Good
health depends on a number of factors, including proper nutrition. Every day we see billboards, radio and television commercials and newspaper ads enticing us to dine at certain
restaurants, or buy certain foods at the grocery store. Just
because the advertisement says the food is “good” or “healthy” does not necessarily mean that it will
improve your health, especially if you consume certain foods on a regular basis.
Nutrition and chiropractic
care go hand-in-hand. For example, dairy products
cause inflammation in humans, resulting in back pain, as well as a host other health conditions.
When soft tissue around the spine is inflamed, it can be more difficult for a patient
to hold a chiropractic adjustment for a period of time.
During your examination, the chiropractor
may ask about your diet and eating patterns, or perhaps to keep a DIET DIARY. Your treatment plan may include alternative dietary choices, food combinations or additions in order to help
restore your health.
Loss of mobility as well as weight gain are a common occurrence in those suffering from chronic back pain.
This consequent weight gain can further impair mobility and aggravate pre-existing back pain. The goal of nutritional intervention
with these patients is to improve dietary behaviors and/or choices for weight maintenance or weight loss. A realistic approach
of emphasizing improved eating, instead of rigid diet plans, has proven to be more successful in achieving long term success
in the prevention and treatment of obesity.
At Life Empowerment
Institute, not only do we provide nutritional counseling on an individual basis, but we provide information and opportunities
to attend classes on eating health and staying balanced. 
