Whiplash

Whiplash is a common injury I see in my Santa Monica Chiropractic office.
Whiplash is a neck injury that often occurs during rear-end automobile collisions, as your head suddenly moves backward and then forward - much like the motion of someone cracking a whip. These extreme motions pull your neck muscles and ligaments beyond their normal range of motion. The end result can be micro-tears in your muscles and ligaments, and subluxations in your cervical and thoracic spine.

Symptoms of Whiplash range from:
-Neck and upper back pain.
-Headaches.
-Shoulder pain.
-Difficulty breathing.
-Muscle tenderness.
-Pain shooting from your neck into your arms/fingers.
-Neck and back stiffness.
-More!

At Bay Chiropractic in Santa Monica we offer a series of treatments to deal with Whiplash type injuries. Even though whiplash is often seen as a result of auto accidents, it often happens during contact sports such as football, basketball, snowboarding and surfing.

Whiplash symptoms can last for years if not treated. If you are having neck pain, headaches, or other symptoms relating to whiplash, call us to set up an appointment and begin your road to wellness.

Sincerely,

Dr. Eric - Your Santa Monica Chiropractor
2116 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 208
Santa Monica, CA 90403
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ARSENIC IN YOUR TURKEY? YES!!! AHHHHHHHH

In this day and age, where we know so much, it also seem we also know very little, particularly about what is being fed to us. In a recent article by published today in the L.A.Times (click here to read full article) I learned that ARSENIC, a poisonous substance, is added turkeys. Why you ask? So they "look better". The same substance used is banned in Europe. Why not here, in the land of the free? My guess is that cooporate greed had a hand in this.

The sad thing is that as a consumer, it's nearly impossible to know. Is this information beind disclosed? I don't know, I'll have to pay attention to the turkey packaging next time I'm in the store, but being a 35 year old man, and having bought my fair share of said birds, I know I didn't know about this.

How far will greed and vanity take us? It would be nice if this didn't happen on the first place.

I'm still in shock about this. One more thing to stay on top of.

Please read the article and pass it along to your loved ones.

Best and happy thanksgiving,

Dr. Eric - Santa Monica Chiropractor
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CoQ10 (ubiquinone)

Here is a little info on CoEnzyme Q10!

Benefits: 1. Helps with heart disease.
2. Lowers Blood Pressure.
3. Helps prevent cholesterol from oxidizing.
4. Improving immunity.
5. Decrease gum disease.
6. Increased energy
7. Treating Cancer

How it Works: CoQ10 helps heart disease and blood pressure by being used to produce energy allowing the heart to become more efficient. CoQ10 can decrease LDL cholesterol from oxidizing and cloggin up the arteries. If taking a cholesterol lower drug, CoQ10 levels drop as well.

Sources: CoQ10 is found in oily fish, beef, organ meets, wheat germ, rice bran, and soy.

Recommendations: The average person eats 5 mg of CoQ10 per day. The recommended intake is between 30mg and 300mg per day.


From: Dr. Eric - Santa Monica Chiropractor
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What's in Pinapple's that can help with inflammation?

Pineapple's contain an enzyme called Bromelain. Here are some of the benefits of Bremelain:

Benefits: 1. Aids in reducing swelling.
2. Aids in recovering from athletic injuries.
3. May help with rheumatoid arthritis


Recommendations: The recommended intake of Bromelain is between 1,200 and 1,800 mg a day. Caution Bromelain should not be taken with Warfarin, Coumadine, asprin, Ginko, or high dosages of Vitamin E as it is also a blood thinner.

Bromelain is found in a great product from Germany called Wobenzym. Wobezym is one of the best researched nutritional supplents out there as it has been extensively tested and proven to work.

Wobenzym helps in tissue healing, and it aids in immune system function.

I carry only a few nutrition supplements in my office, and Wobenzym is one of them because of their solid research and excellent track record with my patients. If you are intersted in finding more about Wobenzym please call my office to set up a consultation.

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Got Acid Reflux? Try this natural remedy!

It has been reported that chewing 2 to 3 ALMONDS after a meal can eliminate acid reflux. Try is and let us know if it works!

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Can Vitamin C save your life?

Here is an amazing story of what Vitamin C can do. Please take a look at this amazing video, and read Dr. Mercolas commment on this.

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Santa Monica Chiropractor
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Vitamin K

A little info on Vitamin K

Benefits: 1. MAKING BLOOD CLOTS.
2. HELPS BUILD BONES.
3. KILLS SOME CANCER CELLS

How it Works: Vitamin K helps form blood clots to stop bleeding and bruising. It is used by the liver to make prothrombin which is the most important clotting factor. Vitamin K also helps the bones absorb calcium and keep calcium in the bones. Thus, keeping the bones healthy and strong. In test tube studies, Vitamin K has been shown to slow down the progression and even kill some cancer cells just as well as cancer medications. Unfortunately, whether it works in human trials will have to wait.

Sources: Good sources of Vitamin K are: liver, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, eggs, soybean oil, spinach, tomatoes, and turnips.

Recommendations: The MINIMUM amount of vitamin K needed for infants to 6 months is 5 mcg/day. The MINIMUM for infants 6 months to 1 year is 10 mcg/day. The MINIMUM for children 1-3 years old is 15 mcg/day. The MINIMUM for children 4-6 years old is 20 mcg. The MINIMUM for children 7-10 years old is 30 mcg/day. The MINIMUM for males 11-14 years old is 45 mcg/day. The MINIMUM for males 15-18 is 65 mcg/day. The MINIMUM for males 19-24 is 70 mcg/day. The MINIMUM for males 25 and older is 80 mcg/day. The MINIMUM females 11-14 is 45 mcg/day. The MINIMUM for females 15-18 is 55 mcg/day. The MINIMUM for females 19-24 is 60 mcg/day. The MINIMUM for females 25 and older is 65 mcg/day. Finally, the MINIMUM for pregant and nursing women is 65 mcg/day.

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Athlete's foot

I today's LA Times "people's pharmacy" section, a reader shared how dipping his toes and feet in vinegar cured his athletes foot problem. If you suffer from athletes foot, this might be a good option to try.

....."From the 1960s to the 1980s, I had the worst case of athlete's foot that I have ever seen — and that is saying something, because I am a doctor and I have seen many. In the early 1990s, my mother suggested white-vinegar foot soaks. I began soaking my feet twice a day. Today, 20 years later, I continue this regimen several times a week, and I have "poster feet": no smell, no athlete's foot.

You don't need to use more than a half-cup of vinegar at a time, but it should be full strength. Don't rinse it off. Soaks of five to 10 minutes (reading, watching TV, etc.) are enough."

To read the full article click here (scroll to the bottom of the page)


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Bay Chiropractic and Rehabilitation
Your Santa Monica Chiropractor
310-993-8482