We at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center of Royal Oak, Michigan, care about your health and well-being and strive to provide you with current information in a variety of health topics!
The Environmental Working Group’s 2011 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce (www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary) revealed that applies contain the most pesticide residue of all popular produce sold in the US. Celery and strawberries followed with very high pesticide rates.
Of the 50 common vegetables and fruits tested, the high pesticide group included peaches, spinach, imported nectarines and grapes, sweet bell peppers, potatoes, domestic blueberries, lettuce, kale, and collard greens, while onions, sweet corn and pineapples had the least pesticide residue.
Sales of organic fruits and vegetables — which are grown without synthetic pesticides — now make up 12% of all U.S. fruit and vegetable sales, according to the Organic Trade Association, nearly $10.6 billion in 2010, up nearly 12% percent from 2009.
We can’t stress it enough – for greater health eat non-pesticide foods; go organic.
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Friday, February 3, 2012
Friday, December 9, 2011
"Are people who see chiropractors healthier?", asks Van Every Family Chiropractic
We at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center of Royal Oak, Michigan, care about your health and well-being and strive to provide you with current information in a variety of health topics!
Numerous studies have confirmed what chiropractors and their patients have known for a long time: people who visit chiropractors for regular care are healthier – no matter how old or young.
For example, in one study the researchers concluded: “[Chiropractic] patients report significant positive changes in physical health, mental/emotional state, stress and life enjoyment…” (1)
While in another study it was found that: “Chiropractic is associated with significant benefits in physical and mental/emotional state and combined wellness.” (2)
In yet another study the authors found that: “Chiropractic users were less likely to be hospitalized, less likely to use a nursing home, and less likely to use prescription drugs, more likely to have better health, to exercise, to be mobile.” One of the more interesting things about this study was that it involved people over 75 years of age!!! (3)
References:
1. Blanks RHI, Schuster TL, Dobson M. A retrospective assessment of network care using a survey of self-rated health, wellness and quality of life. JVSR. 1997;1(4):1.
2. Marino MJ and Phillippa ML. A longitudinal assessment of chiropractic care using a survey of self-rated health wellness & quality of life: a preliminary study. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research. 1999;3(2):1-9.
3. Coulter ID, Hurwitz EL, Aronow HU, Cassata DM, Beck JC. Chiropractic patients in a comprehensive home-based geriatric assessment, follow-up and health promotion program. Rand Corporation study. Topics in Clinical Chiropractic. 1996;3(2):46-55.
Numerous studies have confirmed what chiropractors and their patients have known for a long time: people who visit chiropractors for regular care are healthier – no matter how old or young.
For example, in one study the researchers concluded: “[Chiropractic] patients report significant positive changes in physical health, mental/emotional state, stress and life enjoyment…” (1)
While in another study it was found that: “Chiropractic is associated with significant benefits in physical and mental/emotional state and combined wellness.” (2)
In yet another study the authors found that: “Chiropractic users were less likely to be hospitalized, less likely to use a nursing home, and less likely to use prescription drugs, more likely to have better health, to exercise, to be mobile.” One of the more interesting things about this study was that it involved people over 75 years of age!!! (3)
References:
1. Blanks RHI, Schuster TL, Dobson M. A retrospective assessment of network care using a survey of self-rated health, wellness and quality of life. JVSR. 1997;1(4):1.
2. Marino MJ and Phillippa ML. A longitudinal assessment of chiropractic care using a survey of self-rated health wellness & quality of life: a preliminary study. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research. 1999;3(2):1-9.
3. Coulter ID, Hurwitz EL, Aronow HU, Cassata DM, Beck JC. Chiropractic patients in a comprehensive home-based geriatric assessment, follow-up and health promotion program. Rand Corporation study. Topics in Clinical Chiropractic. 1996;3(2):46-55.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Can Van Every Family Chiropractic center improve my mood?
We at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center of Royal Oak, Michigan, care about your health and well-being and strive to provide you with current information in a variety of health topics!
Another reason to seek chiropractic care? Chiropractic is good for your brain. In fact, since chiropractic’s discovery the psychotherapeutic (mental health) benefits of chiropractic are well documented. For many years Doctors of Chiropractic founded and operated mental institutions and sanitaria where chiropractic care and natural healing were practiced. A higher cure rate was reported in the chiropractic institutions than that of the state mental hospitals (that used drugs, electric shock therapy and insulin shock therapy). (1)
For years patients have told their chiropractors that they felt “clearer” and more focused when they received chiropractic adjustments. There are clinical studies that have revealed that children concentrate better, have IQ improvement and have better behavior under chiropractic care. (2-3)
A relatively new clinical study has recently been published in the Chiropractic Journal of Australia.
In this study ten subjects between 10 and 62 years of age were adjusted for subluxations. They were tested before and after their adjustments. The majority of the subjects were found to have enhanced scores on the post-test showing a short-term improvement in creativity. It is not known if the improvements were due to less stress, increased blood to the brain or some other mechanism. (4)
References:
1. Schwartz HS. Mental Health and Chiropractic – a multidisciplinary approach. New Hyde Park, NY: Sessions Publishers,1973.
2. Walton EV. Chiropractic effectiveness with emotional, learning and behavioral impairments. International Review of Chiropractic. 1975;29:2-5;21-22.
3. Giesen JM, Center DB, Leach RA. An evaluation of chiropractic manipulation as a treatment of hyperactivity in children. JMPT. 1989;12:353-363.
4. Masarsky CS, Todres-Masarsky M. Effects of a single chiropractic adjustment on divergent thinking and creative output: a pilot study. Part 1. Chiropractic J of Australia. 2010;40:57-62.
Another reason to seek chiropractic care? Chiropractic is good for your brain. In fact, since chiropractic’s discovery the psychotherapeutic (mental health) benefits of chiropractic are well documented. For many years Doctors of Chiropractic founded and operated mental institutions and sanitaria where chiropractic care and natural healing were practiced. A higher cure rate was reported in the chiropractic institutions than that of the state mental hospitals (that used drugs, electric shock therapy and insulin shock therapy). (1)
For years patients have told their chiropractors that they felt “clearer” and more focused when they received chiropractic adjustments. There are clinical studies that have revealed that children concentrate better, have IQ improvement and have better behavior under chiropractic care. (2-3)
A relatively new clinical study has recently been published in the Chiropractic Journal of Australia.
In this study ten subjects between 10 and 62 years of age were adjusted for subluxations. They were tested before and after their adjustments. The majority of the subjects were found to have enhanced scores on the post-test showing a short-term improvement in creativity. It is not known if the improvements were due to less stress, increased blood to the brain or some other mechanism. (4)
References:
1. Schwartz HS. Mental Health and Chiropractic – a multidisciplinary approach. New Hyde Park, NY: Sessions Publishers,1973.
2. Walton EV. Chiropractic effectiveness with emotional, learning and behavioral impairments. International Review of Chiropractic. 1975;29:2-5;21-22.
3. Giesen JM, Center DB, Leach RA. An evaluation of chiropractic manipulation as a treatment of hyperactivity in children. JMPT. 1989;12:353-363.
4. Masarsky CS, Todres-Masarsky M. Effects of a single chiropractic adjustment on divergent thinking and creative output: a pilot study. Part 1. Chiropractic J of Australia. 2010;40:57-62.
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