Chicago Chiropractic Health Concerns

Nervous system,health and Vitality-Chicago chiropractic

2008-09-12T11:36:00.000-07:00

Let's start at the begining .How do you develop in the womb?? There is no one directing growth ,yet as human beings ,we are very similar. We have 2 eyes facing forward , a nose in the middle of our face ,2 arms and legs in the exact same position as others.

At 28 days the first organ that develops is the brain then comes spinal chord .At that time you look like a balloon on a string.The chord thickens and spinal nerves extend out on both sides throughout the spinal chord.Organs,bones,blood vessels all develop attached to the nervous system and thus the brain.

There is only one brain in this system and it determines everything that happens to you!It is essential the brain communicates with the body and back again.When that is present ,there is 100% communication , 100% vitality, 100% health and 100% function.Your nervous system controls everything from your automatic breathing and heartbeat to muscles moving, immune system working ,digestion , all organ function and even what your skin can feel. EVERYTHING! If communication is decreased, it is like static on the line and your body doesn't know how to work properly and in the future dis-ease appears.

Chiropractors remove nerve interference {or subluxations }so your whole body functions with a higher vitality and function.This is the only place I know where one procedure,an adjustment, tunes up your whole body's ability to function .So all the other things you might do for health, exercise, correct foods, nutritional supplements, sleep will be amplified with the benefits of a tuned up nervous system.

Chiropractic and Spinal research -Chicago Seaman Chiropractic Center

2008-09-03T09:42:00.001-07:00

CHIROPRACTIC and SPINAL RESEARCH
Infertility. A 23-year-old woman with a history of infertility, amenorrhea (no menstrual cycle), low back pain and six weeks of progressively worsening numbness and tingling in both of her legs and feet began chiropractic care. She had a six-year history of birth control use. She was unable to conceive. Under chiropractic care her low back pain and leg and feet numbness completely resolved. She had her first natural menstrual cycle 3 ½ months after beginning care and discovered she was pregnant one month later. (6) ADD/ADHD. A seven-year-old girl with ADD/ADHD (hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder) and focusing problems, sleep disturbances and aggressive, negative behavior toward her sister was brought in for chiropractic care. Improvements were noted on the daughter's weekly behavioral assessments. The mother noticed an overall change in her attitude as well as improvement with specific tasks. (7) Whiplash. Forty-one patients with whiplash injuries (age 17-67) received chiropractic care. After 20 visits over a 10 week period the patients went from a pain level of 7.1 to a pain level of 0.6. (8)

6. Sims L, Lee J. Resolution of infertility in a female undergoing subluxation based chiropractic care: case report & review of literature. JVSR. August 6, 2008;1-6. 7. Bedell L. Successful care of a young female with ADD/ADHD & vertebral subluxation: a case study. JVSR. June 23, 2008;1-7. 8. Davis C. Chiropractic treatment in acute whiplash injuries: grades I & II. JVSR. May 19, 2008;1-3.

How Important Your Nervous System Is -Chicago Chiropractic

2008-09-03T09:42:00.000-07:00

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Your nerves help regulate and coordinate the function of your entire body. As you can see in the illustration to the left, nerves start in your brain and branch out down your spine and go, well, everywhere!
If there is an imbalance in your spine or body structure causing nerve stress (a subluxation) any organ, gland, muscle, joint, disc or blood vessel may be affected. Even your brain can be affected in varying degrees. Pressure caused by nerve stress (a subluxation) can affect the health of your entire being.
Chiropractors are trained to locate and correct nerve stress, permitting you to function closer to your natural, healthful state - adding years to your life and life to your years.

You need them for a good golf swing, dancing, a healthy pregnancy and to support your spine (and head). They anchor your legs so you can walk and you sit on them too. It's your hips!
Your hips are really two large bones (each made up of three fused bones) that are attached to your sacrum - the base of your spine. They are strapped to your sacrum with lots of ligaments. Around your hips are lots of tendons that attach to many muscles.
If your spine is out of alignment (it's subluxated), your hips may "do the twist" causing one leg to appear shorter than the other.
One leg isn't really shorter than the other. It just seems that way because your legs attach to your hips. If one hip is a little higher than the other then one leg appears longer and one appears shorter. This is most obvious when you lie down. That's why chiropractors sometimes have patients lie down (usually face down) to measure their leg length difference. This is one sign your body structure is off-balance. Apart from causing problems with your tailor, uneven hips can cause unnatural wear and tear on your spine, arthritis or lumbar (lower back) disc bulging, which can lead to leg and sciatica pain. If your pubic bones (the front of your hips) are not aligned it may cause sacroiliac pain and pain during pregnancy and childbirth.
Unhappy hips also can cause fatigue and exhaustion because you will be out of alignment with gravity.
Signs of hip problems include a bad golf swing, difficulty standing or sitting for long periods, leg problems, knee pain and foot problems such as bunions. Hip problems can also cause shoulder problems - your hips and shoulders work together - if one is moving improperly the other's motion will be affected.
What to do? A chiropractic checkup will help ensure a healthy hip and pelvis - and ensure that your spine has a good, balanced pedestal from which to work.
This is especially important during childhood - that's why infants, babies and children of all ages should get a chiropractic checkup. It can help ensure a healthier body for life.

World's Healthiest Foods-Seaman Chiropractic

2008-08-20T09:43:00.001-07:00

The World's Healthiest Foods
129 foods that can serve as the basis of your Healthiest Way of Eating. Links to the articles about these foods can be found below.
Of course, there are many other nutritious foods other than those that we have included on our list that we feel are wonderful, health-promoting foods; if there are other whole foods - such as fruits, vegetables, nuts/seeds, whole grains, etc - that you like, by all means enjoy them. Just because a food is not on our list doesn't mean that we don't think that it can be included in a diet geared towards the Healthiest Way of Eating as long as it is a whole, natural, nutrient-rich food.
To find out why some of your favorite nutritious foods are not included in our list, read The Criteria Used to Select the World's Healthiest Foods.
Vegetables

Asparagus
Avocados
Beets
Bell peppers
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Collard greens
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Fennel
Garlic
Green beans
Green peas
Kale
Leeks
Mushrooms, crimini
Mushrooms, shiitake
Mustard greens
Olives
Onions
Potatoes
Romaine lettuce
Sea vegetables
Spinach
Squash, summer
Squash, winter
Sweet potatoes
Swiss chard
Tomatoes
Turnip greens
Yams Seafood
Cod
Halibut
Salmon
Scallops
Shrimp
Tuna
Fruits
Apples
Apricots
Bananas
Blueberries
Cantaloupe
Cranberries
Figs
Grapefruit
Grapes
Kiwifruit
Lemon/Limes
Oranges
Papaya
Pears
Pineapple
Plums
Prunes
Raisins
Raspberries
Strawberries
Watermelon Low-Fat Dairy
Cheese, low-fat
Eggs
Milk, 2%, cow's
Milk, goat
Yogurt Beans & Legumes
Black beans
Dried peas
Garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
Kidney beans
Lentils
Lima beans
Miso
Navy beans
Pinto beans
Soybeans
Tempeh
Tofu Poultry & Lean Meats
Beef, lean organic
Calf's liver
Chicken
Lamb
Turkey
Venison
Nuts & Seeds
Almonds
Cashews
Flaxseeds
Olive oil, extra virgin
Peanuts
Pumpkin seeds
Sesame seeds
Sunflower seeds
Walnuts Grains
Barley
Brown rice
Buckwheat
Corn
Millet
Oats
Quinoa
Rye
Spelt
Whole wheat Spices & Herbs
Basil
Black pepper
Cayenne pepper
Chili pepper, dried
Cilantro/Coriander seeds
Cinnamon, ground
Cloves
Cumin seeds
Dill
Ginger
Mustard seeds
Oregano
Parsley
Peppermint
Rosemary
Sage
Thyme
Turmeric Natural Sweeteners
Blackstrap molasses
Cane juice
Honey
Maple syrup Other
Green tea
Soy sauce (tamari)
Water
FAQs about the World's Healthiest Foods
Criteria for The World's Healthiest Foods
Among the thousands of different foods our world provides, the majority contain at least several of the nutrients our bodies need but to be included as one of the World's Healthiest Foods they had to meet the criteria listed below.
The criteria we used will also help you understand why some of your favorite (and also nutritious) foods may not be included on our list. For example, Readers have asked why pomegranate, a very nutritious food, is not included on our website. While pomegranates taste great and are rich in vitamins and flavonoid phytonutrients, they are still rather expensive which makes them not as widely available to many people.
1. The World's Healthiest Foods are the Most Nutrient Dense
The World's Healthiest Foods have been selected because they are among the richest sources of many of the essential nutrients needed for optimal health. We used a concept called nutrient density to determine which foods have the highest nutritional value.
Nutrient density is a measure of the amount of nutrients a food contains in comparison to the number of calories. A food is more nutrient dense when the level of nutrients is high in relationship to the number of calories the food contains. By eating the World's Healthiest Foods, you'll get all the essential nutrients that you need for excellent health, including vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, essential fatty acids, fiber and more for the least number of calories. Read more about Our Food and Recipe Rating System.
2. The World's Healthiest Foods are Whole Foods
The World's Healthiest Foods are also whole foods complete with all their rich natural endowment of nutrients. They have not been highly processed nor do they contain synthetic, artificial or irradiated ingredients. And whenever possible, The Healthier Way of Eating recommends purchasing "Organically Grown" foods, since they not only promote your health, but also the health of our planet.
3. The World's Healthiest Foods are Familiar Foods
The World's Healthiest Foods are common "everyday" foods. These include the fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, lean meats, fish, olive oil, herbs and spices that are familiar to most people.
4. The World's Healthiest Foods are Readily Available
Although there are many foods that are exceptionally nutritious, many of them are not readily available in different areas of the country. The World's Healthiest Foods are foods that the majority people can easily find at their local market.
5. The World's Healthiest Foods are Affordable
We have selected foods that are not only familiar and available, but also affordable, especially if you purchase them locally and in season. This is also the time when they are the freshest and of the best quality.
6. The World's Healthiest Foods Taste Good
The World's Healthiest Foods are also some of the world's best tasting foods. We have created recipes using the World's Healthiest Foods that do not overpower, but enhance, the unique flavor of each food. Each recipe provides a flavor adventure so you can discover new ways to experience and enjoy the great natural tastes of these foods.

fromwww.whfoods.org

Doctor Of Cause-Chicago Chiropractor-Seaman Chiropractic

2008-08-20T09:43:00.000-07:00

Doctor of Cause

Chiropractors spend thousands of hours studying how to locate and correct a major cause of stress and body malfunction (or dis-ease): the subluxation complex. Subluxations are areas of stress inside your body that interfere with your internal communications causing body/mind disharmony. Subluxations lead to lowered resistance to disease, inefficient body function, altered chemistry, distorted posture and balance, accelerated aging and premature death.
Without subluxations your natural healing wisdom, your innate intelligence or inner doctor, can function more efficiently. The initials DC stand for Doctor of Chiropractic, but to many it also stands for "Doctor of Cause."

Neck-Cervical Spine-Chicago Chiropractor

2008-08-15T09:45:00.000-07:00

Your neck bones are called cervical vertebrae. Cervix is the Latin word for neck meaning a constricted area (the uterus and urinary bladders have a neck or cervix too.) You have seven small neck bones or cervical vertebrae, numbering C-1 to C-7 from top to bottom. C-1 has a special name - the atlas, because, like Atlas in mythology, it balances a globe, your skull. C-2, the axis, permits neck movement in many different directions. All the vertebrae work together to balance your head and protect your spinal cord, a continuation of your brain. That is extremely important because a spinal cord injury can result in paralysis or death.
Your vertebrae are connected to each other by muscles, ligaments and discs that help give the neck its curve. Between the vertebrae are little openings called interbertebral foramina where nerves, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels and other tissues are found.
Cervical nerves can become irritated, inflamed or "pinched," causing head, neck, face, shoulder, elbow, arm, wrist, hand and finger pain; numbness; pins and needles; increased sensitivity or other symptoms.
Chiropractic spinal care corrects a severe form of spine and nerve stress known as the vertebral subluxation complex ("subluxation"). This restores proper movement to your spinal column, permitting greater energy, information and nutrients to flow over your nerves and tissues and throughout your body. When corrected, your entire spine begins to re-balance. That is why, for example, people with lower back problems, after receiving a neck adjustment from their chiropractor, find, to their surprise, that their low back pain not only starts feeling better (as well as many other problems) but they have more energy as well.

Cervial Spine and Your Head-Chicago - Niles Seaman Chiropractor

2008-08-08T13:00:00.000-07:00

Let us suppose that one day you carried a bowling ball around for the entire day, but, instead of carrying it closely at your side, you held it a little distance from your body. You'd get tired very fast! It's the same with your head. If it's properly balances that's fine, but if it's held even a little off-center you will start to suffer from fatique as well as stress on your neck and lower spine.

The most common cause of nerve, blood vessel and spinal cord pressure is a condition chirporactors call a vertebral subluxation, a slightly misaligned vertebra causing nerve stress.

Causes of subluxations include a difficult birth, a fall (even as far back as childhood), an accident, working in one position for a long period and emotional tension. Whiplash injury

Nuritional Do and Don'ts

2008-07-01T13:24:00.000-07:00

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