Alternative Medicine Chiropractor in Portland, Maine – Dr. Lou
Alternative Medicine Chiropractor in Portland, Maine – Dr. Lou Why would you possibly be searching for alternative medicine in Portland, Maine? As you probably know, our healthcare system is faltering. The United States is typically ranked between 35-40th in overall health among developed nations. Our infant mortality rate is often ranked worse than Cuba. We are sicker, more medicated and operated on more frequently than ever before. America has the best medical schools, the best doctors, the best hospitals, the best research facilities, the most money spent on developing new systems, etc. Despite all of this, we are not #1 in health. Why is this? It’s because the idea of what constitutes healthy is faulty. In the U.S. if you are not sick, you are healthy. What is the definition of “insanity”? Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, right? Our medical system continues to do the same thing over and over again and we continue to become fatter, slower, more medicated and at higher risk of lifestyle related disease than ever before. Alternative medicine, while great for some types of damage control and more acute care of...
read moreAllergy Medication Side Effects In Portland, Maine
Allergy Medication In Portland, Maine If you live in or around Portland, Maine, you know this has been a pretty “allergic spring”. People with allergies have been suffering this season. Medications like Zyrtec and Claritin have what most consider unwanted side effects. In addition to calling your doctor immediately if you have any of the following side effects, maybe you want to consider an alternative to the meds. If you or someone you love is taking allergy medication in Portland, maine, read on…. Zyrtec side effects: – fast, pounding or uneven heartbeat; – weakness, tremors, or sleep problems – restlessness or hyperactivity – confusion – problems with vision – less urination or no urination at all – dizziness and drowsiness – tired feeling – dry mouth – sore throat, cough; – nausea, constipation – headache (this is not a complete list, for that list, contact your medical doctor) -headaches occur 16% of the time Claritin Side Effects: – fast or uneven heart rate – feeling like you might pass out – jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) – seizures – nervousness – feeling tired or drowsy – stomach pain, diarrhea – dry mouth, sore throat,...
read moreRock Stars Sleep on Buses
Don’t Sleep Like A Rock Star Don’t sleep like a rock star, sleep like they would want to be sleeping, like that of a mere mortal. Many tour buses have one queen size bed, not enough for an entire band or even half a band. Tour buses are also equipped with smaller than a twin size mattress bunks that run parallel to the direction of the bus. Cramped, guarded sleeping leads to issues. Worn out old mini mattresses lead to issues. One of the most common complaints I hear from traveling musicians is that the beds on the bus are terrible. It is very difficult to comfortably sleep in the coffin like bunks. 1-2 day breaks from touring allow for overnights in hotels but the bus is the primary home for the months spent on the road. One of the reasons I am most often called in to treat musicians is for aches related to poor sleep. Poor sleep equals poor performance and they know it. Because their livelihood depends on great performances, touring musicians will often call on me prior to injury or pain because they know that the beds, among other stressors...
read moreEminem & The Chiropractor
Eminem is one of the greatest rappers of all time. It’s not often that a chiropractor is mentioned in music of any kind let alone a song by Eminem. The song Fly Away makes reference to the Chiropractor. “Homie you got it backwards, you’re dipping your soup Inside your crackers, I can carry rap til my back hurts Set it down, go right back to the chiropractor Get my back right then I’m right back on you bastards” Having worked with some of music’s biggest names, it is important to recognize the physical, mental and chemical stress on the working musician’s body. It is because of these stressors that professional musicians find visits to the chiropractor so valuable for damage control, better health and injury...
read moreStress Makes You Fat.
Stress Makes You Fat – Cortisol The last think most people want when they are trying to lose weight is having the cards stacked even higher against them. Mental stress increases cortisol levels in your body. Increased stress and cortisol levels do the following and really need no explanation: 1. Slows Metabolism 2. Increases Cravings 3. Increases Blood Sugar – Leading to hyperglycemia, diabetes and even heart attacks. 4. Increases Fat Storage 5. Increases Emotional Eating 6. Increases your sense of “being too busy” (excuses) 7. Increases likelihood you’ll eat fast food. If you are too busy to cook, you’ll search for quick fixes like a big mac. Solutions: Get help. If you wereable to manage stress on your own, you would have already done it. A “stress consultation” with a professional will help you organize thoughts and behaviors in such a way to reduce stress and impact your weight in a healthy way. ...
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