Still figuring out that Father’s Day Gift? Try Vitamin D for your D-ad

Vitamin D-ad!

The idea of giving your father vitamin D as a Father’s Day present may sound a bit cheesy; however, this might be the best gift you can give. After all, the gift of health is a gift we can cherish forever.

Vitamin D and Men’s Health

Vitamin D plays an important role in men’s health! Did you know that vitamin D boosts testosterone levels? Vitamin D also helps to decrease the chances and affects of prostate cancer and heart disease.

Prostate cancer is the most common cause of death from cancer among men over the age of 75. And, prostate cancer has been one of the most studied topics in vitamin D research!

4,000 IU/day greatly helps Men with Low-Risk Prostate Cancer

Research into the benefits of vitamin D for prostate cancer has come far. Just this past year, a team of doctors discovered that 4,000 IU/day helped men with low-risk prostate cancer by lowering their Gleason score and number of “positive cores.”

Recent Study Shows Higher Vitamin D Levels can lower Risks of Dying from Heart Disease

Men are also at a higher risk for heart disease. Men ages 35-64 are about four times more likely than women to die from heart disease. Observational studies suggest low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease. A recent study published last month suggests higher vitamin D levels can lower the risk of dying from heart disease.

Vitamin D also helps to Increase Testosterone Levels

Vitamin D boosts testosterone levels! In a randomized controlled trial, 3,300 IU/day of vitamin D increased testosterone levels by 30-40%. In men, testosterone is important for reproduction tissues like the testis and prostate, and it's also important for key masculine features like increased muscle, bone mass, and the growth of body hair.

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Food Pyramid Gets a Facelift

New Food Pyramid Shaped as a Plate Makes Choosing Healthy Meals Easier

The new food pyramid, called MyPlate, was introduced to show people how a typical meal should look.  Fruits and vegetables contain important nutrients such as fiber and potassium that help reduce the risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. 

Whole grains should be consumed, allowing the food to be broken down slowly while preventing sharp spikes in blood glucose while also helping to lower cholesterol.  Protein sources should consist of lean meats including at least 8 oz of fish per week. Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D are some of the reasons that having dairy at each meal is very beneficial.

The new MyPlate also shows the proper portion size when compared to your standard dinner plate.  This differs from the food pyramids of the past that gave recommendations as to how many servings one should consume from each individual food group with no attention paid to portion size.  

Chiropractic Care for Sports Rehabilitation

Many professional athletes now use chiropractic care to achieve maximum performance and recovery.

In the below video our Accessible Beltway Clinics Chiropractor Dr. Rick Rosa treated Professional Athlete Mike Easton and curved his recovery time by 50%. Mike’s original estimated recovery time from 6 months, but after treatment with our Dr. Rosa he recovered in only 3 months.

Chiropractic care has proven very beneficial in the recovery of sports injuries. Many professional teams have a designated team chiropractor, but chiropractic care is also useful in injuries that occur during recreational activities as well.

To learn more about sports chiropractic care and treatment visit www.rosachiropracticrockville.com. 

DON'T WAIT!! Waiting on Treatment for Lower Back Pain Leads to Increases Incidence of Chronic Lower Back Pain

Waiting on Treatment for Lower Back Pain Leads to an Increased Incidence in Chronic Lower Back Pain and Incomplete Recovery 

A 2011 study by Lena Nordeman at the Swedish University of Gothenburg found that patients who waited four weeks to get physiotherapy treatment for their lower back pain had poorer outcomes compared to  patients who were seen within 48 hours.  The study looked at 60 patients with lower back pain and patients with lower back and leg pain.  The Patients in this study had had pain for three to twelve weeks. 

In the study, patients suffering from back pain were either put on a wait list for a month, then received physiotherapy; or were treated within two days by a physiotherapist.  Six months after they were discharged from physiotherapy, the level of perceived pain was significantly higher in the group that had been on the wait list.  The complete study can be found here: http://gupea.ub.gu.se/bitstream/2077/24585/1/gupea_2077_24585_1.pdf.

Rosa Chiropractic Rockville has successfully treated patients who have had pain for decades, providing significant relief to their pains

This correlates to what happens at Rosa Chiropractic Rockville, and for pretty much all musculoskeletal complaints, not just for back pain.  When patients come in to our Rockville office, within days rather than weeks after the start of the back pain, their treatment takes less time and works much faster.   Weeks are generally better than months, and months are better than years, and years are better than decades.  Although, our Rockville office has successfully treated patients who have had pain for decades, providing significant relief to their pains.

Sometimes patients are told by their primary care provider or even their physical therapist or chiropractor to wait and see if the pain will go away with time.  If you've been waiting on pain to go away, for days or decades and have a question if we can help, please give me a call.  If I think we can, we'd be happy to see you. If I think you're time would be better spent seeing a different kind of professional first, I'll tell you that too.

For treatment options, please visit www.rosachiropracticrockville.com. 

Chiropractic Treatment Better than Drugs for Neck Pain

Consider Chiropractic Treatment before you “Pop” another Pill for Your Neck Pain

A new study funded by the National Institute of Health, has found the best way to get rid of that troublesome neck pain is not to "pop" another pain medication. The study of over 272 patients found that chiropractic treatment is the best method in relieving neck pain available. The study found that patients treated by a chiropractor alone rated the highest in pain relief after a 12 week period compared to patients treated by exercise or drugs. In fact after a 12 week period those patients who exercised or used a chiropractor were over twice as likely pain free in comparison to patients who relied on medicine.

 

The Study Shows Chiropractic Treatment is the Most Effective Remedy for Neck Pain

The results reveal the necessity of chiropractic care when it comes to neck pain– 32 percent of patients treated by a chiropractor were pain free, compared to 30 percent of those who exercised and only 13 percent of those who took medication as treatment after a 12 week period. Dr. Lee Green, professor of family medicine at the University of Michigan says, “Neck pain is a mechanical problem, and it makes sense that mechanical treatment works better than a chemical one.”

 

To learn more about chiropractic treatment for neck pain visit www.rosachiropracticrockville.com.

Tony Thompson Selects Accessible Beltway Clinics’ Dr. Rick Rosa as Team Chiropractor for Heavy Weight Title Championship Fight with Klitschko

Dr. Rick Rosa Official Chiropractor and Recovery Specialist for Professional Boxer Tony Thompson

Dr. Rick Rosa of Accessible Beltway Clinics is the official Chiropractor and Recovery Specialist for Professional Boxer Tony Thompson. Tony Thompson is expected to compete in Berne, Switzerland on July 7th for the world heavyweight championship. In the competition, Tony “The Tiger” Thompson will rematch heavyweight champion Wladmir Klitschko.

Tony Thompson Klitschko's Toughest Fight Yet

Klitschko, the current world heavyweight champion speaks of his last match with Thompson as a tough one. "Thompson is a strong and difficult opponent fighting southpaw," Klitschko said. "He has a very good technique and gave me one of the toughest challenges in my career. Through his height it is a fight at eye level and I know that he has gained a lot of confidence through his winning streak.”

Thompson is excited and eager for the upcoming competition. "I have been waiting a long time for this rematch," Thompson said. "Last time I had (a knee) injury which I suffered in training. In Berne, I will complete what I missed out on four years ago. I will knock Klitschko out and take all his belts to the U.S."

To ensure full recovery— Dr. Rosa works with Thompson, creating an individualized treatment program, utilizing RecoveryDoc’s patented Six Pillars of Recovery. “I am honored to have been selected as the team chiropractor and recovery specialist. I will work to increase Tony’s endurance and performance in preparation for to fight. I have high expectation for Tony and look forward to be traveling with the team this July.” RecoveryDoc helps athlete’s recovery faster as well as increase performance levels.

RecoveryDoc Employs Six Pillars of Recovery Program on Professional Boxer Tony Thompson

RecoveryDoc’s Six Pillars of Recovery encompasses all aspects of recovery for injuries and training. The Six Pillars include; awareness of state, rest, play, nutrition, physical and psychological – ensuring professional athletes like Thompson, recovers faster and train harder.  Under the RecoveryDoc treatment program, athletes receive a personalized, all encompassing treatment plan based on specific needs.

Dr. Rosa’s recovery approach is unique and comprehensive. He has worked with professional athletes— decreasing projected healing time by up to 50 percent.

After recovery, RecoveryDoc athletes undergo an ongoing preventative program to thwart further injuries. Dr. Rosa will make sure Thompson not only recovers, but he is able to perform better and train harder in preparation for the upcoming fight.

At 40 years of age, Thompson awaits the upcoming heavyweight championship match with confidence. “I think once we have a heavyweight champion, [US boxing fans] will be a little more kinder to the American heavyweight fighters,” Thompson says. “Also I think American TV will come back out and watch American heavyweights again. We need a figure here and I’m looking to be that figure.”

RecoveryDoc will continue to work with Thompson and the team all the way through the Berne competition— ensuring he is fit and ready to snatch the world heavyweight boxing championship from the hands of Klitschko.

To learn more about Dr. Rosa and The Patented Six Pillars of Recovery treatment program visit RecoveryDoc. 

Pilot Chiropractic Study Shows Patients with Lower Back Pain Benefited from Chiropractic Care

Harvard Research David Eisenberg Showed Patients with Lower Back Pain Benefited Greatly from Chiropractic Care

A recent pilot study by noted Harvard Researcher David Eisenberg and others has shown that patients with lower back pain who had chiropractic and massage therapy added to their treatment plan benefited more than patients who only had conventional medical treatment.  The patients also had acupuncture, physical therapy and other treatments as needed.  The article is available FREE (for now) at the following link:  http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/acm.2011.0408

Chiropractic Care Greatly Reduced the Lower Back Pain of Patients who Participated in the Study

Patients in the wing of the study receiving chiropractic care had significantly less pain, significantly less worry, less pain and higher functional status. The study included people who did and who did not have sciatica (lower back pain with leg pain or leg symptoms associated with back pain).  

Rosa Chiropractic Rockville uses Chiropractic Manipulations to Treat Lower Back Pain

This article ads to a growing body of research showing benefit of chiropractic and other alternative medical approaches above and beyond that afforded by conventional medicine.  At Rosa Chiropractice of Rockville, we use chiropractic along with physical therapy and brief massage therapy approaches.  Advanced techniques we utilize include high powered laser therapy, myofascial release and other soft tissue techniques, ergonomic advice, stretching and exercise instruction and kinesiotape. We often do this in collaboration with patient's primary care doctors or orthopedic surgeon, based on patient preference and medical need. 

To learn more about treatment options for lower back pain visit www.rosachiropracticrockville.com.

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