Friday, March 13, 2015

10 Foods that Promote Wellness that You Might Actually Eat!

Nutrition Is a Valuable Tool


Staying healthy can be as simple as filling your grocery cart with the right types of foods.


According to an article in The American Chiropractor, nearly 70 percent of chiropractors use or reference proper nutrition in their practice. The article states, “They see it as a valuable tool in treating the whole person and keeping their patients free of chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, and obesity.”
Proper nutrition is about having the raw materials necessary for health to manifest.

Foods that Promote Wellness

Good nutrition is more than just ditching the doughnuts and banishing those bagels. It’s about making daily decisions to include healthy eating as part of your wellness plan. Adding some of the most nutritious foods to your grocery cart is a good place to start.
An information article from Medical News Today reveals the top 10 foods considered to be the healthiest, according to surveys and sources across North America and Western Europe. For better health, consider incorporating these nutritional powerhouses into your diet:
  1. Apples
  2. Almonds
  3. Broccoli
  4. Blueberries
  5. Oily Fish
  6. Leafy Greens
  7. Sweet Potatoes
  8. Wheat Germ
  9. Avocados
  10. Oatmeal (porridge)

Benefits of Healthy Eating

By making healthy eating a part of your daily routine, you can get more energy, lose weight, reduce medical bills, and possibly add years to your life. Though you may have to pay a little more for that organic kale or wild Alaskan salmon, you could enjoy reduced sick days and fewer trips to see your doctor.

At your next visit let’s talk about nutrition and your health!

Dr Douglas Yost

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

DOT Physicals Minnesota

DOT Physicals in Shoreview, MN And The Twin Cities

DOT Physicals $50

If you need a DOT Physical for your job or up and coming employment,please contact Dr Douglas Yost of Advanced Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic of Shoreview, MN. (651) 484-0151

We perform DOT Physicals at our clinic in Shoreview, MN. We have same day appointments and most of the time can get you in and out in 30 minutes.

We have a low price of $50 to make it afforable because of the rising costs of gas and shipping.
Dr Douglas Yost is certified to perform DOT Physicals by the Federal Motors Carriers Safety Administration (FMSCA) and by the State of Minnesota.

Call 651-484-0151

Dr Douglas Yost
Advanced Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic
3434 Lexington Ave N #900
Shoreview, MN 55126
651-484-0151
www.ACWclinic.com

2014 Top Chiropractor in Minnesota

2014 Top Chiropractor in Minnesota

In the June 2014 Issue of Minnesota Monthly Magazine, Dr Douglas Yost was named a Top Chiropractor in Minnesota, by a voting of his peers.

Congratulations Dr Doug!!!

http://www.minnesotamonthly.com/media/Minnesota-Monthly/June-2014/2014-Top-Chiropractors/

Dr Douglas Yost
Advanced Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic
3434 Lexington Ave N #900
Shoreview, MN 55126
www.ACWclinic.com
651-484-0151

The Truth About Energy Bars

The Truth About Energy Bars

Energy bars are fine once in a while, but they can't replace a balanced meal.

You're driving in your car, speeding to your next appointment. It's 2:30 p.m. and you realize you've had nothing to eat all day. You glance around the car for something (anything!) to eat and you spy an energy bar on the back seat. Perfect! It's quick, it satisfies and it's good for you, right?

They're the rage - you see people eating them in the gym. Runners eat them during marathons. Many who are trying to maintain a weight-loss program believe they help them lose weight. Kids eat them as "breakfast on the go" and air travelers stock up to munch on them while they're watching an in-flight movie.

Want to separate truth from hype when it comes to energy bars/protein bars/meal replacement bars?

• Read nutrition labels. Some bars contain a ton of sugar, cleverly disguised as high fructose corn syrup, sucrose and corn syrup. Ingredients are listed according to the amount used - so if sugar in any form is the first or second ingredient, you're eating a chocolate bar with some protein.

• Check out the fat content. Not just the number of fat grams, look at the kind of fat grams. Some of these "nutrition" bars contain the kinds of artery-clogging fats that cause cancer and heart disease. These usually show up in ingredient lists as hydrogenated oils, coconut oils, palm kernel oils or other types of tropical oils.

• If you're trying to lose weight, check out total calories and the protein to carbs ratio. You want a bar that has more protein than carbs (a 2 to 1 ratio of protein to carbs is good).

• Power bars, designed for athletes, are extremely high in carbs, loaded with sugar and have very little protein. That's ok if you're burning calories like crazy during high-intensity training and work-out sessions, but not so good if you're sitting at your desk job all day.

The bottom line is that nutrition bars are a huge business. In order to make them taste good, they have lots of sugar or artificial sweeteners, neither of which is good for you in any form. Add in the saturated fat content and the calories and you're heading for some serious weight gain, cancer or a heart attack if you eat these regularly!

One thing is for sure, these bars can't replace the natural ingredients found in fruits and vegetables, and they definitely don't satisfy the bulk of your nutritional needs. A bar once in a while is fine; a steady diet of these bars is certainly not!

Bad Posture Can Cause Back Pain, 10 Tips To Improve Your Posture

Mom was right – standing up straight is important, both for the image you present to the world and for your spinal health.

Essentials of Good Posture

Do you remember when you were a child and your Mother or teacher would say, “Stand up straight!” Or… maybe it was, “Sit up straight – no slouching!” You might have thought that it was annoying to hear that repeated time and time again… but you knew that their intentions were always good.
After all, you can exercise, eat healthy food and get enough rest, but if your posture is bad, other people’s impression of you might be that you are not well! Your posture sends out a lot of information about you and how you feel about yourself. Ever notice the person who walks along with their head down, looking at the ground? What do you think when you see someone like that? Perhaps that they don’t feel very good about themselves?

So… your posture is very important and, if it’s bad, not only do you give off a negative self -impression, but you might also be subjecting your back, neck and head to chronic pain as well. Good posture means maintaining the normal S-curve of your spine because that is what keeps your entire body properly aligned.

Here are some things to consider when it comes to proper posture:

Sitting
Many of us spend hours each day sitting, usually at a desk and often in front of a computer, so focusing on maintaining proper posture in this environment is absolutely essential.

• Sit with your shoulders back and your back straight. Your buttocks should touch the back of your chair.
• Your feet should be flat on the floor, your knees at a right angle. Keep knees even with or just a bit higher than your hips. Use a footstool if necessary to maintain the proper alignment.
• Change position and take frequent breaks to get away from your desk, stretch or walk around for a few minutes.
• If you use a computer, the monitor should be positioned 2 – 3 inches above your eye level and no further than an arm’s length away.

Standing

Standing in the same position for a long period of time can also cause strain on your back if posture becomes too relaxed. When standing, remember to:

• Hold your head up straight with your earlobes positioned over the center of your shoulders.
• Keep your shoulders back, your chest forward and your stomach tucked in.
• Make sure your knees are straight and the arches in your feet supported.
• Do not stand in the same position for any length of time.

Sleeping

Many people don’t realize that sleep position is important – both for sleeping well and for maintaining proper spinal curves! When sleeping, it is best to maintain what is known as a “neutral” position:

• Avoid sleeping on your stomach – it is by far the least-friendly spine support position!
• Sleep on your side with your knees bent, with a pillow between your knees if you wish, or on your back with a pillow under your knees


Following these guidelines can help you achieve better posture. Of course, keeping to a regular chiropractic adjustment schedule also helps with the aches and pains you get when you forget to maintain proper posture! If you would like to have us evaluate your posture – be sure to ask at your next visit!


Chiropractic Improves Your Posture