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Performance Chiropractic & Wellness
April 2012 Issue
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Greetings!
April is here and Spring has sprung! Gardens are waking up, blossoms have opened on the trees and for many that means Seasonal Allergies. See below for some information on how to get relief holistically. It's also officially Cancer Month. The reality is that in our lifetime Cancer will touch many people that we know and they need our support. We are accepting donations in our clinic for the Canadian Cancer Society.
Open House Day Saturday April 21st
Alexandra Herold, our Registered Acupuncturist will be available from 3 - 5pm for patients wanting to try an Acugraph Reading. What is it? To book in please contact Reception.
This month's topic for our Seminar Series is Spring Detoxification. Join us on Thursday April 19th @ 7pm. More information below.
Cheers, Monica
Wellness Coordinator and Office Manager
  
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Join us for our Monthly Seminar Series
This month's topic: Spring Detoxification
When: Thursday April 19 @ 7pm
Where: Performance Chiropractic and Wellness
Presenting:
*Dr Asal Shalviri: Detoxification explained and an introduction to
her 8 week Spring Detox and Weight Loss Program.
*Alexandra Herold: Acupuncture for detoxification and renewal
Just for attending you get a FREE Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) with Dr Shalviri
and an Acugraph Reading with Alexandra. (to be booked for a later date)
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Why Detoxification is Important
Dr Asal Shalviri, Naturopath Doctor
We are exposed to toxins in our everyday lives. Detoxification treatments become necessary when the body's natural detoxification systems become overwhelmed. Detox should be done on regular basis especially in Spring and Fall, in order to improve health and eliminating chronic symptoms. The liver is a complex organ that plays a key role in most metabolic processes, especially in detoxification. Liver is the premier cleaning and removal station for both internal as well as external toxins.
Benefits of detoxification
- Improve symptoms of weight gain, low energy, joint pain, headache, general pain, PMS, unhealthy skin, anxiety and irritability, gas and constipation.
- Help prevent diseases, especially when someone has had a prolonged exposure to chemicals or hormones (such as oral contraceptives)
- Treat diseases such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, digestive disorde
 rs, arthritis, multiple chemical sensitivity, and Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Several methods of detoxification have been proved to be effective and are being used by Naturopathic doctors.
To continue reading including about the link between toxins and weight gain, please follow this link.
For more information or to book an appointment with
Dr Shalviri please contact Reception or why not just come to our seminar on Thursday April 19th @ 7pm??
We hope to see you there!
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| Acupuncture Care
for Cancer Patients
Alexandra Herold, Registered Acupuncturist
That acupuncture is a powerful tool for general pain control is widely known. Less known is its successful use in some cancer-therapy related symptoms. Acupuncture has shown to be effective for: - control of post-operative pain
- local swelling
- shortening the resolution of hematoma and tissue swelling
- minimizing the use of medications and their attendant side effects
- to reduce vomiting and nausea due to chemotherapy
- breathlessness
- vasomotor symptoms and neuropathic symptoms
- post-chemotherapy fatigue
- radiation induced dry mouth
To continue reading the full article please click here. For more information or to book a complimentary consult or appointment with Alexandra please contact Reception. |
Seasonal Allergies
and Naturopathic Medicine
Dr Asal Shalviri, Naturopathic Doctor
Seasonal allergies are the result of an overactive immune system, reacting to something in the environment (e.g. tree pollen, mold spores, etc.) that the body perceives as threat even though it is completely harmless. For most, the characteristic hay fever symptoms of headache, sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion and itchy eyes are not overly debilitating on their own-but they are relentlessly annoying, and can culminate in a lifelong battle for respiratory sufficiency. How can a Naturopathic Doctor help? Please click here to continue reading and find out. Take control of your allergies! For more information or to book in with Naturopath
Dr Shalviri please contact Reception. |
| Product Spotlight: Quercetin
As Dr Shalviri mentioned above, quercetin is an effective source for relief from seasonal allergy symptoms. It is found in many often-consumed foods, including apples, onions, teas, berries, vegetables of the cabbage family, seeds, and nuts. Quick scientific explanation in layman's terms: Quercetin has a strong affinity for mast cells and basophils. It tends to stabilize their cell membranes, preventing them from spilling their pro-inflammatory, allergy-symptom-causing load of histamine/serotonin into the surrounding blood and tissue in response to the IgE antibody. And without the release of these potent inflammatory mediators, the familiar misery of allergies simply will not occur, even though you've inhaled the pollen, animal hair, or whatever normally triggers allergy attacks.
"I keep quercetin on hand at home for friends who are allergic to my dog. His bristly fur tends to bring out hives in those who choose to actively play with him. A quick dose and within a half hour the symptoms subside. No drowsy side effe cts like you would get with an antihistamine." Monica
At Performance we carry the Thorne Research brand of quercetin called Quercetone. For more information or to purchase please contact Reception. |
Eating Seasonally - SPRING
In the northern hemisphere spring is the time for new beginnings as the earth awakens from its winter slumber. As the earth rejuvenates itself you're encouraged to enjoy the wide variety of green vegetables that become available this time of year. As the days get longer and the weather begins to warm, start to also enjoy lighter cuisine. That means more lightly cooked, lightly processed foods, which are lighter in calories, and leaner in terms of fat. And if you don't want to cook, salads are a great way to enjoy the nutritional benefits from a variety of spring vegetables with a minimal amount of effort, while keeping the calor ie counts down. Please click here for the list of foods and their health benefits.
Enjoy them raw or lightly cooked. They will leave you feeling refreshed, renewed and revitalized!
Spring Recipe Suggestion:
Red Potato and Asparagus Salad
Monica Frost. Holistic Nutrition Enthusiast |
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Cancer Prevention and Food?
Anti-Angiogenesis explained
What is Anti-Angiogenesis? In laymen's terms, Anti-Angiogenesis is a cancer therapy that consists of intake of drugs or natural foods that deprive cancerous tumors of blood supplies. In other words, Anti-Angiogenesis starve tumors to death by choking off blood supplies to them. Tumors rely heavily on uninterrupted blood supply and if there is a deprivation, cancerous cells do what they failed to do due to modifications to their genetic code - die.  William Li presents a new way to think about treating cancer and other diseases. The crucial first (and best) step: Eating cancer-fighting foods that cut off the blood supply lines to tumors and beat cancer at its own game. To watch the TED Talk 20 minute video presentation by William Li visit here. To view the full list of foods click here. Other source: Alternative cancer |
Tips for Loving Your Liver
Spring is liver time!
Eat Less
Eliminate foods that cause stagnation or toxicity: especially those containing any hydrogenated or modified oils. Others incl: excess amounts of animal foods; eggs, meat, cheese or nuts and seeds, chemicals in food and water, and processed refined foods.
Emphasize liver stimulating foods: moderately pungent foods, spices and herbs, watercress, onions, mustard greens, turmeric, basil, bay leaf, cardamom, marjoram, cumin, fennel, dill, ginger, black pepper, horseradish, rosemary, mint, lemon balm.
More foods to enjoy: beets, taro, amasake, strawberries, peach, cherry, chestnut, pine nut, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, turnip root, kohlrabi.
Avoid excessively hot foods and spices: such as hot peppers, cayenne.
Foods that harmonize the liver: primarily the sweet flavour; vegetables, legumes, whole grains and other complex carbs, raw honey.
Apple Cider vinegar and raw honey in warm water: excellent remedy for depression with strong effects. (not suitable for those with Kidney imbalance or weakness)
Bitter and sour foods reduce excess of the liver:
Quality vinegars - not to be used long term
Lemon, lime or grapefruit - room temperature water with lemon daily upon waking. Rye, romaine lettuce, asparagus, amaranth, quinoa, alfalfa, radish leaves, citrus peel.
Bitter Teas:
Dandelion - more suitable for those who feel more cold
Chamomile - not for those with ragweed allergies
Licorice - not for those with Candida or lower dampness or high blood pressure
Foods for detoxifying and cooling the liver:
Mung beans and their sprouts, celery, seaweed (esp kelp), lettuce, cucumber, watercress, tofu, millet, plum, chlorophyll rich foods, mushrooms, rhubarb, radish.
Foods that nourish the liver: Mung beans and their sprouts, chlorophyll rich foods, cucumber, tofu, millet, seaweed, watercress, plum - all improve water metabolism Fresh pressed flax, borage or EPO oil are very nourishing in appropriate quantities Taking in sufficient liquids Aloe Vera gel (not for those who feel cold) Spirulina (not for those with Candida) Dark grapes, blackberries, raspberries, huckleberries, and blackstrap molasses, all help to build blood. Lifestyle:- Address feelings of anger, worry, depression, hoarding or feelings of being stuck or short tempered.
- Keeping a journal to express these feelings or thoughts, as well as other creative ideas, goals, experiences one may encounter on their path to health.
- Avoid lifestyle choices that my expose you to toxicity such as negative people, abuse of drugs or alcohol, negative thinking.
- Exercise in the morning regularly.
- Side stretching is optimal to stimulate the liver/gall bladder and spleen/pancreas meridians.
- Create the habit of being generous.
*Remember: Herbs, spices and many foods can have strong effects in the body. Incorporating small amounts as above can be helpful for most however it's always optimal that you seek the guidance of a Naturopath, Acupuncturist or Holistic Nutritionist if you are looking to use them therapeutically.
Monica Frost. Holistic Nutrition Enthusiast
Sources: Paul Pitchford, Healing with Whole Foods
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Pre and Post Natal Acupuncture Care
Alexandra Herold, Registered Acupuncturist
Did you know you could benefit from Acupuncture during and after pregnancy? Common pregnancy conditions that Acupuncture can be applied for are:
- All aches and pains during and after pregnancy, ie. musculo-skeletal pain, sciatica
- Morning sickness, nausea and vomiting, acid reflux
 - Digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoids
- Urinary tract problems, such as urinary incontinence
- Edema
- Carpal tunnel
- Hypertension
- Headaches and migraines, insomnia
- Breech and posterior position babies
- Labor preparation and labor induction
- Anxiety and Depression
Acupuncture can help to gently prepare the pelvis and cervix for labour. Weekly pre-birth treatments are recommended to do starting in weeks 36 or 37. Recently substantiated by international research, labour preparation treatments have the potential to make the active stage of labour more efficient and may help reduce rates of medical interventions, such as inductions and caesarean sections.
In regards of postnatal care, Acupuncture has techniques to promote recovery, including the use of specific strengthening points. Other postnatal conditions that acupuncture can help with include:
- Insufficient lactation and mastitis
- Wound healing and scar tissue repair
- Postnatal depression
- Urinary incontinence
One of Alexandra's prenatal patients wrote her a testimonial after having a great experience.
For more information or to book in with Alexandra please contact reception. Alexandra offers complimentary consultations to help with if you are unsure about the next step or if this treatment is suited to you.
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The Performance Team
Wellness Coordinators: Monica (Office Manager), Leah, Jennifer and Brittany
(Pictured above)
Chiropractors: Dr Ryan Flatt and Dr Garret Kusch
Naturopathic Doctor: Dr Asal Shalviri
Registered Acupuncturist: Alexandra Herold
Registered Massage Therapists: Rebecca Stewart, Brad Greenwood, Leah Fransen,
Carissa Wringe, Lorraine Hardie and Kelsy Kunzli
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Thank you again for your interest! We hope you enjoyed our update. *If at any time you no longer wish to receive our Newsletter please "Unsubscribe" through the link provided and we will take you off the list immediately.
Sincerely,
Monica Frost
Wellness Coordinator
Performance Chiropractic & Wellness
110 - 15252 32nd Ave
Surrey, BC
V3S 0R7
Ph: 604 535 7705 |
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