Chiropractic Elk Grove
Chiropractor Elk Grove, South Sacramento, Galt & Laguna (916) 685-1230
8580 Elk Ridge Way, Elk Grove, CA 95624

Chiropractic Elk Grove

The Healing Diet Workshop

January 6th, 2009 . by tyese

Learn how eating properly can CHANGE your life

*  Reset your hormones

*  Increase your energy levels

*  Boost your immune system

*  Lose weight

*  Detox your body

Saturday January 17,2009 10:00am

8580 Elk Ridge Way #B

Elk Grove, Ca 95624

Seats are limited……..Reserve your spot today!!!

(916) 685-1230

Spinal Decompression Therapy/DRX 9000

January 2nd, 2009 . by tyese

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  • End your pain today!
    The Peak Performance Wellness Center is Elk Grove’s premiere non-surgical Spine Center. Our center has the DRX 9000 True Spinal Decompression system and combines it with cutting edge low back spinal rehabilitation. The benefit to you is a proven program that delivers long lasting freedom from your pain. If you suffer with a low back disc bulge, herniation or sciatica and would prefer not to take endless pain medication or undergo risky surgery, then you have found Elk Grove’s non-surgical expert. Call our location in Elk Grove and let’s see if we can not only end your pain in a healthy, non invasive way but make your low back stronger as well! Call for a complimentary consultation at 916-685-1230.

Low Back Pain

December 26th, 2008 . by tyese

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Did you know that an estimated 75 to 85 percent of all Americans
will experience some form of back pain during their lifetime? Most
certainly low back pain can be quite debilitating and painful. Good
news, most cases respond well with non-surgical treatment. However, it
has been estimated that 50 percent of all patients who suffer from an
episode of low back pain will have a recurrent episode within one year.
The
costs associated with diagnostic procedures alone are estimated at $50
billion yearly. Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed
work. In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to
the doctor's office, outnumbered only by upper-respiratory infections.
The personal costs are immeasurable from chronic pain alone, pain
sometimes so great that it interferes with a healthy and satisfying
lifestyle.
Also, it is recognized that most cases of back pain
are mechanical in nature, and the pain is usually not caused by very
serious conditions, such as cancer, fracture, infection, etc. The
anatomy of the spine and the many conditions that negatively impact
spinal health are complex.

You are at particular risk for low back pain if you:

  • Work in construction or another job requiring heavy lifting, lots of bending and twisting, or whole body vibration
  • Smoke, don’t exercise, and/or are overweight
  • Are over age 30
  • Are pregnant
  • Have bad posture
  • Have arthritis or osteoporosis
  • Have a low pain threshold
Schedule an appointment today with Dr. Hansen for a full examination and start
down the path road to recovery.

Getting the Proper Nutrition

December 17th, 2008 . by tyese

There is no better way to rejuvenate your health than by eating more nutritiously. In fact, even a few simple changes in your diet and lifestyle can have a positive impact on your health-and can also prevent a variety of health problems in the future.

The traditional coffee and doughnuts for breakfast; a hamburger for lunch-or no lunch; candy, cookies, and a soft drink for a snack; followed by a huge dinner with more protein than a person needs-are unhealthy dietary choices. As a result, younger people are starting to suffer from heart disease-not only because of poor diet, but also because of an epidemic of inactivity.

To reverse the alarming trend, many doctors of chiropractic urge patients to stop smoking, eat a balanced diet, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and augment their balanced diet with appropriate nutritional supplements.

What can you do?  Lifestyle changes, including dietary changes can have a huge impact on your health:

Lifestyle Changes

    • Exercise at least 20 to 30 minutes three or four days a week.
    • Eat out more sparingly. Food preparation methods in restaurants often involve high amounts-and the wrong types-of fat and sugar.
    • Brown-bag your lunch to control your fat and sugar content while adding nutritious fruits, vegetables, and grains.
    • Limit your intake of alcohol and quit smoking. Drinking alcohol excessively and/or smoking hinder your body’s ability to absorb nutrients from your food.

Dietary Changes

    • Eat more raw foods. Cooking and canning destroys much of the nutrition in foods. With the exception of canned tomatoes, which can help prevent prostate cancer.  Fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables always have more natural vitamins and minerals.
    • Select organically grown foods when possible, because they have lower amounts of toxic elements, such as pesticides and heavy metals.
    • Consume 25 to 30 grams of fiber a day. Whole-grain breads and cereals, beans, nuts, and some fruits and vegetables are good sources of fiber. High-fiber diets can help prevent digestive disorders, heart disease, and colon cancer.
    • Drink eight to ten 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and alcohol are dehydrators. Don’t substitute them for water.

Vegetarian Diets

Research shows that a good vegetarian diet as part of a comprehensive health program can help prevent heart disease, cancer, and other diseases.  However, fried foods, hydrogenated fats, and commercial meat substitutes may contain more sugar and fat than a meat-eater would consume.

If you are considering a vegetarian diet, keep the following tips in mind:

    • Don’t rely on fruits and vegetables at the expense of grains and legumes. Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to consume a wide range of nutrients.
    • Tiredness, malaise, and anemia can be signs of deficiencies. Have your B12 and iron levels checked at least once a year.
    • Consume fortified foods or take supplements to obtain the nutrients you no longer get from animal-based products, such as vitamin B12.
    • Before eliminating animal products from the diet, learn to do it right. Children, pregnant and breast-feeding women, and people recovering from illness should consult their health care practitioners.

Supplements

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, dietary supplements are not substitutes for foods, nor can a person sustain good health by just taking vitamin and mineral supplements. When taken properly, however, supplements can play an important role in achieving maximum health. If you are considering nutritional supplements, keep the following tips in mind:

    • Remember to consume dark green vegetables, oils, nuts, and seeds, which are sources of magnesium, fatty acids, and many other vitamins and minerals.
    • Don’t “self-prescribe.” Consult a health care practitioner, such as a doctor of chiropractic, to determine what supplements are best for you. If you have symptoms such as headaches, chronic fatigue, or cardiac problems, seek professional advice from a health care provider who specializes in nutrition.

The Ten Steps to Wellness

December 8th, 2008 . by tyese

The ten vital steps to wellness, which are found in all natural healing disciplines, encompass what is commonly known as the “Triad of Health”:

Structural:   Spinal alignment and muscle balance
Nutritional:  Biochemical balance
Emotional:   Psychological

The ten steps are:

1.  Re-establish structural integrity, the foundation of health.
2.  Rebalance electromagnetics.
3.  Reset the adrenals and the general adaptive syndrome (GAS).
4.  Replenish nutrition for organs, glands and or system weakness.
5.  Restore immune function in the body.
6.  Replace enzymes to aid digestion, assimilation and elimination.
7.  Restore proper bowel flora to optimize colon function.
8.  Reprogram the body for any allergy sensitivities.
9.  Release aberrant emotional patterns and limiting beliefs systems.
10.  Remove heavy metals and other toxins from the body.

Employee Appreciation Day!

November 14th, 2008 . by tyese

Dr. Hansen has been in business for over 20 years and would like to thank his dedicated staff for all their hard work by working for his staff on November 22, 2008 from 8am-5pm.  All proceeds of the day will be donated to the staff.  On this day we will be giving away consultations, xrays, and second day report of findings for only $20.00 normally this would cost over $200.00.  Adjustments will be $20.00 regularly $55.00 and all vitamins will be at a 25% discount.  This is Dr. Hansens way to give back to the community and show his employees that he is thankful.  Please come and join us, bring your family and friends!

Massage Therapy

September 17th, 2008 . by tyese

Massage treatments reduce stress and tension with a massage treatment designed for your individual needs.  We encourage regular treatments for total well being of mind and spirit.  Our certified massage therapist practices proper draping for privacy, comfort and warmth.  Our certified massage therapist invites you to enjoy Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Massage/Therapy, Focus Body Region Specific, Massage-Carpal Tunnel Relief, Therapeutic Sports, Reflexology Massage.  Reserve your appointment with our front desk while convenient appointments are still available.  Gift certificates are available for your convenience.

Boosting your Immunity Naturally

September 15th, 2008 . by tyese

Would you like to understand our bodies vital needs, be able to boost your immunity naturally, have good physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.  Health is a condition of wholeness in which all of the organs are functioning at 100% all of the time. A healthy world defined.  This will be the free workshop that will be presented in our office this week on Wednesday the 17th from 7pm-8pm.  Bring a friend and receive a free gift!  Seating is limited so call (916) 903-8815 to reserve your seat.