When you hear good news you need to share it. We hear such great stories every week here in the clinic about how peopleâ??s lives are being changed and how they are getting their health back. It makes me want to tell everybody and share the joy and excitement. Now there is an easy way to do this. YouTube. I have begun posting patient testimonials online so that everyone can enjoy these success stories. It is just too good to keep quite about it.Dr. Payneâ??s patient Scott Emory tells his story

When you turn your neck or twist your back does your spine snap, grind and ratchet like a bicycle chain stuck in mid gear? That grating noise could mean something's out of alignment.

Your spine is made up of movable bones called vertebrae, each joined perfectly together like the links of a bicycle chain. If one or more of these joints become stuck and misaligned it can slowly wreak havoc on the mechanical integrity of your entire spine. The result -- pain, stiffness and premature arthritic changes.

Don't neglect the noises. Abnormal grinding (crepitus) of spinal joints may indicate early degenerative joint disease. Remember, unlike a bicycle chain, you can't replace spinal 'links' when they get damaged. Get your spine tuned up by a Chiropractor who is thoroughly trained in restoring the normal mechanics of your spine, and protect yourself from premature wear
and tear.

Call us today and get back in gear at 828-664-0004

This summer, be sure to get some sunshine. Sunshine is the body's natural way of getting Vitamin D. As you should know by now up to 80 percent of the population is D vitamin deficient. That deficiency has been linked to many of the chronic diseases that are plaguing people who live in the developed world such as: Crohn's disease, ADHD, MS, several types of cancer and other chronic diseases.

And I hope that you have heard the good news that it's all right to get sun and not worry about skin cancer. We have been misled now going on thirty years about sunlight and skin cancer. In fact scientists now they admit sunlight can prevent skin cancer. Now that does not mean go on out and burn yourself to a crisp. There is a difference between a healthy amount of exposure to the sun and turning oneself into an old leather boot. However, if you do get a burn, there are natural and effective ways to treat it.

There are also effective ways to reverse the damaging effects of too much sun. This article by Tony Isaacs highlights many useful remedies for wrinkles and the age-inducing effects to too much sun. He lists the following:

Supplements for Wrinkles and Healthy Skin

Some of the best supplements for healthy skin and wrinkle prevention are:

*Omega- 3 and other essential fatty acid supplements, such as krill oil and evening primrose oil.

*Alpha-Lipoic Acid

*DMAE

*Hyaluronic Acid

*Vitamins A, B2, B3, B6, B12, C and E

*The minerals selenium, copper and zinc

When I read that list I was astonished to realize that all of these ingredients are included in the Visalus Core Kit. The Core Kit is one of the products in our line of health, fitness and weight-loss kits. The "Core" Kit supports your lifestyle with a patented anti-aging and energy formula, balanced nutrition, and hydration and energy without the jitters. The program is founded on keeping your nutrition in balance with one shake per day, to help your body fuel itself with lean protein, digestive enzymes, fiber, calcium, and prebiotics to support your body's normal regularity.

                 Combine that with our comprehensive Vi-Pak, for sound nutritional support from head to toe, and patent-pending Neuro Smart Energy drink mix, to support healthy brain function and keep you sharp. No other system can compete to support your optimal physical and youthful health! An assortment of Health Flavors is also included, to add flavor variety, and added health benefits to your shake.

                Now I understand why my patients who have been on these kits start not only feeling better and trimmer but also they start looking better. One of my patients who is just 80 years old is so happy about the way her skin feels now. She used to suffer so much from dry skin on her upper arms that she was embarrassed to have anyone touch her there. Now she says it feels like babys skin. That is because just about everything in that list of supplements is in the kit plus more besides.

              So go out, get some sun and enjoy yourself this summer. But if you skin has suffered from too much sun exposure remember that the Visalus Core Kit has everything you need to start feeding you skin from within and looking better. And if you want to lose weight or gain lean muscle and just feel better check out our Visalus web page today.

This is either good news to you or one more thing to feel bad about. For a while now the old indicator of obesity, the Body Mass Index or BMI, has been questioned as to its value for estimating a person's risk of serious health problems due to overweight.  BMI is a ratio of height to weight and can be easily found by entering your height and weight into this calculator (http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/). If one is obese according to their BMI, then this is said to be an indicator of how much at risk that person is for other health problems like, diabetes, heart-attack or other maladies.

Now, according to this article on Dr. Mercola's web site there is a new measurement that is a more accurate predictor of one's risk.  It is called the "Saggital Abdominal Diameter" or SAD for short. That is the measurement from front to back of one's abdomen taken halfway between the ribs and pelvis. It takes a large caliper to take an accurate measurement of this diameter, but it is said to give a more accurate risk assessment.

Methods of risk assessment that evaluate belly fat are more accurate because the belly fat is the fat that is hardest to lose and most indicative of risky health conditions. Dr. Mercola's article quotes a Vital Votes, reader named Joshua, from Vista, California, who points out the following:

"The midsection has  most of the receptor sites for cortisol in the body. That is why most  americans living the crappy lifestyles that they live and eating the  crappy foods are becoming belly obese.

When cortisol goes  up from chronic stress, insulin goes up as well. At that point, insulin  unlocks the door so fat can enter and be stored. So to make a long story  short, most Americans that have belly fat, the pear shape look or spare  tire look are most likely insulin resistant and have cortisol  dysfunctions as well."

Because the amount of belly fat is actually the best risk indicator, the easiest test to perform is to measure the waist around the middle from back to front straight across to the belly button. If you measure greater than 35 inches for a woman or 40 inches for a man you are at risk.

Happily, even a small weight decrease of 5 to 10 percent will decrease one's risk of developing these problems associated with obesity. We can now help you do that and more with our new Visalus program. <http://familychiro.bodybyvi.com>

Call the clinic for a sample or better yet come to the next Challenge Party to taste how easy it is to get in the shape that you have dreamed of. Challenge yourself for 90 days and transform yourself. Call today 828-664-0004.

The Health Ranger reporting on a new study conducted by scientists at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha says that people ought to be taking 4000 to 8000 IU’s of vitamin D.

“We found that daily intakes of vitamin D by adults in the range of 4,000 to 8,000 IU [international units] are needed to maintain blood levels of vitamin D metabolites in the range needed to reduce by about half the risk of several diseases — breast cancer, colon cancer, multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes,” said Dr. Cedric Garland.

Three thousand people participated in the study and they were already taking D supplements. Nevertheless, 90 percent of those tested were deficient. Other studies show that at least 70 percent of the general population are deficient.

This may explain the prevalence of so many chronic illnesses in this country. The following illnesses have been linked to vitamin D deficiency:

• osteoporosis
• heart disease
• hypertension
• autoimmune diseases
• 17 different cancers
• depression
• chronic fatigue
• chronic pain

Fortunately, our clinic has a very easy, affordable solution. Biotics Research Corp. produces Bio-D-mulsion Forte in easy to take, easy to digest drops.   Two to three drops per day will give you 4 to 6,000 IU’s of vitamin D and soon get your body the nutrient level it needs to protect you from the effects of this deficiency syndrome. This D3 is delivered to the body as a micro-emulsion. Therefore the body is able to digest it immediately. People who have liver or gall bladder problems have difficulty digesting fats. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin which is why some people are deficient even if they are taking a D supplement.

We are still months away from those sunny free-vitamin-D-days of summer. Call today and come in to see if you might need this supplement. Start giving your body the tools it needs to have vibrant health. Give yourself the best chance you can get to avoid or even reverse many devastating diseases that are associated with vitamin D deficiency.

The NRG Laser Standard-of-Care

Wellness System Laser Enhanced Stress Reduction Therapy

The Future of Wellness.

What is Stress?

Stress in humans results from interactions between persons and their environment that are perceived as straining or exceeding their adaptive capacities and threatening their well-being.

What is a Stressor?

A stressor is any biological, chemical, emotional or physical substance or factor that can cause temporary or permanent harm.

Is stress weighing you down?

Internal and external stressors have been Scientifically Proven to contribute to many symptoms and illnesses including:

• • Allergies
• • Frequent Colds
• • Headaches/Migraines
• • Digestive issues (IBS/acid reflux)
• • Skin Irritations (psoriasis/eczema)
• • Depression
• • Anxiety
• • Sleep Disorders
• • Dependencies (smoking/alcohol)
• • Weight Gain/Weight Loss
• • Arthritis
• • Heart and Organ Disease
• • and much more!

Common Stressors

Examples of common stressors can include:

• • Emotional (marriage, death, work)
• • Chemical (cigarette smoke, toxins)
• • Environmental (hayfever, grass, food)
• • Biological (cats, dust mites)

What is NRG?

The NRG Nano Standard of Care Wellness System is both an assessment and therapeutic tool used by practitioners to:

• •  identify those substances causing stress on the body (stressors);
• •  correct your body’s response so that future exposure to those substances no longer cause a stress response

How does it work?

The NRG System is based upon Bio-Electric (Frequency) Medicine principles that state that ALL substances, living or otherwise, possess a unique, measurable energetic frequency.

The NRG’s FDA-Cleared BioFeedback System emits frequencies that are representative of these substances and records the body’s stress responses toward these frequencies. There are over 160,000 frequencies (stressors) stored in the NRG proprietary database.

As baseline parameters have been scientifically established for the response toward each frequency, any reading that falls outside of these parameters indicates that the representative substance may be creating undue stress and possibly contributing toward health issues and symptoms that are currently being experienced.

The NRG System provides the patient and practitioner with a report of findings indicating:

• -          the substances and groups identified
• -          the level of severity for each item
• -          whether it is contributing toward a chronic or acute condition

The NRG Corrective Laser

The NRG Therapy utilizes the NRG Corrective Laser to transmit a series of frequencies that are developed as a result of the biofeedback test, and unique to each individual.  These frequencies are transmitted via a laser light (similar to a laser pointer) to various meridian points on the body.

NRG Therapy

By transferring these frequencies into the body, the NRG or Neurological Response Generating therapy recalibrates the body’s response so that future exposure to the corresponding substances now allows the biofeedback measurements (and the body’s reactions) to fall within the acceptable parameters. The immune system no longer feels overburdened or stressed by the stressors.

Safe and Effective

The NRG Nano is safe and effective for adults and children of all ages.

The therapy is non-invasive, painless, contains no needles, shots, medication or supplements.

What does standard-of-care mean?

Standard-of-Care means that the NRG Nano system can benefit every patient whether it is used to address current health issue or used as a preventative means to maintain optimal health.

How can it help everyone?

Because stress affects EVERYONE.

The Free NRG 100-Point Immune System Inspection

This Inspection takes 10-12 minutes and provides a complete report of findings indicating the items (stressors), in order of severity and identified as acute or chronic problems, that are most likely contributing to the patient health condition.

How many visits are needed?

• •       Improvement generally seen after 1^st visit
• •       Typical patient has between 3-6 visits
• •       Patient should return every 3 months for preventative care by receiving a Free 100-Point Inspection.

How long do the sessions take?

• •       100 Point Inspections take 10-12 minutes
• •       NRG Therapy Sessions take approximately 10 minutes

What is the cost of treatment?

• •       100-Point Inspection are FREE
• •       Laser Sessions from $65 to $85.

Will I see improvement?

• •       Symptoms often diminish after first or second visit.
• •       Results vary depending on individual’s overall health and the immune system of each patient.
• •       Resolution of stress related symptoms can be dramatic.

There are many research articles being published about the effectiveness of vitamin D therapy. Vitamin D deficiency is a real problem in this country and is linked to many chronic diseases. Ironically, vitamin D is free. The best source is from sunshine falling on your skin. But, ask yourself how much sun did you actually get yesterday or the day before? If you don't get 20 to 30 minutes a day of midday sunshine you are probably D-deficient. As we go into Fall and Winter we will get less and less of this naturally produced vitamin and therefore supplementation is a paramount requirement for good health and for warding off colds and flu.

Web MD reports about the following linked study that, "Vitamin D may reduce the incidence and severity of influenza and other infections of the upper respiratory tract, new research indicates."

In this linked study, according to a Reuters Health report, "people taking vitamin D were three times less likely to report cold and flu symptoms."

La Chica Organica (you gotta love that name) blogs that a Japanese study shows vitamin D therapy to be Vitamin D may reduce the incidence and severity of influenza and other infections of the upper respiratory tract, new research indicates. It also shows that it is 800 times more effective than the flu shot and without all the toxic additives that come with vaccines.

According to the Vitamin D Council "Current research has implicated vitamin D deficiency as a major factor in the pathology of at least 17 varieties of cancer as well as heart disease, stroke, hypertension, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, depression, chronic pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, muscle wasting, birth defects, periodontal disease, and more."

The Vitamin D Council web site offers a lot of good information about vitamin D and the health effects of having too little. Here are some of their recommendations:
We have a very good source of vitamin D from Biotics Research Corp. It is in the form of drops. One drop on the tongue will supply 2000 IU's of D3 which makes it very convenient and one bottle will last quite a while. The cost is $19.00. We will also be offering convenient home test kits that will enable you to monitor your D levels for optimum wellness.

This is a very serious issue. Take some time to study these links and let me know how we can help you.

That means that it is time again to urge everyone to use good judgment and get informed before you consent to useless or even harmful medical procedures that have no evidence of being effective or harmless. This year be especially wise. If you avoided the much ballyhooed H1N1 Swine flu vaccination last year, you may not realize that it has been added to this year's flu cocktail.Yes, it's in there. Last year so many people very wisely opted out of getting it that the Federal Government ended up destroying 125 million doses of unused vaccine. Because of the phony world-wide flu pandemic that was invented by the WHO (World Health Organization) of the UN the US Government used your tax money to buy 250 million doses. So Big Pharma got to unload all that vaccine on Uncle Sap. They made money and we were left holding the bag for something most of us did not even want.

So, before heading down to the local at least read the following article and then decide:

Study results show influenza vaccines are nearly worthless

Now here comes the interesting part: Even though nearly half the studies were funded by the vaccine industry itself, the study results show that in most circumstances, influenza vaccines are virtually worthless: