Look at My Lab Results | Dr. James Leonette
I had lab work done the late part of last week on Jan 8. After two vials of blood, a urine test and physical assessment, I eagerly awaited the results. I got good news at the very beginning.
I had lab work done the late part of last week on Jan 8. After two vials of blood, a urine test and physical assessment, I eagerly awaited the results. I got good news at the very beginning. Blood pressure 120/64; resting pulse was 50!
I received the test results this morning. Out of the 27 blood tests, I scored beyond perfect. 26 of the tests were within the reference range. One exceeded Quest Diagnostic's limits and I am ecstatic about that one. The test highlighted in orange is for HDL cholesterol. HDL is considered the good cholesterol and helps to remove plaquing on the walls of arteries. The higher the better in this case.
Here's my secret. Eat well and exercise intensely for short periods.
My exercise programming involves cross fit and recreational soccer. The staff at Ronin Fitness on Old Bridgeport Hill is amazing at setting up programs to meet your physical level.
My diet includes a healthy dose of butter, bacon, beef and eggs. However, quality is very important; organic butter, grass fed beef and eggs are mostly from free range chickens. This diet provides a generous amount of cholesterol that powers the brain and is an important building block of hormones. I supported these nutrients by reducing the amount of inflammation causing anti-nutrients in my body, specifically gluten. I am now working on reducing other inflammation causing anti-nutrients oxalates, phylates and lectins.
With laboratory numbers like these, I am assured that chronic inflammation and its related diseases like obesity, diabetes and GERD are staying away. I feel great, move great and want to help others achieve this level of health success. If you need help modifying your diet, resoring balance or reducing inflammation check out our new Clinical Nutrition site.
Its Snowing...Be Safe Shoveling
Prevent snow shoveling back injuries with these easy steps!
Its the first day of real snow in Bridgeport. Snow shoveling is one of the more common causes of back injuries this time of year. Be safe these types of injuries are preventable.
Follow our simple tips to avoid low back injury
Warm Up First
Tight cold muscles are more prone to injury. Loosen your muscles and joint by moving them in 10 clockwise circles followed by 10 counter clockwise circles. Start at the wrists, go to the elbows then to the shoulders. Follow up with the ankles, knees and hips. Warm up the core with a brisk walk or marching in place.
Pick the Right Snow Shovel
A curve handled ergonomic shovel helps take some of the effort out of snow removal. A small, lightweight, plastic blade helps reduce the amount of weight that you are moving.
Shoveling Tips & Technique
- Keep your back straight.
- Avoid excessive bending and twisting.
- Lift only what you can: Heavy, wet snow may require smaller shovel loads.
- Take rest and stretch breaks. If you become overly sweaty, dizzy or short of breath, it’s important to stop and take a break. If you continue to feel ill, or suspect a serious medical problem, seek emergency help right away.
- Push the shovel from the edge of the handle, shift body weight from back leg to front leg instead of bending at the waist. Keep your knees bent.
For information about Enliven Chiropractic or proper ergonomics, call (304) 933-9355.
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Jet Lag Treatment without Pills
Tapping is an effective method for dealing with Jet Lag and traveling through various time zones. This blog has useful resources for identifing the proper points and timing.
Reset Your Biological Clock
Our bodies have an internal biological clock that is based on a circadian (24 hour) rhythm. There is a complicated series of hormone releases that influences everything from feeling alert and strength to bowel movements.
Our busy stress filled days can play havoc on this rhythm. Most of Americans rely on on the caffeine in coffee to manipulate their body cycle. Caffeine alters more than your perceived alert level, a 2011 NIH study documents that effect of caffeine biological markers and the expression of disease. Even environmental factors can influence your body's schedule; according to Harvard Medical School, energy efficient lighting has an effect on our system.
Natural Jet Lag Self Treatment
Sound advice is to establish a regular sleep pattern and reducing caffeine consumption. Sometimes our bodies need a jump start. one of the best tools I've found involves stimulating a series of accu-pressure points on the body at specific times. I used this system extensively when I had to travel internationally in my previous career. It was designed for jet lag but can help to restore your body to a normal rhythm. The system involves a series of tapping specific points on your body on certain times. Dr. John Amaro does an excellent job explaining it on his website. http://www.iama.edu/JetLag/JetLag.htm
Dr. James Leonette | Enliven Chiropractic | Bridgeport, WV
Serving Clarksburg, Fairmont, Harrison County and north central West Virginia
Chiropractic with a Gentle Touch
Have you ever wanted to try Chiropractic but hate the thought of having your neck twisted? There are many techniques in the Chiropractic field. At Enliven Chiropractic, we utilize a state-of-the-art technique called Atlas Orthogonal. The primary adjustment is delivered with a gentle percussive force (sound wave) with the patient laying on their side. After the adjustment, your body is given time to rest and acclimate to this new alignment.
If you are searching for a gentle approach to chiropractic or have been told by a non-chiropractic physician that you can never be adjusted, call me for a consultation. Our gentle approach is great for children, adults and seniors.
We have video of the chiropractic adjusting technique on our Atlas Orthogonal page.
Dr. James Leonette | Enliven Chiropractic | (304) 933-9355
Chiropractic for Mental Health
For the better part of four decades, treatment of the mentally ill was
a highly-motivated discipline within the chiropractic profession. At
least a half-dozen substantial institutions existed, which emphasized a
positive treatment approach in a no-nonsense atmosphere, and with
considerable individual attention to the patient.
Chiropractic is about treating the person, not a particular body part. While this profession has been closely associated with low back pain, that is just one symptom that a balanced frame and clear nerve system helps to improve. In fact, chiropractic psychiatric hospitals existed that helped patients with mental illness.
From the 1920s to 1960s, multiple chiropractic sanitariums existed to treat mental illness. The most well know were Clear View and Forest Park. The history is fascinating, check our the article for more information.