Over the coming two months at Sexton Chiropractic we are having an exercise and fitness promotion to encourage as many of our clients as possible to make regular exercise a part of their day. Exercise is an essential component of a balanced and healthy lifestyle. We are designed to move, yet too many of us lead sedentary lives which results in much of the chronic disease and illness which is so prevalent in our culture.

Exercise is great for maintaining energy levels, improving sleep quality, gaining fitness and losing weight. It improves muscle and joint health, strengthens the spine and stimulates the nervous system. Consistent regular exercise has been shown to dramatically improve cognitive (brain) function in children and adults. It is one of the best strategies for managing stress, anxiety and depression. If you are interested we can provide you with published research supporting these facts.

To assist you with achieving your fitness goals, we’ve recently teamed up with Goodlife Health Club Fitzroy. Goodlife provide a great environment for you to improve your overall health and fitness goals, with dedicated and qualified staff to assist you along the way. As a member of the Sexton Chiropractic community, Goodlife Health Club Fitzroy are offering you “No Joining Fee + 1 Month FREE + Complimentary Training Session” if you join before April 5th, 2009. To take advantage of this great offer you can contact Goodlife directly on 9419 3636 or drop by and see them at 41 Johnston Street, Fitzroy. If you would like more information on Goodlife, you can find them online at http://www.goodlifehealthclubs.com.au/Real-clubs/Club-Profiles/VIC/Fitzroy.aspx. Exercise programs are tailored to your individual needs, and your Chiropractor can actively participate in working with Goodlife staff members to implement exercises that would be of most benefit to you.

Please note: If you have a history of heart problems or have not performed any significant physical exercise in recent weeks it is important that you consult your Chiropractor or primary health care practitioner prior to commencing any exercise program.

The Potential Benefits of Magnesium Supplementation.....

Magnesium is an essential mineral that participates in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, including those responsible for energy metabolism, fatty acid metabolism, muscle synthesis, muscle contraction/relaxation and bone integrity. Magnesium is perhaps the most important part of energy production, as it is actively involved in every stage of delivering energy to working muscle tissue and facilitates its supply of oxygen.

Melbourne’s drinking water supply has very low levels of magnesium compared to all other Australian capital cities. In combination with other factors such as processed foods and poor soil quality, sufficient magnesium in our diet is less likely and may consequently contribute to widespread deficiency and increase the need for its supplementation.

Magnesium deficiency has been shown to increase the production of inflammatory chemicals which activate pain receptors (nociceptors). Clinical studies have linked common conditions such as migraine, fibromyalgia, muscle cramps and chronic fatigue syndrome to magnesium deficiency. Research also demonstrates that magnesium supplementation may improve heart function and is effective at reducing blood pressure.

Magnesium supplements are available in all health food stores and chemists and are also stocked at our practices. When choosing a magnesium supplement, ensure that the magnesium is in a chelated form (meaning that it is bound to another molecule), as this form is best absorbed by the body. For more information or references for current research on magnesium and its role in the body, ask your Chiropractor.

The Importance of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy...

Chiropractic during pregnancy is an important part of prenatal care. Unfortunately, not enough women know of the benefits of chiropractic care both for themselves and their unborn baby. A woman's body undergoes an amazing amount of change during pregnancy. As her baby grows her musculoskeletal system must adjust accordingly to accommodate the growing uterus and prepare for delivery. Chiropractic care helps her body to stay aligned as these changes occur and also helps to keep the nervous system functioning at its optimal level.

Many pregnant women experience low back pain, hip pain, and pain in the pubic symphysis. These discomforts are the result of the stresses put on the body by the rapid growth of the baby and the changes the body must undergo to accommodate those adjustments. As her belly gets bigger, the woman's centre of gravity changes. The growth is so quick that it is often difficult for the low back and pelvis to adjust to this change. This causes stress in those areas, resulting in misalignments, (or subluxations as they are called by chiropractors) which then causes pain and dysfunction. If a woman's low back and pelvis was out of alignment before her pregnancy it is even harder for her back and pelvis to adjust. When the pelvis is subluxated (misaligned) it affects the uterus and the position of the growing baby.

The uterus is connected to the pelvis by ligaments: the broad ligament, the uterosacral ligaments, and the round ligaments. Like a hot air balloon tethered to the ground, these ligaments work to keep the uterus in the proper place in the pelvis and allow support as the uterus grows to accommodate the growing baby. If the pelvis is subluxated, these ligaments can become torqued. When the ligaments are affected, they directly affect the position of the uterus which can result in the baby not being in an optimal position. This type of situation may result in a breech baby or a transverse (sideways) baby.

The goal of the chiropractor is to correct the subluxations in the pelvis to help balance the uterus and allow the baby to get into a better position. Chiropractic adjustments for a pregnant woman are specific, gentle, and safe. Some chiropractors are certified in the Webster Technique which is a technique that is used to relieve intrauterine constraint caused by imbalance in the pelvis and the pelvic ligaments. Webster certified chiropractors adjust the pelvis and also feel for and relieve tension in the round ligaments.

Besides increasing a pregnant woman's comfort level, an aligned pelvis can result in a quicker, safer, and easier birth. When a baby is in breech or transverse position a cesarean section is almost always performed. Because they are so common many people forget that a c-section is a major abdominal surgery and can be risky. Helping the baby to get into a proper head-down position by balancing the pelvis and ligaments helps to avoid c-sections due to baby positioning. Other variations in baby position such as a tilted head or a "sunny side up" baby (face up during delivery) can also be caused by pelvic imbalance and may result in a more difficult, painful, and longer labor and delivery.

Source: http://www.naturalnews.com/025669.html

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