!  Watch online & share on FB @druglessdrs

View our September Events

Have a great month! 

Dr. Bob, Dr. Anthony, Dr. Casen, Dr. Aimee