Pumpkin Oil

Pumpkin seed oil has been used in
combination with saw palmetto in two double blind human studies to
effectively improve prostate health. Researchers have suggested that the
zinc, free fatty acid, and plant sterol content of pumpkin seeds might
account for their benefit in men over 40. Studies have shown that
pumpkin seed extracts can improve the function of the bladder and
urethra.

You would have to eat a lot of pumpkin seeds every day to get enough of this oil to be effective.  Systemic Formula’s Mpr product provides 1 gm / capsule.  Two capsules per day is the recommended dose. We carry this product in our office if you have any questions or would like to express interest please let us know!

Kinesio Tape

If you’ve watched almost any athletic event recently, you’ve probably noticed the brightly colored strips of tape many athletes are wearing. The strips are kinesiotape and it can improve movement and circulation and reduce pain.

I’ve been using kinesiotape in my practice for several years, and many of you have happily worn the tape. I get to take an advanced course in fascial movement taping this Friday and Saturday – even better results on the way!

Recess

The American Journal of Preventative Medicine recently published some research that should change the way our primary schools ‘order’ their day.

When students aren’t itching to get out the door so they can play, they are much more likely to eat more of the things they throw away to most – their fruits and vegetables.  A simple switch – sending the kids out to play before they eat lunch – increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables by 54%.

Calmer students returning to the classroom after eating a good lunch, with no additional costs for the schools – the definition of win/win.

Why hurt?

According to a study published July 20, 2015 in the American Journal of Managed Care, most patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain use acupuncture or chiropractic care to help control their symptoms. A substantial percentage of this utilization, however, is not captured by the electronic medical record because they pay out of their own pocket and don’t tell their ‘real’ doctor that they use alternative care.

. . . A personal thought – if more people told their medical professional that their pain was helped by chiropractic and/or acupuncture, would these services become mainstream instead of alternative?  And, if so, would more insurance companies cover them?

Want to read the study? Click here.

Great News

Joan P Burrow DC has been awarded as a top Chiropractic practice with some of Lewiston’s best Chiropractors.
Verified by Opencare.com

Back 2 School Supply Drive

Joan is giving a free Spinal adjustment to anyone who comes in with a donation,be it financial or or unused clothing or school supplies, for the Homes of Hope Back 2 School supply drive.

Maybe You Should Rethink that Daily Aspirin.

More than half of middle age and older adults are taking an aspirin a day to prevent heart attack or stroke. Well many shouldn’t be, the food and drug administration only recommend using the drug for people who have already had an event or are at extremely high risk.
So before you pop that daily pill find out if the risks outweigh the benefits.

To read the article from NPR click here

The 5 R’s of Cellular Healing Workshop

“If you don’t fix the cell, you won’t get well!”

Our office is proud to announce another workshop open to our patients, friends, family, and anyone interested.

Dr. Joan Burrow, a speaker for The Foundation For Wellness Professionals, will be going over Dr. Pompa’s 5 R’s of Cellular Healing.

R1: Remove the Source
R2: Regenerate the Inner and Outer Cell Membrane
R3: Restore Cellular Energy
R4: Reduce Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in the Cell
R5: Reestablish Methylation

The 5 R’s give us important answers to our diagnosed or unexplainable illnesses. This roadmap to healing will give you a base understanding of the “why’s” and “how’s” of how your body can heal itself.

This workshop will be held in the Annex Room at the Clarkston Branch of the Asotin County Library. Admission is free, but seating is limited, so if you are wanting to come then please call us at (208)798-8228 to reserve a seat.
If you have any questions or are interested please feel free to ask away.

We’re Alive After Five!

Dr. Joan and some of the staff are going to be bringing Chiropractic to the streets of downtown Clarkson this summer. We will be hosting a booth at the Alive After Five vender fair. We will be giving out free rapid release and trigger point massage, as well as an opportunity to win a prize in our raffle! We look forward to seeing all of you June 4th, July 9th and August 6th.

Vitamin D Deficiency

This week is Women’s Health Week and It’s a great time to take a moment and focus on helping improve the state of your body and mind. Doing something as small as adding a Vitamin D supplement to your diet or getting out into some beautiful sunshine for at least 20 minutes a day can do wonders for both your body and mind. Vitamin D helps your hair shine, keeps your teeth strong, and does amazing things towards treating depression. But did you know what can happen if you aren’t getting enough of this very important but commonly overlooked vitamin? Click the link  to read about Vitamin D deficiency and find out if you could have it.