The Basler Blog

Mar 21
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Balancing Act Of Health: Healthy Life

By | Benefits of Chiropractic, Ear Infections

Balancing Act Of Health : Healthy Life

The balancing act of health is a daily activity that cannot be taken for granted.  A man that is too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busty to take care of his tools – Spanish Proverb.  Health does not come in a cookie-cutter box that has specific instructions for what to do.  Health is different and unique to each individual with basic fundamental principles.  Diet, exercise, and a properly functioning nerve system with specific chiropractic care should be your balancing act of health. How to eat clean and regular daily exercise are not things that are new and upcoming.  They have been around for an extended period of time and will continue to be paramount in our daily lives.  Regular specific chiropractic care is also something that is not new and upcoming.  Chiropractic has been around for an extended period of time as well and will continue to be a fundamental principle of health.  Balancing all of these variables together is key, with chiropractic being at the foundation in order to sustain a healthy life.

The balancing act of all three variables is key to a healthy life.  Think of ways we often try and bend the rules with these variables.  You can go to the gym and workout everyday, if your diet is not properly suitable for what you are doing you cannot out-train a bad diet.  The same can be said for eating an amazing diet and not properly exercising.  Imagine if you are doing both of these variables and eating clean and regularly exercising and not involving chiropractic.  Chiropractic keeps your body connected so that you can live your life to your fullest potential.  With a clear and connected nerve system your body has no other option but to function and be at your best.

Feb 24
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Life Is Motion

By | ADHD, Benefits of Chiropractic

Life Is Motion

Life is motion!  Every interaction that we have on this earth has to generate some sort of motion.  Ever take the time to stop and wonder?  Well, even if you do take time to stop and think about that, your body is still generating movement.  Thinking still cultivates movement along the neurological pathway to require the process of thoughts.  Even to stop and take a nap during the day your body is still producing movement, digestive enzymes, hormones, peristaltic motion, etc.  Mobility is required in just about every form of life and it’s our ability to keep healthy movement a sustainable part of our daily life.  We often think about exercising when we think about motion and for good reason.  Exercising is vital to maintaining a healthy body that is constantly being re-energized with proper chemistry to sustain an optimal quality of life.

Chiropractic Motion

Chiropractic focuses specially on the central nerve system (the master controller of your body) and making sure that there are no obstacles in the communication process between brain to body.  Chiropractors focus on identifying vertebral subluxations within the spine that limit your ability to function.  When a subluxation occurs within the body it creates an entire central nerve system dysfunction that limits…motion!  When your brain sends messages down through the spinal cord out to your vital organs, cells, tissues, and glands this is all MOTION.  Without going into too much detail about how nerves generate mobility, a subluxation produces the complete opposite.  When chiropractors find and locate the specific subluxations they then perform and adjustment to that vertebra.  Guess what?  A specific chiropractic adjustment is MOTION!  By applying the right amount of force in the right direction your body has no other option but to start healing from the subluxation and restore normal function.

Restore Proper Mobility

Understanding what is right for your body is unique to everyone.  That is why chiropractic is specific to each unique individual spine.  With restoring proper mobility within the spinal region the body restores proper communication and enables you to function at your optimal.  Think about exercising with a subluxation, think about not being able to perform at 100% and wondering why?  Proper mobility is key to living a life free of obstacles and maintaining your health.

Dec 29
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Ear Infections And Chiropractic Care

By | ADHD, Benefits of Chiropractic, Ear Infections

Ear Infections And Chiropractic Care

Ear infections and chiropractic care, were do the possibilities end when it comes to chiropractic care?  Well, before we answer this question let’s talk about our title of ear infections and chiropractic care.  The most common form of ear infections that our children undergo are middle ear infections.  This occurs when fluid builds up in the ear due to the draining system not properly flushing fluid out of the ear.  The eustachian tube is the component of the ear that allows for proper amounts of pressure to be equalized as well as draining the ear to maintain its function.  Ear infections in children are becoming more and more chronic and are not diminishing.  Often used to treat these infections are the use of antibiotics, when in fact over 75% of ear infections are viral in nature.  Use antibiotics to treat something that is viral?  No wonder these ear infections are reoccurring; when you over prescribe antibiotics it drastically depresses the child’s overall immune system thus leading to another ear infection.  By masking the ear infection with antibiotics your child is never really healing and overcoming what brought the ear infection on.  As this model continues, the immune system is still compromised which could lead to swollen lymph nodes over time leading to some other problems.  Another model is to put tubes in your child’s ear, yet another device that is masking the true problem.

Ear infections and chiropractic care are related due to the presence of what regulates and controls the ear and eustachian tube: Nerves.  Chiropractic care focuses specifically and solely on the nerve system.  The nerve system is the master controller which regulates and controls all functions within the human body.  Ear infections and chiropractic care focus on the nerves that are causing the problem.  A subluxation within the nerve system creates a central nerve system dysfunction within the body, so your body in turn produces signs and symptoms.  A subluxation is what chiropractors check your nerve system for and adjust if necessary.  An ear infection is a sign and symptom that something is not working correctly.  Specifically speaking the vagus nerve in the body controls two of the four muscles directly associated with the eustachian tube.  If a subluxation is present in the body and is diminishing the communication of the vagus nerve a possible sign and symptom for your child is an ear infection.  Address the cause by addressing the nerve system.  Ear infections and chiropractic care have been proven to be effective in restoring optimal function to your child.  Chiropractic care is drug and surgery free, sounds like a win!

 

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Dec 22
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The Immune System Vs The Flu

By | ADHD, Asthma, Benefits of Chiropractic, Ear Infections

The Immune System Vs The Flu

That time of the year is already upon us as we get ready for the upcoming holidays.  When we get to challenge our immune system and see how our body handles the constant bombardment of The Flu!  Remember the flu is not an actual season, it can happen or occur at any time of the year (for the sake of this blog we will keep it intact that it’s an actual season).  The immune system regulates and controls a vast array of organs, tissues, glands, and cells to make up what we know as the immune system.  We often overlook the immune system and only recognize its inabilities when we become sick.  The immune system is constantly running, thriving, and upgrading every single day.  Your body is constantly exposed to new pathogens (invaders to the body) and it’s the immune systems responsibility on how you perceive and interpret this data.  When The Flu strikes your body, you begin to have signs and symptoms.

Signs and symptoms that your immune system is compromised from the flu are far from in between.  You could feel sluggish, run down, develop a cough, sneezing, fever, chest congestion, diarrhea, etc.  The flu is not just one symptom that your body shows, but rather a bunch of signs and symptoms put together.  When your immune system is compromised and you develop a sign and symptom your body should fight and defend itself for 1-2 days and then restore normal function.  You should not be sick for weeks at a time or longer than 3 days, if this is the case then your body is taking a little longer than expected.  Why would that be the case?  Possibly due to a dysfunctional nerve system leading to an unhealthy immune system!  What if you are constantly getting sick over and over again? Again, possibly due to a dysfunctional nerve system leading to an unhealthy immune system!

Subluxations occur within the spine which create a central nerve system DYSFUNCTION.  Subluxations are what chiropractors are trained to find and adjust.  Imagine a subluxation as being a downed power line, it’s a dangerous situation to be in. Power is still being transmitted but is not sending and receiving the proper information.  A subluxation still allows the nerve to send messages, but not too its full potential nor to the right amount.  This in time will lead to a depressed immunity which inhibits your true potential on how you respond to the flu or any pathogen for that matter.  Your nerve system regulates and controls all other systems within the body.  The immune system is not overlooked, if at the first sign of the flu you jump to use medication you are losing the fight.  By just masking signs and symptoms with medication you never realize the potential that your immune system can have.  Proper health begins with a healthy functioning nerve system.  Get your nerves checked to allow you to fight the healthy battle.

 

 

Dec 08
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Autism Help Through Chiropractic

By | ADHD, Benefits of Chiropractic, Ear Infections

Autism Help Through Chiropractic

Parents that are going through the development of a child should have the opportunity to enjoy every moment.  Children that are diagnosed with autism should have the same opportunities that every other family experiences.  First, recognize that autism is a very self-limiting name, and for that fact is just a name that often can be over-used and improperly thrown around.  We call that name calling.  Verbal communication, behavioral patterns, and social interaction are some of the most common patterns that are exhibited with autism.  First and foremost, autism is a neurological problem.  “Something” has to be affecting the child’s behavior and development as they continue to grow.  Some of the most common cases that we see in the office are: mother had a prior drug related problem during pregnancy, difficult or traumatic birth, and adverse reaction to vaccinations.  Keep in mind that every case is different, these are just a sample of the most common occurrences that we notice in their histories.  All of these issues create a neurological compromise on the child’s developing nerve system.

Autism help through chiropractic?  What does that even mean?  Chiropractic is a science strictly based with the nerve system, in essence chiropractors are nerve system specialists.  Chiropractors are trained to access the nerve system for proper function by finding and adjusting specific vertebral subluxations.  A vertebral subluxation occurs within the spinal column causing the entire nerve system to become compromised.  This subluxation creates dysfunction within the ENTIRE body by limiting the body’s true potential.  Think of a subluxation as a downed power-line.  There is still power/energy being transmitted but it is not sending and receiving the proper communication as if it was properly connected.  Imagine not being able to interpret incoming data from your external environment or process thought patterns.  By accessing your child’s nerve system with chiropractic, you can give them the best option of recovering and restoring normal function for that individual.  Autism seems to be a growing trend and parents deserve to have every moment be enjoyable with their child.  Your child deserves to have a nerve system that is functioning at their optimal potential.

Autism and chiropractic have been tested.  The results are in, chiropractic is here to stay and help families enjoy those moments.  Want to read more about autism and chiropractic: Click Me.

 

Nov 16
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Healthy Immune System

By | ADHD, Benefits of Chiropractic

Healthy Immune System

What is a healthy immune system?  Definition of the immune system: Is the body’s defense against infectious organisms and other invaders. Through a series of steps called the immune response.  A healthy immune system means that your body is operating to its fullest potential, regardless of the obstacles put in its way.  On the rise in our society are countless pathologies associated with auto-immune disorders or just sickness all together.  In order for sickness to occur your immune system has to be compromised along the way.  “It is apparent that a continuous concerted monitoring of immune system activities, and responding by the somatosensory and automatic nervous systems, is important to maintain HEALTH – and that a balance of afferent and efferent neuronal activity must be maintained to avoid pathology” (CELL).  To sum up the statement: a well-balanced nerve system is essential to provide specific actions/health within ones immune system.

A healthy immune system is balanced with a healthy diet, regular exercise and…of course a healthy functional nerve system supplying the cells of the immune system.  The cellular level, your body is maintained and operates down to the cellular level.  The body functions properly only because the cells constantly communicate with each other.  Your immune system, every day, is regulating and improving cells to adequately function and maintain life.  Your immune system’s ability to coordinate proper cells is directly correlated with how your nerve system functions and operates.  The nerve system is your body’s master controller, everything and I mean EVERYTHING that your body does is directly controlled by your nerve system.

A subluxation occurs in the body and places stress upon your entire central nerve system.  A subluxation is what chiropractors are trained to find and correct.  When a subluxation is present it disrupts the body’s proper functioning ability.  A subluxation is something that you necessarily do not “feel” right away, instead you develop continual signs and symptoms.  Imagine being constantly sick, low energy, poor quality of life, etc.  A subluxation can plague your body and places your immune system in a constant state of FIGHT!  Give your immune system the proper ability to sustain life and function appropriately with specific chiropractic care.  No drugs are required!  Get checked for possible subluxations that destroying your quality of life.

 

Nov 12
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Degenerative Disc Disease Is Not Hereditary

By | ADHD, Asthma, Benefits of Chiropractic, Ear Infections

Degenerative Disc Disease Is Not Hereditary

Degenerative disc disease gets some bad reps; understand that it’s not a good thing to have and is often misunderstood.  Just because your mother might have degenerative disc disease does not mean that you have to have it nor will have it.  First, recognize that even though it has the word disease in it, it is not actually a disease.  Second, we think that all older people will have degenerative disc disease, which is also not true.  Most people that have degenerative disc disease will say that they are shrinking as they are growing older, they might say my bones are shrinking!  When in actuality your bones are sort of growing and therefore destroying the disc space in between the bones. You are shrinking because your disc space is decreasing.

How does degenerative disc disease even appear/manifest/or happen?  First, let’s cover what a subluxation is.  A subluxation occurs in your spinal column that places pressure upon one or more spinal nerves which creates an entire central nerve system dysfunction.  It creates havoc within your entire body, not just the one or more nerves being affected.  When a subluxation exists for a period of time uncorrected it creates instability within your spinal column.  If you have instability within your spinal column for an extended period of time your body will begin to stabilize itself.  When your body begins to stabilize the spinal column it will do so with the strongest material that it is capable of developing, bone.  Degenerative disc disease can first start out as fragments of calcification leading to formation of bone (bone spurs).  Think of it this way: if your house is leaning over and is unstable, you are going to build upon it with a strong support system in place.  Your body will do the same thing!

Individuals with degenerative disc disease can have safe and effective chiropractic adjustments to maintain the amount of growth present.  Chiropractors cannot take away the degeneration that occurred, but can maintain the growth by providing specific chiropractic adjustments to form proper stability within the spinal column.  Get your nerves checked!

 

Nov 03
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The Digestive Problems

By | ADHD, Benefits of Chiropractic

The Digestive Problems

Digestive problems have you puzzled?  Struggling with things you shouldn’t eat or with things you wanna eat?  Digestive problems always have a root cause, and finding the cause is not always in the food.  If your GI system is giving you problems there has to be more to the story.  Now, we understand that everything should be eaten in moderation.   If you go and eat 20 bean burrito’s, more than likely your body will go through some digestive problems trying to process all the food.  We also understand that certain food, unfortunately, is developed and made differently; for instance “Grass Fed Beef”, what else should the beef be eating besides grass?  The digestive problems we are referring to occurs in individuals on a constant basis regardless of the food they are consuming.  Look to the spine when digestive problems occur on a regular basis.  Stomach pains, re-flux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, and etc are some common digestive problems that plague people.

Chiropractic focuses on the spine and the nerves that branch out and supply our vital organs, cells, tissues, glands, etc.  Your entire digestive system is regulated and controlled by your nerve system.  If your body is not producing enough enzymes, proteins, microbes or failing to regulate sufficient movements look first to the nerves that are supposed to be working at optimal function.  If we have digestive problems we often single out the organ that is responsible for our discomfort.  Singling out one specific organ neglects the entire process all together, the process being that your body works together as ONE unit.  A subluxation is when a vertebrae moves out of position and creates pressure on a nerve pathway, thus creating a central nerve system dysfunction.  Chiropractors are trained to locate and adjust if necessary these subluxations.  Thus restoring proper communication to your body and most importunately to your digestive process.  Digestive problems are your bodies way of saying that something is not right.  Have your nerve system checked to allow your body to heal and function the way it is intended.

 

 

Oct 12
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Asthma And Chiropractic Care

By | ADHD, Benefits of Chiropractic

Asthma And Chiropractic Care

 

Asthma and chiropractic care.  Most do not understand this statement or why someone would seek chiropractic care for it.  Realize that any sign and symptom your body produces is a red flag that something is not working right.  A sign and symptom is a central nerve system disturbance that is created via a subluxation.  A subluxation is what chiropractor’s locate and adjust if necessary.  A subluxation creates dysfunction within the nerve system by limiting the messages your body should be receiving from brain to body and vice versa.  Having a subluxation that exists for any extended period of time will significantly limit your potential in life.

Asthma and chiropractic care locates the cause of your dysfunction in your body.  Asthma is often related to the alignment of the first and second thoracic vertebrae.  These two vertebrae have nerves that exit and support and control your lung fields as well as your tubes.  Imagine if there was pressure upon these nerves, your body is not going to be responding and functioning the way it is supposed to be.  Asthma and chiropractic care look at your body as an entire unit with the understanding that your nerve system is the master controller.  Asthma and chiropractic care realizes that your immune system is compromised.  Your central nerve system regulates and controls your immune system.  asthma and chiropractic care

Asthma and chiropractic is and should be your first response.  Chiropractic care is not going to cure anything, it is going to allow your body to heal and restore normal function.  No medication is required, no surgery has to be performed, just specific chiropractic adjustments.  Asthma and chiropractic care is a way to live to your fullest without the need of restrictions.   Everyone is designed to be healthy, naturally.  Use the resources in your community if you are suffering and live to your fullest.  

Symptoms represent the body’s best efforts to heal itself.  By treating symptoms, you are suppressing the body’s natural response and inhibiting the healing process.  Instead of treating symptoms, doctors should stimulate the body’s defense to allow for completion of the healing process – Dr. Stephen Cummings

Oct 01
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Posture

By | Benefits of Chiropractic, Ear Infections

Posture

The word posture plays a huge role in our day to day lives.  A seemingly small thing that adds up over time.  For some we assume proper posture is sticking the chest out and holding our head up straight.  This definitely plays a role, yet there are more important factors that directly affect this.  When referring to posture we are talking about our spine.  Our spine encases and protects our most important component of our body, our nerve system.  When looking at someone from the front they should have no curves in their body (spinal curvatures that is).  When viewing somebody from the side though, there should be three spinal curvatures.  We have to remember that gravity effects us our entire life (kind of an important thing), and hose spinal curvatures serve to act as giant shock absorber’s as we go through life.posture

What plagues our overall posture?  The most notorious factor that can wreak havoc on our everyday posture is sitting.  Sitting distorts and imposes improper weight upon our spine which has a direct correlation on how our body functions.  This is due to the fact that when our nerve system has improper curvatures our entire body works differently.  Think of it this way, telephone poles are usually straight so that they can send messages back and forth without disturbance.  When a telephone line is down, there is no communication to be delivered.  A downed power line is similar to that of a subluxation.  A subluxation is when a spinal bone moves and applies direct pressure upon a nerve thus disturbing the flow of communication from your brain to your body.  Improper posture creates dysfunction within the entire body because your communication is inhibited.  Poor posture over time can create such disturbances as subluxations.  

Subluxations are re-occurring downed power lines that disrupts your entire body.  Improper posture over time can maintain and support these subluxations in a negative way.  This occurs by your body giving you signs and symptoms to let you know that something is WRONG.  Specific chiropractic adjustments will and do help correct posture by removing the interference (subluxation), thus allowing your body to maintain proper function.