The Drugless Doctors’ blog includes weekly updates to events at our practice in Westlake and Elyria, current health trends, patient testimonials, and our television program, “The Drugless Doctor.”
Have you wondered why they have peppermint candy at restaurants after you finish the meal? Dr. Anthony shares how actual peppermint can help aid your digestion in this quick video. For more information about the product Dr. Anthony is holding, please go here.
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word: Cancer? In our new "The Drugless Doctor", we look at ways that you can prevent cancer including lifestyle modification.
If you are visiting our blog for the first time, we have been able to help many practice members prevent and stop cancer and we would love to help you at our chiropractic and nutrition-based practice in Westlake and Elyria, OH. Please contact us here.
This month at our practice we are looking at simple home remedies, whether it be cleaning, cooking, or even preparing for spring. In this video, Dr. Casen shares about a product that we use at home and on the go. You can find more information here.
For more information about our chiropractic practice in Westlake and Elyria, Ohio, please contact us. We look forward to helping you achieve optimal health!
Recently, Dr. Anthony and Dr. Casen received their Certification by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP) in the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association’s (ICPA) renowned Certification Program. This means, that they are specifically trained to provide the best chiropractic care during and after a pregnancy. We have put together the following to encourage you to consider chiropractic during this time in your life:
Chiropractic Care and Pregnancy
Chiropractic care is health maintenance of the spinal column, discs, related nerves and bone geometry without drugs or surgery. It involves the art and science of adjusting misaligned joints of the body, especially of the spine, which reduces spinal nerve stress and therefore promotes health throughout the body.
Is Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy Safe?
There are no known contraindications to chiropractic care throughout pregnancy. All chiropractors are trained to work with women who are pregnant. Investing in the fertility and pregnancy wellness of women who are pregnant or trying to conceive is a routine care for most chiropractors.
Some chiropractors take a specific interest in prenatal and postnatal care and seek additional training. Below represents designations of chiropractors who have taken advanced steps in working with infertility and pregnancy wellness.
DACCP - Diplomate with ICPA reflecting highest level of advanced training
CACCP - Certified with the ICPA reflecting advanced training
Member of ICPA reflecting special interest
Webster Certified - trained to work specifically with pelvic balance in pregnancy
Chiropractors that have been trained to work with pregnant women may use tables that adjust for a pregnant woman's body, and they will use techniques that avoid unneeded pressure on the abdomen.
A chiropractor who is trained in the needs of women who are pregnant will also provide you with exercises and stretches that are safe to use during pregnancy.
Why Should I Have Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy?
During pregnancy, there are several physiological and endocrinological changes that occur in preparation for creating the environment for the developing baby.
The following changes could result in a misaligned spine or joints:
- Protruding abdomen and increased back curve
- Pelvic changes
- Postural adaptations
Establishing pelvic balance and alignment is another reason to obtain chiropractic care during pregnancy. When the pelvis is misaligned it may reduce the amount of room available for the developing baby. This restriction is called intrauterine constraint. A misaligned pelvis may also make it difficult for the baby to get into the best possible position for delivery. This can affect the mother's ability to have a natural, non-invasive birth. Breech and posterior positions can interfere with the natural ease of labor and lead to interventions such as c-sections. The nervous system is the master communication system to all the body systems including the reproductive system. Keeping the spine aligned helps the entire body work more effectively.
What Are The Benefits Of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy?
Chiropractic care during pregnancy can provide benefits for women who are pregnant. Potential benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy include:
- Maintaining a healthier pregnancy
- Controlling symptoms of nausea
- Reducing the time of labor and delivery
- Relieving back, neck or joint pain
- Prevent a potential cesarean delivery
What About Chiropractic Care And Breech Deliveries?
The late Larry Webster, D.C., Founder of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), developed a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment which enables chiropractors to establish balance in the pregnant woman's pelvis and reduce undue stress to her uterus and supporting ligaments. This balanced state in the pelvis has been clinically shown to allow for optimal fetal positioning. The technique is known as the Webster Technique. It is considered normal by some for a baby to present breech until the third trimester. Most birth practitioners are not concerned with breech presentations until a patient is37 weeks along. Approximately 4% of all pregnancies result in a breech presentation. The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reported in the July/August 2002 issue an 82% success rate of babies turning vertex when doctors of chiropractic used the Webster Technique.
Further, the results from the study suggest that it may be beneficial to perform the Webster Technique as soon as the 8th month of pregnancy when a woman has a breech presentation. Currently, the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) recommends that women receive chiropractic care throughout pregnancy to establish pelvic balance and optimize the room a baby has for development throughout pregnancy. With a balanced pelvis, babies have a greater chance of moving into the correct position for birth, and the crisis and worry associated with breech and posterior presentations may be avoided altogether. Optimal baby positioning at the time of birth also eliminates the potential for dystocia (difficult labor) and therefore results in easier and safer deliveries for both the mother and baby.
Chiropractors & Pregnancy: Talk To Your Health Care Provider
As more women are seeking the benefits of chiropractic care throughout pregnancy, more health care providers are seeking trained doctors of chiropractic in their communities to refer their pregnant patients to. Discuss these options with your health care provider. If they are not yet familiar with chiropractic care in pregnancy, ask them to find out more about its many benefits. Most importantly, seek options that support your body's natural abilities to function and find a team of providers who are respectful of your choices. Compiled using information from the following sources:
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Volume 25, July/August 2002.
Increasingly, we are finding female practice members and those in the general public unable to conceive. Another common condition we are noticing is polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. Both of these conditions can be helped with drugless and chiropractic care, and we discuss more in this episode of The Drugless Doctor. If you have questions about either of these conditions, please consider contacting our chiropractic practice in Westlake or Elyria.
Did you know vitamin D can help prevent breast cancer? Dr. Casen suggests why adding a few drops to your nutrition routine everyday can restore optimal health. For additional information, please visit this page.
If you also have questions about our new breast thermography service and how it can help you, please contact us.
A few weeks ago we introduced breast thermography as our newest service to help you towards optimal health restoration. Today, Dr. Casen continues the conversation about why you should consider liquid iodine and applying it topically to certain organs. For more information, please visit this link.
If you would like to find out more about breast thermography, or to visit our chiropractic practice here in Westlake, Ohio, please contact us, we can't wait to help you!
Dr. Casen & Dr. Anthony DeMaria
Do you have young children? If you do, or you will soon, Dr. Anthony & Dr. Casen are proud to announce that both of them have been granted Certification by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP) in the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association’s (ICPA) renowned Certification Program.
The ICPA offers Doctors of Chiropractic an opportunity to achieve certification in family wellness chiropractic through advanced academics and clinical studies. The 200-hour curriculum provides the doctor with techniques and protocols of care for children and pregnant women. The 16 module program covers advanced levels of training and expertise additional to what is offered in chiropractic colleges.
By being certified, Drs. Anthony and Casen DeMaria are recognized for their completion of ICPA’s 14 classroom modules taught by the today’s leading authorities in family chiropractic and two in-office Practice-Based Research Network projects, which substantiate both practical and evidence informed clinical competencies.
Did you know there are oils and fats your body needs everyday? In this quick video, Dr. Anthony shares what oils he takes everyday and lists a few others for you as well. To view them on our sister site, please go here, here, and here. Also, Dr. Bob goes more into detail in his "Trans Fat Survival Guide", where he share what oils you DO NOT want to consume, EVER! If you have questions about heart health or what oils you should be taking everyday, please consider contacting us at our Westlake or Elyria wellness practices.
Yesterday we introduced a new service (breast thermography) at our practice. In yesterday's blog post, Dr. Casen shared briefly what this will look like and we will also be rolling out more information this week. In this "The Drugless Doctor" episode, we look further into breast health and how our new service is designed to help give you answers in order for you to make the best drugless decisions regarding your personal health. For more information, please contact us here, we'd love to talk to you!
This past week, Dr. Bob was a guest on the Body Buddies podcast. He answers your questions about depression, PCOS, alkaline water, female hormones and more. Click here to listen. If you have any additional questions about this episode, please consider coming to visit our chiropractic and wellness practice in Westlake or Elyria, OH.
How is your cholesterol? Are you on a statin medication? In our practice, cholesterol is one of the top health concerns of our practice members and we are often able to naturally help their numbers. In this episode of The Drugless Doctor, our team shares tips to keep your cholesterol healthy. Enjoy!
Did you know the way you stand (posture) can affect the health of your entire body? Dr. Casen shares a quick exercise you can do RIGHT NOW to help improve your upward mobility. If you are someone who wants to improve their posture, please come and visit our Westlake or Elyria chiropractic practice, we would love to help you!
Do you grind your teeth at night? Or what about chronic headaches? At our practice we are beginning to see an epidemic of individuals with parasites. In this "The Drugless Doctor", we look at what causes parasites, what they are, and how you can get rid of them naturally.
If you think some of these body signals pertaining to parasites are affecting your health, please come and visit us!
Have you ever wondered what fat looks like when it's outside of your body? Dr. Anthony gives us an example and then shares preliminary steps to help in your weight loss plan. If you are considering a plan to lose weight, visit this blog on The Drugless Diet, and watch this testimonial from one of our practice members.
For more information, please contact us to come visit our chiropractic and nutrition practice in either Westlake or Elyria.
We all need to eat everyday to live. But when you are first committing to living a healthy lifestyle, where can you begin? Dr. Anthony shares the three foods to help kickstart this process. Also, go here to our sister-site on The Drugless Doctor for more information on these foods.
For more information about cleansing and detox, please visit our chiropractic and wellness practice in Westlake or Elyria.
We know your health can be a personal issue, but we also know hearing stories from those who have benefited from chiropractic and drugless care can be an incentive for you to consider coming to see us. This is why we will be highlighting practice member's testimonials each week through 2016 from our Westlake and Elyria chiropractic practices. This week we have Monika:
"Taking drugs or surgery was not an option I wanted to take. The Doctors spent time listening to my concerns, and taking digital images to map out a plant just for me. After a few adjustments, I felt more centered in mind and body. The discomfort in my shoulder, wrists and feet are no longer an issue.
With their office workshops (informative health issues, recipes, etc.) we learn how our food choices and exercise (-11 lbs.) help complete the journey to our best, healthy life. Thanks to their enthusiasm and knowledge, I'm looking forward to an even better 2016."
We would love to help you too! Please visit our contact page for our hours and address.
Did you know exercise should be enjoyable? Dr. Casen shares some tips on how to incorporate items you might have at home already instead of paying $$$ to join a gym.
One of the top questions we receive daily at our practice is, "How do I detoxify my body?". Many of us also want to cleanse our body the right way when beginning a new year, and we recently taped a "The Drugless Doctor" episode on detoxification. You can also view and download Dr. Bob's "Cleanse & Purify" devotional, now on YouVersion. If you have any questions, or would like to visit our chiropractic practice in Westlake, please go here. We would love to help you!
One of our long-time friends in our practice is Marilyn Hickey and her daughter, Sarah Bowling. Dr. Bob recently sat down with them as a guest on their television program to discuss female hormones and what are drugless and natural steps you can do to balance them. Please click the video below to watch and contact us for more information in order to help you.
The Drugless Doctors is a chiropractic and nutrition-based wellness clinic in Westlake and Elyria, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. We specialize in advanced chiropractic techniques, pediatric chiropractic, sports chiropractic and personalized nutritional services.
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