We continue to be amazed at the effectiveness of homeopathic ointments such as Traumeel for muscle/joint pain and inflammation, and bruising and other acute injuries. No medicine cabinet should be without it. For children it is the perfect “boo-boo medicine”–just don’t put it on an open wound because it stings.
More Reasons to Test Blood & Hair
Did you know that many people are deficient in important trace minerals that help prevent chemical sensitivities, allergies, anemias, heavy metal toxicity, joint problems, free radical damage, etc? This is why we continue to recommend hair analyses and basic blood tests. It is easy to supplement with the appropriate minerals once the test results indicate what is out of balance.
Colorful Waldorf Salad
Colorful Waldorf Salad is a great way to serve red cabbage. We use plain yogurt to reduce the amount of mayonnaise in the recipe. Find some local crisp, red apples and red cabbage and give it a try!
1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
2 apples, cored, unpeeled, chopped in 1 inch pieces (use gala, fuji or
other sweet, crisp red apple)
2 celery stalks, chopped in 1/4 inch slices
1/2 cup walnut pieces, chopped
1/3 cup raisins
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup honey
For the dressing, stir the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, vanilla, and
honey in a pyrex measuring cup until well mixed.
Put the rest of the ingredients in a salad bowl and mix well. Pour the
dressing over the mix and stir well. Refrigerate before serving.
Headaches Every Morning
“I came to your office because I had a headache every morning. My neck and shoulder hurt and it was difficult to turn my head. After one week of adjustments, I found relief from the headaches and I saw improvement in my neck movement. It is wonderful to be free of the morning headaches and to be able to turn my head without pain. I feel better with every adjustment.”~69 year-old female
Shoulder Injury
“I fell down my stairs and injured my shoulder and back. I also had a lower back sprain from years back, which caused me great pain on and off when ever I over exerted myself. The treatment I received from Dr. Burgoon has tremendously improved my quality of life. My shoulder and back is much better. My lower back pain has improved greatly. I feel 80% better and that was by my 8th visit. I am very glad I chose this service versus depending on medication. Big thanks to Dr. Burgoon.”~45 year-old female
Don’t put up with being plugged up!
While many people are constipated and know it, many others have “sluggish bowels” and don’t know it. Human physiology is such that eating a substantial meal causes the whole intestine to contract in waves–so a bowel movement would be a natural consequence after eating a meal. Ideally, one would have 2-3 bowel movements a day as long as 3 meals a day are being eaten. Less than that may allow toxins that the body is trying to eliminate through the bowel to be re-absorbed. Grandmothers used to give enemas or castor oil to children to prevent colds–maybe they knew something after all. In general, people feel better when their guts are not sluggish.
The bottom line: be aware and be proactive. Pay attention and allow time to answer the call. If there is no call, get busy assisting gut function. Look to dietary fiber mostly from vegetables and fruits and some whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds (added fiber is not necessary), plenty of liquids including lemon water, and avoid refined grains (white flour or “wheat flour”). Flax tea is very helpful–here’s how to make it. Place 1 Tbsp. of whole flax seed in a cup and pour 12 ounces of boiling water into the cup and stir. To add flavor, put an herb tea bag in there also. Let steep for 30 minutes and strain. Drink the flax tea daily. Finally, a daily practice of 5 minutes of diaphragmatic breathing while lying on the left side (encourages breathing through the right nostril) is a yoga practice helpful for getting the gut moving.
Muscle Cramps
There is nothing worse than waking up with a “charlie horse”. This may be a sign of low minerals –magnesium, potassium and/or calcium. Many of our patients report resolution of the problem when they supplement with magnesium and/or calcium, Vegetable juice and apple cider vinegar are good sources of potassium that we recommend. The bottom line is that blood tests and medical histories are the most accurate way to determine individual mineral needs that will help with muscle cramps.
Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini, eggs, and basil are a great combination. We were visiting Michael’s brother in Washington state this summer and his garden produce, along with eggs from his chickens, were the inspiration for this recipe. Add ground nuts and romano cheese, and the result is a simple vegetable-protein combination to build a meal around. With salad, these fritters make a delicious lunch. With a bean soup, a salad, and steamed vegetables, the fritters make a filling dinner. Notice, there is no gluten in this recipe so it is safe for gluten sensitive individuals.
Zucchini Fritters
2 small-medium sized zucchini (no more than 10 inches long–they get too tough), grated
2 eggs, beaten
1 medium onion, chopped fine
extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup almonds or sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds ground in a blender
1/3 cup grated romano or parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh sweet basil, chopped fine, or 2 tsp. dried
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
Saute the onions in 2 T. olive oil in a skillet until soft (don’t wash the skillet–use it to brown the fritters). Place the onions in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir in the grated zucchini and beaten eggs. Mix well and stir in the rest of the ingredients. Add 2 Tbsp olive oil to the skillet and get it hot (so the fritters don’t stick) on medium heat –but not to the point of smoking! Form fritters with a 1/4 cup-sized measuring cup and drop into the skillet. The measuring cup works great for spooning out the mix–just scoop and press it into the cup with a spoon before turning the cup upside down over the skillet and tapping the handle of the cup on the skillet to release the fritter. Brown on both sides, flipping over after 4-5 minutes. Serve warm. There is the option of baking the fritters–just lightly oil a baking pan and bake until lightly brown (20 minutes or so) in a 350 degree pre-heated oven.
Beware of high fructose sweeteners
It is very helpful for both patient and practitioner to follow the results of blood work and other tests when a patient is making changes in diet and lifestyle. The patient will feel better but the improvements we get in tests results over time are confirmation that we are on the right track.
We have observed that patients who consume concentrated fructose have high blood triglycerides and central obesity. These problems often improve once they avoid the high fructose sweeteners. High fructose corn syrup is the most common source of concentrated fructose that Americans consume. It is found in non-diet sodas, many drinks and convenience foods. Bottled juices, most often made from reconstituted fruit juice concentrates, also provide too much fructose at one time for the body to handle safely. Other sweeteners such as honey and agave nectar also contain a lot of fructose so it is best to limit their consumption. Except for vegetable juicing, the rule of “don’t drink your calories” stands as a first step in not only weight loss but getting healthier in general.
For more information on high fructose corn syrup consumption and its negative impact on health, visit http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/04/17/you-did-it–we-are-winning-the-war-on-fructose.aspx
Music student’s ulnar entrapment
“I am a college student majoring in composition and piano performance, and two years ago I was diagnosed wtih ulnar entrapment. Eventually, this caused complications not only in my elbow but also in my shoulder, neck, and my middle finger; the pain got so bad that I felt I was going to have to stop playing music altogether. By the time I decided to visit a chiropractor, I had exhausted every possible formal medical route with no answers or solutions. After the first visit, I noticed terrific results. My fingers were stronger and more flexible. After a month, it was as if I had never had any hand pain. I highly recommend Dr. Burgoon to anyone for any type of injury/chronic pain, and am now a firm believer in the possibilities and results that chiropractic offers.”~23 year-old male
