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Do you need to make changes in your diet to help your Lifestyle?.

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:43:25 +0000

Omega-6/Omega-3 Ratio is very important.Human Beings evolved on a diet that had a ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids (FA) of about 1/1.
Today the average western diets have a ratio of 10/1 to 20-25/1. Why? Our diets are so different:

Increased:
Calorie intake
Saturated fat
Omega-6 fatty acids
Trans-fatty acids
Cereal grains
Fruit and vegetables

Decreased:
Energy expenditure
Omega-3 fatty acids intake
Fiber intake
Protein
Antioxidants
Vitamin D
Calcium intake
Complex Carbohydrate intake

Clinical studies show that cognitive performance improves with omega-3s. Omega-3s can also boost mood and emotional states and may act as a mood stabilizer.

Ask your Doctor about Omega today and schedule an appointment at The Winchester Institute.

What can the right Pillow do for you?

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:37:33 +0000

The D-Core Pillow is best for eliminating headaches, ceasing neck muscle spasms and can even help with snoring! The patented D shaped center gently supports the head and neck during sleep. It’s important to have a good pillow to support and relieve the neck of discomfort. This pillow will help for stabilization after an injury and keep working on supoorting neck conditions. By using this pillow, patients are able to get restful sleep without having to wake up with a sore neck or shoulder. It’s about time to wake up feeling great and refreshed!

Do you have questions about chiropractic care to help with sleep? If so, call 614-760-5555 and schedule a free consultation to see if chiropractic is right for you! Visit www.thewinchesterinstitute.com for more information.

Potassium for Muscle Cramping

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:06:34 +0000

Potassium, an essential nutrient in the diet, is an electrolyte — an ionized salt in the body that can become electrically charged. Potassium and sodium work together across cell membranes to regulate muscle contractions. If there’s too little potassium, a condition called hypokalemia can result. Symptoms include fatigue, muscle weakness and cramping, intestinal complications, and in a worst-case scenario, muscular paralysis.

Do you have muscle cramping? Chiropractic Care and Nutrition Counseling at The Winchester Institute can help! Call 614-760-5555 or visit thewinchesterinstitute.com for more information.

How do you choose the best backpack?

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:55:55 +0000

The most important factor to consider when choosing a backpack is the weight and size relative to the size of the child. The top of the backpack should not extend higher than the top of the shoulder, and the bottom should no fall below the top of the hipbone. The shoulder straps of the backpack should be at least two inches wide, adjustable and padded.
The backpack should always include a hip strap or a waist belt, which redistributes the weight of the bag to the pelvis to decrease the load on the neck, upper back and shoulders. Choosing a bag with several compartments also helps to distribute the weight of the bag and decrease strain on the back.

Do you have questions about chiropractic? If so, call 614-760-5555 and schedule a free consultation to see if chiropractic is right for you! Visit www.thewinchesterinstitute.com for more information.

Kinesio Taping

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:48:17 +0000

The method of taping used at The Winchester Institute is designed to facilitate the body’s natural healing process by adding stability to muscles and joints without creating any restrictions in range of motion or function.

Kinesio Tape is specially designed with the same texture and elasticity as human skin, as compared to many other tapes that are rigid and restrictive. It can be used to treat a variety of orthopedic, neuromuscular and neurological medical conditions, and acts to support the joints and muscles. In addition, it can change the activation pattern of muscle groups to allow for a more normal movement pattern.

Call 614-760-5555 or visit thewinchesterinstitute.com for more information on Chiropractic Care and Kinesio Taping at The Winchester Institute. Our physicians also offer a FREE consultation to any new patient!

Kinesio Taping At The Winchester Institute

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:30:15 +0000

Although Kinesio Tape has been used for nearly 25 years, it has recently started to receive publicity because of Olympians and Professional Athletes.

Do you think Kinesio Tape could help alleviate some of your pain? Call 614-760-5555 or visit thewinchesterinstitute.com to see how our doctors could help you!

PNF Stretching at The Winchester Institute

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:51:58 +0000

PNF STRETCHING PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching, also known as isometric stretching, is a combination of passive stretching and isometrics in which a muscle is alternatingly stretched passively and contracted. The technique targets nerve receptors in the muscles to extend the muscle length. The therapist will stretch the individual until no further stretching seems possible, the stretch is held for up to 30 seconds. Then, when the muscle gets relaxed again, it should be immediately stretched farther. This technique of alternating stretching and contracting can be repeated several times, in order to stretch a bit further each time.

To learn more about massage therapy and PNF stretching at The Winchester Institute please visit www.thewinchesterinstitute.com or call 614-760-5555.

Reflexology at The Winchester Institute

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:37:15 +0000

Did you know that each foot has approximately 7,500 nerve endings which send signals back and forth to the brain? Reflexology is the practice of stimulating reflexes in the feet and hands, which correspond to all parts of the body. Our Massage Therapists use specific pressure to work these reflex points in order to restore energy, relieve your stress and decrease pain. A great way to increase your mental and physical well being in just a few minutes!

For more information about Massage Therapy at The Winchester Institute call 614-760-5555 or visit www.thewinchesterinstitute.com.

Massage Therapy at The Winchester Institute

admin — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:03:14 +0000

Massage Therapists at The Winchester Institute perform trigger point therapy, a proven technique used for the relief of soft-tissue pain and dysfunction. Trigger points represent small areas of tightness within muscles, creating “knots” or tiny bumps from the contracted muscle fibers. Current literature indicates that nerve impulses to these muscle fibers will not “shut off” and that trigger points require some form of manual intervention to help them release.

You don’t have to live with tight, achy or burning muscles. Call The Winchester Institute at 614-760-5555 to see how our Physicians and Massage Therapists can help you! Visit www.thewinchesterinstitute.com for more information.

Chiropractic Can Lend a Hand for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:35:11 +0000

Although a true case of carpal tunnel syndrome is attributed compression of the median nerve at the wrist, irritation anywhere along the length of this nerve can lead to symptoms that mimic this syndrome. The median nerve leaves the spinal cord at the lower part of the neck, where it starts out as a series of nerve roots. Vertebral subluxations can cause irritation and/or inflammation of the nerve roots, as they pass very close to the joints and discs of the neck.

Drs. Winchester and Sneyd specialize in treating carpal tunnel. Call 614-760-5555 for and schedule a FREE consult to see how they can help you, or visit our website, www.thewinchesterinstitute.com.