Welcome
New Patients!
Here are the new patients that became members of our practice
family last month! We'd like to welcome you publicly, and
wish you all the best!
- Ezequiel
Agosto
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Duse Moretti
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Elizabeth Aguina
- Leah
Wagner
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Victoria Ann
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Kathy Bilbo
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Melanie Bilbo
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Jenny Bondi
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Colleen Cannon
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Richard Doherty
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Alex Figueredo
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Suzanne McEneely
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Brandon Parker
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Andrea Schneider
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Did
You Know?… ALLERGY FACTS
1.Dark colored cats
are four times more likely than light colored ones to cause
intense allergic reactions.
2. Ease the pain of a bee sting by using
½ tsp. meat tenderizer ( like Adolph's containing Papain)
with enough water or vinegar to make a paste and apply to
sting until pain is gone.
3. If a bee sting causes feelings of faintness,
panic, shortness of breath, or a rash develops, go to an emergency
room immediately. You may be experiencing a serious allergic
reaction called anaphylaxsis.
4. Some people with ragweed allergies may
have a "cross- reaction" to melons such as watermelon,
cantaloupe, or honeydew.
5. Some people with tree pollen allergies
might have a "cross- reaction" to fruits like cherries,
apples, pears and peaches.
6. If your child misses school due to allergies,
he or she has company… 9,999 others are also absent
on a typical day for the same reason.
7. If you have a moustache and you have allergies,
you could have a problem. It holds pollen right under your
nose ready for you to breathe it in. So, add that hair to
your shampooing sessions.
8. Love flowers but hate the sneezes? Look
for low-pollen plants such as hibiscus, periwinkles, azaleas
and roses. Symptoms often attributed to roses are usually
due to grass pollen.
9. If you are planning to have your house
fumigated, be sure pyrethrum is not used.
10. Fight allergy-causing mold by painting
indoor walls that are likely to be damp with mold-inhibiting
paint, or by adding mold inhibitor to standard paint.
11. Did you know that there are allergy-free
rooms at some hotels? Ask about them. Among the hotels are
Best Inns & Suites.
12. Put your child's favorite stuffed toy
in your freezer during the day to kill dust mites.
13. Leave a room that was just dusted or
vacuumed for at least three hours to allow airborne dust to
resettle.
14. Remember to empty the drip pan under
your refrigerator regularly. The combination of food particles
and standing water is irresistible to mold.
15. Hay fever sufferers should wash their
hair at night to remove any pollen and keep it from settling
on pillows and bedding.
16. If you're doing some holiday decorating,
watch out for mites and molds. They love fall leaves, pine
cones and and evergreen branches and they are hard to clean
off. Give yourself a break. Choose nuts, pumpkins, and unscented
candles.
17. To help reduce molds and mildew run a
night light continuously in dark closets
18. 20 percent of the population is affected
by allergy related disease
19. Between 1 and 2 percent of adults have
food allergies
20. Food allergies are caused by eight foods:
milk, egg, wheat, peanut, soy, nuts, fish and shellfish |
Tip
Of The Month: “7 Powerful (And Easy) Ways To Avoid The
Flu Without Getting A Flu Shot!!!”
If you’ve ever suffered
through the fever, chills, sore throat, headache, fatigue
(and the list goes on) associated with the flu…and…
want to minimize your chances of ever going through that again…this
is your lucky day! Every year, countless people suffer with
the flu that don’t have to. And it’s NOT because
they didn’t get a flu shot! No. Truth is, many people
get the flu even if they have had a flu shot…and…some
even suffer directly from the vaccination itself. There maybe
a better…more natural way…to maximize your chances
against the flu. Actually there are seven of them…here
they are:
-
Get Enough Rest! - One of the most overlooked
aspects of staying healthy is simply…getting enough
sleep. Studies have shown people who sleep…on average…
eight hours a night were healthier than those who only averaged
six per night. New studies are actually indicating a possible
link to cancer in individuals who do not get enough sleep.
It is important to remember everyone requires a different
amount of sleep. If you are tired all day…or…run
out of energy in the mid-afternoon, chances are you need
more sleep. And if you feel tired all day…guess what?
So does your immune system that fights off disease and the
flu. One more important note: If you consume alcohol or
caffeine, simply sleeping more hours will not be enough.
Alcohol and caffeine decrease the quality of sleep that
is impossible to make up.
-
Stay Away From Sugar! - Besides making
you gain unwanted pounds, sugar weakens your immune system
immediately after it is eaten. If your immune system is
weakened, your defenses to the flu will be lowered…
increasing your chances to get sick. Any time you are feeling
run down, sugar (simple “junk” sugar) should
be eliminated from your diet. And it is a good idea to eat
as little simple sugar at all times to keep yourself healthy
and functioning optimally.
- Control
Stress! - More and more illnesses and diseases
are being linked to stress. From our nation’s #1 killer…heart
disease…to diabetes, and the common cold and flu.
Stress SEVERELY weakens your immune system and causes many
unfavorable chemical changes in your body. The bottom line
is: the more stress you have…that is not dealt with
properly…the greater your chance to get sick. Find
ways you can regularly reduce your stress. Relaxation, naps,
meditation and physical exercise are all great ways.
- Eat
Garlic!!!! - Garlic has incredible natural healing
powers: it’s anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal.
Garlic is one food that you should be eating every day.
It is important to note that garlic must be fresh to give
you optimal health benefits. The active ingredient is destroyed
within one hour of smashing the garlic, so garlic pills
are virtually worthless and should not be used. When you
use garlic, compress it with a spoon prior to swallowing
it, or put it through your juicer to add to your vegetable
juice. If you swallow the clove intact, you will not convert
the active ingredient, allicin, to its active form.
- Exercise
Regularly! - Studies have shown…over and
over…exercise strengthens the immune system and promotes
great overall health. Starting and sticking to an exercise
program that’s right for you cannot only keep you
from getting the flu…but add years to your life.
-
Wash Your Hands Regularly! - Washing your hands
will decrease your likelihood of spreading a virus to your
nose, mouth or other people. If your immune system is strong,
it should be able to fight off the virus if it does enter
your body, but washing your hands provides a bit of extra
protection.
- Regular
Chiropractic Care! - Regular Chiropractic care
allows the nervous system to function properly. Since the
immune system is controlled by the nervous system…the
immune system is strengthened by Chiropractic care. The
more you strengthen your immune system…the less chance
you have to get sick with the flu…or…any other
illnesses.
Each one of these seven things may seem small to you…but…when
they are all done imultaneously…the impact of your health
will be dramatic. Give them a try…you’ll thank
me when all your friends are laid up in bed with the flu …and…you’re
NOT!!!
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“Success
means we go to sleep at night knowing that our talents and abilities
were used in a way that served others.”
~ Marianne Williamson
Is
There Really A Quick And Easy Solution To Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
WITHOUT Harmful Drugs Or Risky Surgery?
“GREAT
NEWS!!!...Research Proves The Tingling, Numbness, Weakness &
Pain Associated With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May Have Nothing To
Do With Your Wrist!…
And
Why Having Surgery May Be A Crippling Mistake!!!”
Chicago–
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) may be one of the most misunderstood,
misdiagnosed and mistreated conditions in modern medicine.
It’s
a crying shame because countless carpal tunnel victims could end
their pain and suffering…almost overnight…if they only
knew what I’m about to reveal to YOU in this newsletter.
I’m
serious. If you’re suffering with CTS, what you’re about
to discover can literally give you your life back. If you know anyone
battling carpal tunnel, give them this newsletter. You may be responsible
for changing their life.
So,
without any further adieu, let’s jump right into it.
Here are the facts:
-
The U.S. Department of Labor has concluded that carpal tunnel
syndrome is the “chief occupational hazard of the 90’s
- disabling workers in epidemic proportions.”
- Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome affects over
8 - million Americans.
-
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the #1 reported medical problem, accounting
for about 50% of all work related injuries.
- Only
25% of all Carpal Tunnel Syndrome patients were able to return
to their previous professions following surgery.
- Up
to 36% of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome patients require unlimited medical
treatment.
- Surgery
for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the second most common type of surgery,
with well over 230,000 procedures performed annually.
I
don’t know about you, but reading those statistics tells me
something is wrong…radically wrong…with the “accepted”
methods of treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
It
doesn’t take a genius to figure out surgery is NOT the way
to go when 230,000 are being performed each year and only 25% are
able to return to their previous jobs.
And
returning to work does NOT mean pain-free. I wonder how many
of that 25% were actually pain-free?
Add
in the inherent risks of all surgeries (like the ones that go horribly
wrong) and your option of going under the knife starts looking like
a DISTANT last resort. NOT a valid first option.
So, What Other Options
Do You Have?
Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome has traditionally been defined as an entrapment
of the median nerve inside the carpal tunnel of your wrist. The
floor of the carpal tunnel is made of eight carpal…or…“wrist”
bones. They are odd shaped and fit together kind of like a puzzle.
Ligaments (which are like fishing line) help hold the bones together.
The
roof of the tunnel is a ligament – the transverse carpal ligament
– that stretches from one side of the tunnel to the other.
The space that is formed between the carpal bones and the transverse
carpal ligament is about the size of your pinky.
A
bunch of “things” pass through that small space. Including:
nine flexor tendons (tendons attach muscle to bone), blood vessels
and ONE nerve. The median nerve, which is the primary nerve
to your hand.
The
traditional definition of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is compression
of the median nerve as it passes through that tunnel.
Nerves
are like tiny wires that transmit electrical impulses from your
brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body. Every time you want
to move your hand, your brain sends electrical impulses down the
median nerve to the muscles in your hand, causing them to contract.
Nerves
are VERY sensitive and can easily get “pinched” or “compressed.”
If the median nerve gets pinched or compressed as it passes through
the carpal tunnel -- it causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It is commonly
thought that an injury or repetitive stress to the wrist can cause
such an injury.
Here’s
the problem with all that: there is another condition
that causes the exact same symptoms as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome that
has little or nothing to do with the wrist!
This
condition is called Double Crush Syndrome and here’s
how it works: There are many sites that can compress a nerve as
it goes from your brain and spinal cord to your wrist. Simply put,
Double Crush Syndrome occurs when you have multiple compression
sites.
More
importantly, a compression site closer to the spinal cord
(closer to your neck) and brain makes it much easier for a nerve
to be compressed elsewhere…like the wrist. In plain English…You
Would NOT Have Carpal Tunnel Symptoms If You Only Had Compression
In Your Wrist. It Is The COMBINATION Of The Compression Sites That
Causes The Problem!!!
So, in most case, if you remove the entrapment or compression that
is closer to the spine (neck), many, if not all, of your symptoms
will go away without ever touching the wrist!!!
The
most common sites of compression or entrapment are - -
a muscle in your forearm called the pronator teres, the thoracic
outlet (by your shoulder), and your neck. The most common
place seems to be as the nerve exits your spine in your neck.
Is There A Solution?
That’s
why specific Chiropractic care can work wonders for Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome when all else has failed.
By
gently restoring function of your neck via chiropractic care, compression
on the nerve can be relieved… eliminating Double Crush Syndrome…
the TRUE cause of your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
A
complete Chiropractic evaluation can also detect if your carpal
tunnel symptoms are coming from one of the other compression/entrapment
sites like your forearm, shoulder or wrist…and work on those
areas as well.
The
important thing to remember is you must be evaluated by a doctor
that understands Double Crush Syndrome and evaluate you for all
the possible compression sites and fix them properly. A hand specialist
may completely overlook the REAL cause of your problem…Double
Crush Syndrome.
If
you are suffering with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), be sure your
doctor has thoroughly examined you to determine if your CTS is due
to Double Crush Syndrome. A proper examination for CTS would
include the entire arm and neck in order to trace the full
length of the nerve. Since the neck is the most common site
for a Double Crush to occur, a consultation with a cervical spine
specialist (Chiropractor) would be in your best interest, especially
if you’ve been recommended for carpal tunnel surgery. Only
by identifying the true cause can your doctor accurately treat and
relieve your condition.
And
don’t forget, if you ever have any questions or concerns about
your health, talk to us. Contact
us with your, questions. We’re here to help, and don’t
enjoy anything more than participating in your life long good health.
Success
Story Of The Month... “How A 93 Pound Woman
Scared Me Straight…”
(Names
And Details Have Been Changed To Protect Privacy)
It
never ceases to amaze me how seemingly insignificant events can
have an immeasurable impact on your life. How something that happens
to you at lunch…or…while grocery shopping…can
literally change your very existence - - forever. Just from that
ONE MOMENT…you never look…or live your life…the
same way again.
Some of these “insignificant” events are good and bring
a tremendous amount of joy.
Some
are bad and ruin your life - - almost overnight. Kinda exciting…kinda
scary.
But
much more often then enlightening or ruining your life, these little
events go unnoticed. Things happen, words are said…and…the
whole thing is completely missed.
How
can that be? See, most things in life really don’t mean anything
until YOU put a meaning on it. Advice is neither good nor bad…until
you act on it. Most situations are the same. In fact, two people
can go through the exact same experience…and…one will
credit it for saving their life while the other claims it was the
reason for their demise.
More
often than not - - success in life is no more than YOUR reaction
to whatever life throws your way. You know the old saying: One
Person’s Junk Is Another’s Treasure! That’s
what I learned from Rose. Actually, I learned a lot more than that
from Rose.
The
first day Rose came in…she busted through my clinic door…charged
up to the front desk…and barked at my staff that she was here
for her 4:00 appointment. She expected to be seen -- AT FOUR O’CLOCK
– and she absolutely could not have any of her time wasted!!!
I’m not exactly sure what was said after that…but…it
was quite a lively exchange between Rose and my staff.
I
heard the ruckus all the way in the treatment room…so…I
peaked my head out (nervously) to see what was going on. Who could
be carrying on like this?
As
I came out of the treatment room…I didn’t see anything
– at least not until I got halfway around the front counter.
And there she was…all 4’10” and 93 pounds of her…fully
agitated and ready to snuff out anyone in the way of her 4:00 appointment.
I
was more nervous with every step. I have a grandmother…and
I knew my life could be in serious danger if I didn’t defuse
this situation…and diffuse it fast!
Then
it happened - - she spotted me - - and headed straight for me. As
she came around the corner, she screeched, “Are you the doctor?”
Before I could whisper a “yes,” she had taken me by
the hand and brought ME into a treatment room!
She
sat me down and told me she had been diagnosed with carpal tunnel
syndrome…and… her doctor told her she needed surgery.
She said surgery was out of the question because she didn’t
have the time. She said she didn’t care about the pain, she
just needed to be able to use her hands again…which had become
useless. And she needed to use them again FAST.
She Looked Me Dead In The Eyes
And Asked If I Could Help Her
I’ll
have to admit, Rose scared me. I looked back at her and said we
would have to do an exam first and then after that…I could
give her an answer.
That
was three months ago…and…Rose’s carpal tunnel
is long gone. She re-gained full use of her hands and is 100% pain-free.
She’s even doing needlepoint again. But that’s not the
good part.
Soon
after Rose had got the use of her hands back, she told me the REAL
reason she had caused such a ruckus that first day. She said her
and her husband, Frank, had been married for 49 years. They had
lived through some pretty tough times and had never gone on a single
vacation. A few years ago they finally scraped up enough money to
take a month-long cruise. They delayed going…and…were
saving it for their 50th wedding anniversary.
Last
year, Frank suffered a major stroke and could no longer walk or
talk and needed constant care…which is supplied by Rose. Rose
developed carpal tunnel from the hard work associated with caring
for Frank.
She
had gotten to the point where she couldn’t care for him anymore…and…if
I couldn’t help, she was going to have to put Frank in a home.
Since they couldn’t go on their cruise, all she wanted was
to have Frank home for their 50th anniversary.
She
thanked me for making that possible. She also taught me one of the
most valuable lessons of my life…not to put things off. There
always seems to be a better time. Things ALWAYS seem to be too hectic.
Well, for most of us, that “better time” never comes.
If
you have a great opportunity - - take it. If you want to do something
- - do it. If you love someone - - tell them. Spend time with your
loved ones and do all the things you want to do… TODAY.
We
love helping our patients and their friends and relatives through
their tough times and getting them feeling better! We are here to
help you stay feeling better and looking younger! Don't be a stranger.
Call us, and we will assist you in putting together a customized
maintenance plan. It's not a luxury anymore! With our low monthly
payment plan, it's less expensive to maintain your good health!
You really can afford Chiropractic care! Don't wait until you can
no longer move!
Two
locations to serve you!
1455
W. Webster, Bally Lower Level
Chicago, IL 60613
773-755-2225 |
4552
N. Magnolia
Chicago, IL 60640
773-769-2225 |
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Winter
2004, Volume 4, Issue 12