Going Pink in October

October is fast approaching and you’ll find that it is not just another fall month. It’s something grand,

and it should get you to move forward with wearing more pink. Why is that? Because it’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. That’s right, the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. and people across the world are looking at October as a month to educate, support, and fight against this cancer that can strike any woman. The more education that is put forward, and the more women find out the warning signs, the better chances they will have to fight and win against this battle.

Understanding BreastCancer

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women today. The cancer cells can form in the breast tissue and form into a malignant tumor. Once the tumor is in place, it can manifest into a lump

and grow rapidly. If detected early, and a course of treatment is given to women, survival rates go up. However, if not detected early, and the cells spread, they can cause serious problems, complications, and even death. There is no 100% cure for this issue, but early detection is crucial to the fight. Many women have found success rates with regular screenings (mammograms), and cancer treatments administered through their doctor. The kicker here is that it’s not just women that can develop it, 2,000 plus men will get diagnosed with this as well, and that’s something that is definitely worth noting as well.

The Factors

There are two major types of factors that are linked to breast cancer risk. Genetic and environmental. Genetic options cannot be thwarted, but some things can be done to detect the early presence of this issue. Environmental factors can be thwarted and changed. Behavior modification such as a sedentary lifestyle, being overweight, alcoholism, and other factors can be shifted to reduce the risk. Even with a reduction of risks, there’s no 100% way to change the course of cancer risk.

Going Pink

In October, join the fight against Breast Cancer by wearing pink, supporting The National Breast

Cancer Foundation, and talking with others in regards to this disease. The more awareness that can be spread, the more donations can be given, and the fight can keep going against breast cancer in today’s world. Awareness is the key to early detection, and that plan of action can raise the survival rate and hopefully a cure as well.

Dr. Nailah Smith
Full Body Rejuvenation Center
Lithonia GA
www.fullbodyrejuvenation.com
Contact Us: 770-733-1381

Chiropractic Care Is Good For Daily Life

Most people assume that chiropractors are only there to help when something is hurting. Often time’s people

forget that the body can behave like a machine, and when there is something wrong, other parts compensate for that issue. By the time a person starts to feel knee pain, back pain, or foot pain, it’s been months or even years since the initial strain on the body started. This is something that could potentially cause a serious problem over time, if left alone. It’s for that reason that you may want to look at some benefits that are attributed to chiropractic care on a regular basis, even daily life.

Aligning The Spinal Column

The spine is a miraculous work of science, and when all is well, the nerves travel through and allow full movement of the body. When there is something wrong,

however, things can end up misplaced and injury occurs. Even when there is no immediate trauma to the spine, daily routine can cause the discs in the back and other ailments to manifest. Things as simple as sitting at your desk for 8 to 9 hours a day, or jostling around some groceries or loading a car, are things that can cause issue with the spine. Alignments can help straighten things out and alleviate pressure before it starts, keeping the body at 100% homeostasis.

Massaging Sore Muscles

Muscle spasms, cramps, and all sorts of pain can manifest due to repetitive stress in the muscles. Even if you

don’t really workout, or you feel as though you aren’t in any pain, there may be some signs that you’re missing. It’s imperative that from time to time you get a massage that focuses on the muscle system, especially when you are sore. Instead of reaching for the aspirin or ibuprofen, you may find that a massage will remove the issue, fix the kinks and help alleviate pressure from the neck and more.

Fixing Chronic Pain

Millions of people today are dealing with chronic pain. Whether it’s from an old sports injury, or it’s from an accident, the pain that people feel is real. The medical world often times just tells people to take pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medication. These aren’t terrible, but if you’re just masking the pain, it’s always going to be there. A good chiropractor can help alleviate chronic pain by looking for the root cause and working on natural elements to help heal it. You may

find that the pain in your knee could be a result of carrying too much weight on one of your body’s sides. Or you may find that the back muscles are tense because you have a misaligned spinal column, or any number of connections. You may be even stepping wrong in your shoe, and it’s causing pressure across the shoulders. So many integral parts of the body are connected, and it’s the job of a chiropractor to find the source of the issue and alleviate it.

If you’ve never seen a chiropractor before, make an appointment and see what they are all about. You’ll be surprised with how easy it is to get relief from pain, and even align the back so that you don’t have to worry about surgeries, or anything that may be invasive. It’s worth exploring, especially if you want a natural element of healing for a change. 

Holistic Medicine versus Traditional Medicine

Holistic Medicine versus Traditional Medicine

The main difference between holistic medicine and Western or traditional medicine is the approach. Simply defined, holistic health focuses on the body as a whole, rather than individual parts and symptoms, recognizing the importance of body, mind, spirituality, and emotions, as opposed to traditional medicine, which focuses on symptoms and cures.Emphasis is placed on individual symptoms and pain management. Diagnosis in western medicine is made through general classifications (textbook cases), rather than recognizing patients as individuals. Chemicals and surgery are the primary methods of treatment in this form of medicine, leading to unpleasant side effects (often worse than the original symptoms). Some side effects often prove fatal. Traditional medicine is best used to treat infectious diseases, trauma, and acute conditions.

Holistic medicine recognizes the individual, focusing on causes and patterns, using natural, organic, and ecological treatments directed towards healing, rather than masking symptoms. This form of medicine views each unit of the body as a whole, with every area affecting the other. When one area is deficient, the whole is deficient. Prevention and correction is then implemented alongside patient pro-activity. Changes in lifestyle, eating habits, and wellness practices are determined by the individual patient’s needs. Holistic medicine is best for chronic disorders (often the cause of stress and lifestyle), toxemia, immune problems, body system imbalances, and glandular deficiencies. 

I've Been In An Accident, Now What?

Chiropractic Therapy and Massage Therapy

After seeking medical attention, accident victims should seek chiropractic care, whether suffering from pain or not. Stiff and sore muscles, herniation of discs, and other musculoskeletal injuries are often the cause of future chronic pain (and possible scarring of tissue) when left untreated. A chiropractic evaluation after a car accident can determine possible injuries, even though these injuries may not produce immediate or painful symptoms. Undetected injuries can potentially lead to serious complications over an extended period of time. Spinal misalignments and whiplash are often a result of accidents, making chiropractic treatment (often combined with massage therapy) essential to wellness and recovery. These adjustments are non-invasive and are a safe alternative to drug treatment.

Massage therapy after an accident has many benefits, while working in tandem with chiropractic care to restore balance to the whole body. Massage therapists are trained to work with injuries resulting from car accidents, especially muscle sprains, whiplash, headaches, nerve compression, and lower back pain. Massage restores proper circulation to muscles, allowing for faster recovery to traumatized areas of the body, while relieving stress and pain that often result from car accidents. 

Chiropractic care and children

Chiropractic care and children

For over a hundred years, chiropractors have cared for children, alongside adults. Many common childhood ailments have been proven to respond to this safe, natural form of health care, and a growing number of parents, especially those who are already chiropractic patients themselves, seek chiropractic care for their children. A child encounters many physical stresses during their growing years, and the resulting problems in children’s spines may occur at any point in their growth and development.  The cause of many newborn health complaints such as reflux, sleep issues, allergic reactions, breastfeeding problems, and chronic infections can often be traced to nervous system irritation caused by spinal and cranial misalignments.

The first challenge a growing spine faces is the position it is forced into inside the womb, such as the breech and posterior positions. Spinal segments can be pushed out of place even in the womb. If this position is less than ideal, it can result in a longer and more difficult labor. Even natural birthing methods can stress an infant’s spine and nervous system, much less interventions such as induction, forceps, or caesarean section. The latter (which account for a growing percentage of births in the United States), while appearing to offer a less traumatic birth for the child, may actually create additional traumas and compromises to the infant’s future health.

Because significant spinal trauma can occur at birth or in the womb, many parents choose to have their newborn’s spine assessed after birth. Many growing milestones, such as holding up the head, sitting upright, crawling, and walking, are affected by spinal alignment and are important times to have a child checked by a chiropractor. Falls, sports injuries, playground mishaps, heavy book bags and sitting for long periods in the classroom are physical stresses to the spine and nervous system are other reasons for seeking chiropractic care on a regular basis.

The Benefits of Chiropractic Care

The Benefits of Chiropractic Care

             Chiropracticcare is a method of natural healing, triggering the body to heal itself, and includes the use of manual spinal manipulation, helping restore the mobility of restricted joints resulting from tissue injury. Tissue injuries are a result of traumatic incidents, such as car accidents, falls, kinesthetic injuries (lifting or twisting the wrong way) or repetitive stress. Chiropractic care provides an alternative to conventional pain relief for injured muscles, joints, bones, and connective tissues (ligaments, tendons, and cartilage). Recurring headaches, fibromyalgia, and osteoarthritis patients also respond to this method of care.

            Involving no drugs or surgery, chiropractic methods are considered safe for most patients. The techniques used are believed to treat the body as a whole, rather than just treating individual symptoms. The chiropractic viewpoint holds that if the spine is out of alignment, other body systems will manifest symptoms of illness or dysfunction.  Patients who visit a chiropractor regularly generally see a reduction in previous symptoms of lower backaches, headaches, and neck strain. When combined with regular exercise and diet changes, many patients see a positive change in overall health.

            Chiropractors incorporate exercise, rehabilitation, and nutritional counseling into their treatment plans, the goal of their practice being to restore function to their patients, as well as the prevention of future injuries by educating patients about spinal health, exercise, and nutrition. While a large percentage of chiropractic patients are those suffering from acute lower back pain, patients with a variety of conditions, illnesses, and symptoms see a chiropractor regularly as an alternative or in conjunction with traditional medical treatment. 

Dr. Smith is the owner of Full Body Rejuvenation Center

3636 Panola Rd Ste B

Lithonia, GA 30038