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Issue: 18   July 2010
In This Issue
New chiropractor at Adkore
Are you a headache sufferer?
Tips for the hot and bothered
Meet our Adkore staffer of the month

Stop by Adkore and meet our new chiropractor, Dr. Hollie A. Whitacre.  Dr. Whitacre was born and raised in upstate New York, but headed for the sunshine state after high school.

With a BA in psychology, a minor in legal studies, and her doctorate of chiropractic degree, Dr. Whitacre will be an exceptional addition to the Adkore staff. She also specializes in the Cox flexion/distraction technique and is a certified Graston technique practitioner.

Prior to Adkore, Dr. Whitacre practiced at a chiropractic office in Ocala. 


"I love the camaraderie of the Adkore team and all that the facility and staff has to offer patients," commented Dr. Whitacre. "Adkore truly offers the complete package for clients."

Dr. Whitacre's hours are:

Monday 2p-7p
Wednesday 9a-7p

To set up an appointment with Dr. Whitacre during these times, call 407-328-7595.

  We treat . . .

Auto accident injuries

Workers comp

Back and neck pain

Fybromyalgia

Headache

Migraines

Bulging discs

Herniated discs


 Adkore accepts Blue Cross  Blue Shield, Cigna, and Humana!

Cigna
Humana

Call us today at 407-328-7595 to verify your benefits.
 
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Headache Help . . .  from Adkore
If you suffer from headaches, you're not alone

Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Some experience them  occasionally, while others frequently. Some headaches can be dull and throbbing, while others can cause debilitating pain and nausea.

What do you do when you suffer from a pounding headache? Do you grit your teeth and carry on? Lie down? Pop a pill and hope the pain goes away?

Fortunately, there is a better alternative.

Research shows that spinal manipulation, massage therapy, and stretching with a physical therapist are an effective treatment option for tension headaches that originate in the neck. In fact, at Adkore, we've found that this combination results in almost immediate headache symptom improvement. What's more, this type of treatment results in significantly fewer side effects and offers longer-lasting relief than commonly prescribed medications. .

Headache triggers

Headaches have a variety of causes or "triggers", including foods, environmental stimuli (noises, lights, stress, etc.), and behaviors (insomnia, excessive exercise, blood-sugar changes, etc.) About five percent of all headaches are warning signals caused by physical problems.

Ninety-five percent of headaches are primary headaches, such as tension, migraine, or cluster headaches. These types of headaches are not caused by disease. The headache itself is the primary concern.

What can you do?

Here are five things you can do when you get a headache:

1. Give yourself a mini-massage at the first sign of pain. Using the pads of your fingers, press gently and rub the scalp, back of the neck, temples, and shoulders.

2. Apply heat or cold, or alternate between the two. Take a hot shower or bath. Put a wet washcloth or heating pad on the back of the neck. Place an ice pack on your forehead, the back of your neck, or the top of your head.

3. Put a few drops of lavender or peppermint essential oil into the bath, or rub a few drops on your temples, the nape of the neck, and the hairline.

4. Take supplments if you get headaches frequently. Calcium and magnesium relieve muscular tension.

5. Avoid gum, drinks with ice, ice cream, and salt. All of these can worsen a headache.

If you or someone you know suffers from headaches or migraines, call Adkore today for a consultation. We can help you decrease your pain and discomfort.

Ways to beat the heat
Baby, it's hot outside--and inside, too. Here are no-sweat ways to cool off.

Dress right. Wear one of the widely available synthetic fabrics designed to wick away sweat and that sticky feeling. If you prefer cotton, make it thin, light colored, and, most of all, loose. "The best thing is to have sweat evaporate directly from skin to air," says Larry Kenney, a professor of physiology and kinesiology at Pennsylvania State University, in University Park. "The next best thing is for the sweat to move quickly from your skin to clothing and then evaporate. Loose, billowy clothes allow air  movement and help with evaporation."

Eat light. There's a reason we reach for salads in the summer. They're easier to digest than, say, a fatty hamburger, which leaves you feeling sluggish in the high heat. Instead, go for fruits and vegetables, which are watery and keep you hydrated, says Robert Kenefick, a physiologist at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, in Natick, Massachusetts, which studies the effects of extreme climates on soldiers' bodies. Take note:  watermelon has the greatest water content of any food out there.

Swig often.
To replace the moisture that you lose as you perspire, be sure to drink. As you lose water to dehydration, your body temperature rises, so replacing fluids is essential to keeping cool. Avoid beverages that contain alcohol, caffeine, or lots of sugar, which are dehydrating. Suggests Deena Kastor, a marathon runner and an Olympic bronze medalist, "Try a smoothie for lunch."

Spice it up. As people who live in scorching climates know well, eating hot stuff can cool you down. "Chili peppers contain capsaicin, a chemical compound that helps us to perspire more readily," says Rick Bayless, the James Beard Award-winning chef of Frontera Grill in Chicago. When this sweat evaporates, you experience brief relief.

Spritz yourself. Keep a spray bottle in the refrigerator, and when the going gets hot, give yourself a good squirt. "It's all about thermal regulation," says John Lehnhardt, an elephant expert at Disney's Animal Kingdom, in Lake Buena Vista.
As the water evaporates, it cools you." While elephants wet their ears first by blasting water from their trunks, humans should begin with their wrists to quickly cool down the blood flowing through their veins.

Make a makeshift air conditioner. If it's hot but not humid, place a shallow bowl of ice in front of a fan and enjoy the breeze. As the ice melts and then evaporates, it will cool you off.

Give your oven a summer vacation. If you cook, use the stove top, the microwave, or a barbeque instead of the oven to cool things off in your home. Grill some extra vegetables when you're making dinner. The next day, mix them with a little Feta cheese and olive oil for a light and refreshing snack.

Let your computer take a nap. Set it to go into low-power "sleep" mode if you are away from it for more than 10 minutes, and it will give off less heat. When you're finished for the day, shut the machine down completely.

Shut the lights. Or change the bulbs--long-lasting compact flourescent bulbs produce about 70 percent less heat.

Give the clothes dryer a break, too. Hang a clothesline and let your towels and sheets flap in the breeze. This saves energy and keeps it comfortable inside. Plus, your clothing will smell wonderful!

Escape. Relax with modern classics like A Winter's Tale or Smilla's Sense of the Snow, or more modern colder weather reads like Into Thin Air or Into the Wild. "Reading about the cold can take your mind off the thermometer, evoking one's own experience of ice and snow," says Walter A. Brown, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the medical schools of Brown and Tufts Universities. 

Summer
Savings
. . . and
Seaworld!
Haven't been to Adkore in two or more months? Schedule an appointment prior to August 15, and you'll receive a $50 credit toward any Adkore treatment.

Current Adkore patients, there's a cool catch in it for you as well. Stop by the front desk and enter our drawing to win two tickets to Seaworld--that water wonderland that can definitely help beat the heat.
Expires: August 15, 2010. Seaworld drawing for active Adkore customers only.