Dr. Barone On A NO CARB / NO SUGAR / NO GLUTEN Eating Program

    So I am on day 6 of my first time ever, NO CARB / NO SUGAR / NO GUTEN eating program. Actually, it is more of a test; a two week test to be exact. The test is designed to see how your body functions and looks during the two weeks of eliminating those Carbohydrates from you daily eating. I can tell you first hand that I lost 7 pounds so far on the plan, which was shocking, since I have such LOW body fat to begin with. I noticed on day 2, that I had one of the largest bowel movements that I had ever experienced that lasted for about 30 minutes in duration. My focus and concentration have improved and I have noticed my energy was more consistent throughout the day. The most difficult part was going into my workouts, knowing I had NO carbs in me; however, I survived just fine and actually didn’t feel that my performance dropped. I had one of my best spin bike sessions and motocross training sessions in a while. For now, I have another week of the test and then am pretty sure that I will transfer into a LOW carb, LOW to NO Gluten, LOW Sugar, LIMITED Dairy, eating plan. I am doing my research and will try to keep you posted throughout my journey.   

    THIS CRAZE OF LOW CARB EATING / DIETS / LIFESTYLE ALTERING are NOTHING NEW!  In 1860 there was a registry by an English casket maker named Willam Banting who recorded losing 45 pounds, on a diet of lean meat, dry toast, soft boiled eggs and a few drinks per day. The "Banting diet" was very well known then as the "Atkins", "Paleo", "The Zone" etc. etc. etc. are today.  The Banting diet was also promoted for diabetes control as well as weight control "  ~ Dr. B

Drugs - the CURE or the CAUSE?????

Drug-Induced Diseases/How Extensive Is the Problem of Specific Adverse Drug Reactions?

Each year, more than 9.6 million adverse drug reactions occur in older Americans. One study found that 37 percent of adverse reactions in the elderly were not reported to the doctor, presumably because patients did not realize the reactions were due to the drug. This is not too surprising considering that most doctors admitted they did not explain possible adverse effects to their patients.

We based the following national estimates on well-conducted studies, mainly in the United States:

• Each year, in hospitals alone, there are 28,000 cases of life-threatening heart toxicity from adverse reactions to digoxin, the most commonly used form of digitalis (drugs that regulate the speed and strength of heart beats) in older adults.2 Since as many as 40% or more of these people are using this drug unnecessarily (see discussion on digoxin), many of these injuries are preventable.

• Each year 41,000 older adults are hospitalized—and 3,300 of these die—from ulcers caused by NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, usually for treatment of arthritis).3 Thousands of younger adults are hospitalized. (See list of drugs that can cause gastrointestinal bleeding.)

• At least 16,000 injuries from auto crashes each year involving older drivers are attributable to the use of psychoactive drugs, specifically benzodiazepines and tricyclic antidepressants.4 Psychoactive drugs are those that affect the mind or behavior. (See list of drugs that can cause automobile accidents.)

• Each year 32,000 older adults suffer from hip fractures attributable to drug-induced falls, resulting in more than 1,500 deaths.5, 6 In one study, the main categories of drugs responsible for the falls leading to hip fractures were sleeping pills and minor tranquilizers (30%), antipsychotic drugs (52%), and antidepressants (17%). All of these categories of drugs are often prescribed unnecessarily, especially in older adults. (See section on sleeping pills and tranquilizers, antipsychotic drugs, and antidepressants; see also list of drugs that can cause hip fractures because of drug-induced falls.)

• Approximately 163,000 older Americans suffer from serious mental impairment (memory loss, dementia) either caused or worsened by drugs.7, 8 In a study in the state of Washington, in 46% of the patients with drug-induced mental impairment, the problem was caused by minor tranquilizers or sleeping pills; in 14%, by high blood pressure drugs; and in 11%, by antipsychotic drugs. (See list of drugs that can cause or worsen dementia.)

• Two million older Americans are addicted or at risk of addiction to minor tranquilizers or sleeping pills because they have used them daily for at least one year, even though there is no acceptable evidence that the tranquilizers are effective for more than four months, and the sleeping pills for more than 30 days.

• Drug-induced tardive dyskinesia has developed in 73,000 older adults; this condition is the most serious and common adverse reaction to antipsychotic drugs, and it is often irreversible. Tardive dyskinesia is characterized by involuntary movements of the face, arms and legs. About 80% of older adults receiving antipsychotic drugs do not have schizophrenia or other conditions that justify the use of such powerful drugs, so many of these patients have serious side effects from drugs that were prescribed inappropriately.10 (See list of drugs that can cause tardive dyskinesia or other movement disorders.)

• Drug-induced parkinsonism has developed in 61,000 older adults also due to the use of antipsychotic drugs such as haloperidol (HALDOL), chlorpromazine (THORAZINE), thioridazine (MELLARIL), trifluoperazine (STELAZINE), and fluphenazine (PROLIXIN). There are other parkinsonism-inducing drugs as well, such as metoclopramide (REGLAN), prochlorperazine (COMPAZINE), and promethazine (PHENERGAN), prescribed for gastrointestinal problems.11 (See list of drugs that can cause parkinsonism.)

“A serious problem exists because both doctors and patients do not realize that practically any symptom in older adults and in many younger adults can be caused or worsened by drugs. Some doctors and patients assume that what are actually adverse drug reactions are simply signs of aging. As a result, many serious adverse reactions are entirely overlooked or not recognized until they have caused significant harm.

The drugs responsible for the most serious adverse reactions in older adults are tranquilizers, sleeping pills, and other mind-affecting drugs; cardiovascular drugs such as high blood pressure drugs, digoxin, and drugs for abnormal heart rhythms; and drugs for treating intestinal problems.” – Dr. Jay Morgan

Dr. Barone Comments: Until a person is practicing the 4 keys to health (Alignment, Nutrition, Spiritual /Relational Health, Exercise) an individual will not know for sure if their problem is due to neglect of these 4 keys or not. The only way to find out? Practice the 4 keys to health and start with PROPER ALIGNMENT. Your spine houses and protects the central nervous system that controls and regulates your bodies functions. This is why adjustments transform lives!! Has your family been checked for SUBLUXATION( Out of alignment) yet?

Why does Dr. Barone do YOGA? Isn't that for girls?

So…. My alarm goes off this morning at 0500.  “YIKES!!!!!!!  - Am I really going to a YOGA class with a room full of women? Is this really for macho manly men like myself?”

Well, I did one full hour of Yoga with an amazing instructor named Pierra. She was extremely strict with her form. We did more strength exercises (primarily core), from what she tells me, than they typically will do in most YOGA classes. I was amazed at some of the 70+ year olds in the class that had better flexibility and stability than the 45 year old male to my right. Flexibility is a key ingredient to proper movement patterns!!! Have you ever wondered if you watched a person’s gait (how they walk) from a distance (And you couldn’t see the skin), what the difference would be between a 20 year old and a 70 year old? ANSWER: Nothing, if the 70 year old has flexibility, strength, good posture and stability.  I explained to the instructor that I am an athlete and a Chiropractor, but although I have always been fit have struggled with flexibility and some of my movement patterns, in various athletic endeavors. She explained how YOGA would be just what the doctor ordered; no pun intended. I left there feeling looser, more relaxed with calmness and energy that was not with me before the class. Definately a great experience that I will continue.  I regularly recommend YOGA to my patients / client because I believe it is one of the most powerful and cost effective investments for your health.

YOGA is now on the Dr. Barone best things to do list for HEALTH, PEFORMANCE AND LONGEVITY!! So what are you waiting for? 

Check out our January 2012 Newsletter!

Happy New Year!
In This Issue Happy New Year Special! New Office Hours About Fructose Your Child's Attention Span and More! Happy New Year from Dr. B. ! Thank you for your business in 2011. It has been a pleasure helping you reach your goals. We are grateful for good patients like you, who make our work satisfying and enjoyable. We look forward to working with you in 2012 and contributing to your success. We wish you a healthy and happy new year!	Celebrating the New Year with some SAVINGS!   To celebrate the New Year, we are offering a free consultation that includes an examination, thermography scan, surface electromyography scan, posture analysis, and a multi-point functional assessment. Normally a $209 value, this is a great time for you and your loved ones to start care today at Barone Spinal Care & Performance. We are  also offering your first visit at 50% off! Do not miss this amazing opportunity! Please bring the coupon above with you at your appointment.  New Office Hours Please observe our new office hours: Monday: 8:30-11:45am / 2:30-4:45pm Tuesday: 8:30-10:30am / 2:30-6pm Wednesday: No Patients Thursday: 8:30-11:45am / 2:30-6pm Friday: No Patients Saturday (every other Saturday): 8-11am If you have any questions, please contact us at (847) 619-7579 About Fructose   Perspective from JJ Virgin, PhD, CNS / Celebrity Wellness Expert  In my work on the Dr. Phil Show, the entire crew utilizes Chiropractic care. We have directly seen its positive effects on our own health and well being. But more so, we have keenly observed those guests on the show in our "Biggest Loser"segments who do not use Chiropractic care. The difference in over all health is markedly different. It is my sincerest suggestion to you that the greatest gift you can give yourself, and those of whom you love, as well as those that love you, is the gift of health and well being.Your Chiropractor is an expert in these areas. Please ask for suggestions to make your life and the life of your loved ones the very best it can be. The American Beverage Association and other front groups will try to persuade you that fructose in high fructose corn syrup is no worse for you than sugar, but this is not true. ABA also claims there is "no association between high fructose corn syrup and obesity," but a long lineup of scientific studies suggest otherwise. For example: * Dr. David Ludwig of Boston Children's Hospital did a study of the effects of sugar-sweetened drinks on obesity in children. He found that for each additional serving of a sugar-sweetened drink, both body mass index and odds of obesity increased. * The Fizzy Drink Study in Christchurch, England explored the effects on obesity when soda machines were removed from schools for one year. In the schools where the machines were removed, obesity stayed constant. In the schools where soda machines remained, obesity rates continued to rise. * In a 2009 study, 16 volunteers were fed a controlled diet including high levels of fructose. Ten weeks later, the volunteers had produced new fat cells around their hearts, livers and other digestive organs. They also showed signs of food-processing abnormalities linked to diabetes and heart disease. A second group of volunteers who were fed a similar diet, but with glucose replacing fructose, did not have these problems. Fructose is also a likely culprit behind the millions of U.S. children struggling with non-alcoholic liver disease, which is caused by a build-up of fat within liver cells. Fructose is very hard on your liver, in much the same way as drinking alcohol. * Liver burden number one: After eating fructose, 100 percent of the metabolic burden rests on your liver-ONLY your liver can break it down. This is much different than consuming glucose, in which your liver has to break down only 20 percent, and the remaining 80 percent is immediately metabolized and used by the rest of the cells in your body. Your Child's Attention Span and More!    People seek the help of a chiropractor for many different reasons including pain relief, mobility, flexibility, healthcare and performance enhancement. Pain is the body's warning system, but it is not fool proof. Judging your health by how you feel can be dangerous. Many conditions and diseases are well advanced by the time you are aware of them. Chiropractors correct spinal malfunctions called vertebral subluxations, which may cause pain at times and at other times be completely painless. The harmful effects of vertebral subluxations are the result of irritation and interference to the nervous system. The nervous system controls and co-ordinates all body parts and its optimum function is essential for good health. Pain relief and rapid recovery from a vast array of diseases and disorders have placed chiropractic as a leader in natural healthcare. Many of these results have been confirmed by scientific research. Many athletes use chiropractic care as a means of enhancing their performance. Parents and teachers often report children dramatically improve their attention span with chiropractic care. Others report chiropractic care as being the main reason for improved academic performance. Dancers and artists are more graceful and creative when they are in balance and free of nerve interference caused by subluxations.
Barone Spinal Care & Performance news! Barone Spinal Care & Performance was the proud sponsor of the 2011 Byron Moto Sports Park Nuclear series. Dr. Barone competed for the 10 race series and won the championship in the 30b class. Congratulations Dr. Barone! Barone Spinal Care & Performance wants to congratulate personal trainer Julie Leonard's husband for winning his age group at the Buffalo, NY Turkey Trot 8k running race. Established in 1896, this 8K race is the oldest continually running footrace in North America. Andrew finished in a blistering time of 26:30 which is a pace of 5:15 per mile! Congratulations Andrew! Barone Spinal Care & Performance is on facebook! You can visit our facebook page to learn more about chiropractic care, hear patient's stories, or just to be a fan!  Contact Info  If you have any questions, please call us at (847) 619-7579 Dr. JR Barone

Barone Spinal Care & Performance Partners offers Metabolic Testing

Barone Spinal Care & Performance is equipped with cutting edge technology from the company New Leaf.  With New Leaf’s technology, we can run specialized tests that give us insight to your body’s fitness. 

For those new to metabolic testing, we run two tests.  First, there’s the easiest assessment you’ll ever take. It involves wearing a comfortable mask while sitting in a chair and breathing. That’s it. Next, there’s a little exercising to be done, but that doesn’t take long. Then, the science goes to work for you. For your very little effort, you get a lot of detailed, personalized feedback about your caloric needs, your current level of fitness, and a sense of what you need to do next in order to move toward your health, fitness, or performance goal.

Those who have been assessed before, we recommend a reassessment after 12 weeks.  As your fitness level changes, so do your heart rate zones and resting metabolic rate.  To continue your fitness gains, you should reassess every 12 weeks.