National Chiropractic Health Month

October is National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM). NCHM is a nationwide campaign sponsored by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), which recognizes chiropractic professionals as preventive care providers with expertise in optimizing health. This year's theme is "Why Weight? Get Healthy."

According to the Center for Disease Control, obesity affects more than 60 percent of all adults in the United States.

There are many things that can be done to loose weight, but the biggest step is the first.  The ACA recommends taking some of these small steps:

- Follow a balanced diet - emphasize vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans

- Eat less harmful food - reduce intake of sugar, soda, fats and processed foods

- Drink plenty of water - try for several glasses a day

- Exercise regularly - aim for 20 - 30 minutes, three to four times a week

- Stay positive - the right attitude will lead to greater success


In my office, many patients have had great success through the homeopathic hCG diet.  Unlike traditional hCG programs, there are no injections of high levels of the hormone hCG. Instead, smaller amounts are taken orally.  One patient in particular has lost more than 40 lbs in just 4 weeks!  We are so proud of him and his decision to be healthy! Whatever method of weight loss you choose, October is a great month to get started. If you need assistance in loosing weight, please contact our office. We want you to be healthier. We want you to succeed! Keith Biggs, DC www.eastmesachiropractor.com www.therapeuticfoods.blogspot.com biggschiropractic@gmail.com

Drink Water, Loose Weight

A recent study at Virginia Tech University shows that dieters who drink two cups of water before every meal loose 30% more weight than those that don't.

Drinking the water isn't thought to cause the subjects of the study to burn more fat, but simply to consume fewer calories at meal time. The best information is that for those people in the study that continued the habit, a large percentage were able to sustain the weight loss, and even over time loose a few more pounds.

If you are trying to loose weight, what do you have to loose?

Obesity is a national problem. It leads to many health problems, including some of the most deadly. Diabetes, Cancer, Heart disease, and strokes are just some of the diseases related to overeating and poor diets.

Water, on the other hand, is essential for proper cell hydration and for the elimination of waste through the urine and bowel. The best idea is to avoid chlorine laden water.

So, if you want to loose a few pounds, drink a couple of cups of water before meals. Like many natural remedies for health problems, the potential up-side is fantastic, while if it doesn't help you to loose weight, you still will benefit from the improved hydration.

So, take a good drink before you eat.