The 3 letters That YOU Don't Want To Skip Giving YOUR Newborn, Toddler or Kindergartner...

Left is NORMAL Right is Abnormal

It's safe to say, we all want what's BEST for our children. We want them to be healthy, happy and express their optimum potential. Doctors of all disciplines can agree that per-natal preparation and the first few years of your child's life are critical to healthy physical, mental and social development. This, I am sure you knew and can agree whole heartily.

You may of heard how vital nutrition can be for prenatal moms & babies, newborns, toddlers and children - specifically DHA.  

The 3 letters That YOU Don't Want To Skip Giving YOUR Newborn, Toddler or Kindergartner...

DHA, here is why...

Optimal nutrition is integral to a healthy pregnancy.   DHA is an essential fatty acid known to be critical during pregnancy and post-natal for the optimal development of your infant's eyes and brain.  Current research indicates an optimal average daily intake of at least 200 mg of DHA.

What exactly is DHA?

DHA is a essential fatty acid - essential as this word implies means, necessary, critical and must have in your diet for proper growth and development. This is a GOOD FAT. Awesome fat. Mainly and most abundantly found in cold salt water fish and lesser in flax and chia seeds.

Because...

Developing fetuses depend on their mother’s DHA stores for brain growth and maturation. The third trimester is a particularly important period as the fetus’ neurodevelopment is accelerated. During this period, DHA is used up rapidly by the unborn baby, and the pregnant woman’s stores may become depleted. Current research indicates an optimal average daily intake of at least 200 mg of DHA may support normal toddler development

Brain and nerve system development is vital to your babies normal growth and DHA is a vital factor for normal development. Unfortunately MOST moms and babies are not getting enough DHA.

As a Structural Chiropractor who works with children for a variety  of Secondary Conditions such as, chronic ear infections, ADD/ADHD and asthma. One of the complementary recommendations I require is to have your child consume enough DHA. This is in addition to dectecting and correcting any Structural Shifts in the spine that interfere with their nerve system.

As we all know, your nerve system including your brain are crucial for immunity (how well your child fights infections - ear infections for example), and for mental and proper social development, so it just makes complete sense to do two things, they are...

1.) Have your child checked for any structural shifts in their spine that interfere with your child's nerve system by a Structural Chiropractor - which is what I do very well.

2.)Make sure they have adequate amounts of DHA in their diet.

Have a GREAT Day!

About Dr. Chris... "The Children's Chiropractor"

Dr. Chris Chase is a Chiropractor that focuses on the Structural Correction of the spine at his practice Advanced Chiropractic, located in West Hartford, CT.  In contrast to traditional chiropractors whose goal is to provide temporary relief of pain, Dr. Chase's goal is to shift the underlying framework of the body back to the stability of what all healthcare professionals agree is normal.

Dr. Chase can be reached at 860.523.5465
and
www.advancedwesthartford.com or

www.facebook.com/advancedwesthartford1

West Hartford Patch Blog

Community Lecture Series continues with : Facts And Myths About Going Paleo

Community Lecture Series continues with : Facts And Myths About Going Paleo 
 
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This free community workshop goes over the foundational concepts of the Paleo nutritional lifestyle.

You will learn the the Paleo :101 - the common myths and facts about going Paleo. You will learn the specific steps to make your transition to this style of eating seemless. You will learn how to avoid certain common mistakes that can derail your progress.

You will learn the reason why - which will make complete sense, that a Paleo lifestyle is easily incorporated and doable for even the average person.

You will learn about the health benefits as well as the common aesthetic benefits or as one patient puts it, " I now only have skinny jeans".

This is a free workshop, I do these community workshops for two reasons;

1. I like to do them.

     2.   I wish to be seen as a health resource, and yes if you need my service it is my sincere     hope that my name is on the top of your list. 

Call for additional information at 860.523.5465

About Dr. Chris...

Dr. Chris Chase is a Chiropractor that focuses on the Structural Correction of the spine at his practice Advanced Chiropractic, located in West Hartford,

CT.  In contrast to traditional chiropractors whose goal is to provide

temporary relief of pain, Dr. Chase's goal is to shift the underlying

framework of the body back to the stability of what all healthcare

professionals agree is normal.
Dr. Chase can be reached at 860.523.5465
and www.advancedwesthartford.com or www.facebook.com/advancedwesthartford1
 http://westhartford.patch.com/groups/events/p/complimentary-community-lecture-series-facts--myths-about-going-paleo

Facts & Myths About Omega-3 Oil

This is an article I shared with West Hartford Patch: http://westhartford.patch.com/groups/dr-chris-chases-blog/p/facts--myths-about-omega3-oil_82c04d58

A recent study has attempted to link people ingesting omega-3 (not specifying the source or the quality level) with prostate cancer. Like most things in life, the storyline and the truth are usually worlds apart.

It appears that study didn't look at other factors such as lifestyle, medications, etc. It simply is suggesting that folks who have omega-3 in their body also, as well as blood, and most other goodies found in the human body, also had a bump in prostate cancer. Basically, the quality of this study is like saying, "People who breathe air also end up eventually dying." In other words, most folks looking at this study are looking at it as they did when a study came out suggesting that fiber is not necessary in one's diet. That was later shown to be very incorrect (LOL).

The American Heart Association, along with every reputable health care professional on the planet, agree that omega-3 oil is a critical component to good health. The list of benefits is quite extensive.

When it comes to nutritional supplements, most studies reach for the quality-challenged selection that you would find a large discount department store. Why? Because they're assuming that this is what most consumers purchase. For example, in a study on the merits of taking a multi-vitamin, the brands they chose to use for their "analysis" were the inexpensive nationally known names that were and are commonly advertised on television, and of course, available at your local drugstore.

Any reasonably intelligent person can tell you that there is a big difference between the beef you get when you purchase a .99 cent burger at any given fast food joint and the quality of beef you would find at a decent steakhouse. The difference is huge.

When it comes to fish oil, the differences are even greater. Quality factors include where the fish is raised, how the oil is extracted, how it is filtered, encapsulated, etc. In other words, EVERYTHING matters. The point here is that - even if this study was truly respectable, and even if the oil was the culprit, the fact of the matter is that putting low-end omega-3 oil in your body is like eating an unwashed, non-organic strawberry that has been sprayed with pesticides, cow manure, and touched by many dirty human hands.

One of the most critical factors when it comes to selecting a omega-3 product is where the fish are raised. Are they farm-raised fish - which are fed a diet of breadcrumbs, byproducts and fillers OR are they sourced from pristine waters, having been raised in a natural environment, on a diet from their natural habitat?

Another critical factor is how the oil is processed. Would you drink water that left a water treatment plant unfiltered (i.e. toilet water)? Of course not. Only the finest oils go through a high-level filtration process called MOLECULAR DISTILLATION. This takes an already incredible oil, and then filters out anything and everything that may have made its way into the fish's body - so that you are left with pure liquid gold.

At Advanced Chiropractic we carry only the finest omega-3 oil available anywhere. It is sourced from the best sources and is molecularly distilled. Omega-3 oil is a critical component of good health. Sure - you could eat a couple of large daily servings of wild cold water fish (ocean - not lake, river, stream or pond), but that is hardly realistic.

One final word on this matter: Omega-3 oil delivers so many positives to the human body, that - to some folks in the health care community, it is more of a threat than it is a benefit. If you could truly prove that the American Heart Association, Dr. Weil, Dr. Oz and pretty much every celebrity and reputable non-celebrity health care profession in the world was WRONG about their positive endorsement of omega-3 oil, then you could probably make a very strong case for other prescription products designed to treat a world of conditions.

If I could prove that all produce was bad for you (including all organic produce), then I could make a very strong case why you should buy my "Super-Duper Veggie & Fruit Pill."

People ask me, "Dr. Chris why do you write about nutrition"?

As a Structural chiropractor, which is different than convential chiropractic, we are focused on detecting and then correcting abnormal shifts of the spine that adversely affect your spine, nerves and spinal cord. Anything that complements our care we recommend to our patients - one of these recommendations is a healthy diet, including Omega-3 fish oils.

This helps with patient outcomes and if results matter than so does technique.

Have a GREAT Day!

About Dr. Chris...

Dr. Chris Chase is a Chiropractor that focuses on the Structural Correction of the spine at his practice Advanced Chiropractic, located in West Hartford, CT.  In contrast to traditional chiropractors whose goal is to provide temporary relief of pain, Dr. Chase's goal is to shift the underlying framework of the body back to the stability of what all healthcare professionals agree is normal.

Dr. Chase can be reached at 860.523.5465
and www.advancedwesthartford.com or www.facebook.com/advancedwesthartford1

Look for our blog on Patch of West Hartford: http://westhartford.patch.com/groups/dr-chris-chases-blog/p/facts--myths-about-omega3-oil_82c04d58

Top Ten Supplements To Enhance Your Health

Top Ten Supplements To Enhance Your Health

We’ve come a long way since our grandparents Geritol (multivitamin).   Now there are hundreds maybe even a few thousand different supplements you can buy ranging from the exotic to the mundane Vitamin C.

Now, as a Structural Corrective Chiropractor/Healthcare provider I know you DO NOT need bags full of supplements to take daily.  That is NOT necessary and I also know there ARE helpful supplements that are valuable to optimum health.

Here are my top supplements that I recommend:

1. Omega-3 EPA/DHA
2. ECG
3. Vitamin D
4. ALA
5. CoQ10
6. B12
7. Glucosamine
8. Chondrotin
9. Turmeric
10. Cal/Mag

The list above, does NOT mean you should take all ten. That would be foolish.  The above list is the most common I recommend for our patients. My recommendation is based on science and customized with a strategic plan to optimize your results. A solution that is based on a plan, with goals and objective indicators vs. the take this or that or try this then that approach. 

For example, it makes no sense to recommend Vit D in the summer time for the average person. Just go outside for 30mins daily and expose most of your skin to the beautiful sun.  Yet, in February living in West Hartford, you bet your running shoes taking Vit D is PRUDENT.

This is why it is important to have a trusted adviser (that would be me – shameless plug) to guide you or at least give you a second opinion on what you are taking, in regards to supplements.

For example, should a runner, Crossfitter or tennis player be taking the same supplements or could there be some overlap and specific supplements in regards to specific training needs?  Specifics and details makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE.

What if you are on medications? 

What supplements are safe and beneficial to enhance your treatment from your family doctor? Especially, if you are on statin medications, there are two that I recommend that have dramatically helped patients.

In our practice we have a DRAMATIC usage of supplements from the guy who thinks/believes he needs nothing to the patient who comes in with 20 different supplements including medications.

Both are WRONG WRONG WRONG!

The correct way is to have a reasonable approach that includes specific knowledge in how your body works and how these supplements interact with certain medications. In addition, what changes can you do with your diet to minimize supplementation needs to be addressed.

What are your goals, age, fitness level, sports and recreation, diet and medicines you are taking – all of these factors plus any health indicators should be play the predominate role in your decision and choice of supplement routine. As a Structural Chiropractic (different than traditional chiropractor), we are concerned with your nervous system and the inner frame work of your body that houses and PROTECTS your nervous system – your spine. 

So any food or supplement that enhances brain function, nerve function, reduces chronic inflammation is excellent and reasonable goal.  You see, there is never a silver bullet and a silver strategy is reasonable.  Not only do we detect and correct abnormal spinal structure, we also give you complementary recommendations to enhance your care.  This way you can protect your health.

Supplements are NOT candy – they will change your body’s physiology, no joke. If you are serious about your health and/or performance, then this is reasonable. If you believe taking a daily multi-vitamin is plenty and good enough for everyone regardless of their lifestyle, ask yourself; “Does that sound remotely reasonable”?

Have a GREAT Day!

About Dr. Chris…

Dr. Chris Chase is a Chiropractor that focuses on the Structural Correction of the spine at his practice Advanced Chiropractic, located in West Hartford, CT.  In contrast to traditional chiropractors whose goal is to provide temporary relief of pain, Dr. Chase’s goal is to shift the underlying framework of the body back to the stability of what all healthcare professionals agree is normal.

Dr. Chase can be reached at 860.523.5465 
 
and www.advancedwesthartford.com or 

www.facebook.com/advancedwesthartford1