Hunger Knows No Season

Chiropractic Wellness and many of the people we network with have supported Helping Hands of Paulding food bank.  They are wonderful people.  In an effort to support their tremendous need to feed the hungry, I am offering you classic Christmas songs from an album I recorded several years ago for $.99 each. 100% of the money will be donated to Helping Hands of Paulding.  We’re setting a goal of 500.00.  Please help us reach our goal!

Click HERE to make a donation and download Christmas music!

Once you purchase your music, please click on the link that says, “Return to give@drgeorget.com” to download your music.  Thank you for your donation!

Since people will be hungry even after Christmas, we are going to support this tremendous organization after the holidays by making a special offer to our patients to help them save money.  Every Tuesday from January 4th through February 22nd, we will have a food drive at our office in Dallas, GA.  Established patients who bring in $25 of canned food (with receipt) will receive a free adjustment.  If you are a new patient and bring in $50 of canned goods (with receipt)  you will receive a consultation, exam, report of findings and 1st adjustment free.  Any necessary x-rays will be $15 each (x-rays are not always required).

At Chiropractic Wellness, we believe that we can make a difference by working together.

Happy Holidays!

What are Probiotics?

You may have heard about Probiotics in the news or on commercials for yogurt or baby formula.  Probiotics are “good” bacteria and a recent study shows that they may have benefits for certain illnesses in children.
The study was conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics and was published in the journal, Pediatrics. The report shows that probiotics taken early during diarrhea from a viral infection may shorten the illness in otherwise healthy children.  Probiotics may also prevent diarrhea in children who are taking antibiotics.
As a  health care provider, I’m very happy to see the medical community looking into alternative ways to treat children.  For example, many peditritians have realized how dangerous many medications are for children and have stopped recommending them in the last couple of years.  Medical doctors are also more concerned about suggesting antibiotics than in the past.  Research into the benefits of probiotics is another step toward beneficial “alternative” medicine becoming more accepted in the health care community.
This study also points out that many probiotic products and supplements are not of good quality.  Some of these only had 7 to 21 percent of the active ingrediant written on the label.
In our office, we use only the finest probiotic supplements and guarantee that they’re the best out there.  They’re also affordable.
If you have questions about probiotics, supplements or how alternative medicine may be beneficial to you and your family, please give us a call at 678-777-3116 or stop by our Paulding clinic at 144 Fox Drive, Dallas GA  30157.

Knowledge is Power!

Knowledge, is an important factor when it comes to your health.  In my opinion, an informed patient is the best patient.

Anyone who truly wants to live an abundant, healthy life will probably want to read the following:

The Omega Diet by Artemis P. Simopolulos, M.D. and Jo Robinson

Real Food by Nina Planck

Cholesterol Facts & Fantasiesby Judith A. Decava, CNC, LNC

Healthy Aging by Andrew Weil, M.D.

Younger Next Year by Chris Crowley & Henry S. Lodge, M.D.

Calcium Misconceptions

Everyone knows how important calcium is for the body.  However, there are a lot of misconceptions.
First, it’s important to know is that you can’t always absorb all of the calcium that you consume.  The least absorbable is calcium carbonate , which is also most commonly used in supplements.  I’ve seen situations where people are taking high amounts of calcium but only absorbing 15 percent.  (The most absorbable form of calcium is calcium lactate.)
No one should ever take more calcium than the body needs.  When you take more than needed, it can cause problems or the body just eliminates it.  So, you’re either wasting money or creating health problems, or both.
Many people believe that milk is one of the best sources of calcium.  However when milk is pasteurized, proteins are destroyed that help you absorb calcium.  In general, the more heavily processed a food is, the less beneficial it is for your body.
Some foods are more nutritious cooked and some are more nutritious raw—including the amount and absorption of calcium.  I work with patients to use food and supplements to get 1,000 mg of calcium/day.
Below is a list of foods and the amount of calcium in each (mg).
Low fat yogurt with 1 cup of fruit                                448
3.5 oz canned salmon with bones                              380
2 Tbl blackstrap molasses                                             350
1 cup of skim milk                                                            300
1 cup soft-serve ice milk                                                                274
1 oz Swiss cheese                                                              272
1 cup frozen yogurt                                                          240
3.5 oz sardines with bones                                            240
1 oz cheddar cheese                                                         204
1 cup vanilla ice cream                                                   176
½ cup cooked rhubarb                                                   174
1 cup of 2% cottage cheese                                            155
½ cooked (previously frozen) spinach                     140
½ cup soy nuts                                                                 119
½ cup collard greens                                                      120
½ cup almonds                                                                 92
½ navy or baked beans                                                 64
½ mustard greens                                                           51
1 medium orange                                                             52
½ cup okra                                                                         50
3 oz baked halibut                                                           51
½ cup cooked fresh broccoli                                        42

What Happens When You Drink A Soda?

 According to the Nutrition Research Center, this is what happens to your body within 1 hour of drinking a can of soda:
 -10 minutes: 10 teaspoons of sugar hit your system, which is 100 percent of your recommended daily intake. You’d normally vomit from such an intake, but the phosphoric acid cuts the flavor.
-20 minutes: Your blood sugar skyrockets. Your liver attempts to maximize insulin production in order to turn high levels of sugar into fat.
-40 minutes: As your body finishes absorbing the caffeine, your pupils dilate, your blood pressure rises, and your liver pumps more sugar into the bloodstream. Adenosine receptors in your brain are blocked preventing you from feeling how tired you may actually be.
-45 minutes: Your body increases dopamine production, causing you to feel pleasure and adding to the addictiveness of the beverage. This physical neuro response works the same way as it would if we were consuming heroin.
-60 minutes: The phosphoric acid binds calcium, magnesium and zinc in your lower intestine, which boosts your metabolism a bit further. High doses of sugar and artificial sweeteners compound this effect, increasing the urinary excretion of calcium. The caffeine’s diuretic properties come into play. (You have to GO!) Your body will eliminate the bonded calcium, magnesium and zinc that was otherwise heading to your bones. And you will also flush out the sodium, electrolytes and water. Your body has eliminated the water that was in the soda. And in the process it was infused with nutrients and minerals your body would have otherwise used to hydrate your system or build body cells, bones, teeth.
-60 minutes: The sugar crash begins. You may become irritable and/or sluggish. You start feeling like crap. Time to grab another?

Preventing Colds and Sickness

Over the last several years, the AMA and American Pediatric Association have warned against the use of many commonly sold cold and flu medications.  Some of them have been very dangerous and harmed the health of people who have used them.

This may be one of the reasons why we’ve had a lot of interest in our natural cold preventions.  So, when your child catches the latest bug from the kids from school, we have natural alternatives to dangerous medicine.  We have an herbal throat spray, natural decongestants and immune system boosters.  We also have nutritional support to fight viral infections, gastrointestinal problems, mono and more.

During the month of November, Chiropractic Wellness is offering a FREE Systems Survey Analysis at our clinic in Dallas, GA (Paulding County).  Please call for details!

The Key To Good Health

I have an important secret to share with you—the key to health. Whether you have high blood pressure, high blood sugar, are over-weight, or many other health conditions, the secret to restoring your heath is discipline. There is no money in preaching discipline, so it’s hardly ever done.

It’s amazing that we will spend thousands of dollars on a stair master, but avoid walking up and down the stairs at our homes. We’ll buy an expensive frozen low-calorie meal, and nuke it in the microwave rather than combining 3 cubes of beef, rice and a big serving of vegetables on your own plate.

Walking 30 minutes every day briskly will have such a positive improvement on your overall health that your medical doctor may report to you that your blood pressure, blood sugar, weight and other health indicators have improved greatly.

So, before you spend more of your hard-earned money on exercise equipment, gym memberships, or pre-packaged foods, please consider small things that you can change in your daily routine that can make big improvements to your health.  It only takes discipline.

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Car Manufacturers Need to be More Pro-active to Beat Whiplash

The following article is from Whiplash Injury Claim:

Car manufacturers are not doing enough to help protect against whiplash. Statistics show that in America a rear-end crash occurs every 17 seconds. One of the most common injuries sustained in these types of accidents is whiplash. Whiplash occurs when the force of an impact causes a person’s head to move rapidly forward and then snap back. This action can hyperextend the neck and damage the nerves and ligaments, resulting in ongoing pain and stiffing of the neck. Whiplash can occur even if a crash takes place at low speeds of around ten miles per hour.

The good news is that a lot can be done to protect against whiplash injuries. One simple way would be to install adequate head rests and seatbacks for all passengers, which can reduce the effects of whiplash by providing support to the head. However car manufacturers seem reluctant to spend money in this area, as most car safety reports focus on other areas of importance, most likely because whiplash injuries are very rarely fatal.

But although the injuries may not be fatal they can still cause a lot of discomfort and may result in vertebrate in the neck fracturing and ligaments becoming severed. Later on in life accident victims may suffer from arthritis in the neck as a result of the injury. Every year in America around two million claims for whiplash are filed, with roughly 10 percent of these injuries so serious that they will result in long term damage.
Car manufacturers need to pay more attention to developing headrests and seats that will minimise the effects of whiplash. However this is a challenge, as there is no one sizes fits all and an effective headrest and seat needs to accommodate people of all different shapes and sizes. In addition there needs to be flexibility in the system to allow people to tailor the headrests to their needs, so that they get the maximum benefit. This is especially important for tall people, who are at a higher risk of suffering severe whiplash injuries.

While the car manufacturers need to ensure that the vehicles they produce are as safe as they can be, drivers and passengers need to do their bit as well. Most head rests are adjustable and correct positioning will help prevent severe whiplash. The problem is that most people do not know how to alter their headrest, or what the best position is. In addition many people don’t have the time to change their headrest, or don’t even think that it can help them if they had an accident. Education is required to help drivers and passengers understand the value of making sure that their head rest is currently positioned before driving, just like they ensure they put on their seatbelt.

Cars produced in 2009 will have to meet new federal requirements which concentrate on reducing neck injuries. This rule came in 2005 and aims to bring American car manufacturers up to the standards of their European counter parts. Hopefully this will force the car industry to realise that whiplash can be a life changing injury and more needs to be done to prevent it from occurring.

Danielle is an author of several articles pertaining to No Win No Fee, Compensation Claims, Personal Injury Claims and other legal articles.

View article at http://whiplash-injury-claim.com/car-manufacturers-need-to-be-more-pro-active-to-beat-whiplash/.

If you have been in a car accident, please schedule a FREE consultation with our Dallas, GA office by calling 678-777-3116.  We work with insurance companies to reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket expenses and focus on restoring your health through chiropractic care and nutritional support.

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Is Chiropractic Care Good For High Blood Pressure?

Check out these studies on Chiropractic and High Blood Pressure.  If you have High Blood Pressure, check out our 30 Day Health Challange following these reports. 
Subject: Hypertension / Blood Pressure
Title: Effects of Chiropractic Treatment on Blood Pressure and Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Reference: Yates RG, Lamping NL, Abram C et al. The effects of chiropractic treatment on blood pressure and anxiety: a randomized, controlled trial. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1988; 11(6): 484-8
Abstract: This study examined the effects of chiropractic adjustments of the thoracic spine (T1-T5) on blood pressure and state anxiety in 21 patients with elevated blood pressure. Subjects were randomly assigned to one of three treatment conditions: active treatment, placebo treatment, or no treatment control. The adjustments were performed by a mechanical chiropractic adjusting device (Activator adjusting instrument). Dependent measures obtained pre- and post-treatment included systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and state anxiety. Results indicated that systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased significantly in the active treatment condition, whereas no significant changes occurred in the placebo and control conditions. State anxiety significantly decreased in the active and control conditions. Results provide support for the hypothesis that blood pressure is reduced following chiropractic treatment. Further study is needed to examine the long-term effects of chiropractic treatment on blood pressure. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1988; 11(6):484-488. 
Article can be found at:  http://www.activator.com/research_04/page_044.asp 

Specialized Chiropractic Treatment Reduces High Blood Pressure

By: Melanie Grimes
Published: Friday, 26 December 2008

High blood pressure afflicts over 73 millions Americans and kills over 50,000 people a year. For one in three people suffering from this condition, the traditional treatment is two pharmaceutical drugs combined. The cause of high blood pressure is not known, however, a recent study showed that specific type of chiropractic treatment can reduce high blood pressure by the same amount as the two pharmaceutical drugs. These findings are an important breakthrough for alternative medicine.

The double blind study conducted at the University of Chicago showed blood pressure drops of 17 points that lasted for the eight-week duration of the study. The study was placebo controlled, and there were no side effects from the procedure. Traditional pharmacy treatment of high blood pressure requires the patient to take two medications in order to obtain a drop of 17 points.

Article can be found at:
http://www.healthnews.com/blogs/melanie-grimes/natural-health/alternative-medicine/specialized-chiropractic-treatment-reduces-high-blo

   

Lower blood pressure with neck  alignment 
By Terri Yablonsky Stat 
Chicago Tribune – Special to the Tribune
 May 8, 2007 
 A one-time chiropractic adjustment of a misaligned neck vertebra has been shown to significantly reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension, according to a pilot study by University of Chicago researchers. 
When the vertebra, known as the Atlas, or C1, was manipulated in 25 people with high blood pressure, both their systolic and diastolic readings decreased significantly, equal to taking two blood-pressure drugs at once. 
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is defined in an adult as a systolic pressure of 140 or higher and/or a diastolic pressure of 90 or higher. The mean blood pressure of those who had the adjustment was 147 systolic before adjustment and 129.8 systolic after. The mean diastolic reading was 92.5 before adjustment and 82.3 after. 
For years anecdotal reports have linked blood pressure and neck pain, according to the study’s lead author, Dr. George Bakris, director of the hypertension center at the University of Chicago Medical Center. He and his team decided to put the hypothesis to the test after he was approached by family practitioner Dr. Bruce Bell of Barrington, who has been interested in this phenomenon for years. 
The Atlas vertebra, which lies high in the neck, is not anchored like other vertebrae, so it easily slips out of alignment. It relies solely on muscles and ligaments to stay in place.  The vertebra also can become displaced without pain and often goes undetected and untreated. 
Problem long recognized 
 ”Even back in the 1960s and ’70s, neurosurgeons and some specialized chiropractors knew that things change when you realign C1,” Bakris said. “But there has not been the rigor of the scientific method applied to see what’s going on. We wanted to find out if this effect lasts longer than a week or two.” 
Enough chiropractic specialists were aware of the phenomenon to limit their practice to manual alignment of C1. They make up the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association. It was a Chicago member of the association, Marshall Dickholtz Sr., to whom patients with high blood pressure and misaligned C1 were sent for the study. Half the patients received a tailor-made adjustment; half received a “sham intervention.” Patients were assessed after the alignment as well as at the end of eight weeks.  ”We were shocked to find out that we got more than double what we expected in blood pressure reduction,” Bakris said. Patients did not need to resume taking blood pressure medicine. The effect lasted for months. 
Wide-ranging effects 
People with a misaligned Atlas vertebra have leg-length disparities that are noticeable when the person lies down and their heel positions are compared. When patients turn their head to the left or right, their heel position changes. If the heels do not appear parallel to one another or change on head-turning, the Atlas is misaligned. 
“There’s a lot of nerve traffic through that area,” Bakris said. “We have to figure out why it’s happening.” 
Akris and his team are working with the National Institutes of Health and General Electric to develop a proposal to study changes in blood flow at the base of the brain and changes in neurotransmitters possibly related to serotonin. These changes could result in a lack of blood flow involving the Atlas misalignment. Realignment results in higher levels of serotonin and less nerve traffic. 
Study results mean that people with Stage 1 hypertension who are in their 40s and 50s may be freed from blood pressure medication for a time. Older patients on three or four medications may be able to reduce their pill count. 
Dr. Chuck Woodfield, a chiropractic researcher in Bellingham, Wash., was part of the research team. 
“We need to do more research to understand why this effect occurs,” Woodfield said. “It’ll be at least five years before we can get the actual mechanism inside the brain. 
“When the Atlas misaligns, you get cascaded effects. There are changes in posture and the way blood flows to the brain stem. This sets up an inflammatory process. When you adjust the Atlas, posture comes back to somewhat normal and inflammation decreases. It improves overall health. I don’t know if it’s a cure-all. It’s just one study, and we need to do a multisite study and look at minority populations.” 
——— 
ctc-tempo@tribune.com 
Article available at:  http://www.pmaworks.com/main/uploads/lowers_blood_pressure.pdf
   

Dr. George’s 30 Day Health Challenge  

If you have been formally diagnosed and are under medical supervision for High Blood Pressure, we will give you a FREE Exam, Consultation, Report of Findings, AND FIRST ADJUSTMENT!  

PLUS, at Chiropractic Wellness, we always offer FREE Blood Pressure Checks at our office.  Just call 678-777-31166 to schedule a no-obligation appointment.  

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Allergy Symptoms That May Surprise You

Some people suffer from fall allergies like Ragweed and mold.  However, many more people suffer from year-round food allergies that they aren’t even aware of.  Could you be one of them?  Here are some symptoms that may surprise you:

 -  Headaches
 -  Stomach Aches
 -   Gastro-intestine Disorders, irritable bowel syndrome,
 -  Hyper Activity
 -  Difficulty Concentrating
 -  Depression
 -  Gas and Bloating
 -  Diarrhea and Constipation

Many patients at our Dallas, GA office have suffered from these signs and symptoms.  After chiropractic care and nutritional support, they have reported significant health improvements.

If any of these symptoms sound familiar, give us a call.  We offer a free consultation to determine if we can assist you with allergy testing.

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Flu Shot Warning for Pregnant Women

The National Coalition of Organized Women (NCOW) estimates that the 2009/2010 N1N1 flu vaccine has caused up to 3,578 miscarriages and stillbirths.  This information was released after analyzing statistics from two different reporting sources.

In a speech earlier this month, NCOW Director, Eileen Dannemann, stated, “We strongly recommend that the CDC withdraws their continued recommendation to pregnant women, instead, strictly adhering to the FDA/manufacturers warning on the insert packages that the flu shot not be given to pregnant women unless clearly needed.”  She also suggested, “that the CDC advise all Ob/Gyns, vaccine providers and the public this year of last season’s reports on H1N1 vaccine-related fetal deaths.”

If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, please research and consider the potential side effects of the flu shot for yourself and your baby.

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The Best-And Least Expensive-Weight Loss Program

Have you been swamped with people talking about the latest weight loss program?  They usually tell you about “meal replacement” powders that you drink for breakfast and lunch.  I have even heard these multi-level-marketing sales reps call themselves “Certified Health Coaches”.

Over the years, there have been many of these types of companies.  They make huge profits from people looking for a quick-fix and instant weight loss.  And, many of their customers have lost weight while on these types of program; at least until they go off the program and gain it all (and more) back.

There is a better alternative.  And it’s much less expensive.  It’s called ‘eat more salad and get outside!’

The only way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you eat.  So ideally, it takes consuming less calories and burning more than you do now.

Instead of paying for expensive powders, start by replacing one meal each day with fresh fruits and vegetables (raw if possible).  Then, work on eating less fried food and less foods made up of empty carbs (white bread, white rice, chips, candy, etc.).

To burn more calories, get outside!  Buy a bicycle and go for a ride or just get out and take a walk.  Go at your pace and work up to a faster pace or longer distances.  Invite your spouse, friend or kids to go with you and get in some quality time; not to mention the fresh air!

You don’t have to change all of your eating and exercise habits over night.  Making small healthier choices every day really ads up!  Plus, over time this becomes a lifestyle change.  Not only do you loose weight, your body becomes healthier and you get more out of life.

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Whiplash and Other Injuries from Auto Accidents

When you’ve been in a car accident, you are usually very shaken and upset. If you don’t have any obvious major injuries like broken bones or cuts, you might think your okay. You might not realize that you have suffered from whiplash or other soft tissue injuries until two hours to two days after the accident.




Whiplash is a common injury from car accidents and occurs when excessive force or motion is applied the tendons, muscles and ligaments in the neck. Symptoms of whiplash include neck pain, headache, muscle tightness and stiffness, dizziness, shoulder pain, pain radiating from your neck to your shoulders or arms, swelling around the neck, blurred vision, back pain, nausea and fatigue.



After a car accident, you have a lot of things to take care of including talking to insurance companies, repair places, an attorney and more. This can be very stressful. Just remember that a car can be replaced. Your health and your body CAN’T!



Pain medication only makes you feel like you’re okay, when you still have injuries. So, make sure you get thorough chiropractic care from an experienced chiropractor to heal and repair the cause of the pain. Getting chiropractic care immediately after a car accident can relieve pain and begin the healing process so that your injuries don’t cause you problems for years to come.

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Avoid Heavy Bookbags

We see a lot of kids in our office who complain about aches and pains from carrying heavy book-bags to and from school. Excessive, repetitive weight on growing bones and muscles may cause spinal misalignment (subluxations), muscle spasms and poor posture.




Some things you can do to prevent spinal damage from book-bags include:



- Choose an ergonomically designed book-bag that is specifically created to better distribute weight.



- Check children’s book-bags regularly to make sure they’re not carrying around extra weight from toys, old school work and electronics (that they’re not supposed to have at school, anyway).



- Ask older children to go to their locker at the end of the school day and only bring home books necessary for homework.



- If students are bringing several books home each day specifically for homework, talk to your child’s teacher. Your son or daughter may be able to manage their time better at school so that they have less homework and fewer books to carry.



Dr. George Tomes offers free chiropractic care for all children under 12, and significantly reduced care for children under 17. Call 678-777-3116 to schedule an appointment just to make sure your child spine and soft tissues haven’t been damaged by heavy book-bags or other stresses on their body.

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