Diet & Nutritional Counseling
Dietary
and nutritional imbalances are responsible for and contribute to a
great number of disorders and illnesses which are prevalent in today's
society. The top killers such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and
cancer have all been linked in numerous ways to diet and nutrition.
A good weight loss program includes nutritional
counseling and exercise as well as a commitment to make permanent
lifestyle changes. We can help with nutritional
counseling and can discuss a diet regimen that the patient can live
with and maintain for the long term. A diet that is high in fiber and
low in fat, with moderate amounts of low-density carbohydrates and
low-fat protein is usually the best choice to adopt. With this type of
a diet program, the patient can avoid the pit-falls of yo-yo dieting or
the tendency to lose weight and then regain it.
Other important tools that can aid in weight
loss are stress reduction techniques and a moderate exercise regimen.
We can suggest various stress reduction methods that may
include breathing exercises, Tai Chi, yoga, meditation or biofeedback.
And since the goal of a weight program is not only weight loss but also
the maintenance of that loss, an exercise program that the patient
likes is the best one to choose. The patient could try starting a
program that includes brisk walking three times a week for forty
minutes. After a few weeks when stamina is increased, they could try
walking five times a week. After that more aerobic exercise can be
added such as the treadmill, stair climber or aerobics classes, cycling
or whatever from of rigorous exercise the person enjoys and can
maintain for the long term. It is a good idea to use free weights
beginning with three pound weights and practicing just two to three
sets of arm curls three times a week. Moderate weight training builds
lean body mass and helps to reduce body fat as well as strengthen and
build bone mass and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Doctors of chiropractic receive thorough training in the areas of human diet and nutrition. We can design a personalized dietary or nutritional program to minimize the risk of developing these killer conditions and to assist your body in achieving and maintaining optimal health and superior wellness.
Lifestyle Modification Counseling
Good health is much more than the absence of pain or discomfort. Health exists along a very wide scale and where you lie on that scale largely depends on the lifestyle choices you make on a daily basis. Years of many small unhealthy choices can manifest into very serious health problems. Unhealthy choices include habitual poor posture, improper lifting techniques, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, excessive reliance on medication, excessive soda and coffee consumption, excessive saturated fat consumption, lack of nutritious fruits and vegetables, and excessive mental stress. These slowly chip away at your good health.
We can help you sort through and identify those unhealthy decisions and provide you with practical strategies to deal with and effectively manage them.