The doctor and staff of Cedar Chiropractic Center believe proper nutrition and diet play an essential part in the maintenance of optimum health. Chiropractic physicians are trained to understand the relationship between diet and disease.

Dr. Mark has taken advanced nutritional courses in order to help his patients receive "holistic" total body health care. Therefore, Dr. Mark is very qualified to make specific dietary recommendations to assist you in overcoming your illness and improving your health and well being. He has also put together a weight loss program that is not only effective but also healthy.

THINGS TO AVOID:

• Smoking
• Alcohol
• Caffeine
• Fried or greasy foods
• Over-eating
• Food that is excessively processed
• Refined foods (sugar), salt and too many spices

INCREASE INTAKE OF:

• Fruits and vegetables. Microwave or steam vegetables.
• Breads and cereals. Whole grains such as whole wheat, brown rice, barley, oats and rye.
• Lean cuts of red meat. Trim excess fat.
• Fish and poultry.
• Skim milk or low fat dairy products.
• Beans and nuts (high in protein).
• Water.

SUPPLEMENTING YOUR DIET:

Many people need to supplement their diets with vitamins and minerals due to poor dietary intake, or due to particular medical conditions. The following are some conditions, which may require supplementation.

• Any major trauma or disease.
• Diets designed for weight loss.
• Alcoholism
• A history of poor dietary habits.
• Use of oral contraceptives.
• Pregnant women and women who breastfeed.
• Drug therapy, which may interfere with absorption of nutrients.

Be sure to ask your chiropractor about your particular nutritional needs.