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 Wellness center, not only do we provide nutritional counseling
on an individual basis (including using whole food supplements to help you get well), and we provide information and opportunities
to attend classes on eating health and staying balanced.
