PATIENT HEALTH NEWSLETTERS Our monthly newsletters offer current information on a variety of health topics.  They are are available in pdf format to view or download from the listing below. APRIL 2010 Prevent Knee Injuries With Chiropractic Many researchers believe that the knee is the most complex joint in the human body.  It is also the most imperfect and easily injured.  However, Dr. Terai teaches patients how to keep knee joints in top form to ward off knee injuries with all-natural approaches... read more. MARCH 2010 Breaking Research: MRIs Often Lead to Unnecessary Back Surgery Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) plays an important role in detecting several health problems.  However, a growing trend in many medical clinics is to conduct MRI scan on patients with back pain, even when serious conditions are not suspected, and before trying conservative, non-surgical management.  Dr. Terai is concerned about this trend and wants all individuals with back pain to be fully informed about this situation... read more Chiropractic Care Boosts Golfers' Performance Spring is here! And that means many golfers will be dusting off their clubs and heading to the greens.  Golf can be fantastic exercise and a powerful source of stress reduction.  However, golf can also be hard on the spine, often triggering back disorders.  That's why Dr. Terai teaches patients how to keep their spines up to par when hitting the links.  And exciting new research shows that regular chiropractic care may boost a golfer's performance... read more What Are "Alternative Grains" ? You probably already know that whole grains are a staple in a healthy diet.  They fuel the body with B vitamins, protein and fibre.  Study after study shows that regularly eating whole grains cuts the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, helps maintain a healthy weight and adds years to life.  You may consume traditional whole products like whole wheat bread, oatmeal and rice.  But have you tried any of the delicious lesser-known grains that are becoming increasingly available?... read more Reducing VOCs in Your Home A report by the World Health Organization blames indoor air pollution for 2.7 percent of all disease.  Products you use in your home can pollute the air with a variety of potentially harmful volatile organic compounds - or VOCs.  Your home's air may harbour up to five times as many VOCs as the air outside, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.  Dr. Terai is concerned about the effects of VOCs on your well-being and offers some tips to help protect your family's health... read more FEBRUARY 2010 A Valentine's Treat: The Brain Boosting Benefits of Dark Chocolate Dr. Terai encourages patients to choose a diet plentiful in delicious, nutrient-rich foods, including a moderate amount of dark chocolate (about one ounce per day of at least 60 percent cocoa chocolate)... read more Back Pain in Seniors: The Chiropractic Solution Back pain is a common condition among older adults.  And more and more seniors are turning to chiropractic to alleviate and prevent this debilitating disorder... read more Posture Perfect Pain Prevention Your posture is a reflection of the health of your spine and joints.  Postural imbalances are often "early warning signs" of an impending pain-related condition... read more Preventing Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries With Chiropractic Hitting the slopes, whether on skis or a snowboard, is a popular winter passtime.  According to the American Journal of Sports Medicine, it also happens to be "the riskiest sport undertaken by adults on a routine basis" ... read more Tips for a Healthier Commute The average commuter spends nearly 200 hours per year driving to and from work!  Are you spending hours per week behind the wheel?  If so, commuting may be chipping away at your overall well-being... read more JANUARY 2010 Health Benefits of Artichokes With their spiky leaves, stalky stem and large size, artichokes can be intimidating.  Many people assume preparing artichokes is complicated and time-consuming.  But don't let their appearance scare you off - they're actually  simple to prepare, delicious and packed with health benefits, from improving liver function to lowering cholesterol... read more. 2009 Chiopractic Research for Adults 2009 Chiropractic Research for Children Dr. Terai believes that the doctor-patient relationship is a partnership.   When fully informed, patients are better able to make choices that propel them toward optimal health.  At the end of each calendar year, Dr. Terai reviews the past year's research on chiropractic and shares the most cutting edge studies with patients. Natural Solutions for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Do the cold days of winter leave you feeling as dark as a midwinter evening?  There may be a good reason.  For many individuals, the shorter hours of daylight during fall and winter months cause a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD).  Dr. Terai wants patients to know that SAD is a common condition that can often be managed by a combination of natural therapies and lifestyle modifications... read more

HEALTH NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES DECEMBER 2009 Better Ergonomics for Better Health Ergonomics is the study of the relationship between three things: a worker; the work that needs to be done; the environment in which the work is accomplished.  Dr Terai encourages you to think about your ergonomic needs and how they impact the health of your body... read more How Chiropractic Helps a Twisted Spine Scoliosis comes from the greek word that means crookedness.  When you have scoliosis, your spine's straight position begins to bend sideways.  This condition most commonly occurs in the young, and females are more likely to have scoliosis than males... read more Energy Boosting Herbs for the Busy Holiday Season December can be both a wonderful time and a stressful time.  As we juggle regular daily commitments and preparing for the holidays, all of it can zap our energy.  Instead of reaching for caffeine loaded beverages, look at some herbs that can deliver a burst of energy... read more The Most Powerful Health Substance That You've Never Heard Of Dr Terai will tell you that chiropractic adjustments do more than adjust misalignments... chiropractic has been scientifically proven to boost your immune system, aid with asthma and allergies, reduce stress and fatigue, alleviate headaches, assist with ADHD, treat colic, lower blood pressure and... well the benefits go on and on.  Now you'll soon be hearing more about an amazing substance that could be a powerful complement to chiropractic adjustments and living a healthy, holisitc lifestyle.  It's called glutathione.  Never heard of it?  Not many people have... read more Medicinal Secrets of the Magnificent Mushroom On September 19, 1991, two German tourists hiking in the Alps came across what would become one of the greatest anthropological finds of the twentieth century.  On a mountainside they discovered the mummified remains of a 5,000 year old man, much of his body preserved by ice and snow.  Among this iceman's belongings were mushrooms.  Experts believe the iceman used the mushrooms to soothe discomfort cuased by the intestinal parasites found in his body.  Could this be evidence that mushrooms are one of the world's oldest natural medicines? ... read more The Latest Research on Green Tea The secrets to optimal health and long life may be found not in a bottle of pills, but in a teacup - if that cup is full of green tea, that is.  The health benefits of green tea have been widely publicized for years, but researchers are still uncovering additional advantages of this ancient elixir.  Dr Terai invites patients to pour a cup, sit back, and read the lastest research about this antioxidant powerhouse... read more Tylenol Linked With Asthma The prevalence of asthma has rocketed since the 1960s and 1970s, particularly in Western industrialized nations and among young children.  While there are no definitive explanations for this increase, researchers have sought clues in our modern environmental conditions, our behaviours, our nutritional habits, and even our genes.  Of particular concern to Dr. Terai are finding of a recent meta-analysis linking asthma with the use of Tylenol... read more Chiropractic for Breastfeeding Problems Most new moms are aware that breat milk is best for their babies.  They know that it aids in development and protects against disease.  But many moms don't anticipate problems with breastfeeding.  Assuming that brestfeeding is a natural, instinctive process, many women think that the baby will simply take to it naturally.  When that doesn't happen, mothers may become frustrated and give up breatfeeding altogether. What these women don't realize is that breastfeeding dilemnas often stem from joint misalignments in the baby.  The good news is that Dr Terai can help resolve these imbalances - and prevent them from occurring in the first place... read more Holiday Food Drive The holidays are here and Dr Terai will again be working with the Society of Hope this season.  Bring in two or more non-perishable food items and receive a no fee computerized spinal analysis and consultation.  Call our office at 250-860-4518 to book your appointment...  read more NOVEMBER 2009 Research Shines Bright on Chiropractic - Part I: Chiro and Kids As the wealth of scientific information in the chiropractic field continues to build, Dr Terai wants to keep you up to date with the latest research.  In this issue we focus on chiropractic and children.  With this knowledge, you'll be able to make informed decisions about your child's health... read more Research Shines Bright on Chiropractic - Part II: Chiro & Science In this issue we continue with our focus on chiropractic research.  Scientific studies continue to prove how beneficial chiropractic adjustments can be for many of your health issues... read more Fortify Your Body With Zinc As autumn winds its way to the official start of winter, many of us are looking for ways to pump up our immune system for what's expected to be a long and severe flu season.  Last month we discussed the importance of Vitamin D in battling influenza... and when it comes to clobbering these viruses, you want to get sufficient amounts of zinc... read more Winter No Wonderland When Feeling S.A.D. "You can't get too much winter in the winter," said Robert Frost, but some would disagree with the famed poet.  At least half a million North Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD).  The onset of this disorder is usually autumn and winter, and the worst months for sufferers appear to be January and February.  For SAD patients, even a short winter season can seem like an eternity... read more OCTOBER 2009 Vaccination - Is It Our Best Option To Fight Swine Flu? In March/April of this year, we learned of a new swine flu virus emerging in Mexico and the United States.  It was given particular attention because of its tendency to cause an abnormally large number of hospitalizations and deaths in younger age groups.  Renamed the H1N1 virus, the flu was classified as pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in June.  Since then, various health agencies and pharmaceutical companies have joined forces to create a vaccine to stop this dangerous virus... read more Tea - Sip Your Way To Wellness In the Chinese province of Yunnan, a tree still grows that first sprouted 3,200 years ago.  And the leaves of this species of tree are used to create the second most popular beverage in the world: tea. (Only water is consumed more.)  Tea was widely touted for its medicinal properties almost since it was first cultivated... read more Chiropractic Delivers a More Comfortable Pregnancy Pregnancy is a wonderful and rewarding experience for most women.  However, the female body experiences a number of dramatic physical changes during pregnancy that can lead to considerable discomfort.  Your chiropractor wants you to know how beneficial chiropractic treatments can be to soothe the aches and pains involved in pregnancy, so you can get back to focusing on what a truly wonderful miracle it is... read more Versatile Enzyme Shows Amazing Potential Coenzyme Q10 - sometimes spelled CoQ10 - is a naturally occurring compound found in many tissues in your body. You can also find it in food sources like meat, spinach and peanuts.  This coenzyme was first identified in 1957 by scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Enzyme Institute.  But what do coenzymes do?... read more SEPTEMBER 2009 Do Backpacks Equal Back Pain As parents we are focused on providing the very best for our children.  As we send them off to school, our intention is no different.  We are often told that carrying a bag of books on one shoulder is bad for posture, so we confidently turn to the 2-strap backpack thinking we are taking stress off the little ones' backs.  However, contrary to popular belief, these backpacks can be just as bad for the health of your children's spines... read more Headaches Part I: What Type of Headache Do You Get? Most of us experience the occassional headache.  Whether it's throbbing, aching, pounding or stabbing, a headache can make our lives miserable.  It also affects our ability to focus and may increase our sensitivity to external stimuli.  There are several kinds of headaches and each one has a different cause... read more Headaches Part II: Migraines - More Than Your Typical Headache Although they often resemble other types of headaches, migraines exist in a class of their own.  The World Health Organization ranks migraine headaches at 19 on its list of health conditions causing disability.  Anyone experiencing migraines on a regular basis will confirm how disabling these headaches are... read more The Dangers of Energy Drinks Energy drinks - not to be confused with sports drinks used to rehydrate the body - have become enormously popular over the last few years, especially among young adults and teens.  It's now a $5 billion industry in North America.  The manufacturers of these beverages claim their products boost your energy and increase mental alertness.  However, the side effects caused by some of the ingredients concern health experts... read more Are You Getting Enough Vitamin B12? Your chiropractor knows the benefits you get by keeping your nerves healthy and free of subluxations.  Vitamin B12 serves an important part in maintaining strong nerves.  It also helps in the production of red blood cells and plays a vital role in developing energy from protein, carbohydrates and fats.  Are you at risk of B12 deficiency?... read more  AUGUST 2009 The 4 Most Common Running Injuries During the summer months, running is an activity that picks up in popularity.  It's a great way to boost cardiovascular health.  However, it can also place a lot of stress on the musculoskeletal structure of your body... read more Meditation for Pain Relief Pain is one of the most common health afflictions in the world.  In North America alone, over 50 million people suffer from non-malignant chronic pain.  One percent of the population is chronically disabled by low back pain - the primary cause of disability for people under the age of 45... read more Chemicals Fuel Hormone Overload Summer brings the delight of barbeques and picnics, and the season delivers a bounty of tasty fruits and vegetables... treats like potato salad, fresh berries, pies and corn on the cob.  But lurking inside many food are dangerous substances... read more JULY 2009 Chiropractic Relieves Muscle Spasm Dizziness / Vertigo Drawbacks of Soda Consumption Preventing Volleyball Injuries RT Causing Neck Pain JUNE 2009 Spine Friendly Father's Day Gifts De-Clutter for Health and Happiness Hidden Injuries from Auto Accidents Hypothyroidism MAY 2009 15 Healthy Mother's Day Gifts Most People Aren't Getting Enough Vitamin D TOS Causing Shoulder Neck and Arm Pain Complex Regional Pain Syndrome APRIL 2009 Low Back Pain and Exercise Preventing Cheerleading Injuires What's Lurking in Processed Foods Chiropractic for Joints in Extremities MARCH 2009 Failed Back Surgery Dangers of High Cholesterol Medicines Savor Spring Vegetables Spring Into Wellness Preventing Concussions in Children's Sports  FEBRUARY 2009 Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain The True Keys to Happiness The Power of Potassium Can Chiropractic Adjustments Improve Well-Being? JANUARY 2009 Highlights of 2008 Chiropractic Research Latest Research on Preventing Nut Allergies Chronic Pain Affects the Brain Can Autism Be Prevented? DECEMBER 2008 Dangers of Bisphenol A in Plastics Chiropractic and Wellness 10 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress Common Causes of Foot Pain NOVEMBER 2008 High Fructose Corn Syrup Harmful or Not? Chiropractic Safe for Babies and Kids Help Yourself - Volunteer! Preventing Ice Hockey Injuries Step Your Way to Better Health OCTOBER 2008 Avoid Injury on the Soccer Field Probiotics - Bacteria for Good Health Chiropractic Care for Infertility Chiropractic Care for Scoliosis SEPTEMBER 2008 Building Bone Strength Naturally What is Menieres Disease? (Vertigo) The Awesome Agave Easy Ways to Boost Your Childs IQ AUGUST 2008 Preventing Vision Loss Naturally Study:Chiropractic Care Effective for Low Back Pain Preventing Tennis Related Sports Injury Are Headaches Affecting Your Child's Performance JULY 2008 Make a Clean Sweep of Toxic Household Cleaners Stress and Pregnancy What is Evidence Based Care? Summertime Tips for Back Pain Prevention JUNE 2008 All Natural Relief for Allergies 5 Reasons Your Child Needs a Chiro Check-Up Stress and Back Pain Grow a Garden of Wellness 10 Ways Chiropractic May Improve Your Life MAY 2008 Natural Solutions for Migraines Napping - Health Benefits and Drawbacks Is Chiropractic Safe? Fighting Head Lice Without Pesticides APRIL 2008 Drug Free PMS Relief Supplements for Joint Health Chiropractic - A Unique Approach Adolescents and Back Pain MARCH 2008 10 Week Wellness Plan Part 1 10 Week Wellness Plan Part 2 Hazards of Cosmetics Yogurt - Mircale Food or Commercial Hype?

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