Bone Density and Osteoporosis
What's your risk?
The commercials for Fosamax and other 'bone-building' drugs all say the same thing....if you're over 40, female, and living in America you probably have the beginnings of osteoporosis (also known as osteopenia). While Merck's studies show an increase in bone minerals after using the drug, significant side effects exist.
Bone loss happens with decreased weight-bearing activity (like with the astronauts that go up in space), but it is also a symptom of a poor diet. When you eat sugar and refined grains, your body processes these 'foods' by pulling minerals from your bones. A low protein and low-fat diet will also cause decreased bone density. Antacids (which block calcium absorption) and steroids (like Prednisone) can also cause bone loss--I know, I know, 'Tums has calcium'! However, none of their chalky calcium is EVER absorbed because the body only takes in Calcium in an ACIDIC environment. Tricky, huh?
We can help you determine dietary factors that may be causing your bone density to decrease, or we can make sure it never happens in the first place! Calcium supplements can be a part of this, but minerals, essential fats, Vitamin D, and others can also be important. Everyone is different, so Dr. Schmidt or myself can test YOU to see what YOU need. |
Why Scars Are Dangerous
Any cuts or damage to the surface of your body, whether from injuries or surgeries, can cause hidden disturbances and 'confusion' in your body! They are an often overlooked source of stress on your organs, but one that we find and treat every day in our office. No matter how old or how new your scar, it could be compromising your health and keeping you from healing. |
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How to Be Healthy This 'Allergy Season'
Happy Spring! Do you suffer from allergies when the weather warms up? We have great success helping our patients clean out their livers and gallbladders, which then helps decrease or eliminate their allergy symptoms! There are lots of products we use for this, we just need to determine which ones will help you. Dr. Schmidt is giving a lecture at Whole Foods on April 25th on Allergies and Asthma. Don't miss it! Check our website for details. |
| Gardasil Vaccine Update
Concerned Citizens and Moms Speak Up!
As you may have heard, Merck has stopped it's push for mandatory vaccination for HPV in several states due to pressure from concerned parents and doctors. The company claims that it was merely concerned with young girls' health, while many lawmakers and citizens believed they were simply motivated by the promise of easy money (the 3 shot series costs around $360). We are excited that the plans to 'require' this vaccine have been put on hold--the best way to ensure that you don't get HPV, cervical cancer, or any other disease is to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle, take supplements, and avoid unnecessary medications (vaccines fall under this heading!). And remember, NO vaccination is ever mandatory---you always have the option to decline! |
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| Upcoming Lectures
April 11th- Relief from Arthritis, Dr. Dicks Whole Foods
April 16th- Reading Food Labels, Dr. Schmidt office
April 23rd- Get the Energy to Enjoy Your Life!, Dr. Dicks office
April 25th- Allergies & Asthma Arrested, Dr. Schmidt Whole Foods
May 9th- Gentle Detox & Weight Loss, Dr. Dicks Whole Foods
May 21st- Heartburn and Digestion, Dr. Dicks office
All Lectures are from 7-8 PM and are FREE! Call (734)302-7575 to register. |
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Dr. Schmidt and I enjoy educating the public about good nutrition and healthy living, and in honor of spring we are hosting an Open House at our office on April 28th. Please come out to 3610 W. Liberty and see what Ann Arbor has to offer in the way of whole, organic food. We are featuring several local farms and vendors, a Thermogram breast imaging specialist, and much more!! Bring your family and friends between noon and 3 PM. We will be offering FREE Nutrition screenings and discounted first visit prices!!!! See you there!
Shannon K. Dicks, DC
Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor |
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