Low Back Pain During Pregnancy!

Ever had or heard of low back pain during pregnancy?

Of course you have.

The science is in:  chiropractic care is THE go-to non-pharmaceutical solution.

Here is the Near Perfect Minute clip about it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeibmBx4Mec&feature=youtu.be


and here are the references:

http://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(11)02129-6/abstract

http://jaoa.org/article.aspx?articleid=2094539&resultClick=1

http://www.cfp.ca/content/59/8/841.full

http://www.chiromt.com/content/22/1/15

Enjoy!

Dr. Jean-Marc

Work Stress

Stress tenses and warps your nervous system.  That's the simple part.  

The disrupted nerves reduce organ function and immunity.  Soon you just can't perform.  Worse you start hurting and getting sick more often.

What to do about that?

The answer is elegant: remove the crimps applied by stress on your nervous system and feel you body bloom.  That's what happens when you get adjusted.

Call today for your weekly appointment!  781-273-0099

Dr. Jean-Marc Slak

Spring to Life!

Refer a friend or loved one before May 18, 2012!

They get:  their first visit for $27!  exam, x-rays if needed, report, scans, electronic posture analysis... the whole thing!

You get:  an entry in a very low number raffle to win one of 2 $100 gas cards!

Call today!  781-273-0099

And here is my Near Perfect Minute!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQlSVvtCSjs&list=UUK6WZLIW4WrzaKd5PYACe3w&index=1&feature=plcp

I'll re-post last week's also because it was so good!

Allergy Alert

Allergy season is upon us.  Watch and benefit!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppXgfoSm89E&list=UUK6WZLIW4WrzaKd5PYACe3w&index=1&feature=plcp


Call today!
781-273-0099

Why do subluxations scramble nerves?

Why do subluxations scramble you nerves?

Answer in the video!  Click to watch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVU5mEdvmFI

Dr. Jean-Marc

Drugged Out Nation

What happened to "Say No to Drugs"?

Watch the video here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD133FiPUQc

http://www.statehealthfacts.org/comparetable.jsp?ind=268&cat=5&sort=a&gsa=2

These numbers are appalling.  The average 65+ American gobbles over 31 prescriptions per year.  I see two options: let's get healthier, because if you were not sick to start out, 31 prescriptions will make you sick.  Or let's just forget about everyone and buy stocks of pharmacy chains.

Obviously option 2 means you and your loved ones will die sooner and suffer. But really, that's the choice we have made implicitly already.  Buy drugs, make Big Pharma rich, suffer.

I choose to be healthy instead.  And that starts right here with a chiropractic adjustment.

Dr. Jean-Marc

One of the secrets to fantastic energy!

Here is my Near Perfect Minute to encourage you to exercise daily.  And rev up your metabolism to feel great and have dynamite energy... all day long!

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150215025812830

For beginners, Joel Harper has this very simple and quick workout:

http://www.oprah.com/health/The-3-Minute-Workout-with-Joel-Harper-Video

I highly recommend the blog of my friend Dr. Peter Gratale.  He is nothing short of a genius.  I subscribe to his blog and I always learn something... or get a good laugh.  His routine go from basic to advanced, all well explained and delivered in short bites.

http://powercentering.com/blog/

For the avid/advanced exercisers I recommend Mark Verstegen.  Lots of clips here:

http://www.coreperformance.com/daily/the-performance-life/

Have more fun now that you have more energy!

Dr. Jean-Marc

Near Perfect Minute #36

Copper in your vitamins, copper in the water... all bad.

Near Perfect Minute #35

Happy Anniversary to us!

Special hours this week: Normal hours until Wed 2-16-11, noon.  Then closed until Wed 2-23-11 at 8AM!

The numbers:  Lost 12 lbs total.  117.5 inches.  Remember, I started at 130.75.

Check out our Slak Chiro Facebook page and look for the post by Susan.  Love it :-)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Slak-Chiropractic-Group/202089032827?sk=wall&filter=12

Dr. Jean-Marc

Near Perfect Minute #34

Yes, the sun is shining on me!  Today, I hammer high fructose corn syrup.  And I hope that Spring is coming soon because that sweater is starting to look really big on me ;-)




I find it ironic that you will pay almost 3 times more for the imported Coke.  Pictures from Costco this week.

Coke Made in USA: $ 0.29 per can

Coke Made in Mexico: $ 0.79 per bottle

Why is that?  Simple: your taxes are used to subsidize farmers into growing corn.  Then something has to be done with that artificially low priced corn.  Enter high fructose corn syrup!  Because your tax dollars already paid the farmer for the corn, it can be sold really cheap to the chemical plants.  In turn that makes it much cheaper for Coca-Cola to make Coke syrup.

So here is the cost/benefit outcome of this insane use of your tax dollars:

• Cost: obesity in epidemic proportions, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, trillions in health care costs...
• Benefits: cheap Coke!

If you're like me, you'll have a problem with that.  The most immediate way to act on this is to refuse to buy anything that contains high fructose corn syrup.  Costco is smelling a profit opportunity.  Smart people.

Dr. Jean-Marc

PS: No, this does not mean that you should drink ANY Coke.

Near Perfect Minute #32

Today's Near Perfect Minute covers a key aspect of a weight loss program that targets fat deposits.  I want to lose fat, not muscle or water.  So I am very particular about how I lose weight and I perform simple body measurements to track my progress.  This week, I lost another 2lbs.  No big deal.  But at the same time, I also shrank 2.5 inches.

For all of you who are tracking, I am down 10lbs and I have gone from 130.75 inches to 122.  By contrasting the relatively modest weight loss with the significant size loss, I know that my body composition is shifting.  I have less space-filling fat and more muscles.  I like that!

By the way, even with the super cold weather and all the snow storms, I still made it to the gym 6 times this week.  How are you doing with your exercise regimen?

Options:  Other numbers would be good to track also.  If you have access to a high end body fat analyzer, that is great.  Some blood tests would be neat also.  I am particularly interested in triglycerides level.

Thanks for the feedback and keep sending me news of your progress!  It's fun to do it together!

Dr. Jean-Marc

Near Perfect Minute #31

Yoohoo!  Another pound gone and my number went from 125, 4 days ago to 124.5 inches today!  And I have been snowed in away from the gym several times and less than strict on the food side.

Thanks to those of you who are playing and sending me your numbers.  Very impressive!

More next week!

Near Perfect Minute #26

Inflammation is at the root of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, arthritis, Alzheimer's, auto immune diseases and more.  Today, I start a series of Near Perfect Minutes that will explore where inflammation comes from and what you can do about it.

First, and because I do not want to talk about food at this time of year, it is important to realize that subluxations of the spine both create inflammation and, this is crucial, choke your body's ability to respond properly.  So first step, most important and fundamental:  get adjusted regularly!

Dr. Jean-Marc

Click on the video to watch.

Near Perfect Minute #25

That's a lot of testimonials on that wall behind me!  Thank you!

Today's NP Minute is a quick exercise demo to help you relax during this hectic time of year.  Enjoy!

Dr. Jean-Marc

Near Perfect Minute #23

Happy Thanksgiving!

An attitude of gratitude goes a long way towards preventing subluxations and promoting happiness!

Thank you to all our patients who donated food for the Bedford Food Pantry!

See you next week!

Video is 1minute 12 seconds short.

Wellness Minute # 21

Hangovers are the result of chemical toxicity overloading our body's ability to function properly.
To adapt in the short term, subluxations happen.  So could adjustments help recover quicker or is it just chemical and it'll take however long it takes to feel better?  
Well, it's all in the timing.  If you are still intoxicated, your body probably needs the subluxation as an adaptive tool.
But after that, it's all improved function.  And that usually means feeling better!  Here is the story:




Dr.Jean-Marc

No-Flu Season

The flu season hoopla is about to start.  So, let me be first!  Before Big Pharma's marketing machine reaches too many of your brain cells.

Don't get the vaccine.  Don't let your friends get the vaccine.  Don't let your kids get the vaccine.  Don't let your parents get the vaccine.  I am making myself clear?

Do get adjusted, because it makes your body respond better.  Do eat well, fruits and veggies.  Do avoid sugar and processed foods (anything you don't prepare or know who made it).  Do exercise because it improves immune function.  Do get the amount of sleep you need, make sure you put yourself first.  Do control stress because the world will not change thanks to you worrying about it.  Do your best every waking minute and discover your inner greatness.

More Health, Less Stress, More Fun

Dr. Jean-Marc