Lose weight with a pill. Not a good idea

Oregano has a cousin called marjoram. Marjoram is an aromatic herb used in cooking and aroma therapy. The herb has a long history of being used as a folk medicine for stomach issues, upper respiratory infections and rheumatoid arthritis.

The CDC’s vaccine adverse event reporting system contains data that shows the covid-19 vaccine negatively effected eye health in a substantial number of recipients. The adverse event reporting system lists eye discomfort, bruising, numbness, retinal vascular occlusions, eye hemorrhage and eye migraines of reported conditions after receiving the vaccine.  A systematic review of 49 studies found that most vascular events involving the eyes occurred after the first dose and were most common with the Pfizer and AstraZeneca shots.

Eating organic foods lowers your exposure to pesticides linked to cancer, damage to children’s IQ levels, neurobehavioral development and other health problems.  In addition, organically grown foods contain higher levels of healthy antioxidants and health fats then non-organic.  20,000 natural food stores in the USA and 3 out of 4 grocery stores sell organic foods.

The Hollywood weight loss craze involves using a drug, brand name Ozempic. The drug was originally intended to help diabetics improve blood sugar levels.  The drug Ozempic also know as Semiglutide and Wegovy is an expensive weight loss option costing $1,349.00 per month.  The drug is expected to bring the pharmaceutical industry more than $10 billion in annual sales.  Europe’s adverse reaction reporting system for medications found that this drug, now given for weight loss causes digestive disorders, poor kidney function and has been associated with cancer, pancreatitis and eye hemorrhaging.  Long term use may also lead to a fatal intestinal obstruction.

Recent research shows that taking a simple one-a-day multivitamins can improve memory loss that occurs with aging.  Research suggests that the multivitamin addresses underlying nutritional deficiencies in seniors.

Multivitamins contain choline, B vitamins, D, and magnesium which help brain function.  In addition, Omega 3 fats and probiotics that help with gut health contribute to memory improvements.

Very sad news, for every hour that you sit down, your life expectancy may decrease by 2 hours.  For comparison, every cigarette smoked reduces life expectancy by 11 minutes.  The body was designed for motion and even standing does not optimize your body’s function physiology.  It is extremely important to be moving.  The healthiest way to sit may be the most uncomfortable, as sitting cross legged will improve the range of motion in your hip joints.  It is suggested that those who work from a desk all day or couch potatoes get up every 30 minutes and move around.  Take a short walk around your office or a trip around the house.  If able, a minute or two of calisthenics like jumping jacks, free squats or sit-ups would be very beneficial and not only protect you from a declining life expectancy, but also loss weight by burning calories that would not be used due to the sitting.

A medical study published this year, 2023, found that vitamin D supplementation reduced cancer death by 12%.  The study also found that people who took vitamin D daily in doses as high as 5000 to 50,000 units a day had no adverse effects.  Previous research found that women who had vitamin D levels at or above 60 ng/ml had a 82% lower risk of breast cancer compared to women who had low levels of vitamin D.

Chiropractic and headaches.  The vast majority of headaches are caused by neck muscle tension.  This condition is called cervicogenic headaches.  Tight muscles in the neck from stress, poor sleeping habits, posture or neck strain cause the muscles to tighten and pull on the spinal bones in the neck.  This pulling or contracture, shifts the alignment of the cervical neck bones and creates an instability which then can cause nerve irritation, muscle imbalance and restriction of motion.  All three of these effects can lead to headaches. Your chiropractor will analyze the neck area using palpation, reflexes and muscle testing to determine the area of the spine that is causing the problem.  A very gentle spinal adjustment with the chiropractor’s hands or using hi-tech low force tapping instruments will correct the alignment, relax the muscles, reduce the nerve irritation and improve the headache condition.

Pregnancy Prenatal Chiropractic care info:  A prenatal chiropractor will have tables or pillows that allow you to lay face down comfortably without squishing the baby. The chiropractor will analyze your spine and nervous system to find the specific area to adjust in order to align the pelvis, balance the muscles and improve reproductive nerve flow to the baby.  The adjustment may be performed with the chiropractor’s hands or chiropractic specific tool.  Pregnant women should look for a chiropractor who is Webster Certified. This technique is specific to pregnant women, the technique addresses the pelvis in a three dimensional way, checking the bones, muscles, and ligaments to make sure your pelvis is aligned, creating optimal space for baby to develop properly.  Pregnancy care is a vital part of having a health pregnancy and pregnancy trained chiropractors should be a part of your pregnancy care team.  To find a Webster certified chiropractor, visit www.icpa4kids.org.

Author

Dr J. Zimmerman, Chiropractor Dr. Zimmerman is a practicing chiropractor from Galloway, NJ with 30 years of chiropractic practice.