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Top 7 Most Dangerous Thoughts about Health

November 16, 2011 Dr. Barbara Kaiser, DC, CCWP Aging, Balanced living, Healing, Stress, Wellness Leave a comment  

Part of being a good friend is gently pointing out denial. The next time you talk to someone who’s stuck in suffering, ask them:

  1. “Maybe it will go away.” Are you willing to risk that it won’t?
  2.  ”It comes and goes.” Why wait until it’s a constant problem?
  3. “It’s not that bad!” Compared to what?
  4. “It only hurts when I…” Why live your life with limits that most other people don’t have?
  5. “I don’t want to know.” What you don’t know CAN hurt you.
  6. “I know what my problem is, it’s…” What is your solution?
  7. “I was told I’ve got to live with it.” Don’t give up on yourself.

Don’t let this kind of thinking put your loved ones’ health at risk! It’s never too late to change someone’s mind. You just might save their life!

About the author: Dr. Barbara Kaiser, DC, CCWP, is a wellness-certified chiropractor at Vital Life Chiropractic in Eagan, Minnesota.


Super Bowl Champs Credit Chiropractic for Performance

November 9, 2011 Dr. Barbara Kaiser, DC, CCWP Athletes, Chiropractic, Spine, Wellness Leave a comment  

New Orleans Saints 2006 first round pick, Reggie Bush, has been receiving regular chiropractic care since playing football in high school and during his collegiate years. “I look at chiropractic care as important to keeping me healthy and at the top of my game,” said the former Heisman Trophy winner and two-time National Champion while playing for the University of Southern California (USC). Saints wide receiver Lance Moore, who converted a crucial 2-point conversion during Super Bowl XLIV in 2010, also relies on chiropractic treatment to be game-time ready. “Not only did my chiropractor get me back on the field, but he helped me to stay on the field. My body just feels much better overall because of the care I’ve gotten,” says Moore.

High level athletes in almost every sport have chosen to make chiropractic care a part of their training and a part of their lifestyle. Some of the top athletes in the world have praised chiropractic care in times of injury, and for helping them reach their full athletic potential. Chiropractic gives athletes the advantage that they need to compete at the highest level. This is especially important for college-bound athletes. Colleges want to invest scholarship funds in healthy students rather than risk their dollars on athletes with chronic injuries.

Chiropractors are trained to maintain proper function of the spine, joints, and nerve system so that the human body can perform at its maximum potential. This is a proactive approach that can counter the intense levels of physical and mental stress every student athlete experiences on a daily basis. To perform at their best, an athlete should include a chiropractor as part of their health care team.

About the author: Dr. Barbara Kaiser, DC, CCWP, is a wellness-certified chiropractor at Vital Life Chiropractic in Eagan, Minnesota.


How to build a titanium immune system

October 5, 2011 Dr. Barbara Kaiser, DC, CCWP Balanced living, Healing, Immune System, Nutrition, Stress, Wellness Leave a comment  

Fall is here, so arm your body against colds and flu! Believe it or not, your body has the power to fend off illness. Natural ways to strengthen your immunity include:

  1. Cut back on sugar. Sugary foods break down quickly into simple sugars. Your body responds to this with a spike in insulin, which suppresses your immune system. Avoid foods like sodas, fruit juices, breads, pastas, and sweets, especially when you are feeling ill.
  2. Eat your fruits and veggies. The nutrients in fresh fruits and veggies support the function of your immune system, so it can ward off invaders. If you feel that you’re “coming down with something,” eat fresh oranges. Vitamin C is actually a complex of beneficial chemicals, and typical vitamin C supplements only contain one of these chemicals (ascorbic acid). Whole foods and whole food supplements are superior sources of nutrients.
  3. Manage your stress levels. When we are anxious or irritated, we release stress hormones to prepare for a “fight-or-flight” response. This suppresses the immune system, because the body can’t fight against external threats (even imaginary ones) and internal invaders at the same time.
  4. Exercise daily. Even if it’s just 10 minutes of jumping jacks, push-ups, and squats, get your heart rate up and break a sweat! Not only will this relieve stress, it improves your body’s circulation. It also gives you a reason to get outside.
  5. Get some sun every day. Sunshine helps to build vitamin D in our bodies. Many of us think sun exposure is not healthy, but humans evolved with daily sun exposure for thousands of years. Get 10 minutes of unprotected sun exposure each day in the summer. In Minnesota, we need 20 minutes or more in the winter months.

Next week, we’ll discuss advanced ways of strengthening your immune system. Today, we discussed “self care,” or what you can do on your own. Up next: health care to strengthen your immunity. Power up!

About the author: Dr. Barbara Kaiser, DC, CCWP, is a wellness-certified chiropractor at Vital Life Chiropractic in Eagan, Minnesota.