Grand Strand Health Wellness - January 2021

Grand Strand Health Wellness - January 2021

January 2021

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THESE ‘FACTS’ ABOUT HEALTH CARE AND CHIROPRACTIC

Are Only True on Opposite Day Some of the advice you commonly hear about health care, and chiropractic in particular, is unfortunately only true on Opposite Day (which is actually a real holiday on Jan. 25). Any other day of the year, much of the advice we hear about our health care

‘CHIROPRACTIC CARE IS DANGEROUS.’

A lot of chiropractic care is rooted in the neck and spine — two very sensitive parts of the body. For that reason, many people are skeptical of chiropractic care and believe it could

is no more than myths and misconceptions. So, in observance of Opposite Day, I thought I would share some of the most common misconceptions I hear at the office. ‘HEAT IS BETTER THAN ICE FOR HELPING INJURIES HEAL.’ Many of the injuries we treat at Grand Strand Health and Wellness are related to inflammation. Increased blood flow to a certain area of the body causes increased inflammation, which, in turn, leads to increased pressure on your joints and nerves. When you apply ice to the injured area, it slows blood flow and decreases inflammation. Heat does the opposite, speeding up blood flow and increasing inflammation.

do more harm than good. However, chiropractic can actually be less dangerous than the side effects of surgery and pain medications. The average malpractice premiums for chiropractors are mere pennies compared to those of other medical professionals.

CHIROPRACTIC CARE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN.’

While some people may be willing to concede that chiropractic is far less risky than some other common medical treatments, they might still not believe it’s safe for children. However, not only is it completely safe for children of all ages, it can also help their growth and development. I adjusted all my children right after they were born, and Dr. Crilley and Dr Luis did the same for their kids, adjusting their spines within hours after birth. While myths about holistic medical care in general, and chiropractic specifically, abound, the truth is that it is an extremely safe and effective form of medical treatment that helps people lead better, healthier lives every day. That’s why, even after 125 years, chiropractic has been the chosen form of health care for millions of people nationwide, and this is why you shouldn’t ever worry when you come into Grand Strand Health and Wellness for an appointment. –Dr. Chris Garner

While heat may be good for muscular injuries (after first using ice to decrease inflammation), when it comes to joints and nerves, heat can cause joints to swell, putting pressure on nerves and causing pain. So, we usually recommend that our patients ice for 20 minutes, three times a day, when they’re dealing with joint injuries.

‘NO PAIN, NO GAIN.’

Beyond typical soreness that can be alleviated by stretching your muscles, you should listen to your body when it tells you to stop moving something. Any pain that you can tell isn’t just soreness, or any numbness or tingling, should give you reason to pick up the phone and give our office a call.

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CELEBRATING JIM AND DOTTIE PALMER

Grand Strand’s Patient of the Month

This month proved a rare occasion when selecting our patient of the month — because we couldn’t select just one! In this edition, we would like to spotlight Dottie and Jim Palmer, who have been coming to our office for adjustments for over five years now. They’re an incredibly caring, thoughtful, and outgoing couple, and we at Grand Strand Health and Wellness look forward to their visits to our office. Like many of our patients, Dottie and Jim have a passion for health, and they understand how important good spinal health is for their overall health. They’re not afraid to share their experience with us in front of live audiences at our events because they care deeply about their friends and their communities. They know that by coming to our office, we can help anyone enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle. Jim and Dottie are perfect embodiments of the kind of active lifestyle that good chiropractic care can get you. Having initially moved to the Conway area from Arizona just over five years ago, they love to travel around the country and see new places in their camper. Dottie can tell you all the best vacation spots in Arizona, so if you’re ever headed that way, we’ll let you know of some of her suggestions! They love to share stories of their adventures with us, their friends, and anyone who wants to listen. When they’re not traveling anywhere and everywhere

in the United States, they’re probably spending time with their children and grandchildren, who live in the area as well.

We’re so happy to help the Palmers — and all of our patients, for that matter — lead lives in which they can enjoy all sorts of people, places, and experiences this world has to offer. We look forward to hearing about their next camping trip!

By the ‘Beet ’ of Your Heart

There’s an epidemic sweeping the United States, and, no, we aren’t talking about a virus. High blood pressure (aka hypertension) is a huge problem in America. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly 45% of adults are living with high blood pressure, which can lead to numerous other problems if not treated, including heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Because of the extent of the problem, researchers have been searching for possible solutions. Many medications help reduce high blood pressure, and exercise also helps, but some studies are providing evidence of another solution you may not have heard of: beet juice. One major study published in the February 2015 issue of Hypertension looked into the effectiveness of beet juice in lowering elevated blood pressure. Going into the study,

researchers knew beets were high in nitrates, which are converted into nitric oxide when digested. When nitric oxide enters your bloodstream, it relaxes and widens blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure. In the 2015 study, researchers monitored subjects who drank a cup of beet juice. They saw the subjects’ systolic blood pressure drop by an average of 7.7 points and their diastolic blood pressure drop by an average of 2.4 points. On top of that, the study also found that beet juice is relatively quick in lowering blood pressure. It does so within a matter of hours, which is a lot faster than a lot of common blood pressure medications, like Lisinopril. (Though Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, works very differently than beet juice.) If you suffer from high blood pressure, should you incorporate beet juice into your daily diet? It may be worth considering, but before you do, consult with your primary health care provider, especially if you’re already taking blood pressure medication.

You don’t want to consume anything that will impact your blood pressure further without professional guidance. If your blood pressure is moderately or occasionally high, beet juice may be a way to normalize it without medication. If you decide to drink beet juice, keep two things in mind: It will turn your feces and urine red — this is called beeturia and is perfectly normal — and it can stain your teeth over time. Always drink it with a straw and rinse your mouth afterward!

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Dr. Chris Garner

Grand Strand’s Team Owner of the Month

To kick off the new year, we thought it would be a great opportunity to shine the spotlight on our CEO, Dr. Chris Garner. And before you ask yourself, no, Dr. Garner did not write this article! As a team, we wanted to show him our appreciation after over a year of appreciating us in this newsletter! Since starting Grand Strand Health and Wellness 13 years ago, Dr. Garner has embodied our mission statement as a doctor, a team owner, and a leader. He is willing to invest tremendous resources in the clinic to accomplish our mission, doing so most recently when he began work getting our new office space built. He is always searching for the best possible ways to serve our patients and implementing them in the office, such as when he added the active therapy option to our methods of care.

Dr. Garner is incredibly passionate about your health. He truly believes that

family as well as the families of his patients. He and his beautiful wife, Shelby, live in the Myrtle Beach area with their three sons and daughter. Their entire family

everyone deserves to live their happiest, healthiest life, and he wants to help them do that. When he treats you or speaks to you, you can tell how caring and giving he really is. All of us on his team consider it an honor to work at Grand Strand Health and Wellness with him as our leader.

is very active, and Dr. Garner often spends his weekends at various sporting events or theatrical productions, watching his kids and cheering them on.

All of us team owners at Grand Strand Health and Wellness want to thank Dr. Garner for all his dedication and hard work to make us the premiere wellness clinic in South Carolina. We are blessed to serve alongside him as we work to change lives in our community.

Dr. Garner is very family oriented, and he cares deeply about his own

Client Success “I had nerve damage from a lower back injury (due to a car accident) in both of my feet. It was recommended that I try the foot treatment (cold laser therapy and rebuilder) to see if it would alleviate some of the pain when I came to Grand Strand Health & Wellness. I am so impressed with the excellent results I am feeling. In four weeks, after 10 treatments from Rachael, my feet are almost pain free, which is amazing since I’ve lived with the pain for over 20 years. I will be recommending this service to everyone seeking relief from joint pain.”

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–Noreen Gordon

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Inside This Issue Common Misconceptions About Chiropractic 1

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Grand Strand’s Patient of the Month: Jim and Dottie Palmer

Can Beet Juice Lower Your Blood Pressure?

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Team Owner of the Month: Dr. Chris Garner

Client Success

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Make Resolutions Easier With Fitness Challenges

ARE YOU UP FOR A CHALLENGE?

Everyone’s done it. We’ve rung in the new year on the promise that this is our year to get healthy. We’re going to finally lose the weight, eat healthier, and feel better than ever. Sadly, many of us fail at this endeavor every single year . Let’s make 2021 different! Work toward your wellness goals by trying monthly challenges. These challenges allow you to focus on one area of your wellness each month, which will ultimately ensure you create sustainable habits. Here are three challenges to get you started! JANUARY: STEP UP Getting extra steps in during the day is the quickest way to introduce more activity into your life. Start easy and just track your regular steps for one week. Then, set a goal to get 1,000 more steps than that in the following week and build from there. Keep going until you’re regularly hitting a number that is at least 5,000 steps beyond your baseline! (If you don’t have an Apple Watch, Fitbit, or other fitness tracking device, find an old-fashioned pedometer and get to work!) FEBRUARY: DRINK UP Tracking your water intake and challenging yourself to drink more can help you feel more energized and make progress on your other goals. Start by calculating how much water you need to consume. Experts suggest taking your body

weight, dividing it by two, and drinking that many ounces of water each day. (For example, a person who weighs 150 pounds should drink 75 ounces of water.) Can you drink that much water each day for 30

days? If not, drink more each day throughout the month until you reach your goal. Give it a shot. We guarantee you’ll have more energy!

MARCH: BULK UP Choose one area of your body to focus on this month. Want to improve your arm strength? Work your way up from five to 50 pushups throughout the month. Follow the same formula with squats if you want to focus on your legs. Or, try planking to strengthen your core. Start the month by holding the plank for 30 seconds and work your way up to 2–3 minutes! As you progress in each challenge, you’ll notice significant improvement. For the best results, rest whatever area of your body you’re focusing on during your regular exercise routine. (That’s how muscle grows!)

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