Yet another study has confirmed the link between low magnesium levels and migraine headaches. 
Call our office today for your headache evaluation and treatment, and consider eating a well-rounded diet rich in vitamins and minerals to help prevent migraine headaches. 
Source: Bhurat et al. PubMed. 2022 Jun 11.
Numbness, burning, weakness, and swelling in the hands? 
Maintaining a healthy weight may help. A recent study found that those with a higher body mass had an increase in the size of the nerve in the wrist, leading to carpal tunnel syndrome. If you’re hoping to shed a few pounds, check out this weight loss infographic for healthy tips, then give our office a call to see how we can help.
Source: Bowers, et al. Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. March 2022.
Vitamin D is crucial for strong bones and can benefit diabetics with nerve damage. Boost your intake naturally by sun exposure, fatty fish, mushrooms, egg yolk, and Vitamin D fortified foods.Â
Source: Putz, et al. Clinical Therapeutics. May 2022.
Did you know that protein is vital for your health? High protein is essential for weight loss. It boosts your metabolism, makes you feel full, and reduces cravings. Make sure you include enough protein in your daily diet!
A migraine is an intense throbbing headache that may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or noise. Certain foods are known triggers for migraines, but a recent study has identified several fruits that could contribute, including:
If you suffer from migraines, give our office a call today to see how chiropractic care can help!
Source:
Research has found that excess weight increases our chances of developing conditions ranging from heart disease to cancer to many muscle, joint, and nerve problems. In fact, a new study found that overweight individuals even have a higher risk of carpal tunnel syndrome.
If the number on your scale is putting a frown on your face (or numbness in your hand), check out this infographic for some helpful tips! ???? https://bit.ly/3iQm27G
Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32893794/
Recent research has shown that adequate fruit and vegetable intake is associated with up to 30% reduced odds of headaches.
Do you know what else works? Chiropractic manipulation! Take a look at the video below to learn more about headaches. ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/embed/nM2oVP0Y3W0?rel=0
#headaches #chiropracticmanipulation
Source: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40519-020-00984-7
Final week of the plant-based meal comparison to animal-based meal discussion! This week, dessert will be served! We will be talking about carbohydrates, paleo, keto, vegan and more!
7pm tonight (10.26.2020) at the sanctuary at Faith Church! 13001 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63127
Come with questions! We will stay with answers. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
If you read anything at all about nutrition, you’ve likely come across a variety of diets that all tout health benefits and claim to be the best. Here’s a little breakdown of the most common diets and a commentary that, hopefully, makes it all less confusing!
Standard American Diet (SAD)
This is the most common diet in the US and includes sugar, fried foods, trans fat, prepackaged foods, GMOs (genetically modified organisms), foods filled with pesticides, and other chemicals/additives that keep you addicted and cause you to gain weight. These foods have low nutrient levels and because you aren’t getting what you need, you tend to eat more in an effort to
compensate.
Paleo
The paleo diet is designed to resemble what our hunter-gatherer (Paleolithic) ancestors ate thousands of years ago. Researchers believe their diets consisted of whole foods such as meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, herbs, spices, healthy fats, and oils. Foods to avoid would include grains, sugar, processed foods, most dairy products, legumes, vegetable oils, artificial sweeteners, margarine, and trans fats.
Atkins
The Atkins diet is a low-carb diet, usually recommended for weight loss. Proponents of this diet claim that you can lose weight while eating as much protein and fat as you want, as long as you avoid foods high in carbs. The Atkins diet was originally promoted by the physician Dr. Robert C. Atkins, who wrote a best-selling book about it in 1972.
Keto
The ketogenic diet (or keto diet) is a low-carb, high-fat diet that shares many similarities with the Atkins diet, but with a bit higher fat content. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat. This reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called ketosis. When this happens, your body becomes incredibly efficient at burning fat for energy.
It also turns fat into ketones in the liver, which can supply energy for the brain. Ketogenic diets can cause massive reductions in blood sugar and insulin levels.
Mediterranean
The Mediterranean diet is based on the traditional foods that people used to eat in countries like Italy and Greece back in the 1960’s. The basics include eating vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, potatoes, whole grains, bread, herbs, spices, fish, seafood, and extra virgin olive oil and eating in moderation poultry, eggs, cheese, and yogurt.
Vegan/Vegetarian
Plant-based diets have been popular for centuries because of their health benefits. Vegetarian diets contain various levels of fruits, vegetables, grains, pulses, nuts, and seeds. The inclusion of dairy and eggs depends on the type of diet you follow. The most common types of vegetarians include:
So what are we supposed to eat?
The simplicity of it is…the more your food is unaltered and in its natural form, the better. Chemicals don’t belong in our food or in our bodies. So, start there. Our nutritional needs can fluctuate depending on the season, age, energy demands, ancestral heritage, etc. We all need protein, fat, and carbohydrates but the RATIO of what we need can vary. Some do well with a 100% plant-based diet and some need animal protein. In the summer, we usually feel like more fruits and vegetables but on a cold winter night, we might want a beef stew. Once you clean out the chemicals from your diet, it will be easier to tell what your nutritional needs are because your body will tell you. Pay attention to how you feel and adjust until you find what works for you. If you can, attend our upcoming classes and ask questions!
Encourage children to eat vegetables and fruits by making it fun. Provide healthy ingredients and let kids help with preparation, based on their age and skills. Kids may try foods they avoided in the past if they helped make them.
