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 month, Dr. Bob was joined by Dr. Casen for his monthly Facebook Live. In this recap, they discuss C-sections, which Dr. Casen shares her knowledge in regards to pediatric chiropractic. Part two includes a look at how to keep your skin happy and healthy. Join Dr. Casen and Dr. Anthony next Wednesday/Thursday at their Westlake practice for their H2H on sugar!
Hi Everyone!
Summer is a great time to highlight the produce that is fresh from the farm (or supermarket), and Dr. Bob is in his kitchen making a meal with his findings. What are your favorite vegetables to cook during the summer? Let us know!
Do you ever wonder what we (The Drugless Doctors' team) eat for lunch? Last week, Dr. Bob opened up his kitchen to show what makes up his second meal of the day. If you are looking for his beets recipe, you can find it here. We look forward to sharing more of these food-based videos with you, Email askdrbob@druglessdoctor.com for your video ideas and what else you would like to see. Thanks for watching!
Hi Everyone!
After a relaxing July 4th holiday, we were back to meeting people at various organizations this past week. Coming up, we have a talk at ReBol next week that we hope you can join us. Go here for more information and to RSVP!
This past week we met with Bay Village mayor, Paul Koomar, and we enjoyed sharing our passion for helping others. We also experienced cryotherapy at Cryoactive Fitness. One word: FREEZING!, but worth trying. Lastly, we met plenty of new individuals at The Westside Flea. We look forward to meeting many of you in the community throughout the summer and into the fall!
Debbie DeMaria, Dr. Anthony DeMaria, Mayor Paul Koomar, Dr. Casen DeMaria, Dr. Bob DeMaria
Dr. Casen and Dr. Bob at Cryoactive Fitness
COLD!
VERY COLD!
The Westside Flea
Hi Everyone!
When was the last time you had absolutely no stress in your life? Us too! The truth is, most of us have some sort of stress happening each and every day. The upside to this, is there are ways to help your body manage how stress does affect our health, which is what we discussed in this month's "Half-Hour to Health." Please watch the video below, and we have also added a tape recording of our talk that you can listen when you are in the car or anywhere on the go!
Audio Recording:
Hi Everyone! Dr. Bob's #PreventSurgery Facebook live broadcast this month was on men's health (June is recognized as Men's Health Month). He discussed the top men's health concerns he sees each day in the practice and the drugless protocol he recommends. One of those happens to be stress, and next week, we invite you to join us at our "Half-Hour to Health" at our Westlake practice: Thursday 6p. See you there!
Summer is here and we were grateful for the opportunity to spend the first week of the new season at The Westside Flea in North Olmsted and the Cleveland Birth Expo. If you have an event, we would be there! Please visit our Community page or email info@druglessdrs.com!
Dr. Casen & Dr. Anthony at The Westside Flea
The Westside Flea - So Fun!
Dr. Casen DeMaria - Cleveland Birth Expo
Cleveland Birth Expo
Hi Everyone!
We hope you enjoyed our first blog of “In Our Community” last week. During this season, we love to take advantage of all of the outdoor festivals, markets, and other opportunities to connect with the Northeast Ohio community.
This week took us many places including the Avon Health & Safety Fair. Dr. Anthony and Casen were able to spend time meeting plenty of residents interested in safety prevention. It continued with Dr. Casen discussing posture improvement at the French Creek YMCA and Dr. Bob discussing men’s health strategies at AmTrust in Cleveland. We wrapped up another filled week Thursday evening at the Bay Arts Farmer’s Market with Dr. Bob and Debbie. You must visit the summer if you have the chance!
Coming up on the horizon, you can find us at:
REBOL: Detoxification Through The Foods You Eat
We would love to speak at your organization or wellness fair! Please go here to view all of our @Work talks and email dranthony@druglessdrs.com to schedule!
Avon Health & Safety Fair
Avon Health & Safety Fair
French Creek YMCA
AmTrust
Bay Arts Farmer's Market
Today is the beginning of our new weekly blog, "In Our Community." It's so new that the title may change, but we are going to keep it for now. One of our favorite things to do is to get out and meet the people of Northeast Ohio and to help share our knowledge of health and how you can live life well with drugless care. This week we were at Findley Davies as Dr. Anthony shared how you can decrease stress, and also how to avoid "Text Neck." Next, Dr. Casen took part in the UPS Wellness Fair and capped off the week with "Healthy Strides" in partnership with the Cleveland Clinic.
If your company would be interested in having us come and speak for a "Lunch & Learn," please don't hesitate to ask! Email dranthony@druglessdrs.com. You can also go here to learn more about our @Work program.
Findley Davies
Findley Davies
UPS Wellness Fair
Healthy Strides
Everywhere you go it seems like there's a new skin-care company promoting a product which will cure fine lines and wrinkles. It's true that we want to look as young as we can for as long as we can, and for this month's H2H, we are looking at drugless and natural steps to help keep our youthful glow. Please watch the video below and share with anyone you know can benefit! For optimal viewing, please turn up the volume when watching!
Hi Everyone! Our May Facebook live event with Dr. Bob was on how you can #PreventSurgery in regards to pain (tendons, joints, and hernias). You can watch the video below and to share with anyone who you know can benefit. This month (June) Dr. Bob will be focusing on preventing surgery in regards to men's health. Also, make sure to join The Drugless Doctors' team out in the community this month.
In June (and every month), we want to teach you our drugless tips on how to help age gracefully and to keep your youthful glow as long as possible!
A recent USA TODAY study done on people 60+, when asked about things they would have done differently to prepare for their senior years- the top 2 things were taken better care of their health and spending more time with family.
1. True health- is not more drugs or more surgeries, taking responsibility now-prevention now
2. Biological age vs. chronological age
3. Quality of lifestyle and diets can shorten or lengthen the human lifespan.
The Aging Process
- Oxygen and free radicals produce toxic chemicals in the body that hinder metabolism, accumulation of toxic breakdown products slows down body chemistry & interferes with enzyme functions. Scientists say we experience 10,000 individual free radicals each day.
- Sugar and inflammation- robs our body of minerals (especially chromium, potassium, zinc, and B vitamins). They prevent movement of essential fatty acid’s and stress out our pancreas and adrenal glands, inhibits our immune system, feeds yeast/bacteria, dissolves minerals in our teeth and causes WRINKLING.
Fact- rats that live on a calorie restricted diet with no sugar live 50% longer.
3. Stress and your environment- our capacity of stress has limits, if we exceed them our body breaks down, 2 types of stress: positive (things we choose to engage in/challenges us and strengthens) negative (tears us down). Physical, chemical, and emotional stresses on the body.
The Drugless Doctors Anti-Aging Plan
- Chiropractic: Supports your brain and nervous system. It stabilizes and enhances your ability to rebuild/heal yourself. It’s estimated there are 10,000 free radicals per day your body withstands. The CNS is the primary system that controls all function/healing in the body as well.
- Healthy fuel for your body- to help keep cells active/clean/moving
- Digestive efficiency, optimal bowel flora, bowel movements
- Clean water- drinking 1⁄2 your body weight in ounces per day
- Avoidance of external/internal toxic influences (air, environment, chemicals, foods)
- Exercise-brain and body health, detoxification, balancing hormones, movement is life
- Sunshine -> Vitamin D
- Positive goals, activities, supportive relationships, self-esteem
- Enjoyment of your own life- if it is to be, it is up to ME
- REST and RELAXATION!
Our Top 3 Anti–Aging Products
1. Oil (flax, fish, Optimal EFA’s) – 1 tablespoon per day or 3 capsules
2. Bio- Protect Plus – high in antioxidants and green tea extract
3. Resveratrol 150 from Gaia Herbs– Antioxidants, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic
Hi Everyone! Thank you for joining Dr. Bob during his monthly Facebook live. This month he continued his #PreventSurgery series by focusing on ways to help you prevent allergies naturally. If you eat ____ and _____, your chances for allergies increase. If you have any questions, please email askdrbob@druglessdoctor.com for his #AskDrBob which can be viewed on druglessdoctor.com.
When the seasons and weather change, does your nose begin to "run"? How many of you turn to OTC medicine to help solve the problem, without it getting to the root cause? In our April "Half-Hour to Health," we focus on allergies, and how you can STOP them naturally. Below are our notes and video recap. Enjoy!
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 flu whether 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 –multivitamin for blood sugar and adrenal stress
In Office Specials this Month - April 2017
1. Food Stressor Test – On special for $25, normally $50, Histoplex AB is on special %10 off.
2. APRIL 28th – Our next breast thermography date – make sure to get your appointment scheduled. Space is limited
3. Our next H2H is May 3rd at 12 PM and May 4th at 6PM
Hi Everyone! Our March #PreventSurgery focus has been helping your gallbladder. Last night on Facebook, Dr. Bob shared his tips to help KEEP your gallbladder, and what you can do if you had your gallbladder removed. (Video below)
Please join us this coming Wednesday (noon) and Thursday (6pm) for our April "Half-Hour to Health" as we discuss optimal mental health. Who can you bring?
During the month of March, our focus at our two practices is on breast health. Dr. Anthony and Dr. Casen share their top breast health tips in the video and you can follow along with the notes below:
Strategies for Breast Health
1. Why are a group of Chiropractors talking about breast health?
2. Why is it important that I care about having a breast health strategy?
A. Reflection of the total health of your body
B. An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure
C. Overall better health of the body
3. Liver function and healthy breasts/ a healthy body
A. The liver has over 1000 important functions from detoxification, to hormone and protein production
B. Body signals of a compromised liver – cherry hemangiomas, hormonal issues, skin challenges, bronzing on your cheeks and hands, cry easily, mosquitoes like you, bad breath, body odor
C. How to clean up the liver – detox, stay away from sugar (carbs, fruit, and dairy), castor oil packs
4. Lymphatic System
A. What does it do?
B. How does it impact breast health?
C. Supplements to improve your lymphatic system:
1. IAG – this is a powder that helps the lymphatic system drain properly, also great for immune issues with kids
2. Lymphatic detox homeopathic
D. Bouncing on a ball 10-15 mins/day
E. Lymphatic brushing
5. Importance of utilizing Iodine forbreast health
A. 1 of Tablet Iodine (Iodozyme – internal)
B. Liquid Iodine external application to breast tissue- 1 drop on each breast
6. Why should a woman consider getting a thermography?
7. What is the difference between a mammogram and a thermogram?
8. Common Q& A about thermography
9. Next breast thermography date: Friday April 28th- seats limited, anyone can schedule, see our team today.
NEXT H2H workshop Weds. April 5th at Noon and Thurs. April 6 at 6PM – How to get rid of allergies!
March specials: Bio B complex, Iodine, IAG – all 10% off
Hi Everyone! This month, our #PreventSurgery topic has been on your heart, and in this month's Facebook Live, Dr. Bob shares his drugless suggestions to keep your heart healthy and strong. For more information on your heart, and the additional ways to prevent surgery, check out his new book here.
This month at our practice, we are focusing on ways to keep your heart functioning at its highest level. In our "Half-Hour to Health" we shared new ways to do so. Here are our notes, and below is the video recap. Join us next month for our "Half-Hour to Health" on Breast Health Strategies.
Heart Health
1. About 801,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year–that’s 1 in every 3 deaths.
2. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. More than half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2009 were in men.
3. Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease, killing nearly 380,000 people annually.
Why Chiropractors are concerned about your heart!
-Nerves that go to your heart are located at the upper part of your back called the thoracic spine. This is a common area of subluxation. People who receive regular chiropractic care are less likely to have a heart attack.
-Chiropractic adjustments are heart-health savers.
-Proper nutrition makes a massive difference when it comes to our heart
Cholesterol - Cholesterol is not the cause of heart disease – Researchers at the University of California did a study on 137,000 patients from 541 different hospitals all of which had an acute heart attack. They all had a blood test within 24 hours after the heart attack. What was found was that total Cholesterol was 174 and their LDL was all below normal. Did this study conclude that cholesterol was not related to heart disease? No, the study found cholesterol should be lowered more with drugs. The study was paid for by the world largest drug companies.
What is cholesterol – It is the building block of all steroid hormones in our body, when cholesterol is increased it is a sign of inflammation in the body. How then do we lower cholesterol and get to the source of inflammation?
Statin drugs destroy the magnesium needs in our body. When our body is magnesium deficient, it ends up with high blood pressure. Statin drugs will also impact a male’s ability to have an erection.
Oils that cause inflammation and heart disease -1) People who eat margarine have twice the rate of heart disease as butter consumers 2) Avoid vegetable oils and trans fats – These oils enter our metabolic processes and are defective for bodily use. Our cell membranes, hormone synthesis, immune system, ability to deal with inflammation, and other systems all become defective in the presence of trans fat.
Gallbladder – Two things the gallbladder does not like – no fats and bad fats, if you have been applying any of these fats or no fats, try introducing coconut oil which is easy on your liver and gallbladder.
Myths about Fats | Cholesterol | Heart-Health
-A low-fat, high-carb diet is the optimal human diet – This is false. It stems back to thinking saturated fat was the main cause of heart disease. Low-fat diets have been studied and it was concluded that they are more likely to cause heart disease and cancer then other groups.
-Cholesterol-rich foods are bad for you – This is false – Example: the egg which when consumed, actually raises HDL, and is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet.
-Saturated Fat causes heart disease – There are many studies that show that saturated fat does not cause heart disease, it is time for the government to get on the same page.
-Eating fat makes you fat and high-fat diets are dangerous. - This is false. Fat has more calories than proteins and carbs, but studies show people who are on high fat diets are more likely to lose weight and have increased HDL, lower blood sugar, and have less abdominal fat.
-Label marketing such as heart healthy or low fat is good – This is false. It is important to read all labels because many times these products have preservatives, sugar additives, and other harmful ingredients.
-Diets low in salt are good – This is false – National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey did a study and found out people on low salt diets are 40% more likely to have a heart attack. People should use Celtic sea salt instead which is an unrefined mineral salt that helps lower blood pressure.
Eat organic or grass-fed butter - A good source of vitamin A and E, contains selenium, short and medium chain fatty acids used for quick energy and not stored energy, rich in antioxidants, CLA which helps with weight loss, and protects against cancer
Tips to help improve heart health
-Exercise 20 minutes a day
-Eat more healthy fats: butter, coconut oil, olive oil.
-Ditch sugar and unhealthy oils
-Work towards getting off medication
Nutrients to help with Heart-Health
1. Flax oil – Helps our body use calcium, reduces inflammation, improves heart health, and skin health.
2. Bio-Cardiozyme – This is a heart-healthy multi-vitamin loaded with nutrients for heart health.
3. Biomega 3 – A heart-healthy oil that has the same benefits as flax oil
4. Celtic Sea Salt – This is an unrefined salt that helps our body with stress, minerals, and lower blood pressure.
5. Bio-FCTS – Heart health relies on antioxidants and vitamin c – both of which are in high demand in this product.
6. Aqua Mag-Cl – This is a product that is designed to help lower blood pressure –take a teaspoon before bed.
Our Acoustic CardioGraph is on special in the month of February for $25 (normally $50) for all of our current members (in-office special) – This is a specialized stethoscope that will listen to your heart and clue us in on if there are any nutritional deficiencies affecting your heart.
Rapid Immune Response – 10% off for the month of February (in office special only) – This is a great way to boost the immune system very quickly – use 2 every hour until the bottle is gone once you have the first sign of not feeling well.
March’s Half Hour to Health @ Westlake Office
HOT TOPIC: Breast Health
March 1 at Noon
March 2 at 6pm
We love being apart of the Northeast Ohio community, including farmer’s markets, going to sporting activities, and also speaking throughout the region to schools, business, and other organizations about health. Currently, we are planning our outreach initiatives for the year and if you own or are a member of any type of organization who would be interested in having us present a complimentary workshop please email: DrCasen@druglessdrs.com or call (440)-471-4200. We are dedicated to sharing and creating real health transformation for all!
PS. If you represent the health and wellness plans for your organization, please go here.
Dr. Anthony, Dr. Casen, & Dr. Bob DeMaria
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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