!!! HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE !!!

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Even a slight drop in proper hydration can cause fuzzy thinking and slow your metabolism.

How to Hydrate


“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink”…many of us know this famous line from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, a poem written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Fact is – most of us have no idea how important it is to drink enough water everyday!

For example, did you know that:

• Water makes up more than half of your body weight?
• The need for water is the top reason for daytime fatigue?
• A glass of water usually relieves midnight hunger pangs?
• Drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day can help ease back and joint pain?
• Even a slight drop in body water can cause fuzzy thinking, an inability to focus, and trouble with basic arithmetic?
• Mild dehydration affects your metabolism, slowing it down?
• Half the world’s population is chronically dehydrated?
• Thirst is often mistaken for hunger so you eat instead of drinking water?
• Every cell in your body depends on water to function properly?
• Water transports oxygen throughout your body and helps eliminate body toxins?

You receive about 20% of water you need from the foods you eat. What you drink provides the rest. Stick with water, instead of sugary drinks and other beverages that only have empty calories.

Add some lemon or lime to flavor the water or natural 100% juices for added vitamins. If you are active through exercise or sports, drink alcohol, or are flying on an airliner, you need to increase your water intake as well. Make sure you have water handy at all times by keeping a bottle close by while at work or at play!

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MOUNTAIN WEST CHIROPRACTIC OF GREEN VALLEY
321 N. PECOS RD
HENDERSON, NV 89074
(702)-263-4925

Spondylolisthesis Explained

Spondylolisthesis Explained

 

It’s hard to say and even harder to spell, but Spondylolisthesis (spon-dih-low-lis-thee-sis) is a spinal condition that occurs when one vertebra becomes displaced on top of another. Sometimes, a defect in the bone itself, called spondylolysis, causes the condition. Generally, this condition occurs in the lumbar region of the spine. Symptoms include pain in the low back, legs or thighs, muscle spasms and tightness in the hamstrings. There may be nerve damage as well. The condition may be present at birth or develop in later childhood or adulthood. It can result from stress to the spine brought on by heavy lifting, trauma (e.g., sports injuries, gymnastics, football, etc.) or the wear and tear of aging on the spine.

Some people with Spondylolisthesis have no symptoms at all; the condition is diagnosed from an X–ray. Others may develop a waddle, have a protruding abdomen, or develop a shortened torso.

The approach used for this condition may range from “watchful waiting” to something as drastic as fusion surgery. Age, severity of symptoms and degree of displacement play a large role in determining the recommended course of action.

Chiropractic care has produced some very positive results with Spondylolisthesis, particularly when adjustments are applied to spinal segments directly above and below the one that is affected by Spondylolisthesis.

One of the main goals of your chiropractic care, in addition to relieving vertebral subluxation, is to build up the muscles that support the affected area, increasing spinal flexibility and mobility. Another goal is to teach ways to avoid overstressing the back so that re–injury doesn’t occur.

Please tell us if you have any of the signs described above. We're eager to address your concerns and put your mind at ease!


SCHEDULE TO SEE DR. TED FOR A FREE SPINAL SCREENING CONSULTATION
MOUNTAIN WEST CHIROPRACTIC OF GREEN VALLEY
321 N. PECOS RD
HENDERSON, NV 89074
(702)-263-4925