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Health & Performance Tips
3:01 PM PST - 12/3/2007
by: Terry Weyman, D.C., C.C.S.P. Chiropractic Sports Institute is proud to offer a selection of tips to Improve Your Health, Increase Your Performance and Achieve Maximum Output. Current Tip"Do low-carb diets work?" According to a nationwide survey conducted by Opinion Dynamics Corporation over several months, low-carb diets are effective and remain popular as a weight-loss method for the average adult in the US. This form of diet is not effective for athletes who need carbohydrates to fuel their workouts and performance.Results of the survey include:
If you are looking at a way of trimming up for the summer this form of weight management is a good start. To keep the weight off, change more than a few carbohydrates. Get into a regular exercise program as well as look at your eating habits. Remember, the old saying, you are what you eat. See you on the road. Source: Opinion Dynamics Corporation, www.opiniondynamics.com.
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Super JuiceBy Tim Brown, D.C.
The sport of two-man beach volleyball combines the necessity for aerobic and anaerobic fitness. A player can play up to five matches in a double elimination format in which the matches can last anywhere from 45 minutes to over two hours. The average time between each play is only 10-15 seconds. The temperature on the court can exceed 100 degrees. Clearly, it is of critical importance that proper hydration and nutrition be applied before, during, and after competition. Throughout my seven years with the AVP (the last six of which were with Dr. Doug Andersen), we have been given many sample sports drinks, energy bars, herbal formulas, and vitamin preparations which, in turn, we distribute to the players. However, each year a few athletes would request alternatives to commercial preparations. Through my own research and self-experimentation in tournament play and endurance training evolved a fresh, live, pure alternative energy drink. The formula for the “Super Juice” is surprisingly simple. It consists of 2/3 fresh carrot juice combined with equal parts of fresh pressed celery, beet, bell pepper, and apple juices. We instruct the athletes to consume 8-10 ounces fresh spring water while our staff presses the whole fruit and vegetable mix on a per serving basis. Our serving size is 6-8 ounces of “Super Juice” between matches. This “water then juice” combination is our fluid-electrolyte replacement application. At the day’s end, on the way to the hotel or airport, we would give the players 16-20 ounces of the juice without water for carbohydrate replenishment purposes. Analysis of our Super Juice reveals that it contains high amounts of the antioxidents beta carotine and vitamin C. It also contains the important minerals calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and chloride with trace amounts of zinc, copper, iron, and manganese. Finally, the blend includes small amounts of the entire B-complex. The athletes who drink Super Juice have experienced no gastric problems; the positive response from the athletes has far exceeded our expectations. Tim Brown, D.C. Newport Beach, California Practice More in 2004
By Joe Buttitta
Class-A PGA Professional Westlake Golf Course Make a resolution this New Year’s season to spend more time practicing your golf swing, but moreover to do it with all of your clubs. The golf swing is a motor skill, meaning you are training muscles for a specific act. Constant repetition of the same moves will eventually create a habit as long as your swing mechanics are proper for you. That's where I can help you determine just what mechanics are correct for you. Then use that motion to swing all of your clubs, not just your favorites. Often I see golfers at the driving range using only the clubs they know they can hit well. That may be fun, but it’s not very productive for the overall game. Force yourself to practice with clubs you are less confident with, like the mid-to-long irons and fairway woods. Driving ranges are workshops! Do your experimentation on the range before you take your swing to the course. Golf clubs are nothing more than tools with which you play the game. Having more tools at your disposal can make the game more satisfying and enjoyable. HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR!! Call me soon for your 2004 golf swing checkup. 805-208-1467 (Joe Buttitta is a Class-A PGA Professional at Westlake Golf Course. He can be reached at 805-208-1467 or through his email address at: JoeB@Chiropractic-Sports.com) We Are Just All Thumbs
By Dr. Terry Weyman
Clinic Director of the Chiropractic Sports Institute Westlake Village, CA - 805-371-0737 With the popularity of Handhelds, PDA’s (personal data assistants) and now Cell Phones with text messaging, we are seeing a new wave of overuse injuries, the Thumb. According to an article in the Wallstreet Journal on April 17th, text messaging, known as “texting”, is a growing concern. Thumbs began their quest for technological supremacy over index fingers in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s on the joysticks and hand-held controllers of video game systems. This condition made the New England Journal of Medicine with a diagnosis term, “Nintendinitis”. Executives are now “texting” up to 500 messages a month and this increase in technology is creating a new diagnosis, TMI- Text message injury. To avoid injury there are a few simple steps you can take help combat this situation. Try a series of hand exercises with a racquetball or a foam rectangle. These exercises should be performed daily for up to 10 minutes to “cross train” the hand. Shoulder shrugs, wrist and neck stretches should be done daily as well. Reducing your texting to 300 messages a month will also help tremendously. For any further advise please do not hesitate to contact me at my office. Contact Dr. Terry Training Tip - A Six Pack For The Summer
By Chris Stevenson, C.S.C.S.
Strength and Conditioning Specialist, CSI Performance Enhancement Clinic Westlake Village, CA - 805-371-0737 Remember what your abs do.
Therefore that is how you need to work them out.
If you hit all three of these movements, with good form, when you do ab work, you'll be on your way to strong, functional and great looking abs. Remember to always drink plenty of water and warm up and warm down before starting any exercise routine. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any question regarding general exercise or sports specific training. Contact Chris Cardio Kick Boxing Tip - "Chambering is the key!"...
By Chris Stevenson, C.S.C.S.
Strength and Conditioning Specialist, CSI Performance Enhancement Clinic Westlake Village, CA - 805-371-0737 One of the most important things to remember in a cardiokickboxing class is to "chamber" your kicks. Kicks such as front kicks, roundhouse kicks, side kicks and back kicks all start out by bringing the knee up first. As you do this, keep the foot tucked back by keeping the knee flexed (This is called "chambering"). After you have lifted the knee to the desired height, with the knee chambered, you extend your lower leg and foot to complete the kick. After you extend, bring the lower leg and foot back to the "chambered" position and return it to the ground. For example, when doing a front kick, you first lift the knee up in front of you (with the foot chambered), then second, you extend the foot. By doing this, you can reduce the risk of hamstring and groin pulls, because you have eliminated the swinging motion, and are using the correct muscles (hip flexors, abductors and quads) to do the kick. SO DON'T FORGET TO CHAMBER THOSE KICKS. Contact Chris Are you drinking the amount of water you should every day?
Ear Infections - A Problem For Child and ParentsAn earache can result when the Eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear with the throat, enlarges and becomes inflamed. This prevents proper drainage (in children under the age of 3 the Eustachian tubes are parallel instead of down sloping). Fluids can become trapped behind the eardrum, often putting painful pressure on delicate tissues. A common treatment is the use of antibiotics. But because antibiotics only treat bacterial infections, and only a small number of ear infections are from bacteria, they have virtually no effect on eliminating the fluid that causes the pain. In fact, the use of antibiotics can prolong the problem and increase its reoccurrence. The most drastic approach involves cutting a small hole in the eardrum. A small tube is implanted to drain the middle ear. Besides the risks of anesthesia, results can be short lived, produce scar tissue, invite infection and don't address the real cause of the problem. In some extreme cases when all else fails tube surgery is the answer. But only when ALL ELSE FAILS. More and more parents are seeking Chiropractic care. The Doctor of Chiropractic will evaluate the biomechanical function of the upper cervical spine (the birth process is extremely stressful on the upper cervical spine due to excessive rotation to get the shoulders past the pelvis), neurological or physiological function to the ears as well as perform a complete ear exam. If you notice that your child carries his or her head at an unusual angle, prefers to feed off one breast only, does not seem to turn their head equally or if you hang them upside down (the way they are in the womb) and they pull to one side instead of hanging in neutral, your child should be brought in for a pediatric biomechanical exam. This may mean the difference between a quiet night or one filled with tears. Upset about health insurance? Here is an alternativeMedical savings account (MSA) why have one.
In the following paragraphs I will briefly explain Medical Savings Accounts (MSA) which is one of the most overlooked money saving medical plans available on the market today. An MSA is similar to an IRA except that you may withdraw any amount of money from the Medical Savings Account, at any time, to pay for virtually any medical expense (Chiropractic, dental, psychological, etc.). No Limit on amount or number of withdrawals made during the year. Annual deposits to your MSA are limited to approximately 65% of the medical plan deductible. Many banking institutions offer Medical Savings Accounts but before you open up a Medical Savings account you must first have a MSA eligible health insurance plan. Most major health insurance companies sell these plans and they cost far less than a traditional medical plan because of the increased amount of the annual deductible. Deductibles can vary depending on the plan you purchase and whether or not you purchase an individual or family health insurance plan. You may purchase a MSA eligible health insurance plan and choose not to open a Medical Savings Account. In many cases, the savings in your health insurance premiums will be greater than the maximum amount you are allowed to deposit into your Medical Savings Account. Speak to your insurance professional regarding an MSA. |
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