The Drugless Doctors’ blog includes weekly updates to events at our practice in Westlake and Elyria, current health trends, patient testimonials, and our television program, “The Drugless Doctor.”
We wrapped up our 2016 Facebook Live events with Dr. Bob and Debbie co-hosting together and sharing tips on how to keep your liver functioning optimally without medication. In the video, Dr. Bob talks about the castor oil pack, beets, a non-alcoholic fatty liver and more. To read Dr. Bob's new book, "Guide to Prevent Surgery," please go here.
Dr. Bob is in the midst of the release of his new book, "Dr. Bob's Guide to Prevent Surgery," and he sat down with Bob Salter on WFAN in New York City to discuss the steps you can take to prevent going under the knife!
This month, Dr. Bob's focus on his website was men's health. We have it embedded below, which includes information on your liver, thinning hair, and more! For more information on Dr. Bob's book, Men's Health-The Basics, please go here.
Teething often begins between months 4-5, but can start as early as three months. Since it can take anywhere from three hours to three weeks to see results, the symptoms can sometimes be misdiagnosed.
What are often simply teething symptoms, are being misdiagnosed as an ear infection; and the American Academy of Pediatrics has recognized that antibiotics are being overly prescribed to children.
Common Teething Symptoms:
-Runny Nose with Clear Mucus
-Irritated Ear
-Mild Fever
-Picky/Fussy Eating
-Disrupted Sleep Patterns
-Irritated Bowel
Commonly Mistaken As:
-Cold or Sinus Infection
-Ear Infection
-Cold or Flu
-Stomach/Digestive Disorder
-Colic
-Rash
Remember: Children benefit from Chiropractic care; not only for wellness and pain prevention, but as a major support to their immune system. Make sure you and your children come to visit us on a regular basis!
We are happy to announce the name of Dr. Bob's new book, "Dr. Bob's Guide to Prevent Surgery"! You are able to pre-order now, with shipping to be available soon. In our November #H2H, Dr. Bob gives some of his takeaways from the book and how you can incorporate them into your life today for a healthier tomorrow. We know you will learn a lot!
Thank you to everyone who joined Dr. Bob for his Facebook Live event on women's health. The event was based off of his Women's Quiz and frequently refers back to his best-selling "Dr. Bob's Drugless Guide to Balancing Female Hormones." If you have any questions from watching this, please email askdrbob@druglessdoctor.com, and we will present it in an upcoming episode!
Last month, we focused on improving your adrenal glands on Dr. Bob's website, and we held our live event on Facebook this week to answer your questions and to go deeper into what your adrenal glands are, and why you need to keep them functioning optimally, so the rest of your body doesn't miss a beat.
This month, we also have many fun events planned for you.
Are Your Kids in Need of Chiropractic?
Most people are surprised to find out that the first stress placed on a child’s neck and back is during the birthing process. An estimated 60-90 lbs. of force is used on an infant’s neck during “normal” delivery. Do you think this could cause damage to your child’s spine and nervous system? Fact: The nervous system controls every cell and organ (heart, lungs, brain, stomach) in your body. Equally surprising is the fact that 26% of children surveyed at school reported a history of back pain.
Have you watched your child play outside or with their friends? They run, jump, fall, roll, and tackle every day. Many adults that come to a chiropractor’s office show evidence of childhood injuries that can be the cause for their pain today. Do you think it is too early to teach your kids to take care of their teeth? When do you think it is a good time to have your child’s spine checked for serious signs of spinal imbalances or misalignments?
Fortunately, Chiropractic has had many positive results in children with common childhood problems. Problems like headache, scoliosis, asthma, colic, ear infections, asthma, and even some cases of behavioral problems respond well with chiropractic care. In fact, a recent study showed that children under chiropractic care suffered fewer ear infections than those whose parent took them to medical care alone.
Are chiropractic adjustments safe for children? Absolutely! Because a child’s skeletal system is still developing, only light pressure is needed to adjust a child’s spine. The few minutes you invest in your child’s spinal checkup may save them needless suffering now and in the future.
How can I tell if my child has spinal imbalances?
Just as it is important that you have your children’s teeth checked by a dentist, it is also important to have their spine checked regularly for proper development. Use the following list to check for spinal imbalances:
-Have your child bend over with arms dangling forward. When you run your hand over his or her spine, does it curve from side to side?
-Look at your child from the rear, does one shoulder blade stick out or appear to be higher than the other?
-When looking at your child from the rear, is one ear higher than the other?
-Does your child’s back appear to be humped or rounded?
-Do your child’s clothes fit properly; are hems and waistbands of skirts or pants even?
These “home evaluations” are just a few indicators why your child may need chiropractic care.
How about my infant?
You can also observe your baby to check for spinal imbalances:
-When your baby is lying on his back, does his head seem to tilt to one side?
-Does your baby prefer breastfeeding on one side?
-Does your baby arch her back when crying?
-Is your baby slow to develop adequate neck strength to hold his head up?
-An estimated 60-90 lbs. of force is used on an infant’s neck during “normal” delivery. Do you think this could cause damage to your child's spine and nervous system?
Excerpts taken from "Pathways to Wellness"
Dr. Bob was a guest on Bob Salter's show on WFAN in NYC this past Sunday discussing his upcoming book and other health takeaways. Please listen and share with any of your friends that you know can benefit.
"Dr. Bob's Guide to Prevent Surgery" will be released later this fall and will be available on druglessdoctor.com!
This month, our "Half-Hour to Health" was on "Freedom From Stress" and we have the following tips to help you cope with stress naturally:
What causes stress to the body & why are we talking about it?
1) Environment- Pollution, weather, toxins from the genetically modified foods, chemicals in foods/products
2) Social- Finances, jobs, demands for your time and attention, loss of loved ones
3) Physiological- Aging, lack of exercise, poor nutrition, inadequate sleep
4) Thoughts- Your brain interprets changes in your environment/body and determines when to turn on the “EMERGENCY” response. Your thoughts determine your reality! Change your thoughts change your world!
The great news is Chiropractic helps to switch off the stress response and allows relaxation to occur! As soon as the interference is gone the brain stops sending those emergency messages to your nervous system. 3 minutes after you shut off these signals the fight or flight response burns out. All of these functions will return to normal levels.
We came up with THE BEST TECHNIQUE of managing stress!
B – Breathing – Deep breathing kicks in the healing part of the Nervous System (parasympathetic)
The 5 second breathing technique – breathe in through the nose for five sec, hold for five sec, out through the mouth for five sec, hold the breath out for five and repeat process 2-3x.
E- Exercise – One of the simplest most effective stress reducers is exercise. Studies show that exercise alone helps reduce stress – Goal: walk 20 minutes a day three to five days a week.
S-Sleep – Most Americans do not get enough sleep, compounding stress in the body – this means going to bed before 10 pm and stopping the use of all electronics before bedtime. One of the most common themes that we have seen with our practice members today is not getting good restful peaceful sleep. Example – “The nothing box.” Tips for improving sleep include: Dark rooms, as quiet as possible and eight or more hours when possible.
T – Talk – Self talk is huge when it comes to stress. Most people talk worse to themselves then they would ever let anyone talk to them. Having the right kind of self-talk is important – we create our world by our words. In every situation look for the positive that can come out of it and don’t jump to the conclusion that it is bad or negative. For example Car mechanic – Someone comes in after they had their brakes repaired and says that they still don’t work – The mechanic can jump to conclusions like they don’t like me or I am a bad mechanic and neither of those may be true.
T- Time – All processes take time – small changes today result in large changes over time , Your problem is not your problem it is your attitude about your problem that’s the problem. If there are stressors in your life identify them and do not sweep them under the rug because over time they can get worse if they are not addressed. Once you have identified the stressor come up with several ways in order to deal with the issue. Not having a plan is a plan to fail.
Action Steps: 1) Get Adjusted 2) Practice the BEST technique 3) Share this with as many people as possible so that everyone can have the freedom!
Here is our video recap, enjoy!
Three of the foods Dr. Bob recommends that you eat each day include a half-red apple, one-third cup of beet fiber, and one medium carrot. In this recipe, Dr. Bob combines all three for an "ABC" salad that is perfect for a summer potluck. For more recipes from Dr. Bob, please go here, you'll be glad you did!
Summer in Northeast Ohio is one of the best for local produce. Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in farmer's markets and Dr. Bob is with one of his favorite vendors, Al, who we have had a guest on our television program. Find out what's in season below and go here for farmer's markets available in the Cleveland region.
Last night was our monthly live event on Facebook, which vitamin B was our focus. If you have any further questions after watching the video, please email us at info@druglessdrs.com, so we can help you towards achieving optimal health.
In this episode of The Drugless Doctor, we are discussing something important for each and every one of us: Hormones. Yes, in this program we are touching on both male and female hormones. If you have general health questions after watching this video, please email askdrbob@druglessdoctor.com, and we will have Dr. Bob answer it in a future #AskDrBob.
If you would like to come and visit us after watching this video, please email info@druglessdrs.com and we will be able to assist you. Thanks for watching and make sure to pass this along to anyone you know can benefit.
We love that we are able to help many individuals restore optimal health function every day without the need to prescribe medication. And this week, we have one practice member who shares how we have been able to help her:
I did not realize how physically bad I felt until I started feeling better. Dr. Anthony, Dr. Casen and Dr. Bob have made a huge difference in my overall health. By taking a holistic approach focused on diet, exercise and adjustments, my lower back and leg pain has significantly diminished. I am able to be more active, which has helped me lose weight, increase my energy level and live more fully.
If you are on the fence, jump off (carefully) and come and visit us! We promise, you will be glad you did!
We are excited to share with you some brand new recipes that Dr. Anthony and Dr. Casen have personally prepared when they are at home. Please watch our "Half-Hour to Health" episode below that includes a special guest!
Dr. Anthony’s Sautéed Quinoa with Vegetables:
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, ½ cup chopped carrots, ½ cup chopped celery, 1 diced onion, 1 package chopped button mushrooms, ¼ tablespoon organic butter, ½ tablespoon olive oil, Celtic sea salt (you can add what you want to taste).
Recipe: In a pot bring 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups of water to a boil, once boiling let quinoa simmer for 15 minutes. Put a frying pan on medium heat. Add the butter and olive oil to the pan, add all the chopped veggies and let them sauté for 10-15 minutes. Add the quinoa to the batch of vegetables and serve warm or place in the refrigerator to serve cold.
Apple and Onion Chicken Meatballs:
Ingredients: Two pounds of ground chicken, 1 diced apple, 1 diced onion, 1/3 cup buckwheat flour, 1 egg, Celtic Sea Salt (add what you would like to your taste).
Recipe: Mix the ground chicken in a bowl with the apples, onions, buckwheat flour, egg, and salt. Once the meat has been thoroughly mixed make small circles in your hand with the meat. Place on a baking sheet in the oven @350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve warm or double/triple the batch in order to freeze.
How to cook wild caught fish on the grill:
Ingredients: Wild caught organic fish of your choice, parchment paper, dill, and Celtic sea salt.
Recipe: Heat up the grill to medium heat, somewhere between 300-400 degrees, place the parchment paper on the grill and place the fish on the paper skin side down. Apply dill and Celtic Sea Salt to the fish and close the grill. Keep an eye on the fish until the color changes all the way through, be careful not to over-cook the fish as it can become rubbery.
Zucchini SURPRISE Salad with Turkey Bacon and Farm Fresh Kale:
Ingredients: 3 medium to large zucchini, 1 package of green kale, 1 package of turkey bacon, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, Celtic Sea Salt, cumin, and dill.
Recipe: Bring a frying pan to medium heat and add 1 package of turkey bacon. Cook for 5 -10 minutes until done. Chop the turkey bacon into smaller pieces. Prep the kale by pulling the leaves off of the stalk and chopping the leaves up. Cut the zucchini up into smaller cubes. Mix the turkey bacon, kale, and zucchini into the original frying pan and sautéed together for 5- 10 minutes with olive oil. Add cumin, dill, and a pinch of Celtic Sea Salt. Serve warm or place in refrigerator to serve cold.
Drugless Doctors Apple, Beet, and Carrot Salad:
Ingredients: 3 red apples, 1 beet, 6 medium carrots, Celtic Sea Salt, ½ cup walnuts or pecans, and ¼ cup rice wine vinegar.
Recipe: Shred 3 apples on the grater at the greatest setting, chop up 1 large beet into smaller cubes, cut carrots up into tiny circles or quarter circles. Add all the cut up items to a bowl and lightly toss with the rice wine vinegar, add the salt and nuts in order to achieve a nice crunch.
Kickin’ Kohlrabi and Sautéed Onions:
Ingredients: 3 Kohlrabi, 2 onions, ¼ cup organic butter, Celtic sea salt, and rosemary salt.
Recipe: Peel the outer covering of the kohlrabi, cut the kohlrabi up into small even pieces, dice the 2 onions. Bring a frying pan up to medium heat and add the butter. Place the kohlrabi and the onion in the pan to mix around. Saute these two items together with Celtic Sea Salt and Rosemary salt. The kohlrabi is done when it is soft versus being tough. Carmelization of the onions will help this dish to add a burst of flavor!
This month we have looked at ways to improve your posture, which you can see here. We also recently taped one of our new "The Drugless Doctor" episodes on the subject below. If you are looking to improve your posture naturally, please consider us and schedule an appointment, you will be glad you did!
This past Wednesday was Dr. Bob's monthly live event and this time we did it live on our Facebook page. We discussed blood sugar and how to help stabilize in order for you to prevent diabetes and other conditions. If you have blood sugar stress, we would love to help you. Please contact us to make an appointment!
Do you ever notice how you are standing? Do you stand straight up, or are you hunched over? We have a list of ten tips that will help improve your posture, including chiropractic adjustments.
1. Proper use of Cell Phones- When texting, emailing, or surfing the web on your electronic device of choice make sure to keep your head from looking in the down position. This is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to poor head posture.
2. Desk Ergonomics – When it comes to using computers make sure the screen is at eye level and that your legs and arms are at 90 degrees to the floor.
3. Head Exercises – An exercise that is easy to do involves bringing your head back by tucking your chin in and keeping your eyes level. (it looks as if you are making a double chin)
4. Take side pictures of yourself - This is a great way to monitor changes that are being made to improve posture awareness!
5. Exercise Bands – Get an exercise band and hold your hands out in front of your chest and pull your arms apart while holding on to the exercise band. This exercise will help to strengthen a muscle group called the rhomboids which are important for keeping your head in its normal position.
6. Exercise Ball – One of the very best things to do for improving posture is to lay back and arch your back over an exercise ball. This helps to combat the forces of gravity that we experience every day.
7. Door Jamb – The door jam is an exercise that helps work with the rhomboid muscle group as well. Place your arms on either side of a door post and bring your body forward while bracing between the door posts. It is like doing a standing push up between door posts and helps to strengthen the rhomboids.
8. Proper Sleep Position – The very best position to sleep is on your back with a cervical curve pillow. A cervical curve pillow provides a relaxing position for your spine. It may be uncomfortable at first, but over time your body will thank you. Check Theraputica pillow out if you need a recommendation.
9. Deep Breathing – several times throughout the day make sure to take deep breaths which allow us to be aware of our posture and helps sooth and calm our body systems.
10. Find your local chiropractor in order to help improve posture from the inside out.
In this week's #NoMeds story, we have Carmen, who drives THREE HOURS one-way to come and see us once a month. Here are her words on how we've helped her:
I have been going to The Drugless Doctors for over 2 years, & look forward to my monthly visit & chiropractic adjustment. I live in Indiana & drive 3 hours one way for my appointment each month. It has been a wonderful investment of my time & money! Everyone at their office is extremely friendly & helpful, & I am very impressed with the technology & testing they offer.
I've seen many great improvements to my health, including more energy, less headaches, my monthly cycle pain dramatically reduced, a stronger immune system, & improved thyroid function. Also, I am a violinist, & when I first came to The Drugless Doctors I was having a lot of left shoulder pain & it was affecting my playing. When I started getting chiropractic adjustments, along with improving my diet & nutrition, the shoulder pain disappeared! I'm so grateful for The Drugless Doctors & all of their knowledge! They are truly dedicated to getting to the bottom of every health concern their patients have. Make an appointment with them today - you'll be glad you did! :-)
We would love to help you, too! Come and see us at our chiropractic and wellness practice in Westlake and Elyria, Ohio.
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