Orem Chiropractor Discusses Foods To Improve Your Love Life

Continuing to take inspiration from Valentines Day I came up with
a list of foods that very well may affect hormone levels, energy, brain chemistry and arousal.  I'll be the first to admit that there is little to no
research backing the claims of these foods, many people have reported the aphrodisiac affects of eating these foods.  


1.  Asparagus which is rich in vitamins B6 and B9 (pyridoxine and folate) both of which can boost arousal.  It also high in vitamin E which stimulates sex hormones in both men and women.


2.  Avocados are loaded with vitamin B6, minerals and monounsaturated fats both of which are vital for energy production and libido.  Avocados are also a great source of Omega -3 fats.


3.  Chili Peppers can spice up your love life due to capsaicin which has been shown to promote the release of endorphins in the brain.


4.  Chocolate  and love have long been associated, probably because of tryptophan which is a precursor to the feel good brain chemical serotonin which contributes to arousal.


5.  Licorice is thought to mimic the affects of estrogen and progesterone which are critical to sexual function in women.  It helps women get in the mood and stay that way longer.  It may even reduce the PMS symptoms as well.  For this to be effective though, if can't be any licorice flavored candy, it needs to be real licorice root extract.


6.  Oysters  are high in zinc which helps the body produce testosterone which is important to libido and sexual function in both men and women.  

Orem Chiropractor Treats Car Accident Injuries

If you or somebody you know has been in an auto accident I have some important information for you.

First watch this video to get an insiders perspective on the practices of insurance companies in regards to those who have been in an accident.

Auto injuries can create chronic, disabling problems which can affect your work, your hobbies, and even your relationships. 

Even injuries that seem minor can lead to suffering and an increased risk of re-injury.  

Here’s what they do.  Insurance company giants use a highly sophisticated computer program that considers several factors from your accident to determine what your claim is worth. Sounds fair right?  These problem is, these programs serve one purpose:  save auto insurance companies big dollars.

If you’ve been in an accident choosing the right doctor is critical.

Of course, doctors are here to help you, but going to the wrong doctor can mess up your chances of a fair settlement. Why? Because doctors have learned how to help people, but many are not trained in the rules & requirements of insurance software guidelines. 

These guidelines are a set of very specific questions, medical report formatting procedures, and even seemingly minor forms, that influences your claim. 

As your Orem Chiropractor that treats car accident injuries.  If you’ve been in an accident you have to play by their rules.  I’m here to objectively, and correctly document your injuries so you can make a fair claim and receive a fair settlement. 

There are plenty of Orem Chiropractors that can help you, but you need an Orem car accident chiropractor that knows how to get you better quick and knows how to play by the insurance company rules.  Don’t be a victim twice.  Call for a consultation, we can help you. 801-225-1311

Back Pain

About 85 percent of the American population will experience disabling, low back pain at least once during their life. The problem is so bad that, at any one time, 6.8 percent of the U.S. adult population is suffering from an episode of back pain that has been going on for more than two weeks. That’s a lot of bad backs.

The estimated cost of this problem in the U.S. is over $50 billion a year.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/110767

Even uncomplicated cases of back pain can cost upwards of $8000. Care for these cases can include muscle relaxers, painkillers, rest, physical therapy & minor surgery. Costs for more complicated cases that includes fusion surgery can balloon up to $17,000. However, these approaches have not been found very helpful. Some studies suggest spinal surgeries should be performed only rarely. Many people who have had back surgery report a recurrence of their symptoms within a year or two of the operation and may return to the operating table. In some cases, the surgery makes no difference whatsoever.

The reason many surgeries don’t bring lasting results is because they don't address what back problems do to the brain.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6369047.stm

http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2004/11/chronic.html

The cerebellum is a part of the brain that controls all of your postural muscles around the spine. When it functions correctly it keeps our posture upright and our back muscles toned and flexible.

So here’s what happens . . . a person experiences one or more types of stress.

Remember, stress can be physical (injury, accident, bending/twisting) chemical (junk food, cigarette smoke, toxins) or mental (job, relationships, finances).

Stress, no matter what kind of stress, causes the release of stress hormones. If the stress is a big enough stress or goes on long enough stress hormones will reach a level where they become toxic to the cerebellum, causing it to malfunction.

When the cerebellum malfunctions you'll notice muscle tightness around the spine and your posture will be less upright (slouching).

When these muscles are in a constant state of tension joint movement is decreased. Reduced joint movement leads to decay and degeneration of the bones and discs of the spine. This is when discs bulge or herniate.

So maybe you're thinking "well, all I have to do is eliminate my stress and my pain will go away." For you that might work. For the rest of us though it's about changing how our brain and body respond to the stress.

You can keep taking your ibuprofen or other medications for back pain . . . you can keep doing your back exercises . . . you can keep getting a massage . . . you can keep doing all sorts of other things for your back pain (these are all good things and I have recommend them before), but your back pain will continue to rear it’s ugly head until the underlying problem in the cerebellum is resolved.

So the secret to eliminating chronic back pain is to correct dysfunction in the cerebellum.

Questions?

Contact me at 801-225-1311 or drned@juno.com