October 2015
Hi Everybody This Is Dr. Norris.
Here are some random thoughts.
The fall is the time of year when colds and flu typically begin to appear. The weather goes from hot to cold and back again. Here are some recommendations to stay healthy during this season.
SLEEP RESTFUL SLEEP
A recent study by Eric Prather, PhD at U.C. San Francisco, found that sleeping less than 6 hours a night caused a person to be 4 times more likely to come down with a cold. This is because of a decreased immune system. So don't burn that candle at both ends.
HOT WATER AND SOAP
Remember how your mother scolded you to scrub your hands with hot water and soap? She was right. Simply washing your hands throughout the day is the number one way to prevent colds and flu. Remember it needs to be hot water and soap... and scrub for more than 10 seconds... yes mom!
LESS SUGAR
AND MORE CHIROPRACTIC
The fall has Halloween, Thanksgiving and Marie Callender's pie sale, so we often eat more sweets. Sugar has been shown to decrease our immune systems and increase bacterial growth. These factors can cause more sicknesses. Regular chiropractic has been shown to improve our immune systems and therefore help us fight off pathogens. So eat less sugar and see you chiropractor of a spinal checkup.
NATIONAL COFFEE DAY
Drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day can bolster your immune system. Don't use sugar or sugar based creamers. Honey and milk if you must are better. National coffee day was earlier this week... so here are some coffee facts. Half of American adults drink coffee daily, averaging 3.1 cups per day. We spend an average of $20 a week on coffee. The benefits of moderate coffee consumption are many: Decreased risk of Type 2 diabetes, liver cancer, melanoma, breast cancer, cardiac and Alzheimer's disease. Coffee contains beneficial antioxidants, magnesium and antibacterial compounds. So drink up.
If you or someone you care about is suffering
with pain or they want to avoid pain,
I'm here to help.
Because you don't have time for pain!
Sincerely,
Dr. Michael Norris
HEALTH TIP:
Research Validates Chiropractic
When I started studying chiropractic it was considered by mainstream medicine as unscientific and unproven. Now thirty years later numerous studies have shown chiropractic care to be an effective treatment options for people in pain. Patient satisfaction surveys also indicate Doctors of Chiropractic rate high with their patients. So tell those you love... CHIROPRACTIC WORKS!
QUOTE OF THE MONTH:
“I don’t know if they were men or women fans running naked across the field. They had bags over their heads."
"I never said most of the things I said."
-Yogi Berra 1925-2015
Disclaimer: The information contained herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases or, medical problems. It is not intended to replace your doctor's recommendations. The information is provided for educational purposes only. Response to care and nutritional benefits may vary from one person to another.
