Your Nervous System is Your  Mastermind

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Since the nervous system is the most important system in the human body, doesn’t it make sense to have it checked periodically? Your brain and spinal cord comprise the master system of your body. They control and coordinate every cell, tissue, organ, and system of your body.  Realistically speaking, though, you probably take your car in more often for check-ups than you do your nervous system!

How Does Chiropractic Care Support Your Nervous System?

Chiropractors maintain the integrity of the bones that protect your nervous system’s control center.  According to a University of Colorado study, it only takes about the weight of a dime (8mm Hg pressure) to affect nerve function and only a 6% stretch on a nerve decreases its impulse by over 70%. You may not even feel this kind of light pressure, but it could be there and doing your body harm.

By the time you have reached adulthood you have probably had every system in your body checked: your blood, lungs, eyes, ears, nose, urinary tract, etc.  But you most likely have never had the system that runs those systems checked—the nervous system.  Furthermore, you have been conditioned to think that when something goes wrong in your body, changing its blood chemistry (blood system) is the answer; that is, you have taken medications.

How Can a Chiropractor Measure Your Nervous System?

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Measuring your nervous system with technology has rapidly become the highest standard of care over the past decade.  Advances in Electric Myography, Thermography, Heart-rate variability, Algometry, and Digital Range of Motion have led to the ability to measure neurological efficiency. These quick, painless, non-invasive tests give you the advantage of knowing how the master system of your body is interacting with all of the other systems of your body.  Being able to quantify your overall nerve system function, your health care can be focused on improving the performance of your master system, rather than on the secondary systems it controls and coordinates.

Our Chiropractic office in Clifton, New Jersey, utilizes advanced chiropractic technology that scan your spine and deliver a computerized image of the stress and tension to your nervous system. X-rays are also very useful in detecting trauma or degeneration. Chiropractors are experts in palpation, using the hands to delve for vertebrae that are misaligned.

How Can You Have Your Nervous System Measured Today?

The most important step in becoming healthy is making sure your spine and nervous system are functioning right. Once this engine, this internal regulator, is functioning well, good health follows.  You are invited to our Clifton, NJ office for a complimentary spinal assessment.  Contact us today and make sure that your Mastermind is functioning to its full potential.

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How Do You Know What Vitamins You Should Take?

Are You Guessing When It Comes to Vitamins?

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Do you find yourself  guessing  what type of menu and supplement are right for you?  Did you know that the proper diagnostic testing, the appropriate menu & supplements can be selected for you with certainty and accuracy?

I recently starting working with nutritional consultant, Doug Caporrino.  Doug has taught thousands of people to make better choices concerning eating, lifestyle and taking responsibility for thier health with his company Results Thu Research.  Aware of the countless fad diets and fitness programs available, he  is dedicated in providing his clients with the most up-to-date information on fitness and nutrition to enable you to design a healthful lifestyle.  Check out a great interview with Doug here on 30 Minutes to Living Longer.

Taking Vitamins with Certainty

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As part of my complete Nutritional workup, a TRIAD Bloodspot Profile was performed utilizing Metametrix Labs. 
The Profiles included:
Organix Comprehensive Profile: Measures organic acid levels to reveal the nutritional and metabolic basis of patient symptoms, including anxiety, mood changes, and immune responses.
Bloodspot Amino Acids 20 Profile: Determines essential amino acid imbalances that affect both physical and mental function.Allergix Bloodspot IgG4 Food Antibodies Profile: Measures the level of IgG4 reactions for 30 common foods
The TRIAD Bloodspot Profile includes fully customized intervention guidelines—custom vitamin/mineral formulas, custom amino acid blends, and an online food reaction guide—so you can focus your interventions on the specific needs of each patient.

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The TRIAD Bloodspot Profile allows simultaneous assessment of:

Vitamin and mineral sufficiency
Insufficiencies of carnitine and NAC
Oxidative stress and antioxidant sufficiency
Detoxification adequacy
Functional status of B-vitamins
Neurotransmitter metabolism
Mitochondrial energy production
Methylation sufficiency status
Lipoic acid and CoQ10 sufficiency
Specific markers of bacterial and yeast dysbiosis
Essential amino acids sufficiency
Food sensitivities
Intestinal hyperpermeability

Do You Know that You Know?

At my office, On Track Chiropractic Center in Clifton, NJ, we put allot of emphasis on objective data.  Utilizing technology to measure your nervous system function with the Insight Millenium, quantifying your lifestyle stress with the Creating Wellness Asseessment System (CWAS), and now checking your metabolic function with the Triad Bloodspot Profile, we are constantly seeking the best tools to assure your highest degree of health and wellness. 

 
Your Health Journey  Starts Here

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I know that the Health and Wellness industry can seem confusing and difficult to navigate.  That is why I have created FREE resources for you to make better health choices.  I encourage you to join and share the Facebook Group: ‘Fitter You’, and have conversations with the extremely qualified admins and members just like you.  Listen to 30 Minutes to Living Longer each week, and the hours of previous shows available through Blogtalk Radio.  Stay connected to this Blog by subscribing to the RSS feed.  I enjoy being a part of your health journey as much as I enjoy you being a part of mine.  Share this information with others and lets do our part in making ours a happier, healthier world.

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You Can Measure Your Degree of Wellness

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As you embark on your journey towards a ‘Fitter You’, you will need both a clear starting and ending point.  The only way to know,  if you are getting anywhere is to measure your progress with objective data.  In my Clifton, NJ chiropractic office, I use the Creating Wellness Assessment System (CWAS).  We are one of over 300 centers in the world, trained and certified to measure your Wellness Quotiant (WQ).  Using state-of-the-art, scientific technology and a comprehensive lifestyle questionnaire, our assessment evaluates your wellness in each of the 3 dimensions: physical, biochemical, psychological.  The Creating Wellness Assessment Syestem measures and records such factors as nervous system function, body composition, stress response – and over 50 other factors that are crucial indicators of your over-all wellness. This evaluation allows us to focus on the specific needs that must be met in order for you to increase your wellness in all 3 dimensions.

8 Steps to Create Your Wellness

1. Click Here to open your FREE account.
2. Click on “Wellness Member Login” located in the upper right hand section of the website.
3. Click on “Create Account.”
4. Fill out the information requested. In the “Access Code” field enter 52770277. Click “Next”.
5. Create your own user name and password.  Enter a valid email address.
6. You’ll receive a notification email asking you to activate your account.  Please click on this link. (If you do not have a valid email address your Creating Wellness coach can assist in activating your account.)
7. When you first “log back” into MycreatingwellnessSpace (if you are going to take the Lifestyle Questionnaire) the first item to appear on the page will be the CW Profile.  This is a short 12 question profile that will allow you to access the meal and fitness plan.  THEN go to Snapshot-Lifestyle Questionnaire.  Do your questionnaire and be sure to SUBMIT.
8. After you SUBMIT your Lifestyle Questionnaire, Contact our office to schedule your FREE Wellness Assessment.

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Weight Loss, Colonoscopy’s, and More,….. Oh My!

As a Doctor of Chiropractic in Clifton,NJ, I consider educating my community to be one of the most important aspects of my job.  As you can see, this blog is dedicated to helping you make the best health choices for you and your family.   If you have spent any time looking through my posts, have realized that I can identify with my patients and community when it comes to finding real solutions to real problems.   I believe it is my job to meet you where you are, and help you make better choices one step at a time.  Becoming healthier is a journey and not a destination. 

My ’Fitter by 40 Bucket List’

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As  I approach my 40th birthday (April 1st, 2011), I have decided to create a ‘Bucket List’ for my health.  Now I know most people might decide to go on an extravegant vaccation, buy a new car or possibly an expensive watch to mark this milestone, but that is not my style.  Instead I have decided to give myself the gift of being more Fit. I will be  making sure all of my systems are running as they should while getting in the best shape of my life by 40!

So, Why Am Sharing This With All of You?

To tell you the truth, I find all of this a little scary, so I created 2 major purposes.  The first is that I know that my goals become more attainable when I tell someone else, (in this case 1000′s of someone else’s).  The second is that I know that many people may be putting off some these  tests and goals because of  fear or procrastination .  If I can share my experiences with my ‘Fitter by 40 Bucket List’ with all of you, it just may help more of you to do the same, and even save some of your lives.  (By the way, you don’t have to be turning 40, to do this.  Committing to be healthier over the next 6-7 months is a gift you can give yourself anytime, so why not now!)

What Can You Expect Between Now and April 1st?

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1.  First I will visit to my General Practitioner, Dr. Gajdos, to set up All of my Medical Screenings (Physical Exam, Colonoscopy, Prostate, Skin, etc.).  I will document all of these  and keep you posted on Everything.

2.  Nervous System Evaluation to check my nervous system function.  I will Show you the effectivness of Chiropractic care along the way.  I will use The Insight Millenium Subluxation Station (CLA).

3.  Wellness Assessment to check the degrees of Lifestyle Stress in my life. I will use before and after assessments to quantify my results and document the process.  We will use the Creating Wellnesss Assessment System (CWAS).

4.  Design a Meal Program with attainable goals to be my Fittest by 40.  I will share with you in detail how to do it youself using a simple and free meal logging website called The Daily Plate.

5.  Design a Fitness Program with attainable goals to be my Fittest  by 40.   I will keep you posted throughout my journey and share tips for you to create the same habits in your life. 

Here is How You Can Join Me

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If you have any questions reguarding this process, or how you can get involved, stay in touch.  You can e-mail me, join my social networks on this blog (friend me on facebook and follow me on twitter), or even call my office, On Track Chiropractic Center in Clifton, NJ.  If you havn’t already subscribed to the RSS feed then do it.  Remember, this blog is for you and those that you feel could benefit from this information.  I will do all of the work, I just ask you to share it with the people in your life that could benefit from it.  I encourage you to join the ‘Join me in becoming ‘Fitter You’ Facebook Group and be a part of the team.  There are plenty of buttons below for you to share with your network of friends and family.  I look forward to going through this process with all of you!

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This is one of my favorite stretches…

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If you are like many of my patients, you may experience tension between your shoulders.  At my office in Clifton, NJ, we  spend  time finding out the cause of your stress and tension.  This is followed by a Chiropractic examination that includes palpation, X-ray, and nervous system scans.  Chiropractic care restores the motion in all of your 24 spinal bones.  This is important because those bones protect your spinal cord.  Stretching is an important part of your Chiropractic care and soon will be one of your healthy daily habits!

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Chiropractic Helps “Gia V.” A 41 Year Old Woman with Chronic Neck Pain 

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I began Chiropractic care with Dr. Dave because I pulled my neck and was in excruciating pain and couldn’t move my neck.  Although this was a specific incident, I have had issues with my back and neck since I was a teenager.  At its very worst I could not move my neck side to side or up and down.  When my neck was “pulled out” or in spasm driving, working, just everyday functioning became an issue.  Just turning my head to look at something was an issue.

My Prior Care For My Back and Neck Pain

In the past, I had routinely gone to a D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy) for adjustments only as needed when my back or neck went out.  Going t o a D.O. for acute treatment usually helped, but did not help if from re-occurring.  Because I only received adjustments in times of crisis (and only if he could actually do it), it would take weeks for my neck to heal and regain mobility.

Beginning  Chiropractic Care at On Track Chiropractic Center

I started care with Dr. Dave while in excruciating pain and within a day regained mobility and became pain free.  I have released pressure in my low back, feel physically mobile, and energetic and positive about by neck and back issues.

My Side Benefits of Chiropractic Care

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 I also have less headaches and neck aches, which were quite often.  My allergies and sinus problems also seem to have been relieved.  I feel much more energetic and positive.  I feel  more connected and less separated (lower back, middle back, and neck).

My additional Comments about On Track Chiropractic Center

Dr. Dave, Bobbi, and Michelle are all great.  It is very accommodating, caring, and welcoming.  I love the 15 minutes early late policy.  It is very helpful and makes it easier to get to the office, even with my hectic schedule I have.

Are You Sceptical about Chiropractic Care?

If you are skeptical about Chiropractic then you have come to the right place.  Our job is to perform the most complete, technological assessment of your nervous system.  Our primary focus is to evaluate and give you the best insight into the efficiency of your muscle, skeletal, and nervous system.  We will explain every test and scan performed and how they affect your health.  It is our primary goal to give you the most information so you can make the best educated decision for your health.  What you do with this information is up to you.  If you have any questions regarding scheduling your complete Chiropractic Assessment, contact us.  We would love to extend the opportunity to learn more about how we can help you live a healthier, happier life.

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The Insight Subluxation Station (CLA)

Each color represents differing amounts of nervous system disturbance.

Each color represents differing amounts of nervous system disturbance.

At my office, On Track Chiropractic Center, we utilize an advanced chiropractic technology that scans your spine and delivers a computerized image of the stress and tension to your nervous system. Two different technologies give us (and you) an objective assessment:

Surface EMG

Surface Electromyography measures the minute amounts of electrical energy in the muscles along your spine. Vertebral subluxations disturb the function of the nervous system. This can produce too much or too little electrical activity in your muscles. We use this highly-accurate, non-invasive scan to document your progress. It’s more accurate than how you feel.

Thermal Scan

As you’d expect, this measures temperature. When there are disturbances to your nervous system along the spine, there are often temperature differences from side to side. This is due to inflammation and changes in blood flow. Our thermal scan is non-invasive and reveals the condition of your autonomic nervous system controlling your organs, glands and circulatory system.

What to Expect

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After gowning, we’ll have you sit still for a moment or two. Then, starting at the base of your skull, we’ll run two probes down your back. Think of these as miniature radio antennas listening for a distant station. That’s it. The computer does the rest!

At your report, you’ll get to see the computerized printout and learn what it means. Because your care is based on the condition of your nervous system, not how you feel, this technology is the focal point of our practice.

Get Your Nervous System Checked Today

The most important step in becoming healthy is making sure your spine and nervous system are functioning right.  You are invited to get checked with our state of the art technology today.  There is no charge for this scan.  We will tell you how you are functioning, and what you do from that point on is up to you.  I beleive you should at least know how well their “Master System” is operating, so you can  make the best decisions for your health.  Contact us right now so we can schedule you for this vital assessment!

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We love to say that by being so connected  that “we’re getting more done than ever before” but are we really more connected or simply more distracted?

Are we being more productive, or just busier? 

I think the answer is clear…

Seminars and Conferences

How many of you , have  paid to attend a conference or seminar, but spent the majority of the time checking your e-mail, text,, Facebook, or posted twitter messages, while not paying  any attention to the person speaking?

Getting Work Done

Ever been on a deadline for an important project for “work”, while listening to music on the computer and responding to trivial cell phone calls, IM messages, and Facebook notifications, instead of focusing on the project at hand?

Socializing

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Have you ever  interrupted your “free time” with friends or family members, (the people you claim are the most important people in your life), to answer a non-urgent cell phone instead of allowing the call to go voice mail. How about those parents on their phone texting and checking e-mail on a Sunday, while “Little Johnny” tries to show them that he could go down the slide like a big boy? 

Driving

Don’t even get me started about people who talk on the cell phone, or heaven forbid, text on a cell phone while driving. Distracted driving is a crime and danger to society–and if you were just a threat to yourself, I wouldn’t mind so much. But, you’re a threat to me!  You have the latest technology to communicate to anyone in the world, but you don’t have a free hand to use our turning signal! (When did turning signals become optional?)

Of course, this is just my opinion… 

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I think if we don’t disconnect once in a while we are going to be disconnected to what matters most.  I get it. Being connected to the world 24/7 is a possibility, but it doesn’t have to be a necessity.  Creating smart phone free time and interacting with our immediate surroundings is crucial..  I propose that we all try to disconnect from our constant contact to the entire planet regularly, in order to re-connect with the real world around us.  Giving our Nervous System a break from the overload is not only healthy, but natural.  We were not designed to be stimulated mentally 24/7 without a break.  It creates Subluxation and breakdown to our health. 

For more information about this and other healthier choices, subscribe to my RSS feed, or contact me.  Take it Easy.

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What is the most common reason you go to the doctor?

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If you are like most people, you only go to the doctor to get rid of something that you don’t want. Pain is your biggest motivator. But is  pain your really the problem?
The truth is, pain is your body telling you that something is wrong. Lets face it, if something was wrong with your body, and you felt nothing, or even felt better, you would probably do nothing. (You might even do more of it!) Your nervous system knows exactly what its doing when you feel pain. Your nervous system is telling you to take action!

Most  “health care” is designed to minimize your symptoms

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If you have pain you are prescribed a pain “killer”. If you have inflammation you are given an “anti”inflammatory drug. If your stomach is producing acid, you are told to take an “ant” acid. For depression, you need the ever popular “Anti”- depressant. This is called allopathic care. Allopathic means opposite of symptoms.
But since  pain is your body telling you that something is not working right, doesn’t it make more sense to look into whats causing the problem? When your “check engine” light comes on in your car, do you cover it with black  tape so you don’t see it? Of course not, you take it to a mechanic before the problem gets worse. You might even go on a regular maintenance schedule.  So why don’t you do that with your body?

Here is what you should do if you have pain

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If you are having pain, or any other symptom for that matter, get it checked out.  Most people take better care of their car, which they keep on average 6 years.   Consideingr  the average life expectancy in the U.S. is about 77, you are probably going to have to take care of your body allot longer than your car.  If you are experiencing pain, your best bet is to get it checked by a Chiropractor that does more than just focus on your symptoms.  You are going to want a thorough technological assessment that measures muscle efficiencies, Range of Motion, Thermography, x-ray, etc.  Having your nervous system checked for function gives you a much better view of your overall health and  vitality.  Remember your pain is telling you that something is wrong.  It is your responsibility to listen and get things back on track towards the health that you deserve.  Contact me if you would like to have your your nervous system assessed.  Please feel free to add your comments below, I would love to here from you.

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First: Your Nervous System Scan:                        The Insight Millennium

You cannot be healthy without a healthy nervous system.  Your nervous system runs every aspect of you body.  Subluxations can keep your nervous system from functioning properly. In our office, we are able to see how well your nervous system is functioning, and monitor its progress throughout your care.

Along with modern X-ray, we use state-of-the-art technology objectively to analyze the function of the spine and nervous system, which cannot be seen on X-ray.  The Insight Millennium features five different and distinct tests, which will safely and accurately document and monitor patients so that you receive the specific care necessary for improved health and nervous system function.  Since the nervous system is the most important system in the human body, it is important to have it checked periodically.

Contact us to schedule a complimentary scan.

Second:  Your Creating Wellness Assessment

Once your nervous system is functioning better, it is time to find out what Lifestyle stresses are causing your subluxations. Using state-of-the-art, scientific technology and a comprehensive lifestyle questionnaire, our assessment evaluates your wellness in each of the 3 dimensions: physical, biochemical, psychological.

The Creating Wellness Assessment measures and records such factors as nervous system function, body composition, stress response – and over 50 other factors that are crucial indicators of your over-all wellness. This evaluation allows us to focus on the specific needs that must be met in order for you to increase your wellness in all 3 dimensions.

Contact me to start living the life that you deserve! Have questions? Post them in the Comments!

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