Answered Questions on Osteoporosis

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Posted on 27th January 2012 by dr george in Family Health Tips |Uncategorized

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After posting a three part series on osteoporosis on blog sites and newsletters and speaking before the West Marietta PowerCore team today, I have received lots of questions. I believe that all women should start taking bone health products in their teens. Standard process has a bone health kit that is both affordable and packaged for daily use. The definitive scan for bone density is a Dexascan. Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium as are broccoli, spinach, and dairy products. Many commonly sold calcium supplements are ineffective and do not help if you take them. The best calcium supplement would be calcium lactate. The second best would be calcium citrate. I do not recommend other types of calcium products. The urine test is called a bone resorption assay. This test cannot only identify individuals at risk but it can also monitor the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and will show a problem or potential problem long before any other test. I would highly recommend this to young adult women. Genetics do play a role in osteoporosis but behavior and lifestyle are far more serious problems. There is a similar urine test to assess your propensity for breast cancer. The bone resorption assay retails for $192.00. We are offering special pricing of $116.00 through March 1st. The breast cancer risk profile is $306.00 but we will combine both tests for a cost of $225.00. Send your loved ones to use before March 1st to save the money.

Supplementary Information:

People at risk for rapid bone loss:

~Men and women over 50

~Perimenopausal and postmenopausal women

~Women recently pregnant or nursing

~Slender, small-framed women

~Tobacco users

~Heavy alcohol consumers (particularly men)

~Men and women with lactose intolerance or dairy allergy

~Race, particularly Caucasian or southeast Asian descent

~History of dieting

Conditions associated with rapid bone loss:

~Sedentary lifestyle

~Family history of osteoporosis

~Overactive thyroid

~Depression

Selected medications

~Hysterectomy

~Stress

~Low vitamin D and calcium

~Weak digestion

~Irregular periods

~Weak adrenals

 

January Newsletter

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Posted on 9th January 2012 by dr george in Family Health Tips

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Acne Medication Uproar
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There have been several different acne medications over the years and one that has caused serious concern lately is Accutane. Accutane is made up mostly of vitamin A. This drug has a long list of negative side effects and was consequently pulled off the market. It can cause severe depression, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, hair thinning, nose bleeds, peeling skin, headaches, and even reduced bone growth. While all of these side effects are serious, the gastrointestinal problems that Accutane causes are by far the worst. Several people that have taken this drug have had to have surgeries to remove their colons or their large intestines. Once these surgeries are performed the patient can no longer have any sold foods and in the case of the colon removal, the patient would no longer be able to absorb essential nutrients. These people would have to be on a continuous supply of artificial nutrients from the duration of their lives. How long is this going to last? How many more drugs will cause devastating side effects that completely ruin or end peoples’ lives? Here at Chiropractic Wellness we offer many natural skin care alternatives. Just a few of the supplements that can help with acne and other skin conditions are Dermaco, Chaste Tree, Andrographis Complex, Cataplex F, and Thymex. Try the 100% chemical free route before subjecting your body to these drugs that could have horrid side effects. We do not diagnose or treat skin diseases. We offer nutritional support to help your body heal itself. 

Avastin and Breast Cancer
 

We do not diagnose or treat breast cancer or any other type of cancer.

According to recent statistics, about 1 in 8 American women will develop a serious form of breast cancer at some point during their lives. That totals to 12%. According to the American Cancer Societies’ website, “breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that can grow into (invade) surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas of the body. The disease occurs almost entirely in women, but men can get it, too.” In 2010 there were 207,090 reported cases of serious breast cancer among women and 54,010 non-invasive cases.

Avastin is a drug that was recently pulled off the market by the FDA for use in breast cancer patients for not living up to its manufacturer’s claims and even causing harm in some cases. This drug was supposed to delay growth of metastatic tumors, however, there is no proof of this. The side effects of this drug are very serious and can even be fatal. Some of the many side effects include massive bleeding, high blood pressure, perforations in parts of the body such as the stomach and intestines, heart attack, and even heart failure. FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg says she is not satisfied that there is enough evidence of the benefits of this drug for women to be taking the risk of using the drug. Doctors still use Avastin to treat certain types of kidney, lung, brain, and colon cancers and Avastin is currently the world’s best selling cancer drug. This drug is extremely expensive and some insurance providers are refusing to cover the costs. An estimate claims that a year’s supply of Avastin could cost around $100,000.

In our office we offer Estronex (2 hydroxyestrogens: 16 hydroxyestrone) urine tests. This test will help determine your risk level for breast and estrogen sensitive cancers. If you or someone you know is interested in preventative measures, you can obtain a supplement called Cruciferous Complete from our office. All of our supplements are made directly from foods and plant parts. We also recommend that you eat the actual food. We do not diagnose or treat breast cancer. We do however offer patient education, the above mentioned test, supplements for wellness, and referrals to the appropriate medical professionals if necessary. Be sure to practice self-breast exams monthly and follow up with you medical doctor for all of the appropriate screenings.

Weight Loss in 2012
Have you made good New Year’s resolutions? 

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Its a new year and most people have had a few holiday treats. Most of us have gained a couple pounds and many of us even had some extra pounds before the holidays. Weight loss is a very popular new year’s resolution. Weight loss is not quick, fast, or easy. We all want to look slim and we want results fast but weight loss is never quick. It is a life long journey.

Exercise is the most important component. Studies have shown that exercise improves blood pressure, blood sugar, depression, flexibility, and endurance among other things. Gym memberships are all the rage after the holidays. There are some terrific deals on gym memberships and they are fine as long as you actually use the gym on a regular basis. There are also many advertisements for exercise equipment. Before you make a purchase on anything, realize how much opportunity exists for absolutely no money. If you cannot afford cardiovascular equipment, there are staircases in almost every home and business. They work just fine and cost nothing to use. Walking your dog is free and will do you both a lot of good. Most senior citizen centers, universities, churches, and other organizations have exercise classes and many of them are free.

Realistic goals:

If you are not exercising at all, have a poor diet, and are tremendously overweight, do not disappoint yourself by setting yourself up for failure. Make one or two realistic goals per week and stick with them.

The best diet drink is water. Artificial sweeteners are very bad for your health and I have found no evidence to prove that people who consume them actually lose weight because of these products. Junk food is junk food. Do not be fooled by labels that say “light”, “fat free”, “all natural”, “low-carb”, etc. For the most part these are just marketing techniques. If you smoke light cigarettes do you get light cancer? Poison ivy is all natural. Do you want it in your salad?

A realistic goal to start with could involve eating something raw at each meal. This could consist of a serving of fresh fruit at breakfast, having lettuce, onion, or tomato on sandwiches, or eating carrot sticks or any other raw vegetables.
 
Here at Chiropractic Wellness we have a very important New Year’s resolution. This resolution is to help our patients get healthy and stay healthy. We would like to give a warm welcome to our new staff member Courtney Larkin. Courtney will be assisting Dr. George in the office along with Dana. We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. 
 
Best wishes to you and your family this new year,
 

George Tomes
Chiropractic Wellness By Dr. George, LLC

Avastin and Breast Cancer

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Posted on 21st November 2011 by dr george in Uncategorized

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We do not diagnose or treat breast cancer or any other type of cancer.

According to recent statistics, about 1 in 8 American women will develop a serious form of breast cancer at some point during their lives. That totals to 12%. According to the American Cancer Societies’ website, “breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that can grow into (invade) surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas of the body. The disease occurs almost entirely in women, but men can get it, too.” In 2010 there were 207,090 reported cases of serious breast cancer among women and 54,010 non-invasive cases.

 

Avastin is a drug that was recently pulled off the market by the FDA for use in breast cancer patients for not living up to its manufacturer’s claims and even causing harm in some cases. This drug was supposed to delay growth of metastatic tumors, however, there is no proof of this. The side effects of this drug are very serious and can even be fatal. Some of the many side effects include massive bleeding, high blood pressure, perforations in parts of the body such as the stomach and intestines, heart attack, and even heart failure. FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg says she is not satisfied that there is enough evidence of the benefits of this drug for women to be taking the risk of using the drug. Doctors still use Avastin to treat certain types of kidney, lung, brain, and colon cancers and Avastin is currently the world’s best selling cancer drug. This drug is extremely expensive and some insurance providers are refusing to cover the costs. An estimate claims that a year’s supply of Avastin could cost around $100,000.

 

In our office we offer Estronex (2 hydroxyestrogens: 16 hydroxyestrone) urine tests. This test will help determine your risk level for breast and estrogen sensitive cancers. If you or someone you know is interested in preventative measures, you can obtain a supplement called Cruciferous Complete from our office. All of our supplements are made directly from foods and plant parts. We also recommend that you eat the actual food. We do not diagnose or treat breast cancer. We do however offer patient education, the above mentioned test, supplements for wellness, and referrals to the appropriate medical professionals if necessary. Be sure to practice self-breast exams monthly and follow up with you medical doctor for all of the appropriate screenings.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Posted on 26th October 2011 by dr george in Uncategorized

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According to recent statistics, about 1 in 8 American women will develop a serious form of breast cancer at some point during their lives. That totals to 12%. According to the American Cancer Societies’ website, “breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that can grow into (invade) surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas of the body. The disease occurs almost entirely in women, but men can get it, too.” In 2010 there were 207,090 reported cases of serious breast cancer among women and 54,010 non-invasive cases.

In our office we offer Estronex (2 hydroxyestrogens: 16 hydroxyestrone) urine tests. This test will help determine your risk level for breast and estrogen sensitive cancers. We do not diagnose or treat breast cancer. We do however offer patient education, the above mentioned test, supplements for wellness, and referrals to the appropriate medical professionals if necessary. Be sure to practice self-breast exams monthly and follow up with you medical doctor for all of the appropriate screenings. Also, come by our office to see what we can do for you or your loved ones.

Breast Cancer Prevention

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Posted on 10th May 2010 by admin in Family Health Tips

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Several studies have shown that women can help prevent breast cancer by eating cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and bok choy.  Ideally, eat one 1/2 cup serving of these vegetables every day to get the most out of their cancer preventing qualities.

Here’s what the American Institute for Cancer Research has to say about cruciferous vegetables:

Several laboratory studies have suggested that cruciferous vegetables help regulate a complex system of bodily enzymes that defend against cancer. Components of these vegetables have shown the ability to stop the growth of cancer cells in various cell, tissue and animal models, including tumors of the breast, endometrium, lung, colon, liver, colon and cervix.

Not only do these vegetables help fight cancer.  They are also high in vitamins and are a great source of fiber.  Plus, they’re low in calorie-density and protect against weight gain.