CHOICES NEWSLETTER

March 27, 2008

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Why do a spring body cleansing or Detox?

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Consider this:

  • According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, more than 4 billion pounds of chemicals were released into the ground in 2000.
  • Several thousand food additives are intentionally added to our food supply, and thousands more slip into our food supply unintentionally during harvesting, processing, or packaging.
  • Over 400 pesticides and herbicides are currently licensed for use on food crops,
  • Our exposure to toxins is increased by eating a diet high in processed foods and fats, drinking tap water, excessive consumption of caffeine and alcohol, use of tobacco, recreational drugs and medications, also by underlying body weaknesses such as liver, kidney and intestinal dysfunction.
  • Extensive research shows that it is not a question of if we are carrying a burden of these toxins, but rather how much and to what extent they affect our health. Common symptoms of toxin buildup (toxicity) include headaches, muscular aches and pains, fatigue, and chemical sensitivities.

Even more to consider:

There is the immunological, neurological and endocrine toxicity that is associated with asthma, allergies, skin disorders, cancer and chronic infections as well as cognition and mood disorders, reproduction, menstruation, libido, stress and glucose regulation.

We Can Help

Modern science has taught us that the detoxification process is heavily nutrient-dependent. Adequate nutrition is essential. We will provide you with a scientifically designed and clinically proven advanced Detox program to help your body rid itself of harmful toxins safely. Our program will provide step by step simple dietary guide lines in combination with a complete and nutritionally balanced beverage.

Feel Great in 08!

Express 10 Day Supervised Detox By Gutrich Chiropractic and Naprapathy

Chiropractic physicians Dr Mindy Cramer and Dr Janet Gutrich and staff will be leading you through 2 group sessions starting April 7th finishing April 17th 7-8:30 pm. Including: Before and after BIA, Bioimpedance Analysis, symptoms questionnaire, weigh in and to enhance your experience, specific movement and breathing exercises to improve elimination of toxins and well being. During that week we will also provide:
* 1 massage
* 2 chiropractic sessions including exam and treatment
* UltraClear Plus and /or Ultrameal required
* Total Value $700 Cost $495.
* Sign up before April 7th to receive 10% off.

1425 W. Diversey, Chicago - Corner of Diversey & Janssen - 773.472.0700

Low Back Pain Running Shoe Connection

Low back pain will affect 80% of the population at some point in time. Proper footwear can potentially prevent, reduce and/or treat mechanical factors associated with low back pain.

There are two main dysfunctions in the foot; over-pronation or under-pronation. Over-pronation is when the middle arch of the foot has flattened and causes your lower kinetic chain (thigh, leg and foot) to rotate inwards and your pelvis tilts anterior. Anterior pelvic tilt increases weight bearing on the low back. When the loads become excessive, inflammation and pain typically result. Usually those that over-pronate will have a flexible flatter foot. A shoe that is too flexible or flexes at a point other than where the toes meet the foot, or doesn’t have enough support medially will lend the person more vulnerable to problems in the knees and back.

Under-pronation, or generally having a high arch, increases the transmission of ground contact forces up into the spine. Under-pronators tend to have a more locked foot. Shoes that are rigid and lack appropriate shock absorption will lend that person to injuries of force impact.

The biomechanical control features of the shoe must match the biomechanical attributes of the person. If they are not, torsional strain and impaired shock absorption will alter body mechanics that will ultimately lead to low back pain.

Gutrich Chiropractic offers custom made orthotics that can fit in any shoe to help match your foot with your shoe!