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.”
This past Wednesday was Dr. Bob's monthly live event and this time we did it live on our Facebook page. We discussed blood sugar and how to help stabilize in order for you to prevent diabetes and other conditions. If you have blood sugar stress, we would love to help you. Please contact us to make an appointment!
Do you ever notice how you are standing? Do you stand straight up, or are you hunched over? We have a list of ten tips that will help improve your posture, including chiropractic adjustments.
1. Proper use of Cell Phones- When texting, emailing, or surfing the web on your electronic device of choice make sure to keep your head from looking in the down position. This is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to poor head posture.
2. Desk Ergonomics – When it comes to using computers make sure the screen is at eye level and that your legs and arms are at 90 degrees to the floor.
3. Head Exercises – An exercise that is easy to do involves bringing your head back by tucking your chin in and keeping your eyes level. (it looks as if you are making a double chin)
4. Take side pictures of yourself - This is a great way to monitor changes that are being made to improve posture awareness!
5. Exercise Bands – Get an exercise band and hold your hands out in front of your chest and pull your arms apart while holding on to the exercise band. This exercise will help to strengthen a muscle group called the rhomboids which are important for keeping your head in its normal position.
6. Exercise Ball – One of the very best things to do for improving posture is to lay back and arch your back over an exercise ball. This helps to combat the forces of gravity that we experience every day.
7. Door Jamb – The door jam is an exercise that helps work with the rhomboid muscle group as well. Place your arms on either side of a door post and bring your body forward while bracing between the door posts. It is like doing a standing push up between door posts and helps to strengthen the rhomboids.
8. Proper Sleep Position – The very best position to sleep is on your back with a cervical curve pillow. A cervical curve pillow provides a relaxing position for your spine. It may be uncomfortable at first, but over time your body will thank you. Check Theraputica pillow out if you need a recommendation.
9. Deep Breathing – several times throughout the day make sure to take deep breaths which allow us to be aware of our posture and helps sooth and calm our body systems.
10. Find your local chiropractor in order to help improve posture from the inside out.
In this week's #NoMeds story, we have Carmen, who drives THREE HOURS one-way to come and see us once a month. Here are her words on how we've helped her:
I have been going to The Drugless Doctors for over 2 years, & look forward to my monthly visit & chiropractic adjustment. I live in Indiana & drive 3 hours one way for my appointment each month. It has been a wonderful investment of my time & money! Everyone at their office is extremely friendly & helpful, & I am very impressed with the technology & testing they offer.
I've seen many great improvements to my health, including more energy, less headaches, my monthly cycle pain dramatically reduced, a stronger immune system, & improved thyroid function. Also, I am a violinist, & when I first came to The Drugless Doctors I was having a lot of left shoulder pain & it was affecting my playing. When I started getting chiropractic adjustments, along with improving my diet & nutrition, the shoulder pain disappeared! I'm so grateful for The Drugless Doctors & all of their knowledge! They are truly dedicated to getting to the bottom of every health concern their patients have. Make an appointment with them today - you'll be glad you did! :-)
We would love to help you, too! Come and see us at our chiropractic and wellness practice in Westlake and Elyria, Ohio.
We have been involved in chiropractic and drugless principles for nearly forty years, and something we used to day every Wednesday at our old practice location in Elyria was a "Half-Hour to Health". In this "Throwback Thursday", Dr. Bob shares how to prevent diabetes without medication, which is our May focus on druglessdoctor.com.
Enjoy!
It has been a few months since we have highlighted a practice member, and this week we have Trudy:
This set of chiropractors have been the best decision I have ever made. I am much better off since I have begun to go to this office! I have completed 5 half marathons, one 50K relay, many 5Ks, a 10K, and play women's and co-ed softball all summer because of the care that I have received here. I breathe better, I sleep better, I move better, I have no lower back pain and a much better outlook on life!! These chiropractors care for much more than just our spine, they care about our health and our overall life! Sports has never been so successful for me without the chiropractor care I receive.
Dr. Casen & Megan
We would love to help you, too!
This month we have focused on helping you stop allergies without medication and we have a handout in this blog we use to help our practice members who have asthma. We have had great success healing asthmatic symptoms with chiropractic adjustments and these nutritional supplements.
You can find Histoplex-AB and Pneuma-Zyme on druglessdoctor.com, or at a Westlake or Elyria offices.
Does bright light bother your eyes, or do domestic pets cause you to start sneezing and eyes watering? We look at allergies and how chiropractic and natural care can help stop them in their tracks. If you have allergies and take OTC medications to stop them, consider coming to see us, we would love to help you!
Allergies can be healed naturally with chiropractic care and also changes in lifestyle and the foods you eat. Dr. Anthony also shares one product we use in our practice from Biotics Research Corporation that has proven effective to help our practice members. To view the product, please go here, or come visit us at our chiropractic practice in Westlake, Ohio.
This month at our practice we are looking at allergies. Did you know chiropractic can help allergies naturally? In this video, Dr. Anthony shares how our adjusting techniques relieve allergies, sometimes almost instantly. For additional information on allergies and healing them naturally, click here to view articles authored by Dr. Bob, you'll be glad you did!
The Drugless Doctors is a chiropractic and nutrition-based practice in Westlake and Elyria, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. We can't wait to help you!
We recently began Breast Thermography as a service at our practice, the only wellness and health practitioner to offer this treatment in Northeast Ohio. Since we began, we have seen amazing results with the ladies who have sought out this drugless approach. Below is updated information regarding the procedure. Please share with your friends or family who would benefit and contact us to schedule a time that works for you.
Thermography (DITI) is a clinical test of physiology. It is a valuable procedure for alerting your doctor to changes that can indicate early stage of breast disease. DITI uses Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging technology to record and assess your breast health with no dangerous side effects. The benefits of Thermography (DITI) are that it offers the opportunity of earlier detection of breast disease than through breast self-examination, doctor examination, or mammography alone. It detects the subtle physiologic changes that accompany breast pathology, whether it is cancer or fibrocystic disease. Your doctors can then plan accordingly and lay out a careful program to further diagnose and/or monitor you during after any treatment. A certified Clinical Thermographer will record your history and take thermal images during a 20 minute private and discreet appointment. You will need two sets of imaging done approximately three months apart to establish a baseline of your stable pattern. Your thermograms will be kept on record and compared with your annual return to detect any changes in your pattern that may indicate breast pathology. Your results are reported quickly by certified doctors and include all color images taking during your test. It takes years for a tumor to grow, thus the earliest possible indication of abnormality is important to allow for the earliest possible treatment and intervention. DITI’s role in monitory breast health is to help in early detection and monitoring of abnormal physiology.
Today and tomorrow is our monthly Half-Hour to Health and this month we are focusing on allergies. Here is the video recap of our entire talk that we had, and below are our notes from the talk including in-office product specials and upcoming events. Thank you for watching and letting us help you improve your quality of life without medication!
What frustrates you about allergies?
-Decreases quality of life, can't go outside, itchy eyes, sneezing, coughing, lower immune system
Imagine....
There is even a place on the weather to look at allergies, colds, and flus weather you should go outside?
Drugless Solutions
1. Subluxation
A. Misalignment of the spine changes the messages that the brain sends to the body – getting adjusted clears sinuses
2. Medications-
A. Covers up the symptoms
B. Terrible side effects
3. Digestion
A. Improper digestion and consumption of the wrong foods are one of the leading causes of allergies
4. Immune system
A. Subpar immune function can also contribute to allergies
5. Adrenal fatigue
A. Are you tired? Even after sleeping a full night? Does bright light bother your eyes? Do you crave salt?
B. All of these are signs that your adrenals need some help in order to fight off allergies.
6. Food stressors
A. Food sensitivities by the person that can be causing the challenge
B. Get a food stressor done to evaluate if there are foods that may be contributing to the problem.
Action Steps
1. Get adjusted
2. Get to the root of the issue: nervous system, clean up digestion, support adrenals, address foods
Supplements that help with allergies
1. Histoplex AB – A major help to those suffering with allergies – boosts the bodies inborn way of fighting allergies
2. Intenzyme-Forte – helps to clean up inflammation and digestion in the body
3. Bio-Glycozyme Forte – great multivitamin for blood sugar and adrenal stress.
Specials this Month
1. Food Stressor Test – On special for $25 normally 50, Histoplex AB is on special %10 off.
2. May 4th at Noon – Half Hour to Health on Posture
3. May 5th- Women’s Wellness Event – 12:30 -2 or 6:30 to 8:00 – Great event to bring friends and family. Please RSVP your seat.
4. May 12th – Dr. Bob will be the headline speaker for March Against Monsanto
Each day at our practice we have individuals wondering what is the best way to cleanse and "detox" their body. In this TDD episode, we share how do to just that. Tomorrow night, we're continuing the conversation at TownHall Restaurant in Cleveland and we'd love it for your to join us. You can RSVP for free by clicking here.
Did you know that chiropractic care can help improve your brain function and nervous system? Dr. Casen shares how an aligned spine opens up the rest of your body to receiving optimal brain output. For more information about your brain and nervous system, please go here, here, and here. To contact The Drugless Doctors chiropractic practice in Westlake, please go here. We can't wait to help you!
Diarrhea can happen to the best of us, and in this video, Dr. Anthony shares one product we recommend in our practice that can help you feel better. We have the product available in our Westlake and Elyria chiropractic practices.
For additional information on optimal colon health, please visit Dr. Bob's site here.
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.
Do you live with chronic pain in any area of your body? We are here to say that you don't need to, and you can find relief without needing to take medication. In this week's #NoMeds story, read how we were able to help one practice member do just that:
"I sought out the Drugless Doctors to help with my severe neck pain and frequent headaches. The subsequent examination and x-rays showed a subluxation of my neck and also lower back and hip area. I have embarked on a schedule of adjustments that promises to correct this misalignment and after just a few months, I already experience less headache days.
Drs. Bob, Anthony and Casen DeMaria and their staff educate their practice members about chiropractic and other natural solutions to maintaining health. Everyone is upbeat and encouraging and you feel like a member of a family.
Through their seminars and personal consultations, I have learned a great deal about how food affects your overall health and am incorporating their wisdom into my everyday life. Being a sugar addict is a hard habit to break, but I feel I am making great strides to do so. I am much more aware of what I put in my body and am taking more control over my wellness.
Visiting the office each week is not a chore, it is a pleasure! Highly recommend The Drugless Doctors!"
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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