New Research Shows How Neck Adjustments Can Help Lower High Blood Pressure

Scientists have recently published a paper in the Journal of Neuroscience that found pathways which explain what many Chiropractic patients have experienced for decades. Chiropractic adjustments to the neck can help regulate blood pressure and lower hypertension (high blood pressure). 

The researchers propose that nervous signals from the neck could also play a key role in supplying the brain with an adequate blood supply as we change posture, such as from lying down to standing up. Neck injuries, such as whiplash, can disrupt the movement and alignment of the neck and interfere with these signals.It also helps explain postural hypotension -  fainting which can be caused by standing up too fast because not enough blood gets to the brain

In 2007 a placebo-controlled study demonstrated that a specific Chiropractic adjustment to the upper neck could lower blood pressure in those with hypertension. 

This is good news for those who are looking to help managing their blood pressure without drugs, or as little medication as possible.



https://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/340/how_a_pain_in_the_neck_could_be_bad_for_your_blood_pressure

http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20070316/chiropractic-cuts-blood-pressure

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Be Careful Using Health Apps

While mobile health apps can help track your fitness, blood sugar, blood pressure, diet, etc., your data may not be so private. Many apps share your health data with third parties, mostly marketers. This is done regardless if they have a privacy policy or not. Health-related apps aren’t regulated by the FDA and aren’t covered by HIPAA. 




http://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-apps-privacy-idUSKCN0WA2KE?utm_campaign=KHN%3A+Daily+Health+Policy+Report&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=27090452&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9d7Equ98jVaC_kU-KBhstLkycDN450wBXIEe7WT8-JxmCxFPFdUq-1qC04ISoedyWAFenf9R3Zihvs1i42EQx1YNgleg&_hsmi=27090452

http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2499265

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Material on this blog is provided for informational purposes only. It is general information that may not apply to you as an individual, and is not a substitute for your own doctor’s medical care or advice.

Reading this blog should not  be construed to mean that you and I have a patient-physician relationship. 

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Live Longer By Following Tips From The Blue Zones

In 2000 Dan Buettner  set out to explore areas of the world that had the largest amount of people who lived measurably long lives, often to 100 or more. He found 5 of these areas or groups:

Okinawa (Japan); Sardinia (Italy); Nicoya (Costa Rica);Icaria (Greece); and among the Seventh-day Adventists in Loma Linda, California. From there he found the following common lifestyle characteristics:

• Family – as a priority.
• No smoking. 
• Semi-vegetarianism –  the majority of food consumed is derived from plants.
• Constant moderate physical activity – as a part of life, nut just sessions of exercise.
• Social and community engagement.
• Eating Legumes.

Source: Live Longer, Better: Longevity Secrets", Quest Network, 2006.

In addition, he made the following recommendations:

• Stop eating when your stomach is 80 percent full to avoid weight gain.
• Eat the smallest meal of the day in the late afternoon or evening.
• Eat mostly plants, especially beans. And eat meat rarely, in small portions of 3 to 4 ounces. Blue Zoners eat portions this size just five times a month, on average.
• Drink alcohol moderately and regularly, i.e. 1-2 glasses a day.
• Make sure you get enough vitamin D.
• Keep busy in meaningful activities. Maintain a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
• Get regular, habitual physical activity.
• Stay connected with your family, friends, and community.
• Cultivate faith.

http://www.bluezones.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Nat_Geo_Longevity.pdf

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Material on this blog is provided for informational purposes only. It is general information that may not apply to you as an individual, and is not a substitute for your own doctor’s medical care or advice.

Reading this blog should not  be construed to mean that you and I have a patient-physician relationship. 

The inclusion of any link does not imply my endorsement of the linked site or its affiliates, 

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Good Arches Mean Better Running

The foot striking in running compresses and release the arch of the foot like a spring, contributing to your running power. Even a slight reduction in the compression and release of the arch can significantly lessen the efficiency of your running.

Many orthotics hinder this springing motion. Proper orthotic arch support should allow for the springing motion and not overly compress the force. 

In our office I use a combination of foot manipulation & myofascial (muscle and connective tissue) release by hand and using tools to restore normal pliability to the feet. When necessary we use specialized orthotics that support good arch springing dynamics. This approach has helped hundreds of runners over the years.

http://www.runnersworld.com/running-form/how-your-arches-make-you-a-faster-runner

http://www.nature.com/articles/srep19403

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Reading this blog should not  be construed to mean that you and I have a patient-physician relationship. 

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Organic Foods Are shown To Be More Nutricious

Recent studies have shown that compared with conventionally grown foods, organically grown foods have more nutritional value. These findings include:

Organic dairy and meat contain about 50 percent more omega-3 fatty acids.

Organic crops — ranging from carrots and broccoli to apples and blueberries — have substantially higher concentrations of a range of antioxidants and other potentially beneficial compounds.

http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/02/18/467136329/is-organic-more-nutritious-new-study-adds-to-the-evidence

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26878105
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24968103