GOT ALLERGIES???

If you are like the 40 million Americans who shy away from the outdoors during the height of the allergy season, I am sure you have tried every over-the-counter product on the market. Unfortunately, most products force your body to function in a way that is not natural, hence the many side effects associated with these products.

TRY A NATURAL APPROACH!
Why is Natural D-Hist different? Because the approach of Natural D-Hist is to address the issue before it can become a concern. Most products mask the situation--Natural D-Hist helps support sinus and nasal passage tissue when you need it most.

THE "NATURAL" IN NATURAL D-HIST
Ortho Molecular Products' Natural D-Hist is formulated for maximum effectiveness, with carefully selected dosages of critical natural components to provide optimal support for nasal and sinus passageways.

WHY THESE INGREDIENTS?


-QuercetinNaturally found in onions, quercetin is a mast cell stabilizer and a powerful natural flavonoid. Quercetin has been shown to inhibit certain compounds that typically affect sinus and respiratory health.
-Stinging Nettles LeafStudies have shown stinging nettles have demonstrated both promising mechanisms and clinical results for supporting nasal passageway health. While further study is needed, trials have shown stinging nettles demonstrated measurable differences vs. placebo after only one week.
-BromelainA strong pineapple enzyme, bromelain has proven mucolytic properties. As such, bromelain supports normal mucousal tissue function and enhances the absorption of quercetin.
-N-Acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC)An amino acid that is a natural mucolytic, NAC reduces the viscosity of mucus. Studies have shown individuals have been treated effectively without side effects when given NAC.

Contact All Star Chiropractic at 859-727-6888 for more information on Natural D-Hist or on other Ortho Molecular Products.

Do You Take a Multivitamin?

If you are not currently taking a multivitamin, or if your multivitamin is not providing with adequate amounts of vitamins or minerals, consider Alpha Base Multivitamin Capsules by OrthoMolecular. Alpha Base uses the best vitamin and mineral ingredients available, and formulated using the highest standards into an efficacious super supplement. Ortho Molecular’s Alpha Base Multivitamin surpasses all others in providing a safe, effective program for life-long nutritional support. The following represents some of the benefits of Alpha Base Multivitamins.


• Excellent mineral sources, and a 2:1 Magnesium to Calcium ratio.
• USP/NF ingredients wherever available.
• Fully reacted minerals have a higher assimilation rate than others.
• High levels of antioxidants, reducing free radical damage.
• Formulated as the base regimen for all other Ortho Molecular products, ensuring that when taken properly, patients will be assured of non-conflicting dosages.

Contact All Star Chiropractic for more information on Alpha Base Multivitamin Capsules or for information on OrthoMolecular products. Also, go to allstar-chiropractic.com for a list of products currently available at All Star Chiropractic.

Why Belly Fat is the Most Dangerous Fat

Pot belly. Spare tire. The middle age
spread. These are just a few of the
endearing names bestowed to the extra
layer of fat that accumulates around the
abdomen. But aside from the amusing
nicknames, this type of fat is a serious
danger. Unlike fat that appears on other
parts of your body, belly fat increases
your risk for cardiovascular disease,
diabetes, metabolic syndrome, sleep
apnea and some types of cancer.
Subcutaneous fat is the jiggly fat that
rests between your skin and abdominal
wall. Visceral fat is the next layer and
surrounds your internal organs. Visceral
fat is biologically active. It produces an
excess of hormones, which increase the
risk of insulin resistance - a key factor
in type 2 diabetes. This hormonal
imbalance puts women at higher risk of
breast cancer. And visceral fat boosts
inflammation throughout your body.
Your chiropractor can tell you how
inflammation is closely tied to numerous
diseases and health conditions.

Cause and Effects
Why does belly fat affect so many
people? Genetics play a role, so you
may see the problem from one
generation of a family to the next.
Hormone fluctuations in the body can
increase fat. After menopause,
hormonal changes in women cause
fat to gather more in the belly than
hips or legs. As you age you lose
muscle mass and your metabolism
slows, which makes it easier to
acquire fat in the abdominal area.
Poor dietary habits and lack of
physical activity are also big
contributors to this problem. Our
increasingly sedentary ways have
unleashed an explosion of obesity
across North America and other
industrialized areas of the world. Our
love of unhealthy fatty foods and
refined carbohydrates has made it all
too easy to surge the waistline well
past the appropriate size.

How Much is Too Much?
Do you know if you have too much
belly fat? To determine your waist size,
take a tape measure and encircle it
around your bare abdomen, just above
your hip. (The tape measure should be
snug but not press into your skin.
Breathe normally; don’t cheat by
sucking in your stomach.) For men, a
waist size of 40 inches (102 cm) or
more indicates too much fat. For
women, it’s a waist size of 35 inches
(88 cm) or more.

Burning Belly Fat
It’s extremely important to exercise,
as it keeps your metabolism operating
at peak efficiency. Unfortunately, you
can’t control where your body drops
fat. But if you engage in regular
cardiovascular exercise, eventually
your “spare tire” will shrink. In fact,
many people on a consistent fitness
regime see a fat reduction in their belly
before anywhere else.
A study published last year in Brain,
Behavior and Immunity revealed that
even moderate exercise can help reduce
belly fat. In the 10 month study, a
group of sedentary older adults participated
in 45-minute to 60-minute
cardiovascular exercise sessions three
times a week. Another group of participants
did non-cardiovascular flexibility
sessions for 75 minutes twice a week.
At the end of the research, the exercise
group had overall better fitness levels
and less belly fat compared to the
flexibility group. The study authors
also noted that a reduction of visceral
fat was also partially responsible for
slashing inflammation in the exercise
participants.

You should also incorporate resistance
training, such as weight lifting,
into your exercise program. By increasing
your muscle mass, you speed up
your metabolism. And muscles burn
calories 24/7!

The Whole Grains
Connection
When it comes to diet, incorporate
plenty of whole grains, fruits and
vegetables into your daily meals.
A study published in 2008 looked at
the effects of whole grains on cardiovascular
disease risk for people with
metabolic syndrome. Two groups were
created. One group consumed a diet of
whole grains, fruits and vegetables. The
other group consumed refined grains,
fruits and vegetables. The group eating
whole grains lost significantly more
belly fat compared to the group eating
refined grains. As well, the whole
grains group saw their c-reactive
protein levels - a marker for inflammation
- drop by 38%, independent of the
weight loss.

If belly fat is a problem for you, talk
to your chiropractor about designing a
custom diet and fitness program that
can help you dump this dangerous fat
from your body.