WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE Week of: Monday Aug. 18, 2014

Posted on August 18, 2014 by DocJohn

Courtesy of:

John H. Keefe III, D.C.

(918) 663-1111

IN THE NEWS:. (IN MEMORY OF ROBIN WILLIAMS) Why do people who abuse drugs have a higher suicide rate? Abusing drugs recreationally not only leads to addiction but alters the way people think, feel, and behave by disrupting neurotransmission. Over the past few decades, studies have established that drug dependency and addiction are features of an organic brain disease caused by drugs accumulative impact on neurotransmitters. As you alter neurotransmitters you’re setting yourself up for increased levels of depression and other delusional thinking. For patients who want to overcome drug addiction or who have gone through a program and are presently drug-free need to consider balancing their neurotransmitters through specific nutritional therapy

WELLNESS: Key Cancer-Fighting Foods In addition to reviewing the worldwide evidence on this subject, the Nutrinome Project, a project conducted in their own lab, has shown that raw extracts from certain fruits and vegetables inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells to varying degrees. Using medulloblastoma cancer cells (a very aggressive brain tumor), they showed that extracts of certain fruits and vegetables could inhibit the growth of these cancer cells in the following order: Brussels sprouts – ½ cup, Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage – ½ cup,Garlic – 2 cloves, Onions, shallots – ½ cup, Spinach, watercress – ½ cup, Soy (edamame, dry roasted beans) – ½ cup, Freshly ground flaxseeds – 1 tablespoon, Tomato paste – 1 tablespoon, Turmeric – 1 teaspoon, Black pepper – ½ teaspoon, Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries – ½ cup, Dried cranberries – ½ cup, Grapes – ½ cup, Dark chocolate (70 percent cacao) – 40 g Citrus juice – ½ cup, Green tea – three 250 ml servings, Red wine – 1 glass (5 ounces)

CONDITION OF THE WEEK: ELBOW PAIN from bursitis to sports injury, elbow pain is something that responds extremely well to chiropractic care. Sometimes to help support the bursa or the connective tissue nutritional therapy is an extremely good adjunct. Muscle strains can also lead to elbow pain due to improper muscle function and trigger point therapy is an excellent tool to resolve this source of elbow pain. If you or somebody you know suffers from elbow pain tell them about chiropractic.

FUNNY BONE:Montana Dumb Laws – It is a felony for a wife to open her husband’s mail. – It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperone. – Seven or more Indians are considered a raiding or war party and it is legal to shoot them. – In Montana, it is illegal for married women to go fishing alone on Sundays, and illegal for unmarried women to fish alone at all. – It is a misdemeanor to show movies that depict acts of felonious crime. – Excelsior Springs: Balls may not be thrown within the city limits. – Helena: No item may be thrown across a street. – Helena: A woman can’t dance on a table in a saloon or bar unless she has on at least three pounds, two ounces of clothing. – Salisbury: Pop bottles are not to be thrown on the ground. – Whitehall: It is illegal to operate a vehicle with ice picks attached to the wheels.

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WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE Week of: Monday Aug. 11, 2014

Posted on August 11, 2014 by DocJohn

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John H. Keefe III, D.C.

(918) 663-1111

WELLNESS: Earthing may actually be one of the best-kept secrets for preventing blood clots—it’s an old practice gaining a new appreciation! In the simplest terms, Earthing (or grounding your body to the earth) is what occurs when you walk barefoot on bare soil, grass, sand, brick, etc. Free electrons are transferred from the earth into your body through your feet, and these electrons are some of the most potent antioxidants known to man. One of the most important discoveries about Earthing is that it makes your blood less viscous, which has profound implications for your cardiovascular health because virtually every aspect of cardiovascular disease has been correlated with elevated blood viscosity. Earthing is so effective at achieving a blood thinning effect that anyone take prescription anticoagulants like Coumadin need to lower their dosage if they start to implement Earthing.

IN THE NEWS: FDA Urges Tighter Rein on Hydrocodone Medication In the year 2011, more than five billion hydrocodone-containing pain pills were prescribed to an estimated 47 million American patients. In little over one decade (1999-2010), deaths from prescription painkiller overdose—whether accidental or intentional—increased by 400 percent among women and 265 percent in men. Prescription drug deaths have far surpassed deaths from illicit street drugs, accounting for about three-quarters of all drug overdose deaths in the US. TELL A FRIEND ABOUT CHIROPRACTIC—SAVE A LIFE

CONDITION OF THE WEEK: ADHD Helped With Chiropractic, A Case Study The case was of a 5 year old boy who had been diagnosed with ADHD at age 2. The childs pediatrician prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin), Adderall, and Haldol for the next 3 years. The combination of drugs was unsuccessful in helping the child. At age 5 the child was brought to a chiropractor to see if chiropractic care would help. The chiropractic examination and x-rays showed noticeable spinal distortion including a reversal of the normal neck curve indicative of subluxations. Chiropractic care was begun and the childs progress was monitored. According to his mother, positive changes in her son’s general behavior were noticed. The medical doctor reviewed and examined the child and based on that assessment and his clinical experience, the MD felt that the young boy was no longer exhibiting symptoms associated with ADHD. He then took the boy off the medications that he had been taking for 3 years.

FUNNY BONE:A Japanese clothing company has been criticized for labeling United States sizes skinny, fat, and jumbo. After a huge outcry they changed them to “small, medium, and American.”

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WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE Week of: Monday Aug. 4, 2014

Posted on August 4, 2014 by DocJohn

Courtesy of:

John H. Keefe III, D.C.

(918) 663-1111

DIET:A natural and delicious alternative to Wheat and grain that’s packed with dietary fiber and is a good source of protein also! Coconut flour is unlike any other consisting of 14% coconut oil and 58% dietary fiber! Remaining 28% consist of water, protein, and carbohydrates. Coconut flour is ideal for baking. Coconut flour is gluten-free and hypoallergenic. Coconut flour consists of the highest percentages of dietary fiber (58%) found in any flour. Coconut flour can help you reach a healthy weight. It promotes heart health and supports your immune system and facilitates better digestion.

IN THE NEWS: Friends have more DNA in common than strangers People may unsuspectingly choose friends who have some DNA sequences in common with them, a new analysis finds. Researchers compared gene variations between nearly 2,000 people who were not biologically related, and found that friends had more gene variations in common than strangers. The study lends a possible scientific backing for the well-worn clichs, “We’re just like family,” or “Friends are the family you choose,” the researchers said.

CONDITION OF THE WEEK:WEAK IMMUNE SYSTEM Do you catch colds and viruses often? Are you sick a lot? Do you have allergies? Are you run down and fatigued most of the time? You may have a weak immune system. Studies show chiropractic patients who get regular chiropractic care have a immune system that is 200% more effective than the average person on the street. If you or someone you know suffers from some of the symptoms listed above or have an autoimmune disorders, tell them about chiropractic.

FUNNY BONE: AFTERLIFE after dying in a car crash, three friends go to Heaven for orientation. They are all asked the same question, “When you’re lying in your casket, and friends and family are mourning over you, what would you like to hear them say about you?” The first guy immediately responds, “I would like to hear them say that I was one of the great doctors of my time, and a great family man.” The second guy says, “I would like to hear that I was a wonderful husband and school teacher who made a huge difference in the children of tomorrow.” The last guy thinks for a moment, and then replies, “I guess I’d like to hear them say, ‘ Look, he’s moving!'”

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