Natural Approaches to Pain and Inflammation

Did you know that annually, 70 million prescriptions are written for NSAID's (non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs)and more than 30 billion (!) NSAID's are sold over-the-counter in the US!?!

Whoa! Let me say that again.... 30 BILLION are sold every year!

Did you also know that the conservative estimate number of hospitalizations in the US for serious GI complications from NSAID use is at least 103,000 per year with direct costs exceeding $2 billion? And that there are more deaths annually related to NSAID use than AIDS-related deaths?

Basically, the consequences of NSAID-induced GI problems include anemia, hospitalization, and DEATH! And that NSAID usage also causes "Leaky Gut Syndrome" even after being on them for a short period of time (weeks).

This is right out of the Journal of Rheumatology 1991, The Journal of the American Pharmacological Association 1996, and Lancet 1984! Do you think the number of people taking NSAID's has gone up or down since the 90's? My guess would be up.

How about we look at something different, because doing the same thing over and over is insanity!

Imbalance of Essential Fatty Acids (Omega 3 and 6) is one of the major causes of chronic pain and inflammation. Some common signs of EFA imbalance are:

• bumps on the back of the upper arms
• red, scaly, eczematoid dermatitis
• excess thirst with or without excess urination
• brittle nails
• slow wound healing
• numbness and tingling of the extremities
• impaired immune system function
• frequent infections
• mood swings, depression
• senile dementia
• post-viral fatigue

The best way to get your EFA's in balance is to have a diet high in Omega-3 including eating salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines, other cold water fish, flaxseed, green leafy vegetables, and walnuts.

Supplementing with Omega-3 is also important. Tuna Omega 3 from Standard Process or Omega Sufficiency from Innate Choice are our two favorites. Check 'em out:

http://www.innatechoice.com/

http://www.standardprocess.com/display/StandardProcessCatalog.spi?ID=721

One of the best products that I've ever seen for natural pain and inflammation handling is Boswellia Complex from Standard Process. This product is great for those who have inflammation associated with Osteoarthritis, Gouty Arthritis, Asthma, Rheumatism, Juvenile Arthritis, and Brain Tumors. Boswellia has been highly studied and proven successful in many journals (Phytomedicine, 2003; Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, 2004; Plantas Medicinales, 2004 to name a few). Check it out:

http://www.standardprocess.com/display/MediHerbCatalog.spi?ID=177

There are many other products like St. John's Wort, Cramplex tablets, Chlorophyll perles, Magnesium Lactate, and Black Current Seed oil which are also great.

Listen to a patient tell you about her experience with Molski Chiropractic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CJvEUgzE5E

We want to help you to get rid of your pain, but even more importantly is we want to help you to improve your body's overall function. We do that through some easy, gentle, state-of-the-art chiropractic care, foundational nutrition support, exercise, and mental/emotional empowerment.

We look forward to serving you. If you've never been to us, we're looking forward to meeting you and here's a simple way to get started:

http://www.molskichiropractic.com/doctor/chiropractor/49L/mckinney-chiropractor/new-patient-special.htm

Talk at ya on our next download!

Dr. Todd A. Molski
www.molskichiropractic.com
972-542-3300

Your Core Nutritional Principles

Nutritional needs today are very confusing. "No artificial sweeteners" or how about "Organic" or even worse "Natural"!!! What does that mean? It's so confusing. So, let's define nutrition:

nu-tri-tion n. (from dictionary.com)

1. The process of nourishing or being nourished, especially the process by which a living organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and for replacement of tissues.
2. The science or study that deals with food and nourishment, especially in humans.
3. A source of nourishment; food.

What do all three definitions have in common? That's right.... FOOD!

This is a great quote from Judith DeCava, CCN, LNC out of "Nutrition News and Views" Vol 3, No3:

"Nature does not produce vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, or any other food components in concentrated or segregated forms, but merges and blends them - synchronizes them - for the body's needs."

Food, natural in it's form, raw, is the best source of nutrition.

From Patrick Quillan, PhD Sept 2002 American Journal of Natural Medicine:
"The assumption that human technology could improve on the wisdom of Nature has become a primary cause of disease in the modern world."

I was priviledged to recently study under Jay R. Robbins, DC, DACBN, CCN (a clinical nutritionist and chiropractor) from San Diego. This man is a master nutritionist and I was able to study with him for 16 hours this past weekend and what a treat it was!

He broke things down into some simple things that I wanted to quickly share with you. Disease = cellular malfunction and there are two causes: Deficiency and Toxicity. Deficient in the things needed to sustain life (think about this...could you be deficient in Love!?!) and/or toxic with things that cause problems (could your negative thoughts be toxic!?!). The triad of health is Emotional --- Structural --- Nutritional.

Nutritionally, we use a product line called Standard Process and let me tell you why:

1. The products are made from food, not synthetic chemicals
2. The chiropractic nutritional researchers I rely on have themselves relied on Standard Process
3. In a world in which nutrition companies come and go, Standard Process has been there from the beginning and continues to grow stronger than ever

During the time with Dr. Robbins I was able to take away some great objective tools to help my patients, to take out the guess-work of nutrition, and a spot-on, individualized nutritional examination that is done in about 3-5 minutes!

If you want help with nutrition, weight loss, digestion, heartburn, constipation, IBS, Chron's, GERD, arthritis, chronic pain, fatigue, hormone dysfunction, osteoporosis, cramping, etc. There is nutritional help! Simple, fast, and healthy! Nutritional therapy does not cure these things... just like chiropractic, it aids your body to do what God intended.... for you to be healthy!

Our patients can testify, click on the links to watch how it transformed their lives:

A Detox testimonial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoONT5CuxFg

Nutritional help with bad digestive issues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OblYxIFqzgg

Help with pain thru nutrition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8OA9xUH4cA

Go to our website for a special discount on your initial visit (normally $255) or nutritional visit (normally $105):
http://www.molskichiropractic.com/doctor/chiropractor/49L/mckinney-chiropractor/new-patient-special.htm

"Let thy food be thy medicine." Who said that? Bring a copy of this blog in with you on your next visit with the answer and you'll get half-off that visit.

See you soon!

Yours in Health,

Todd A. Molski, DC
www.molskichiropractic.com
972-542-3300

Quality Life in Stressful Times

Let me ask you a question: Do you believe that we are living in the most stressful times in over 25 years?

Maybe you've lost a job, got a pay cut, lost a bunch in the stock market, been hit with higher costs (grocery, gas, fun stuff), gas prices gone wild, loss of a loved one, taxes and insurance hikes, ouch! It all seems to be piling on in the last year.

Ever get to thinking about your stressful situation and start making up scenarios in your head!?! This could happen... I could say this... they could say that... Could've, Should've, Would've. We "should" all over ourselves!

Learning how to deal with stress better is our #1 priority at Molski Chiropractic. "How does popping your back help you deal with stress?" Some have asked me this. Quick answer: popping your back has nothing to do with relieving stress. Adjusting your spine to remove nerve interference has everything to do with relieving stress.

The nerve system is the master control system. We live our lives through our nervous system. You take in information from the environment through our senses. Our brain interprets that info, and we react. You see a smiling, precious little baby and you smile. Done through the nervous system. Kind of important, isn't it!?!

Wouldn't you want your nervous system working at its best, as often as it can, for the rest of your life? Of course you would!

Do you want disturbance in your nervous system affecting its ability to run your body? Do you want that for your kids?

Of course not!

Listen to one of the first things Valorie has to say about her chiropractic care:

Call us today about finding out if there are disturbances in your nervous system, your spouse, your kids! Make sure to not leave the kids at home. It's easier to deal with problems in children than in adults. Make an appointment today! 972-542-3300

Take this link to a special offer for you and your family if you've never seen a chiropractor or haven't been in for a while:

http://www.molskichiropractic.com/doctor/chiropractor/49L/mckinney-chiropractor/new-patient-special.htm

I look forward to helping you de-stress!

Yours in Health,

Todd A. Molski, D.C.

972-542-3300

www.molskichiropractic.com

A Whole New Light...

I came across this from a great chiropractic patient by the name of Bill Esteb. Bill has been a chiropractic patient for many, many years and has published books to the profession on chiropractic from a patients point of view. He's a tremendous asset to our profession and always has great insight.

Have you ever wondered what Rx really means?

The letter "R" is from the Latin meaning ‘recipe’ which in the context of a prescription means ‘Take thou this.’ The mark on the tail of the "R" is said to be from the astrological sign of Jupiter. At one time it was believed to precede a formula with the Jupiter’s sign, as a sort of invocation, would assure a favorable result. Moreover, according to astrologers, the period during the ascendancy of the planet Jupiter was thought to be a good time to gather herbs and concoct medicines. Kinda puts prescription medicines in a whole new light…

If that isn't enough to get you to wonder, what about the medical symbol? The Caduceus? What does that mean? Lots of interesting background on that, here's a tidbit for you...

"The Caduceus, it turns out, was a staff carried by the Greek god Hermes. Hermes is best known as the messenger of the gods, but he is also well known as the protector of liars, gamblers and thieves. He's also prominently known as the guide of the dead."
http://www.naturalnews.com/026504_medicine_Caduceus_western_medicine.html

And we wonder why medicine is what it is today.

Why don't we look at a more natural point of view. A view that states that you were born to be healthy, that you were given that by God. A view that states our body will do exactly what it's supposed to do if there is no interference with it. Removing that interference and showing you ways to deal with the stressors that cause interference, that is the conduit we need to allow God to do what He does best, protect and cherish you.

Just food for thought.

Todd A. Molski, D.C.
www.molskichiropractic.com

What's at Stake?

Did you know that almost half the population has a chronic disease? Did you know that chronic disease is the number one cause of death in the US? (http://www.fightchronicdisease.org/issues/about.cfm)

Well, maybe you did, maybe you didn't. Let's look at this, each and every person in the United States (that includes all the little babies out there, and it includes you too!) spends $6,700.00 per year on health care. That means a family of four has an average cost of $26.800.00 per year! Even more scary is that this number keeps rising every year.

I believe it was Einstein who said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. We keep going back to this insane medical system thinking it can save us. Well, it cannot. Medicine has a great place and they must stick to what they are good at, emergency care. If I get shot, stabbed, fall and break something, or get run over by a truck please, please, please take me to the hospital, give me some drugs, put me back together. They are great at that. When it comes to chronic disease, medicine does not have a good track record. It is now evident that conventional medicine is the leading cause of death in the US. http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2006/aug2006_report_death_01.htm

Chronic disease is caused by lifestyle issues. Medicine can't do anything to change a poor diet, get better exercise, think healthier thoughts. Drugs can't help those things. In fact, all drugs have a common theme... side effects. They are toxic substances and while they "help" in one area, they cause problems in other areas.

What's at stake? Our lives are at stake. Yours, mine, our kids, everyone. We must change the way we think and especially change the questions we ask. Medicine asks, "how do we get rid of (fill in the blank)?" Basically, your blood is low on some drug or you have too many body parts. As your wellness doctor and chiropractor the question that I pose is "how do we get you healthy?"

The only way to get healthy is to eat good foods, get great movement of your body, and think good loving thoughts. This done over and over, you have a much better chance at health than filling your body full of toxins and cutting out body parts that you "don't really need."

At my office and chiropractic offices around the world, this is what we do. We help to improve your health! How that's done, see my website: http://www.molskichiropractic.com/doctor/chiropractor/22S/chiropractic-McKinney/subluxation.htm

What's in it for you? Feeling better, which is always great, but even more important is a better quality of life. Growing old with dignity and grace. Not bound to a wheelchair or worse, in a care facility.

People ask "do I have to come for the rest of my life?" The answer is simply, no. People elect to come back because they understand what chiropractic is and what it does for their nervous system and health. Read this article on my website for more information: http://www.molskichiropractic.com/doctor/chiropractor/527S/chiropractic-McKinney/recieve-care-as-long-as-you-like.htm

As always I look forward to serving you.

Yours in Health,

Todd A. Molski, DC
www.molskichiropractic.com

Ear infections, asthma, children, and chiropractic

Parents, do you have a child or children that have recurrent ear infections? If so, read this. If not, you may know someone who does. Send them a link to this blog. You may be saving their kids lives.

Did you know that a child who takes one round of antibiotics in the first year of their life increases their rate of asthma one and a half times? If you think I'm lying or crazy, look where the information comes from. Web MD of all places! Click on this link to read the whole story: http://www.webmd.com/asthma/news/20070611/infants-ant-antibiotics-asthma-risk

How does a child get an ear infection? Ever ask that? Most people will say, the bug caused it. What an interesting comment that is and I get that all the time. Have you ever seen the news stories where they go to the grocery store and swab the cart? What shows up? You got it, E. coli, Strep, Staph, etc. etc. Why isn't everyone who went into that store sick? If bugs are pretty much everywhere, and they cause disease, why isn't everyone sick or even better, why isn't everyone dead!?!

Bugs (bacteria and virus) are opportunistic organisms. Meaning, they find an opportunity to get in when things aren't working so well. They prey on the weak part. So, the question must be, how do we keep from getting weak parts? Or, how do we stay healthy? This all starts with the system that controls everything in your body. The nervous system. And if you didn't know, chiropractors are nerve doctors. We work to keep interference away from the nervous system.

Chiropractors have been helping children for over 100 years to improve their health and rid them of ear infections and asthma. Here's a link to a cool article from HealthyChild.com. http://www.healthychild.com/chiropractic/chiropractic-for-chronic-ear-infections/

Lots of great information on kids can be found on my website:
http://www.molskichiropractic.com/doctor/chiropractor/308S/chiropractic-McKinney/asthma.htm

http://www.molskichiropractic.com/doctor/chiropractor/306S/chiropractic-McKinney/ear-infections.htm

Listen to a practice member talk about her child and his chronic, double ear infections:

If you have any questions about your child, feel free to email me any time. DrTodd@MolskiChiropractic.com

Remember: “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose holy curiosity.” Albert Einstein

Yours in Health,

Dr. Todd A. Molski

www.molskichiropractic.com

Lose Weight, Feel Great! 21 Days to Change Your Life!

"I'm sick of being sick!" I've heard that from many new patients. "I know if I lost some weight I'd feel better!" Heard that one too!

Have you said either of these or something similar in the past year, two years, five years? If you have, what's the hold up? Quit living below where you should be! Take control!

Taking control starts with what you put in your mouth. Remember, you are what you eat!?! What you eat actually becomes your "genuine replacement parts." Are you a Snickers? Or are you Broccoli? Are you a Big Mac? Or are you Wild Salmon?

The nutrition program that we use at our office is proven. Go to http://www.journalchiromed.com/article/S1556-3707(08)00078-3/abstract to see the clinical results. Don't read the whole article, it's boring. Go to the part that says Results. There's some statistical mumbo-jumbo there but I know you'll understand it. It's amazing!

I'm living proof of it. Having lost over 20 lbs doing three cleanses in the past two years, I can attest to it. My wife, she's nuts. She lost over 30 lbs! The weight falls off! Here's a video of a patient who went from a size 12 to a size 8 in just 21 days! Amazing!

Well, you may be asking how you can get involved, or how can I get more information? Great, you've taken the first step. We're going to have an informative class on the Standard Process 21 Day Purification and Weight Loss Program on Tuesday, February 16 at 6:30pm at the office.

To register, email me directly, drtodd@molskichiropractic.com or call us now to register! 972-542-3300. To get directions head to my website www.molskichiropractic.com. Limited seating is available. So register now! You do not have to be a current practice member to come.

Mark your calendar. Clear your schedule. Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 6:30pm! I look forward to helping you take control and change your life!

Dr. Molski

www.MolskiChiropractic.com

972-542-3300

P.S. We'll have some yummy samples there of what you can expect while on the program.

P.P.S Special discount rates are available only at this event!

Want to get better faster? Stay better longer? Read this!

I have many patients ask me "what can I do to help myself?" or "I've reached a plateau in my health, what can I do now?" If you have ever asked one of these questions or something like it, keep reading! If you just want to know how to live a wellness lifestyle, keep reading!

The first thing is to go to read my article on 16 Healthy Habits: http://www.molskichiropractic.com/doctor/chiropractor/97S/chiropractic-McKinney/16-healthy-habits.htm
You'll have to be a subscriber to the site to log on to this. It's free. So no worries. Just access to great information. If you are a practice member already and get our emails you should have no problem accessing the area. Just follow the prompts to put in your name and email address and poof! You are in!

I am sure out of the 16 Healthy Habits I list you'll find at least one that you could work on. I know that I continuously work on many of them!

Share the information with others. At the bottom of the page it says "Email a friend," just click it and it will send the article to someone you know may need that information.

Post any of your comments here on the blog. It's always fun to discuss ways for all of us to get healthy and stay healthy! I appreciate each one of you!

Dr. Molski
www.molskichiropractic.com

Chiropractic in 100 words

This is a piece right out of my website, www.molskichiropractic.com. It is probably the easiest way to know what a chiropractor does. Read and comment. I would love to hear your feedback.

Chiropractic in 100 words or less
Aches and pains are signs that your body isn’t working right.
Your brain, spinal cord and all your nerves control how your body works.
Physical, chemical or emotional stresses produce a defensive posture.
Muscles contract, locking spinal joints that pinch or irritate nearby nerves.
Lack of nervous system integrity sets the stage for disease and ill health.
A thorough examination helps chiropractors find these subluxations.
Applying a precise force to stuck spinal joints helps the body right itself.
Health usually returns as repeated visits restore nervous system integrity.
That’s why chiropractic care has helped millions get well and stay well.

Dr. Todd Molski
Molski Chiropractic
www.molskichiropractic.com