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The Truth About Your Child & ADHD

ADHD is a common behavioral disorder that affects an estimated 8% to 10% of school age children. Kids with ADHD act without thinking, are hyperactive, and have trouble focusing. They understand what is expected of them but have trouble following through because they can’t sit still, pay attention, or attend to details. ADHD is broken down into 3 groups, and this article will expose the truth of ADHD.

 

Which Group Describes Your Child?

 

ADHD is broken down into 3 Groups:

1. Inattentive

2. Hyperactive-Impulsive

3. Impulsive 

 

Let’s begin with the Inattentive Type: 

  • Inability to pay attention
  • Tendency to make careless mistakes
  • Difficulty with sustained attention
  • Apparent listening problems
  • Difficulty following instructions
  • Problems with organization
  • Avoidance of tasks that require mental effort
  • Tendency to loose things
  • Distractibility
  • Forgetfulness in daily activities

Hyperactivity-Impulsive Type:

 

  • Fidgeting or squirming
  • Difficulty remembering details
  • Difficulty engaging in leisure activities
  • Typically “on the go”
  • Often talks excessively

Impulsive Type:

  • Interrupts or intrudes on others
  • Blurts out answers before questions are complete
  • Difficulty waiting for their turn

The Typical Scenario & The Reality
Do any of the above scenarios describe your child? Perhaps you notice your child (or someone you know)  having trouble focusing. A trip to the doctor for a solution results in a “paper” test to determine if ADD or ADHD is a factor. the doctor then perscribes an ADD-ADHD medication that causes documented side effects:
  • Violence
  • Dependency
  • Possible Death

Drugs are not the answer! When dealing with ADHD, the effects it has on your child’s future must be considered. . .

  • ADHD leads to compulsive behavior & addiction
  • Individuals with ADHD have several characteristics that make them more vulnerable to substance abuse, addiction, and compulsive behaviors
  • These characteristics are
    • Impulsiveness
    • Sensation-Seeking
    • Risk-Taking
    • Thrill-seeking
    • Low levels of inhibition
 

  

The Good News

ADHD can be controlled and cured naturally! In our next article, we will explore the different ways you can help your child or someone you know with their ADHD.

 

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Is Toxicity Causing Your Chronic Pain?

Medications for chronic pain, anti-inflammatory medications, massage, and a variety of vitamins were ineffective in relieving chronic pain Mary had throughout her body. An SEMG scan revealed pressure in her nervous system that was causing the chronic pain. Mary began chiropractic care for her nervous system and experienced progress. However, Mary reached a plateau.

 

An EIS scan revealed toxicity in Mary’s liver & pancreas.

Mary started Health Coaching and experienced great results.

The clarity and support with personalized Health Coaching made it easy for Mary to make lifestyle changes with her food and supplements. The result was sustainable improvement for her health.
 

 

“Let Food Be Thy Medicine & Medicine Be Thy Food”

- Hippocrates

Toxicity is linked to inflammation in the body. 

 

 

Inflammation is your body’s response to stress – whether from your diet, lifestyle or environment.
When inflammation causing substances are allowed to enter the body, your digestive tract  becomes inflamed.

 

Inflamed Digestive Tract Symptoms Include:

  • Diarrhea or constipation
  • Gas and pain
  • Heartburn and acid reflux
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Arthritis
  • Diabetes
  • Chronic Pain

 Certain chemicals in the foods you eat trigger the release of neurotransmitters that heighten sensitivity such as:

 

 

  • White Flour
  • White Sugar
  • Processed Food
  • Bottled Water (contains PCB)
  • Alcohol
  • Non-Organic Meats
  • High Fructose Corn Syrup

 

How Health Coaching Helped Mary:

  • Personalized diet
  • Specific dosage of quality supplements for her individual needs
  • Emailing Support to make changes sustainable

 
 
Health Coaching & Chronic Pain
Begins with an EIS (Electro Interstitial Scan). If inflammation is present this scan will show where it is present in the body.

 

After EIS, your specific needs can be assessed and addressed.

 

With Lesia, you will explore concerns specific to you, your genetics, & your body.

 

What Does Health Coaching Include?

  • One-on one weekly Coaching sessions
  • Unlimited e-mail support
  • Motivational & Emotional Support
  • Vitamin Recommendation (based on your test results)
  • 10% OFF all products
  • EIS Scans to Monitor Your Success
  • Personalized Menu Specific to Your Needs

To Learn More Click Here!
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The Good & Bad News About Your Health Insurance

Good News: The Chiropractic Approach to Better Health Is Safe & Natural

No drugs. No surgery.

Instead, we will locate & adjust areas of your spine that interfere with the workings of your nervous system. As your nervous system is able to control your body correctly, health can return.

True health is how well your body works, not how you feel.

Bad News: It will be tempting to stop your care when you feel better.

This will predispose you to a relapse because supporting muscles and ligaments won’t be fully healed. That happens gradually, with continued care, after symptoms go away.

But your policy won’t cover the necessary care.

What will you do?

Good News: With your spine more stable, we can usually reduce the frequency of your visits.

About the time your benefits are used up, fewer visits will be needed. this can make the investment to strengthen your spine economical. That’s great, since you’ll be responsible for the remaining cost of your care.

Bad News: Your carrier designed your policy for catastrophic health problems.

The ideas of paying for chiropractic care when you’re feeling better is a new idea to them. Maybe it is to you, too.

So, if you use your limited coverage as a guide for how much care you receive, we understand. But remember, your problem is likely to come back.

When it does we invite you to return. Your records will already be here, along with our genuine concern for you and your health.

Really Good News:

We base our recommendations on a deep desire to see you get well and stay well. This may be at odds with the limitations of your policy. Or the popular, but incorrect notion that health care is merely about reducing symptoms.

Regardless of your coverage, we’ll suggest the Chiropractic care you need. It’s up to you to decide how much of it you want.

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Are You Suffering With Depression?

Hope With Chiropractic Care!  
 

Vicki came into our office and received a free consultation. She began Chiropractic Care and experienced great results. Vicki’s headaches went away and she no longer needed medication to deal with her anxiety and depression.
How is this possible? 
Vicki was suffering from chronic and constant headaches, as well as depression and anxiety. For years Vicki had been seeing a mental health counselor and taking depression and anxiety medication. However, Vicki’s condition continued to stay the same.

 

How Do Chiropractic Adjustments Work?
 

The top bone in the neck is the control switch for the brain. This bone is called the atlas.
When the atlas is out of alignment with the spine it can result in:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Headaches

The spine and the nervous system are the master controller for the brain:

  • Adjustments can provide an opiate endorphin release to provide calm and happy effects in your brain and body.
  • In contrast to harmful medications, Chiropractic adjustments are natural and safe with no side effects.

 When Vicki’s atlas stayed in place after several months of care she was able to  stop all medication due to the calming effect the adjustments had on her brain and body.

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Asian Mango Salad

Asian Mango Salad
Asian Mango Salad

Asian Mango Salad

Ingredients:

Salad:

 

1 red and yellow bell pepper, stem, seeds, veins removed
2 carrots, peeled and shredded
1/2 head of green cabbage
1/2 head of purple cabbage
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
2- 3 green onions, green parts sliced thin for garnish
1/2 mango peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons slivered almonds for garnish

Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette:

1 small orange
1 lime
2 tablespoons of sesame oil
2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons of grated fresh ginger
1 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon of red-pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Zest and juice the lime and the orange and put into medium bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk until combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

In a large bowl toss: bell peppers, carrots, cabbage, cilantro, mint and green onions with vinaigrette. Put salad into a large serving bowl and neatly lay cut mango across the top of the salad. Sprinkle salad with slivered almonds and serve.

　

　

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Laser Therapy for Elbow Injuries

What Do These Athletes Have In Common?

  

Soft tissue injury and joint disorder rehabilitation with

 

Bioflex

LASER THERAPY

 

 

 

FAQ:

Low-Intensity Laser Therapy is non-invasive, non-toxic, easily applied, highly effective, with a 95% cure rate.

 

Laser Therapy can be used immediately after injury, over pins, plates, & bony prominences.

 

Biostimulation of damaged tissue with Laser Therapy will cause tissues to heal much faster by stimulating the regeneration of tissue, and reducing inflammation and pain. 

 

Does it matter what KIND of Laser device is used?

 

Yes! When comparing lasers, the Bioflex laser has 180 diodes per pad compared to 1 to 6 diodes found in other lasers. Bioflex is more effective with chronic conditions because of the larger areas being treated. Our facility offers only the best & most updated equipment for your speedy recovery. Why settle for less?

 

 

What are some of the injuries that laser therapy treats?

  • Ligament & tendon tears
  • Contusions
  • Fractures
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Facet joint syndrome
  • Subluxations
  • Post-dislocation
  • Herniated discs 

 What are the benefits of using laser therapy?

  • Highly effective for many disease conditions
  • Eliminates pain
  • Reduces the need for pharmaceuticals
  • Restores normal range of motion and physical function
  • Easily applied
  • Non-invasive & Non-toxic
  • No known adverse effects
  • No drug interactions
  • Often makes surgical interventions unnecessary
  • Provides a treatment alternative for patients taht have not responded to conventiional therapies

How does Laser Therapy work?

  • Stimulates Healing and Repair of Tissue
  • Increases Tissue Strength
  • Reduces Pain
  • Reduces Swelling/Inflammation
  • Promotes faster wound healing
  • Stimulates nerve function
  • Promotes Cellular Oxygenation/Detoxification 

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New Laser Therapy Equipment at Cruz Chiropractic

We recently made two new additions to our Laser Therapy, including a

1) New Red Laser Probe, and

Red laser probe

2) Small Laser Pads that work great for around the eyes or mouth and are a better fit for children

Small Pad Red light

Both new additions are from from Meditech, creator of the Bioflex Laser Therapy System, where we have purchased all of our Laser Therapy equipment and training.

Red Laser Probe

The Red LD-R 100 Laser Probe adds another dimension particularly in the treatment of superficial conditions. In numerous scientific publications, red light has been shown to be highly effective for treatments at the more superficial levels. Research has found that it accelerates healing in many conditions including wounds, dermatological problems, epicondylitis, rotator cuff injuries, temporo-mandibular joint dysfunction, etc. Additionally, the application of the Red Laser Probe is beneficial in patients that have plateaued or when healing is slower than anticipated.

Applicable Conditions

  • Wound Healing
  • Dermatological Conditions
  • Temporo-mandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)
  • Frontal and Maxillary Sinus Inflammation
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Epicondylitis
  • Small Joints of the Hands
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Bell’s Palsy
  • Herpes Zoster
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Skin Conditions and Laser Therapy

Month Year
Cruz Chiropractic Newsletter
Laser Therapy Can Help with Scarring, Acne, Shingles & Age Spots
In This Issue
Skin Conditions and Laser Therapy
Our Patients Speak
“I am 17 years old and I had sunburn scarring on my face from a severe sunburn from the previous summer. After 8 treatments the scarring was healed and my self esteem restored.” Regan, NC
“I have been a chiropractor for over 15 years, after one laser treatment my shoulder pain was 90% gone.  My range of motion has returned and my over all well being is much better. ” Dr. Yonce SC
Dear lesia,
Laser therapy has been proven to help with the healing process when dealing with a variety of skin conditions: keloid scarring, shingles, acne, and age spots to name a few.
Keloid Scarring
Keloids are an overgrowth of scar tissue at the site of a healed skin injury. They often create a thick, puckered effect simulating a tumor. Keloids may be reduced in size or even removed by laser treatments.
Acne
Most severe acne cases are related to teenage years and have been linked to hormonal changes in the body.  Although some adults have acne as well.  Acne is trapped oils that have built up below the skin and inflammation causes them to swell.  In some severe cases, acne can cause lifetime scarring to the affected area. Laser therapy is a non-invasive therapy that reduces the inflammation and allows the body to heal these pockets of inflammation.
Before laser therapy                     After laser therapy
12 Treatments
Shingles
Most outbreaks of shingles are stress related with a wide variety of symptoms.  Some patients experience a sense of just not feeling well, while others breakout in a rash of red welts.  Most of the time the rash is localized to one side of the body.  Laser therapy has been proven to relieve symptoms from shingles in as little as five treatments.
Age spots
Laser treatment is very effective at removing age, liver, sun or brown spots on the skin. In fact, it is the treatment of choice for these spots. The treatment may require five to ten sessions to completely remove the spots depending on how many there are and on which area of the body.
In our office we offer customized treatment packages for optimal healing with affordable priceing.
Call today and schedule a no charge consultation to see if laser therapy can help.
Cruz Chiropractic and Laser Therapy
828-682-6157
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January, 2011

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A Simple Product for Bipolar & Depression
As I refected on the life of a friend who had battled depression, I knew I had to spread the word about a simple product that can improve brain function, even to the point of correcting the imbalance that causes mania and depression.  But you don’t have to take my word for it.  Read on to see the testimony from one of our patients about how fish oil helped her friend.  (more…)
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