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Dr. Miller and Dr. Towner adjusting patients

General Diet Guidelines

What to Eat

• Fiber (20-30 grams/day)
  • Rough ground psyllium (supplement)
  • Vegetables, fruits, beans (legumes), complex carbs
• Vegetables (Organic when available)
  • All fresh vegetables; green leafy vegetables and greens, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, carrots, tomatoes, etc.
• Fruits (organic when available)
  • All Fresh fruits, such as citrus, apples, berries, melons, pineapple, etc.
• Legumes
  • Dried beans such as garbanzo beans, black beans, pinto beans, etc.
  • Lentils, green peas, sprouted peas, beans and seeds
• Complex Carbohydrates
  • Whole grains, pastas, cereals such as brown rice, whole wheat, oats, millet, barley, kasha, cornmeal,
  • grits, polenta, quinoa, etc.
  • Kashi brand (cereals Heart to Heart, Go Lean, Hot cereals, crackers)
• Protein Sources
  • Soy products such as Tofu, soy beans, soy yogurt, soy and mixed protein powders
  • Egg Whites
  • Organic meats, Lean Poultry (chicken, Turkey) Cold water fish (trout, salmon, halibut)
  • Game meats, grass-fed free range beef, free-range chickens
  • Nuts and beans (legumes)
• Flavor Additives
  • Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil
  • Fresh and Dried Herbs
  • Nut Butters
  • Lime and Orange Juice
  • Braggs Aminos (tastes like soy sauce)
  • Garlic and Onion
  • Lemon Juices (adds sweet flavor)
• Basic Supplements (for everyone regardless of condition) “BARE 5”
  • Greens First: Powered drink with 49 fruits, vegetables, probiotics, herbs, spices to boost energy, promote healthy heart, improve digestion, boost immune system, alkalize and balance pH, support normal blood sugar, fight aging, promote normal cholesterol, assist weight management.
  • B-Complex: Excellent for those with high stress, is often depleted by prescription drugs, caffeine, tobacco use.
  • Fish Oil: Helps lower cholesterol, brain activity, helps with depression, reduces pain and inflammation, and helps with inflammatory bowel. Be careful to buy distilled without mercury, led and PCB/s arsenic in it.
  • Magnesium: helps reduce stress, helps with osteoporosis, heart problems, diabetes, adrenal support, low energy, muscle spasm and cramps. Recommend Peter Gillham’s Natural Vitality at Sprouts or Hi Health.
  • CoQ10: Helps heart muscle function by supplying cellular energy and oxygen use. Often gets depleted by use of anti-depressants, high blood pressure and high cholesterol medications.

Lifestyle Changes

• Chiropractic adjustments to align the spine and restore proper nervous function
• Acupuncture to re-balance the body’s electromagnetic energy
• Massage therapy, yoga, and aromatherapy baths can help with relaxation and to improve blood flow to the muscles and to detoxify
• Limit Stress and obtain adequate rest
• Obtain regular exercise (both weight bearing and cardio) 20 minutes each day
• Drink good quality filtered water only
• Avoid exposure to chemicals – they produce free radical activity, burdening the immune system
• Avoid use of aluminum and plastic cookware – use stainless steel or glass
• Stop use of tobacco
• Wear a magnet to protect again electrical pollution

Headaches can be signs or symptoms of other problems. Usually your body is trying to tell you something. It could be from stress, dehydration, poor posture, improper biomechanical function, irritate nerves, myospasm, or other causes. If you find your self getting frequent headaches that prevent you from sleeping, working, or other activities of daily living, its time to call AZ Chiropractic. We have many patients that get relief from headaches. Different types of headaches require different types of treatment. Give us a call today 480.899.9923.

For more on headaches triggers and treatments check out this article from the American Chiropractic Association.

If you have been involved in an accident, give us a call today!  We will help you.  Read on to find out how.

Were you recently involved in an automobile accident? If so, you need the proper care right away. Studies have shown that the longer you postpone care, the longer your treatment may need to be. If you have been involved in an auto accident, do not hesitate, give us a call today!

Whiplash

Symptoms include: Neck Pain, Headaches, Numbness and Tingling in arms or shoulders, Dizziness, Vision Disturbances, Painful Motion in Cervical Spine, Reduced Mobility, and Constant Pain. These symptoms may set in right after the accident or a few days later.

Whiplash occurs when the head is violently snapped back and forth. This will result in muscle and nerve injury from stretching the muscles and nerves beyond the normal physiological end range of motion. Muscle will become inflamed, nerves become “pinched” and often painful swelling will set in. Whiplash often causes micro tears in the muscles and if not treated properly can leave scar tissue that limits active range of motion and function.

Joint and disc injury are another component of whiplash. The joints located at each vertebrae allow your neck to move smoothly. Injury to these joints may cause pain and swelling in the joint and surrounding tissue decreasing range of motion and function. The discs act as shock absorbers and spacers between the vertebrae. They allow space for the sensitive nerves as they exit the spinal cord. An injury to the disc can cause the discs to bulge, herniate or rupture. This insult to the disc may lead to painful nerve and joint irritation.

Whiplash can cause serious injuries in an automobile accident. Research has shown the 88% of whiplash victims can have lasting pains and some disabilities for years to come after an accident. I am sure you have met someone that claims they still have pain from an accident they were in years prior. This is usually the result of not receiving the proper treatment for their condition. At AZ Chiropractic we have an emphasis on treating motor vehicle accidents. AZ Chiropractic has years of experience in treating these types of injuries and the appropriate equipment to effectively treat you. Do not let an accident haunt you for years to come. Call us today!