May 11 2020

Freehold NJ Chiropractor Provides Natural Relief to Headaches and Migraines Patients

Headache and migraine patients do not have to suffer with their headaches. There is natural relief to headaches! Unfortunately the medical route provides medications that give temporary relief and in many times sedates the patient so

much they can’t function properly. Our approach is to find the cause of patient’s headaches, address the cause without drugs, and get the patient back to enjoying their normal daily activities as quickly as possible. Many patients in Freehold, Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Colts neck, Jackson and other surrounding areas in Monmouth County NJ have found our multiple natural approach to health refreshing.

If you have missed our previous headache blog posts with some home recommendations, check out our website blogs: Hometown Family Wellness Center.

Continuing our list of habits and dietary causes of headaches:

If I’ve said it once.. I will say it a thousand times, DEHYDRATION causes headaches, but many other health problems that occur!

Your body uses water to dissolve EVERYTHING except fats and fat-soluble vitamins. When you don’t have water, you can’t dissolve toxins and get them out of the body.

Your blood has a high percentage of water. When your water levels are only 5% lower, your efficiency suffers by 30%. Aim to drink half of your body weight in ounces of water. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, you need a minimum of 75 oz. water per day. That’s equivalent to a little over nine 8-oz glasses water. If you drink three in the morning when you wake up, you only have six more to go for the rest of the day. That’s easy! But if you’re like many people who drink coffee, the caffeine dehydrates your body! Some research states one cup of coffee negates 4 to 8 glasses of water.

Believe it or not malnutrition is a cause of headaches. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies cause headaches. I’m not going to go through every one of the vitamins and mineral deficiencies that do this because you’ll rush out and try to buy them. The problem with that thinking is that it doesn’t work. You must have balanced nutrition, a balanced amount of vitamins and minerals to make nutrients work. A good vitamin/mineral supplement plan is important.

Many people know stress is a huge contributor to headaches. I understand that you may be experiencing a very difficult time in your life; during difficult times, there’s a lot of stress. For every problem, there’s a solution. Some of the top ways to beat stress are:

a. Exercise! When you exercise, you purposefully stress your body, teaching it how to overcome this stress. That’s why you feel so good after exercising!

b. Let all your frustrations be dissolved by taking a walk in the mountains or by visiting a lake or river. Go somewhere peaceful; the energy of that place will be transferred to you.

c. Play an instrument or listen to music or sing.

d. Some people find praying helps.

e. Jump up and down on a rebounder and yell at the top of your lungs! With three or four screams, you’ll notice the stress is gone.

f. Add an extra B vitamin to your diet: pantothenic acid. This B vitamin, which is vitamin B5, helps support the adrenal glands and makes a big difference in stress levels in three days. Take 500 mg.

g. Laugh belly laughs!

Finally.. so many of the foods you and many other people eat are processed. Processed foods cause headaches by causing inflammation; the more inflammation, the more frequent you’ll have headaches. The way that processed foods cause inflammation is by the chemicals in them called advanced glycation endproducts, or AGEs. These AGEs are worse than free radicals, causing mini explosive reactions inside the body’s organs that lead to aging, heart disease, cancer, diabetes and inflammation.

Once you commit to not eating processed foods, your life actually becomes simpler and you end up saving money on the grocery bill. Your lunch and dinner meals are similar: protein food (meat), grain, vegetable, and fruit for dessert. The simpler they are, the easier they are to prepare. For example, one meal could be chicken breast, brown rice, green beans with almonds, applesauce, and beverage.

While you’re cutting out processed foods, you’ll also start to notice that you aren’t aging fast anymore. Your waistline is returning without trying. You have more energy and more concentrated brain power. And you can get natural relief to headaches !

If you would like to finally find the causes of your headaches, migraines or other type of headache, contact our office for your natural headache relief consultation so you can once again enjoy your family, friends and daily activities. Call 732-780-0044!

May 11 2020

Freehold Chiropractor Informs Low Back Pain is NOT Just for Adults Anymore

Back pain is usually thought of as a problem in adults. Research shows up to 80% of all adults will suffer low back pain at least once in their life.

Back pain is becoming more prevalent and an increasing problem for children and teenagers. Many factors are leading to the increase in the symptoms.

A study done in Israel questioned more than 10,000 Israeli schoolchildren in grades 1 thru 6 regarding their average weight, average weight of backpacks, if there were on-campus facilities to store backpacks, the height of chairs and desks in relation to student height, seating arrangements, and physical activity during recess.

The results showed that between 30 percent and 54 percent of the students carried bags containing 15 percent or more of their body weight; almost 15 percent of the 1st graders and 20 percent of 6th graders sat in chairs of “inappropriate” height; in 74 percent of the classes, students sat with their sides facing the instructor and in another 35 percent, students sat with their backs to the teacher; 30 percent of the schools did not have storage facilities for backpacks; in 48 percent of the schools, there was no organized play activity during recess and in another 6 percent there was no provision for any type of physical activity during recess.

Parents, your children are at serious risk of developing low back pain. Not only the above risks mentioned in the research, but from the time of birth when the doctors twist the neck and shoulders to deliver a baby, the amount of times a baby falls when learning to walk, playing sports and other activities, children rough housing …just to name a few, accumulate and cause the spine to misalign. There are several steps you can take to maintain your child’s health: Monitor the weight of your child’s back pack; talk to school administrators about repositioning desks and physical activity; and of course, have your child examined regularly by a doctor of chiropractic – it could prevent years of unnecessary back pain and spinal degeneration or arthritis. Chiropractors will not put your child on harmful medications that have many side effects and can cause other health issues. A chiropractor that works with children, does a thorough examination and use gentle techniques to correct the cause of the pain.

Our office in Freehold, NJ, Hometown Family Wellness Center has been helping children and adults get out of pain, but also to help them prevent and maintain a healthy spine and optimally functioning nervous system for natural health and wellness without drugs or surgery. For more information on Dr. Russell Brokstein, DC go to www.chiropractorfreehold.com and check out our current specials, blogs and patient testimonials.

Reference: Limon S, Valinsky LJ, Ben-Shalom Y. Children at risk. Risk factors for low back pain in the elementary school environment. Spine, March 15, 2004;29(6):697-702.

May 11 2020

Can You Handle The Truth About Healthcare? asks Freehold NJ Chiropractor

Answer these questions: Are you taking pills for high blood pressure that were prescribed to you? How about for diabetes, cholesterol, asthma, acid reflux or other conditions? If so… when is your ending date to stop taking that medication? Do you know the side effects: liver failure, kidney damage, aches and pains, digestive problems, headaches, decreased libido, low energy levels, low quality sleep.. just to name a few. Would you want to be taking that early in life, or would you want to put that off as far into the future as possible or avoid it altogether… what is the better concept?

When it comes to the public and US government in handling healthcare… I think of Jack Nicholson in the movie “A Few Good Men”:

Our country and most citizens think the current healthcare system promotes health. It is actually a sickcare system. A pill does not heal. Medications are one of the leading cause of death in our country. These meds have more side effects that lead to the use of more meds. It’s a vicious cycle. They just mask your symptoms and give you a false sense of health. On top of that, surgery should be a last resort.

The United States uses the most prescribed drugs and surgery, yet we have the lowest rated health of all developed countries. The New England Journal of Medicine has an article stating the U.S. health care system ranks 37th in the world: Ranking 37th — Measuring the Performance of the U.S. Health Care System.

Now with Obamacare, people are going to be pushed more toward the sickcare system we have been stuck in. Pushing more drugs, more surgery and increasing the expense of the already tremendous “healthcare” costs. We need a true change! Not pushing more of this garbage. Obamacare is so wrong in many ways.

If there was a TRUE Healthcare option would you want to explore that?

Imagine a court and government decision that establishes true Health insurance rather than the current disease insurance offered today and being spread by Obamacare. Imagine newborns, infants, grade school children, siblings, parents, and grandparents being evaluated for healthy lifestyle decisions and given proactive advice by advocates of life and health. Imagine how many lives, psyches and money would be saved if preventative steps were taken prior to a health crisis and how much money would be saved from excessive and unnecessary medical procedures.

Health is a choice, it’s a lifestyle… Health is about prevention and maintenance. Health is making sure the most important system of the body (the nervous system) is functioning at 100% so the body can function optimally. Health is about providing the body with the healthy nutrition it needs for energy and allow the tissues to heal. Health is about exercise. Health is about mental well being. Health is your choice as it is your body!

There is a HEALTH profession that has been promoting health care for over 100 years. Do you know what profession that is?

CHIROPRACTIC!

I’ve been a chiropractor for 14 years and owner of Hometown Family Wellness Center in Freehold NJ. Many people from Freehold and the surrounding towns of Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Colts Neck, Jackson, Howell, Morganville, Englishtown and other communities of Monmouth and Ocean county are searching for the answers to improving their health naturally. Most come in for pain relief but they start to see many of their other symptoms resolve and many times are taken off their medications. I educate my patients on the 5 key steps at making their body healthy and they start to live a healthy, active lifestyle without drugs and surgery once again.

Can you handle the truth? Are you ready to finally take responsibility for your health? Let me help you make the changes to start leading a healthy, active lifestyle you deserve. I have true change if you really want health care. If you are in the Freehold, NJ area call 732-780-0044 or go to our website for more info and come in for a consultation to turn your health around without medication and surgery! www.chiropractorfreehold.com

May 11 2020

Freehold Chiropractor states Free Your Spine and the Rest will Follow

As a chiropractor in Freehold, NJ, I find many people can’t sleep, have low energy levels, have aches and pains, allergies, headaches and migraines, sciatica, Fibromyalgia, digestive problems and so much more that makes it harder for you to make it through your day and prevent you from enjoying your normal daily activities. Your medical doctor insists nothing is wrong, but you still feel there is a health problem weighing you down.

It is time you call the Chiropractor!

Chiropractors understand how daily stress can weigh down your nerve system like a ball and chain. Repetitive physical, chemical and emotional stress cause subtle mis-alignments in your spine called vertebral subluxations. The resulting pressure on your nervous system from uncorrected subluxations can lead to symptoms of fatigue, restlessness and mental fog, pain, headaches and all the other symptoms mentioned above as well as many other malfunctions of the body systems. The solution… get adjusted! Unlocking your spine with regular Chiropractic care can restore your lost energy, vitality and alertness.

Our office in Freehold NJ has been helping the residents of Freehold, Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Colts Neck, Jackson, Morganville and other nearby towns experience the amazing benefits of chiropractic so they can enjoy life and health once again without drugs and surgery.

You don’t have to be a prisoner to stress and can once again enjoy your family, life and normal daily activities. If you’re feeling tired, lacking energy and bogged down from the challenges of life, FREE YOUR SPINE and the rest will follow. Break the chains of Subluxations with regular Chiropractic care and reach your potential today.

May 11 2020

Fibromyalgia Sufferers Require Quality Sleep Suggests Freehold NJ Chiropractor

If you suffer with Fibromyalgia there are many sleep recommendations that are so helpful. Getting a good night of sound sleep is more valuable than gold! There are several recommendations I am going to discuss today on how you can break your old habits and start catching some zzzz’s soon? I’ll start with the easiest ones first, then progress to include the rest of them.

Going to bed at the same time every night is one of the most important keys in getting a good night of sleep. That’s why many of our parents raised us with the “Lights out at 10:00 p.m.” philosophy. They wanted us to learn how to establish a consistent sleep pattern.

Whenever there’s pain, the nervous system releases a chemical called substance P. The purpose of Substance P is to amplify the pain and cause nerves nearby to become more sensitive to pain. This should result in you paying attention to your body to take care of the pain! Scientists have found that deep sleep is critical to resetting the Substance P mechanism so that it doesn’t get out-of-control, causing you to be more sensitive to pain than you should be.

Napping is discouraged because it interrupts regular sleep patterns. You can have a relaxation session during the middle of the day for 20 minutes though, to restore your energy levels.

You may have noticed that there are some foods and beverages that tend to keep you awake during the night or promote a night of tossing and turning. Taking any type of stimulants up to three hours before bed can result in a night of interrupted sleep. This includes chocolate, coffee and other caffeine products, and even herb teas with caffeine. Drinking water is certainly an excellent habit for any fibromyalgia patient but do it from the moment you wake up in the morning, and stop drinking water four hours before bedtime. That way you won’t have to wake up to use the rest room during the middle of the night.

There are certain things to know if you snack before bed too. If you have low blood sugar, a snack of a protein and carb food is best. That would mean a half slice bread with some turkey or chicken on it, maybe a little mustard, lettuce and tomato with a few ounces of milk if you sleep better with a little food in your stomach. You could also have a few slices or cubes of cheese with a handful of peanuts.

There are other bad sleep habits you need to be concerned about:

Exercising before bed can stimulate the nervous system and keep you wide awake for a long time. Also, some people find it’s difficult to forget about their problems once they get into bed. Again, to eliminate this bad habit, you may want to resort to saying prayers or a form of meditation before bed. This helps many relieve all of their worries and feel peaceful and contented right before you nod off.

If you like a warm room, increase the room temperature. Otherwise, a cool room may make sleeping easier. Check your pillow. Is it too thick, creating an unnatural curvature in your neck? If you have any questions about your pillow, bring it into our chiropractic office and we’ll evaluate it for you.

Do you allow pets to sleep on the bed with you? This may work if the bed is large enough, but a big dog may take up too much room on the bed and interfere with your ability to get a full night’s rest. It’s a natural subconscious reaction to be careful not to kick an animal sleeping on your bed and you may be sleeping in a cramped position to prevent kicking the animal. Consider a separate dog bed for the bed or a cat bed for the cat.

You should set a calming mood before going to bed. While you listen to a few soothing music songs, draw a hot bath. Let all your worries go in the tub, down the drain with the water.

It is best for your bedroom to be dark because the darkness stimulates regeneration in the body. At night, the adrenal glands go to work replenishing the body’s hormones, especially cortisol. This hormone assists us in handling stress and inflammation. Detoxification and repair of the body also occurs during the night.

Recovering from fibromyalgia may be one of the most difficult things you ever accomplish, and you have quite a few strategies here to create your expected results. Go for the highest goals – full recovery. You can find our other Fibromyalgia posts by going to our blog by clicking: Hometown Family Wellness Center

Make a goal for yourself to put fibromyalgia in your past. Follow our blog posts about Fibromyalgia. We covered many recommendations to give you your life back. I provided a path before you that leads you to information and people who can help.

Over the past 13 years I have been helping fibromyalgia patients in Freehold, NJ and the neighboring towns of Marlboro, Manalapan, Howell, Colts neck, Jackson, Morganville and other towns in Monmouth County and Ocean County. By taking an overall health and wellness approach of chiropractic, nutrition, sleep, mental well being, addressing toxicity and weight issues, we have gotten results where most other medical approaches have failed.

If you are ready to be able to gain your life back from the grip of Fibromyalgia and enjoy time with family, friends and a regular normal social life again, find out more about Dr. Russell Brokstein and his 4 pronged approach to natural health and wellness without drugs or surgery by going to his website: www.ChiropractorFreehold.com

May the force of life be with you, energizing each one of your cells!

CHIROPRACTIC!

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