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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Mar 19, 2015 | Health Articles
As a Chiropractor, I listen to many people’s versions and definitions of health. Unfortunately our opinions are formed by what our parents told us and all the information that is provided by general medical practitioners, drug companies, athletic clubs, infomercials and all the superfluous information we can search on Google. In all of this extremely busy mixed messaging the better question may be, how do I know what the truth is about real health? Good question.
Simply Defining
According to Webster’s Dictionary, health is a state of optimum physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease. In other words, health is not how you feel but rather, if you are physically mentally and socially functioning at your optimum potential.
The Dorland’s Medical Dictionary tells us that Health is a state of wholeness where your body’s organs are functioning 100% all the time. There are three components in the health formula. The first is wholeness. In other words, in order to be healthy, you have to have all of the parts of your body. Second, all the parts have to be functioning properly, and third they have to be functioning properly all the time. If you take wholeness, plus 100 percent function, plus the rest of your life you will be healthy. Since we cannot replace parts of your body that have been removed or permanently damaged, then they key to health is function.
What Does Chiropractic Have To Offer?
Chiropractic focuses on the function of the person as a whole and not just the symptoms of the body is presenting. It is very easy to mask the symptoms you are experiencing by using lotions, potions, or worse taking or injecting medications that simply cover the symptom and do not address the cause of the problem which is causing the symptom in the first place.
Chiropractic addresses health as as optimum physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity rather than merely feeling good or being symptom-free.
Our goal as Chiropractors is to help your body function at 100 percent of what your body is capable of achieving.
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jan 13, 2015 | Health Articles
When making any lifestyle change, whether getting started on a new dietary regimen or a new exercise program, it is always better to start by adding good or positive things first, and then discontinue the bad habits later or simply let them fall away. By taking the “add positive first” approach, there is not the psychological aspect of self-deprivation slowing you down. For example, if your goal is to get in shape, then going to the gym on your way home from work or going for a walk after dinner is better than beating yourself up by saying, “I have got to stop sitting on the couch watching TV so much.” If you start going to the gym, by default you will sit around watching TV less when you fill that time instead with positive actions and activities.
STEP ONE: Adding Good Habits
When it comes to making dietary changes, adding positive habits are just as important, and for the same reasons. Rather than beginning a new nutritional regimen by trying to stop eating all the bad foods you enjoy and feeling deprived of your favorite mid-morning soda or candy snack, it is better to start by adding a good breakfast, eating large salads at lunch and dinner, and bringing fresh fruit and raw nuts as snacks. You will find that your cravings for the bad junk foods decreases naturally.
One main concept that should be well understood is that of whole foods. So here are some basic steps to start getting more fruits, vegetables and nuts into your diet. Remember, you want to begin any change to your health regimen by adding something positive first; then later, start removing the negative lifestyle habits you may have adopted. Eat a large salad with lunch and dinner. This does not mean iceberg lettuce drenched in Ranch dressing. This means a salad made with green leaf, red leaf, and romaine lettuce, and vegetables such as carrots, celery, cucumber, tomato, avocado, radishes, green beans, legume beans (navy, garbanzo, kidney, etc.), miscellaneous greens (kale, chard, mustard, dandelion, etc.), cabbages (napa, savoy, Bok choy – Chinese cabbage), etc. Make the salad the main dish for your meals. The protein, if there is one, should be smaller or secondary. Start to minimize how many starches you eat (i.e. pasta, breads, etc.). Plus, have steamed vegetables every night with dinner. This is one of the easiest things to add, even while eating out – almost all restaurants will accommodate your request to add or substitute steamed vegetables to your meal instead of rice, fries, or some other starch that typically comes with a dinner.
STEP TWO: Stopping the Bad Habits
As with nearly every aspect of our lives (diet style, marriage, finances, exercise, etc.), success comes not only from doing positive, successful, proven vital behaviors, but also from stopping known negative, destructive behaviors. When it comes to the food you put in your body, this input and its corresponding impact on our health cannot be overemphasized – it’s critical!
So, one of the first concepts to adopt is “out of sight, out of mind”. This means potato chips, soda pop, candy, breads, or whatever it is that you will eat if it is in the house.
These may include the following (or if it has any of the following as an ingredient):
- Artificial sweeteners: Aspartame (i.e. Nutrasweet and Equal) and Sucrolose (i.e. Splenda)
- Hydrogenated oils (also known as trans-fats) and partially hydrogenated oils
- Potato chips, tortilla chips, and other savory fried treats
- Fried foods (this includes french fries)
The Question of Moderation
We have all heard of the adage, “everything in moderation”. The truth is, that much of the toxic poisoning that we are self-dosing ourselves with through our food supply is being done over years in small doses. The fact that it is slowly poisoning in small doses, does not negate the fact that it is still poison and that it will ultimately have adverse effects on our health. This same principle applies to the over-consumption of cereals and processed grains in our culture, which is causing a horrendous obesity epidemic and its knock on effects of heart disease and diabetes.
Unfortunately, our measurement for moderation and portions have become seriously out of proportion.
Need Some Help?
A chiropractor understands that true health and wellness can be achieved when the habits needed to achieve optimal health are built into your lifestyle Only then will this allow new eating habits and proper views on food to be formed. Taking charge of your health now is the best way to reduce your risk for long-term health problems and chronic conditions, including diabetes, obesity and heart disease.
When you follow a specific and well designed plan exactly as recommended, significant change is almost always the end result. So definitely remember that chiropractors do more than simply treat pain or manage symptoms – they treat the entire body.
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jan 1, 2015 | Health Articles
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Dec 25, 2014 | Health Articles
This is the time of year that we all begin to think about the new year and the resolutions of change that we will try to commit to this year. Beginning an exercise program is generally approached in that certain way: With enthusiasm, high hopes and a positive attitude.
Then the realization kicks in. It’s hard work, it hurts, can be slightly embarrassing when you are not as nimble or coordinated as you were back in the day and it now seems like the whole process may take a bit more sacrifice and effort than you had originally realized.
Your Choices:
- Take the short road, by putting in 100% effort and making yourself proud as you achieve exactly what you set out to do.
- Take the long road, which is filled with excuses because “you’re too busy right now and it can wait until you have more time” although you realize deep down that you’re afraid of getting started and that you may possibly never get to where you dream of going.
- Sit down and give up.
Commit to Win
An idea is just a dream until you write it down, then it becomes a goal. Sit down with your personal trainer or training partner before you commence a fitness program to map out your goals and any potential obstacles that could prevent you from achieving them. You will be setting yourself up for success when you have a clearly defined goal and a map to get there.
Do not be afraid to stop and ask for directions along the way if you find yourself losing focus. You will be surprised how many people around you would love to help you succeed on your journey.
Having accountability to someone other than yourself is vital. They can motivate you, help you over the road blocks you will run into, keeping you on the short road to fitness rather than the long road to nowhere!
We Are On Your Team!
Our team is here to help you do just that – Goal-Achieve-Win! If you would like to commit and goal to win this next year contact our office so we can help you finally achieve those health goals. We are ready to help you every step of the way!
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Oct 23, 2014 | Health Articles
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When making any lifestyle change, whether getting started on a new dietary regimen or a new exercise program, it is always better to start by adding good or positive things first, and then discontinue the bad habits later or simply let them fall away. By taking the “add positive first” approach, there is not the psychological aspect of self-deprivation slowing you down. For example, if your goal is to get in shape, then going to the gym on your way home from work or going for a walk after dinner is better than beating yourself up by saying, “I have got to stop sitting on the couch watching TV so much.” If you start going to the gym, by default you will sit around watching TV less when you fill that time instead with positive actions and activities.
