Green Valley Chiropractic & Wellness Center

05/06/2025

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05/05/2025

For many years now, I have advised patients, friends, and family to find a local farmer and get to know their practices. Most people live in proximity of at least one farm. Many farms are not certified organic due to the expense of certification; however, they often use organic practices. One farm I...

04/23/2025

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02/09/2025

02/08/2025

Wondering how many people are familiar with Lp(a)?

02/06/2025

I’m thrilled to announce my recent certification in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine! 🌱 Dive deeper into how this certification will enhance my practice and help countless others on their wellness journey. Check out the details: https://wix.to/XsSpzit

I am excited to announce my recent certification in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine. Functional Medicine uses a unique systems biology approach based on peer reviewed current science, as well as clinical expertise, to address the underlying causes of disease. The pro...

09/16/2024

Why is Nitric Oxide so important for good health?

Nitric oxide (NO) is a gas that is naturally produced by the body, not to be confused with nitrous oxide (laughing gas). It is most notable for its role in circulation and blood vessel health. It is so important that it was named the Molecule of the Year in 1992 and in 1998, a Nobel Prize was given to the cardiovascular researchers of NO. One of several places it is produced is in the inner walls of the blood vessels, allowing for relaxation and better blood flow. It is also produced by the tongue when the nitrate in food is converted to nitric oxide by bacteria. In fact, fifty percent of our daily NO production is from our diet and oral bacteria. It is important to know that antiseptic mouthwash can kill the bacteria that do this conversion.

Not only is NO well known for promoting lean, strong muscles, strong bones and stamina with exercise, it also can improve sleep, decrease diabetes risk, promote brain health and improve healing and recovery after exercise. We are becoming more aware of the importance of a good night’s sleep and NO is especially important for deep, slow-wave sleep and rapid-eye-movement (REM) phases that play a role in learning, memory and mood.
Other symptoms of NO deficiency include depression, fatigue, memory loss, poor vision, erectile dysfunction and immune deficiency, to name a few.

Unfortunately, NO production begins to decline around age 30 and diminishes by about 20% every 10 years. This is particularly important to consider with aging, as estrogen, which also declines with age is needed for NO production. Post menopausal women, who have a significant drop in estrogen, can then be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease by both the estrogen and NO decline.
Foods that contain nitrates and increase nitric oxide production include leafy greens like spinach, beets, pomegranate, celery, watermelon, pumpkin and citrus fruits. Beets are a particularly good source, however, high in sugar. Some people supplement with beet powder and chews to minimize sugar intake, while still getting the nutrients needed.

The good news is that a simple test strip with a drop of saliva can give you a good idea of what your levels are. Stop by, or make an appointment, to get tested and learn more about this very important molecule.

05/02/2024

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There are literally books written on this subject. Why is this muscle so important? First one must understand a bit about the anatomy of the knee. The knee joint is essentially a hinge joint with a pulley. The femur rests on top of the tibia and the fibula, with the patella between the two. There ar...

05/02/2024

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There are literally books written on this subject. Why is this muscle so important? First one must understand a bit about the anatomy of the knee. The knee joint is essentially a hinge joint with a pulley. The femur rests on top of the tibia and the fibula, with the patella between the two. There ar...