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Chronic Illness and Autoimmune Disorders.. Is There an Answer?
Do chronic illness and immunity problems plague you? You’re not alone. The answer to most problems lies within your body and it is my job to find the answer. The causes of chronic illness or autoimmune problems are pretty vast but here are just a few big factors: environment, toxins, diet, and stress. All the above cause our bodies to get on the wrong track or can cause it to get stuck. Over time, the stresses on your body build up and we end up with injuries or recurring pain. Injuries or pain is our body is trying to tell us what is wrong; we just need to listen to it!
After we find the source of your pain then we can work towards a solution. Chiropractic adjustments along with supplementation can help put your body back on the right path. Chiropractic adjustments permit the immune system to function more effectively which can aid in eliminating or reducing chronic illness, immunity problems and stress!
I would love to discuss in person what I can do to help resolve your recurring autoimmune or chronic illness.
Call my office today to set up an appointment and we’ll get you back on the right path!
(817)-488-4466
-Dr. Beights
Headache Help Available!
Headaches (especially migraines) are definitely a hassle but we can take an aspirin or some other product and hope the headache goes away…. but sometimes they don’t…. why? Your body is trying to tell you something. In general, your body will give a pain signal when something is off balance or not right. Your body might be having problems from diet, toxin build up, lack of sleep, stress levels, muscle tension in your cranium, misalignment of your head and/or neck or a long list of other possible issues.
What can I do about it? My chiropractic care can help pinpoint your problem. My chiropractic adjustments aid in improving the nervous system function and body immunity which can help eliminate the causes of the stress on your body that cause the pain. Basically, I help clear up the road map of your body and work with you to eliminate the things that are causing stress factors on your body be it toxins or other causes. Over time as we work together you may find your headaches or migraines have reduced in frequency or stopped all together. That’s the goal of my work, to put you on the right track. I believe if listen to our body and aid it in the journey we can eliminate pain naturally.
Treat the source of your problem and you’ll find the key to a pain free life. Give my office a call, I’d like to help you get pain free.
(817)-488-4466
-Dr. Beights
Hormone Doctor
Are your hormones driving and not you? Many people, men and women, experience varying degrees of problems with their hormone balance. We are also exposed to so many different external factors (before even taking into account internal problems) that can cause our hormone levels to change it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause. Hormone changes are also a part of life and sometimes our body just needs a little help to get things moving in the right direction.
Hormone changes can be the cause of your back pain, lack appetite or even mood swings. There are many natural and holistic approaches to help balance your hormone levels to help reduce or eliminate these issues that don’t necessarily include taking prescriptions the rest of your life. My patients have found that my natural wellness solutions help maintain their energy levels and regulate their bodies better than any other method they’ve tried.
Give my office a call today to set up an appointment and we’ll work together to solve this common life issue.
(817)-488-4466
Chiropractic Care is the New Alternative Medicine?
Some people think that chiropractors only help with back pain. While many chiropractors do help with back pain we also can help with many common problems that people don’t normally associate with chiropractors like: digestion, chronic illness, autoimmune disorders, cold and flu treatments and much more. The difference between chiropractic doctors and your typical general practitioner is we tend to focus on a natural approach your ailment with supplementations and adjustments versus prescriptions or expensive life changing surgeries.
While sometimes prescription drugs or surgeries are needed many times they’re not necessary. We believe that your body can heal itself with the right tools. Although advances in more traditional medicine have helped many people those traditional paths don’t always solve all our problems. Just treating the symptoms, like solving a headache with aspirin, without getting to the actual source of your pain over time is not good for the body. Pain is your body telling you something is wrong and without listening to it a problem goes without treatment. Pain can be caused by many factors, not just injuries. Toxins in the foods we eat today, for example, can cause pain like recurring headaches or migraines.
Think of your body’s nervous system as a highway system. You’ve seen what happens on our highways when a something is blocking the road, not only does it slow cars and trucks down, it also makes the road or path less effective to travel on. People even sometimes try taking different paths and sometimes even get stuck at a dead end road! Your nervous system is the road map for your entire body and functions in almost the same way. When your body’s “highway” is clear it works more effectively and your body operates better to handle your health. My care utilizes natural healing methods to make sure your “highway” operates at it’s peak efficiency. Our body knows how to heal itself all we need to do is give it the right tools to do the job. Regular chiropractic adjustments, natural supplementation, diet changes, and exercise can have significant impact on improving your body’s ability to heal itself. We also carry a full line of natural and homoeopathic remedies in our office to help with everything from headaches to cold relief, naturally.
You owe it to yourself before making life changing decisions like surgery or other permanent changes to explore all options available for treatment. After a few months you’ll will see how chiropractic care can aide your body in self healing. I invite you to call my office and set up an individual meeting to discuss your needs.
(817)-488-4466
-Dr. Beights
Back Pain
Some people believe that back pain has to be resolved with surgery; this is not always true. Surgery is not effective for all patients. Pain in your back and other areas can be caused by many factors and it doesn’t necessarily mean you must get surgery (even minimally invasive) to solve it.
Surgery can be a scary prospect because it makes permanent changes to your body. Many times patients will be faced with multiple surgeries beyond an initial surgery. For people with and without insurance this is an extremely expensive treatment path and has no guarantee it will work. It may even cause additional problems you never had to begin with.
My chiropractic work treats pain differently. I treat your pain with spinal adjustments. Pain (in all parts of your body) can be caused by subluxations, which occur when a spinal vertebra becomes misaligned and may compress or inhibit nerve function, resulting in pain. Adjustments involve applying pressure to a specific area to release the vertebra so it can freely align itself. The result is your spine is able to work correctly and the pain often goes away. I practice gentle adjusting techniques.
Many patients experience relief after only a few visits. My patients find this approach a more effective and safer method to long term pain relief instead of surgery or powerful drugs. There are additional health benefits of chiropractic adjustments that I can explain when you come in for your first visit.
I look forward to working with you and together we’ll resolve your problem!
Call Today to set up an appointment.
(817)-488-4466
-Dr. Beights
Chiropractic Can Help With Allergies?
Do you suffer from allergies? Have you tried the route of taking shots and injections and it doesn’t work well? Perhaps you’re tired of letting your allergies rule your life? Maybe you take allergy medicines but find that those come with their own set of side effects? Many people turn to chiropractic care to help relief their allergy symptoms.
By releasing stress on the nervous system, chiropractic adjustments permit the immune system to function more effectively-something all allergy sufferers need. A nervous system without stress functions more efficiently. When your nervous system is less stressed it can deal with problems like allergies better which can reduce or eliminate symptoms.
I correct a common spinal distortion that puts stress on your nervous system. Freed of nervous system stress, your body will work more effectively to neutralize the allergy-causing ailments in your environment or life.
We can also discuss your total life wellness and examine your body overall to determine additional steps, such as supplementation, that may aid in dealing with your allergies.
Having Allergies doesn’t mean you have to take pills or shots for the rest of your life! Learn from me how to deal with them naturally. Call Today!
(817)-488-4466
-Dr. Beights
What You Don’t Know You’re Eating Could Be Making You Sick!
It is well known that monosodium glutamate has severe side effects. It can poison your nervous system and cause things like headaches, tremors, mood swings, hives, heart palpitations, seizures and even death. It has been classified as a neuro-degenerative causing agent. Some neuro-degenerative diseases include Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease.
Do you know what to look for to avoid MSG in the foods you may be buying? Because MSG has been considered a preservative, it may not read “monosodium glutamate” on your labels. Know what to look for and you can avoid physical symptoms of neurotoxicity.
Here is a list of additives that ALWAYS contains MSG:
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Hydrolyzed Protein
Hydrolyzed Plant Protein
Plant Protein Extract
Sodium Caseinate
Calcium Caseinate
Yeast Extract
Textured Protein
Autolyzed Yeast
Hydrolyzed Oat Flour
Here is a list of additives that FREQUENTLY contain MSG:
Malt Extract
Malt Flavoring
Bouillon
Broth
Stock
Flavoring
Natural Flavoring
Seasoning
Spices
Here is a list that MAY contain MSG:
Carregeenan
Enzymes
Soy Protein Caseinate
Whey Protein Concentrate
Soy Protein Isolate
Make sure these “preservatives” aren’t in the foods you are eating and keep your nerves free flowing!
- Dr. Jennifer Beights
Swimming In Poison
Toxins are in the food you eat, the air you breathe and the clothes you wear. Your body does an amazing job of filtering out the toxins you are exposed to, but when is enough, enough? Everyone responds to toxins in a different manner but here are the most common symptoms of toxin overload:
* Enzyme dysfunction
* Altered metabolism
* Reproductive disorders
* Fatigue
* Headaches/generalized aches and pains
* Obesity
* Mental fog – many people may feel that they have “cobwebs in their brain” or experience increased forgetfulness or an overall feeling of being out of tune with their body
* Sugar cravings
* Muscle and vision problems
* Immune system depression
* Allergies/Asthma
* Endocrine disorders
* Chronic viral infections
* Less able to tolerate/handle stress
* Skin break-outs
Even if you aren’t exhibiting symptoms, I would suggest detoxing at least twice a year in order to make sure that your body is not holding on to unhelpful waste. Especially considering that a study in the British Medical Journal estimated that perhaps 75 percent of most cancers are caused by environmental and lifestyle factors, including exposure to chemicals. Another report, this one by the Columbia University School of Public Health, estimated that 95 percent of cancer is caused by diet and environmental toxicity. Wake up and smell the smog, People; it’s time to detox!
If you have never done any type of detoxification program, then I would suggest starting out by cleaning up your diet and environment.
1. Buy and eat organic produce and free-range, organic products as much as possible. This cuts back on the amount of pesticides, synthetic materials and unnatural hormones you will ingest. It also increases the amount of nutrients you take in which will help protect against what toxins you do come in contact with.
2. If you can’t avoid eating non-organic produce, wash your fruits and vegetable thoroughly. You can also remove the outer layer of leaves if possible to avoid digesting high levels of pesticides.
3. Avoid processed foods of any type. Fast foods, over-processed grains and sugars, low-fat and sugar-free products.
4. Switch over to natural brands of toiletries, including shampoo, toothpaste, antiperspirants and cosmetics. You will rid many toxic inducing ingredients like aluminum, sodium lauryl sulfate, excess fluoride and many other harsh chemicals.
5. Only use natural cleaning products in your home. You may even make your own cleaning solution with vinegar, baking soda and water. Check out http://www.vinegartips.com/cleaning for more information.
6. Use the ionizing detox footbath to rid your body of free radicals and allow your organs to function at a higher level.
If you’re ahead of the game and already do the above listed, then a more serious detox program may be better for you. Consult your chiropractor to get a specific detox regiment for your body type.
For a more in-depth discussion check out the following books and websites:
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2005/02/19/common-toxins.aspx
http://www.drrapp.com/
“Our Toxic World – A Wake Up Call” by Doris Rapp, M.D.
“Dr. Earl Mindell’s Unsafe at Any Meal: How to Avoid Hidden Toxins in Your Food”
http://www.ehow.com/how_2066336_avoid-food-toxins.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art
http://www.allergictoliving.com/index.html
- Dr. Jennifer Beights