Doctor LoGiudice D.C.- Linn City Chiropractic, West Linn Pain Relief & Massage

The Eyes Have It! 

Doctors recommend these measures for making your or your child’s bedroom a safe haven from allergens.

·         Deep-clean bedding. “Dust mites live off our skin flakes, which end up in our pajamas and bedding.” Says John Winder, MD. Every week, wash bedding in 130 degree F water and vacuum.  Place mattresses, box spring and pillows in allergen-proof fabric covers.

·         To kill dust mites, wash stuffed animals regularly in hot water or put them in the freezer, Dr. Winder says.

·         Avoid cats and dogs if you can, or at least avoid sleeping with pets.

·         Opt for hardwoods, tile or linoleum instead of carpets, which can harbor dust mites and pet dander.

·         After being outdoors, shower to wash allergens from hair and skin before entering the bedroom; less pollen will be transferred to the sheets and pillows.

High quality Dust Mite protective bedding is available through Healthy Living Solutions.  Call 503.908.0122 for information and prices.

Having a Fresh Air purifier in your home will eliminate the dander on which Dust Mites feed and thereby eliminate the Dust Mites.  It also will eliminate other particulates which cause allergies, eliminate odors and kill viruses, bacteria, and mold on surfaces.

For a healthier environment for your family a Fresh Air unit is recommended, especially if your family has allergies, is susceptible to colds or flu, or have tendencies to asthma.  Call me for a free demonstration and 3 day trial.

Research published on August 19, 2008 in the Journal of the American Medical Assn (JAMA) has linked low-level arsenic exposure, including possibly through drinking water, to Type 2 diabetes, according to an August 19 Associated Press report on CNN.

Through the analysis of 788 Americans’ medical tests, researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that subjects with low levels of inorganic arsenic loads in their urine carried more than triple the risk of developing the disease than those with even lower arsenic loads.  This data follows previous research that indicates an increased risk of diabetes with high levels of arsenic exposure.

How arsenic contributes to diabetes is not yet known, but studies have found impaired insulin secretion in pancreatic cells treated with arsenic compound, according to the article.

Concerning the policy implications of the new findings, Molly Kile, and environmental health research scientist at the Harvard School of Public Health, wrote an editorial in JAMA, stating, “Urinary arsenic reflects exposures from all routes – air, water and food – which makes it difficult to track the actual source of arsenic exposure let alone use the results from this study to establish drinking water standards.”

Known cancer risks linked to arsenic caused the arsenic limit in public water systems to be lowered to 10 parts per billion in 2001, and it is recommended that private well owners self-test their water.

Every Friday, we carefully review the products that we carry  here at Linn City Family Chiropractic.  Our primary source of vitamins is from Designs for Health, but we carry many other products and continue to improve our product line.  Here is some

Fact #1

This yeast hurts the least.

In a recent study, red yeast rice supplements, when combined with diet and lifestyle changes, were found to lower LDL, or bad cholesterol, levels by more than 20 percent without a substantial risk of muscle pain or myalgia, the most common side effect associated with prescription statin use.

Lipotrienols RYR is a powerful combination of natural substances intended to support normal blood lipid levels and optimize cardiac and vascular health. It includes Certified organic red yeast rice extract from the same source referenced in the study noted below.

Source: Red Yeast Rice for Dyslipidemia in Statin-Intolerant Patients

Click here to view an ABC News video on the same topic

Fact #2

D stands for diet.

According to a new study, the addition of vitamin D to a reduced-calorie diet may lead to better weight loss.

To learn more about healthy weight loss, click here to listen to Wednesday’s Clinical Rounds discussion with Jerry Bailey, BAA, CD, FIAMA.

Source: Successful Weight Loss With Dieting Is Linked To Vitamin D Levels

Fact #3

B all you can B.

Chemotherapy can often cause long term development of leukemias. Niacin supplementation of cancer patients may decrease the severity of short- and long-term side effects of chemotherapy, and could improve tumor cell killing through activation of poly(ADP-ribose)-dependent apoptosis pathways.

B Supreme is a powerful B vitamin combination formula with 50mg of B3 (niacinimide) and supplies most of the B vitamins in their coenzymated forms so the body does not have to phosphorylate them, and includes our proprietary NatureFolate™ blend of active isomer naturally-occuring folates.

Source: Niacin status and treatment-related leukemogenesis

Fact #4

It’s CoQ10…again

Supplements of co-enzyme Q10 may improve the motility and density of sperm in infertile men, according to a new study.

The researchers reported a significant improvement in both sperm density and motility following supplements of the coenzyme. A positive association was also found with regards to sperm count. Further analysis showed an increase in the percent of normal forms of sperm.

DFH has a suite of CoQ10 products, including our new Q-Avail Nano line, featuring a 60gm power with unlimited dosing applications and a 200 mg softgel.

Source: Q10 on Semen Parameters, Sperm Function and Reproductive Hormones in Infertile Men

Fact#5

Take Designs For Health Glutathione Power™ after eating your swordfish.

Glutathione peroxidase, an enzyme family with peroxidase activity whose main role is to protect cells from oxidative damage, completely blocked Methylmercury induced mitochondrial lipid peroxidation. Cells treated with methylmercury showed a significant reduction in glutathione peroxidase activity. Also, there was a significant decrease in cell viability and an increase in apoptosis.

A recent study suggests that glutathione peroxidase is an important target for methylmercury -induced neurotoxicity, presumably because this enzyme is essential for counteracting the pro-oxidative effects of methylmercury both in vitro and in vivo.

Glutoathione Power contains powdered, reduced glutathione with excellent absorbability. This formula is suitable for vegetarians and is ideal for patients with heavy metal toxicity and/or high oxidative stress.

Source: Methylmercury neurotoxicity is associated with inhibition of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase

Research released Monday by The American Journal of Psychiatry gives more support to the claim that stimulant drugs usually prescribed for ADHD could increase the risk of sudden unexplained death in children.

http://www.chirowebs.net/health_page.php?page=adhddrugs
On The Early Show Monday, CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton what the study might mean for the 2.5 million children taking medication for the disorder.

The study found the rate of stimulant use in children and adolescents who died suddenly or from cardiac dysrhythmia was 1.8 percent, compared to 0.4 percent for youth who died as passengers in motor vehicle accidents.

Ashton said all the drugs commonly prescribed to children with ADHD are amphetamines. While amphetamines have been shown to give children the ability to keep focus and attention, Ashton said they can increase heart rate and blood pressure.

“(Amphetamines) do have very potent effects on the body,” she said.

Ashton told Early Show co-anchor Julie Chen there is still a questionable increased risk of sudden death with amphetamine drugs, and this study is the latest to show the association between these drugs and sudden death.

Ashton said there are certain children who are more susceptible to sudden cardiac arrest and death. She suggested that, before children go on these medications, their doctors should look at family history of the child, including cardiac death, fainting spells or cardiac problems in rhythm or heart rate. Ashton said, in some cases, further studies, such as an electrocardiogram or EKG, should be conducted.

Ashton said you shouldn’t stop any of your child’s medications until you speak with his or her pediatrician about the risks. She said if an EKG is done, make sure it’s monitored by a pediatric cardiologist “because there can be a wide range of normal.”

Ashton said alternative therapies, such as chiropractic care or dietary changes, are also available for children with ADHD. She said they can be used as a replacement or compliment to their current treatment.

Human beings who receive regular chiropractic adjustments while being loved, supported, and encouraged at their chiropractor’s office week in and week out, live healthier, happier, and increasingly maximized lives.  These individuals miss fewer days of work which enhances a community’s productivity.  Chiropractic practice members enjoy better relationships which translates into less violence and problems in the home and at work.   Those receiving regular chiropractic care get sick less often yielding a decreased burden on the “sick” care industry.   Chiropractic adjustments call forth each human being’s highest innate potential which fosters a more competitive global economy and society.  Individuals who visit their chiropractor regularly are happier, more optimistic, and have higher self-esteem equaling people who vibrate at a higher frequency than others thus enabling them to be empowered and inspired leaders.

I believe all of this with every fiber in my being!!!  Do you?

When most adults think about exercise, they imagine working out in the gym on a treadmill or lifting weights.

But for kids, exercise means playing and being physically active. Kids exercise when they have gym class at school, soccer practice, or dance class. They’re also exercising when they’re at recess, riding bikes, or playing tag.

The Many Benefits of Exercise

Everyone can benefit from regular exercise. Kids who are active will:

• have stronger muscles and bones
• have a leaner body because exercise helps control body fat
• be less likely to become overweight
• decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• possibly lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels
• have a better outlook on life

Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, kids who are physically fit sleep better and are better able to handle physical and emotional challenges — from running to catch a bus to studying for a test.

Good Nutrition and Lots of Exercise for Healthy Kids

We’re in the middle of a raging epidemic affecting America’s youth - the obesity epidemic. The number of American adolescents who are obese increased 300% in the last 40 years.

This is a problem that can potentially affect every family. The good news is that in almost all cases, obesity is a lifestyle disorder. In other words, children become obese because of behaviors learned from their friends and their parents.

Healthy eating and regular exercise are the two critically important steps to take to help ensure your child retains an appropriate weight. With respect to healthy eating -

• Eliminate all trans fats from your children’s diet - this includes almost all fast foods
• Cut down on sugary drinks
• Serve at least five portions of fresh fruits and vegetables every day
• Serve complex carbohydrates such as whole grains
• Serve lean meat, fish, and poultry
• Count calories!

Children need at least an hour of physical activity every day. This includes outdoor play, sports, and calisthenics. Make sure your kids are getting enough exercise!

Chiropractic Check-Ups for Kids

Kids can get checked, too. Do kids need regular blood pressure check-ups or regular tests of their blood glucose levels? Probably not - these simple procedures can be done during a child’s annual physical. But kids are very active and more frequent chiropractic check-ups are usually a good idea. Most of us were introduced to chiropractic care when we were adults - and we had to play catch-up for however long a period of time before we really began to feel healthy again. If we began chiropractic care as a younger adult, it probably didn’t take too long to restore good health. If we were older - well, the process probably took more time. If chiropractic care is valuable for you, imagine how valuable it is for your children. Kids are natural explorers - they run, jump, climb things, fall down, and bounce around. 1 And, kids are resilient - this ability to recover quickly is one of the great benefits of being very young. Occasionally, one of these activity-related injuries impacts a child’s spine. Nothing obvious has happened and nothing hurts. But there may be subtle injuries to spinal muscles and spinal ligaments that have a long-term effect on spinal nerve function.2,3 Spinal nerve function depends on mechanical integrity of the spine itself. If spinal muscles and ligaments are inflamed or irritated, spinal nerve function is compromised to a greater or lesser extent. In a child, the short- and long-term results may include muscle pain and stiffness, loss of full range of motion in the neck or lower back, frequent colds, headaches, gastrointestinal problems, allergies, and asthma. Of course, when it comes to good health for you and your family, preventing a problem is much easier than treating a problem. In the long run, prevention also costs much less. We all want our kids to be healthy and well. We want them to play full-out, to engage in all kinds of sports, and to have a lot of fun. In order for children to continue to enjoy optimal health, regular spinal check-ups are as important as an annual physical exam. Your local chiropractor is the spinal health expert in your community. She will be glad to help you ensure your child’s continued good health. 1Barkley JE, et al: Reinforcing value of interval and continuous physical activities in children. Physiol Behav April 16, 2009 2Fecteau D, et al: The effect of concentrating periods of physical activity on the risk of injury in organized sports in a pediatric population. Clin J Sport Med 18(5):410-414, 2008 3Spinks AB, McClure RJ: Quantifying the risk of sports injury: a systematic review of activity-specific rates for children under 16 years of age. Br J Sports Med 41(9):548-557, 2007

Good Nutrition and Lots of Exercise for Healthy Kids We’re in the middle of a raging epidemic affecting America’s youth - the obesity epidemic. The number of American adolescents who are obese increased 300% in the last 40 years. This is a problem that can potentially affect every family. The good news is that in almost all cases, obesity is a lifestyle disorder. In other words, children become obese because of behaviors learned from their friends and their parents. Healthy eating and regular exercise are the two critically important steps to take to help ensure your child retains an appropriate weight. With respect to healthy eating - Eliminate all trans fats from your children’s diet - this includes almost all fast foods Cut down on sugary drinks Serve at least five portions of fresh fruits and vegetables every day Serve complex carbohydrates such as whole grains Serve lean meat, fish, and poultry Count calories! Children need at least an hour of physical activity every day. This includes outdoor play, sports, and calisthenics. Make sure your kids are getting enough exercise!

Kids can get checked, too. Do kids need regular blood pressure check-ups or regular tests of their blood glucose levels? Probably not - these simple procedures can be done during a child’s annual physical. But kids are very active and more frequent chiropractic check-ups are usually a good idea. Most of us were introduced to chiropractic care when we were adults - and we had to play catch-up for however long a period of time before we really began to feel healthy again. If we began chiropractic care as a younger adult, it probably didn’t take too long to restore good health. If we were older - well, the process probably took more time.

If chiropractic care is valuable for you, imagine how valuable it is for your children. Kids are natural explorers - they run, jump, climb things, fall down, and bounce around. ¹ And, kids are resilient - this ability to recover quickly is one of the great benefits of being very young. Occasionally, one of these activity-related injuries impacts a child’s spine. Nothing obvious has happened and nothing hurts. But there may be subtle injuries to spinal muscles and spinal ligaments that have a long-term effect on spinal nerve function.^2,3

Spinal nerve function depends on mechanical integrity of the spine itself. If spinal muscles and ligaments are inflamed or irritated, spinal nerve function is compromised to a greater or lesser extent. In a child, the short- and long-term results may include muscle pain and stiffness, loss of full range of motion in the neck or lower back, frequent colds, headaches, gastrointestinal problems, allergies, and asthma. Of course, when it comes to good health for you and your family, preventing a problem is much easier than treating a problem. In the long run, prevention also costs much less. We all want our kids to be healthy and well. We want them to play full-out, to engage in all kinds of sports, and to have a lot of fun. In order for children to continue to enjoy optimal health, regular spinal check-ups are as important as an annual physical exam. Your local chiropractor is the spinal health expert in your community. She will be glad to help you ensure your child’s continued good health.

Kids can get checked, too. Do kids need regular blood pressure check-ups or regular tests of their blood glucose levels? Probably not - these simple procedures can be done during a child’s annual physical. But kids are very active and more frequent chiropractic check-ups are usually a good idea. Most of us were introduced to chiropractic care when we were adults - and we had to play catch-up for however long a period of time before we really began to feel healthy again. If we began chiropractic care as a younger adult, it probably didn’t take too long to restore good health. If we were older - well, the process probably took more time. If chiropractic care is valuable for you, imagine how valuable it is for your children. Kids are natural explorers - they run, jump, climb things, fall down, and bounce around. 1 And, kids are resilient - this ability to recover quickly is one of the great benefits of being very young. Occasionally, one of these activity-related injuries impacts a child’s spine. Nothing obvious has happened and nothing hurts. But there may be subtle injuries to spinal muscles and spinal ligaments that have a long-term effect on spinal nerve function.2,3 Spinal nerve function depends on mechanical integrity of the spine itself. If spinal muscles and ligaments are inflamed or irritated, spinal nerve function is compromised to a greater or lesser extent. In a child, the short- and long-term results may include muscle pain and stiffness, loss of full range of motion in the neck or lower back, frequent colds, headaches, gastrointestinal problems, allergies, and asthma. Of course, when it comes to good health for you and your family, preventing a problem is much easier than treating a problem. In the long run, prevention also costs much less. We all want our kids to be healthy and well. We want them to play full-out, to engage in all kinds of sports, and to have a lot of fun. In order for children to continue to enjoy optimal health, regular spinal check-ups are as important as an annual physical exam. Your local chiropractor is the spinal health expert in your community. She will be glad to help you ensure your child’s continued good health. 1Barkley JE, et al: Reinforcing value of interval and continuous physical activities in children. Physiol Behav April 16, 2009 2Fecteau D, et al: The effect of concentrating periods of physical activity on the risk of injury in organized sports in a pediatric population. Clin J Sport Med 18(5):410-414, 2008 3Spinks AB, McClure RJ: Quantifying the risk of sports injury: a systematic review of activity-specific rates for children under 16 years of age. Br J Sports Med 41(9):548-557, 2007

Good Nutrition and Lots of Exercise for Healthy Kids We’re in the middle of a raging epidemic affecting America’s youth - the obesity epidemic. The number of American adolescents who are obese increased 300% in the last 40 years. This is a problem that can potentially affect every family. The good news is that in almost all cases, obesity is a lifestyle disorder. In other words, children become obese because of behaviors learned from their friends and their parents. Healthy eating and regular exercise are the two critically important steps to take to help ensure your child retains an appropriate weight. With respect to healthy eating - Eliminate all trans fats from your children’s diet - this includes almost all fast foods Cut down on sugary drinks Serve at least five portions of fresh fruits and vegetables every day Serve complex carbohydrates such as whole grains Serve lean meat, fish, and poultry Count calories! Children need at least an hour of physical activity every day. This includes outdoor play, sports, and calisthenics. Make sure your kids are getting enough exercise!

Did you know that approximately two-thirds of the standard American diet is made up of unhealthy fats and refined sugars having low or no nutrient density? That means the remaining one-third of the average diet has to somehow compensate for what is lacking. The fact is that the rest of the diet is probably not from nutrient-dense food either and cannot possibly fully meet a person’s nutrient needs.

But that’s not all. Nutrient deficiencies can rob the body of its health and can contribute to aging, while weakening the body’s overall physiological and psychological performance. More specifically, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) found that a significant percentage of the older U.S. population falls well below the U.S. Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for the following:
 
Vitamin E (nearly 80% are below)
Vitamin C (over 40% are below)
Vitamin B-6 (nearly 70% are below)
Calcium (over 70% are below)
Magnesium (over 80% are below)
Zinc (87% are below)
Iron (over 35% are below)
 
Typical diets also contain less than 80% of the RDA for calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, and manganese—and the people most at risk are teenage girls and adult women.

Did you know, too, that there is a widespread vitamin D deficiency? And while the words inadequate intake or deficiency may appear benign, their implications are unsettling. For example, a deficiency in vitamin D can result in malabsorption of nutrients, low bone density, increased risk of fractures, failing skeletal health, and more.

Additionally, a vitamin C deficiency can result in scurvy, increased muscle damage after exercising, and increased skin damage. An inadequate intake of vitamin A, beta-carotene, iodine, and zinc can adversely affect thyroid function.

And did you know that vitamin B6 plays an essential role in many metabolic processes in the body, such as nervous system development and functioning? It’s true—so you don’t want to come up short on that, either.

Here’s the takeaway: Past and recent studies indicate that there are numerous benefits to receiving the full spectrum of vitamins and minerals in the diet. Lacking in even one or a few can have potential serious health ramifications. Perhaps the sobering aspect of many studies’ findings, however, is that many of us may be deficient or have inadequate intakes of necessary vitamins and minerals and may not even be aware of it.

One great way to get more vitamins and minerals into your diet is to include nutrient-dense, whole, organic foods. Unlike our standard American diet, nutrient-dense foods can deliver a vitamin-packed and mineral-packed wallop. As an added step, you can take a daily multivitamin to support adequate nutrient intake—as major health agencies, such as the American Medical Association and the American Dietetic Association, recommend.

Not all supplements are created equal, however, so be sure to choose wisely. In everything from dosages, Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs), to the manufacturing process for supplements, you need to become as informed as possible prior to adding a supplement regimen to your lifestyle.

And, as always, you should consult your health professional prior to making any health-related decision.