Thursday, August 18, 2011
Essential Supplements
The first step to living Life By Design is to re-establish and maintain a clear brain-body connection through specific chiropractic adjustments. Once the body starts learning to better adapt to physical, chemical, and emotional stresses and starts to increase its resistance and resilience, then it is time to start thinking about making lifestyle changes that will provide your body with the best possible building blocks. Having a clear brain-body connection is absolutely paramount to living a healthy life. However, if you are not providing solid building blocks through which that connection can work then you will only get so far.
As the next step to Life By Design, we are going to recommend that you begin to supplement your diet with a few things. Even though Eating By Design provides an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, there are some things that our modern-day lifestyle and current food sources don’t provide.
1. Vitamin D: Vitamin D is crucial for bone growth, development and strength. It is also responsible for the regulation of over 20,000 genes and is highly proclaimed for its amazing cancer-fighting abilities. The most natural way for us to obtain adequate amounts of Vitamin D is through exposure to direct sunlight. However, since we live so far from the equator and since most of us have jobs that keep us indoors from 12 pm – 2 pm, and since we have cold winters and the idea of sitting outside with our shirts off at noon on a January day is ludricrous, then we need to supplement with Vitamin D.
The best way to know how much Vitamin D you need is to first determine what your blood levels of Vitamin D are currently. You can do this through a simple blood test at LabQuest. For optimal health your Vitamin D levels should be between 50-80 ng/mL for adults and children. Unfortunately, most of us fall seriously short. Therefore we follow the Vitamin D Council’s recommendations and guidelines for supplementation.
· Healthy children under the age of 1 yr – 1,000 IU/day
· Healthy children over the age of 1 yr. – 1,000 IU per 25 lb of body weight/day
· Healthy adults and adolescents – at least 5,000 IU/day
· Pregnant and lactating mothers – at least 6,000 IU/day
Additionally, children and adults with chronic health conditions such as autism, MS, cancer, heart disease, or obesity may need as much as double these amounts.
2. Fish Oil (Omega 3’s): EPA and DHA are specific types of polyunsatured omega-3 fatty acids. Your body cannot produce these fatty acids – you must get them from the food you eat or via supplementation. EPA and DHA are natural anti-inflammatory agents, and as such, play a role in brain health, heart health, protection against cancer, Alzheimer’s and depression, improvement of skin conditions like psoriasis and acne, fetal brain development, inflammatory bowel disorders, and arthritis, to name a few. Our typical (non-By Design) diets are rich in another type of pro-inflammatory polyunsaturated fatty acid called omega-6. When our dietary intake of omega-6′s far exceeds our intake of omega-3′s, our bodies experience a wide range of negative
consequences, all with the underlying cause of increased systemic inflammation. Minimizing dietary intake of omega-6 fatty acids, and supplementing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, helps to reduce inflammation, and the wide range of downstream effects.
If you are new to Eating by Design then we recommend no longer than a 3 week period of super-saturation with Omega-3’s to help your body quickly restore the Omega-3 : Omega-6 balance. To determine how much fish oil you will be taking during those three weeks, visit the Robb Wolf Fish Oil Calculator at and enter in the factors such as your current weight, the EPA and DHA values of your fish oil, the dosage and your health factor. If you are new to Eating by Design and you previously have been eating the typical Western Diet of nutrient-deficient foods, you are overweight, inactive and/or ‘sick’ then you will choose a factor somewhere between 0.75 – 1.0. Follow this dosage for a MAXIMUM of 3 weeks before returning yourself to a maintenance level. Fish oil in liquid form typically has higher EPA and DHA values and therefore doesn’t require that you take as much. We really like Carlson Labs brand.
Please remember, no amount of fish oil makes up for poor food choices, under or over exercising, and poor lifestyle choices. So, use the 3 weeks that you are taking a large dose of fish oil to clean up your lifestyle. Start Eating by Design, Moving by Design and maintaining a clear brain-body connection.
3. Probiotics: The health of your intestinal tract plays a huge role in your overall health and immune function. It is absolutely essential that you maintain a digestive tract that is abundantly populated with “good” bacteria (gut flora). Not only does healthy gut flora contribute to digestive health, but it also contributes to immune function and overall levels of health and vitality. If you have ever taken an antibiotic in your life, chances are you have depleted your gut flora. Probiotics are a great way of rebuilding and maintaining healthy gut flora. We recommend you begin taking a broad spectrum probiotic with a high “live” count. You can’t overdo it on probiotics. Your body will simply pass along what it doesn’t need.
New Health Care Model is Making Waves: Local Doctors on Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dr. Jodi Parsons
2 Pages 946 Lake Rd., Suite 102
Avondale, PA 19311
610-925-2572
New Health Care Model is Making Waves: Local Doctors on Board
(July 26th, Avondale, PA.) Drs. Greg and Jodi Parsons, health & wellness experts from Thrive Chiropractic Studio, have recently become certified Life By Design Doctors. Life By Design is a new health care model that is making waves and helping people transform their health far beyond expectation.
With statistics showing we are less healthy than 50 years ago, more medical doctors, nurses and money do not seem to be the answer. Dr. Greg Parsons notes, “The current sick care model is great for emergency and palliative care, but it has nothing to offer for health. How can drugs and surgery be the solution to a problem that is lifestyle-related?”
“Life By Design is a four-step program to reclaim your health and start living the life you deserve. Nerve System Health, Eat, Move and Think By Design,” said Dr. Jodi Parsons. “I’ve been nothing short of amazed at the benefits people are experiencing.”
There are now certified offices being opened worldwide. Even non-clients can learn the “how to’s” by tuning in to the weekly radio show broadcast or catching the podcast on itunes.
Certified offices practice a unique brand of chiropractic care aimed at restoring function to the spine and nerve system. “This is where our approach is different from others. We begin with the Brain – Body Connection as it forms the basis for all other body functions. People get more out of the other steps when the body’s communication highway is clear,” explains Dr. Jodi.
In addition to this foundation, Life By Design Doctors teach three programs called Eat, Move and Think By Design. The fundamental principle is based on learning to live a lifestyle that mirrors what the body is designed for.
“Our body is clearly designed to be well, yet very few people reach a level they are happy with or even begin to approach their full potential. If we can live congruently with our natural state, the normal result will be health. We are excited to be practicing a model that has the potential to make a massive impact on our country’s health crisis.”
Drs. Greg and Jodi Parsons are accepting new clients ready to begin the Life By Design program and are busy teaching the Eat, Move and Think By Design Modules at various locations within the community.
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Editor’s note:
Anyone wishing more information may contact Dr. Jodi Parsons, whose office is located at 946 Lake Rd., Suite 102, Avondale, PA 19311 (610-925-2572).
2 Pages 946 Lake Rd., Suite 102
Avondale, PA 19311
610-925-2572
New Health Care Model is Making Waves: Local Doctors on Board
(July 26th, Avondale, PA.) Drs. Greg and Jodi Parsons, health & wellness experts from Thrive Chiropractic Studio, have recently become certified Life By Design Doctors. Life By Design is a new health care model that is making waves and helping people transform their health far beyond expectation.
With statistics showing we are less healthy than 50 years ago, more medical doctors, nurses and money do not seem to be the answer. Dr. Greg Parsons notes, “The current sick care model is great for emergency and palliative care, but it has nothing to offer for health. How can drugs and surgery be the solution to a problem that is lifestyle-related?”
“Life By Design is a four-step program to reclaim your health and start living the life you deserve. Nerve System Health, Eat, Move and Think By Design,” said Dr. Jodi Parsons. “I’ve been nothing short of amazed at the benefits people are experiencing.”
There are now certified offices being opened worldwide. Even non-clients can learn the “how to’s” by tuning in to the weekly radio show broadcast or catching the podcast on itunes.
Certified offices practice a unique brand of chiropractic care aimed at restoring function to the spine and nerve system. “This is where our approach is different from others. We begin with the Brain – Body Connection as it forms the basis for all other body functions. People get more out of the other steps when the body’s communication highway is clear,” explains Dr. Jodi.
In addition to this foundation, Life By Design Doctors teach three programs called Eat, Move and Think By Design. The fundamental principle is based on learning to live a lifestyle that mirrors what the body is designed for.
“Our body is clearly designed to be well, yet very few people reach a level they are happy with or even begin to approach their full potential. If we can live congruently with our natural state, the normal result will be health. We are excited to be practicing a model that has the potential to make a massive impact on our country’s health crisis.”
Drs. Greg and Jodi Parsons are accepting new clients ready to begin the Life By Design program and are busy teaching the Eat, Move and Think By Design Modules at various locations within the community.
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Editor’s note:
Anyone wishing more information may contact Dr. Jodi Parsons, whose office is located at 946 Lake Rd., Suite 102, Avondale, PA 19311 (610-925-2572).
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Average vs. Normal
Yes, there is a difference. Just because something is average, doesn't mean it's normal. And, just because something is normal, doesn't necessarily mean that it's average. What am I talking about? Here are a few examples.
Blood Pressure: The average blood pressure for adults is 120/70. How did they come up with that number? Well, they took the blood pressure of ALOT of people and determined what the average was. But, is 120/70 normal? Not always. When someone is experiencing alot of pain, their blood pressure will rise. Is that bad? No. It's a perfectly reasonable adaptation by the body in response to an intense stimuli (pain, in this case). What about the blood pressure in someone who was recently exposed to environmental stimulants or toxins (i.e. tobacco smoke)? Would it make sense that that person's body will raise the blood pressure in an attempt to clear the toxins from the system faster? So, while an elevate blood pressure in this case is not "average", it is by all means "normal" for that person at that time.
Weight Gain: When is it normal for a woman to gain 1-2 pounds per week for a period of 20-30 weeks? How about during pregnancy? It's perfectly normal and healthy for a woman to gain weight at this rate during their pregnancy. Is it "average"? No, not at all. But it is "normal."
Fever, swollen gums, mucus production, and drooling: When is this average? Never. It is never average for anyone to experience these symptoms. However, when is it normal? These are the normal responses that a toddler undergoes as they are cutting teeth, aren't they? The fever is present to help prevent bacterial infection as the tooth pokes through the gums and exposes the body's internal environment to the external environment. The swollen gums and mucus production are a softening of the gums and a breaking down of healthy tissue to allow the tooth to poke through. The drooling is the result of the increased production of saliva to flush the mouth clean, thus cutting down on infections. See? So, even those these natural responses of the body are not "average" they are "normal."
Why do I bring this up? Well, because so much of Conventional Wisdom is focused on keeping us "normal," when really they are trying to keep us all "average." But what happens when the average changes? Currently, the average weight for an adult male is 189.9 lbs. The current average weight for an adult woman is 162.9 lbs (according to the National Center for Health Statistics based on a survey from 1999-2002). However, in 1960 we were all, on average, 25 lbs. lighter. But, should 163 lbs and 190 lbs be our goal? NO! Just because the average weights are what they are, does that mean that you are healthier at that weight than at other weights? NO. In fact, if you just take a brief look at our current health status, we are far unhealthier as a nation now then we were in 1960. And, most of the diseases that are plaguing us today are largely due to poor lifestyle choices and obesity. When it come to weight, you most certainly DO NOT want to be average. You want to be NORMAL -- whatever your normal is.
When you live your Life By Design, your body has no option but to be NORMAL. As you remove the foods that are toxic and poison to your body, as you add in foods that are incredibly nutrient-dense, satisfying, and are meeting the genetic requirements of your body, as you begin to Move By Design, and as you establish and maintain and clear brain-body connection, your body will naturally settle out at what is NORMAL for you. And I can say this for sure...It won't be AVERAGE!
So, go! Be extraordinary!
Blood Pressure: The average blood pressure for adults is 120/70. How did they come up with that number? Well, they took the blood pressure of ALOT of people and determined what the average was. But, is 120/70 normal? Not always. When someone is experiencing alot of pain, their blood pressure will rise. Is that bad? No. It's a perfectly reasonable adaptation by the body in response to an intense stimuli (pain, in this case). What about the blood pressure in someone who was recently exposed to environmental stimulants or toxins (i.e. tobacco smoke)? Would it make sense that that person's body will raise the blood pressure in an attempt to clear the toxins from the system faster? So, while an elevate blood pressure in this case is not "average", it is by all means "normal" for that person at that time.
Weight Gain: When is it normal for a woman to gain 1-2 pounds per week for a period of 20-30 weeks? How about during pregnancy? It's perfectly normal and healthy for a woman to gain weight at this rate during their pregnancy. Is it "average"? No, not at all. But it is "normal."
Fever, swollen gums, mucus production, and drooling: When is this average? Never. It is never average for anyone to experience these symptoms. However, when is it normal? These are the normal responses that a toddler undergoes as they are cutting teeth, aren't they? The fever is present to help prevent bacterial infection as the tooth pokes through the gums and exposes the body's internal environment to the external environment. The swollen gums and mucus production are a softening of the gums and a breaking down of healthy tissue to allow the tooth to poke through. The drooling is the result of the increased production of saliva to flush the mouth clean, thus cutting down on infections. See? So, even those these natural responses of the body are not "average" they are "normal."
Why do I bring this up? Well, because so much of Conventional Wisdom is focused on keeping us "normal," when really they are trying to keep us all "average." But what happens when the average changes? Currently, the average weight for an adult male is 189.9 lbs. The current average weight for an adult woman is 162.9 lbs (according to the National Center for Health Statistics based on a survey from 1999-2002). However, in 1960 we were all, on average, 25 lbs. lighter. But, should 163 lbs and 190 lbs be our goal? NO! Just because the average weights are what they are, does that mean that you are healthier at that weight than at other weights? NO. In fact, if you just take a brief look at our current health status, we are far unhealthier as a nation now then we were in 1960. And, most of the diseases that are plaguing us today are largely due to poor lifestyle choices and obesity. When it come to weight, you most certainly DO NOT want to be average. You want to be NORMAL -- whatever your normal is.
When you live your Life By Design, your body has no option but to be NORMAL. As you remove the foods that are toxic and poison to your body, as you add in foods that are incredibly nutrient-dense, satisfying, and are meeting the genetic requirements of your body, as you begin to Move By Design, and as you establish and maintain and clear brain-body connection, your body will naturally settle out at what is NORMAL for you. And I can say this for sure...It won't be AVERAGE!
So, go! Be extraordinary!
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