Nutrition: October 2009

Oct 20, 2009

Car Accident Whiplash Injuries

Car Accident Whiplash Injuries: "Neck Pain from Whiplash-Car Accident Injury
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Whiplash is an injury typically seen when you get rear-ended in an auto accident. Rear end car accidents only make up about 25% of all car crashes, yet they account for about 40% of all car crash injuries. Research has shown that subjects can have whiplash injuries in rear end collisions of less than 5 mph, probably slower than you drive in a parking lot.

This is one reason why whiplash injuries make up such a large percentage of auto accident injuries. Almost half of Americans who suffer from chronic neck pain, attribute it to a previous whiplash injury.

Whiplash pain usually involves some or all of these symptoms, reduced neck range of motion, neck pain, muscle pain, or headaches. If you experience any of the symptoms after a car accident then you should see an auto injury specialist immediately.

It is common for whiplash pain to not show up until weeks or months after the accident. Most of these people are the ones who never get help for their pain, and are at much greater risk for developing chronic neck pain in the future.

As a chiropractor that specializes in treating whiplash and other car accident injuries, I can attest to the importance of seeking treatment for a whiplash injury and not just dulling the pain with over the counter or prescription drugs. I have seen both sides of the coin. I’ve had numerous patients come in to see me for chronic neck pain, and in finding out about their history they’ve been in one or more car accidents. On the other side I’ve had people come to see me immediately after a major car accident, and in time able to get them back to 100%.

I have personally received the most extensive training in car accident injuries that is available, in addition to my chiropractic education, and feel that it is very important that you do your homework after being in an accident. Find a doctor who has additional training specific to car accidents.

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Dr. Andrew Mairs is a licensed Chiropractor in the state of California. He received his doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in San Jose, California. Dr. Mairs has also received additional training in the area of auto accident injuries, extremity injuries, and prenatal care. Dr. Mairs has his own office in San Diego.

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I see many types of injuries as a Chiropractor in San Diego. Some of the common injuries can result in neck pain, back pain, chronic headaches, sciatica etc.

Causes of these injuries range from auto accidents and work related injuries to injuries caused by domestic chores, house work and sometimes things as simple as sleeping in an awk"

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Headaches Chiropractor: "Diet and Chiropractic for Better Health
Diet and Chiropractic for Better Health

I believe we all want to be healthy. The question is, however, what is health? And, how do we “get” healthy?

In my San Diego chiropractic office, I always try to encourage health beyond the obvious treatment for neck pain, back pain and headaches that represent the bulk of my patients concerns. Most of my patients at least entertain the idea of making lifestyle changes for the sake of better health. Some want nothing to do with it. In their mindset, being out of p"

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Dr. Steven R. Jones is a licensed Chiropractor in the state of California. He received his doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Jones has treated his patients for over 15 years at his own San Diego Chiropractic practice.

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Oct 11, 2009

The Effects of Dehydration

The Effects of Dehydration

Dehydration is a common problem among adults. I have read studies that indicate that at any one time approximately 75% of American adults are suffering with mild symptoms that result from being dehydrated. Being a chiropractor in San Diego, a desert community, we see many people suffering from ailments ranging from neck pain and headaches to lower back pain that carries some link to dehydration.

The human body is approximately 65% water. By definition, dehydration occurs as the result of excessive loss of water from the body. This occurs as a direct result of not taking in enough water. That is a very superficial explanation of dehydration.   In reality, it's a bit more complicated than that since the body loses electrolytes as well as fluids.
Dehydration is a major issue with our health.

A common scene in professional sports is that of the athletes becoming dehydrated and “cramping up”. This cramping of muscles affects us normal (non-professional athletes) people as well. We suffer from back spasms, neck pain and many other similar symptoms as a result of dehydration.

Headaches are another common symptom of dehydration that needs to be taken into account. Dehydration has long been known to be a trigger of Migraine type headaches. It is staggering to think of how many dollars are spent for treatment of headaches when the underlying culprit is dehydration.

Many people mistakenly think that dehydration only occurs in hot weather and that you're not dehydrated if you're not thirsty. Usually by the time you feel thirsty you are already dehydrated.

Dehydration Facts:
•    It takes about 64 to 80 ounces to replace the water our bodies lose in 24 hours.
•    Normally, how much water we need depends on the volume of our perspiration and urine output.
•    Our bodies' need for water increases under circumstances such as:
•    Living in warmer climates
•    Living at high altitudes
•    Increased physical activity
•    With vomiting or diarrhea
•    With fever
•    When you have a cold or the flu
•    Those with chronic disease such as uncontrolled or untreated diabetes
•    Losing as little as 1 to 2% of body weight can result in dehydration.
•    Losing 3 to 5% can negatively impact reaction time, concentration and judgment
•    Losing 9 - 15% results in severe dehydration and is life-threatening.
Dehydration Symptoms:
•    Excessive thirst
•    Fatigue
•    Muscle weakness
•    Headache
•    Dizziness
•    Less frequent need to urinate and decreased output
•    Darker colored urine (should be nearly clear to pale yellow)
•    Confusion
•    Increased heart rate and respirations
•    Skin that doesn't snap back when pinched and released
•    Children may exhibit additional symptoms:
•    Absence of tears when crying
•    No wet diaper for three hours or longer
•    Irritability
•    Lethargy
•    Fever
When caught early, dehydration can usually be treated at home. Common treatments include:
•    Mild dehydration: rehydration by drinking fluids including sports drinks, which rehydrate by providing not only fluid, but also electrolytes and salt. In children, products such as Pedialyte may be recommended as it also contains carbohydrates to help absorption in the intestinal tract. Coffee, tea, and soda should not be used for dehydration as the caffeine in them can actually be dehydrating.
•    Moderate dehydration: rehydration may suffice, but IV fluids may be required.
•    Severe dehydration: Immediate action must be taken, treating the situation as a medical emergency. Hospital treatment is necessary for IV fluids to rehydrate more quickly and efficiently and to allow observation.
As with most ailments, it's better to prevent dehydration than to treat it. Here are some preventative steps you can take:
•    Drink plenty of fluids and eat foods high in water. Fruit contains the most water, followed by vegetables, meat, then grains with the least.
•    Choose your beverages wisely. Caffeine and alcohol can be dehydrating. For some people, too much fruit juice can cause diarrhea, which can be dehydrating.
•    If you're planning a day with more significantly exercise than usual, begin hydrating the day before.
•    Sports drinks can help maintain electrolyte balance, but be aware of the sugars in them.
•    Plan outdoor activities for cooler parts of the day.
•    If you're organizing outdoor activities, provide shaded areas.
•    When you're ill, be sure to continue drinking fluids, and get additional fluids if you have a fever or are vomiting or have diarrhea. Call your doctor for help with vomiting or diarrhea if necessary.

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Oct 5, 2009

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Adjustments of the spine are delivered during the treatments in order to remove interference that may affect the spinal cord and the nerves that exit between the bones of the spine. The nervous system controls all the organs and tissues of the body, so a nerve system functioning at its best facilitates the body’s ability to cope with disability and disease." Read More What is Chiropractic and how does it Work?

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Benefits of Fish Oil

The Many Benefits of Fish Oil

We always stress the importance of fish oil for the heart and the digestive tract, but you probably haven’t heard that people who eat the most fish have the fewest eye problems.

The impact of fish oil on vision was a topic at this week's meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. They reviewed evidense that showed that fish oil consumption extended to two very serious eye problems.

The first of these problems helped by fish oil is age-related macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is the disruption of the center of the retina where the fine nerve complex at the back of the eye essential for all fine visual tasks rests. Macular degereration is the leading cause of age-related blindness.

Fish oil protects the eyes from age-related macular degeneration because of a component of fish oil called docosahexaenoic acid also known as DHA. DHA is one of the omega-3 fatty acids linked to other health benefits. DHA helps vision by building up in the eye near light-sensing nerve cells.

“National Eye Institute researcher John Paul SanGiovanni, ScD, and colleagues analyzed dietary data from 4,513 60- to 80-year-old participants in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study. Those who ate fish more than twice a week were half as likely to get macular degeneration as those who ate no fish at all. More than one weekly portion of broiled/baked fish or tuna lowered the risk by a third.

"The risk for [age-related macular degeneration] was significantly decreased for the highest versus the lowest quintiles of total [omega-3 fatty acids] intake," SanGiovanni and colleagues write in their abstract.”

In another study, fish oil was found to protect the eyes from dry eye syndrome. Dry eye syndrome is a condition in which a person's eyes don't make enough tears. Dry eyes can lead to scarring of the cornea and vision loss.

A study of 32,470 female health professionals found that women whose diets had the most omega-3 fatty acids were far less likely to have dry eye syndrome.

Women who ate two to four servings of tuna a week had an 18% lower risk of dry eye syndrome than those who ate less tuna. Eating five or six four-ounce servings of tuna every week lowered this risk by 66%.

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