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Issue #May 2010
Greetings!

Have you heard?

 The Super Antioxidant OPC-3 is 
20 x more powerful than Vitamin C!


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Combats free radicals
*  Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
*  Helps maintain healthy blood circulation

*  Helps maintain joint flexibility
*  Helps promote cardiovascular health
*  Helps support visual health/visual acuity
*  Potent free-radical scavenger
*  Supports a healthy complexion
*  Supports healthy blood glucose levels
*  Supports healthy platelet activity
And SO MUCH MORE.


What is it?

OPC-3 is a food supplement made from a combination of bilberry, grape seed, red grape, citrus extract, and pine bark extracts all found to be potent antioxidants.

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pine bark                                                           

Where can I find it?

Come in to The Conde Center to find out more, get a sample tasting, or purchase a bottle of this delicious liquid/isotonic supplement for yourself today! 


Words of Wisdom by Dr. Conde

Unlocking The Full Potential of Your Child's Brain

 

Your child has been back at school now for a couple of months.  Test results are returning and grades are below average.  Parent/teacher conferences have been called regarding your child's behavioral problems.  What should you do?

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Establish an environment that will promote brain growth and symmetrical development of both hemispheres of their brain.  This concept can be termed "brain hygiene".  According to research done on lateralization of brain function and split brain research, we see that the right and left hemispheres of your brain are specialized for certain functions and behaviors.  We should also note that within our brain we have a metronome (pacemaker) that provides us with a certain level of arousal or stimulation that allows us to keep focus and attention on tasks and also allows both of our hemispheres to function symmetrically.  Due to an unhealthy brain environment we can make one side of our brain dominant over the other and produce a fluctuating arousal level displayed as inattentive and distractible behavior.   

Here are some ways that you can put these concepts to use and begin to foster proper "brain hygiene":

A.                          Physical Activity- have your child participate in after-school sports or recreational programs.  Additionally, focus on strengthening core muscles.  I sometimes recommend reading or doing homework on an exercise ball with good posture.  This activation of postural muscles has a profound effect on normalizing arousal levels and increasing focus and attention.

B.                          Utilize Both Sides of Your Body- have your child utilize the non-dominant arm and leg more frequently.  I often recommend using the non-dominant hand when eating, brushing teeth, and when combing hair one or two days a week.  Other changes such as off-setting the computer monitor to the same side of the dominant hand is also effective.

C.                          Brain Foods- spinach or kale, broccoli, salmon or other cold water fatty fish, beans, whole grain bread (unless child has gluten sensitivity), oats, sweet potatoes, garlic, green tea, and blueberries.  Every child should also be taking a multi-vitamin recommended by their Physician.

D.                          Sleep- it is essential that all children, and adults, get at least 8-10 hours of sleep every night.  It is during deep sleep that we release growth hormone which helps to repair and replenish our body.

If your child does not respond to some of these basic, generalized changes he/she may be a candidate for Hemispheric Integration Therapy.  This treatment focuses on establishing symmetry and coherence between both hemispheres and on setting normal, non fluctuating arousal levels using conservative "brain exercises".  

Question of the Month
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What physically happens to my body and brain after a Chiropractic Neurological treatment?

          The joint in question begins to function appropriately with less restriction. There is less irritation placed on the surrounding neurovascular structures. The muscles and ligaments surrounding the joint attain a new, healthier position which minimizes the chance of strain and increases joint stability. The nervous system gets stimulated from the sensors on the joint being turned on and from brain-based exercises. Actual DNA changes occur at the level of the nerve cell which increases protein production, essentially making the nerve cell much more efficient. This occurs along the specific neurological pathway that was found deficient in the examination and which may be producing the symptoms in question. Lastly, endorphins are released which produces a sense of euphoria.

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Supplement of the Month
EPA DHA
EPA-DHA Extra Strength� Enteric-Coated
Concentrated Essential Fatty Acids for Daily Maintenance

EPA-DHA Extra Strength provides a higher concentration of the same cold water fish oil contained in EPA-DHA Complex�. It features high levels of the omega-3 essential fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

  • Features an odor-reduced, enteric-coated softgel decreases the potential for repeating and may improve patient compliance.
Recipe of the Month
caper plant
Capers...Yet another
Antioxidant Superfood
!

         A laboratory study was done which involved adding caper extracts to grilled ground-turkey, and analyzing byproducts formed during simulated digestion. The scientists found that caper-extract helped prevent the formation of certain byproducts of digested meat that have been linked to an increased risk of cancer and heart disease. That beneficial effect occurred even with the small amounts of caper typically used to flavor food.  Therefore, the Caper may have beneficial health effects, especially for people whose meals are rich in fats and red meats.

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Try this delicious recipe below to
start cooking with capers today!

Salmon with Lemon,
Capers & Rosemary


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Click on the Picture for the Recipe


 
Brain Teaser of the Month
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The Ball

How can you throw a ball forcefully...

And have it come back to you?

Even if it doesn't bounce off anything, there is nothing attached to it, and no one else catches or throws it back to you?


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The Conde Center 
 proudly carries
the full line of
 Tempur-Pedic Sleep Systems 
 
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Contact Us:
Dr. John Conde  is a Board Certified Chiropractic     Neurologist. He holds diplomate status through theAmerican Chiropractic Neurology Board.  His office is located at the Atlantic Grove in Delray Beach, Florida.  For more information, or to make an appointment, please contact us at 561-330-6096 or email us at [email protected].
 
I hope you've enjoyed the additions to this month's newsletter!  If you have any questions, you can reach the clinic at the phone number above or at our website: www.TheCondeCenter.com.
 
Sincerely,
 
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Dr. John Conde
The Conde Center for Chiropractic Neurology