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The Doctors at Back To Wellness are trained in nutrition and how diet affects your health and well-being. At Back To Wellness, nutrition comprises more than simply eating three meals a day. The chiropractic profession views nutrition as the materials needed to maintain and improve your health, and includes the vitamins, mineral, and supplements to achieve this. Some foods should be avoided, while others consumed more frequently.
The food that we eat today is much different than it was 20 years ago. It has far fewer vitamins, minerals, and powerful substances that help us defend against diseases. This is due to the early harvesting techniques used to prolong the life of fruits and vegetables so they can be shipped all over the world. Also, the soil from which our food is grown has been depleted of the essential nutients we need. Have you noticed how the FDA has continually raised the recommended daily allowances for fruits and vegetables over the years?
There are two things everyone needs to eliminate from their diets immediately!
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High Fructose Corn Syrup - We find this in a variety of foods. It is a cheap, artificial sweetner many companies use to enhance the flavor of their foods and prolong the shelving life. HFCS is found in soda, candy, fruit juice drinks, processed foods and bread to name a few.
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Trans Fats - Trans fats are very common in processed foods and also increase the shelf life. Trans fats can be recognized in products by looking for "partially hydrogenated vegetable (corn, soy) oil in the ingredients list. Be aware that the FDA allows companies to advertise "0 grams trans fats" as long as the amount in 1 serving size is under 0.5 grams.
These two additives have be proven to cause heart disease, diabetes, cancer, Ahlzeimer's disease, obesity, liver dysfunction and infertility.
You should avoid:
• Smoking and Alcohol
• White refined sugar and candy
• “Junk Food” and empty calories
• Caffeine, found in coffee and cola drinks
• Salt and foods high in salt content
You should increase your intake of:
• Water
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Whole grain breads and cereal
• Lean cut red meats
• Fish and Poultry
• Skin Milk and low fat dairy products
You should consult Back To Wellness directly for your specific nutrient requirements. Remember, your specific condition may require special dietary requirements, Back To Wellness can help you with high quality supplements!
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Before coming to Back to Wellness and working with Dr. Matt, I was in almost constant pain that made it hard to do the things I love, mainly playing softball, running, and fly fishing. I had trouble bending at the waist, turning my head, or standing for any amount of time without severe pain affecting my feet and back. From the start, Dr. Derry made me comfortable with his methods of practicing chiropractic. We first had an initial consultation where he listened to my problems and helped answer any questions I had in regard to treatment. He then did a comprehensive examination, including X-rays and strength and flexibility tests, which helped him pinpoint the sources of my issues. Finally, he outlined a short term and long term plan for my problems, assuring me that his intent was not to create a lifelong patient, but to get me well in an appropriate amount of time. Before every procedure he performed, he was adamant about teaching me about my body and the way it would react to treatment so that I would be more at ease. After a couple months of treatment and rehabilitation, I not only was nearly pain free, but my balance and agility had returned to levels I had not known in years. My strength and flexibility were greatly improved as well, and I am now back to enjoying the activities that make my life complete. Dr. Matt has given me something that is invaluable, freedom to live without fear of pain. 
Gary C.
