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Nutrition plays an important role in our ability to perform physical activities.
 
No nutritional supplement or "superfood" can replace a varied, wholesome diet free of nutrient deficiencies. The ideal diet includes lots of protein for muscle repair, carbohydrates for stored energy, fruits and vegetables for vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and healthy fats to boost your immune system.

A good place to start is with the basics.  Dr. Kopala recommends our "Big 5" to fill in any gaps left by a modern diet.
1. Multi Vitamin/Mineral
2. Omega Fatty Acids (Omega 3 fish or flax oil)
3. DSF - adrenal support for low energy & high stress
4. Digestive Enzymes
5. Good Gut Bacteria (Probiotics):

 
Eat your Greens!
 
It was common for our ancient ancestors to eat up to six pounds of leaves per day. Can you imagine eating a grocery bag full of greens each and every day? Few of us even eat the minimum recommendations of 3 cups of dark green vegetables per week. And yet, these veggies deliver a bonanza of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients.

Dark green leafy vegetables are, calorie for calorie, the most concentrated source of nutrition of any food. They are a rich source of minerals; including iron, calcium, potassium, and magnesium, and vitamins; including vitamins K, C, E, and many of the B vitamins. They also provide a variety of phytonutrients including beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which protect our cells from damage and our eyes from age-related problems, among many other effects. Dark green leaves even contain small amounts of Omega-3 fats.

Water, water everywhere...

Why? Because a poorly-hydrated body not only suffers from a deterioration in speed or strength, but from impaired motor skills too.  Water is the most common molecule in the human body.  Every person’s body is different, so there is no magical number for the right amount of water to drink to prevent dehydration. What’s true for everyone is that the benefits of drinking water are universal. Drinking enough water regularly helps the body function properly, optimizing physical performance and bodily functions. Not drinking enough water can lead to mild or even serious dehydration, a serious medical condition.

Everyone is encouraged to join us for our two free seminars:

Part 1 - Detoxification and Cleansing on Monday, May 10 @ 6:15

Part 2 - Nutrition and Supplementation on Wednesday, May 19 @ 6:15

Both seminars are at our office. Please call (780) 594-9355 to reserve a seat, as seating is limited.

The 3 Mandates of Health

Time to do a little 'spring cleaning' for your body - come see us for more info!

PS - check out our nutrition section for more information.

Allergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system.

Allergies are the most common immune disorder. They occur when the immune system overreacts to an allergen (dust, pollen, milk, dog or cat dander, strawberries, etc.) and produces too many neutralizing chemicals (especially histamines) to counteract it.

Your immune system keeps you an 100% natural, organic, and unadulterated you! It recognizes and destroys anything not supposed to be in you such as: foreign bacteria, viruses, pollutants, dust, pollen, drugs, tumors, etc. Normally, this immune system response protects us from dangerous diseases. In a person with allergies or asthma, the immune system reacts to harmless substances such as plant pollen or animal dander and creates allergy (stuffy nose, watery eyes, etc.) or asthma (wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath) symptoms.

From a traditional medicine standpoint, runny eyes, irritation, redness, fullness in the sinuses and other allergy symptoms are caused by histamines; therefore antihistamines are often prescribed to dry mucus membranes. However, antihistamines may cause serious heart problems and caution should be used with alcohol, sedatives or tranquilizers.

People suffering with allergies are often treated through chiropractic care. Researchers have found that the immune and respiratory systems depend on normal communication from the brain and spinal cord to control and coordinate their functions properly. Chiropractors locate and correct vertebral subluxations (vertebrae misalignments that can interfere with normal nerve function) in the attempt to improve the function of your nervous system. Freed of nervous system stress, your immune system will work more effectively to neutralize the allergens in your environment.

Naturopathic and homeopathic remedies may be helpful for both the symptoms and prevention of allergies. These remedies are a safe and natural alternative to allopathic medicine. It is important to begin homeopathic prevention as early as possible in the allergy season

Please feel free to contact the Wellness Centre with any questions you may have.

PS: Don’t forget to support your immune system nutritionally as well with a great multivitamin, probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids. Ask us about high quality supplement choices as all supplements are not created equal.

At Cold Lake Chiropractic we pride ourselves in being a family practice. All ages are welcome - we are thrilled to have had the opportunity to adjust five generations of one local family. We offer special pricing every Friday to make chiropractic more affordable for parents and their children; and every three weeks we have a theme day so that the kids (and staff) can dress up. The kids have an opportunity to win prizes and the family has the opportunity for a movie night (sponsored by Blockbuster Video).

Pregnancy and Chiropractic

During pregnancy, the mother’s spine and pelvis undergoes many changes and adaptations to compensate for the growing baby and the risk of interference to her nervous system is increased. Regular chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy have been shown to facilitate easier, safer deliveries for both the mother and baby. Specific chiropractic care throughout pregnancy enhances nervous system function providing greater health potential for both the mother and baby.

Why do infants need chiropractic?
The birth process is highly traumatic and can introduce great stress to the infant’s skull, spine and pelvis. Infants should be checked by a chiropractor for spinal subluxations that may impair nerve function and can contribute to colic, earache and asthma. It is a fact that the weight of a nickel prolonged on a nerve can decrease that nerve flow by up to 50-60%. Whether an individual is expressing symptoms or not, it is a wise idea to get your children checked by a Doctor of Chiropractic for nerve interference. As babies grow, they begin to crawl, sit, and walk by using their spine. Proper alignment is essential for ensuring normal function.

“As the twig is bent, so grows the tree”

Children are highly susceptible to trauma in their spines. Since spines grow rapidly during the first five years of life, checking for abnormalities during this time is critical for proper development. Though symptoms may not surface until years later, injury to vital nerves can result in a lifetime of serious health problems.

Custom Foot Orthotics

The purpose of foot orthotics is to get your skeletal structure back to a better alignment.  For example if the roots of the tree are weak the rest of the tree will suffer, this is the same principle with the human skeleton. Orthotic therapy benefits both adults and children. They can be utilized for individuals with foot pain or discomfort, due to walking mal-alignments.  Complaints such as flat feet, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, knee pain even lower back pain can be helped by the use of orthotics. Orthotics can also be utilized for individuals with no symptoms whatsoever, if the foot arches have weakened or collapsed. Orthotic foot correction may prevent future issues as previously stated. We can custom mold orthotics for you or your family in our clinic.

Yours in good health,

Dr. Darrel Kopala