Mountain View Chiropractic

04Mar 2014 by DrCarr

FISH OIL FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH

Fish is the best food source of Omega-3 fatty acids. But due to concerns about toxins such as mercury in certain types of fish; a purified fish oil supplement is the safest way to get your Omega-3s.Omega-3s are part of the essential fatty acids (or EFA’s) your body must have for good health. Our bodies don’t produce EFA’s naturally, so they must come from outside sources like the food you eat and the supplements you take.The most powerful Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil are EPA and DHA. These two fatty acids work together, however each fatty acid has unique benefits. EPA reduces inflammation, improves cardiovascular and circulatory health, and is beneficial for autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. DHA is crucial for brain, nerve, and eye cells, and benefits cognition,…

03Mar 2014 by DrCarr

IF YOU’RE SITTING, YOU’RE DYING

Exercise, Health, Research we Recommend

Just when you think you are getting a handle on your health, you are eating well, exercising regularly and keeping a positive outlook on life the medical community comes out with something else that you must be warned about. The newest danger posed is sitting. When comparing the dangers of sitting to your health the healthcare community says it is just as dangerous if not more so than smoking. Though the dangers of sitting have been discussed for years it is only in the last few months that it seems to have hit the mainstream media and has talked about on major news networks, published in news magazines, and talked about all over the world wide web. So what do you need to know about the detrimental effect sitting can…

27Feb 2014 by DrCarr

EXERCISE AT LEAST THREE DAYS A WEEK

Exercise, Health, Uncategorized

What if you treated a date like you treated your body. Would the date end with a good night kiss or a nice punch to the kisser? Most of us (except for those choice few who have this healthy habit down) struggle with exercising on a regular basis (regular being at least three days a week). There are always other things in life we could and usually end up doing instead of working out; whether it is working, taking care of family, school work, taking care of others, or catching the next best TV program. The result is the same, exercise is put on the back burner and chances are that we will end up with a good night punch instead of a good night kiss.So challenge yourself to work out, exercise,…

23Feb 2014 by DrCarr

Suggestions for Spinal Correction

Health

Suggestions to Follow During Spinal Correction Avoid rubbing, probing, or “poking” in the areas your doctor adjusts. Avoid sudden twists or turns of movement beyond normal limits of motion, especially of the neck. Avoid extreme bending of your spine in any direction; avoid stretching, reaching or other overhead work. Be particularly careful when brushing or shampooing your hair. Avoid bending or stooping sharply to pick up objects; rather, bend your knees to minimize the strain on your lower back. When lifting, keep your back straight; bend your knees and let your legs bear the strain. Hold the object lifted as close to your body as possible. When bathing, sit rather than recline in the tub. Lying back against the tub may cause a vertebra to slip out of its normal position. If you are…

23Feb 2014 by DrCarr

Suggestions for Spinal Correction

Health, Uncategorized

Suggestions to Follow During Spinal Correction Avoid rubbing, probing, or “poking” in the areas your doctor adjusts. Avoid sudden twists or turns of movement beyond normal limits of motion, especially of the neck. Avoid extreme bending of your spine in any direction; avoid stretching, reaching or other overhead work. Be particularly careful when brushing or shampooing your hair. Avoid bending or stooping sharply to pick up objects; rather, bend your knees to minimize the strain on your lower back. When lifting, keep your back straight; bend your knees and let your legs bear the strain. Hold the object lifted as close to your body as possible. When bathing, sit rather than recline in the tub. Lying back against the tub may cause a vertebra to slip out of its normal position. If you are…

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