Friday, June 4, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Horsing Around
This article appeared on the front page of the Boston Globe a couple of days ago. Sweet.
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/articles/2010/05/21/for_animals_an_adjustment/
Dr. Jean-Marc
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/articles/2010/05/21/for_animals_an_adjustment/
Dr. Jean-Marc
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
High Fructose Corn Syrup Will Kill You
Check out this story out of Princeton University.
High Fructose Corn Syrup, just don't have any.
Dr. Jean-Marc
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Food Revolution
Check this out. Jaimie Oliver, celebrity chef, of all people. He is nailing it. I really admire that.
Check out the video from TED.
See you for your life transforming adjustment!
Dr. Jean-Marc
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Chinese Fluoride in Your Water?
Fluoride
First, here is the link: http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/22814488/detail.html
It is my opinion that fluoride is a poison that has no place in our water supply. Now the issue is compounded by possibly tainted Chinese origin. China has worked long and hard to earn the reputation of using poor quality and dangerous to your health ingredients. I see no reason to believe this would be any different.
Solution: get a reverse osmosis water filtration system. I just got a new one from Costco (not made in China I hope).
Dr. Jean-Marc
Monday, March 15, 2010
Subluxations Ruin Your Body
Falling Apart Doesn't Have To Be Painful
During my weekly scientific literature review (keeping up-to-date is work) I ran across an intriguing reference to a 1980 article. I have seen this article referenced numerous times, so I decided to look it up. It was published in the prestigious Spine Journal, vol. 5, number 2 and written by “pain guru” Gunn (he literally wrote the book on the neurology of pain).
Straight to the juicy parts: Gunn describes how trauma to a healthy nerve is usually painless. But significant problems arise over time. The nerve acquires a quality called “denervation supersensitivity” that modifies the signals your body sends to the brain and scrambles the signals the brain sends to the body. Worse, the presence of pain or the intensity of pain is unrelated to the degree of damage. You could be falling into ruin without even knowing it until massive problems are present.
What it means to you: Painless spinal trauma (like a desk job, sleeping wrong...) causes nerve conduction disruption that can have devastating long-term effects on your glands and organs. Therefore, it is essential to have your spine checked by your chiropractor on a regular basis to correct the problem in order to maintain health, function and wellbeing. And if the spinal trauma actually was painful at the time, run, don’t walk to the chiropractor, because your central nervous system functions are compromised and you are starting to fall apart!
See you soon for your essential-for-a-long-healthy-life check-up.
Dr. Jean-Marc
Prespondylosis and some pain syndromes following denervation supersensitivity. CC Gunn. Spine, vol.2, number 2, March/April 1980
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Neck Misalignment Hurt Your Heart
An article published in a journal that is the sure cure to insomnia describes in detail (and I mean detail) the link and pathogenesis of heart disease from upper cervical subluxations.
They even mention specifically that this neurochemical pathway explains why studies have shown that chiropractic adjustments help lower blood pressure.
In plain English: neck subluxations alter brain function leading to heart problems; and chiropractic adjustments are a uniquely effective way to restore optimal function and health.
Chiropractic really keeps you ticking!
Dr. Jean-Marc
Friday, October 23, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Student Survival Tool Kit
If it's good for my son, it's probably good for you too.
As Alain was preparing to go away to college, I assembled a kit of vitamins and supplements for him to take. I realized that the number had to be minimal and instructions laid out simply. Yet, I wanted to cover as much ground as possible.
The goal here is to promote general health and wellness. I identified some of the challenges a student might encounter. Therefore, the supplements had to effectively deal with the destructive impact of stress, erratic sleep patterns, possible toxins. They also must prime the immune systems.
So I came up with a short list of supplements and an equally short user's manual. Since everyone who hears of this "tool kit" wants to have it, I am posting it here for all to enjoy and benefit from.
Alain’s Supplements:
Since I want Alain to have the best, cleanest products, I carefully selected the brands of each of these products. The first 3 and the multi are from Nutri-West. OPC is the brand name. Call my office to order any of these . Sabadil and Arnica Montana are homeopathics from Boiron and can be found at Whole Foods and better health food stores..
Dr. Jean-Marc
As Alain was preparing to go away to college, I assembled a kit of vitamins and supplements for him to take. I realized that the number had to be minimal and instructions laid out simply. Yet, I wanted to cover as much ground as possible.
The goal here is to promote general health and wellness. I identified some of the challenges a student might encounter. Therefore, the supplements had to effectively deal with the destructive impact of stress, erratic sleep patterns, possible toxins. They also must prime the immune systems.
So I came up with a short list of supplements and an equally short user's manual. Since everyone who hears of this "tool kit" wants to have it, I am posting it here for all to enjoy and benefit from.
Alain’s Supplements:
- Omega 3. Take 2 daily
- Co-Factors. Take 1 with omega 3.
- Complete Glutathione or NAC. Take 2 when you want to cleanse toxins, after strenuous exercise, lack of sleep. PRN.
- OPC Pinegold. Immune booster. Take 2 when you feel that you are coming down with something. Take 2 every 1-2 hours if you are sick.
- Arnica. Melt 2 pellets under tongue after physical trauma. Every hour for up to 24 hours.
- Sabadil. Allergies. PRN.
- Multi. Take 1-2 daily.
Since I want Alain to have the best, cleanest products, I carefully selected the brands of each of these products. The first 3 and the multi are from Nutri-West. OPC is the brand name. Call my office to order any of these . Sabadil and Arnica Montana are homeopathics from Boiron and can be found at Whole Foods and better health food stores..
Dr. Jean-Marc
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Health Care Cost up 131%
BE Healthy!
When I see these numbers, I get more and more convinced that shuffling who pays for health care is not the answer. Isn't it time to actually BE healthy?
This is a quote from Dr. Gerry Clum, President of Life Chiropractic College West.
"Mid-September also brings us an annual report from the Kaiser Family Foundation on the cost of health care insurance in the United States. In the past year, premiums have risen 5% and, in the past decade, they have risen 131%. This is in contrast to an increase in wages over the past decade of 38% and an inflation rate of 28% for the period. This means health care costs rose at a rate 4.67 times as great as inflation. Some other numbers from the KFF folks...if family coverage increases at a rate of 6.1%, as anticipated, by 2019, the annual cost of the average family's health care insurance will be $24,000...this year, the average individual cost was $4,824 and the average family cost was $13,375...60% of employers provide coverage, down from 66% a decade ago...more than 40% of employers indicated they would be shifting more health insurance cost to the employee...on average, employers pay 74% of the cost of family coverage. The full report from the Kaiser Family Foundation can be found at www.kff.org."
I know from personal experience that MA cost are substantially higher. Now you know why the family budget just doesn't allow as nice a car or as exotic a vacation as it used to. But for some, it is cutting into healthful endeavors like a gym membership, unprocessed food, stress reducing activities. It is fascinating to see how rising health care cost has become a clear cause of poorer health. More on that in a later post...
Dr. Jean-Marc
When I see these numbers, I get more and more convinced that shuffling who pays for health care is not the answer. Isn't it time to actually BE healthy?
This is a quote from Dr. Gerry Clum, President of Life Chiropractic College West.
"Mid-September also brings us an annual report from the Kaiser Family Foundation on the cost of health care insurance in the United States. In the past year, premiums have risen 5% and, in the past decade, they have risen 131%. This is in contrast to an increase in wages over the past decade of 38% and an inflation rate of 28% for the period. This means health care costs rose at a rate 4.67 times as great as inflation. Some other numbers from the KFF folks...if family coverage increases at a rate of 6.1%, as anticipated, by 2019, the annual cost of the average family's health care insurance will be $24,000...this year, the average individual cost was $4,824 and the average family cost was $13,375...60% of employers provide coverage, down from 66% a decade ago...more than 40% of employers indicated they would be shifting more health insurance cost to the employee...on average, employers pay 74% of the cost of family coverage. The full report from the Kaiser Family Foundation can be found at www.kff.org."
I know from personal experience that MA cost are substantially higher. Now you know why the family budget just doesn't allow as nice a car or as exotic a vacation as it used to. But for some, it is cutting into healthful endeavors like a gym membership, unprocessed food, stress reducing activities. It is fascinating to see how rising health care cost has become a clear cause of poorer health. More on that in a later post...
Dr. Jean-Marc
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
School on Wheels
Thanks to your generosity, our School on Wheels donation program was a great success. Thank you for all your donations of school supplies for Massachusetts homeless kids. Our school bus boxes were overflowing with backpacks (like the cute Hello Kitty you can see my patient Marie and me trying on), pens, pads, folders, binders, notebooks, pencils, staplers, rulers...A big thank you to all of you who participated and donated generously!
Dr. Jean-Marc
Friday, February 20, 2009
Fast Food
Just Having the Fast Food Nearby Increases Stroke Risk!
This is a fun study. Essentially, they found a link between living close to fast food joints and the risk of stroke. For every fast food store nearby, your risk of stroke goes up 1%.
No word regarding what happens if you actually eat there...
http://www.ireallyshouldstudy.com/health/2009/02/20/would-you-like-a-stroke-with-that/
Enjoy!
Dr. Jean-Marc
This is a fun study. Essentially, they found a link between living close to fast food joints and the risk of stroke. For every fast food store nearby, your risk of stroke goes up 1%.
No word regarding what happens if you actually eat there...
http://www.ireallyshouldstudy.com/health/2009/02/20/would-you-like-a-stroke-with-that/
Enjoy!
Dr. Jean-Marc
Monday, February 16, 2009
Fruit Drinks and Diabetes
High Fructose Corn Syrup Strikes Again
OK, you know how bothered I am about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). A study recently published in the Archives of Internal Medicine drives the point home.
It also tells us that fruit drinks should be avoided. No more juice boxes for your kids!
Lets jump to the results of this study done over a 6 years period following 43,960 subjects. (This is the best and most difficult type of study-long term and lots of people to track)
After adjustment for confounding factors (diet), your risk of developing type 2 diabetes goes up 24% if you drink 2 sweetened (HFCS) drinks per day. Your risk of developing type 2 diabetes goes up 31% if you drink 2 fruit drinks per day.
So... by now you probably figured out that sodas are bad for you. But really, juice boxes and sports drink are just as harmful.
If you have kids, the effect will be magnified. It is never appropriate to routinely consume sodas, fruit drinks and sports drinks.
I'll leave you with a quote for the article that nails the HCFS coffin: "High fructose corn syrup, which is now the sweetener used in soft drinks consumed in the US, appears to be particularly effective at promoting weight gain because of its adverse effect on insulin secretion and leptin release, leading to a reduction in the normal inhibitory effect on food intake". (emphasis mine).
The article abstract can be found here: http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/168/14/1487
Dr. Jean-Marc
OK, you know how bothered I am about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). A study recently published in the Archives of Internal Medicine drives the point home.
It also tells us that fruit drinks should be avoided. No more juice boxes for your kids!
Lets jump to the results of this study done over a 6 years period following 43,960 subjects. (This is the best and most difficult type of study-long term and lots of people to track)
After adjustment for confounding factors (diet), your risk of developing type 2 diabetes goes up 24% if you drink 2 sweetened (HFCS) drinks per day. Your risk of developing type 2 diabetes goes up 31% if you drink 2 fruit drinks per day.
So... by now you probably figured out that sodas are bad for you. But really, juice boxes and sports drink are just as harmful.
If you have kids, the effect will be magnified. It is never appropriate to routinely consume sodas, fruit drinks and sports drinks.
I'll leave you with a quote for the article that nails the HCFS coffin: "High fructose corn syrup, which is now the sweetener used in soft drinks consumed in the US, appears to be particularly effective at promoting weight gain because of its adverse effect on insulin secretion and leptin release, leading to a reduction in the normal inhibitory effect on food intake". (emphasis mine).
The article abstract can be found here: http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/168/14/1487
Dr. Jean-Marc
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Get the Facts about high fructose Corn Syrup
High Fructose Corn Syrup is a man-made chemical that should be avoided entirely.
Further problems were recently found as highlighted in this article.
That's the facts.
BTW: did you catch the spoof commercial on youtube? Of course it's in bad taste but it makes the point.
Have fun!
Dr. Jean-Marc
Further problems were recently found as highlighted in this article.
That's the facts.
BTW: did you catch the spoof commercial on youtube? Of course it's in bad taste but it makes the point.
Have fun!
Dr. Jean-Marc
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Pediatric Chiro
Nice USA Today article!
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/painter/2009-01-18-your-health_N.htm
Dr Linda is certified in pediatrics and the healing I have seen her do is just amazing.
Bring your kids, get their life force turned on!
Happy Inauguration Day!
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/painter/2009-01-18-your-health_N.htm
Dr Linda is certified in pediatrics and the healing I have seen her do is just amazing.
Bring your kids, get their life force turned on!
Happy Inauguration Day!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
We came back from France refreshed and energized. We are looking forward to 2009 to be a pivotal year in your ability to get the most out of your life; through chiropractic care.
While spending the New Year in France, I was reminded of a tradition that I had forgotten. I noticed how the New Year wishes go far beyond happy-healthy. I saw and heard everyone exchange thoughtful and lengthy wishes to each other. It was a display of care and love that I have seldom seen in an otherwise relatively rigid and non-demonstrative social code and I really enjoyed receiving these good wishes. So here is my wishes for you in this new year.
I wish you a happy New Year. One filled with warm relationships. May you give love freely every day and may you be aware of the love washed upon you by your friends, family and God. I wish you vibrant health. I wish that you feel better than good. I wish that you get to experience the wonder of your body; through healing or performance. I wish you an extraordinary journey through each day because they are a gift, each an opportunity to do it right and to improve. I wish you abundance beyond your wildest dreams. A year when not only all your needs are met, but one when you can spend time growing yourself and your relationships, try new things and see at least one miracle of nature every day. I also wish that you dream; dream big Dreams. And that they come true! I wish that the ones you care about give you the rewards you seek and acknowledge how important you are. I wish you peace and safety in all your endeavors. I wish that you participate in making our world a better place and feel good about it! Well, 2009 is already shaping out like the year to remember! I wish you an awesome New Year!
Dr. Jean-Marc
We came back from France refreshed and energized. We are looking forward to 2009 to be a pivotal year in your ability to get the most out of your life; through chiropractic care.
While spending the New Year in France, I was reminded of a tradition that I had forgotten. I noticed how the New Year wishes go far beyond happy-healthy. I saw and heard everyone exchange thoughtful and lengthy wishes to each other. It was a display of care and love that I have seldom seen in an otherwise relatively rigid and non-demonstrative social code and I really enjoyed receiving these good wishes. So here is my wishes for you in this new year.
I wish you a happy New Year. One filled with warm relationships. May you give love freely every day and may you be aware of the love washed upon you by your friends, family and God. I wish you vibrant health. I wish that you feel better than good. I wish that you get to experience the wonder of your body; through healing or performance. I wish you an extraordinary journey through each day because they are a gift, each an opportunity to do it right and to improve. I wish you abundance beyond your wildest dreams. A year when not only all your needs are met, but one when you can spend time growing yourself and your relationships, try new things and see at least one miracle of nature every day. I also wish that you dream; dream big Dreams. And that they come true! I wish that the ones you care about give you the rewards you seek and acknowledge how important you are. I wish you peace and safety in all your endeavors. I wish that you participate in making our world a better place and feel good about it! Well, 2009 is already shaping out like the year to remember! I wish you an awesome New Year!
Dr. Jean-Marc
Friday, December 5, 2008
Happiness is Contagious!
Happiness is contagious, come catch it at Slak Chiro!
This article just came out and essentially states that not only will you feel happier and better after seeing a happy person (like me) but the people you know will also be happier and even more wild, the people they know will feel the effect!
So if you want to really make the world a happier place, be happy! It spreads...
http://christakis.med.harvard.edu/pdfs/095.pdf
The author was interviewed on the radio. You'll find the link by clicking here.
Get adjusted, be happy, make the world better... Maybe it is that simple.
Dr. Jean-Marc
www.drslak.com
781-273-0099
This article just came out and essentially states that not only will you feel happier and better after seeing a happy person (like me) but the people you know will also be happier and even more wild, the people they know will feel the effect!
So if you want to really make the world a happier place, be happy! It spreads...
http://christakis.med.harvard.edu/pdfs/095.pdf
The author was interviewed on the radio. You'll find the link by clicking here.
Get adjusted, be happy, make the world better... Maybe it is that simple.
Dr. Jean-Marc
www.drslak.com
781-273-0099
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