So, you wake up in the morning and you're dead tired. You're stressed out because you're giving a presentation today. You barely slept 6 hours. You throw down a cup of some of your most primo beans and you're on your way. Maybe something to eat, maybe not. You're at work and before you know it, you're tired again. So, you have another cup of coffee and maybe some sugar to get you going. The presentation was decent, but you're tapped from all of the stress. Lunch comes around, you eat something quickly and by 2:00 you're done! No, this is not a five hour energy plug. This has to do with your adrenal glands.
The adrenal glands are two almond shaped structures that are positioned above the kidneys that are responsible for secreting adrenaline, norepinephrine, cortisol and DHEA. They are also known as the stress glands of the body. When the body experiences a hostile environment, the reaction is to fight or run. Both of these reactions cause the secretion of adrenal gland hormones. With the purpose of preparing the body for temporary emergencies, these glands can become exhausted and over-reactive when exposed to prolonged environmental stresses.
So, what does that mean? Well, prolonged stress causes the adrenal glands to continue secreting stress hormones that will ultimately cause adrenal fatigue and can lead to more serious health problems. In essence, the adrenals need a break! They need rest and nourishment. Eating well, supplementation and rest are extremely important. Caffeine is okay in moderation, but try to cut back on how much you take in. Or, try substituting green or white tea for coffee. The caffeine level is much lower in teas, plus green and white teas are high in antioxidants. Cut down on sugar. Try to eat multi grains and complex carbs. Cut down on alcohol as it tends to be high in sugar too. Exercise is important as this is a great way to relieve stress and get in better shape. Meditation and yoga are great for the mind and body as well. Supplement with vitamin C, B-complex, vitamin D, magnesium, and Coenzyme Q-10.
The idea is to replenish the stores of weak, fatigued adrenal glands through proper nutrition and rest. In doing this, it will reduce stress on the body and allow you to live a healthier and more energetic life the natural way. If you have any questions about adrenal supplements that I approve of, feel free to drop me a line.
Yours in health,
Dr. Frank
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
ART and Long Nerve Entrapment
Radial nerve entrapment
I watched a practitioner diagnose a radial nerve entrapment and basically cure it in 15 minutes using Active Release Techniques (ART) Protocols and Long Nerve Entrapment Protocols. It was amazing! The man had complete weakness in grip strength with his left thumb and pain. After being treated, his strength had increased back to normal and the pain was gone. One treatment! If any of you are suffering from pain and have been brushed off by your doctors or given a diagnosis such as arthritis or fibromyalgia, please make an appointment with an ART provider. We as practitioners will truly find and diagnose your problem correctly and provide you with specific care that gets immediate results. If anyone has any questions, feel free to drop me a line.
Yours in Health,
Dr. Frank
I watched a practitioner diagnose a radial nerve entrapment and basically cure it in 15 minutes using Active Release Techniques (ART) Protocols and Long Nerve Entrapment Protocols. It was amazing! The man had complete weakness in grip strength with his left thumb and pain. After being treated, his strength had increased back to normal and the pain was gone. One treatment! If any of you are suffering from pain and have been brushed off by your doctors or given a diagnosis such as arthritis or fibromyalgia, please make an appointment with an ART provider. We as practitioners will truly find and diagnose your problem correctly and provide you with specific care that gets immediate results. If anyone has any questions, feel free to drop me a line.
Yours in Health,
Dr. Frank
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Green Drinks
So, you've heard all about green drinks for several years now. What's the craze all about? Why are green drinks more popular now than ever? Well, simply put, they work! Green drinks contain phytonutrients, or organic components of plants that help promote human health. Fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and teas are rich sources of phytonutrients. The only problem is that not many of us have a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
Green drinks are also rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help remove harmful disease-causing free radicals from our bodies. Once again, the only problem is that we don't eat enough foods rich in antioxidants.
But, the really cool thing about green drinks is that they have been credited to having an alkalinizing effect on the body. What does that mean? Most western diets are very acidic due to commercial processing and high intakes of red meat, dairy and sugars. An acidic diet leads to acidic blood ph which usually means more inflammation and disease. So, green drinks actually help make the body less acidic or more alkaline, which is thought to help promote better health.
I've been supplementing with Nitrogreens by Biotics for about six months now. I truly believe in Biotics as a company because of their dedication to creating 100% organic products that are researched thoroughly and use only the best ingredients.
And this is what it's composed of:
NITROGREENS supplies all organically grown proprietary blend of Grass juices , Vegetable Sprout Concentrates and Vegetable juices providing important phytonutrients and offering significant antioxidant protection, as evidenced by its high ORAC Value.
NITROGREENS supplies Organic Juice from barley grass, wheat grass, oat grass, alfalfa grass and kamut grass. It possesses a significant chlorophyll content which supports healthy pH balance, GI function and gut health, and supplies naturally occurring carotenoids and enzymes which provide important antioxidant activity.
NITROGREENS supplies Organic Vegetable Sprout Concentrates from broccoli, cauliflower and kale – cruciferous vegetables providing glucosinolates and isothiocyanates, potent cellular componetnts which act via induction of Phase II Detoxification enzymes in the liver. These concentrates are a rich source of naturally occurring carotenoids including beta carotene, lutein and xeraxanthine.
NITROGREENS supplies Organic Vegetable Juice from carrots and beets. Carrot juice is an excellent source of naturally occurring antioxidants. Beet juice supplies betalins which has been shown to inhibit lipid peroxidation and heme decomposition.
NITROGREENS supplies Organic Acerola Berry extract, providing naturally occurring vitamin C, as well as naturally occurring bioflavanoids. Acerola has been shown to possess liver protecting properties due to its significant antioxidant activity.
NITROGREENS also supplies Organic Peppermint leaf. The phenolic constituents of peppermint leaves include rosmarinic acid and flavanoids, including erioctrin, luteolin and hesperidin. It possesses significant antioxidant activity and provides support for healthy GI function.
So, please do yourself and your body a favor and get on the "GREENS." Preferably Nitrogreens because it's a trusted company that uses all natural ingredients, If anyone has any questions about anything relating to health, please feel free to drop me a line anytime.
Yours in health,
Dr. Frank
www.pinellascountycare.com
http://www.facebook.com/sportsandwellness
Green drinks are also rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help remove harmful disease-causing free radicals from our bodies. Once again, the only problem is that we don't eat enough foods rich in antioxidants.
But, the really cool thing about green drinks is that they have been credited to having an alkalinizing effect on the body. What does that mean? Most western diets are very acidic due to commercial processing and high intakes of red meat, dairy and sugars. An acidic diet leads to acidic blood ph which usually means more inflammation and disease. So, green drinks actually help make the body less acidic or more alkaline, which is thought to help promote better health.
I've been supplementing with Nitrogreens by Biotics for about six months now. I truly believe in Biotics as a company because of their dedication to creating 100% organic products that are researched thoroughly and use only the best ingredients.
And this is what it's composed of:
NITROGREENS supplies all organically grown proprietary blend of Grass juices , Vegetable Sprout Concentrates and Vegetable juices providing important phytonutrients and offering significant antioxidant protection, as evidenced by its high ORAC Value.
NITROGREENS supplies Organic Juice from barley grass, wheat grass, oat grass, alfalfa grass and kamut grass. It possesses a significant chlorophyll content which supports healthy pH balance, GI function and gut health, and supplies naturally occurring carotenoids and enzymes which provide important antioxidant activity.
NITROGREENS supplies Organic Vegetable Sprout Concentrates from broccoli, cauliflower and kale – cruciferous vegetables providing glucosinolates and isothiocyanates, potent cellular componetnts which act via induction of Phase II Detoxification enzymes in the liver. These concentrates are a rich source of naturally occurring carotenoids including beta carotene, lutein and xeraxanthine.
NITROGREENS supplies Organic Vegetable Juice from carrots and beets. Carrot juice is an excellent source of naturally occurring antioxidants. Beet juice supplies betalins which has been shown to inhibit lipid peroxidation and heme decomposition.
NITROGREENS supplies Organic Acerola Berry extract, providing naturally occurring vitamin C, as well as naturally occurring bioflavanoids. Acerola has been shown to possess liver protecting properties due to its significant antioxidant activity.
NITROGREENS also supplies Organic Peppermint leaf. The phenolic constituents of peppermint leaves include rosmarinic acid and flavanoids, including erioctrin, luteolin and hesperidin. It possesses significant antioxidant activity and provides support for healthy GI function.
So, please do yourself and your body a favor and get on the "GREENS." Preferably Nitrogreens because it's a trusted company that uses all natural ingredients, If anyone has any questions about anything relating to health, please feel free to drop me a line anytime.
Yours in health,
Dr. Frank
www.pinellascountycare.com
http://www.facebook.com/sportsandwellness
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