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Dear patients and friends -
As spring is quickly upon us, we take a moment to share our health and clinic news.
We have a new RMT on staff - Tanya Booker. She brings enthusiasm and expertise to
the practice. Her biography can be found
here.
Welcome Tanya!
Congratulations to RMT Tanya Vaughan and her baby boy - Maddax Keith born February
16, 2009. Mom and baby are well. Maddax received his first chiropractic adjustment
last week!
Dr. Lovely will be continuing her Menopause information sessions with upcoming lectures
at Fish Creek and Crowfoot branches of the CPL. Go here to register.
We look forward to seeing you at the library!
Looking forward to dry weather any day now and seeing all of you very soon!
-the team at McKay and Jenkins Chiropractic
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"The great use of life is to spend it on something that will outlast it.""
James Truslow Adams
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NFL Legend Jerry Rice gives credit to chiropractic
Jerry Rice played in the National Football League for 20 years, which is an accomplishment in and of itself, considering the average NFL career spans only 3.5 years. Widely touted as the best receiver to ever play the game, his spectacular career included 16 seasons and three Super Bowl wins as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, followed by three seasons with the Oakland Raiders. (He was on the roster of the Seattle Seahawks when he retired in 2005). Rice was named to the Pro Bowl 13 times, winning the Pro Bowl MVP award in 1995, and received the Super Bowl MVP award in 1988. He held an amazing 38 NFL records at the time of his retirement.
Not one to rest on his laurels after retirement, Rice signed on with the hit TV show "Dancing With the Stars" for the 2005-2006 season. Paired with dancer Anna Trebunskaya, Rice finished second in the gruelling competition, losing to Drew Lachey (who, along with brother Nick, sang in the pop group 98 Degrees) and dance partner Cheryl Burke. If you think the show was all smoke and mirrors, consider that participants, many of whom had little or no dance experience, formal or otherwise, had approximately six days to learn a new dance routine before each week's competition. According to reports, that sometimes meant practicing for up to five hours a day.
As much attention as Jerry Rice has received for his dazzling catches and amazing abilities, on and off the field, he has an important message to share about how to maximize health and wellness, regardless of whether you're an elite athlete, a weekend warrior or anywhere in between. Rice believes chiropractic has helped him tremendously over the years and wants others to experience the same results. Obviously, going to the chiropractor may not make you the world's best receiver (or dancer), but it can certainly help you live a happier, healthier life free from pain.
"Chiropractic care has been instrumental in my life, both on and off the field, and I am excited to share this with the American public," says Rice. "I have been blessed with a long and healthy career as a professional athlete, and as I move forward into the next stage of my life, chiropractic care will continue to be an important part of my game plan."
Rice credits chiropractic care in terms of his achievements on the gridiron, the dance floor and life in general. "Optimal health has been a key to the success of my athletic career, my dancing experience and my ability to enjoy my life to the fullest. Chiropractic care is an important part of my game plan for healthy living."
Jerry Rice is such a big supporter of chiropractic care that he recently became the official spokesperson for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (FCP), a nonprofits organization dedicated to promoting the value of chiropractic care to the public. The foundation is using Rice's image and message about the value of chiropractic care in various ways, including a full-page advertisement you may have seen recently in print. The ad already has appeared in the Dec. 15, 2008 issue of ESPN The Magazine, the January 2009 issue of Sports Illustrated, the Jan. 16/17 issue of USA Today, the February 2009 issue of Men's Fitness and the January/February 2009 issue of Women's Health. |
Hormone replacement therapy - is it for me?
by: Dr. F.H. Lovely
There is much in the media lately about the issues surrounding hormone replacement
therapy for women who are menopausal. While this is raising awareness for women
that there may be concerns with using these drugs, just how much are you learning
and do you feel like you could make an educated decision about them?
Typical hormone replacement therapy is introduced when a woman begins to experience
menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, dryness and night sweats.
Is this a safe practice?
There was a study done in the late 90's called the Women's Health Initiative and
it's purpose was to determine if HRT provided benefits to menopausal women. The
study was halted early when the increase in risk of invasive breast cancer, strokes
and heart disease became apparent. The documented outcome was that women who take
HRT should take it at the minimal possible dose, for the shortest period of time
necessary to alleviate symptoms.
Interestingly, the business of menopause has had the biggest role to play in the
development of treatment for menopause. With 30 million menopausal women in North
America, the creation of a pharmaceutical treatment was a lucrative venture to say
the least. Indeed, early indicators of why women experienced these symptoms were
attributed to a deficiency of estrogen. Contemporary research has a different perspective
however; finding that low progesterone with an abnormally high estrogen level is
most likely the cause of these symptoms. Unfortunately, prevailing thoughts on menopause
mean that women are still being given estrogen without assessing properly the estrogen
to progesterone ratio.
The known risks of HRT include: higher incidence of reproductive cancers like breast/
uterine/cervical/ovarian cancer, higher rate of blood clots and heart disease. Women
who are taking hormone replacement therapy often complain of urinary incontinence,
memory loss, sleep disturbance, migraines and headaches, low thyroid, weight gain
and loss of libido to name a few.
There are natural options for feeling well and having hormonal balance. It is my
hope that all women will approach HRT with caution and educate themselves fully.
I invite you book a consultation to discuss your health and hormones.
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The Benefits of Abdominal Massage
There are three major abdominal treatments that most massage therapists are able
to do. These are extremely beneficial treatments that not many people are aware
therapists are able to do. These are diaphragm release, hip flexor release and constipation
relief.
In Calgary, asthma is one of the most common health ailments. A diaphragm release
is extremely beneficial to a patient with asthma; patients who have asthma will
generally have decreased movement of the ribs, which causes the breathing to be
shallow. If the tension is released, breathing will come easier and deeper.
If you have a Hiatal hernia, (the stomach bulges above the diaphragm causing heartburn
and acid reflux) releasing the tension in the diaphragm can help allow the stomach
to return to its correct position. Athletes can also receive benefits from the diaphragm
release because it will increase their ability to deep breathe, which makes for
more effective training.
We have large muscles which attach to the front part of our spine in the lower back
and pelvis. Patients experiencing low back pain can receive a great deal of benefit
from having these muscles treated. New moms can also benefit tremendously from this
treatment as these muscles do work overtime in pregnancy and labour.
Abdominal muscles can also be involved with constipation. A massage can help to
encourage a bowel movement when you are experiencing constipation. Massage is a
release in many ways!
Abdominal massage is a beneficial treatment for many people. We will ensure your
comfort at all times, uncovering only the abdomen during therapy, keeping chest
covered. If you think this treatment is for you, please call and make an appointment
with one of our Registered Massage Therapists.
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