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Chiropractor Says Hugs Are Healthy & Helpful

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Hugging is definitely a powerful way to improve anyone’s day, especially when done a certain way. More on that in a moment.

But first, are you aware of just how much a hug can benefit you chemically and electrically?

Research shows that a good hug has many benefits for sickness, dis-ease, loneliness, anxiety, depression, and stress.

Here are 9 good reasons to hug more often:

  1. The act of hugging instinctually builds trust, safety and a sense of community. This helps encourage healthy communication and a sense of being connected with others.
  2. Hugs can instantly boost oxytocin levels. Oxytocin is a powerful hormone that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. It helps with loneliness, isolation, or anger. Hugs are like a drug, but without side effects. In this case, addiction is encouraged.
  3. Holding a hug for an extended period of time can increase serotonin levels (another powerful neurotransmitter), thus elevating mood and creating a sense of well-being and happiness. It’s as if our internal pharmacy relies on hugs to keep the doors open.
  4. Hugs strengthen the immune system. The gentle pressure on the sternum combined with the emotional charge of a hug can stimulate the solar plexus (a nerve bundle in the abdomen). This can stimulate the thymus gland, which regulates and balances the body’s production of white blood cells.
  5. Hugging can relax muscles and reduce tension by increasing circulation within soft tissues.
  6. Hugging boosts self-esteem and the ability to love thyself. All the attention and tactile stimulation we received though hugs as children leaves an imprint or memory within our nervous system. Hugging reminds us that we are important and worthy of love.
  7. Hugs balance out the nervous system. The galvanic skin response of giving and receiving a hug shows a a change in skin conductance. These changes suggest that a hug initiates a more relaxed, parasympathetic state within the nerve system.
  8. Hugs teach us that there is equal value to giving and receiving in life. Hugs remind us that love is meant to be given and received.
  9. Hugs are like a mini yoga or mediation session. They teach us to be present and in the moment. They remind us to be conscious of our heart, our feelings, our breath, and the moments that matter most in life.

As Chiropractors we advocate the importance of a healthy nervous system, which makes hugging a side effect free prescription for better health.

There is a saying by Virginia Satir, a respected family therapist, “We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need twelve hugs a day for growth.”

One last thing…

If only a proper hug will benefit us so greatly, what constitutes a proper hug?

Well, hugging someone like they have cuddies or as a mere courtesy will not do. It needs to be a full embrace with a sense of meaning and intention.

Just commit to it. You deserve it. So do they.

On a personal note…

As a loving husband, I get plenty of hugs from my beautiful wife every single day. But, after writing this article I am inclined to double my dosage.

Truth is, the most important part of my day for the last several years is the hug we have upon delivery of the coffee to her bedside. Apparently, I innately knew that this is the best way to start the day.

Now, we just have a few other reasons to keep doing it forever and ever, Amen?

written by Dr. Craig Burns, DC

Turn The Power On

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How Can We “Turn The Power On” In Our Body, And Keep It On For The Rest Of Our Lives?

This poster actually says a lot about how our body works, don’t you think? Have you ever thought about how nerve energy runs our body or how it influences our state of health and happiness?

Sadly, most of us were never taught this. Fortunately, it’s never too late to learn more about a big idea like this and use it to our advantage.

What Is The Short & Simple Explanation?

Our body is an electrical system… nerve energy is what regulates bodily function… it flows from our brain down to our body through our spinal column… it flows through channels formed by the bones out to organs, glands and muscles… it supplies everything with much needed energy and information.

With that being said, the two most important questions we would want answers to is:

What happens if the flow of nerve energy becomes compromised?

  • Abnormal function and dis-ease
What can happen if restore or maintain the flow of nerve energy?
  • Proper function and health

What Is The Short & Simple Conclusion?

Let’s keep the electricity flowing properly through our spine and keep the “lights on” to all the pieces and parts that those nerves go to.

Let’s keep our POWER ON with chiropractic.

This is just what smart, health conscious people know and do nowadays.

Would you agree?

Real World Examples Of This Principle?

It may be you or it may be someone you know… but, if it looks or feels like the power is not on… please know that there is hope. Find a good wellness-based Doctor of Chiropractic. They can do things for us and teach us things that nobody else can.

 

Chiropractic Is Essential To Heart Health?

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To answer this question, we should consider the impact chiropractic may have on heart health. Then, we can ask ourselves… 

  • Can chiropractic naturally improve a heart condition?
  • Is chiropractic necessary to preventing heart problems in the first place?

Given that heart disease is at an all time high, please share this valuable information with our friends and family.

What Is The Connection Between Chiropractic And Our Heart?

Our heart and blood vessels are literally connected to our central nervous system by millions of tiny connections. Our nerve system is like our body’s operating system, or our body’s power plant. It extends from our brain to our feet inside a “main channel” called the spinal column. This design creates what is known as the brain-body communication system.

One major connection is the vagus nerve and the autonomic nerve system. These nerve connections control heart rate and blood pressure, which are essential to heart health.

Keeping these channels and connections operating properly is critical to preventing and/or overcoming a heart problem, don’t you think? Since chiropractic positively influences these nerves, its benefits are more valuable than we ever thought.

What Are The Heart Health Benefits Of Chiropractic?

There are at least four proven ways chiropractic care is related to heart health:

  • Lowers blood pressure – studies show a significant improvement in blood pressure when chiropractors adjust the first vertebra, called the Atlas (1)
  • Improves nerve function of the heart – this is called the autonomic tone (the state of tension within the nerve system), and it impacts the heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, bladder, sex organs and just about every other part of the body (2)
  • Decreases blood markers of inflammation – the more inflammation we have the greater our risk of cardiovascular events… conversely, decreasing inflammation improves our ability to prevent or recover from disease (3)
  • Improves heart rate variability – the more your heart rate bounces around as it should, the better your heart can function as it was designed to(4)

Can You See The Connection Now?

Can you imagine how common childhood injuries, playing sports, even seemingly minor accidents can affect our spine, our nerves, our heart? Can you see how even slight disturbances in the nerve channels and connections could initiate a problem or prevent a problem from resolving?

What Makes More Sense To You?

To rely on medication to manage these conditions for a lifetime or to remove these disturbances? To ignore disruptions in the channels and connections between our brain and our body, or keep them well cared for with chiropractic?

Sadly, many doctors today do not realize how important this information is. But, now you do.

Thankfully, a wellness-based Doctor of Chiropractic does as well.

One Last Piece Of Advice?

Get the people you care about (especially the little ones) involved with a wellness-based Doctor of Chiropractic. They can do things for us and teach us things that nobody else can.

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References:

  1. J Hum Hypertens. 2007 May; 21(5): 347-52
  2. J Chiropr Med. 2008 Sep;7(3):86-93.
  3. J Chiropr Med. 2010 Sep;9(3):107-14
  4. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2006 May;29(4):267-74.
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Is It Okay For Kids To See A Chiropractor?

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It’s not just okay, it is perhaps the best thing a parent could do for their child’s health and well-being.

Truth is, we are very rough on our body when we are young and reckless.

Ever slide down the stairs on your butt, jump off of something you shouldn’t have, or play sports as a child? Much of what children do in their youth would put a middle aged body on bedrest for a week.

The truth is, these developing bodies need more attention than we were led to believe.

A seemingly insignificant fall or jarring event can literally alter the course of their future by altering the health of their spine and posture. Shockingly, it’s not just the bones in their back that we need to be worried about. It’s what inside that matters most.

No, this is not your momma’s speech about self-confidence. We are talking about the spinal cord and the spinal nerves (our body’s central nervous system). This complex electrical system is basically our body’s operating system. If that gets even mildly irritated or stressed, we’ve got problems!

Just think about this for a second… how important is it that the operating system on your computer or mobile device, or the one in your vehicle or home actually works properly on a regular basis? Sadly, we were never taught to think about the one inside our own body, were we? This is why we cannot allow stress in our spine to promote interference or disturbance to our nervous system (our body’s operating system).

Chiropractors refer to this common problem as a subluxation… a condition whereby the spine is not aligned properly or moving properly which promotes dysfunction of the muscles and joints, the nerves and organs, and even the brain.

Can you see how all those slips and falls, the rough housing, the backpacks, and the long hours sitting in school can take a toll? In fact, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) states that the average child will fall over 2,000+ times before they hit puberty, and many of those falls will be traumatic enough to cause bigger problems later in life if not adequately addressed.

Besides helping a child grow and develop properly (i.e. avoid scoliosis and bad posture), chiropractic care has been shown to help with a host of other common issues like bedwetting, a weak immune system, allergies and asthma, ADD / ADHD / SPD, etc. How is this possible? Again, it comes down to how the relationship between the spine and the nerve system can influence bodily function from the inside-out.

If you think about it, a well-cared for spine and nerve system is essential to a healthy childhood. Chiropractic care is known to reduce nerve stress and improve nerve function. Again, what is coordinating the growth and development of that little body? That’s right, it is our central nervous system, which just so happens to run through our spinal column.

So, with all this being said, could the benefits of chiropractic care not only help a child achieve optimal growth and development, but also determine their potential for health and happiness later in life? Many health experts nowadays are saying YES!

This is why every family should see a wellness-based Doctor of Chiropractic. It’s not just for aches and pains. It’s because they can do things for us, and teach us things, that nobody else can.

“One day every parent will come to see that taking their children to the Chiropractor is as necessary and beneficial as taking them to the Dentist.”

How To Find The Best Chiropractor Near You For Pediatric Care & Advice?

Tip #1: Call ahead and ask if they specialize in seeing kids and infants. Some do. Some do not. It’s always best to simply ask.

Tip #2: Look for the most popular Chiropractor near you. Look at how many Google reviews they have from happy clients and customers. For example, you could perform a Google search like Chiropractor in Centennial Colorado to check their online review status. Check neighboring towns as well. The best ones are worth driving to!

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Simple Stretch For Neck Tension

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A Simple Stretch For Neck Tension In Between Visits To Your Chiropractor?

“Truth is, neck issues can have many different causes. To properly address the issue, we must first identify the cause. To identify the cause, we must visit the best Chiropractor we can find.”

– Dr. Burns

In addition to regular chiropractic adjustments, Spinal Flow is something we do 4-7 days a week.

Suggestions and Ideas:

  • Do Spinal Flow 4-7 days per week
  • Do not force any position or stretch
  • Time your breathing with your movements
  • Never stretch dehydrated
  • Consistency is key

Spinal Flow is NOT a substitute for getting your spine adjusted by a Chiropractor. It is essential that we do both!

Important Advice About Spinal Flow

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Whiplash, Car Accidents, and Future Problems

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Do You Know Someone That HAS EVER BEEN…

In A Car Accident Of 5mph Or More?

Car Accident Evaluation? Call 303.462.4476

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Our Blueprint For Solving These Problems:

  1. Get a chiropractic evaluation after every accident (new or old)
  2. Get expert advice that can prevent future problems
  3. Never assume the accident was “too tiny” to cause problems
  4. Never assume children are fine after ANY car accident

ADVICE: Find a trusted Doctor of Chiropractic who can properly assess for ANY DAMAGE that may have happened (even the small one, even if they happened long ago). They can help you more than you know.

REMEMBER: Small problems now always lead to bigger problems later. (think cavities versus root canals)

LASTLY: If you have never been properly evaluated, call us today. AND, if you know someone that this information might apply to, please help them find their way to our office, or an office just like ours – before it’s too late!

 

Why Do Kids Need A Vitamin D Supplement?

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What Every Parent Ought To Know About Vitamin-D For Kids…

Secrets Of The Super Healthy Revealed!


Parents, Do You Know…

  • How important Vitamin-D is for your child?
  • Who to trust for specific and accurate advice?
  • Exactly what to buy – and, what not to buy?

There is a vast body of science showing the many health benefits of vitamin D. You may be surprised to learn the important role that vitamin D plays in your child’s health. 

  • Acne
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Asthma
  • Allergies
  • Bone health
  • Cold/flu
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Dental cavities
  • Gluten intolerance
  • Infections, bacterial/viral
  • Obesity

Vitamin D Helps Regulate Your Child’s Immune System?

Vitamin D3 is a potent immune system modulator. There is plenty of scientific evidence that vitamin D has several different effects on immune system function that may enhance your child’s immunity and inhibit the development of autoimmune disorders.

Good Question: Could vitamin D help my child’s allergies, asthma, eczema, food hypersensitivity issues, propensity for colds and infections? 

Vitamin D Helps Regulate Your Child’s Blood Sugar?

The active form of vitamin D plays a role in insulin secretion under conditions of increased insulin demand. There is reason to suggest that insufficient vitamin D levels may have an adverse effect on insulin secretion and glucose tolerance in type 2 diabetes.

Good Question: Could vitamin D3 help regulate my child’s blood sugar and help ward off the development of diabetes?

Vitamin D Enhances Your Child’s Brain Function?

Vitamin D isn’t just good for boosting hormone levels and promoting bone health. There are actually receptors for Vitamin D in the central nervous system and in the hippocampus (memory and spatial recognition) region of the brain – and in these areas, Vitamin D not only protects neurons, but also regulates enzymes in the brain and cerebrospinal fluid that are involved in neurotransmitter synthesis and nerve growth.

One recent study investigating Vitamin D and cognitive function found that the lower the Vitamin D levels, the more negative the performance is on mental tests. Another study found that people with lower vitamin D levels have slower ability to process information.

Good Question: Could increasing vitamin D enhance my child’s brain chemistry and overall mental abilities?

The Right Kind, The Right Dose!

Here are a few links to what we take and recommend to parents. We prefer LifeSource, a Christian based company that offers high quality products at very affordable prices.

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Capsule Option #1 – 5,000i/u

Capsule Option #2 – 1,000i/u 

Chewable Gummy Option

Vitamin D Specifications For Kids

Type: Vitamin D3 is the only option. This is the natural form of vitamin D. Typically prescription vitamin D is in the form of vitamin D2, the synthetic version (not good). We prefer liquid vitamin D3. It is far easier to consume than pill version, especially when you need to adjust dosage for child versus adult or for maintenance versus recovery.

Dosage: The are 4 modes of thinking here (child, adult, maintenance, recovery). Maintenance versus recovery refers to maintaining optimal immune system function (not sick) versus improving a weakened or challenged immune system (being sick).

  • Child (maintenance) = 2,000 i/u per day
  • Child (recovery/sick) = 4,000 i/u per day
  • Adult (maintenance) = 5,000 i/u per day
  • Adult (recovery/sick) = 10,000 i/u per day

NOTE: There is more inaccurate and outdated information about vitamin-D on the internet today than there is good information. The guidelines above come from a large volume of personal research cross referenced with the most credible sources we know of. You can, and perhaps should, get your vitamin D levels checked. We never have. We just follow the guidelines listed above!

 

BREAKING NEWS

Massive Scientific Error Reported Regarding Daily Dosage 

A recent investigation that went viral was Researchers at UC San Diego and Creighton University have challenged the intake of vitamin D recommended by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Institute of Medicine (IOM), stating that their Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin D underestimates the need by a factor of ten.

In a letter published in the journal Nutrients the scientists confirmed a calculation error noted by other investigators, by using a data set from a different population. Dr. Cedric F. Garland, Dr.P.H., adjunct professor at UC San Diego’s Department of Family Medicine and Public Health said his group was able to confirm findings published by Dr. Paul Veugelers from the University of Alberta School of Public Health that were reported last October in the same journal.

“Both these studies suggest that the IOM underestimated the requirement substantially,” said Garland. “The error has broad implications for public health regarding disease prevention and achieving the stated goal of ensuring that the whole population has enough vitamin D to maintain bone health.”

The recommended intake of vitamin D specified by the IOM is 600 IU/day through age 70 years, and 800 IU/day for older ages. “Calculations by us and other researchers have shown that these doses are only about one-tenth those needed to cut incidence of diseases related to vitamin D deficiency,” Garland explained.

Robert Heaney, M.D., of Creighton University wrote: “We call for the NAS-IOM and all public health authorities concerned with transmitting accurate nutritional information to the public to designate, as the RDA, a value of approximately 7,000 IU/day from all sources.”

Story Source:

The above post is reprinted from materials provided by Creighton University. Note: Materials may be edited for content and length.

Journal References:

Paul Veugelers, John Ekwaru. A Statistical Error in the Estimation of the Recommended Dietary Allowance for Vitamin D. Nutrients, 2014; 6 (10): 4472 DOI: 10.3390/nu6104472

One Last Thing…

Stay away from the sugary, highly preserved, artificially fortified vitamin options you find in your local grocery stores. That is why we recommend LifeSource and Juice Plus. Quality is key, especially when it comes to children!

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Omega-3 For Kids? What Every Parent Ought To Know

Why Do Kids Need An Omega 3 Supplement?

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What Every Parent Ought To Know About Omega 3 For Kids…

Secrets Of The Super Healthy Revealed!

Parents, Do You Know…

  • How important omega 3 is to growth and development?
  • Who to trust for specific and accurate advice?
  • Exactly what to buy – and, what not to buy?

Omega 3 And Intellectual Potential

If you want your child to reach his or her maximum intellectual potential, the research is clear that plentiful intake of the omega 3 fat DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is essential.

In the US, most kids get hardly any of this healthful fat, found primarily in seafood, in their diets, are most likely missing out on this simple opportunity to boost brain performance.

Most recently, two new studies have confirmed that boosting your child’s intake of DHA as an infant and into the school-age years may be a simple way to generate measurable improvements in their brain function.

Omega 3 Benefits For Kids:

  • Supports healthy brain development
  • Cognitive skills / function
  • Concentration function
  • Supports a healthy nervous system
  • Supports healthy eye function
  • Supports retinal growth and function
  • Supports visual function

In Sweden a study was conducted of 15 year old school children and found that those who consumed fish high in omega 3’s more than once per week had 15% higher grades than those who consumed fish less than once a week. Not only that, another study showed cumulative benefits from prolonged ingestion of DHA may eventually over time have positive effects on school performance. 

Nearly 100% of the time I do a supplement label analysis in the clinic, I notice the parent is buying the wrong omega 3 supplement… either the wrong type, the wrong ratio, or the wrong dose. It is imperative to get this right. I hope this article helps you do just that. Please share this info with others! -Dr. Burns

Omega 3 Specifications For Kids

Type: The 2 key players are DHA and EPA (docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid). Other forms include omega-6 and omega-9 (not worth discussing or buying). The plant form of omega-3 is ALA (conversion of ALA to EPA and DHA is not promising – so, stick to DHA and EPA based supplements). 

Ratio: DHA is the ‘builder’, while EPA is the ‘maintainer’. Therefore, children require more DHA while adults require more EPA. The ideal ratio of DHA to EPA should be 2:1 or greater. Conversely, the ratio for adults should be EPA to DHA of 2:1.

Dosage: There is much confusion about dosage. Most sources are incorrect and far too low. The ideal dose for children is 1,000-1,500mg/day. The ideal dose for adults is 3,000mg.

NOTE: It’s hard to find a high quality product that meets these specifications. Below are a few recommendations from LifeSource, a Christian based supplement company that we trust and recommend.

Links To What We Recommend

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Why We Recommend LifeSource Omega-3 For Kids

  • NO Artificial Flavors or Preservatives
  • NO Wheat
  • NO Gluten
  • NO Milk or Eggs
  • NO Peanuts, Tree Nuts or Crustacean Shellfish
  • Molecularly distilled and tested for PCB’s, dioxins and heavy metals in each batch, Guaranteed!

What About Cod Liver Oil and Krill Oil?

Neither of these options will meet the ideal specifications listed above (the ratio and dosage of DHA and EPA is suboptimal). Don’t fall prey to good advertising. Stay focused on the details and recommendations listed above!

Source: Wheat Belly, William Davis, MD – 2014
“Fish oil is the only reliable and sufficiently potent source of EPA and DHA. Krill oil, while interesting for its astaxanthin content (a carotenoid similar to betacarotene), provides only a trivial amount of EPA and DHA. Krill is often marketed as having a more highly absorbed phospholipid from of omega-3s, which is true, but it contains so little that you’d have to consume an entire bottle every day to yield sufficient quantity of EPA and DHA. I advocate an intake or 3,000 to 3,600 mg per day (the dose of combined omega-3 fatty acids. EPA and DHA, not fish oil).” “This quantity yields a level of omega-3 fatty acid in the bloodstream of 10% or more, meaning that 10% of all fatty acids in red blood cells are compromised of EPA and DHA, the level that provides maximal protection from cardiovascular disease and a variety of anti-inflammatory benefits.”

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The 7-Point Checklist For Your Daily Supplement

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Can Your Daily Supplement Meet These 7 Important Criteria?

Truth is our supplement decisions are far more valuable than we know. It’s our nutritional insurance policy for health and disease. Said like that, it needs to be the best of the best.

How Many Nerve Branches Exit Your Spine?

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Do You Know How Many Nerve Branches You Have, And Why It’s Important…

The More Your Know, The Better!

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We aren’t taught this, but the more a person knows about how their spine interfaces with their nervous system the better off they will be. Keeping the nerve channels open and flowing freely is critical to health and healing!

Our Blueprint For A Healthy Spine:

  1. Proper alignment
  2. Full and symmetrical movement
  3. Routine chiropractic checkups, and tune-ups as needed

NOTE: We need to stop thinking of chiropractic as “back cracking” for back pain. Our spine is literally the pipeline for the brain/body communication system. Chiropractic can be seen as a method for optimizing that system, and should be used accordingly from the beginning to the end of our life.

ADVICE: Find a wellness-based Doctor of Chiropractic for you and your family.

REMEMBER: Our body can heal and self-regulate, given the right conditions. A healthy, well cared for spine is one of those conditions!

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