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July 2010 Newsletter Issue 7
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Tips on Staying Cool
This Summer
Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet annually many people
succumb to extreme heat. Historically, from  1979-2003, excessive heat
exposure caused 8,015 deaths in the United States. During this period,
more people in this country died from extreme heat than from hurricanes,
lightning, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined.
Drink plenty of fluids- Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink. During heavy exercise in a hot
environment, drink two to four glasses (16-32 ounces) of cool fluids
each hour.
Wear appropriate sunscreen and clothing- If you must go outdoors, protect yourself from the sun by wearing a
wide-brimmed hat along with sunglasses, and by
putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes
prior to going out.
Stay cool indoors- Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-conditioned place.
If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or
public library-even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your
body stay cooler when you go back into the heat.
Pace Yourself- If you are not accustomed to working or exercising in a hot environment,
start slowly and pick up the pace gradually. If exertion in the heat
makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath, STOP all
activity. Get into a cool area or at least into the shade, and rest,
especially if you become lightheaded, confused, weak, or faint.
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Non-Surgical Spinal
Decompression
Therapy:
Low back pain is an American epidemic. One-half of
working Americans report having at least one episode of low back pain
each year. In-fact, it is the most common reason for missing work and
is the second most common reason for visiting your doctor's office.
 The
most common causes of
mechanical low back pain include:
disc
herniations
degenerative
disc and joint disease
facet
syndrome
strain/sprains
misalignments of the spinal joints
Non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical therapies such as
chiropractic care are aimed at restoring motion and stability to the
spine through gentle manipulations and therapeutic exercises. Although
very effective, a complement to
this is a new form of non-invasive therapy termed non-surgical spinal
decompression therapy. This form of therapy has been gaining notoriety
over the last decade in response to a large patient demand for
conservative alternatives to low back surgical procedures.
What is non-surgical spinal decompression
therapy (NSSDT) and what is it used for?
Well,
NSSDT is an FDA approved revolutionary new technology used to treat low
back and neck pain targeting three distinct regions; the discs, the
facet joints, and the soft tissue around the spine (ligaments and
tendons). The concept behind NSSDT involves gently reducing the
 pressure within the spinal discs. The vertebrae are slowly and
methodically separated utilizing a spinal decompression unit (such as a
DTS) creating a "vacuum" or negative pressure within the disc. This
"vacuum" sucks the gelatinous center of the disc, termed the nucleus
pulposus, back in.
This subsequently reduces the bulge or
herniation and reduces pressure on the nerve root. It also helps to
allow for the diffusion of essential oxygen, nutrients, and fluids back
into the disc which are usually lost after the age of twenty five due to
a collapse of the local vascular system. These events only occur
microscopically with each session of spinal decompression therapy but
cumulatively the results can be quite dramatic.
The patient
lies comfortably on their back or stomach on a well cushioned bed with a
set of nicely padded straps snug around the waist and around the  lower
chest. For neck pain, the patient will lie face up with a pair of soft
rubber pads behind the neck. The table will then proceed with cycles of
decompression and relaxation in a precise and graduated manner. The
patient usually can experience a sense of euphoria with this treatment
which may last 15-30 minutes.
It is of paramount importance
however, to be evaluated first to determine if you are a candidate for
non-surgical spinal decompression therapy.
If you have been
experiencing any of the following:
low back pain
neck pain
radiating
arm or leg pain
tingling or numbness in the
upper or lower extremity
Please contact our
office at 561-330-6096 for a complimentary consultation to see if non-surgical spinal
decompression therapy is a right fit for you. At The Conde Center,
relieving your pain is always our number one priority.
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Question of the Month
Do you treat children? Yes. In fact, it's just as important or even more important for a child
to have a correctly aligned and properly functioning spine as they
develop. This will ensure that the child does not develop any scoliotic
curvatures and that there neurology is functioning optimally.
Click here for more frequently asked questions
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Click on the picture above
to order online  | Supplement of the Month
Advanced B-Complex
- Helps decrease stress and improve mood
- Helps maintain
healthy levels of serotonin
- Increases energy
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Click on the Picture Above
to see the recipe  | Recipe of the Month
Pasta Primavera
Here's a healthy idea for a great summer meal!
It's a good source of riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, iron, manganese, phosphorus and selenium. On top of that it's an even better source of protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium and potassium. We're talking healthy and delicious! How can you go wrong?
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 Brain Teaser of the Month
Just In Time
What occurs once in every minute, twice in every moment, yet never in a
thousand years?
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The
Conde Center
proudly
carries
the
full line of
Tempur-Pedic
Sleep Systems
Contact
Us:
Dr. John Conde is a Board Certified Chiropractic
Neurologist. He holds diplomate status through
the American 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
info@thecondecenter.com.
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: TheCondeCenter.com
Sincerely,
Dr. John Conde
The Conde Center
for Chiropractic Neurology |
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