"Its just Pot, at least i am not smoking Cigs"

By: Dr Terry Weyman

The other statements I hear are "its ORGANIC" or "it helps with the pain" or my favorite, "all my friends smoke it, its not addictive"

Well its been a while since I have written a blog (coming up on a year to be exact). As with anything life got away from me. But with the help of my old friend, Obie 1, I am back. With school back in session and kids trying to fit in, I picked this topic to start it off.

POT, MARIJUNNA, GANJA, MAUI WOWIE, DOOBIE, HASH, HEMP, REEFER, ROACH WEED, ACAPULCO GOLD, MARYJANE not matter what you call it. We all know all about it. Or do we?

I get asked alot in my practice, especially my HighSchool and College kids,"is it bad for you?" From the onset, let's categorically say that pot is bad for you. The answer to the question has nothing to do with being a teen; pot is simply bad for you, period. Also to note, it doesnt matter how the chemical is injested. Whether you smoke it, eat it or inhale through Vapor oil (e-cigs), its the same chemical.

However, when one looks at a teenager you're looking at a growing organism, which includes a growing brain. There is overwhelming evidence that pot interferes with short-term memory and therefore interferes with brain function. The more the brain is changing the more concern one has about any chemicals entering the brain. Pot is fat soluble. The brain is almost all lipid, or fat. Therefore, pot gets into the brain. So at one level there's a great deal of concern about pot affecting brain function.

On a very easy-to-observe level pot will also cause irritation of the bronchial lining. I am always astounded when a patient comes in coughing and does not put two and two together that pot may be the reason for the cough. When I then ask them if we were to take leaves in our backyard and burn then, would our eyes not tear and would we not be coughing, then they understand.

The medicinal use of pot for glaucoma, certain Neurological/Musculoskeletal diseases and nausea is real; it does help, but the only time I have seen pot used in a good way for some patients who hadchemotherapy for cancer and the overwhelming nausea caused by the medication was alleviated by the use of prescribed marijuana. Overall, it's a 
drug to stay away from. Think of it this way. If it alters your state, it probably is not worth it. For Athletes, why would you EVER want to alter your mental state? If you feel the need to alter your state to combat anger or other issues, Why not seek the advise of a professional to help you to fix the cause and not just treat symptoms?

God only gave you one body. Treat it with respect and care and it will take you on amazing journeys! Until next time. Be well!

Dr. Terry Weyman

Sports drinks, are they good for you and do they work?

By Dr. Terry Weyman

In a great article by Dr. Robert Silverman, written in the journal “Dynamic Chiropractic”, Dr. Silverman takes an indepth look at Key components of a performance/recovery drink and to see if you are getting what you desire. In this article I am going to summarize Dr. Silvermans findings, breaking it down so that implementation is easy.

Why use a recovery/performance drink?

When you sweat and work out your body gets depleted of vital nutrients as well the cells in your body begin to dehydrate. Drinking just water provides the necessary hydration but unfortunately, it lacks the key nutrients to aid in performance and recovery. If water is not sufficient, is there a sports drink on the market that will work? Dr. Silverman did an extensive review of the various literature looking at the ingredients and efficiency. Even though the “best” sports drink say they have carbohydrates, electrolytes and numerous other “performance nutrition” do they do the job and are they good for you. A good Sports Drink should not only fuel activity, but also aid in recovery.  

What the drinks should have

Carbohydrates: 

“Carbs are a key component for athletic performance, recovery and health. Dr. Silverman recommends 30-60 grams of carbs per hour for an athletic endeavor. The carbohydrate  amount will prevent immunosupression, which naturally occurs during intensive exercise. In addition, this amount enables athletes to maintain blood glucose levels, and to

maintain blood glucose levels, and optimize glucose uptake and oxidation in performance. 

Electrolytes:

Sports drinks should contain electrolytes such as sodium, potassium magnesium and chloride. Magnesium, a key electrolyte, plays a pivotal role in 300 enzymatic reactions. Bisglycinate has been shown to be the best form of magnesium because it is chelated (bonded) to an amino acid (glycine). Magnesium in the form of bisglycinate ensures increased intestinal absorption and prevents diarrhea. Finding a company that formulate Magnesium in this form is hard, hence why some sport drinks cause intestinal issues.

Other ingredients that are important:

Malic Acid- a critical addition to a sports drink formulation since it reduces muscle tenderness and assists in soft tissue recovery. 

Taurine- is an amino acid that helps regulate the level of water and mineral salts in the blood by keeping potassium and magnesium inside the cell. At the same time, taurine prevents excessive sodium from entering the cell. L-Taurine’s properties have been validated in numerous studies.

L-Carnosine- Also,an amino acid, helps fight muscle fatigue in fast twitch fibers and aids in athletic performance. 

In addition, a complete range of complex B vitamins for energy production should be included in the drink as well. 

Maximum Carb Efficiency

“Research has shown that a combination of diverse sugars maximizes carbohydrate absorption during exercise. Since glucose and fructose are absorbed at different rates, both glucose and fructose polymers should be present to optimize multiple pathways of absorption during exercise. Most commercial brands use only glucose polymers.

Literature reveals that a glucose-fructose combination, versus water or glucose alone, is the best choice for carbohydrates in a sports drink. The glucose-fructose combination results in improved power performance, running time, time to fatigue during cycling, and a perceived higher level of exertion during both strength and endurance exercises.”

Does your sports drink make the cut?

“Of the more popular brands, Powerade contains high-fructose corn syrup as a source of carbohydrates; it lacks electrolytes and any recovery ingredients. Gatorade has no vitamins and contains only sodium and potassium. Both these brands rely solely on glucose as a carbohydrate source and lack fructose. Another popular brand, Vitamin Water, has no sodium or chloride and contains only trace amounts of magnesium.

Coconut water has very high levels of potassium without any sodium content, and low levels of magnesium. Analysis of coconut water reveals that it primarily contains sucrose as a main carbohydrate source, rather than glucose and fructose in an appropriate ratio of 3:1.” 

Its Dr. Silvermans professional opinion, that non of these aforementioned commercial brands contain a proper formulation to aid in athletic performance. Instead, they hinder athletic performance.

What to look for in your “Sports Drink”.

“When looking for a good sports drink do your due diligence. You research what kind of food to eat, now its time to research the best sports drink. Look to companies that provide the powder that you mix your own, found in Cycling and performance shops. Talk to your Sports Medicine practitioners for their opinion on what works best for you. Look for the following ingredients when you are reading your labels.

The drink should contain the 4 electrolytes as ingredients and have the appropriate 3:1 ratio of glucose to fructose. In addition, it should include magnesium in the bisglycinate form, as well as malic acid, taurine, L-Carnosine and complex B vitamins to aid in athletic recovery, states Dr. Silverman”

Read your labels, do your work. You are only given one body and its highly tuned and complex. Treat it with respect and take care of it and your body will perform as it was designed to do.

Dr. Terry Weyman is the Clinic Director of Chiropractic Sports Institute, www.gotcsi.com

Welcome our newest Doctor to CSI! Dr. Heather White

We at CSI would love to welcome our Newest Doctor to join our staff, Dr Heather White. Below is her Professional Summary. If you or someone you love needs a great female Doctor, Dr. Heather is amazing. Come by and meet the newest member of the CSI family.

Professional Summary

I received my Doctor of Chiropractic at Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2005. Licensed in California and in Colorado, I began my practice in Westlake Village at Body Logic Chiropractic and Sports Therapy before moving to Colorado and joining the staff at Lone Tree Chiropractic & Natural Health Center.

I have specialized in sports performance and rehabilitation in addition to family chiropractic care since
graduating in 2005. While in Colorado, I had the opportunity to become certified in Dry Needling Technique
which has been a great asset to the treatment of athletes.

I am excited to announce that I will be returning to the Westlake area in late August and joining Dr Terry
Weyman and the wonderful team at Chiropractic Sports Institute.

Skill Highlights
Sports/Family Chiropractor
Graston Technique Certified
Dry Needling Certified
ART Experience
Functional Rehabilitation
Injury & Pain Management
Sports Performance Care

Accomplishments
Clinical Services:
Dry Needling Certified Level 2
Active Performance System Certified

Professional Experience
Chiropractor
July 2010 to Current
Lone Tree Chiropractic - Lone Tree, CO
I offered the highest level of result-oriented treatment, with my focus on the patients overall health and wellness. Lone Tree Chiropractic was the Official Chiropractic Team for the Denver Broncos
Chiropractor
June 2005 to January 2009
Body Logic Chiropractic and Sports Therapy - Westlake Village, CA
During my time at Body Logic I gained a wealth of knowledge on sports injuries and prevention, in addition to the treatment protocol and rehabilitation needed to get the athlete back to play.

Education and Training
Doctorate of Chiropractic : Chiropractic, 2005
Southern California University of Health Sciences - Whittier, CA, USA
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science : Physiology, 2002
UCSB - Santa Barbara, CA, USA

Academic Achievement Award: Dean's List

We again, welcome Dr. Heather White to the team. She is available for appointments starting Sept 2, 2014  for more information contact her at the office at 805-371-0737

I just got hurt, Do I see my Chiropractor or my Medical Doctor? Yes!

Dr. Terry Weyman

 This is a question many people ask all the time. Even some Doctors (both DC and MD) don’t know the answer and some even will argue the point. Why? Both DCs and MDs are on sidelines of Professional Sports teams, share responsibilities at the Olympics and are working in the training rooms of Major Universities working side by side. What do they know that the average person doesn’t? The answer, each Doctor has a DIFFERENT job or responsibility, and when they work together, the Athlete heals faster.

I like analogies, so lets use one of my favorites, The Race Car. Sports Chiropractors are biomechanics experts and look to restore proper joint movement. Since muscles attach to bones, when there is an injury the joint will ALWAYS be affected. Our job is to look at this Kinetic Chain and restore the proper joint movement by “Adjusting” the joints  and opening up the fixations, much like the “Pit mechanic” will work with the car to get the power to the wheels and fine tune the alignment of both the chassis and the motor to make this happen.

Orthopedists are experts in fixing broken parts. When the injury involves a joint that can not be “adjusted” back into place, you need to call in the “repair shop” to fix the broken part. Both Doctors are needed since the “broken” part will affect the entire kinetic chain, much like a damaged wheel can affect the alignment of the entire car. The Sports Chiropractor keeps the alignment working while the MD makes the repairs. This will minimize secondary injuries and allow for a faster recovery.

Internists are experts in the internal workings of the body. Just as if you put bad “gas” in your engine or you got a bug in the motor, your MD/Internist is the expert in finding out the chemical changes and restoring the internal health of your system.

Physical Therapists are experts at balancing the muscles and retraining the body to return to play. Once the joint has been repaired (MD) and the joints have been balanced and the kinetic chain aligned (DC) the proprioception needs to be restored (PT). When the Sports Medicine team works in harmony the Athlete recovers faster and performs better.

Just like there are many members of the ‘Pit Crew” in an Auto race, there should be many members of your “healing” team to provide the care you need to get back to the field. There is a reason you see a “team” of Doctors at major events, it works!

Dr. Terry Weyman is the clinical Director of Chiropractic Sports Institute and is on staff at Pepperdine University. He has also worked at the OTC in Colorado Springs and with the US Olympic Team. Go to  www.gotcsi.com for more information

Summer is here- Learn how to recover and take care of your body so you will be ready!

By Dr. Terry Weyman

So last week a patient of mine came in with a feeling of fatigue, heavy legs from training and soreness in his legs and lower back. He has been working hard to get ready for his summer racing season and was feeling a little discouraged. At first he thought his equipment was getting tired but after spending over a thousand dollars on up grades his scores did not change. I finally had to tell him, "did you look at your body and what you need to do different?" 

So, many Athletes take their body for granted and if they are losing, blame their equipment when they should look within. Have they been eating right, are they seeing their Chiropractor to get the joints loosened up to allow the soft tissue to be more reactive and functioning, are they recovering correctly after their work outs, etc. These are just some of the questions you need to ask when you hit a flat spot in your performance. I have seen Golfers spend thousands of dollars on the newest and greatest club,  to gain 10 extra yards! Yet with one trip to the Chiropractor and some great recovery techniques and they get the same yardage gain for a lot less money. I have seen cyclist have to have the newest carbon bike and will spend a lot of money for a few ounces of wt, yet they will eat like crap and won't recover and they wonder why their engine does not work when they put the "hammer down". 

Lack of Time maybe an issue, but so is putting your body first. Go see your sports Chiropractor (ie your body mechanic) and get tuned up. Eat right, you would never put cheap gas in your race car, and yet your body is worth a heck of a lot more. The best tip of all. BUY A MARC PRO. Its the best recovery tool on the market, use it after EVERY work out, Between EVERY race and the night before any major competition to flush the muscles with fresh fluids. Its the best money you will ever spend! www.marcpro.com promo code:GOTCSI

Its time to put your money into what will really matter at the end, YOU!

Dr. Terry Weyman is the clinic director of CSI  for more information go to www.gotcsi.com

Turf Toe

By Dr. Ciro Errico

In sports like soccer, football, lacrosse, track, and even gymnastics turf toe can be an injury that can occur. Though commonly seen on turf fields it can be seen in a variety of sports due to the mechanism of injury. All these sports include the need to jump, run, ‘cut’ or quickly turn; often times it occurs while the player is on his or her toes. This action causes injuries like turf toe.  

So, what is turf toe?

Turf toe is an injury in which the big toe is hyperextend causing a sprain of the ligaments surrounding the big toe. It is often times caused by jamming the big toe, or repeatedly pushing off the big toe during running or jumping.

What are a few signs and symptoms?

When a player has a possible turf toe injury there will be swelling, pain, and limited range of motion in the big toe. The player will have a hard time placing his or her foot on the floor due to the pain of trying to push off while walking.

What can a player do to help treat turf toe?

To treat turf toe the first thing to do is RICE method which includes: rest, ice, compression of the area, and elevating the foot to help reduce the swelling. Receiving professional care like chiropractic care is beneficial; there are many things that a chiropractor can do. Laser treatments help the cells of the damaged ligaments and tendons to reproduce ATP in the body, and allows for a faster recovery. Myofacial release is beneficial: the injured muscles need treatment to reduce inflammation, and also allows the surrounding muscle to not over compensate and cause more problems. MarcPro helps the muscles to flush out the inflammation, and the allows to bring more blood flow to the damaged area; this process of bringing blood to the area of damage allowing oxygen to get to the muscles and help heal the damaged muscle fibers (www.marcpro.com promo code: GOTCSI). Taping the area of damage allows a reduction of inflammation, and provides support to the tendons and ligaments. Adjustments of the foot, ankle, and the spine allow the body to stay aligned, and continue to provide optimal innate care in body.

How to prevent turf toe?

One of the best ways to prevent turf toe is to wear shoes that do not allow a significant amount of bend in the shoe to prevent excess amount of hyperextension and pushing off with the big toe. Working on gait patterns, and finding optimal foot positioning can help prevent more turf toe injuries. Also, exercises, such as the one on www.gotcsi.com youtube channel for big toe work well in strengthening the joint.

Dr. Ciro was a Doctor at Chiropractic Sports Institute, in Westlake Village, Ca. For more info go to their website: www.gotcsi.com

Are Supplements a waste of Money?

By Dr. Ciro Errico

In a recent study medical doctors have announced supplements are a waste of money. How can that be true? For years doctors of different fields have given patients vitamins and mineral supplements, because it is ‘healthy’ or ‘good nutritional advice’. In my opinion the best nutritional advice any doctor can give is explaining to a patient the importance of eating fresh organic, grass-fed, non-processed, non-GMO foods. The importance of allowing the body to eat clean, and not to allow genetically modified, hormonal, or pesticide infected foods- whether vegetables, meats, or fruits.

But, it seems in the new recent study that doctors are trying to possible promote better eating, and lifestyle- hence, doing away with vitamins forces a person to take control of food, and not rely on supplements. So, here is another view. How many can honestly and truly shop at a Farmers Market daily, prepare and cook meals everyday, exercise- both mentally and physically, do chores, errands, spend time with family, enjoy alone time, and enjoy life?

Supplements are good for people when they know they are lacking a specific vitamin or mineral. A simple example would be Vitamin D and winter. During the winter less people are willing to go outside to sunbathe for twenty minutes to help increase his or her own Vitamin D production- sun light increases the body’s production of Vitamin D naturally- along side taking Vitamin K which allows the uptake of Vitamin D to increase as well. So, what does Vitamin D actually do in the body? Vitamin D helps strengthen bones, allows nerve impulses to travel optimally, and helps the immune system fight off bacteria and viruses. Now, aside from the sunbathing Vitamin D can also be found in beef liver and fatty fishes like salmon- make sure the beef liver is from a grass-fed cow and the salmon is wild caught from USA. Too much to ask for? Not sure of the source of food? Not sure about sunbathing in the winter? These may be a time when a vitamin D (along with Vitamin K) supplement may be helpful and useful until spring or summer. 

A simple and honest way of explaining why supplements should still be taken Is because not many people take the time to research his or her food, have time to prepare and cook meals every day and night, not many people can afford to spend the extra money at the local Farmers Market, and not many people enjoy cooking. Another simple and honest reason is because a person may eat two servings of fruit and four servings of vegetables a day, but is that fruit or vegetable organic or has it been genetically modified in some way? Result: ingesting a fruit or vegetable that has no quality because it may have been modified to produce quantity on an orchard or farm. Ultimately these modified fruits and vegetables contain no proper quality nutrition that can give the body vitamins and minerals it may need.     

Supplements are just that. They SUPPLEMENT the diet when nutrients are missing. How can that be a waste of money?!

Dr. Ciro Errico is the Team Chiropractor for Club Sports at CSUN and is also the Lacrosse Team Chiropractor at CSUCI and Newbury Park HighSchool. He is a treating Physician at CSI. For more info go to www.gotcsi.com

Going through a time of STRESS?

By. Terry Weyman

Stress is part of life, its just the way it is. HOWEVER, when the flood waters get a little high, sometimes we need a little help. Stress comes in many forms. And its effects are so strong that even the stress of others can have an impact on your well-being. The American Psychological Association reports that "only 37 percent of Americans feel they are actually doing an excellent of very good job of managing their stress". Not only can Stress be emotional, it can also be caused by over training!

What are you doing to help your stress? We all have read about stress relieving techniques, from mediation, positive self talk, breathing and changing your environment. However, what are you doing during the stressful times to just get by until the light at the end of the tunnel appears? Here are some quick tips to help.

Supplements to take: 

Supplements are just that. They SUPPLEMENT the diet when more is needed. If you are building a house and its time to put on the roof, do you want a few tiles to show up at a time or do you want truck loads to show up when they are needed? The average American diet is CRAP. We are not getting the nutrients necessary for daily survival most of the time, let alone in times of stress. So, when the body needs more, give it more. The basics are:

1. Vitamin C
2. B-Complex
3. Omega #
4. Valerian (if sleep is a problem)
5. Passion Flower

Get your supplements from your Doctor of Chiropractic. They carry only top quality, Professional strength Supplements that come from Companies that watch for cross contamination and purity/potency. Most top companies even have a "Stress formula" that has most of the above ingredients in one pill.

Exercises:

Talk to your Doctor of Chiropractic, Your MD, your PT or your personal trainer for basic stretches that can be done at your desk and place of work. Change blood flow and get things moving better.

Therapeutic devises:

There are battery powered devices on the market such as the Marc Pro (www.marcpro.com) that are FDA proven for tissue recovery! Recover tissue mean increased blood flow. Increased blood flow, means good nutrients in, waist products out. (use the promo code: GOTCSI to save some money-even more stress reduction)

Chiropractic Care

Muscle attaches to bone. When the muscles get tight, they pull on the joints they are attached to, plain and simple. By getting adjusted, the fixated joints are moved and loosened. By decreasing the joint fixation in a proper, non rotational manner, the tension on the muscle is relieved, increasing blood flow and decreasing internal stress.

All these simple tips can be done on the busiest of schedules. Take time to take care of yourself. God only gave you one body and our time on this Earth is limited so live life to the Max.

Dr.Terry Weyman is the Clinic Director at CSI. for more info go to www.gotcsi.com

Treatment of Stenosis- A quick analysis

By Dr. Terry Weyman

I got this quick tip from the American Chiropractic Association and I felt it was worth sharing.

TREATMENT OF STENOSIS

"Spinal stenosis is created by the narrowing of the Spinal Canal. There are three BASIC treatment approaches to spinal stenosis: The conservative medical approach, which often involves bed rest, analgesics, local moist heat and muscle relaxants; The conservative Chiropractic approach, which includes non rotational manipulation to decrease tension of posterior facet joints, exercise, decompression and self-care techniques; and surgery. The source of the stenosis often dictates the treatment.

Ultimately, stenosis is a chronic condition that cannot be "cured", but it often can be improved and maintained over the long term."

By working with the fixation of the posterior joints, decompressing the spine and providing proper exercises to strengthen the weakened core WITHOUT adding further stress, can and has been shown to decrease the symptoms dramatically. Thus, increasing the quality of your life.

Dr.Terry Weyman is the clinic director of CSI. For more info, you can visit their website at www.gotcsi.com

Concussions- what you need to know!

By: Dr. Ciro Errico and Dr. Terry Weyman

Concussions are a big part of every sport. Being on the sidelines of different sports, I see many injuries including concussions. But, what exactly is a concussion?

Before I begin to explain concussions, let me cross out the myth about a concussion being only a direct trauma or hit to the head, and/or a complete loss of consciousness. Another big myth is that a concussion is a bruise to the brain. Both statements are incorrect.

A concussion is a physiological change in the brain induced by a biomechanical force. A force can be applied anywhere on the body causing an ‘impulsive’ force transmitted to the head.  This transmitted ‘impulse’ to the head causes a short lived impairment of neurological functions that can resolve spontaneously, but some neurological functions can come on immediately, after several minutes, or hours after a trauma.[1]

Signs and symptoms of a concussion that often go unnoticed are: feeling ‘foggy’, headaches, feeling overly emotional, unexplained sadness, irritability, forgetfulness, slow reaction time, sleepy, and insomnia. When someone is having one of these symptoms (and there is a mechanism of injury that could dictate the reasons), a concussion must be suspected and a proper assessment must be made by a MD, DO or DC. On the sidelines, an ATC or medic can also evaluate an athlete.

What if the symptoms get worse? If a headache becomes worse, if slurred speech occurs, seizure or convulsion, decrease in coordination - the patient should receive immediate medical attention due to the possibility of a deeper cerebral injury.

Concussions also have different degrees of severity. According to the Cantu guidelines, concussions have several grading scales: Grades I, II, and III. Grade I concussions are not associated with loss of consciousness, and post-traumatic amnesia is either absent or less than 30 minutes in duration. Athletes may return to play if no symptoms are present for one week. Grade II is a loss of consciousness for less than five minutes or exhibit post-traumatic amnesia between 30 minutes and 24 hours in duration. They also may return to play after one week of being asymptomatic. Grade III concussions involve post-traumatic amnesia for more than 24 hours or unconsciousness for more than five minutes. Players who sustain this grade of brain injury should be sidelined for at least one month, after which they can return to play if they are asymptomatic for one week.[2] The week begins the day after all symptoms have dissipated.

The reason for the athlete to rest more and be reevaluated is due to the dangers of a possible second concussion also known as Second Impact Syndrome, which is highly dangerous. Here is why: When someone suffers a first concussion, there is a physiological change occurring in the brain that does not allow proper signaling between the synapses. When a second concussion occurs, the brain may lose the ability to properly regulate blood flow causing the brain to swell due to increase pooling in brain. The pooling does not allow the blood to drain causing pressure build-up in the brain ultimately resulting in brain damage and/or death.  

So, how do we prevent concussions? Preventing a concussion is hard. There is no real way to prevent a concussion predominantly due to the fact that a concussion does not need to be a direct blow to the head. Concussions can be caused by shoulder charges in soccer, tackling in football, bumping your head on a cabinet door, getting rear-ended in a motor vehicle accident, or even texting while walking and walking into a lamp pole. Concussions, again, are physiological changes in the brain. Headgear and helmets are great for general protection against skull fractures. Mouth guards are also good for preventing an athlete to bite off his tongue, however be aware that when wearing mouth guards, they can cause an athlete to clench his jaw allowing the muscles in the neck and head to tighten up before an impact. This allows less chance of a neck sprain/ strain, but because a concussion is a physiological change in the brain, an athlete may still suffer a concussion. All studies, and including the International Conference on Concussions in Sports, show there are no studies conclusive against protection for concussion.

When managing a concussion, first thing first: parents, coaches, teachers, and teammates need to be aware of the symptoms and get the person properly evaluated. Concussions are difficult to manage due to the severity and, more importantly, due to the physiological changes that occur in the brain. First of all, the athlete or patient should rest. Rest is going to be the key to begin the healing process: this includes resting from training and playing. For young adults, teens, and children resting also means staying home and/or limiting school activities; the information can cause the brain to overwork and as a result decrease healing. Another rest is from technology including video games, TV, computer, phones, and texting because the stimuli that the brain needs to function can overwork the brain resulting in decrease healing time. Secondly, water! Drink plenty of water. Drinking water allows an athlete to stay hydrated, and allows the body to increase healing potential.

What else is available for management? Chiropractic care and adjustments are great with concussions. When someone suffers a concussion there is also a whiplash injury that occurs simultaneously at the upper cervical (neck) area. This causes a physiological change in the muscles surrounding the spine often times causes tightens. It’s putting an extra strain on the neck which in turn will put an extra strain on the healing process for the concussion. Getting adjusted allows less interference on the central nervous system which helps the body change physiologically back to its normal state. Mild Hyperbaric Chamber is another great tool that can be utilized. The hyperbaric chamber increases the oxygen, and pressurizes the body allowing the oxygen to absorb in the body to allow healing to happen at a faster pace.  

Concussions affect everyone from the parent to the athlete. For proper healing, it is imperative to understand the first steps to recovery which are understanding what a concussion is and being knowledgable of the best ways for a concussion to heal. When a concussion occurs, it becomes a full effort by everyone to help the athlete reach full recovery.  

Dr. Ciro Errico is the Team Chiropractor for California State University-Channel Islands (CSUCI) Lacrosse Team and Newbury Park HighSchool Lacrosse. He is also the Team Chiropractor for Club Sports at California State University-Northridge (CSUN). He is a treating Chiropractor at Chiropractic Sports Institute (CSI)

Dr. Terry Weyman is the Chiropractor for Pepperdine University and works with Extreme Athletes in both Motocross and Mountain bike racing. He is the clinic director of Chiropractic Sports Institute

More info on CSI visit their website www.gotcsi.com

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[1] International Conference on Concussion in Sport (Zurich; Nov. 2012)

[2] American Association of Neurological Surgeons 

For recovery: Ice, Heat or ...? The Marc Pro

This months tip, "when to use the Marc Pro" stems from a question asked of me yesterday from a patient of mine who owns one. He is a Hockey player and was asking when is the best time to use it. I asked him when does he use it now? He said "when I think about it, which is once a week". 

So here is my tip. If you worked out once a week, would you get stronger? If you focused on your job once a week, would that help you become more successful? No. then how can using the Marc Pro once a week help your body recover better, faster, stronger?

The answer, it can't. So when do you use the Marc Pro? Instead of ice or heat, use the Marc Pro. After activity, use the Marc Pro. After long plane flights, long drives, long day at the desk-Use the Marc Pro.

The Marc Pro creates blood flow, using it often creates, Angiogenisis (creation or addition of more capillaries). More blood flow allows the body to detox and new nutrients to flood the muscles and surrounding tissue. Pitchers are using the Marc Pro between innings to keep their shoulders healthy and recovered so they can maintain a good showing on the mound. Cross Fit athletes are using the Marc Pro to recover between WODs. Cyclist are using the Marc Pro after their rides to refresh their legs.

Since its battery powered use it on the drive home, at the office and or on the side lines. For you Motocrossers and rock climbers, use it on your forearms daily to develop more Capillaries to help decrease arm pump. 

When you think about it, with the promo code: GOTCSI, the unit costs 50+ a month (until paid for). This is less expensive than most hour massages, AND you can use it all day everyday. Don't let your unit collect dust, use it to become a better and more successful athlete! Tell a friend.

For research, info or to order, go to their website. www.marcpro.com

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Dr. Terry Weyman
 www.gotcsi.com

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Info on Candida, yeast and ways to prevent.

By Dr. Ciro Errico

Recently a patient asked me about anti-candida recipes to which I thought for a few minutes and we were able to come up with a few recipes. But, before we discuss recipes let me begin by introducing Candida.

Candida is yeast that commonly causes fungal infections on or in the body. Candida lives in small amounts on and in the body, and is one of the most common causes of fungal infections worldwide. One of the more common infections it can cause is yeast infection- yeast infections are more common in women than men. But, Candida can also show up as signs of fatigue, bloating, constipation, Rhuematiod Arthrits, lack of focus, mood swings, skin issues, and even seasonal or sinus issues.

What does Candida do? Candida grows on sugars and high carbohydrate foods that breakdown in the body as sugar. The sugar allows the Candida to grow and disrupt different areas of the body. This process can cause a person a lot of irritability, and discouragement. Let’s be honest, NO ONE wants to deal with skin issues, be constipated, and be fatigued while trying to work, or take care of their children, and live life.

What to do? Well, a lot of times Candida overgrowth goes unrecognized and misdiagnosed as a hundred different things. The easiest step is changing your diet. Diet can play such an important role in the human body that it often times goes unrecognized as helping someone feel better. What we eat is what we become; eat healthy and you will be healthy.

So, here is what you can do: lay off of sugar. Sugar does more damage to the body, and it causes the Candida to strive because it is what feeds the yeast. Sugar can be found in foods as an additive but natural sugar also feeds the Candida. Natural sugars are fruits- dried, canned, and fresh- should be severely limited if not eliminated from your diet. Certain veggies like carrots and potatoes are a no-no due to the high amount of carbohydrates that become sugar. 

The second most important thing to stay away from is processed foods. Processed foods do more damage than good in every possible way. There is nothing healthy about processed foods. Processed foods also include sodas, fruit juices, coffees, milks, and cheese (due to mold process). 

Another big one is staying away from breads and grains. Breads and grains breakdown in the body as sugar, and in doing so it allows the Candida to constantly grow and manifest itself onto the skin, or causes reactions in the body that will show up in one form or another.

A simple recipe that I use for a typical Anti-Candida dinner meal is:

Baked Salmon with tomatoes and a side salad.

Ingredients:

1 Salmon (whole or piece)

2 Cups of diced Cherry Tomatoes

Pinch of Sea Salt

Pinch of Pepper

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place all the salmon in a baking pan, and add the Cherry Tomatoes over top. Drizzle Olive Oil, Sea Salt, and Pepper over all of it. Place under oven for about 30-45 minutes, or until salmon is thoroughly cooked.

Side Salad:

Ingredients:

Arugula

Spinach

Romaine Lettuce

Sea Salt

Lemon Juice

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Avocado

Put all ingredients in salad bowl, and toss with Sea Salt and Olive Oil.

This great meal is healthy, and does not contain any foods that will increase growth of Candida. It is also a great way to end a hard day. 

Dr. Ciro Errico is on staff at CSI. Not only is Dr. Ciro has extensive knowledge of Nutrition and the care of the human body. He is high level Soccer player who also works with Athletes at Northridge and CSUCI and is also fluent in 4 languages.

Recover from summer, prepare for the Fall!

By Dr. Terry Weyman

For all of you Athletes that are done with Loretta Lynns, X-Games and other events/travels of the summer its now time to recover! To flush out the stress of competition and or travel and to prepare for fall sports and events.

I get alot of pts and athletes seeing the pads and wires and automatically thinking "tens unit". ITS NOT A TENS unit. You can buy a tens unit for 20 bucks and its not even worth that. TENS is an acronym for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. TENS are inexpensive medical devices that attempt to mask pain symptoms by interfering with nerve signals; they have no rehabilitative, recovery or conditioning benefits whatsoever. Marc Pro activates a cascading series of physiological effects through a specific type of muscle contraction that lead to enhanced recovery and conditioning.
When you use the Marc Pro on a regular basis you actually create more small blood vessels which in turn allow a better transfer of blood and 02. Hence, not only will you recover faster but it will in the long term increase your athletic performance!
Prepare for the fall but using your marc pro daily now!  If your friends want to borrow yours, tell them to get their own:-)  

Go to www.marcpro.com and use my promo code: GOTCSI  This will save your friends some money and I will get their email address so they too can get the tips. Use it daily for amazing results!

Dr. Terry Weyman is the Clinic Director at www.gotcsi.com

Have you thought about your Plastics lately?

By: Dr. Ciro Errico.

Plastic is everywhere in the environment and society. We can find it in our Tupperware, water bottles, baby bottles, food and drinks. Most plastics have numbers (which are listed with the appropriate name) as an ID to let recyclers know how to properly recycle the product. I say stay away from all plastics, but that is incredibly hard to do since almost everything in our society has some form of plastic in it. So, I will tell you the top three plastics to avoid.

Bisphenol A (BPA), or number 7, is a compound found in plastics that is very dangerous. How is it dangerous? When it is warmed, whether from microwave or from leaving a bottle in a car all day, BPA leaks into the food or into the drink and as a result can mimic estrogen. Estrogen is a hormone that is found more in women than men. It gives women their feminine qualities, but when too much estrogen is in the body it has its side effects. Now, when BPA is leaked into the body it can cause more men to have female features. BPA mimicking estrogen can also cause the body to recognize more estrogen in the body and as a result cause an increase in breast cancer cell growth resulting in a higher percent of breast cancer. This also affects the male population, not only can men have breast cancer, but mimicking estrogen in males also leads to a decrease in the sperm count and an increase in prostate cancer.

Due to recent studies, European countries and Canada have banned products made with BPA, and more importantly, banned BPA in baby bottles. Today’s babies are tomorrow’s future, why harm our future? The US has not banned BPA yet, so beware.

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or number 3, is another bad plastic; the same material that is used to make your garden hose is also used in squeezable bottles, female cosmetics, teething rings, and shower curtains. What does PVC contain that makes it dangerous? Phthalates. Phthalates are chemicals used to soften hard plastics like PVC to allow it to become more usable. In making these plastic more usable there have been studies showing, again, that it can mimic estrogen. In a study in the Scientific American, Phthalates that were in cosmetics and fragrances have been shown to increase rates of diabetes in women. Is eye shadow really that necessary when it can cause diabetes? Make sure your cosmetics are PVC free.

Another bad plastic is Polystyrene, or number 6. This material is often found as foam material: Styrofoam, or any packaging that we find at the grocery stores. This material is also found in coffee cups, and most people like their coffee hot, causing the breakdown of the polystyrene, and allowing more to leak into the coffee and end up in the body. This plastic is a known carcinogen (something that can cause cancer), and a neurotoxin (something that can cause toxicity to the nerves). One of the main ingredients in polystyrene foam is benzene, which is predominantly found in gasoline, and cigarette smoke. Though, a person may not smoke or ingest gasoline, the amount that can be found in the body can have a similar effect in the body as if a person where to ingest gasoline or inhale cigarette smoke. FYI: Benzene is also passed through breast feeding, so young babies may have benzene in their bodies at an early age.

Why is this important for Health Care Providers to know?

The better question that I propose is “Why aren’t Health Care Providers discussing this?”

Being a health care provider is a great responsibility, and to care about a person’s life, body and state of health should be enough for anyone to want to learn about what dangers can be found in everyday society or the environment. It is important to understand how these plastics, and the chemicals that can leak from plastic into the body. These plastics affect us so much it may reach the point where no medicine or natural remedies may help if the body is receiving a constant dose of chemicals from a source that is commonly used and missed as a danger. Plastics have become so natural in our society and environment that we cannot escape it, but by educating ourselves to stay away from certain ones, the body, and health of the population may have a chance to outlive the side effects that are associated with plastics.

A few alternatives to plastics are:

1. Glass: glass Tupperware, or glass bottles can be washed and re-used a number of times without the worry of having anything leak into the food or beverage whether a food or beverage is heated directly in it.

2. Stainless Steel: this provides protection, because steel cannot leak into the food or beverage. This also can be washed and re-used a number of times with having to worry about it leaking.

3. Ceramic: is great because it comes in a number of colors and styles to match kitchenware, and it does not leak anything into the food or beverage.

4. Wood or Bamboo: can be found as another alternative for kitchenware like chopping blocks or for salad bowls.



Dr. Ciro is a Doctor at Chiropractic Sports Institute, in Westlake Village, Ca. For more info go to their website: www.gotcsi.com

Train to win in less time!

High Intensity Training for Strength and Cardiovascular Improvements


By: Aaron Schneider BS

What is high intensity training (HIT)?

HIT is a form of weight lifting that is done with maximum force output for a short duration of time (about 90 seconds) that takes you to momentary muscular failure. While this may sound scary, it is done in a slow controlled manner which minimizes risk of injury and maximizes efficiency. There are five basic movements involved (leg press, chest press, row, shoulder press, and lat pull down) and the workout only needs to be performed once a week (if performed properly to momentary failure). It is also possible to do single joint movements, but it is important to start with the complex, multi-joint movements. It is a safer form of exercise than doing the repetitious movements involved in typical “cardio” like running, and safer than the high speed ballistic movements involved in the newly popular Crossfit workouts. High intensity exercise helps improve all bodily functions; from strength and cardiovascular systems to insulin sensitivity and blood sugar regulation. It helps lower our heart rates, reduce blood pressure, and increase the chemicals that make us happy. Today we will focus on the strength and cardiovascular systems, which together can be labeled as overall fitness or endurance.

Why and how does HIT work?

HIT utilizes our body’s natural survival mechanism to create muscle strength and endurance. The human body is made up of trillions of cells whose only design is to undergo cellular metabolism and survive long enough to pass on their genetic code. If our cells think they are going to die they will adapt so that the next time they encounter that situation they will be stronger and more efficient. This then translates to the whole body. As we take our muscles closer and closer to failure our cells begin to panic. Our ancient survival mechanism kicks in and then we begin to panic. When this happens we want to stop because if we keep going to failure that big predator or human rival will have overtaken us and we die. 10,000 years ago we lived in a world of big predators and humans from other tribes that may have wanted to kill us. With the proper coaching and motivation we can continue pushing through this sensation for a few seconds until our muscles completely fatigue and then we stop. During this process we recruit as many muscle units as possible and this muscle tissue is broken down in the process, our energy levels (muscle glycogen stores) are depleted, and our respiration and heart rate increase. But we are still alive. What happens on a very basic level is the cells realize that first they have to repair the damage done, then they must build more muscle and become stronger and more efficient so that the next time we encounter this situation we do not come so close to dying and our chance of survival increases. The response leads to increased strength and increased overall fitness.

In order to understand the cardiovascular adaptations we must first understand some basic cellular metabolism. There are two basic energy-producing pathways: the anaerobic and the aerobic pathways, known as glycolysis and the Krebs (citric acid) cycle respectively. [Aerobic meaning with oxygen and anaerobic without oxygen]. The anaerobic pathway starts with glucose and through a series of chemical reactions produces ATP (energy) and a waste product known as pyruvate. Pyruvate is better known by the product it transforms into, lactic acid. If there is enough oxygen present the pyruvate enters the aerobic pathway within the mitochondria to allow for further production of ATP. The aerobic pathway also produces much more ATP than the anaerobic pathway; about 9 times more. [And this is just for sugar. Our body produces close to 130 ATP per fat molecule].

Now, when we think of weight lifting we think of the anaerobic system working, and when we think of “cardio” or aerobics we think of the aerobic system being the primary energy-production system. But this is in fact not the case. Both systems are working all the time. The difference between high intensity training and typical “cardio” training is the degree to which each system is stressed. During bouts of “cardio” the anaerobic system is not being greatly stressed and there is always enough oxygen to allow for the aerobic metabolism to take place. However, during high intensity training where a lot of energy needs to be produced in a short period of time, the anaerobic system is running so fast that it produces more end product (pyruvate) than the aerobic system can cycle. Pyruvate builds up in the cells and converts into lactic acid and this creates that muscle burn. Because the aerobic system (which produces 34 ATP) cannot work any faster, and the anaerobic system (which can only produce 4 ATP; not nearly enough to fuel the high intensity workout) is getting backed up, we quickly reach that momentary muscular failure. The muscle cells fatigue sequentially because there is no rest involved. Thus, high intensity equals short duration. During “cardio” however, we can continuously move because we are working at a lower intensity and not creating this backup in the cell. We can continuously produce enough energy to go for hours. The problem with this is that it takes a lot of exercise to create the ideal adaptations and the movements are repetitive; this is where chronic inflammation and chronic injuries start to happen, such as shin splints and stress fractures. On the other hand, when doing high intensity exercise, the glycolytic system is being stressed beyond its capacity. When we finish the exercise, the lactic acid that was built up gets cycled through the liver and comes back to the cells as pyruvate. Now that the exercise is over and there is plenty of oxygen available, the cells undergo aerobic metabolism. This means that not only did we get a tough workout in a short time period we also got a workout for 1-2 hours afterward while we were relaxing or lounging around, and we got the same cardiovascular adaptations as “cardio”.

All things being equal, high intensity exercise may be the superior style of exercise for your health, but if you truly enjoy running or cycling or any other form of “cardio” by all means do it. It all comes down to the fact that it is your choice how to exercise. If you like the idea of not having to work out all the time and you like having plenty of time in the day and week for other activities, then high intensity exercise is your best bet. But if you like getting out for a few hours to get away from everything, or you enjoy sweating for a couple hours in the gym doing circuits, then do that. For those that enjoy the latter I still recommend incorporating high intensity training into your life. The nice thing is that you can schedule the training around your life as opposed to having to schedule your life around the gym or hours of working out every day. Ask yourself, “If I choose high intensity training, what can I accomplish with all the extra time I have saved?” Weigh the pros and cons, the benefits and costs, and make sure you are having fun.

Aaron Schneider runs the CSI Performance Lab and is in charge of setting up rehab and training programs. “At CSI our job is to get you back to performance level” He can be contacted through CSI website, www.gotcsi.com

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

By: Dr. Terry Weyman

“When I ride my wrist hurts and sometimes my hands go numb. Do I have carpal tunnel syndrome?” “This is one of the leading questions I am asked in my practice. In the past 15-20 years, carpal tunnel syndrome has become one of the most significant medical problems affecting the U.S. population. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive motion disorders account for over 60 percent of all workplace injuries. Computer operators have joined assembly line workers, meatpackers, building tradesmen, hairstylists, dental assistants, cashiers and others as victims of repetitive strain injuries causing these disorders to be dubbed “the number one occupational hazard of the twentieth century.” For MX Athletes, the problem is also growing, but what makes it this condition hazardous is when you have a hard time holding onto the bars at top speed.

So now what? Unfortunately carpal tunnel syndrome is also one of the most over and misdiagnosed conditions along with sciatica. Carpal tunnel is defined as “a compression of the median nerve at the wrist. This compression is caused by one of two things:

ONE, swelling of the tissue (blood vessels, nerves, fat and tendons) surrounding the nerve in a tunnel-like passage (canal) in the wrist. This swelling can be as simple as fluid retention associated with mensration, arm pump or several other minor issues.

The SECOND possible cause is a collapse of one or more of the carpal bones compressing the median nerve. This collapse can be the result of an injury (landing on your outstretched hand and bending your wrist backwards or any forced hyperextension wrist injury) or from sustained pressure from activities like typing/keypunching (computer work), sustained riding, over doing your workout or activities involving pushing. The symptoms include pain, weakness and numbness in the thumb and first finger (pointer finger), and could involve the second finger (middle finger). These are the only locations of symptoms if the diagnosis is carpal tunnel syndrome. If the pain, numbness and/or weakness are in the entire hand, outside of the hand, in the forearm, or if you also experience pain in the cervical spine then another diagnosis must be made. A complete exam, along with specific x-rays, is helpful in making the proper diagnosis.

There are many ways to treat carpal tunnel syndrome depending on the severity, among other considerations. In most cases, Specific Chiropractic Manipulation of the carpal bones performed in a specific manner can be very effective in relieving the pressure on the median nerve. Specific biomechanical adjustments coupled with soft tissue techniques, such as ART (Active Release Technique), have experienced a success rate of 80% and above (according to an independent study performed in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1999). Specific exercises to strength the weakened tissue should complete the treatment protocol.

Some Physicians may prescribe medication and /or inject cortico-steriods which may temporarily alleviate pain and swelling. However, it often does not treat the actual problem and the symptoms may return. Surgery may be recommended in extreme cases, but surgery may lead to scarring of the transverse ligament, as well as creating instability of the carpal (wrist) structure. The scarring can further irritate the median nerve causing the symptoms to return. Since surgery only has a success rate of up to13%, all other means of treatment should be exhausted prior to consent.

As one of the most widespread occupational hazards, carpal tunnel syndrome is painful and debilitating. If you experience any of the symptoms above don’t wait for it to “go away”. Early treatment will lead to a quicker and easier recovery. Regardless of which treatment is used, full recovery will only come about by avoiding stressful situations and changing ergonomics (such as bar angle and height) and habits. Seek advise from your Sports Chiropractor, Medical Doctor, Trainer, Physical Therapist or your coach.

Dr. Terry Weyman is a Sports Chiropractor who specializes in the active person. He is the clinic director of the Chiropractic Sports Institute in Westlake Village, Ca. www.gotcsi.com

Why the Hype surrounding Gluten?

By: Dr. Ciro Errico

17th Century Writer, Francois La Rochefoucauld once said, ‘To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art,’ so let’s take some time, turn our brains on, and really think about the food that goes in our body and how it interacts to make us function.

“Gluten” is the new buzz word replacing other buzz words such as “organic”, “cholesterol free”, and “no MSG”. You will find the word Gluten everywhere in the food products you buy, menus at restaurants, and even over the counter medicine. Gluten affects every person’s body in many different ways.

So, what is gluten?

Gluten is a protein, responsible for the elastic texture, that is present in grains such as wheat, barely and rye; all of which can be found in a number of foods, condiments, beverages and OC Medicines.

Even though Gluten is most often associated with diseases to the intestines, such as Celiac and Crohn’s disease, it can affect all people and cause a reduction in athletic performance. Just as gas can affect the performance of your car, food can affect how your body functions, and the way food is broken down can affect how we feel. Symptoms such as: fatigue, bloating, cramps in our lower gut, diarrhea, constipation, or an increase in intestinal gas after eating certain foods are symptoms of the inability to break down Gluten. Even Migraines, chronic headaches, joint pain, lack of focus, and mood changes can all be symptoms of Gluten intolerance.

Questions that are frequently asked by patients are, “What is gluten?” “What products have gluten in it?’ “Should I take Gluten out of my diet?” I answer YES to the last question. However, you need to understand how Gluten affects you, why it is becoming more of an issue, and how to improve your diet for better health. Gluten is a protein that is found in grains like wheat, barley, and rye; these are products to pay the most attention to. Not all grains contain gluten however; rice, corn, quinoa do not contain gluten. Tubercles like potatoes do not contain gluten.

For years most health professionals have encouraged eating whole grains, and whole wheat products. So, why am I saying just the opposite, that whole grains and whole wheat products are bad for you? And, why has gluten-free the best way to be? The food that enters our body has been modified a number of times. We have changed many proteins in our crops and food in order to do what we believe we need it to do. Changing its natural shape, form, texture, and even how long it can last on the shelf. We have genetically modified foods to act a certain way without thinking of the consequences. Gluten, along with many foods and products, has been modified to resist bacteria, viruses, fungi in order to withstand any possible threat of damaging the crop. The protein has been altered without anyone thinking of the possible harm that it can lead to. Whole grains, and whole wheat products are filled with modified proteins and a major change being in Gluten. No wonder the body cannot break gluten down it is not natural. Being gluten free is not a curse, it is a blessing. There are no worries about having a modified protein in your body; the body does not have to attack itself, or stress itself out in order to get rid of this mutated protein that is plaguing our foods. Gluten is in so many food products that the best way to avoid it is by not eating it at all.

Now, that we had a little intro let us see what happens:

When a person eats his or her food, the food will pass from mouth to esophagus to stomach to intestines- where the villi (little tiny hairs) will absorb the nutrients from the food. The villi will try to absorb the gluten and will inflame, and as a result will be unable to absorb nutrients from the food a person eats. When the villi become inflamed it will begin break itself down. When this occurs, the food that a person eats does not become absorbed, and as a result a person may become malnourished, sick and will be in pain. When the body is in an inflammatory state, systems will not function properly causing symptoms and even disease.

When your body reacts to the Gluten it will create an inflammatory condition as the body immune systems tries to fight itself. As a result, the immune system becomes stressed, and can lead to someone catching the ‘common cold’, and minor flues. Yes, a person can become sick, because the immune system is attacking the body and not focusing on protecting the body. Besides having the little colds or flu, imagine that on a big scale like Celiac disease, or a much bigger scale like diabetes, or cancer. With that being said, now imagine being able to decrease your chances of getting sick and helping your body heal itself with nutrition.

So, do you feel fatigued, bloated, have abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, headaches, constipation or diarrhea, or gas after eating a lot of foods that contain gluten? What can I do about it?

One, STOP eating foods that contain gluten; change your diet to include gluten free products! Consume fresh fruits, and vegetables! These natural foods will help you clean, and repair the small intestines and the villi. It takes about fourteen days for the body to completely rid itself of gluten, and in the meantime the villi will stop being inflamed. This means that you will feel less pain, less bloating, gas, and/or constipation or diarrhea.

Two, DRINK lots of water and help flush your body. Get Specific Cold Laser and Energy Balance (EB) treatments. These two modalities will help the body to heal, and repair itself. The Cold Laser is used to help stimulate biological function- this can be anything from cell regeneration to reducing inflammation to enhance wound healing. EB is a gentle detoxifying system that rids the body of unwanted toxins. The toxins will become attracted to the positive or negative ion charges that are flowing through the body and into the EB.

Three, it is time to be intelligent, and THINK before you EAT. Read labels, research the food that goes in your mouth.

Why do mothers research baby food then stop as soon as the baby starts to feed his or herself? The food industry is always changing; GMO foods have been on the market and will continue to come on the market; marketing companies are using buzz words to get you to purchase their products. Ben Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”.

Your body is the greatest machine ever created. Please take the time to use fuels that will make it run, and function at an optimal level. If you need help, consult your Chiropractor, Physician, Nutritionist, and/or trainer. We are trained to “tune your body” for maximum performance.

Dr. Ciro is a Doctor at Chiropractic Sports Institute, in Westlake Village, Ca. For more info go to their website: www.gotcsi.com

Myths and Truths regarding Dietary Supplements

By: Dr. Terry Weyman

"you don't need vitamins, it will only give you colorfull and expensive urine", "eat right and you don't need vitamins" are some of my favorite responses I get when I ask patients if they take supplements.

Unfortunately, when I googled "do I need to take vitamins I got 57,700,00 hits. No wonder its so confusing! Lets try and break it down to 5 basic thoughts, look at Myths and Truths.

1. If I take Supplements, I don't have to worry about diet and exercise
2. I can get all the nutrients I need from food on my plate
3. All Multi-Vitamins are the same
4. Vitamins cause colorful uring and are a waist of money
5. Taking all your daily vitamins at once is the same taking them through out the day

These are the most asked and commented questions that are asked of Clinicians that I know of. Lets take a look at each one and come up with some logical and researchable results.

First off, Supplements are just that, they are designed to "Supplement" what is missing from your diet and provide extra if a desired effect is sought after. For example, if your are building a house, you maybe putting on the roof. Instead of waiting for roof tiles to arrive one at a time, you may order more tiles to be delievered so the materials are on site to provide the desired task. They are called Supplements, not food, so having a good diet and exercise is still very important. If you are unable to provide your body with the proper nutrition from time to time, you may need to Supplement your diet with the proper vitamin or mineral. If you are going through stress, either physical or emotional, you may burn through necessary chemicals needed by the body for proper function and supplementation is necessary during these times.

Second, myth. My question to you, is how do you know that the food you are consuming is doing what you want it to do? Food has gotten weaker and now with the introduction of GMO (genetic Manufactured) there maybe very little nutritional value at all. Also, are you getting what you need from your diet when you need it? Date gathered over the past 70 years on the nutrient contents of fruits and vegetables shows a "median decline of 5%-40% or more in minerals, vitamins and proteins" Add in chemicals used in pesticides, preservatives, weak soil, lack of mineral content and so on, you never know if what you are eating is providing what your body needs. According to Dr. Oswald, in an article he wrote, "take a look at the dietary reference intakes (DRI) values set by the US Department of Agriculture and compare them to the level of nutients ingested per capita, per day as reported by the USDA." These numbers are alarming and for certain areas of the US as well if you are requiring more than the food is giving you, ie, disease, stress, sports and or high functioning lifestyle, supplementing your diet with added nutrition is recommended.

Third, all vitamins are not the same when it comes to quality, use of bonding agents and absorbtion. Cheaper supplements use cheaper bonding agents which can "hold onto" the vitamin/mineral and not release it to the body. Other vitamins can use either man made chemical minerals verses natural which will affect absorbtion rates and ability for the body to break down effectively. Calcium for example comes in three forms, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate and combinations. Which do you need and how will your body break it down to be absorbed. The differences in the ability to absorb different forms of nutrients found in mulitvitamins can be quite staggering.

 Fourth, Color change is more associated with Riboflavin (Vit B) more than anything. During breakdown, its structure causes the "glowing" yellow seen in your urine. Since Vitamin B is water soluable, the breakdown is seen as excess is excreted. If you think about it, to get to the urine, it went through the blood stream first and was used. Knowing this, A good guide, if you are under a lot of stress, your body will use more Vitamin B than normal. IF you take a B complex vitamin and you DON'T see the Florences Yellow, then you need to take more.

 Last, fifth. Granted, it maybe easier to take all at once, but you must look at what you are trying to accomplish. Are the supplements fat or water soluable? Vitamins D, A, E and K you want to take in the morning and its ok to take those all at once since your body will store these Vitamins up and use when needed. All other supplements its better to split up since the body will not store them and they are used throughout the day. As in eating several small meals a day is better than few large meals for nutritional absorbtion, the same rule goes for supplements. Consult with your Doctor on when he/she wants you to take your supplements for the desired affect.

 I hope this helps eliminate a few questions and concerns. Always get your supplements from a reliable source, mass produced supplements are not guarenteed to provide purity and potency. Seek advise from your Chiropractor, medical Doctor, Acupuncturist or therapist. Look at expiration dates and manufactured dates for freshness. Remember, you only get ONE body, take care of it!

Dr.Terry Weyman is the clinical director of Chiropractic Sports Institute. For more info go to their website, www.gotcsi.com

Mild Hyperbaric therapy, the Athletes best friend!

By: Dr. Terry Weyman

I was first introduced to the Mild Hyperbaric Chamber 8 years ago after I had shoulder surgery. I was told it would increase my healing time and get me back to water skiing earlier. I was skeptical, but I had nothing to lose. After being in the chamber for 45 min I was able to move my arm with out pain and was able to do simple rehab exercises! It blew me away. Recently, I hurt my ankle real bad and was told I would not walk for months. Again, I sought out a Chamber, still not fully understanding what it does, again the results were amazing and I was walking within weeks. After talking with other Sports Medicine Doctors and Friends of mine who work with Elite Athletes I decided to take the plunge and bring one to CSI. So far, the results have been astounding. What is a Mild Hyperbaric Chamber and what does it do? Hopefully this simple article answers some of your questions.

How Much O2 can the body absorb and how much am I really getting?

When you breathe, Oxygen attaches to red blood cells and is carried throughout the body to be used in every function your body performs. However, the amount of Oxygen your body receives is limited by the number and circulation of these cells. Sickness, Injury or disease can dramatically lower your Red Blood Cell count and restrict Oxygen delivery to vital organs. Since 90% of our biological energy comes from Oxygen and only 10% from food and water, proper O2 usage is important not only in healing but for performance as well.

Isn’t breathing enough?

Unfortunately, when we breathe we are not getting enough oxygen. Currently our atmospheric oxygen content is approximately 21%, when just a few hundred years ago the air concentration was as high as 35%. Although toxic gases and pollutants are causing the atmospheric oxygen decline, it is not the only cause of oxygen deficiency. Over processed foods are high in toxins and low in oxygen. Eating these foods forces the body to use large amounts of oxygen to eliminate the poisons. These foods include: white floor, sugar, alcohol. Coffee, colas, etc. Foods rich in oxygen supply are fresh and organic fruits and vegetables.

When you’re injured, your physical effort declines. Lack of exercise prevents the body from absorbing the oxygen needed to revitalize the systems. Not sleeping well prevents oxygen from regenerating the organs, cells, bone and muscles. Physical stress, caused by infections, surgery, injury and viruses, creates the need for the body to use more oxygen to fight and repair. Emotional stress also places strain on all major organs and systems of the body as well.

How can Mild Hyperbaric Help?

Mild Hyperbaric oxygen therapy uses purified ambient air with high levels of oxygen and approximately 130% atmospheric pressure to allow Oxygen Absorption through out ALL the bodies’ fluids. Since your RBCs can only absorb so much O2, now O2 can be “pushed” into other fluids such as Plasma and CSF (cerebral spinal fluid). This is proven through “Henry;s law of Physics, where when liquid is put under pressure, it absorbs the surrounding gases”.

Unlike Oxygen Bars and other forms of Oxygen treatments, Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy is the only way to infuse all the bodies fluids, including blood plasma, lymphatic fluids, and as said above, CSF. Now O2 can reach tissue which is inaccessible to red blood cells, enhance white blood cell function and promote the formation of new capillary and peripheral blood vessels. This dissolved Oxygen is more readily used by the tissue cells. That’s because Oxygen carried in fluid is immediately available to the body’s cells, while Oxygen in red blood cells requires energy to make it available. This results in increased infection control and a faster healing time.

Many of the defense mechanism in the human body are dependent on oxygen. A low level of Oxygen in the tissues reduces the healing time by reducing the effectiveness of the ingestion and killing of bacteria by the white blood cells. When a body is subjected to Hyperbaric Therapy, re-oxygenation of the tissue allows phagocytosis and other defense mechanisms of the body to operate more effectively. Bottom line, bring more O2 in, the system works more efficiently so that you heal faster and stronger.

Hyperbaric Medicine is not a “cure all”, but a tool. When this tool is used correctly it has demonstrated to dramatically increase immune capabilities, helps with post surgical repair, fractures, musculoskeletal injuries, fibromyalgia pain, fatigue recovery, post concussion symptoms to just name a few. The affects of Hyperbaric Therapy are cumulative, and show longer lasting benefits over multiple sessions. MRI changes have been seen in both brain and injury sites in as little as 10 hours of use.

For more information you can contact Westlake CSI at www.gotcsi.com or schedule an apt by calling 805-371-0737

3 areas you must address when injured!

By: Dr. Terry Weyman

What we know is that the body can heal fast or slow. Its up to each individual and their approach to their body and the healing process. The body does not care what we think, just how we act and how well we care for ourselves. The payback? Increased function and achieving your maximum output!

When looking at your health you must consider both the visible world (your surroundings and what you have control over) and the invisible world (what you ingest, absorb and breath in). Health depends on three functions to sustain pure function; biomechanics ,bioenergy and biochemistry. All must be evaluated, considered and treated in order for true healing to take place.

Biomechanical- To have an increase in physical performance we need energy efficient, strain-free movement. Since muscles attach to joints, a full assessment of joint motion and muscle balance must be done. Full body rehabilitation of the kinetic chain must be evaluated to find imbalances, which must be corrected through specific Chiropractic Adjustments. Nerves travel through both muscles and joints. Any form of compression can cause both pain and lack of function. Restoration of the biomechanics and surrounding neurophysiology will provide a strong foundation in order to facilitate the healing process. Once the tension is taken off the structure, complete evaluation of the bioenergy and biochemistry can be evaluated.

Bioenergy- For top performance from your body you need energy efficient, strain-free movement. The more flexible and balanced the living matrix is, the more readily it absorbs shocks and converts them into information rather than damage. Since the living body is a network of cells integrated with each other receiving both mechanical and energetic vibratory continuum, restriction in one part has both structural and energetic consequences for the entire organism. Each healthy cell membrane has an electrical charge of 70 milivolts (mv) while diseased cells such as cancer cells have a potential of 15 mv. The food we eat and the air we breathe is reduced to electrons for electron transport to create ATP (energy) and body repair. Things that decrease electrons in the body are old food, electric fields (cell phones, pagers, etc), dehydration and free radicals. Each molecule, cell tissue and organ has an ideal resonate frequency that coordinates it’s activities. By manipulating and balancing the vibratory circuits we are able to directly influence the body’s defense and repair mechanisms. The use of the Erchonia Laser will help to reestablish cellular communication thus increasing the healing time. The EB 305 is designed to restore the body’s energy, balance and restore the body’s pH.

Biochemistry- The chemical world has a dramatic effect on both the performance of our body as well as its ability to heal. This “world” involves the inflammatory cascade, debrid area, blood flow, connective tissue assembly and nutrient specificity. With any form of injuries (both acute or chronic) the body increases blood flow to the region with a migration of White Blood Cells. The cell permeability increases causing swelling, increased cellular debris and a decrease in pH thus slowing the healing time. The objective of treatment is to: 1. Control the inflammation, 2. Dissolve the injured tissue/dead blood (through the Cold laser, Ultrasound, H-Wave, Marc Pro), 3. Increase the nutrient delivery, and 4. Repair and create new tissue. The course of action needed to increase the healing time is to provide biochemical mediators in sufficient quantities and promote their delivery. At CSI, we use the Erchonia Cold Laser to decrease the congestion in the lymphatic system, the EB 305 to detoxify the body and normalize the pH, and pharmaceutical vitamins/mineral supplements to enhance biochemical stability and free radical reduction.

At CSI we want to get the Athlete back on the field as fast as possible and keep them at their peak. For more info go to our website at www.gotcsi.com