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Chiropractor Brookfield | Achieveing True Wellness
December 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment
What do Evander Holyfield, the heavyweight champion of the world, John Smoltz, the 1996 Cy Young award winner and Dan O’Brien, the 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist in the decathlon have in common? What do they share in common with Marla Maples Trump, who can afford the best the world has to offer and James Earl Jones, the fine actor?
They all have shared their excitement about the benefits of Chiropractic Wellness Care. Evander Holyfield stated in the December 1998 issue of Today’s Chiropractic, “I do believe in Chiropractic. I found that going to a Chiropractor three times a week helps my performance. Once I drove 20 miles to see a Chiropractor before a fight. I have to have my adjustment before I get in the ring.” Dan O’Brien said in the August 1996 issue, “you obviously can’t compete at your fullest if you’re not in alignment. It was the holistic idea that I liked about Chiropractic. I really think Chiropractic is essential in running. If I could put a percentage on it, I think I compete eight to ten percent better from regular Chiropractic use, if not more. It is essential for me and my training routine,” declared O’Brien.
Ten percent is a huge amount for an athlete or anyone for that matter. For Dan O’Brien, it would have been the difference between the gold medal and not even making the team.
A runner who runs a 10 second hundred meter dash may win a Olympic race, while an 11 second hundred couldn’t even qualify for the team. A 4.5 second 40 yard dash would make a fast running back, while a 5 second 40 yard dash would be an average time for a lineman. A baseball player batting .330 might win the batting title, while a player hitting .230 would get sent down to the minors.
Can you imagine if your entire life improved by ten percent? What if your energy, sleep, healing ability and immune function were all improved by 10%? How about a 10% improvement in hormonal balance and digestion efficiency? If your entire body was functioning ten percent better it would make a huge difference. You would enjoy a much happier, healthier, energetic life!
What is it that the pros know about wellness and Chiropractic that most people don’t know? Why do they receive Chiropractic Wellness Care to help them be their best and healthiest?
The first answer is that these people know health is not just how you feel. For example, they know that you can feel perfectly fine and still not be healthy.
Did you ever know someone who thought they were healthy and then all of a sudden had a heart attack? Do you know anyone who one day was fine and then , what seems like all of a sudden, got diagnosed with cancer, diabetes, arthritis, or a herniated disk?
These conditions take 10, 20, or 30 years before they show any outward symptoms that you or your doctor might be able to identify. However, what they will do is reduce your body’s function slowly over time, thereby limiting your health potential and quality of life.
This process happens so slowly over time that we accept these weaknesses as normal and go on with our life, never knowing what we are missing out on. Top athletes and performers are challenging their physical and mental limits every day, so they keep track of their function and performance in relation to their true wellness potential. Rather than waiting until they get sick or injured, they fine tune their body and mind all the time with Chiropractic Wellness Care.
Every function of your body is controlled and regulated by your nervous system. Your brain takes in all the information from the environment and sends out signals which trigger the appropriate response by your body. As long as there is no interference to this system, the brain receives the correct signals and in turn sends out the correct response. The result is a healthy human being with unlimited abilities and human potential.
Unfortunately, if there is interference to this pathway, it acts like static on a telephone line and all the body functions become reduced. Dr. Chung Ha Suh, a researcher out of the University of Colorado, found that 45mm. of a mercury pressure, roughly the weight of a quarter, is enough to reduce the function of that nerve to 40 percent of its original value. We’ve already seen the significance of 10%, can you imagine the effect of 40%? Removing this interference is a serious health issue.
Chiropractic care is essential for wellness. Chiropractic removes interference from your nervous system so there is no static on your lines. Chiropractic Wellness Care keeps your spine and nervous system free from interference so that your body can function at its best all the time.
This is why top performers receive Chiropractic Wellness Care. Maria Maples Trump” has made her Chiropractic care a family priority. Her daughter gets adjusted and she has referred her husband, mother, chauffeur, nanny and personal assistant for care.”
You too can experience true health and wellness. Begin by making Chiropractic Wellness Care a part of your families life!
Dr. Madalyn Perry and Dr. Jeff Grosskopf help people achieve all their wellness goals. Performance Chiropratic Center is located on Bluemound Rd in Wauwatosa, on the border of Brookfield.
Chiropractor Brookfield|Subluxation, Stretching, & Chiropractic
November 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The following is excerpts from an article written by. Dr.Martha Collins, D.C.
Subluxation, Stretching & Chiropractic
A common misconception that many people have is that stretches correct subluxations and can replace adjustments. Stretching allows your muscles to relax, allowing better range of motion, decreased tension, and a feeling of well-being. Adjustments are designed to correct the underlying subluxations acquired through exposure to physical, chemical, emotional and spiritual stress. Adjustments remove interference from the nervous system so that we can be more connected in our body, mind and spirit.
Stretches can reduce the tension in the muscles of our bodies, but they cannot overcome the influence of subluxations once they are present. Stretches can help adjustments “hold” better, sometimes longer, particularly if you are in an occupation where you spend time doing repetitive movement patterns.
When a subluxation is present for many years, as you know, it leads to underlying degenerative changes in the joints, discs and holding tissues of the spine–osteoarthritis. Think of degenerative spurs on an x-ray like stalactites and stalagmites in a cave–they take many years to form. For spurs to form in the spine and be seen on a radiograph, it can take anywhere from 20-40 years (phase 2). The joints of the spine receive their nutrition through movement of the synovial fluid that bathes the cartilage of the joints with nutrition. If a spinal joint is locked, (or subluxated) not only does the nervous system shut down, but that joint cannot receive its proper nutrition. The end result is a public that believes a degenerative spine is due to the natural aging process over which we have no control.
Let’s say there is a door in your grandmother’s house that isn’t used much–our grandmother had one that went into the attic. If the hinges of the door aren’t used often, the lubricative effect of the oil in the hinge decreases. It begins to dry out, break down and the hinge becomes sticky and squeaky due to disuse. The joints of our body work much the same way–the old adage if you don’t use it you’ll lose it is certainly true in this regard. Regular adjustments help the joints stay healthy, arrest further degenerative change and in many cases, reverse it by allowing the synovial fluid of the joints to bring nutrition to the cartilage.
You see, in our culture, we were never taught how to take good care of our spine and our nervous systems. We learned how to look after our teeth, our cars, the stain on our decks, but not the lifeline to every cell in our bodies! Daily stretching, or yoga (even better because through breathing, it mandates present-time consciousness) helps the spine stay supple between adjustments, gives us an opportunity to relax and meditate and helps us feel better. Stretching is like flossing your teeth–the more we adhere to good dental hygiene between visits, the better report we get from our dentist and hygienist at our check-ups. With stretching between visits, the better your adjustments will be and the healthier you will be!
Dr. Madalyn Perry works with patients from the Brookfield area to help improve their health naturally through chiropractic. Performance Chiropractic center is located on the border of Brookfield in Wauwatosa, WI on Bluemound Rd.
Chiropractior Brookfield | Top 5 Truths About Wellness Care
November 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Top Five Truths About Wellness Care
The following tips are from an article written by Claudia Anrig,DC, a chiropractor in Fresno California.
5. Symptoms are not the problem, but an alert to an underlying cause and should be heeded, not silenced with chemicals.
4. The body has an inborn ability to restore itself and will adapt to outside stressors, whether they are physical, emotional or chemical. When these stressors become too much, the body will eventually wear itself down trying to maintain balance; this results in an absence of health and wellness.
3. Wellness practitioners do not diagnose or treat conditions and diseases, but instead identify and remove outside stressors.
2. Wellness care focuses on improving function rather than hiding symptoms.
1. Doctors of chiropractic recognize the value of preventative care compared to symptom-based care. With regular adjustments, spinal health is maintained, encouraging proper nervous system function and allowing for the body to perform at its best.
Dr. Madalyn Perry is dedicated to helping the Brookfield Community achieve their wellness goals and lead healthier, happier lives. Performance Chiropractic is located on Bluemound Rd. on the border of Wauwatosa and Brookfield,WI.
Chiropractor Brookfield | Why Low Fat Diets actually Make You More Fat
November 10, 2010 by Leave a Comment
We as the American Public have been brain washed for the past 20 years into thinking that fats are the ultimate dietary killers. There is zero scientific evidence to support this!!! All fats are not created equal as we have been previously told. There are good fats and bad fats but we have been bombarded with the phrase that “fat is bad” for so long, that we equate all fats to be harmful. The fact is we need fat in order to survive. All the cells in our body need fat to perform their daily functions. Fats and proteins are what make up the cell walls for every single cell in our body. Over half of our brain and nervous system are made up of fat. Actually, by eating certain fats, we can boost our metabolic rate and lose weight!
Our nation’s food companies want us to believe that all fat is bad. They advertise fat free, low fat, or reduced fat to make us think we can eat that whole box of cookies with no consequence because they are fat free. WRONG! Since we as a nation have gone fat free:
- Obesity has increased by more than 23%
- Adult onset diabetes has skyrocketed
- Incidence of certain kinds of heart disease has increased
- Depression has become a widespread national disorder
- Viral infections of the Immune system like Chronic Fatigue and other illnesses are becoming more and more
frequent.
So why is it that with less fat in our diet, we have become more sick? Because we need fat to survive! So what are the fats we should be eating? Those essential fatty acids like Omega-3 and Omega-6. Fat soluble vitamins A,D,E and K cannot be absorbed unless these essential fatty acids are present. So eat things like fish, nuts, eggs, cheese, are all sources of the GOOD fat. Foods that are fried or cooked in hot oils contain the BAD fat that causes heart disease, high cholesterol, etc. Remember moderation is the key!!!!! So keep those Brookfield Friday Fish Frys to one Friday a month and not every Friday!
Dr. Madalyn Perry, a chiropractor who works with patients to reach all their wellness goals. Performance Chiropractic Center is on the border of Brookfield in Wauwatosa on BlueMound Rd.
*the information in this post has been taken from the book Eat Fat, Lose Weight by Ann Louise Gittleman M.S, C.N.S
Chiropractor Elm Grove Talks About Foot Pain
November 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
What causes foot problems?
Your feet are extremely complex structures composed of bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, nerves, blood vessels, and skin. They may devolop certain disorders (some of which originate in other parts of the body).
They are also subject to injuries and other problems caused by normal wear and tear over years of supporting the weight of your body and making it possible for you to stand, walk, run, and jump.
The most obvious symptoms of foot trouble are pain and dysfunction (limping, favoring one foot or the other, inability to put weight on the heel and/or the toes). Foot pain can be due to ill-fitting, inappropriate footwear that cramps your feet; injuries that keep you from walking well–or at all; sprains which stretch or tear ligaments (which connect bones); and stress fractures of bones in the foot, which can result from accidents or overuse while engaging in sports or exercise. Just as foot disorders may originate elsewhere in the body, problems experienced in the feet can cause difficulties in other parts of the body.
How can foot problems endanger other parts of your body?
Foot pain and dysfunction caused by illness or injury can force you to modify your gait (the way you walk) and create significant stresses on the joints of your legs, hips, and lower spine. Your feet are the foundation for your entire body. When they suffer from pain, misalignments, malformations, and malfunctions, your whole body is placed in jeopardy. Even without pain, foot dysfunction can cause your whole body to overcompensate, which can lead to back pain and even headache, not to mention the emotional stress of discomfort and limitations on movement that can spread from the feet upward.
Who suffers from foot problems?
No one is safe from foot problems. But older or overweight individuals, diabetics, and serious athletes and dancers who place great demands on their feet are more prone to foot disorders than others are. If you are troubled by chronic or recurrent foot pain and/or dysfunction, you would be wise to consult a chiropractor, who has experience relieving such pain and preventing it from causing even more painful and disabling joint, muscle, connective tissue, and nerve problems in other areas of your body.
What can chiropractic do?
A chiropractor can help you overcome foot and ankle problems that can cause additional problems in other structures: your legs, hips, lower back. Your chiropractor will employ a number of diagnostic tests, including examining your gait and foot function, and take a thorough history to assess the nature of your foot problem. He or she will palpate (move) your feet and ankles to measure any limitations in range of motion, to identify what is causing your pain, and determine the best course of treatment or if referral to a specialist is called for.
Chiropractic adjustments of your feet–and elsewhere in your body, as required–can restore function and relieve pain. As a result, other body structures can be relieved of or protected from painful disorders stemming from or causing your foot problems. In addition, your chiropractor may recommend nutritional and lifestyle counseling that could help reduce biological and psychological stresses on your body as a whole, improving your overall well-being, including your foot health.
Dr. Madalyn Perry has helped many patients with problems of the foot, leg, and low back as well as helping patients with their overall health. Performance Chiropractic Center is located in Wauwatosa, WI on the border of Elm Grove and Brookfield, WI.
Brookfield Chiropractor Discusses Sleeping Problems
November 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
A case study published in the July 2006 issue of the peer-reviewed, scientific publication, the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics (JCCP) documented the effects of chiropractic care on a nine month old infant girl with a history of disturbed sleep. The JCCP is the official publication of the Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics of the International Chiropractors Association.
The results in this case were very impressive. The study noted that on the afternoon after the infants first adjustment the baby girl fell asleep for 5 hours. This was followed by nighttime sleep of 2 periods of 6 hours each. Over the next three weeks of care the daytime sleep got shorter, but the nighttime sleep remained between 6 and 8 hours.
The study article starts off by noting that the average 9 month old should sleep approximately 14 hours per day. In this case study a nine month old infant girl was presented for chiropractic care with a history of severely disrupted sleep and fussiness. Additionally, the infant was refusing to breastfeed on one side and exhibited, what was called a generally unsettled behavior. It was also noted that the child would not turn her head to the left. These problems had been occurring since birth.
In addition to the dramatic sleep improvement, the child also improved her range of neck motion and was able to turn her head to the left in response to sound on the left side. Additionally the infant began to feed freely and comfortably.
In their conclusion, the authors of the case study noted that the dramatic improvements after just
Performance Chiropractic Center has helped several babies and young children through Chiropractic care. We are located in Wauwtosa on the border of Elm Grove and Brookfield.
Chiropractor Brookfield Talks Facts On Flu Vaccinations
November 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The following is an article written by Dr. Joseph Mercola concerning the facts about flu, the flu vaccination, and the effects of the vaccination.
Stop Worrying About the Flu
By Dr. Joseph Mercola
Like diehard fans camping out overnight to be the first in line for concert tickets to their favorite performer, people are waiting in long lines hoping to get the flu vaccine. Yes, it’s that time of year — flu season and the media and the government have stirred the public into complete panic mode. Headlines flood newspapers reading, “Vaccine shortage leads public crisis” and on the hour radio broadcasts are bombarding the public with reports that the flu epidemic is coming and there aren’t enough vaccines to fight it.
Before You Run Out to Get the Flu Shot … Do Your Homework
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to separate facts from the hype created by the media and government officials. In order to make an informed decision of whether or not to get the flu shot, it is of utmost importance to do your homework. This involves doing thorough research of the safety issues surrounding the flu vaccination and then learning the preventative measures against getting the flu in the first place.
The Target Markets for the Flu Vaccine: Elderly and Children
Generally, the flu vaccine is recommended for people ages 65 and older and to those with serious medical conditions that could quickly worsen as a result of serious complications from the flu. Reports from medical journals widely vary in the effectiveness for the elderly, ranging from 0 to 85 percent.
The CDC reports that 90 percent of deaths from influenza occur among the elderly. These kinds of statistics make it nearly impossible to credit the flu vaccine for prolonging lives in this age group, as 65 percent of all deaths (regardless of the cause) happen among the elderly.
Further, there are potential dangers to the flu vaccine, particularly to the already vulnerable elderly population. Dr. Hugh Fudenberg, one of the world’s leading immunogeneticists, states the chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease is 10 times higher if an individual has five consecutive shots than if they have one, two or no shots. This is likely due to the thimerosol (a mercury-derived preservative) and aluminum content of the vaccine.
Recommendations to give flu vaccinations to children were adopted on March 1, 2003. These recommendations include vaccinating children between 2 and 18 years who live in households containing children younger than 2 years of age. The most common type of flu vaccine given to children is called Fluzone, with each dose containing 25 ug of mercury. CDC recommendations include administering the flu vaccine to children beginning at six months of age and then on an annual basis, for the rest of their lives.
Does the Flu Vaccine Really Work?
The flu vaccine can actually weaken the immune system and make you more predisposed to the illness.
The flu vaccine, whether in the shot or nasal form, is worthless at best and should be avoided. Not only are they loaded with toxic chemicals including mercury and aluminum, but many people come down with the flu shortly after receiving the shot. This is because it actually weakens the immune system, making the person more predisposed to the illness.
The Dangers You Need to Know About FluMist
First, it is important to familiarize yourself with the side effects of FluMist, which include cough, runny nose/nasal congestion, irritability, headaches, chills, muscle aches and fever. Ironically, all of these symptoms bear striking similarities to the symptoms of the flu.
In addition, research has shown an increased risk of Bell palsy following intranasal flu vaccination, according to the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS). The makers of the nasal flu vaccine in the study decided not to market it the following season due to the risk. According to GACVS, the greater risk of Bell palsy following immunization with this vaccine may have been due to specific vaccine components, or simply to use of the intranasal administration route. It is therefore possible that such complications of vaccine administration may also apply to other nasal vaccines.
The new live-virus vaccine (FLUMIST), which is squirted up the nose, was licensed by the FDA in June 2003 for use in healthy individuals between the ages of five and 50. It is not recommended for pregnant women or those with asthma, chronic lung or heart disease; chronic underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or kidney disorders; immune suppression or immune system problems; children or adolescents receiving aspirin therapy, anyone allergic to eggs; or those with a history of Guillain Barre syndrome. It should not be given simultaneously with other vaccines.
FLUMIST’s vaccine live virus is shed after vaccination so the vaccinated are advised to avoid close contact with immune-compromised individuals for at least 21 days. Some hospital personnel are asking those recently vaccinated with FLUMIST to avoid visiting patients in hospitals to prevent the risk of transmitting the vaccine strain virus to sick patients.
Source: http://www.mercola.com/2004/oct/27/flu_options.htm
Dr. Madalyn Perry works with patients to naturally boost their immune systems. Performance Chiropractic Center is located in Wauwatosa, WI on the border of Brookfield, WI and Elm Grove, WI.
Chiropractor Brookfield talks about 7 Scientific Truths about Health
November 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment
7 Fundamental Scientific Truths Regarding Health and Sickness:
1. All living things, including humans, are composed of individual living cells working harmoniously together in a self-healing and self-regulating ecosystem to maintain health and life.
2. Our cells are innately or genetically equipped from birth with all the necessary intelligence for homeostatic, healthy function. Our cells are genetically programmed for homeostasis and they NEVER function outside of homeostasis unless forced to adapt to a physical, emotional, chemical or spiritual stressor.
3. Our cells are all genetically programmed with the perfect recipe for health; It is our choices and living environment that determined whether or not the proper ingredients are supplied!
4. Health, by definition, is a state of consistent homeostatic cell function.
5. Sickness, by definition, is a state of a lack of consistent homeostatic cell function. Sickness is a lack of health just like darkness is a lack of light.
6. The state of function of our cells are determines our states of health and sickness.
7. The cause of all non-homeostatic cell function is environmental stressors.
Dr. Madalyn Perry and Dr. Jeff Grosskopf work with patients to reach their full health potential and reach their health goals. Performance Chiropractic is located in Wauwatosa, WI on the border of Elm Grove and Brookfield.
These have been taken from Innate Physical Fitness and Spinal Hygiene written by James L. Chestnut B.Ed, M. Sc., D.C, C.C.W.P
