Chicago Chiropractic News

Why Correct A Subluxation? Chicago Chiropractor 60646

2010-02-08T13:02:00.000-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman, a Chicago chiropractor using healing hands for pain management. In my practice I use progressive chiropractic treatments for correction of problems. This is a completely natural medicine.

Once a patient has gotten to a stable, pain free, strong state of health, it is imperative to maintain the precious gains you have worked so hard to achieve. At Seaman Chiropractic Center our supportive care for most patients is every two weeks. Why so often? Is that arbitrary? After all the goal is to maintain a subluxation free body so the communication system [nervous system] works at peak functioning.

As Montel Williams said,

“It’s the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me!” After suffering 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, he experienced almost instantaneous relief from pain with his first chiropractic adjustment. “There’s not a person who knows me who will not confirm this. I am walking differently, my pain is less, I’ve already regained strength in my left leg.”

He also added that he could stand up straight without pain for the first time in more than five years.

Research done by Tapio Vidman, a number of years ago, tells us that a
Subluxation, { a joint not in a neutral position which causes disc, muscle, bone and nerve damage} once formed, will cause an inescapable degenerative progression if it is allowed to remain for any longer than 2 weeks. Did you get that? 2 weeks!

This means that a monthly maintenance visit to my office will absolutely ensure you as a patient will get worse over time and you will. That is not O.K. My job is to improve and at the very least slow down degenerative conditions from irritated, neglected or damaged joints which pinch nerves, degenerate discs and harm your nervous system.

You think everything is all right on a monthly adjustment because you feel good but underneath the Subluxations are damaging you. The problem is that you would confront me at some point in the future and ask me point blank why I have allowed you to get worse when you have paid me all this money over the last few years to prevent these problems and keep you healthy and you would have been correct. Most doctors do not see their patients on an appropriate schedule of care in order to be able to really correct their Subluxations. PERIOD!

A Subluxation, once formed becomes a habit - it is a neurological pattern. It is a spinal distortion that defaults to a incorrect position. It is a neurological habit the body becomes accustomed to. And it most often starts in children

To correct your physical health issues or those of your children
call 773-545-2233 now to begin your Subluxation free life.
Achieve and maintain the health you deserve. I can help you.

TMJ Symptoms Treatment-Northwest Side Chicago Chiropractor 60630

2010-02-07T00:14:00.009-05:00

I am the owner of Seaman Chiropractic Center, a pain management and corrective chiropractic natural health care facility on the northwest side of Chicago. I use chiropractic healing hands with gentle, non force techniques. Let's talk about TMJ.

All of a sudden you are experiencing seemingly unrelated symptoms. For example headaches, earaches, fullness and pressure in your ears, jaw pain, sounds in your ear [tinnitus], eye pain or your jaw locks. It could be one or more of these symptoms. You are confused because they are random and all over the place. You may have developed TMJ [TemporoMandibular Joint] problems or TMD [TemporoMandibular Joint Disorder].

I use a small activator [small, specific force ] to realign the TMJ {the chewing joint}. The joint is very small with connective tissue.Unfortunately, it is a very delicate joint with very little motion and can easily misalign. It could be as simple as a trip to the dentist where you have to keep your jaw opened very wide for a period of time or injury or excessive gum chewing. We have had great success with this condition. Progressive chiropractic treatments improves or corrects the problem.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms , call 773-545-2233 today to see if we can correct your problems and pain.

Preventative Steps To Feel Great- Chicagoland Chiropractic Expert 60630

2010-02-04T12:21:00.000-05:00

Dr Cynthia Seaman here- a Chicagoland chiropractic expert who specializes in treating the whole person in a natural way using healing hands and 25 years of experience. I want progressive wellness for you, not just the absence of pain. I want you to feel great not just get through your day. You can have that life if you take steps and use experts, like holistic coaches, to give you the guidance to get there. I don't want you dependent on drugs and medical models of "don't worry you are just aging and there is surgery when it gets worse".

Most of you out there simply don't know what to look for or how to recognize the beginning of something wrong. That is why you come to Seaman Chiropractic Center. Because I do!

Many patients come to my office and say" I just picked up a pencil " or
"Yesterday I just started having pain. I was fine before". In my thorough consultation, we find that the body has been giving out signals for a long time. The patients just couldn't translate. I compare the body to my cat. When something is wrong, he can pee outside the litter box, stop eating , keep away from me or meow A LOT if I don't respond. The body also has few ways of communication. It can cause pain , numbness, tingling.It can function badly or stop working . But by the time those signals appear, you are well into a disease process.

Preventative health care is all about doing the right thing in the absence of symptoms. Some of us think they know what to do. They workout or run but eat fast food , drink a lot of coffee and don't maintain spinal health. That doesn't keep a body healthy for a lifetime.

Your nervous system is the most important communication system you have. It tells you to breathe, your heart to beat and everything else, EVERYTHING.
You go to the dentist to check your teeth and change the oil in your car. You vaccinate your children and bring them to regular visits to their pediatrician. But what about their spinal health?

Visits to my office combines working on specific problems while also discussing sleep, food, stress, core strength, nutritional supplements to maximize your healthy lifestyle. It is not how long you live but how you feel doing it and keeping the activities you love.The earlier you start the better the long term results.

If you want to wake up feeling great with more vitality, energy and a longer more, active life, call 773-545-2233 now to come to my office for a free consultation.Bring your children to see if they are developing any spinal problems. I can help you!

Why Does My Back Ache? Lincolnwood Chiropractor 60712

2010-02-03T13:17:00.005-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman, the owner of Seaman Chiropractic Center where I see Lincolnwood patients with back aches. They are carrying their kids on their shoulders, cleaning floors, lifting groceries, mowing the lawn, may have a little weight in front, bend and twist or sit at work all day and spend time sitting in their car. Add to that an occasional fall or previous car accident and it is not difficult why studies show that approximately 80% of Americans will suffer from low back pain at some time in their life. The U.S. Department of Labor estimate that 100 million work days per year are lost due to low back pain.

Many times back pain begins after a small act like bending over to pick up a pen or just waking up. It is not the act that hurts your back but rather your back structure including the muscles, joints, discs and vertebrae has lost its normal functioning and therefore could not provide the necessary support to your spine.

At Seaman Chiropractic Center, we specialize in finding the cause of your lower back pain. Combining gentle spinal adjustments with proper exercises and stretches are the keys to reducing or eliminating your lower back pain.

If you are suffering from low back pain or have had an incident of low back pain,
call 773-545-2233 today to find the cause of your problem. I can help you.

Chicago Chiropractic 60630 Debunking Myths About Chiropractic

2010-02-01T02:48:00.004-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman, owner of Seaman Chiropractic Center using my chiropractic healing hands to correct subluxations [joints out of place]which put pressure on your all important communication system that controls and tells the entire body how to function.This is Chicago's top pain management and correction clinic.

I don't want to hear that I "pop" or "crack" anything.If you were "cracked" or "popped" you would be broken.That is not what I do and not what chiropractic is about.

What Is That Noise
The audible sound that is sometimes heard is made by normal gasses[O2,N2 and CO2] dissolved in the joint's synovial fluid .Those gasses pop out of the solution fast and form tiny bubbles in the fluid itself. When the liquid becomes gas, it makes a noise like water boiling or the bubbles behind a boat. In each case,the gasses "pop" into bubbles Sometimes you can hear this noise especially in the neck because it is so close to your ears.Some joints and people don't make any noise. Whether you do or don't, it is perfectly normal.This noise is totally harmless. After it has popped, you may notice you can't make another sound because there are no bubbles left.

Why Don't We Make Noise All The Time? Because my correction is very smooth, quick and tractioned while typical human movements are not like that.

Why isn't it good to "crack your knuckles or your spine"? You grind the joint surfaces together irritating them rather than a gentle tractioning of the joint surfaces apart within the ligament limit which is not damaging in any way. Most importantly, people who "crack their back, neck etc" can only do the loose joints . So what they achieve is a joint which gets looser and looser . The stuck ones stay stuck. Proof of this in the real world is that people who manipulate their joints do it very frequently, multiple times a day and all the time and at Seaman Chiropractic in Chicago, our patients get a progressive treatment plan which decreases over time. Now that is real healing!
So to get true healing call Seaman Chiropractic today at 773-545-2233. I can help you heal naturally.

Reasons To Breastfeed-Chicagoland Chiropractic Nutrition Expert 60630

2010-01-19T15:16:00.008-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman. Chiropractor and owner of a progressive chiropractic center serving Chicagoland. I use hands on chiropractic techniques for new moms and their precious babies. If you have chosen to breast feed your baby you are in good company with Christina Aguilara, Jennifer Garner and Tori Spelling who also breastfeed. Here are four reasons to breastfeed your baby.

Breastfeeding
1) prevents obesity. Breast milk contains a protein that could reduce the risk of obesity later in life. In fact, the longer a child is breastfed, the lower their risk of obesity.

2) reduces mom's risk of cancer and other conditions. Women who breastfeed have a reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancers and osteoporosis later in life.

3) Saves money. If you breastfeed you don't have to prepare bottles and formula - breast milk is always fresh and ready to go. This will save you a substantial amount of time. Breastfeeding also saves you the expense of buying formula, which typically costs at least $800 per year. Breastfed babies have fewer doctor's visits and lower overall medical expenses. One study even found that a group of formula-fed babies had over $68,000 in health care costs for six months, compared to only $4,000 for the breastfed group.

4) increases the baby's immunity to disease by the antibodies in mom's milk and reduces the future allergies the newborn may have.

If you are pregnant or you are a new mom and you are looking for a natural doctor for both you and your child, call 773-545-2233 today. With my gentle natural approach, I can help you.

Chicago Chiropractor 60631 Back Surgery In Your Future??

2010-01-17T00:02:00.011-05:00

If you or someone you know is suffering from back pain, don't rush off to the surgeon. I am a progressive Chicago chiropractor using pain management and correction. I have some interesting facts about surgery from the medical community.

The New England Journal of Medicine reported that surgery is overused for the treatment of back pain!

In fact, the rate of back surgery is up more than 40% in the U.S. more than in any other country. Furthermore it has been proven that surgery does not always improve the outcome and in some conditions makes the condition worse.

There is considerable evidence supporting the use of conservative, non invasive treatments for back pain.

At Seaman Chiropractic in Chicago, I use pain management and correction with chiropractic healing hand techniques to make spinal corrections . I use a flexion-distraction table for disc and leg problems, massage, acupuncture and finally strengthening after the patient is stable and the pain is reduced.

Consult with me, Dr. Cynthia Seaman, to find out if non-invasive care can correct the cause of your lower back pain. It will save you money, time off work, a great deal of pain and improve the quality of your future.

Lincolnwood Chiropractic Nutrition Expert 60712 Provides An Anti-Inflammatory Diet-PART ONE

2010-01-14T16:07:00.007-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman, a progressive chiropractic nutrition expert practicing for 25 years in Lincolnwood and the surrounding vicinity.What if you could decrease pain with an anti-inflammatory diet ? Anything that amplifies the inflammation process will increase your pain. Maybe if celebrities like Michael Jackson, Robin Williams, Kathleen Turner, and Anna Nicole Smith worked with their diet, they may not have gotten addicted to pain killers.
Foods to Avoid

*Grains and rice (white and wheat bread, rye, barley, etc.)
*Refined oils (cooking oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, etc.)

*Refined sugar (this is the white sugar you purchase at the supermarket, high fructose corn syrup in numerous products and other products with sugar listed as its primary ingredient.)

*Salt (in prepared foods and table salt)

*Fast foods

Reasons to Avoid These Foods

All of the above foods trigger inflammatory reactions in your body. In other words, when these foods are digested they stimulate our immune cells to release chemicals that cause inflammation.

1. Inflammation normally occurs in response to tissue damage and is characterized by its ability to cause pain, swelling, increase of temperature and affected tissues lose their functional capacities.

2. Inflammation is usually a healthy process because it walls off the damaged tissue and directs a fresh blood supply to the area to encourage repair and clean up. But inflammation occurring in the absence of tissue damage, such as through a poor diet, is not a healthy process because it can actually lead to progressive tissue damage. Inflammatory chemicals stimulate pain nerve fibers leading to pain.

Refined grains, especially white bread or white rice contain a lot of carbohydrates, or sugar with little or no fiber to slow absorption of the sugar. When this bread is digested it increases blood sugar levels, which in turn stimulates the pancreas to release insulin into the bloodstream (insulin is responsible for gathering up sugar in the blood and transporting it into cells). Consistently high blood insulin levels are believed to desensitize insulin receptors on cells (i.e. they become unresponsive). This in turn prevents the entrance of sugar into these cells where they are broken down for energy. If sugar is unable to enter cells, it remains in the bloodstream and prevents these cells from receiving much needed energy.

This can ultimately lead to a condition called diabetes mellitus where the blood sugar levels become so high that it begins to spill over into the urine (diabetes mellitus means “sugar urine”). Refined grains interfere with nutrient absorption and can lead to headaches, back pain, abdominal pain, fatigue and in some cases, depression.

Refined sugar (i.e. sugar purchased at the supermarket, sugar in soda, candy and other products containing high fructose corn syrup) can trigger the same mechanisms as above. In addition, sugar also stimulates cholesterol production via increased insulin levels.

High fructose corn syrup (liquid sugar) inhibits satiety centers in the brain (in other words, you do not feel as “satisfied”/full when eating products sweetened with high fructose and, consequently, consume more calories than you should).

High salt products, consumed on a daily basis, can increase blood pressure.

If getting healthier is important to you, get advice from a Chicago chiropractic nutrition expert call 773-545-2233 today to begin a life of wellness. I can help you.

Hardwood Heights Chiropractor Headache Expert 60706 Reports U.S. Headaches #1 Reason For Over-The-Counter Meds

2010-01-10T11:42:00.003-05:00

Most of us have had one or two headaches in our time. I serve the Hardwood Heights area as a chiropractor headache expert. I have treated many of my Hardwood Heights patients with chiropractic healing hands for headaches and migraines with modern, progressive treatments.

Problem
Studies show over 40 million of Americans suffer from moderate to severe headaches. Headaches are a major source of suffering and costs billions of dollars of missed work. Headaches are among the top reasons people go to a doctor. There are more than 100 types of headaches classified. The most common types have three components: muscular, vascular and neural. Let me simplify it further. A tension headache is muscular, joints in the upper neck creating pinched nerves is neural, and the pounding , pulsating is usually vasular [migraine].

Solution
The biggest problem is that most people have combinations of headaches, not just one type. That is where I come in to accurately diagnose the headache components and create a comprehensive plan that might include chiropractic , acupuncture, nutrition , strengthening and self -care stategies. Because the best headache is the one you prevent.

I have excellent success in relieving the symptoms of headaches, without a lifetime of drugs, and more important to stabilize the underlying causes of your headaches or migraines.

You owe it to yourself to explore alternatives for the treatment of your headaches/migraines.
Just think about how different your life would be and the enjoyment of that life without your pain. Call 773-545-2233 today. I am Dr Cynthia Seaman and I can help you.

First Visits- What To Expect-Skokie Chiropractor 60077

2010-01-09T01:39:00.002-05:00

When patients from Skokie come to my Seaman Chiropractic Center for a first time appointment, they often don't know what to expect. I am Dr Cynthia Seaman, Doctor of Chiropractic using my healing hands and I've been practicing and teaching patients for twenty-five years.
When you first come in, the front desk will greet you and help you to fill out our paperwork. She will then give you a pamphlet and discuss "What is Chiropractic". She also gives you a tour of our office so you can get your bearings and be aware of the different services available to you as your chiropractic progressive recovery continues.
Consultation
The first question for me to answer is whether this is a chiropractic problem. I will ask you questions about how and when it started , the severity and what makes you better and worse, the first time you ever had it , childhood and adult accidents , falls and family history. I am interested in trying to completely understand your health condition. I begin by asking questions but the diagnosis of the condition is usually determined by the next two steps.
Physical Examination
I will then do a thorough chiropractic, neurological, orthopedic exam of the body {vertebrae, nerves, muscles, joints}. You might have what you THINK is arm pain which may actually be coming from your neck. If you have a heart attack and have left arm pain , you don't want the doctor examining your arm. You want that doctor to know where the cause of the problem. That is what I do.
This will also lead to x-rays because I am not superman and I can't see inside you. Often I find a patient's former doctor didn't take x-rays and something very important and relevant is missed.
Report Of Findings
After I have analyzed your health condition, you will be given a report of findings (ROF). During the ROF, I will be explaining how the body works as it relates to your condition, your diagnosis,
an optimal treatment plan including what services are needed, number of visits and the possible payment options for your financial responsibility.
Then you can make a educated decision based on what is actually wrong, what disease process is happening and what my medical opinion is for correction and stability.
Call 773-545-2233 today. I am Dr Cynthia Seaman owner of Seaman Chiropractic Center and I can help you

Northwest Side Chicago Chiropractor's Concern For Children's Health 60646

2010-01-07T01:00:00.000-05:00

I am a Chicago chiropractor and the owner of a natural health care clinic on the northwest side specializing in families with newborns, toddlers, young children, teenagers and their parents. My name is Dr Cynthia Seaman and I use my healing hands and progressive spinal alignments to treat childhood conditions.
Choice
I am concerned with how parents don't choose or think about natural remedies for their precious children. With all the information about the side effects of drugs, I wonder what keeps them away even when they themselves are patients.
Trauma
Think about how traumatic the birthing process is. Pulling the baby out by his head and neck, squeezing through the birth canal is very rough on the soft tissue and nerves of the newborn. Did you know that some births are so traumatic bones get broken and nerves get damaged? Now add trying to walk and all the falls a baby has before even getting to three years old.

As our children go to school, they become active in sports such as gymnastics, football, soccer, tennis, softball and hockey. Seaman Chiropractic Center can help offset their injuries and physical stresses like dragging all those books around or sitting in those terrible school chairs for hours.
Correction
I keep their little growing spines in line with my healing hands using chiropractic techniques so they grow correct and straight. The way I prevent problems from arising is with periodic hands on corrections.

My gentle, non-force spinal corrections are fun for the kids and they love to get adjusted. Parents are afraid of an adjustment but they take their children to the dentist, give them shots and tests, and sometimes surgery.
Answers
Spinal alignment are so important to children especially as they progressively grow. With spinal alignments, children get sick less often, sleep better, get fewer allergies and subluxations [joints out of place] are corrected. Chiropractic corrections for children help prevent the spinal problems I see in so many adult patients.

Parents are concerned about their child's teeth and their yearly M.D. visit but helping to form a healthy normal spine so their nervous system is optimally working seems to be low on a parent's priority list. I see the adult version of that neglected child later in life in my office. It is so important at this developmental stage for you to consider check-ups for your precious baby or child.

Call today 773-545-2233 to check your child's spine and give them the gift of health for a lifetime. I can help you.

Niles Chiropractic Rehabilitation Expert 60714 Explains Core Muscles-Part Two

2010-01-05T07:55:00.001-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman, a chiropractic rehabilitation expert using hands on spinal adjustments combined with progressive muscle balancing and strength for the people of Niles for the last 25 years. This is Part Two explaining your core muscles and what Seaman Chiropractic can do with healing hands.

Where are your core muscles? Why should you care about them?
When we talk about core muscles, they are from your shoulders to your buttock, front and mostly back. They stabilize the spine, ribs,and pelvis.
Have you ever seen a bug that has fallen onto its back trying to right itself ? It waves its legs and it has difficulty turning over. The reason is bugs don't have muscles in their core.

As you age and lose muscle mass or if you are exercising muscles incorrectly (either in the wrong proportion or form ) you have the same problem. The muscles of your core include trapezius [shoulders] especially for women, rhomboids [between shoulder blades], max and min gluteus [buttock], latissimus [midback outer edge], abdominals [front and sides of torso] and especially neglected is the low back [above and below your waistline] quadratus lumborum.

Use my chiropractic expertise to gain true strength! Call 773-545-2233 today to find out how to create a lifetime of vitality. I can help you!

North Park Neighborhood Chicago Chiropractic 60625- Spine and Joint Health

2010-01-03T19:35:00.003-05:00

Today I want to discuss why you must maintain your spine and joints. I am Dr Cynthia Seaman, a progressive chiropractor who owns Seaman Chiropractic Center a natural health center. I have been happily serving patients in the North Park neighborhood in Chicago as a hands on chiropractor for 25 years.

Think of chiropractic like "orthodontics" for your spine. If your teeth can be moved slowly with braces so can vertebrae or any joint in your body(neck,low back,wrists,
shoulders,knees or ankles).They can be trained to maintain a neutral, level position. But unfortunately, I can't use metal to hold you in place because unlike your teeth, your joints have to move or you would be a tree.

I train your joints with my chiropractor's healing hands to maintain a neutral, level position by repeated adjustments with define frequency-progressively decreasing as your body learns muscle memory. Like your teeth, the time it takes to create proper positioning depends on the 1)condition of your spine or any joints in your arms or legs 2) your job 3) your muscle tone 4) balance 5) postural and 6) lifestyle choices.

Think of all the things you do to maintain yourself and your possessions. You get your teeth cleaned, change the oil on your car, paint your house. You want to do periodic care on your spine and joints because they are aging as you are. Moving parts wear out faster such as your tires or the belt on your vacuum.

As a chiropractor,I care about your spine because it is the house of your spinal chord which is the communication system for your entire body via the nervous system. That means every cell in your body, every organ, every muscle, the immune system, the blood vessels and all soft tissue of the body. EVERY CELL receives communication from the brain through the nervous system.

You may ask,"For how long?" In my opinion till you no longer need your body. You wouldn't ask that about your teeth or your car. The point is in life you maintain what you care about.

I hope by explaining how your spine and your nervous system work, you then understand the enormous need to do progressive chiropractic care for your spine. Whether it's weekly, bi-weekly or monthly depends on your individual condition. But ultimately "an ounce of prevention IS worth a pound of cure"

Go to the next level in your health's vitality, or call 773-545-2233 today. I am Dr Cynthia Seaman, a chiropractor who is expert in creating vitality. I can help you.

Torticollis Jefferson Park Chiropractor 60630

2010-01-03T15:54:00.005-05:00

I am the owner of Seaman Chiropractic Center in Jefferson Park. I am a practicing chiropractor for 25 years. I am recalling a story about one of my young patients.

A 5 year old girl awakened with neck pain that was so severe she couldn't even lift her head from her pillow. The intense neck muscle spasms and pain kept her head tilted to one side (torticollis or wry neck). The girl was taken to the emergency room where she was examined and given a prescription of Motrin and Valium.
Her mother brought her to me because the drugs weren't working and the mom didn't want to be giving drugs to her five year old.

The girl reported significant improvement after her first adjustment. Her severe spasm and head tilting improved and she was experiencing only minimal pain.

By her third visit, she had a significant reduction in muscle spasm with improved range of motion and was pain-free.

By the 12th visit the girl was pain-free with improved posture and full range of motion in the cervical spine. I found out by x-ray, she had scoliosis and that is why she experienced torticollis at such a young age.

Chicago Chiropractic Nutritionist 60646 Tells How To Stay Healthy In A Hectic World-Part Two

2010-01-02T00:35:00.004-05:00

I am Dr. Cynthia Seaman, a Chicago chiropractic nutritionist, who specializes in pain relief and creating progressive wellness using personal hands on care. This is the second part of the article on How To Stay Healthy In A Hectic World. Think of Michael Jackson and Brittany Murphy as an example of an unhealthy lifestyle combined with prescription drugs contributing to premature deaths.
Rest Your Body
Insufficient sleep depresses your immune system. Lack of sleep can leave you susceptible to colds, the flu, low energy, weight gain and irritability.
People who are depending on sleep aids, like Ambien, instead of 1) going to bed earlier 2) getting the T.V. out of the bedroom, 3) lowering the stimulus by using low lights or soft music. Even one hour less a night can depress your immune system.
*Make sure you are not running on caffeine to give you energy. Excessive caffeine has serious side effects on your health and sleep.
*You need uninterrupted sleep, in the dark, without noise, music, or T.V., for 8-9 hours.
*Begin by going to bed earlier; read or listen to music with a timer so it turns off after 15 minutes, 30 minutes or an hour.
*Use your bedroom for sleep and relaxation only. No work. No T.V. No computer.
Avoid Medication
Heartburn medication, laxatives and sleep aids are among the most common drugs used. There are so many natural alternatives which promote health and solve problems. Use those rather than just masking symptoms with drugs.
An irritated gut can lead to gastritis, allergies, skin rashes, autoimmune diseases and decreased absorption of nutrients.

"Pepcid can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert". This is a quote from Pepcid instructions.

As for sleeping pills, in March 2007, FDA notified health care professionals of its request that all manufacturers of sedative-hypnotic drug products[sleeping pills] strengthen their product labeling to include stronger language concerning potential risks. Common side effects include head and body aches, trouble concentrating, daytime sleepiness and rebound insomnia.

More severe risks includes progressive severe allergic reactions, severe facial swelling, complex sleep-related behaviors, memory lapses, and hallucinations. Sleep-related behaviors may include sleep-driving, driving while not fully awake after ingestion of a sedative-hypnotic product, with no memory of the event. Source: FDA News Release 2007.

All over the counter and prescription drugs have side effects. The side effects can vary depending on the specific drug, the dosage and how long the drug lasts in your system.

Everyone needs a natural doctor, a chiropractor to provide nutritional advise, suggest effective exercise, healthy alternatives to drug therapy and healing hands to amplify your nervous system's function.

I am the chiropractic nutritional expert at Seaman Chiropractic Center educating Chicagoland residents on nutrition for twenty five years. Call right now 773-545-2233. Make an appointment to get the vitality you deserve.

Chicago Chiropractor Physical Therapy 60631 How to Stay Healthy in a Hectic World-Part One

2010-01-01T13:00:00.040-05:00

I am the owner of Seaman Chicago Chiropractic Center, a progressive chiropractor with a hands on natural health care practice. I integrate chiropractic, physical therapy including physical rehabilitation, massage and stretches, nutrition and lifestyle choices. This is part one of staying healthy in a hectic world.

I want you to think very carefully about the answer to the next question. Are you moving toward health and vitality? Or are you heading toward dis-ease and dis-function? Remember, it is YOUR CHOICE.

You are with yourself 24 hours a day. You choose how you will live. You need self-care strategies that fit into your busy life. Britney Spears is a perfect example of an individual who had made unhealthy lifestyle choices while living in a hectic world.You know how that worked for her.

Challenge Your Body
There are all sorts of 8-10 minutes core workouts that can be done down in a gym, at home with a DVD or on the Internet. Your body needs to move every day and not just at work or doing the housework. You need your heart and lungs to get a progressive work out and your core (shoulders to buttock) need to be strengthened to withstand a life time of activity. The quality of your body's health is determined by how well you take care of it. You are in control. How you think determines how you act. You decide what you will do with your body.

Feed Your Body
You decide how you feed yourself. I suggest you keep away from the fast food and take-out. I advise you to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables by varying the colors. The deeper the color the more nutritious.

Eat lean proteins every day, whole grain (breads, rice, pasta), low fat dairy, nuts; you might try low sugar snacks, stay away from fried foods and use vegetable or olive oil.

Try to increase your consumption of cold water fish like salmon for the Omega-3's. They lower blood pressure, they reduce the risk of heart disease, and improve mood and concentration and are proven good for the brain.

Get into the sun 10-15 minutes, three times per week. The sunshine boosts Vitamin D levels. Elevated vitamin D levels improve mood, enhances cancer protection and improve bone strength. At Seaman Chiropractic Center, we have an excellent liquid Vitamin D.

Eat grapes, and have an occasional glass of red wine. Grapes are being studied for life extending life properties.

Eliminate sugar. Sugar effects hormones, mood, immunity, weight and even possibly encourages the growth of cancer cells.

Use Natural Health Care To Heal . In the second part of this discussion, I will explain how my chiropractic healing hands and natural health care can stabilize your health challenges.

I am a chiropractic physical therapy expert and your gateway to a new way of treating your body. I can help you to think about your physical, emotional and mental health in a new and beneficial way. Call Seaman Chiropractic today 773-545-2233 today. Learn how natural healing can change your life and your future.

Chicago Seaman Chiropractic Successful Food Drive 60630

2009-12-22T19:36:00.001-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman, chiropractor and owner of Seaman Chiropractic Center, a natural health care center combining hands on chiropractic, physical rehabilitation, massage, acupuncture and custom orthotics.

On December 21st, we ended the food drive for the Chicago Food Depository. I am so proud of our patients who brought in 20 bags of food. Thank you for your generous spirit.

The winner of the raffle for the free massage is P.Stearley. Enjoy your massage!

Jefferson Park 60630 Chiropractic Rehabilitation Asks Why Should I Care About My Core Muscles?

2009-12-20T11:11:00.020-05:00

My name is Dr Cynthia Seaman.I am a chiropractor and owner of Seaman Chiropractic Center a fully equipped state of the art chiropractic and physical rehabilitation center.This is part one of which are my core muscles and why should I care about them?

I have been teaching physical rehabilitation to my patients in Jefferson Park for 25 years using hands on techniques. I have found even those who work out on a regular basis have muscle imbalance and weakness in their core muscles. How do you think Britney Spears and Shakira get strong enough to do all that dancing through a show and get those rocking bodies?

When I go to my personal gym and see people work out or even when I hear my chiropractic patients in Jefferson Park describe their personal training sessions, I am surprised by the misconceptions people have about their muscles , poor technique and lack of core muscle work . If you are going to spend money and time, you should get true strength. I'm sure Manny Pacquiao the boxer would agree with me.

Most people, even personal trainers concentrate on what I call "mirror muscles". By that I mean the muscles one can see in a mirror; chest, stomach,arms,and legs.
But people will say, "I'm strong. I work construction." Or they say, "I walk/run/walk the dog every day ".

I'll address both misconceptions
There is a difference between work and exercise. That is why they have two different words. Work can be lifting, carrying, stooping or awkward positions. You do whatever you have to do.
Exercise is rhythmic, controlled and progressive.
Walking/running is very good for your heart and lungs, great aerobic exercise and may strengthen your legs but doesn't do a thing for your core muscles.

To create a strong core and really make yourself stable , call 773-545-2233 .Use my healing hands to make your work out is all it can be.

Skokie Chiropractor 60077 Chiropractic Techniques You Should Know PART TWO

2009-12-18T13:06:00.020-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman, chiropractor and owner of Seaman Chiropractic with Part 2 of Chiropractic Techniques You Should Know. I've used my healing hands to help folks in Skokie for more than 25 years. I adjust all joints of the body that need it, either due to decreased motion, pinched spinal nerve, bulging or herniated discs or stenosis; all of these conditions usually mean pain for the patient. I will describe two more techniques I use as a chiropractor to help relieve my patients' pain.

Flexion-Distraction:

This technique is so successful for disc problems which can affect all your organs and conditions like sciatica [Leg pain], neuralgia and complaints related to bulged and herniated discs, facet syndromes, and other low back pains and complaints. I am amazed I have found less than four chiropractors in Chicago using it. It is also a gentle, non-force technique as are all my methods. It works by pumping spinal discs to increase healing and relieve pinched nerves so they can begin to heal. I use a combination of my hands and a electric table that moves up and down at specific sections of your spine.You are on a comfortable, cushioned table on your stomach.

Activator:

It is a small hand-held instrument used to realign bones. It was designed to be an alternative method to the manual techniques chiropractors employ to manipulate the spine. I place the tip of the chiropractic activator against the area of the area to be manipulated. I adjust the angle of the intended pressure and apply pressure to the chiropractic activator. The instrument then delivers a precisely-measured gentle thrust in a specific direction thus coaxing misaligned bones back into place.

It is very gentle and it is especially great for patients who are scared of having their head turned or hearing a noise in their neck or for smaller joints like wrists, ribs, ankles, knees and jaws (TMJ).

All the techniques I use are safe, effective and successful. All of my chiropractic methods can be safely used on clients of any age from infants to geriatrics.

If you have pain anywhere on your body and you want help, don't let fear of the unknown get in the way of your recovery. Call 773-545-2233 today. I can help you.

Harwood Heights Chiropractic 60706 Techniques You Should Know-Part 1

2009-12-16T06:12:00.009-05:00

I am Dr. Cynthia Seaman, chiropractor, and the owner of Seaman Chiropractic Center. In my practice I have been helping folks in Harwood Heights with my healing hands for more than twenty years. For those of you who have experienced chiropractic treatment, who may get adjusted a certain way or for those who have never had care by a chiropractor and are afraid of what we do -- read further.

At Seaman Chiropractic, I use 4 different techniques of adjusting the neck, mid-back and low back. All are gentle, non- force techniques and with each patient, I may use multiple methods based on the patients' unique needs. All methods move joints in the spine or other parts (shoulders, wrists, ankles, knees or hips) into the correct neutral position to relieve nerve interference and normalize joint function which then allows the body to heal itself. That, in turn, relieves neck and back pain, headaches, shoulder, hip and knee pain. In my office these are the methods I love to use:

Diversified :

The first technique is diversified which is purely done by hands. It is a quick gentle movement to correct the position of the vertebrae back to a neutral position either centered or level. I usually use this on the neck and the vast majority of patients love the way it feels. It opens up the nervous system straight from the brain and improves your immune system, arm pain, headaches, tingling and numbness, tinnitus, dizziness and so much more.

Thompson Drop:

This is such a great technique, so gentle and fast. I am always amazed so few doctors use it. Firstly, instead of being twisted on your side (called side lying) you are on a soft, cushioned treatment table on your stomach and to reduce any pressure of the adjustment the table drops a inch to buffer any pressure. In addition, my table is electric so it increases gentleness.

Secondly, my table has a center portion which can be lowered so pregnant ladies can be adjusted till they are ready to give birth and men with large bellies can always be adjusted comfortably.

I use the drops on the mid back and the low back, from your shoulders to your pelvis. Nerves in your mid back control your heart and lungs and all digestive organs including your gall bladder, liver, pancreas and stomach.This correction helps heal conditions like gastritis,heart burn and ulcers Your low back controls your prostate, bladder, sex organs, colon, ovaries, uterus, pain in your back and your entire legs all the way to your feet. So it corrects bladder issues, prostate, fertility and leg or foot pain/tinglng or numbness.

Those are two of the four chiropractic adjustment techniques I employ in my practice. I will describe the other techniques I use in a future article.

If you are having pain or decreased activities or function, call 773-545-2233 now to begin your pain free future and progressive chiropractic improvement in your health.

How to Handle Holiday Stress-Part Two- Skokie Chiropractor 60077

2009-12-14T06:25:00.011-05:00

I am Dr Cynthia Seaman owner of a natural health facility. Here are more tips on how to increase your enjoyment of the holiday season.This will be the first year Michael Jackson's family will be without him.I'm sure some of you are also suffering loss. Here are more tips on how to increase your enjoyment of the holiday season.

Remember Your Loved Ones
If you have had a loss, there are two possibilities: 1) remember the good times, love and joy they brought to you--Celebrate their life or 2) feel guilty about living and enjoying life, seeing only the loss and just mourn their death--- you choose

Create a Budget
Sure it is fun to buy and spend like there is no tomorrow. But January comes , the toys and jewelry are put away and you have a money hangover. Figure out what is reasonable for your situation and remember it is the memories not the possessions that will stay with you for years to come- long after the things are long gone. Remember you don't have Tom Cruise's budget.

Take Care of Yourself
That includes eating right, don't skip meals and eat junk. Get enough sleep so you feel energetic. Excess alcohol and a lot of rich foods will make you feel terrible and sluggish so don't overindulge. Get some exercise to keep your energy up, create feel good hormones, reduce stress and use up some calories.

If You Are Alone, Do For Others
If you are alone during the holidays, or battling depression, sometimes helping others can be an antidote to the holiday blues. It can also overcome the isolation that increases stress and depression. Many organizations are desperate for volunteers during the holidays, and you may have a useful skill that could be just what they need.

Laugh
Remember this is six weeks out of your life. If things don't go right so what? Use the ten year rule: Will this affect me or will I even remember this in ten years?
One year when I was having a Thanksgiving party, guests were arriving and there was no smell of turkey. I had forgotten to turn on the oven. We ordered pizza and eat side dishes with some turkey when it was done at 11 pm that night.
Lighten up. Things don't have to be perfect .Life isn't perfect There may still be dust in the corner. No one cares about that.

To all of you in this holiday season, enjoy your friends and family,give back to others and have a blast. If pain is interfering with your activities or concentration call 773-545-2233 today

How To Handle Holiday Stress-Part One- Northwest side of Chicago Chiropractor 60630

2009-12-13T05:51:00.004-05:00

This is a stressful time of the year.It should be a joyous time of year but there is a lot to do, close contact with family for prolonged periods of time, entertaining, cleaning ,cooking and gift buying.
It can fry ones nerves and create a lot of tension. Tiger Woods could probably sympathize with how stressful this time of year is. I am Dr. Cynthia Seaman and I have some tips to make your holiday season more relaxed.

Make a List
One side has things you must do and the other side has things you would like to do.Look at it carefully,especially the have to side. Is it really necessary to make a hundred chocolate balls?
Are you just dealing with holiday perfectionist? A picture of what the holidays SHOULD be like.
Make a list of what you have to buy so it will cut down on your time. Combine errands with your list to decrease your trips ,traffic and time.

Pick and Choose Holiday Activities
If from the end of November to New Years is a blur, then you need to look at what is really important and what you feel like you have to do. Is writing and sending out Holiday cards for hours really what you want to do or do you want to spend time with family enjoying their company? Pick the activities you truly cherish.

Get an Early Start
If you have to buy a lot of gifts, begin in September and remember instead of fighting crowds there are all the same stores and many more online.You can begin dealing with lights early and get those things you love out of the attic before December. Make it an ongoing event and slow down and enjoy the activities. Get the lights untangled and get decorations organized. Let everyone help and do it over weeks instead of days or hours.

Get Help
Who said you have to wrap all the gifts .Stores often (even online) have gift services ,many times for free. Enlist your family to help with shopping ,cleaning and cooking. They want your company and time. That is priceless! Gone are the days of Supermom .All that does is leave you exhausted and unable to enjoy the real pleasures of the holidays.

From Seaman Chiropractic on the northwest side of Chicago to you and yours, have a great holiday season. If you are having difficulties doing what you used to do or feeling pain or discomfort ,give yourself a holiday gift and call today 773-545-2233.

Are Chiropractors REAL DOCTORS? Niles Chiropractor 60714

2009-12-12T10:48:00.008-05:00

Chiropractic is the second largest health care system in the world . In the United States there are over 50,000 practictioners.There are three other professions that share the term doctor in the health care sense. Those are medical(M.D.),osteopathic(D.O.) and dentist(D.D.S.).

Our educational process is very similar to that of the M.D.,and D.O.. To earn a degree, students need to finish an undergraduate degree including courses in biology,chemistry and physics. The Chiropractic school is than an additional 5 years. From my research ,chiropractors spend more time on anatomy ,physiology,biochemistry including nutrition, biomechanics [how the body moves] and neurology while the medical school and osteopathic school has more classes in pharmacology and surgery.

The chiropractic student than has their last year in a clinical internship. The M.D. and D.O. has their version of internship.During the internship, the student is examining and treating patients under the supervision and guidance of a clinical director who has much experience as a chiropractor (mine had 30 years) and director.

When a chiropractic student graduates, earning their Doctor of Chiropractic, they must pass a state exam to get their license to practice.

Now that you have some information about our educational process, if you are experiencing pain, lack of mobility or pain with your activities call Seaman Chiropractic at 773-545-2233 today to improve your future.I am Dr Cynthia Seaman practicing for 25 years and I can help you.

Food Drive For The Hungry-Chicagoland Harwood Heights Chiropractors 60706

2009-12-08T05:41:00.003-05:00

Monday, December 9th To Monday, December 21st
As the season of gratitude approaches, Seaman Chiropractic Center is grateful for you! Please join us in sharing abundance with those less fortunate. The food drive allows eligible new patients to receive complimentary services in exchange of a minimum of 8 grocery items. We will be delivering all items to the Chicago Food Depository. Anyone in Chicagoland is welcome to participate.

New Patients: New patients can participate by donating a minimum of 8 non-perishable, low/no sugar canned fruits or vegetables (they need canned tuna, chicken, beans and low sugar fruits) (No glass please). In return, if they are a candidate for chiropractic care, the exam and one set of x-rays (a value of $275) will be discounted to $87.

Current Patients: Current patients can join in the festivities by donating a minimum of 8 non-perishable, low/no sugar canned fruits or vegetables (they need canned tuna, chicken, beans and low sugar fruits) (No glass please). In return, they will be entered in a raffle to win a 45 minute massage given at Seaman Chiropractic Center.

Please feel free to give us a call at 773-545-2233 or http://www.seamanchiro.com/chicago_chiropractic_contact.htm
Help yourself and others at the same time.

Revive And Create New Energy-PART TWO-Chicago Chiropractor Nutritionist 60630

2009-12-07T05:00:00.024-05:00

This is part two of how to revive yourself and create new energy. I am Dr Cynthia Seaman and have been practicing on the northwest side serving the people of Chicago. Britney Spears could use some of these suggestions to keep up her energy especially while on tour. Here are more tips to feel vibrant and energetic again.

Work Out:
It increases your endorphins ( those feel good hormones). Do it even if you tell yourself you are tired. Rest has not improved your energy yet. You can't escape with T.V. or a glass of wine.

Do Something You Don't Think You Can Or That Scares You:
Bungee jump, scuba dive, speak to a stranger or something you have always wanted to try. You will feel accomplished , successful and powerful .

Try A Relaxation Technique:
Take a walk , do a puzzle, seat in a rocking chair or a hammock, lie in bed and have a fantasy or watch the clouds. Your mind relaxes when you don't try so hard. Your brain needs a break .

Change your Hair ,Something In Your House,Your Clothes,Foods or Your Normal Activities:
It doesn't matter what-just shake it up.

Quit The Things That Are Draining You:
It might be certain people, the activities or obligations, the clients. Get rid of the psychic vampires in your life that are sucking the life out of you. Debbie Downer, Gossip Girl, Negative Nelly's. You know who they are. Now that feels good.

Bring In Someone From The Outside:
A coach, consultant, therapist, or your chiropractor. They can give you a different perspective or perception.

Seaman Chiropractic is here to help you with your health and wellness challenges. Call 773-545-2233 to begin your progressive road toward vitality.For more subjects to explore http://www.seamanchiro.com/chicago/