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What is Pain? I LIKE TO THINK OF PAIN AS YOUR BODY’S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.

By Dr. Aaron Dutruch

WHEN WE SUFFER PHYSICAL PAIN, IT IS OUR BODY’S WAY OF TELLING US THAT SOMETHING ISN’T MOVING THE WAY THAT IT’S SUPPOSED TO. AS A CHIROPRACTOR, MY JOB IS TO USE MY EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE IN ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, BIOMECHANICS, BIOCHEMISTRY AND NEUROANATOMY TO DIAGNOSE WHAT BREAKDOWN IN THAT PROCESS IS CAUSING YOU PAIN. ONCE WE’VE FIGURED OUT THE CAUSE OF THE PAIN, WE CAN ADDRESS IT BY REBUILDING THOSE PROCESSES.

JOINT PAIN:

One of the primary tools I use to treat joint pain is the adjustment. The chiropractic adjustment is designed to safely and efficiently move joints that aren’t moving appropriately through a normal range of motion. In my clinic, I start with a gentle procedure and can move to a traditional chiropractic adjustment if needed. If you are scared of the “popping and cracking” that comes with the traditional chiropractic adjustment, Premier Chiropractic is the place for you. DISC/NERVE PAIN:

When you injure your spinal discs or nerves, it can cause a variety of symptoms, including numbness and tingling, or even shooting pain (such as in sciatica) down the arms or legs. When treating patients with these symptoms, I often use a decompression table. This table is designed to help pull the pressure from the spinal nerves allowing the discs to heal, and it can help patients find relief while avoiding surgery. MUSCLE PAIN:

Muscle pain can be caused by many things, but a massage is something that can always help. I have a licensed massage therapist on staff that does an amazing job of pinpointing muscles that are the primary source of a patient’s chronic stiffness and soreness. Through a variety of techniques, she is able to decrease that pain while increasing range of motion.

It’s a good idea to come by Premier Chiropractic and discover the root of the problem. Avoid the use of medication to get yourself back to a pain-free life, and enjoy doing the things you love to do.

Dr. Aaron Dutruch received his BS in Kinesiology, Fitness and Human Performance from LSU and his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Texas Chiropractic College. He specializes in Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation (FAKTR). Premier Chiropractic, 1120 N Causeway Blvd. Ste 2, Mandeville, (985) 674-5855, premierchiromandeville.com

By Sarah Kirckland

The Lowdown on Food & Your Libido

YOUR KITCHEN MIGHT BE THE BEST PLACE TO SPICE UP YOUR SEX LIFE. THAT’S RIGHT–BY EATING THE RIGHT KINDS OF FOOD, YOU CAN GIVE YOUR LIBIDO A BOOST. THE FOLLOWING FIVE FOODS ARE PARTICULARLY PROFICIENT AT INCREASING YOUR SEX DRIVE:

AVOCADOS are high in vitamin B6 which helps keep your energy and stamina up. They’re high in monounsaturated fats that are responsible for clearing cholesterol from blood vessels, ensuring smoother blood flow through the entire body. They are also high in potassium which aids nerve function and muscle performance.

DARK CHOCOLATE increases the production of the feel-good chemical known as dopamine. Dopamine is associated with feelings of sexual desire and anticipation. Chocolate is also high in phenethylamine, a chemical produced in the brain when people are in love.

The quintessential aphrodisiac, OYSTERS have been helping people increase their sex drive for centuries. The Romans clued into the fact that oysters can improve libido and Caligula is rumored to have eaten 50 oysters a day to this effect. Oysters work by increasing testosterone production and maintaining healthy sperm levels.

WATERMELON is high in phytonutrients such as citrulline and lycopene, which help to relax blood vessels and increase blood flow to sexual organs. It also helps you feel more relaxed and keeps you hydrated, which is great for those nights that go late into the evening.

ASPARAGUS is high in vitamin E which helps to stimulate sex hormones. In addition, it has a diuretic effect which means that it helps to fight bloat and gives you a flatter tummy. Asparagus also prompts the production of histamine which has been shown to improve erectile function and increase the release of female sex hormones.

If your libido isn't quite up to the level that you would like it to be at, you don't need to worry. By eating the foods outlined in this article, you can give your sex drive the boost it needs. ihnola.com § facebook.com/inspirehealthnola

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