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11/4/09
Stress does cause back and neck pain!
I hear it so often...why do you think my neck keeps on hurting. I've been doing the exercises, stretches, etc? Stress is one of the main causes of back pain. There's been so much press about what stress does to our immune system, but it also impacts our muscles. Stress causes an increasing cycle of muscle tightening/spasm which tugs on the skeleton/vertebrae pulling them out of their normal alignment or stopping their normal range of motion. This in turn leads to compression of nerve impulse which replies with a pain signal. That's your body shouting "Hey! Something is wrong! Please fix me!" In an age where stress is the norm it's no wonder back pain is the number one cause of work absenteeism. Let Chiropractic help you feel better faster.
In Health,
Dr. Deena Hakim, D.C.
11/12/09
What's all this I hear about Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is the newest trendy vitamin. So what's the ruckus all about. Recent research has shown that Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) impacts many facets of a person's health. Not really a vitamin, it's a secosteroid that effects over 2000 genes (that's about 10% of the human genome!).
Depletion or deficiency of this important fat soluble vitamin can lead to 17 different cancers (breast cancer being one) and affects heart disease, stroke, hypertension, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, depression, chronic pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, muscle wasting, birth defects, periodontal disease, and more.
Vitamin D has shown itself to be an important part of an individual's healthy lifestyle. Don't neglect it. Sun and milk alone won't do it. Here's what the Vitamin D Council says about how to get enough Vitamin D:
How To Get Enough Vitamin D
There are 3 ways for adults to insure adequate levels of vitamin D:
- regularly receive midday sun exposure in the late spring, summer, and early fall, exposing as much of the skin as possible.
- regularly use a sun bed (avoiding sunburn) during the colder months.
- take 5,000 IU per day for three months, then obtain a 25-hydroxyvitamin D test. Adjust your dosage so that blood levels are between 50–80 ng/mL (or 125–200 nM/L) year-round.
If you think you are deficient or just want to check, there are places online you can order a kit to check your Vitamin D level. Here are some more places you can learn about Vitamin D:
http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/
http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamind.asp
In Health,
Dr. Deena Hakim, D.C.
11/23/2009
We're here right before the holidays. The days of family love affection, food and STRESS! Family that you haven't seen in a while, egos on parade and stress strikes. Stress ups the cortisol levels and creates muscles spasm pulling bones out of place and causing nerve pain.
So relax. It's ok if the house isn't perfect, the twelve sides aren't made and the souffle doesn't rise. Holidays are the perfect time to enjoy your family and friends. Consider it a vacation instead of a marathon and it will affect your body less.
Turkey ergonomics:
Remember turkey over 25 pounds is a two person lift. Lift with your knees people. :)
In Health,
Dr. Deena Hakim, D.C.
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