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Spinal Surgery In The Villages, FL
Before you commit to a major operation that is irreversible, why not let the doctors at Legacy Clinic take a look at your condition and see if they can help you? Spinal surgery has it’s place and time, but often there are alternative and more effective ways of treating back or neck pain. The doctors at Legacy Clinic have had many patients who have come to them after hearing from the surgeon that the ONLY way to fix their problem was to go under the knife. After a few weeks with the doctors, they were pain free and able to enjoy their lives again. All that with no scarring, no heavy narcotics and no huge screws in their spines.
Even cosmetic or “routine” surgeries come with risks, but spinal surgeries carry extra risks due to the fact that your spinal cord helps to control most of the functions our bodies perform. It is possible to do more damage than was already done. Some of the possible risks include: Infection, blood clots, dural tears, leakage of cerebrospinal fluid, facial sores, loss of vision, nerve injury, paralysis and death. While not all of these are common complications with spinal surgery they are definitely worth considering. To get a more in depth look at the risks involved, follow this link – Lumbar Decompression Surgery Risks
If you’re thinking of having spinal surgery in The Villages or surrounding areas and you want to get a second opinion, this is the best place to start. With a free consultation, you have nothing to lose!
If you’ve been told that you need surgery or are just contemplating your options, include Legacy Clinic. Consultations are free and no obligation. Contact us today for more information at:
Email: info@legacyclinic.org
Phone: 352.259.0024
Or visit our website at Legacyclinic.org
Of course, if this looks comfy to you…
One of our patients just lost over 25 pounds on our incredible weight loss program! 22.6 pounds of that was pure fat and she also lost 6 inches from her belly. We couldn’t be more proud of her accomplishment! If you are ready to lose those extra pounds and get ready for the summer, there is no better time than now. Take advantage of our May special and start losing weight now!
Just LOOK at the before and after! The results will speak for themselves. If you’re interested in the program or would like more information, contact us at:
Phone: 352.259.0024
Email: info@legacyclinic.org
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Happy National Golf Day!
We want all of you golfers out there playing your best! Let us help you improve your swing and be able to do more on the course with less pain. The Titleist Institute has certified Dr. Chris Kessler as a chiropractor that specializes in the body mechanics of golfers. He has been able to help golfers all over improve their swings and drives. He has also been able to decrease and even eliminate pain from poor swings, long walking, and improper arch support.
Let’s face it, golf is a very important part of a lot of people’s lives. Having to give it up because it causes too much pain is not ok. Even if you just want to improve your game, setting up a consultation with Dr. Chris can be the first step to a healthier, happier (longer driving) you. Consultations are free and Dr. Chris offers a variety of ways to support his patients from chiropractic care to weight loss to custom made orthotics.
In honor of National Golf Day, call to schedule an appointment today and get your swing back!
Phone: 352.259.0024
Email: info@legacyclinic.org
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Effective Weight Loss
Welcome to an effective weight loss program in The Villages, Florida where you can safely lose up to 25 pounds in 40 days and keep it off! This program is supervised by Dr. Chris Kessler through Legacy Clinic and his success rate is through the roof!
What makes this an effective weight loss program? This program allows patients to lose weight and keep it off without harmful chemicals that could cause other problems. It does not require a gym membership where you need to spend several hours a day nor do you need to invest in equipment for your home. It doesn’t require expensive meal plans and there are no public weigh-ins. While the plan itself is pretty straight forward, Dr. Chris makes himself available to answer any questions you may have.
This plan succeeds where others fail because it is not meant to last only while you’re on it. This plan is meant to train your body to keep using unwanted fat as fuel which helps to keep the weight off in the future. By lowering the intake of carbohydrates, your body will begin to use up the fat that it has “stored” for later use. In the meantime, almost all vegetables are unlimited and you can still eat lean proteins so you never have to feel like you’re starving.
You should never rely on just one article to make your choice though. We have many testimonials from patients who have had outstanding success on this plan. One of our own employees even tried and lost an amazing 90 pounds. There is no better time than now to start living a healthier life. Dr Chris also offers a free consultation to further answer any questions about the plan that you might have. Call or email us today to start shedding those unwated pounds!
Legacy Clinic
Phone: 352-259-0024
Email: info@legacyclinic.org
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Seasonal Allergies
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Allergy Season!!!
All the cars are sprinkled with a nice orange dusting, and the trees and grass are just begging you to take a deep breath. Allergy season is in full effect. But what can you do about it?
While there are some medications out there that help control your reaction to allergens, many of these medicines can have side effects that are worse than what they are designed to relieve. So is there a way that you can control your body’s reaction to allergens without harmful chemicals and side effects? The simple answer is, yes.
Everyone has a different reaction to allergens and there are many different types of allergens out there.
Some people may have a sensitivity to pollen whereas others may not or may have much less of a reaction. Some people will begin to sneeze, some will get puffy eyes, some will get hives, and some will get a combination of these. Antronex is a safe and effective way to inhibit your body’s natural reaction, allowing you to breathe easily and stop suffering.
Allergens release histamines which cause your body to respond in different ways. There are two ways to reduce the symptoms of these. The first is to manage the response to histamines. The second is to encourage the functioning of the liver. The liver is the key organ in ridding the body of histamines. Most medications block histamines but don’t get rid of them so the drug wears off and you are back to square one. Antronex works on both accounts, helping to block the effects of the allergens and promote liver function to rid your body of the allergens.
If you suffer from seasonal allergies or just allergies in general, pick up a bottle of Antronex today to see the benefits for yourself!
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Better Swing, Less Pain
I had the pleasure of working at The Villages Golf Festival this weekend representing Legacy Clinic and being the only Titleist Performance Institute Certified chiropractor at the event.
Titleist Performance Institute is an educational organization dedicated to the study of how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing. One thing that really surprised me was how many golfers were spending money on a “magical” golf aid seeking greater distance but were unwilling to invest time and money into their own body to get it. The most common thing we see happen to golfers who receive regular chiropractic care is the ability to hit it further and have more stamina throughout the round.
Most professional golfers have a chiropractor they see to ensure that their whole body is performing optimally. If one area or muscle of someones body is not working properly, it can cause other parts of the body to overcompensate, which can lead to pain and dysfunction. If your lower back or pelvis is not moving properly, then you will be restricted on the amount of speed and distance you can generate. If these areas are not moving correctly you put extra stress on your spine, which can lead to a multitude of spinal related conditions.If you are looking to improve your health, get more distance and a better swing, then it is time to get under regular chiropractic care – just like the professionals do.Christopher Kessler, DCTitleist Performance Institute Certified
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CBD Cream and Oil
CBD Cream and Oil
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural compound found in the cannabis plant. Many people have misconceptions because this plant also produces THC which gives you the “stoned” or intoxicated feeling. Rest assured that CBD works in a much different way and does leave you feeling high. This part of the plant is purely used for medicinal purposes and studies have shown great success in treatment of a variety of diagnoses.
We have held webinars int the past which delve much further into detail of how this works in the body. With that being said, we will touch on the main points here and we suggest speaking to your doctor or joining one of our webinars for further information. Please speak to a qualified person and DO NOT trust what you find on the web! There are great articles and misleading articles out there and it is hard to know the difference.
CBD mimicks and augments the effects of compounds which naturally occur throughout our bodies. These compounds play a crucial role in a variety of physiological effects in our bodies which affect our everday lives such as: mood, energy, immunity, blood pressure, bone density and glucose metabolism to name just a few. Clearly these are some highly important processes. So what happens when the system which controls these processes isn’t functioning properly? To put it plainly, disease happens.
CBD helps to regulate this system and assist where it is needed. This could mean boosting your immune system, lowering blood pressure, or just calming anxiety. It will have different effects for different people because they themselves have different needs. The best part is that it has received high marks in several studies on a range of topics and it is safe to use without having to worry about it becoming habit forming. CBD has no addictive qualities.
There are two popular ways that CBD is sold. One is in a cream form and the other is in an oil form. They do have different purposes so it is important to know what you are looking to get relief from. The oil is administered under the tongue by a dropper. The oil works systemically meaning it is meant to help with pain over large areas of the body. It also has a calming effect which has helped many with a host of anxiety/panic disorders. The cream is more often used to treat acute pain and could be used for chronic pain in a smaller area of the body. For instance, if you have pain and inflammation in your knees, the cream can be directly applied to that area and will have better effects than the oil.
Lastly, CBD is 100% legal in all 50 states and many countries. That being said, please use caution when travelling as the cream and oil still fall under the maximum ounces allowed in carry-on luggage. Not all countries have the same laws concerning CBD so please check in advance to avoid any potential problems.
If you would like to learn more or if you have reservations about using this product, please contact us.
Legacy Clinic: info@legacyclinic.org
We have held webinars int the past which delve much further into detail of how this works in the body. With that being said, we will touch on the main points here and we suggest speaking to your doctor or joining one of our webinars for further information. Please speak to a qualified person and DO NOT trust what you find on the web! There are great articles and misleading articles out there and it is hard to know the difference.
CBD mimicks and augments the effects of compounds which naturally occur throughout our bodies. These compounds play a crucial role in a variety of physiological effects in our bodies which affect our everday lives such as: mood, energy, immunity, blood pressure, bone density and glucose metabolism to name just a few. Clearly these are some highly important processes. So what happens when the system which controls these processes isn’t functioning properly? To put it plainly, disease happens.
CBD helps to regulate this system and assist where it is needed. This could mean boosting your immune system, lowering blood pressure, or just calming anxiety. It will have different effects for different people because they themselves have different needs. The best part is that it has received high marks in several studies on a range of topics and it is safe to use without having to worry about it becoming habit forming. CBD has no addictive qualities.
There are two popular ways that CBD is sold. One is in a cream form and the other is in an oil form. They do have different purposes so it is important to know what you are looking to get relief from. The oil is administered under the tongue by a dropper. The oil works systemically meaning it is meant to help with pain over large areas of the body. It also has a calming effect which has helped many with a host of anxiety/panic disorders. The cream is more often used to treat acute pain and could be used for chronic pain in a smaller area of the body. For instance, if you have pain and inflammation in your knees, the cream can be directly applied to that area and will have better effects than the oil.
Lastly, CBD is 100% legal in all 50 states and many countries. That being said, please use caution when travelling as the cream and oil still fall under the maximum ounces allowed in carry-on luggage. Not all countries have the same laws concerning CBD so please check in advance to avoid any potential problems.
If you would like to learn more or if you have reservations about using this product, please contact us.
Legacy Clinic: info@legacyclinic.org
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Therapeutic Ultrasound
Therapeutic Ultrasound
What Does Ultrasound Do?
Therapeutic ultrasound is used primarily for two different effects: the deep heating treatment and non-thermal uses.
Deep Heating Effects: Ultrasound is often used to provide deep heating to soft tissue structures in the body. Deep heating tendons, muscles or ligaments increases circulation to those tissues, which is thought to help the healing process. Increasing tissue temperature with ultrasound is also used to help decrease pain.
Deep heating can be used to increase the “stretchiness” of muscles and tendons that may be tight. If you have shoulder pain and have been diagnosed with a frozen shoulder, your therapist may use ultrasound to help improve the extensibility of the tissues around your shoulder prior to performing range of motion exercises. This may help improve the ability of your shoulder to stretch.
Non-Thermal Effects (Cavitation): Ultrasound introduces energy into the body. This energy causes microscopic gas bubbles around your tissues to expand and contract rapidly, a process called cavitation. It is theorized that the expansion and contraction of these bubbles help speed cellular processes and improves healing of injured tissue.
How Does Ultrasound Work?
Inside your therapist’s ultrasound unit is a small crystal. When an electrical charge is applied to this crystal, it vibrates rapidly, creating piezoelectric waves. These waves are emitted from the ultrasound sound head as ultrasound waves. The ultrasound wave then enters into your injured tissues during application of the modality. This increases blood flow and cavitation, leading to the theorized benefits of the treatment.
How Is Ultrasound Applied?
Ultrasound is performed with a machine that has an ultrasound transducer (sound head). A small amount of gel is applied to the particular body part; then your therapist slowly moves the sound head in a small circular direction on your body. The therapist may change various settings of the ultrasound unit to control the depth of penetration of the ultrasound waves or change the intensity of the ultrasound. Different settings are used in various stages of healing.
Your therapist may use ultrasound gel combined with a topical medication to help treat inflammation around soft tissue in the body. This process is called phonophoresis.
What Ultrasound Feels Like
While you are receiving an ultrasound treatment, you will most likely not feel anything happening, except perhaps a slight warming sensation or tingling around the area being treated. If the ultrasound sound head is left in place on your skin and not moved in a circular direction, you may experience pain. If this occurs, tell your therapist right away.
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Low Carb (Keto) Pizza Recipe
Low Carb (Keto) Pizza Recipe
This recipe works great for those who are trying ot cut carbs, work a ketogenic diet, or have gluten sensitivities. The best part is that unlike most low carb or diet foods, this is actually very tasty!
Pizza has always and will always be a favorite of mine. Unfortunately, the pizza you get from restaurants or the frozen section are often loaded with gluten, sugar, carbs, and unhealthy oils. The thought of having to give up a staple of my diet was daunting but with this recipe I can enjoy a version of pizza that I don’t have to regret the moment I eat it.
With just a few ingredients, you can be on your way:
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, shredded
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- Preheat oven to 425F (220C)
- To make the dough: Combine mozzarella, cream cheese and almond flour into microwave safe bowl
- Microwave on high for 45 seconds, remove and stir ingredients, then heat again for another 45 seconds
- Use a spatula to stir in the beaten egg
- Use your hands, preferrably oiled, to knead the dough into a ball for about 2 minutes
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and use a rolling pin to spread the dough. Using another parchment sheet on top of the dough may make rolling it easier.
- Roll the dough until the dough is as thick or thin as you like it to be. Poke the dough with a fork in several places to prevent bubbling when baking.
- Bake the dough until it is firm. Dark spots may appear. Times will vary slightly depending on thickness of dough.
- Add cheese, sauce and toppings preffered
- Enjoy!