Dr. Shad Foster: January 2014

Friday, January 31, 2014

Chiropractic is for all ages.

Chiropractic is for all ages.

Day 5 of 10 Things most people don't know about chiropractic; 5. Chiropractic is for all ages. Many seniors aren’t aware of the benefits of chiropractic care which can help them not only with pain relief, but also increase range of motion, balance and coordination, and decrease joint degeneration. There’s no patient too young for chiropractic either! Chiropractors check infants moments after birth for misalignments of the upper vertebrae that may occur as a result of the birth process. In addition to supporting overall health and well-being, parents also take their children to chiropractors to encourage healthy brain and nervous system development, to assist with colic, asthma, allergies, bed-wetting and sleeping...Read More

Expectations

Expectations

Sometimes they can be a little out of focus..

Today I let the tension go !

Today I let the tension go !

Prolonged stress is never good for your health. It creates muscle tension that may lead to misalignments of your spine and pressure on your nerves.

Trust In Yourself By Never Lying To Yourself

Trust In Yourself By Never Lying To Yourself

Health should be everyone's #1 priority

Health should be everyone's #1 priority

Chiropractic is for all ages.

Chiropractic is for all ages.

Day 5 of 10 Things most people don't know about chiropractic; 5. Chiropractic is for all ages. Many seniors aren’t aware of the benefits of chiropractic care which can help them not only with pain relief, but also increase range of motion, balance and coordination, and decrease joint degeneration. There’s no patient too young for chiropractic either! Chiropractors check infants moments after birth for misalignments of the upper vertebrae that may occur as a result of the birth process. In addition to supporting overall health and well-being, parents also take their children to chiropractors to encourage healthy brain and nervous system development, to assist with colic, asthma, allergies, bed-wetting and sleeping...Read More

We know about more than your backbone!

We know about more than your backbone!

Day 6 of 10 Things most people don't know about chiropractic; 6. We know about more than your backbone! This surprises many people who had no idea that chiropractors give advice on nutrition, fitness, ergonomics and lifestyle, screen fo ... r conditions unrelated to the musculoskeletal system and refer out to other practitioners when necessary. Chiropractors are also able to complete specialties in other areas such as pediatrics, sports rehabilitation, neurology, clinical nutrition, and addictions and compulsive disorders. Other than particular specialties and the differences in learning to adjust and learning to prescribe medication, our training hours are not dissimilar from that of medical doctor....Read More

Invest In Yourself

Invest In Yourself

Healthy Superbowl Snacks

Healthy Superbowl Snacks

You don't have to let the Superbowl derail your diet. There's some great healthy snack ideas in this article: http://www.wholeliving.com/136374/football-food-makeover-healthier-super-bowl-recipes

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Exercise Sometimes Needs Motivation

Exercise Sometimes Needs Motivation

What Chiropractors Do

What Chiropractors Do

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Showcases...

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Showcases...

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) produces an ad series entitled: Champions of Chiropractic, which features more than 30 well-known celebrities and their chiropractors. Check out the ad with current paralympian world champion, Allison Jones, which has appeared in prominent publications nationwide.

Nature makes you HAPPY!

Nature makes you HAPPY!

Studies show that direct exposure to nature will elevate levels of serotonin which elevate ones feeling of happiness. Just 20 minutes of outdoor exposure a day will also boost energy levels and helps build a more resistance immune system. It was also found that if you cannot get outside and be with nature the simple act of imagining yourself outdoors or recalling an outdoor experience will also elevate mood. So next time you are stressed, irritated or angry try visualizing yourself sitting under a tree feeling the breeze on your face or at the beach watching a sunset. Before you know it your mood will likely be elevated.

Prescription for Happiness

Prescription for Happiness

On this gray winter day, here is your prescription for happiness...and remember to get adjusted regularly and take Vitamin D daily!

True words

True words

Health Defined

"The first wealth is health." Ralph Waldo Emerson

Health Defined

"The first wealth is health." Ralph Waldo Emerson

Health Defined

"The first wealth is health." Ralph Waldo Emerson

Health Defined

"The first wealth is health." Ralph Waldo Emerson

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Chiropractic Enhances The Body's Function

Chiropractic Enhances The Body's Function

One-Moment Meditation: "How to Meditate in a...

One-Moment Meditation: "How to Meditate in a...

Health Defined

"The first wealth is health." Ralph Waldo Emerson

Health Defined

"The first wealth is health." Ralph Waldo Emerson

You Can Do It!

You Can Do It!

Make it a priority to start your day off with exercise. You will get a burst of energy, burn calories all day long, and run into fewer scheduling conflicts. You can do it!

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Improve You Eating Habits With Organic

For a list of the "dirty dozen," foods you should always buy organic, click here: http://goo.gl/MYLWgG

Improve You Eating Habits With Organic

For a list of the "dirty dozen," foods you should always buy organic, click here: http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ALB00035/The-Dirty-Dozen-Foods-You-Should-Always-Buy-Organic.html

Get Your Diet Back On Track

Just in case you over indulged on candy, here are some healthy snack ideas.

Get Your Diet Back On Track

Just in case you over indulged on candy, here are some healthy snack ideas.

Connect All the Pieces with Chiropractic

Chiropractors put all the pieces together making your body function at an optimal level.

Connect All the Pieces with Chiropractic

Your body is formed by collection of pieces. When these pieces do not correlate with one another the body falters. Your brain, spine, tissue connection is the most imperative of all. Connect these pieces correctly so that your messages, thoughts, intuitions, and actions can be expressed to the best of your ability. Chiropractors put all the pieces together making your body function at an optimal level.

Amazing Feats of Chiropractic

Amazing Feats of Chiropractic

Strengthen your brain before and after concussion

Strengthen your brain before and after concussion

Post concussion has traditionally been a frustrating time for any athlete. Basically a recommendation of rest and no brain stimulation (video games, reading, TV, etc. . . ) until the athlete is cleared. And even then, step two is light aerobic exercise such as walking or stationary cycling, no resistance training or weight lifting.(1) For any competitive athlete, sitting around is paramount to torture. And often this can last up to 3 weeks post injury. Well, here’s some research from the Journal of Neurotrauma(2) that you can do to help strengthen your brain and speed your return to sport. It’s really quite simple. Supplement with omega 3, or as the researchers call it docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Typical recommendations...Read More

Chiropractic care for scoliosis

Chiropractic care for scoliosis

"Chiropractic treatment was associated with a reduction in the degree of curvature of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis", "after half a year of conventional medical treatment had failed to stop curve progression." J Alternative Complement Med. 2008 (Jul); 14 (6): 749–751

Drink Up Today!

Be kind to your body. Drink lots of water today!

Drink Up Today!

Be kind to your body. Drink lots of water today!

The 13 Winter Superfoods You Should Be Eating...

The 13 Winter Superfoods You Should Be Eating...

Just because the polar vortex is back, doesn't mean you can't have fresh produce. Believe it or not, some fruits and veggies are in their prime this time of year. Sharon Richter, RD walks us through some of the best picks and the tastiest ways to serve them. Read on for her top 13 of the season! 1. Chicories Kale may be getting all the attention lately, but let some chicories into your life now. Not only are they packed with flavor (and folate), they're also hearty and ideal...Read More

Eat Whole Foods & See Your Chiropractor

Eat Whole Foods & See Your Chiropractor

It's all in the Way you Choose to Look at it

It's all in the Way you Choose to Look at it

Ever been told by someone or even by your own self-talk, "It's impossible", about something you wish to accomplish or overcome? Choose to change the way you think, look at it and look at that word. Whatever it is, it's NOT "impossible", it's "I'mPossible". Now go do it!

Keep your body more aware!

Keep aware...

Keep your body more aware!

Chiropractic & the 2012 London Olympics

Chiropractic & the 2012 London Olympics

Would Grandma Know?

Eat whole, local, and fresh first!

Would Grandma Know?

Eat whole, local, and fresh first!

Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain?

Lower Back Pain

Improperly positioned monitors are a big source of back pain. The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) advises that you w ork with your doctor of chiropractic to ensure that your computer work station is ergonomically correct. You can also review these OSHA guidelines for setting up your work station: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ etools/ computerworkstations/

Monday, January 27, 2014

The Spine Stimulates The Brain

The Spine Stimulates The Brain

Chiropractic Saves

Chiropractic Saves

Did you know that besides being more cost-effective in treating back problems and headaches than traditional medical care, Chiropractic can also reduce hospitalizations and the need for pharmaceutical drugs?

Awaken the healing force within

Awaken the healing force within

There is a force within your body that knows how to keep you whole & healthy.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Insomnia

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Insomnia

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) estimates that as many as 500,000 Americans suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It is a syndrome that affects many, right here in the Nazareth community. MedicineNet.com defines Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as, “a debilitating and complex disorder characterized by profound fatigue of six months or longer duration that is not improved by bed rest and that may be worsened by physical or mental activity.” Chronic Fatigue patients come to us and say they get sick more often than normal, they are in a constant mental “fog”, they have muscle or joint pains such as of the knees/hips/shoulders, and/or they are not sleeping well. The National Sleep Foundation estimated in 2002 that...Read More

Movement Increases Rate Of Regenerating Brain...

Movement Increases Rate Of Regenerating Brain...

Exercise and Chiropractic help your brain more than you think.

Avoid Text Neck

Avoid Text Neck

Technology is great, but it can also be a pain in the neck. Read up on how to avoid those aches and pains caused by your electronics: http://www.yourback-health.com/lifestyle/text-neck/

Now you can take your community with you!

My favorite chiropractic website is now a mobile app!

Now you can take your community with you!

Going mobile is easy! Just open this link with your mobile device and install the FREE app: http://bit.ly/AmpLIFEiedApp

Burn More Fat

Who couldn't use more ways to burn fat? Give these a try!

Burn More Fat

Who couldn't use more ways to burn fat? Give these a try!

Benefits of Squash

Vegetables that are local and in season have more nutrients than those stored then shipped long distances.

Benefits of Squash

Squash is in season now, and vegetables that are local and in season have more nutrients than those stored then shipped long distances. Do you have a favorite squash recipe?

Who do you surround yourself with?

Who do you surround yourself with?

Who do you surround yourself with? It makes a difference!

Vitalistic Philosophy

How will chiropractic change your life?

Vitalistic Philosophy

Chiropractic Care Makes It Better

Add life to years and years to life with chiropractic!

Chiropractic Care Makes It Better

Add life to years and years to life with chiropractic!

Heal Thyself

Chiropractic removes interference so your body can heal itself.

Heal Thyself

Chiropractic removes interference so your body can heal itself.

Why Wait?

Babies should be checked for subluxations to allow them to grow to their full potential.

Why Wait?

Babies should be checked for subluxations to allow them to grow to their full potential.

Eating Healthy is SOOOO important.

Join the organic rebellion!

Eating Healthy is SOOOO important.

Join the organic rebellion!