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In the Quest for Health…your search stops here!In the Quest for Health…your search stops here!

Chiropractic Chiropractic ♦ Physical Therapy♦ Physical TherapyMassage Therapy ♦ NutritionMassage Therapy ♦ Nutrition

Our IntentionOur Intention

Empower you with information about your Empower you with information about your body’s innate wisdom, chiropractic care, body’s innate wisdom, chiropractic care, and lifestyleand lifestylechoices so thatchoices so thatyou can makeyou can makeinformed decisionsinformed decisionsabout your health.about your health.

State of HealthcareState of Healthcare

Facts:Facts:– 40 million Americans have NO health 40 million Americans have NO health

insuranceinsurance– US ranks 37US ranks 37thth in overall health care in overall health care

in the worldin the world– US ranks 72US ranks 72ndnd in overall HEALTH in overall HEALTH– Medical errors are the #3 cause of Medical errors are the #3 cause of

death in the US (225,000/yr)death in the US (225,000/yr)– Prescription medications are the #4 Prescription medications are the #4

cause of death in the US (106,000)cause of death in the US (106,000)

Healthcare in US is in CrisisHealthcare in US is in Crisis

What is Health?What is Health?

““Health is a state of optimal physical, Health is a state of optimal physical, mental , and social well-being, and not mental , and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or merely the absence of disease or infirmities.”infirmities.”

-Dorland’s Medical Dictionary-Dorland’s Medical Dictionary(adopted by WHO)(adopted by WHO)

What is Health?What is Health?

Health is not how you feel?Health is not how you feel?– Cancer, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Heart Cancer, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Heart

Attack, Tooth DecayAttack, Tooth Decay– How you feel are the How you feel are the SymptomsSymptoms

Your body is only truly healthyYour body is only truly healthy

if it is functioning at 100%.if it is functioning at 100%.

Symptoms:Symptoms:

Symptoms are “how you feel.”Symptoms are “how you feel.”Symptoms are a normal Symptoms are a normal response of the body to alert response of the body to alert you to a problem, and to help you to a problem, and to help you take care of that problem.you take care of that problem.

All symptoms are designed to All symptoms are designed to help you heal.help you heal.

Symptoms:Symptoms:

Symptoms are misleading!Symptoms are misleading!

– SymptomSymptomWhat you see, feel, etc.What you see, feel, etc.

– Underlying CauseUnderlying CauseWhat you don’t see.What you don’t see.

– Example – car check engine lightExample – car check engine light

Drugs cover up the symptoms!Drugs cover up the symptoms!

Drugs have dangerous “side-effects”!Drugs have dangerous “side-effects”!

Where does Health come from?Where does Health come from?

Health does not come from drugs, Health does not come from drugs, surgery, or medicine.surgery, or medicine.Drugs cover up the symptoms, and Drugs cover up the symptoms, and interfere with the body’s natural interfere with the body’s natural healing ability.healing ability.

Health comes from within YOU!Health comes from within YOU!Your body has the innate power to Your body has the innate power to heal itself. (Band-aid, cast, stitches heal itself. (Band-aid, cast, stitches example)example)

Innate IntelligenceInnate Intelligence

The body’s inborn ability to adapt and heal.The body’s inborn ability to adapt and heal.

The body is self-healing and self-regulating.The body is self-healing and self-regulating.

Automatic process.Automatic process.

Did you have to think about your heart Did you have to think about your heart beating, or breathing today?beating, or breathing today?

The Five Components of HealthThe Five Components of Health

DIET

RESTPOSITIVE MENTAL

ATTITUDE

HEALTHYNERVOUS

SYSTEM

EXERCISE

YOU

Quality of Health The quality of these components determine the

quality of YOUR health.

Proper DietProper Diet Eat a whole foods diet.Eat a whole foods diet. Organic and fresh are best.Organic and fresh are best. Eat a large variety of foods.Eat a large variety of foods. Avoid the “3 whites”- white Avoid the “3 whites”- white

sugar, white flour, and salt.sugar, white flour, and salt. Minimize fried foods.Minimize fried foods. Eat a good breakfast.Eat a good breakfast. Minimize foods that are Minimize foods that are

prepared with preservatives.prepared with preservatives. Eat enough fiber.Eat enough fiber. Water…not pop, tea, or coffee.Water…not pop, tea, or coffee. Make sure you enjoy your food!Make sure you enjoy your food! Breathe clean AIR.Breathe clean AIR.

ExerciseExercise Have fun with your exercise Have fun with your exercise

program- find what you like to do program- find what you like to do and do it!and do it!

There are three kinds of exercise:There are three kinds of exercise: Cardiovascular exercise- running, Cardiovascular exercise- running,

swimming, bicycling, and swimming, bicycling, and aerobics.aerobics.

Stretching exercise- important for Stretching exercise- important for good muscle tone and flexibility.good muscle tone and flexibility.

Strengthening exercises- lifting Strengthening exercises- lifting weights, Nautilus equipment, weights, Nautilus equipment, yoga, pilates, or personal trainer.yoga, pilates, or personal trainer.

““Work” is NOT exercise.Work” is NOT exercise.

Restful SleepRestful Sleep

Our bodies heal during rest (self-healing).Our bodies heal during rest (self-healing).It is important to give your body the adequate It is important to give your body the adequate amount of sleep to regenerate your body.amount of sleep to regenerate your body.The optimal amount of sleep varies person to The optimal amount of sleep varies person to person, but 7 to 8 hours is recommended.person, but 7 to 8 hours is recommended.

Positive Mental AttitudePositive Mental Attitude

The mind and body are one.The mind and body are one. What you think about and What you think about and

your beliefs affect your your beliefs affect your health.health.

A positive mental attitude is A positive mental attitude is one of the greatest assets one of the greatest assets for good health.for good health.

Some techniques to work Some techniques to work with mental attitude are with mental attitude are meditation, visualizations, meditation, visualizations, and affirmations.and affirmations.

Stress reduces health.Stress reduces health.

A Balanced Nervous A Balanced Nervous SystemSystem

Facts about the Nervous System The nervous system is the

first system to develop in the body.

The skull and the spine develop to house the central nervous system, the brain and spinal cord.

The spine is made up of 24 moveable vertebrae and three bones make up the pelvis.

The Nervous System is the Master Controller of ALL functions in the body.

All cells in the body depend on energy from the nerves, like a stem that provides nutrients and energy to leaves.

How the Nervous System Works The brain sends

message down the major cable in the body, the spinal cord.

The spinal cord branches in to nerves that exit between the bones of the spine.

These nerves communicate with all of the tissues in our bodies.

Muscles Responsible for

movement and support of the body.

All muscles are controlled muscles by nerves.

If you have a muscle problem then you also have a nerve problem and vice versa.

Example – broken neck and paralysis.

Internal Organs Responsible for all

internal functions of the body.

All internal organs (and functions) are controlled by nerves.

If you have an organ problem then you have a nerve problem and vice versa.

Example – broken neck and lose organ function

Nervous System InterferenceNervous System InterferenceInterference/Decreased Potential

-nerve impulses travel at 300 mph-interference in the nervous system leads to decrease in body function-10 mmHg (weight of a dime) reduces nerve transmission by 60% or more

What Causes Nerve Interference?What Causes Nerve Interference?

What is a Subluxation?What is a Subluxation?

Misaligned vertebraeMisaligned vertebraeCauses pressure on a nerveCauses pressure on a nerveLeads to malfunction of that Leads to malfunction of that nervenerve

May or may not cause painMay or may not cause painOften associated with muscle Often associated with muscle spasm and weaknessspasm and weakness

What Causes What Causes Subluxations?Subluxations?

Traumas:Traumas:Physical TraumaPhysical Trauma

Toxins/Chemicals:Toxins/Chemicals:You are what you eat!You are what you eat!

Thoughts/Emotions:Thoughts/Emotions:Stress and TensionStress and Tension

Finding Your Subluxations!Finding Your Subluxations!

Where are your Where are your subluxations?subluxations?

How severe are they?How severe are they?

What are they doing What are they doing to you?to you?

How long have they How long have they been there?been there?

Normal SpineNormal Spine

Normal forward curvatureNormal forward curvature

Disc spaces thick, even, uniformDisc spaces thick, even, uniform

Clean, clear vertebral bordersClean, clear vertebral borders

Nerve opening wide openNerve opening wide open

Normal Spine Normal Spine X-Ray & MRI X-Ray & MRI

Phase I Phase I Subluxation DegenerationSubluxation Degeneration

Loss of forward curvatureLoss of forward curvature

Disc spaces starting to changeDisc spaces starting to change

Vertebral borders clean and clearVertebral borders clean and clear

Nerve openings slightly closedNerve openings slightly closed

80% have no pain80% have no pain

Phase I Phase I X-Ray & MRIX-Ray & MRI

Phase II Phase II Subluxation DegenerationSubluxation Degeneration

Loss of forward curvatureLoss of forward curvature

Disc spaces show much changeDisc spaces show much change

Vertebral borders show calcium build up Vertebral borders show calcium build up (bone spurs)(bone spurs)

Nerve openings closed furtherNerve openings closed further

Phase II Phase II X-Ray & MRIX-Ray & MRI

Phase III Phase III Subluxation DegenerationSubluxation Degeneration

Severe loss of bone structureSevere loss of bone structure

Disc fusion and total decayDisc fusion and total decay

Nerve holes completely closedNerve holes completely closed

Massive permanent nerve interferenceMassive permanent nerve interference

Phase III Phase III X-Ray & MRIX-Ray & MRI

What Should I Do Now?What Should I Do Now?

Chiropractic CareChiropractic Care– Remove the nerve Remove the nerve

interference by correcting interference by correcting the subluxationthe subluxation

Support with TherapiesSupport with Therapies

Treatment Offered at Treatment Offered at Sheppard ChiropracticSheppard Chiropractic

Chiropractic AdjustmentChiropractic Adjustment

Electric Muscle StimulationElectric Muscle Stimulation

Heat/IceHeat/Ice

TENS unitsTENS units

TractionTraction

Massage TherapyMassage Therapy

Physical Therapy ExercisesPhysical Therapy Exercises

Support with back braces or foot orthoticsSupport with back braces or foot orthotics

Treatment Offered at Treatment Offered at Sheppard ChiropracticSheppard Chiropractic

Chiropractic AdjustmentChiropractic Adjustment– SafeSafe– GentleGentle– EffectiveEffective– SpecificSpecific

Treatment Offered at Treatment Offered at Sheppard ChiropracticSheppard Chiropractic

Electric Muscle StimulationElectric Muscle Stimulation

Heat/IceHeat/Ice

Traction (Manual and Axial)Traction (Manual and Axial)

Treatment Offered at Treatment Offered at Sheppard ChiropracticSheppard Chiropractic

Physical Therapy ExercisesPhysical Therapy Exercises

Massage TherapyMassage Therapy

Treatment Offered at Treatment Offered at Sheppard ChiropracticSheppard Chiropractic

Support your conditionSupport your condition– Back bracesBack braces– Foot orthoticsFoot orthotics– SupplementsSupplements

Sheppard ChiropracticSheppard Chiropractic

We combine the best Chiropractic care We combine the best Chiropractic care with exceptional therapies to speed your with exceptional therapies to speed your recovery and keep you well longer.recovery and keep you well longer.Treatment plans are designed with your Treatment plans are designed with your health goals in mind.health goals in mind.Convenient hours.Convenient hours.Families welcome.Families welcome.Friendly staff.Friendly staff.Knowledgeable Knowledgeable

Initial CareInitial Care

Acute injuries or newAcute injuries or newconditions.conditions.

Just a few adjustments Just a few adjustments do not correct years ofdo not correct years ofsubluxations.subluxations.Slight spinal corrections slip back after a Slight spinal corrections slip back after a short period of time.short period of time.More frequent treatment regimen over a More frequent treatment regimen over a period of time to assure your success in period of time to assure your success in care of your condition.care of your condition.

Reconstructive CareReconstructive Care

Less frequent treatment.Less frequent treatment.

More dependent on More dependent on

the age of yourthe age of your

subluxations to obtainsubluxations to obtain

true correction.true correction.

What phase of degeneration are you in?What phase of degeneration are you in?

Wellness CareWellness Care

Regular, but less frequent treatment.Regular, but less frequent treatment.

Frequency depends on your subluxations Frequency depends on your subluxations and your lifestyle (job, recreation).and your lifestyle (job, recreation).

Prevents further damage andPrevents further damage and

maintains current function.maintains current function.

Recommended weekly toRecommended weekly to

monthly “check-up.”monthly “check-up.”

Prevention is Key to HealthPrevention is Key to Health

““An ounce of An ounce of prevention, equals a prevention, equals a pound of cure.”pound of cure.”

We need to be We need to be Proactive for health, Proactive for health, and not Reactive to and not Reactive to disease.disease.

WellnessWellness

Benefits of Chiropractic CareBenefits of Chiropractic Care

More EnergyMore EnergyFEEL BETTER!FEEL BETTER!Better ConcentrationBetter ConcentrationBetter PostureBetter PostureBetter Attitude Towards LifeBetter Attitude Towards LifeGreater FlexibilityGreater FlexibilityBetter Stress ManagementBetter Stress ManagementAbility to Reach Your Peak Ability to Reach Your Peak PotentialPotentialImproved Co-ordinationImproved Co-ordinationBetter BalanceBetter BalanceBody Operates in HarmonyBody Operates in HarmonyImproves Outlook on LifeImproves Outlook on LifeBetter Relationship with FamilyBetter Relationship with Family

Fewer Drugs and SurgeriesFewer Drugs and SurgeriesHealthier ChildrenHealthier ChildrenStronger Mind and BodyStronger Mind and BodyHigher Resistance to DiseaseHigher Resistance to DiseaseEnhanced Immune FunctionEnhanced Immune FunctionImproved FocusImproved FocusBetter Organ FunctionBetter Organ FunctionFeel YoungerFeel YoungerMore Appreciation for Your BodyMore Appreciation for Your BodyMore Productive at Work and More Productive at Work and SchoolSchoolLess Hospital and Medical Doctor Less Hospital and Medical Doctor VisitsVisitsMore Active LifestyleMore Active LifestyleLess Pain!Less Pain!

Don’t forget about kids!Don’t forget about kids!

Their spines are important too!Their spines are important too!

Many childhood conditions are treated and Many childhood conditions are treated and prevented with chiropractic care.prevented with chiropractic care.

The Big IdeaThe Big Idea

The Nervous System controls ALL functions in the The Nervous System controls ALL functions in the human body.human body.So, interference in the nervous system can cause a So, interference in the nervous system can cause a problem with any function of the body.problem with any function of the body.This interference leads to disease.This interference leads to disease.Drugs only cover up the symptoms of the disease.Drugs only cover up the symptoms of the disease.Spinal misalignment is the cause of interference.Spinal misalignment is the cause of interference.Chiropractors correct this interference, allowing the Chiropractors correct this interference, allowing the nervous system to return to it’s normal potential.nervous system to return to it’s normal potential.Therefore, allowing the body to innately heal itself. Therefore, allowing the body to innately heal itself. (Where does health come from?)(Where does health come from?)

Your PartYour Part

Only YOU can heal YOU!Only YOU can heal YOU!

So, keep your appointments, it is So, keep your appointments, it is expected of you. This is the only way expected of you. This is the only way to get positive results.to get positive results.

Get your family and friends checked Get your family and friends checked by a Chiropractor, they deserve to be by a Chiropractor, they deserve to be Healthy too.Healthy too.

Eat, Drink, Sleep, Breathe, Think, Eat, Drink, Sleep, Breathe, Think, and Exercise well, and get Adjusted and Exercise well, and get Adjusted to Live Healthy.to Live Healthy.

Any Questions?Any Questions?

Thank you for your trust in our office.Thank you for your trust in our office.

We are here to serve you.We are here to serve you.