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In The Villages, FL chiropractor recommends best mattress

Tempur Pedic Mattresses

Legacy Clinic is now a special wholesale location for Tempur-Pedic

If you’re in need of a new mattress or you’ve been wanting to try a Tempur-Pedic but worried about the price, Legacy Clinic can now help!

On average, we spend about a third of our lives trying to recharge our batteries. Having a good mattress can make all the difference in the world. Tempur-Pedic offers several varieties of mattresses to suit every need. They comform to your body to keep your spine in proper alignment and can reduce back pain drastically. While many foam mattresses tend to get hot during the night, Tempur-Pedic has designed theirs to stay cool which helps to reduce the need to toss and turn trying to find a cool spot again and again.

Aside from the health benefits, Tempur-Pedic has been awarded top marks in both customer satisfaction and mattress satisfaction by JD Power for several years. There are many things in this life that are not worth spending extra on for a certain brand, but something you’ll be spending a third of your life on certainly is. Now… Legacy Clinic can help reduce your costs on that as well!

If you would like to find out more about special pricing, or ordering, contact us at:

info@legacyclinic.org

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Acupuncture Stress Relief

Stress

Acupuncture has been proven to have numerous benefits, but one of them is the reduction of stress. 

Stress is the number one reason that patients seek acupuncture treatment. It affects almost every system in our bodies and can affect the health of major organs as well as our circulatory systems. Stress can cause weight gain which could lead to limited activity and then to depression. Stress could very well be considered an epidemic as almost 77% of people said they could feel the physical effects of stress on their bodies.

But what can be done about it? We all have stress in or lives right? Even retirement can be stressful! Stress can be treated and managed. One way to help alleviate the tension from life is through acupuncture. By reducing the hormones which cause stress, acupuncture can moderate mood, reduce anxiety and promote overall feelings of happiness.

The science is there. Reuters Health reported on a study from the University of York in the U.K. The study had 755 people with moderate to severe depression. The study concluded that acupuncture and counseling (or both) were effective in reducing depression. The average number when the participants started (on a scale of 27) was 16. When the study finished, the average had fallen to 9 for acupuncture and 11 for counseling. Not only were the effects noticeable, they also lasted up to three months after the conculsion of the study. To read more, please follow this link Acupuncture For Stress And Depression

Stress reduction is just one of the many benfeits of acupuncture. If you would like to find out more about this method or have any questions, contact us today!

Phone: 352-259-0024

Email: info@legacyclinic.org

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Mango Salsa Recipe

Mango Salsa Recipe

This recipe is a sweet treat that can be used as a topping for chiken or burgers and can also be used as a helathier dip.

You will need:

2-3 ripe mangos, diced

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1/2 cup of chopped red onion

1 jalapeno, minced

1 lime or lime juice concentrate

1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped

To make:

In a large bowl, combine the mangos, bell pepper, onion, jalapeno and cilantro. squeeze the juice of one lime into the bowl and mix well. You can add salt to taste if needed. Let the salsa sit for at least 10 minutes for the best results.

Enjoy!!

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B12 injections in The Villages, FL

Injection Therapy

Vitamin B12 is a surprisingly necessary vitamin.

Vitamin B12 has so many positive effects on the body that we would never even think of. For instance, it is crucial in developing new red blood cells and preventing anemia. It also supports the normal function of your nerve cells and is needed for DNA synthesis. That’s a lot to ask of a vitamin, but it does much more!

B12 also…

  • Helps prevent major birth defects
  • Supports bone health and may prevent osteoporosis
  • Reduces risk of macular degeneration
  • May improve mood and symptoms of depression
  • Prevents the loss of neurons, benefitting your brain
  • May give you an energy boost
  • Could improve heart health
  • Supports healthy hair, skin and nails

Is there anything else you could ask for? We didn’t think so either. Unfortunately, studies have shown that about 6% of the people in the US are deficient in this vitamin and around 20% are borderline low. Think about all this vitamin does and then think of what happens when you don’t have enough.

So what can you do if you think you might be low or defeicient? Well, luckily, we have options. B12 is now offered in injectable form so that your body can get the most use out of it. While B12 has shown no signs of danger from overuse, you should consult with your physician if you have any concerns.

B12 can not be made naturally by our bodies. It is only found in animal products, therefore those on a strict vegan diet nay be low even with certain foods being fortified with the vitamin. Other reasons include: bariatric surgery or bowel resection, age, those with GI diseases such as Crohn’s and Celiac, people taking Metformin to control their blood sugar and thos taking proton pump inhibitors (Prevacid, Prilosec, etc) for chronic heartburn.

If you would like more infformation, contact us today at:

Phone (352) 259-0024

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Natural Allergy Shots

Engystol

Allergies can be annoying and for some, they can be downright awful. But what can you do? Mold won’t stop growing and pollen will always be around. We have been relying on allergy medicines for some time now. Products such as Flonase, Zyrtec and Claritin go flying off the shelves during allergy season. The question is: are they helping you or hurting you?

As some of you are already aware, Zyrtec was recently pulled from the shelves for containing products that may cause cancer. This begs the question of what the other popular brands may be doing to our bodies. So must we simply suffer the runny noses, itchy skin, and watery eyes that come with the warm weather? Not anymore.

Engystol is a completely natural treatment for allergies that has no side effects. In addition, it also boosts your immune system helping reduce the length of colds and flu viruses. Patients have already said that their noses stopped running after only ten minutes and some have called it a miracle. There is never a bad time to get your shot of Engystol. Call or email today to find out more information!

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How To Lose Weight

Weight Loss the villages
weight loss in the villages

Losing weight is challenging for most people. This is why it is so important to start off on the right foot.

Dr. Chris Kessler has been helping his patients lose significant amounts of weight for a long time and the results are nothing short of amazing! What could be better than that? The patients KEEP the weight off! We’ve all heard of yo-yo dieting and we’ve all heard the stories about losing weight on a fad diet only to regain it as soon as you resumed your normal diet. The truth is that these large weight fluxuations can actually do a lot of harm to your body.

Aside form the results, the best part of this program is that its monitored by a doctor so you know that you are losing weight safely and not using harsh chemicals. Dr. Chris will tailor a plan specific to your goals and dietary needs which allows you to not only lose weight, but improve your overall health as well. Carrying extra weight around is known to cause a multitude of different health issues ranging from inflammation to heart conditions and everywhere in between. The good news is that it is NEVER too late to begin.

If you’ve tried other programs that haven’t worked or maybe you’re simply skeptical of weight loss programs in general, this is the best time to ask any questions you may have and find out for yourself if this program is a fit for you. Dr. Chris will be hosting a free seminar to explain his program as well as revealing some of the secrets he has learned to lose weight. Join us on Tuesday, October 22nd at 1:00pm. He will be hosting the seminar at Legacy Clinic and spaces are limited so please call or email today to reserve your spot!

Phone: (352) 259-0024

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Chiropractic is 124 Years Old Today!

Happy Birthday

And doesn’t look a day over 80!!!

September 18th, 1895: The Greatest Day in American Heath Care, EVER!

September 18th is Chiropractic’s birthday.  The only healthcare model exclusively developed in the United States of America, has always presented a change from the status quo.  In direct competition with drug companies and the Medical Model, it came into this world as an unwanted model of healthcare from the AMA, medical doctors and drug companies.

In fact, the AMA, in a Supreme Court decision in 1989, admitted to using negative propaganda, and slander about the effectiveness, safety and training of chiropractors.  The AMA also admitted to have a Committee within the organization whose sole purpose was to influence the decision of medical doctors to not to refer to chiropractors and to carry out this slander.   After reviewing all the facts, clinical trials, safety records, and training the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Chiropractic and mandated the Medical doctors and the AMA start referring to Chiropractors, and to have an open door policy.  After 10 years of practice, I’m still waiting for that door.

So, with all this negative publicity, and with the most powerful industry against chiropractic, how did it survive now to be the most frequented health care profession in our country?

Chiropractic’s incredibly safe record (chiropractic malpractice is about the cost of car insurance compared to six figure malpractice for the same coverage for medical doctors) and undeniable results has contributed to the amazing growth people being adjusted since 1895.

Recently, the medical journal: JMPT published a study that analyzed data from health comparisons between those who utilize a wellness oriented chiropractor as their Primary Care Physician and those who’s PCP practice a conventional Medical Model.  Here are the findings:

Chiropractic/wellness patients had 60.2% fewer hospital admissions, 59% less days hospitalized, 62% less outpatient surgeries, and 85% less pharmaceutical costs (AMAZING!).

The same journal published the findings of 311 chiropractic patients, ages 65 and older, who had received “maintenance chiropractic care” for five or longer.  What they found when they compared with citizens their own age:

  • Chiropractic patients spent only 31% of the national average for health care
  • They had 50% less medical provider visits
  • Their health habits were radically better than overall population
  • They had far less cigarette consumption
  • 5% believed that care to be considerably and extremely valuable

Another recent study in the medical journal: Spine, 2007:32 states: Spinal problems reduce quality of life, decrease mobility, lower longevity (lifespan) and increase the risk of coronary artery disease.

124 years after its birth, the unwanted model of health care is radically improving lives, transforming the way people live, saving lives, and adding years to life.

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Paleo Breakfast Recipe

Paleo Dish

This recipe is healthy and delicious. Its like finding ice on the equator!

INGREDIENTS

3 breakfast sausage patties

1 avocado, mashed

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

3 large eggs

chives, for garnish

Hot sauce, if desired

 

DIRECTIONS
  1. Heat breakfast sausage according to instructions on box.
  2. Mash avocado onto breakfast sausage and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Spray a medium skillet over medium heat with cooking spray, then spray the inside of a mason jar lid. Place mason jar lid in center of skillet and crack an egg inside. Season with salt and pepper and let cook 3 minutes until whites are set, then remove lid and continue cooking.
  4. Place egg on top of mashed avocado. Garnish with chives and drizzle with your favorite hot sauce.
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Pelvic Strength Exercises

Pelvic Exercises

Pelvis Strengthening Exercises

 

Beginner:

 

Squat:

  1. Start with your feet approximately shoulder/hip width apart, toes slightly pointed outwards.
  2. Keeping your abdominals and core tight, sit your butt backwards as though you are sitting in a small chair behind you.
  3. Once your hips are just below your knees, use your glutes to push yourself up to the standing position. This is one rep.
  4. Keep knees over your ankles, do not allow them to track over. Keep weight over your heels, no weight over the toes.

Repeat 10x, 2x/ day

Clam shells:

 

  1. Start lying on the floor on one side with your legs bent at around 90 degrees at the knees. Angle your thighs from your body at around 135 degrees. Shoulders, hips, and feet stay in alignment.
  2. Keeping your hips stacked vertically on top of each other, hinge at the hip to bring the knee of your top leg up, opening your legs like a clamshell.
  3. Keep the heels touching each other, and squeeze the glutes to drive the movement. It’s very important not to let your pelvis roll backwards as you raise your upper leg.
  4. Use your free arm and place your hand on your upper glutes, so you can feel the glute muscles working throughout the exercise. This kind of ‘palpating’ for muscles working can actually increase the amount of muscle recruitment and activation.

Repeat 10x, 2x/ day

Pelvis Strengthening Exercises

 

Intermediate:

 

Lunges:

 

  1. Start standing upright with feet together, and core muscles engaged.
  2. Keeping the left leg straight the whole time, take a large step out to the side with your right leg, bending at the knee.
  3. Sit your hips back and push your butt out behind you as your right knee bends, as if you were sitting in a chair.
  4. Pushing through your right heel, drive up as you engage your glutes to push up out of the lunge and return to the starting position. This is one rep.
  5. Repeat on the same side, or alternate sides (your preference) for the desired number of sets and reps.

10x, 2x/day

Side Lunge:

 

  1. Start standing upright with feet together, and core muscles engaged.
  2. Keeping the left leg straight the whole time, take a large step out to the side with your right leg, bending at the knee.
  3. Sit your hips back and push your butt out behind you as your right knee bends, as if you were sitting in a chair.
  4. Pushing through your right heel, drive up as you engage your glutes to push up out of the lunge and return to the starting position. This is one rep.

10x, 2x/day

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pelvis Strengthening Exercises

Advanced

Bridge:

1.    Start lying on your back on the floor, with your knees bent and your feet flat at shoulder with apart about a foot or so away from your butt.

2.    With your knees apart and without actually moving them, imagine squeezing an imaginary ball between your knees. Hold this for the entire exercise, as this can help activate your glutes.

3.    Clench your butt cheeks tightly together, and squeeze hard for the whole exercise.

4.    Keeping your core tight, drive strongly through the heels of your feet to drive your hips up in the air.

5.    Lower back down to the starting position, and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

10x, 2x/day
Bird/ Dog

1.    Begin on all fours with your hands directly underneath your shoulders and knees directly below hips.

2.    Engaging your core, bring the spine into a neutral position (straight back – neither arched, nor hunched over).

3.    With control, raise your right arm straight out in front of you, and at the same time, extend you left leg out straight behind you.

4.    Hold at the top of the motion and give you glutes a little squeeze to get your leg as high as it will go.

5.    Lower back to the starting position, and repeat with the opposite leg and arm.

10x, 2x/ day
Fire Hydrant

1.       Engage your core muscles so that your spine is in a neutral position, neither arched or hunched excessively.

2.       Keeping the right leg bent 90 degrees at the knee, rotate at the hip in order to lift your outer right thigh up in an arcing motion out to the right side of your body. You want to aim to get your thigh parallel with the ground (out at 90 degrees to your supporting left leg), however, this can require some flexibility.

3.               Most people have a limited range of motion in their hip joints, so this is not only a great hip-opener and mobility exercise, it also works the butt and core stabilizing muscles.

4.               Squeeze the glutes to hold your leg in the cocked position for 1 second or more, and then lower back down.

5.               Repeat with the other leg.

10x, 2x/ day

Resisted Knee Raise

1.       Secure the ankle strap around your active ankle and stand 3 to 4 feet away from the door with your back to the door.

2.       Position your body with your active leg back and far enough away from the door so that the band(s) are starting to stretch.

3.       Keep your back straight, chest up, head straight and stomach tight.

4.       Bring your active leg up and forward until your knee is at hip height.

10x, 2x/ day
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Weekend Massages Available

Massage Therapy

Weekend Massages Available

Finding time for yourself is often hard to do, but its also the best thing you can do. We know that that many people lead active and busy lives and sometimes 5 days just aren’t enough. That’s why we are happy to offer massage appointments on both weekdays and weekends. You don’t need to stress in order to relax!

Massages In The VillagesStress is known to be a cause of many physical and mental health issues. Spending some time with one of our highly trained massage therapists can relax the stress away, relieve tension on tight muscles and promote overall health. The benefits are amazing and now you can take advantage of these benefits on the weekends too!

Here is a list of just some of the perks of massage:

  • Reduced muscle tension
  • Improved circulation
  • Stimulation of lymphatic system
  • Reduction of stress hormones
  • Relaxation
  • Eases depression
  • Increased joint mobility and flexibility
  • Improved skin tone
  • Improved recovery of soft tissue injuries
  • It helps to manage headaches
  • It counteracts all the sitting we do
  • Eases muscle pain
  • Eases anxiety

There are too many perks to name here but if would like to read more about the amazing effects that massage therapy can have… click here

For more information or to schedule one of our weekend massages, contact us by phone at 352-259-0024

or email us at info@legacyclinic.org

You can also visit our website to learn more about massage and the various other treatments we provide by clicking on our logo. We look forward to treating you!