Maximizing Your Health ~ Is Your Body Acidic?

When it comes to pain, nobody wants it. The problem is everyone wants a quick fix with minimal effort. Is that possible or even healthy? If you've tried prescription drugs are looking for a healthier option this blog entry is for you.

Gentle spinal adjustments along with a few changes in your diet have been shown to alleviate pain & reverse stiffness - WITHOUT any of the risky side effects of chemicals. Foods that are acidic contribute to inflammation in your body, they can also cause allergic reactions.  

If you find that the following foods make up most of your diet, you most likely do have an acidic body. Reducing and/or eliminating them will make it easier for your body to function optimally.

ACIDIC FOODS:

Grains-gluten containing grains such as wheat, Beef, pork & chicken,Alcohol, coffee, tea, caffeine in chocolate, sugar, Nightshade plants-tomato, eggplant and potato.

Try adding ALKALINE foods such as these & reduce inflammation:

Gluten-free grains- amaranth, brown rice, kamut, millet,quinoa                        Fish & Seafood (higher omega-3 fatty acids=better anti-inflammatory properties) Water & lemon water                                                                                  Vegetable juices                                                                                          Extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil

Cooking your vegetables even less or eating them raw will give you the ultimate enzyme and alkaline benefit. Reducing your meal portions and eating multiple smaller meals will also help since overating also causes inflammation.

Make these simple changes and you will also reduce your risk of developing heart disease and cancer. Research shows that your joints and your whole body will feel better & be less prone to disease. To learn more about how to maximize your health call 631-647-8324 TODAY!

~Dr. Laura Bowen

Islip Chiropractic                                                                                                                                                                                      

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