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Dr. Power Asks some important questions of interest to Portland residents - Chiropractor Portland Dr. Power Asks...

Will chiropractic adjustments make my spine too loose?
No. Only the spinal joints that are fixated and "locked up" receive attention. The occasional spinal joint that moves too much is passed over so weakened muscles and ligaments can strengthen and heal.
How long does it take to form a bone spur?
Many who begin chiropractic care think their problem happened "last week when you bent over funny." But pictures of the spine tell a different story. Chiropractors know it can take your body years to deposit the calcium necessary to form a bone spur. It's your body's response to stress due to gravity or joint malfunction. And chiropractic care can help.
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Natural Flu Prevention Tips

With world-wide focus on the H1N1 or Swine Flu virus, it’s a good time to discuss natural ways to prevent getting the flu. Of course, one of the best ways to keep your immune system running properly is through regular chiropractic care.

Much of the world is experiencing economic stress, and stress is a key factor that affects your body’s ability to ward off disease. Chiropractic care addresses the effects of stress on the central nervous system and helps to restore optimal immune system functioning. A healthy immune system makes it easier to avoid all types of disease, including the flu.

Other all-natural ways to avoid the flu:

    • While a healthy immune system is beneficial, keeping your hands clean by washing them with warm soapy water adds another layer of protection.

    • Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and to flush toxins from your body.

    • Get some fresh air, even in the colder months. Home heating can be drying and it traps stale air.

    • Get a good night’s sleep to recharge and refresh your body’s immune system and your brain!

    • Exercise to relieve stress and boost the immune system. Aside from that, exercise has lots of cardiovascular benefits, and it helps you stay in shape.

    • Drink black and green teas to raise levels of interferon, a chemical that fights colds and viruses.

    • Eat that garlic! Garlic has a number of antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties that keep viruses at bay. Take two cloves daily with water and chew a sprig of parsley to keep breath fresh!

    • Consider the advice of Dr. J. Anthony Morris, former Chief Vaccine Control Officer at the FDA, who stated, "There is no evidence that any influenza vaccine, thus far developed, is effective in preventing or mitigating any attack of influenza.” The vaccine also contains numerous toxins, including ethylene glycol (antifreeze), formaldehyde, aluminum (linked to Alzheimer’s disease and known to produce cancer in mice) and thimerosol (a form of mercury, the most toxic of all heavy metals).

While many people will get the flu this year, you don’t have to be one of them. Talk to us about other healthy lifestyle choices to keep you feeling great and functioning great!