Massages aren't just for spa days anymore.
Many people are looking at massage therapy as a holistic approach to a obtaining an overall healthier lifestyle and as a means to decrease overall tension within the body, improve circulation, decrease muscle spasms and restore flexibility. This is especially true of those who have careers where the main focus is excessive computer use. The massage therapy helps to reduce their overall anxiety, improve their posture and increase their range of motion.
Studies have shown that the immune system experiences many benefits from therapeutic massage. Persons with hypertension often observe a decrease in their blood pressure and an increase in their endorphins after receiving a massage. Woman that are pregnant and experiencing discomfort have also found that a massage helps to alleviate some of that discomfort during the latter part of their pregnancy.
When considering the many benefits of massage therapy, receiving therapeutic massages on a consistent basis is probably one of the best overall health investments you can make in yourself. To learn more about the different types of massages that are available at Chiropractic Plus, and which one is right for you, contact one of our trained massage therapists today.
October 5, 2009
October 1, 2009
Synthetic Vitamins vs. Naturally Occurring Vitamins
There are thousands of different companies in the world that offer vitamins. Many vitamin deficiencies have been linked to certain chronic illnesses such as heart disease and cancer, making it even more crucial that you do your research before purchasing vitamins. What should you be looking for on the label when you shop? What is going to be the best option for you?
There are many companies that sell synthetic vitamins that contain chemicals that are not naturally found in vitamins derived from plants. Since our bodies are not used to these chemicals, it is often unknown what kind of effects they could have, short term or long term. Technically, the synthetic vitamins are considered more a drug than they are vitamins because of their chemical makeup.
On the other end of the spectrum, companies that produce naturally occurring vitamins have no standard to follow when it comes to regulating the daily intake by consumers. According to Innate Choice (September 2009, Newsletter Edition), "Work is underway to create a new standard, called the 'Naturally Occurring Standard' (NOS)." The standard will create a "Natural Daily Intake" (NDI) defined daily amount that is safe for consumers, "ingesting natural, full spectrum vitamins, plant derived minerals, and whole food micronutrients from 100% certified organic whole foods."
While the naturally occurring vitamins are not as regulated as synthetic vitamins, you need to consider the large amount of chemicals that are being used to produce the synthetic version. Studies on some of those chemicals have shown to lessen, or even worsen, the effects of the vitamins.
Since there really is no substitute for the vitamins you receive from eating plant derived minerals, it is recommended that you look for the 100% Certified Organic label when purchasing vitamins or other food supplements. Chiropractic Plus carries only 100% Certified Organic supplements for its' customers. If you want to begin taking vitamin supplements as part of a healthier lifestyle and have questions, stop by Chiropractic Plus today and talk to our staff.
There are many companies that sell synthetic vitamins that contain chemicals that are not naturally found in vitamins derived from plants. Since our bodies are not used to these chemicals, it is often unknown what kind of effects they could have, short term or long term. Technically, the synthetic vitamins are considered more a drug than they are vitamins because of their chemical makeup.
On the other end of the spectrum, companies that produce naturally occurring vitamins have no standard to follow when it comes to regulating the daily intake by consumers. According to Innate Choice (September 2009, Newsletter Edition), "Work is underway to create a new standard, called the 'Naturally Occurring Standard' (NOS)." The standard will create a "Natural Daily Intake" (NDI) defined daily amount that is safe for consumers, "ingesting natural, full spectrum vitamins, plant derived minerals, and whole food micronutrients from 100% certified organic whole foods."
While the naturally occurring vitamins are not as regulated as synthetic vitamins, you need to consider the large amount of chemicals that are being used to produce the synthetic version. Studies on some of those chemicals have shown to lessen, or even worsen, the effects of the vitamins.
Since there really is no substitute for the vitamins you receive from eating plant derived minerals, it is recommended that you look for the 100% Certified Organic label when purchasing vitamins or other food supplements. Chiropractic Plus carries only 100% Certified Organic supplements for its' customers. If you want to begin taking vitamin supplements as part of a healthier lifestyle and have questions, stop by Chiropractic Plus today and talk to our staff.
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