Why you should not be eating artificial sweeteners!

Splenda (sucralose) may lower immune system function according to research at the Francis Crick Institute in London, England.  Sucralose lowered activation of immune system T cells which are important in bacterial infection and cancer response.  Past studies have shown that sucralose disrupts the gut microbiome., harms heart health and causes metabolic dysfunction. This is more evidence adding to the case of not using artificial sweeteners in foods or drinks.  Sucralose is basically chlorinated sugar.  Aspartame, the active ingredient in Nutrasweet is a proven neuro toxin and consumption can cause symptoms that mimic multiple sclerosis.  Any processed food that advertises itself as low calorie, diet, sugar free will have these harmful artificial sweeteners in the ingredient list.  The only alternative to zero calorie artificial sweeteners are the all natural zero calorie sweeteners which include Stevia and Monk Fruit sugar.

Getting quality sleep and enough sleep is the single most effective thing you can do to reset your brain and body and energize your health on a daily basis.  Lack of sleep increases your risk of chronic diseases like dementia, cancer, diabetes, heart disease and obesity. The World Health Organization has labeled shift work as a “probable human carcinogen”  because of the disruption of the sleep rhythm cycles. Lack of sleep lowers the amount of cancer fighting cells by 70%.   Extreme deprivation can cause delusions, hallucinations, irrational behaviors.  Your brain will actually go to sleep while you are awake and you experience dreams.

Californian lawmakers are in the process of trying to ban five toxic chemicals that are used in many of our processed foods.  These ingredients include titanium dioxide, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, red dye no. 3 and propylparaben.  These chemicals are estrogen disrupters, lower sperm count and are known to cause cancer in animals and humans.  They disrupt the gut  microbiome, damage the central nervous system, cause loss of memory and muscle coordination.  If the bill passes the sale and manufacturing of products containing these ingredients would be prohibited.  Here is a very short list of the poisoned foods:  Sour Patch Kids, jellybeans, Pez candy, Campbells Soup, Trident sugar free gum to name a few.  Also, everyday condiments contain a lot of these chemicals.  A close look at the label will reveal these harmful ingredients.  Another reason why buying organic is the right choice.

Exposure to air pollution from sources like traffic and heavy industry during pregnancy has been linked to reduced lung function in children.  Research published in Environmental Epidemiology, looked at 198 pairs of mothers and their children in Boston and estimated the amount of air pollution the mothers were exposed to during pregnancy, then measured the children’s lung function when they were around six years old.

The study found that exposure to higher levels of air pollution during pregnancy was linked to lower lung function when kids reached age six.

Pregnancy / Prenatal Chiropractic Info:  There are many hormonal and physical / structural  changes you’ll experience during your pregnancy. Some of these changes will have an impact on your posture and comfort. As your baby grows, develops and becomes heavier, your center of gravity shifts, and your posture adjusts accordingly. These shifts that occur can lead to a misaligned spine and pelvis.  A protruding abdomen can result in an increased curve of your back as well as changes to your posture which can increase discomfort during pregnancy. In addition, the pelvis changes position as your body prepares for labor and gets closer to your due date.  Regular visits to a chiropractor during your pregnancy can address these issues. One collaborative chiropractic and medical research paper showed that 75 percent of pregnant chiropractic care patients reported relief from discomfort, aches and pain. Plus, pregnancy adjustments designed to re-establish balance and alignment to your pelvis and spine will do more than just make you feel better. The spinal adjustments during pregnancy optimize nerve flow to the reproductive organs which is beneficial for the developing baby.

Health First Chiropractic Clinics with chiropractors Dr. J. Zimmerman and Dr. JC Carr is a chiropractic clinic based in the Smithville section of Galloway, NJ with a satellite clinic in Northfield, NJ. Providing full chiropractic services specializing in pregnancy care, pediatric care of children, sports injuries, concussion management and traditional chiropractic care for neck pain, headaches, lower back pain and sciatica.  If you are looking for a chiropractor that can provide quality, specialized chiropractic care in the Smithville section of Galloway or in the Northfield area, Health First Chiropractic Clinics is for you.

Health First Chiropractic Clinics with chiropractors Dr. J. Zimmerman and Dr. JC Carr is a chiropractic clinic based in the Smithville section of Galloway, NJ with a satellite clinic in Northfield, NJ. Providing full chiropractic services specializing in pregnancy care, pediatric care of children, sports injuries, concussion management and traditional chiropractic care for neck pain, headaches, lower back pain and sciatica.  If you are looking for a chiropractor that can provide quality, specialized chiropractic care in the Smithville section of Galloway or in the Northfield area, Health First Chiropractic Clinics is for you.

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