CHOICES NEWSLETTER

April 19, 2006

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Putting Your Best Foot Forward

Background: A well-known principle in chiropractic and biomechanics is the Kinetic Chain Theory. This simply states that in a mobile system (the human body), all parts involved in motion are dependant on one another to the extent that, should one of the parts fail, it will have an adverse effect on all other parts in the chain. In other words, “the knee bone’s connected to the leg bone; the leg bones connected to the hip bone etc…”

Your feet have 3 crucial functions: they support the body; they help you move; and they protect your bones and soft tissues from damaging shock stress. Performing these three strenuous tasks day after day often leads to some type of foot and/or body problems. Common foot problems include pronation (fallen arches), plantar fasciitis(sole pain, especially in the morning), hallux valgus (deviated big toe), and heel spurs. If untreated, these problems can result in tired, achy feet. More significantly, owing to Kinetic Chain Theory, foot problems can lead to big problems in the ankles, knees, hips, pelvis, and all the way up the spine.

At G.C, we are trained to diagnose and treat most foot conditions – conservatively. -that means no surgery and no drugs. With foot-related conditions so prevalent, we are pleased to introduce an exciting new tool in diagnosing foot problems – The Associate™.

The Associate™

Using our exciting new tool, we will create a digital foot scan to determine which areas in your feet need help. We will also conduct a postural evaluation to assess the role of your foot position in your spinal and/or postural alignment. Based on this information, The Associate™ will generate a report that explains the results of your screening and suggests the best course of action in conjunction with your doctor’s plan. We may utilize manipulation of the foot, ankle or spine, physical therapy and/or rehabilitation exercises, or custom designed orthotic foot beds.

It’s Free!

Best of all, the entire screening and evaluation is entirely free. Call the office immediately if you have any foot conditions or if you’ve been suffering with aches or pains of any kind. Dr. Halliday has found that orthotic support and foot care has even helped with chronic headaches! Call today and put your best foot forward!

Limitations of the
“Drug Store” Supplements

Poor supplement quality is rampant in America. In fact, 95% of all herbs sold in stores are of such poor quality, they couldn’t heal anyone of even minor conditions, much less anything serious. Many cheap, poor quality supplements on the market contain contaminants, are made from poor quality materials, and/or do not even contain the actual amounts of the nutrients on the label. Quality control is poor or non-existent in the bargain brands. Check out the nutrition companies you use. Do they use independent testing from outside labs? Can they provide you with an assay that proves there is actually acidophilus in your probiotics? This information is readily available from reputable companies. If it isn’t, don’t buy it, and certainly don’t put it in your body. The most common reasons why there is such variance in quality are the following:
• Inaccurate identification of herbs
• Too little herbs used in preparing tinctures
• Synthetic chemicals added to herbs such as pesticides and unnecessary disinfecting chemicals such
as the cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide
• Use of chemically-laden herbs from Third World countries due to their very low cost
• Use of single herbs instead of the much stronger herbal formulas
• Poor herbal formulas designed by herbal company employees with very little training on the effects of
herbs and no clinical experience
• Vitamins and minerals not derived from naturally-occurring absorbable substances, but from isolated
chemicals manufactured by chemists in chemical laboratories
• NOTE: Many supplement companies are now owned by pharmaceutical companies to cash in on the
wellness craze
In addition, beware the “cut-rate” supplements. Cheap products tend to involve cheap manufacturing processes where producers skimp on some, or all, of the above. You may spend more money on quality supplements, but you will notice a difference in the way you feel and how your symptoms respond.
Count on your Doctors at G.C. We are extensively-trained in the recognition of symptoms and illness, and in recommending the ideal supplement for your needs. Simply call us if you have any questions.

What’s All The Fuss
About Holistic Care?

“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and emotional well-being. It is not merely the absence of disease or infirmary”. The purpose of chiropractic care is not only the relief of the symptom(s), as important as this may be to the patient, but also to treat the patient in their full complexity. That is, to recognize that back pain, neck pain, shoulder, hip, or knee pain, allergies, indigestion, and a host of other conditions, involve many of the body’s systems the nerves, muscles, bones, ligaments, and all the body’s organs. By focusing on all the body’s systems, we can put an end to pain and prevent future problems from occurring as well.
To treat the “whole person” is to provide (w)holistic care.