Did you know fruits and veggies can save you money?! In a 25-year study of 1,070 men, ages 40-55 years old and free of heart disease, researchers measured healthcare costs. When divided into groups based on fruit and vegitable intake those that consumed less than 14 cups per MONTH spent $14,700 per year in medical costs. Those that consumed 12-42 cups per month spent almost 15% less ($12,600 annually). But those that ate 42 cups (3 or more 1/2 cup servings per day) had the most significat savings! These men saved about 23% on their annual medical costs ($11,400). (Source: American Heart Association)
Eat fresh, eat variety, and eat often!
Dr Jonathan Woodward
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
5353 Alpha Rd Ste 110A, Dallas, TX 75240
972-490-9888
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Chiropractic Adjustments When I Don't Hurt?
Today I was asked why I adjust joints in regions of the body that weren't in pain at the moment. Another words if a patient has a low back problem, why do I adjusting their feet and hips?
The reason for this is to correct for faulty mechanics and imbalances that contribute or prolong the healing of the back. Often I will find fallen arches which cause knee pressure and a twisting of the pelvis. Without this correction, every time the patient gets back on their feet, the back pain will gradual return.
Another reason why chiropractors will adjust other areas outside your complaint is to maintain proper motion by decreasing muscular tightness. This also reduces overall soreness because tight muscle slow circulation which traps metabolic waste products such as lactic acid.
So the next time you visit your chiropractor you'll understand why we adjust feet for back pain and ribs for shoulder pain.
Dr Jonathan Woodward
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
5353 Alpha Rd Ste 110A, Dallas, TX 75240
972-490-9888
The reason for this is to correct for faulty mechanics and imbalances that contribute or prolong the healing of the back. Often I will find fallen arches which cause knee pressure and a twisting of the pelvis. Without this correction, every time the patient gets back on their feet, the back pain will gradual return.
Another reason why chiropractors will adjust other areas outside your complaint is to maintain proper motion by decreasing muscular tightness. This also reduces overall soreness because tight muscle slow circulation which traps metabolic waste products such as lactic acid.
So the next time you visit your chiropractor you'll understand why we adjust feet for back pain and ribs for shoulder pain.
Dr Jonathan Woodward
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
5353 Alpha Rd Ste 110A, Dallas, TX 75240
972-490-9888
Monday, November 3, 2008
If You Think You Have It Tough Now...
As I talk with patients and friends about changes in politics and economy I am reminded how our attitudes are so important to our body's ability to heal. Think you have it tough now? Consider the following comparing life today with just 100 years ago:
Dr Jonathan Woodward
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
5353 Alpha Rd Ste 110A
Dallas, TX 75240
972-490-9888
- Life expectancy in the United States was only 47 years
- There were only 8, 000 cars and 122 miles of paved roads
- There was no air conditioning or central heat
- The average US worker made $200-400 in an entire year
- Only 6% of US citizens graduated from high school.
Dr Jonathan Woodward
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
5353 Alpha Rd Ste 110A
Dallas, TX 75240
972-490-9888
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