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Chiropractor Fort Bragg – Home Dental Care May Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s

Researchers found that the buildup of harmful bacteria and inflammatory molecules in the mouth may contribute to the development of dementia. So how do you get rid of that bacteria? Watch this video! Just click on the Red More Button in your email or the image below if you are on our website.

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Chiropractic for Acute Back Pain and Sciatica

Chiropractic for Acute Back Pain and Sciatica

How effective is chiropractic manipulation for acute back pain and sciatica?

Acute back pain and sciatica are major sources of disability.

A study published in the Spine Journal compared active versus simulated chiropractic manipulations on patients with acute back pain and sciatic nerve pain.

Active manipulations involved the patient laying down and receiving hands-on treatment from a chiropractor.

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Simulated manipulations involved electrical muscle stimulation with electrodes placed on the skin to send electrical pulses to different parts of the body.

This study concluded active chiropractic manipulation has more effect than simulated manipulations on pain relief for acute back pain and sciatica nerve pain.

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Midlife Obesity and Dementia

Is there a correlation between midlife Obesity and Dementia? A recent report showed the areas of brain damage in obese people are the same as the areas of brain damage in people who suffer from Alzheimer’s dementia.

People who are obese in midlife are 2.5 times more likely than normal-weight to develop diabetes and dementia.

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The same rules for the prevention of obesity also apply to the prevention of dementia:
1- Eat a healthy diet including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds.
2- Avoid refined grains, sugar added foods, red meat, processed meats, and fried foods.
3- Avoid alcohol and smoking
4- Get daily exercise.

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Laughter is Great Medicine

Is laughter the best medicine? Laughter is Great Medicine.

Laughter has been shown to enhance your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulate your heart, lungs and muscles, and increase the endorphins (a “feel-good” brain chemical) released by your brain. In the United States, anxiety disorders are the highest reported mental health issue with 42.5 million people suffering from this illness and 4.5 million children are diagnosed and living with anxiety.

A comprehensive study from 9 countries of approximately 3,000 participants with depression, anxiety, or both, found humor therapy decreased their symptoms and some reported the effects of humor therapy was significant.

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Gut Health and Immunity Recovery Time

Gut Health and Immunity Recovery Time

Can your gut health affect recovery time from long-term immune challenges?

A study recently found gut health could affect long-term immune recovery time, especially when adding probiotics with the bacteria Bifidobacterium into the protocol for long-term immune challenged patients. Some foods to include in a diet for improved gut health are:

  • kale
  • broccoli
  • mushrooms
  • artichokes
  • garlic
  • kimchi
  • yogurt
  • sauerkraut
  • kefir
  • other pickled or fermented foods

And remember,, your best source for everything health is your chiropractor.

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Can Dark Chocolate Boost Memory?

Dark Chocolate Boosts Memory and More! Research continues to reveal the health benefits of dark chocolate. Most of the health benefits from dark chocolate comes from cacao.

Cacao contains polyphenols which are responsible for most of the health benefits in dark chocolate. Studies have confirmed cacao can benefit your heart, blood vessels, brain and nervous system, and helps fight diabetes and other conditions rooted in inflammation. Like the video so far, Subscribe and Follow us. Most recently, a human trial study revealed chocolate helps improve stress levels, inflammation, mood, memory and immune function.

Based on the research, a small piece of 70% cacao chocolate a day can support your cognition, memory, mood, immunity, and more! Remember your best source for everything health is your chiropractor.

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Emotional Wellbeing and Gut Health


Is there a relationship between gut health and emotional wellbeing? A recent study linked bacteria in the gut to positive emotions, healthier emotion management skills, and better physical health. Over 200 women in the study filled out a survey assessing their feelings and how they handled emotions, as well as providing stool samples.

The study found people who suppressed their emotions had a less diverse gut microbiome, and those who reported happier feelings had lower levels of certain bacteria compared to people who had more negative emotions having more of those bacteria.

Some foods to support your gut health and ultimately your emotional and physical health include: organic fruits and vegetables, yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, fiber rich foods. Remember your best source for diet, nutrition, and supplement information is your Metabolic Typing Advisor, Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, and Functional Medicine Practitioner.

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Walking is The Best Exercise

Why is walking considered the best exercise? Walking can be done indoors and outdoors and requires no skills or practice. 5 ways to make walking the most beneficial include:
1- Walk about 3 miles in 45 minutes.
2- Do some uphill walking (long, gradual hills are best).
3- Carry hand weights and never use ankle weights, which can stress joints and lead to injury. Like the video so far, Subscribe and Follow us.
4- Good posture is important and swinging the arms opposite to the movement of the legs makes for a better stride. 5- Walking with special poles (like ski poles) is a great option. The best thing about walking is you can do it alone, with friends, or make it a family activity!

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Zero-calorie Sweetener Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke

Is zero-calorie sugar replacement healthy?

A new study showed the sugar replacement called erythritol, found in stevia, monk-fruit and keto reduced-sugar products, has been linked to blood clotting, stroke, heart attack and death.

Erythritol is a sugar alcohol found naturally in many fruits and vegetables.  Erythritol is popular because it looks like sugar, tastes like sugar, and you can bake with it too.

A study of 3000 people found the higher levels of erythritol found in blood samples were connected to a greater risk of heart attack, stroke or death within three years.

If you are looking for a healthy alternative for your sweets craving, fruit is nature’s candy and is packed with vitamins and minerals that help your body function.

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Oral Health Impacts Brain Health

Did you know taking care of your oral health (teeth and gums) can also benefit your brain health? A study analyzed the potential link between oral health and brain health among 40,000 adults without a history of stroke and screened the participants for 105 genetic variants for poor oral health. Like the video so far, Subscribe and Follow us.

The study showed people who were genetically prone to cavities, missing teeth or needing dentures had: 1- a higher burden of silent cerebrovascular disease (also known as a silent stroke) and 2- an increased damage to the fine architecture of the brain (impacting memory). A healthy lifestyle includes proper oral hygiene.

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