Ashley Chiropractic Blog

Women's Hormone and Health Workshop

10/10/2011 09:45:00

Women's Health & Hormone Workshop

Complimentary

Women: Are you ready to learn why hormones affect us so strongly, how they make us crazy, and what we can do about them? Come to our interactive women's healthcare workshop on October 12, 2011 at 12pm-1pm in Mesa at Ashley Chiropractic at True Harmony Wellness! Space is Limited, Call to RSVP 480-539-6646.

Creating U - Pre Teen and Teen Interactive Workshop

09/29/2011 23:06:00

~Creating U~

Engaging, Interactive 4 Week Workshop for Pre Teens and Teens

Do you have a daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend who has been bullied, been a bully, needs to build self confidence, self-esteem, and create healthy relationships? If you do then this active, engaging and fun workshop may be what changes their life. It is a 4 week program focusing on finding who they are, growing in their power and strength, being graceful and humble to others and creating healthy relationships.

Nutrition U- What You Should Know About Food, Nutrition, Supplements and More...

09/25/2011 23:32:00

Do you feel confident that you know everything you need to know about food, nutrition, supplements, menu planning (my revision of the word diet), exercise, health and wellness?

If you are like most people that I talk to, the answer is a resounding "NO"!

There are so many new pills, new studies, new scary facts about foods that you thought were healthy. Most people have no idea what they should or shouldn't be eating, ignoring, baking, broiling, frying or grilling.

Do you currently take a multivitamin or any type of nutritional supplement? Do you know that it's the right supplement for you? Do you feel a difference when you take your supplement? Do you feel more energy, more fulfillment, more clarity, more focus? Should you feel any different?

These are the questions I get asked every day...

Do you know if your digestive system is working properly? Do you have regular bowel movements? Is your body getting rid of everything it doesn't need and readily using everything it does need?

Are your kidneys filtering efficiently? Are toxins staying in your body and possibly making you sick?

Could your liver be bogged down because of medications, illnesses, or a sluggish system? What happens when your liver isn't functioning properly?

After reading study after study and listening to news brief after newsbrief, hearing conversations between friends and hearing professionals talk on TV, do you know if what they're saying applies to you?

How can you decide what is the best choice for YOU and YOUR FAMILY?

Is there a way to know for sure that what you've done so far is right for you, or find out for the first time what the right thing for you to do is?

We will start out with what Performance U calls:

the 10 Commandments of General Nutrition:

1. Eat Every 3-3 1/2 hours

2. Each meal should contain a lean protein, a fibrous carb (preferably a green vegetable), and a healthy fat

3. Meal Size- you should not feel starving after 3 1/2 hours and you should be able to eat after 3 hours after your previous meal (you should be able to autoregulate when you eat).

4. Emphasize low fructose fruits

5. Consume starches relative to your activity level- when you are actively working out you should eat more starchy carbs, if it is a rest day you should not eat starchy carbs.

6. Never consume a fruit or a starch by itself, always eat these with a protein

7. Drink a lot of water- shoot for a gallon a day

8. always drink a pre-workout shake and a post-workout shake

9. Consume little or no processed products such as alcohol, sweets, dairy products, and breads

10. Plan ONE meal per week to eat off plan (Splurge Meal).

This is a general place for anyone to start and if you are ready to find out exactly the plan for YOU including the functioning of your systems, nutritional program and exercise plan - you can schedule a Wellness Visit with Dr. Ashley Waggoner, Chiropractic Physician or attend one of our affordable Nutrition U nights at Ashley Chiropractic - Mesa and Queen Creek AZ. We look forward to helping you reach your potential!

Call for our next scheduled Nutrition U night or for your individual appointment ~ 480-259-0064 ~

9/13 National Celiac Awareness Day

09/15/2011 23:20:00

What is Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease?

Learn how you can overcome the symptoms of Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease with a proper exam and diagnosis. Treatment options include a modification of diet and nutritional supplementation.

Non celiac gluten intolerance is a serious problem igniting chronic inflammation in the body. The inflammation is caused by the immune system attacking the gluten. Basically, the immune system produces antibodies to the gluten. It sees the gluten as a bacteria, virus, or unwelcomed addition to the body and goes into a frenzy to eradicate it. Each time the body encounters gluten (which could be several times per day in the standard American diet) the immune system is fired up. This produces chronic inflammation which leads to chronic disease processes and a whole host of symptoms.

Gluten prompts the body to release a substance called zonulin, which regulates the permeability of the intestines. Intestinal-lining cells are pried apart by zonulin. Undigested food particles can enter the blood stream. The immune system reacts by releasing inflammatory substances. This is referred to as "leaky gut syndrome". Since, impermeability is decreased; minerals, essential vitamins, and necessary nutrients are not readily absorbed. This leads to underlying nutritional deficiencies. You may think you are eating and reaping the benefits of eating healthy foods, but the body is not absorbing as much of the nutrients as you think.Another theory and proposed mechanism of how gluten can affect various organ systems involves peptidase enzyme called DPP4. If there is a failure or insufficiency of DPP4, the body can't efficiently breakdown the proteins in gluten. The immune system can be fooled by molecular mimicry as the undigested protein fragment can be mistaken for a virus. As a result of this, antibodies are aimed at the protein and can cause damage to tissues in an auto-immune reaction.

Symptoms of Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease
The symptoms that non-celiac gluten intolerance can incite can range from joint pain, anxiety, depression, headaches, fatigue, cramping, stomach pain, indigestion, body aches, rashes, acid reflux, thyroid disorders, infertility, mental disorders, etc. As you can see these symptoms are so vast and can be related to multiple diseases.

This is where the problem lies in the medical community recognizing this sensitivity as a dire health problem. Since, medicine is primarily focused on symptom relief; the majority of treatment for these symptoms is focused on pharmacology and not possible nutritional causative factors.Proper Testing and Treatments

The best way to test for non-celiac gluten intolerance is through Muscle Testing or blood testing for IgG and IgA. In my practice, I have muscle tested many people who have been blood tested for gluten sensitivity and have been told that they do not have gluten intolerance, and they show up as sensitive to gluten through the muscle test. This may not be a life-long intolerance as there are ways to change how the body responds to gluten. One way is through testing for the right digestive enzyme that will allow the gluten to be broken down properly. Usually, my patients need to be off gluten for 6 months if not longer and if they are taking corrective nutritional supplementationtheir bodies can heal and tolerate gluten at some point.

There is also a desensitization process that I use to help the body to not respond to gluten in the same way. When gluten intolerance is identified, a person must refrain from eating even small amounts of gluten. The person will start feeling better in about one week. The body is so resilient and has an innate ability to heal itself, once the stress has been removed. If a person reintroduces the gluten after being gluten free, without enzymatic support or a desensitization technique, their symptoms will return.Gluten Substitutions
Grains that do not contain gluten are rice, quinoa, buckwheat, millet, amaranth, teff, sorghum, wild rice, and corn. You can experiment by completely eliminating gluten from your diet for two weeks and replace it with some of these alternatives.

Other major food intolerance’s include soy, dairy, and corn, but a person can be sensitive to anything. What one person is sensitive to another person may be fine consuming. The majority of these sensitivities are based on genetic factors. One of the main reasons a person feels so energetic when doing a cleanse is that they may be off their major food sensitivity, such as wheat or dairy.Chiropractic Adjustmentsby manual or activator techniques may be used to help relieve your nervous system of nervous system interference, which causes multiple symptoms dependent on relieve your nervous system of nervous system interference, which causes multiple symptoms dependent on where your nerves are being affected. If your nervous system can not communicate with your body, it simply can't take care of you optimally.

Please contact me if you, or someone you know suspects they may be suffering from Gluten, or any other type of food In-tolerances. A muscle test will provide a quick diagnosis and options for healthy solutions.

Name Your Own Price Packages

08/29/2011 14:32:00

WOW! Name Your Own Price....What does that mean in healthcare?

Usually patients go to see the doctor and are told what they need to do, take, and pay. We are into changing paradigms and YOUR OPTIONS...so we've taken the care plan out of our hands and share it with our patients.

What are your goals?

What is the way to reach them?

Whether you are dealing with a disease, disorder, pain, illness, symptom, or are just wondering if you are taking the right supplements and eating the right foods. If your children are suffering from issues such as ear infections, colic, acid reflux, food allergies...we can put together a plan to help you reach your goals on your budget.

We have many options available from initial consultations and recommendations, doctor visits, nutritional counseling and supplementation, chiropractic adjustments, massage therapy, muscle stimulation, intersegmental traction, hypnotherapy, meditation, yoga, aesthetics and much more.

We can figure out the best options for you and fit them into your budget on the first visit. All plans and packages are individualized for you and your family.

Schedule your initial consultation today and take the first step to meeting and exceeding your goals!

Dr. Ashley Waggoner. D.C. and our Amazing Providers.

Packages include but are not limited to:

* Weight Loss

* Womens Hormonal Issue's

* Children's wellness/Preventative Care

* Family's Wellness/Preventative Care

* Geriatric Wellness/Preventative Care

* Nutritional Consultations

* Deficiency Syndromes/Symptoms

* Male Hormonal Issues

* Adrenal Dysfunctions

* Thyroid Dysfunctions

* Gastrointestinal Dysfunctions/Disorders

* Respiratory Concerns

* Neurological Disorders/Dysfunctions

* Pain Programs

* Heart/Cardiac Conditions

* Liver/Gall Bladder/Pancreas/Spleen Dysfunctions

* Detoxification Programs

* Infertility

* Prenatal Care Plans

* Post Natal Care Plans

* Infant Care Plans

* Postural Programs

* Energy/Fatigue Programs

* Heavy Metal Detoxification

* Depression/Anxiety Disorders

* Mental Health Programs

Queen Creek Massage and Spa

08/11/2011 13:57:00

Are you looking for massage therapy or spa services in Queen Creek? We are your premiere massage therapy and spa services practice in the east valley, Queen Creek and the most affordable. Our providers have up to 11 years experience and many type of therapies available.

Trigger Point Therapy

Cranial Sacral Therapy

At "Integrated Family Wellness" we combine a holistic approach to health care, that includes prevention and maintenance, with friendly, highly trained staff. We take your concerns seriously and treat you in a safe and comfortable environment where your questions will be answered.

As a wellness center we have Massage Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Hypnotherapy for birth, Reiki, Yoga, Aethetics, Chiropractic, Midwifery, Acupuncture, Naturopathic services...and more available.

Brenda Zimmermn is our Therapeutic Massage Therapist. She prides herself on the ability to learn the goals of their clients and provide over and above what is expected. She is dedicated to each client and work closely with care providers to meet each goal.

Should you like a deep massage (therapeutic), or a more relaxing massage we will surpass your needs and help you to create a relaxing and uplifting feeling throughout your body.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Zoupon Coupon Spa and Chiropractic Treatment

06/30/2011 23:13:00

Spa Plus Chiropractic Zoupon Coupon

$75 for 1 Hour Spa Massage PLUS your choice of Relaxing or Energizing Chiropractic Treatment (Normally $180)

$49 for One Month UNLIMITED Family Chiropractic Membership (Normally $199=$99 initial fee + $99/month)

Queen Creek Integrated Family Wellness Center|Chiropractic|Midwifery|Naturopathic

06/21/2011 09:17:00

Queen Creek IntegratedWellness Center Care Providers

Welcome to Ashley Chiropractic at Queen Creek!

By working with our wellness team that consists of our Midwife- Alison Haasch, our Naturopath- Dr. Kris Bergner, and our Massage Therapists, our goal is your health, wellness, and results! We focus on the outcome you are working toward by creating a personalized care plan that can consist of Chiropractic Care, Nutritional Testing and Support, Well Woman and Prenatal Care, IV therapy, Acupuncture, Massage therapy and soon Aesthetics, Hypnotherapy, and Reiki. What you want your life to look like is what we will work with you to create - the sky is the limit....

Welcome to LifeSpring Midwifery

Committed to healthy women and healthy babies. Dedicated to respectful, gentle, and safe birth.

Alison Haasch, licensed midwife, offering comprehensive midwifery care specializing in natural home birth, childbirth education, breastfeeding, and well woman care in the Phoenix, area.

Welcome to Berkner Naturopathic!

What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic medicine is a healthcare practice that provides drugless treatment for a broad spectrum of health issues including:

Natural weight loss
Wellness through correct nutrition
Natural treatment for arthritis
Natural medicine for anxiety
Acupuncture for back pain
Smoking cessation
Back Pain
Headache
Influenza/Colds
Allergies
Digestive Problems
Diabetes
Post hospital burn recovery
Infection
Ear, Nose, and Throat Ailments
Hypertension/ High Blood Pressure
Asthma
Anemia

The primary focus is:

1. Find the cause of a disease.

2. Bring the body into balance.

3. Support the body's natural ability to heal.

The therapies used by a naturopathic doctor may include therapeutic nutrition, physical medicine, stress and psychological management, homeopathy, botanical medicine, acupuncture, and numerous other natural modalities. The patient is treated as a whole, not as a list of symptoms. This allows us to treat the cause of the disease on not just the symptoms. By assisting the patient to achieve his/her personal health goals, the naturopath takes the role of partner and teacher.

NATUROPATHY & ALLOPATHIC MEDICINE

Naturopathic doctors normally do not prescribe drugs, but are also not opposed to pharmaceutical drugs or surgery when appropriate. We can work in conjunction with prescription drug regimes, medical doctors, or surgeons, and make referrals for such treatment

Integrated Family Wellness

Massage

At "Integrated Family wellness" we combine a holistic approach to health care, that includes prevention and maintenance through therapeutic massage, with friendly, highly trained staff. We take your concerns seriously and treat you in a safe and comfortable environment where your questions will be answered.

As a wellness center we have Massage Therapy, Chiropractic, Midwifery, and Naturopathic services available.

Desi Westberg is our Therapeutic Massage Therapist. She prides herself on her ability to learn the goals of their clients and provide over and above what is expected. She is dedicated to each client and works closely with care providers to meet each goal.

Should you like a deep massage (therapeutic), or a more relaxing massage we will surpass your needs and help you to create a relaxing and uplifting feeling throughout your body.

We look forward to meeting you!

Do Justice, Love Mercy and Walk Humbly for Father's Day!

06/12/2011 15:26:00

Do Justice, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly this Father's Day!

Have you thought about what to get your husband, father or child for Father's Day? Do they seem to have everything they need? or do you feel like whatever you get for them is ruined or unappreciated by the next week? Then this is for you....

We have partnered with CASS- Central Arizona Shelter Services to donate our services this Father's Day-

A New Patient can be seen on Thursday in Queen Creek from 1-6pm and on Friday in Mesa from 2-6:30pm for a $49 donation that will be given to CASS

AND

Existing patients who have been seen by Dr. Ashley before will be seen on Thursday in Queen Creek from 1-6pm and on Friday in Mesa from 2-6:30 for a $19 donation that will be given to CASS.

Give the gift of good health to your family or friend while also donating to an amazing cause at the most difficult time in a families life. Show a family in need that they are not alone this Father's Day!

Headaches... Back Page Talking

05/27/2011 09:40:00

So you have a headache....Your eyes hurt, your forehead is pounding, your neck is sore and tight, your scalp feels as if it is being slowly removed, lights bother you, noise sets your teeth on edge, and then there are your children, the house, dinner, your husband/wife and the daily demands of life. You would like to stop the world and get off!

Thousands of children and adults are afflicted with this headache "thing". As a matter of fact, headaches are the most common reason people seek chiropractic care. Headaches have been sold to the public as a problem which needs to be "treated", as a disease, or some sort of condition. We have gingerly been taught to believe that headaches need to be remedied, that no mercy should be shown, that they are bad, and we should not put up with them. Millions of dollars of advertising are spent annually on the benefits of drugs for the treatment of headaches. And we have bought into this carefully contrived thinking.

So let’s look at this "headache thing" from a different perspective.

The word "Headache" simply means - ache in the head. It is NOT a disease. It is simply an ache. A pain. A symptom. I am not even remotely making light of it though - this symptom can be severe and debilitating. It is said that there are different types of headaches; migraines, cluster, tension, occipital, sinus, etc. All of them seem to have a different pattern, location, severity, and, of course drug, to deal with it.

This may come as a surprise to many of you, but this is a manufacturer's reality. In other words, the pharmaceutical industry would like you to believe, and accept, the illusion that all of these headaches need to be treated. Why? Let’s see...There are billions of dollars of profit at stake. What a shock!

There seems to be no weight given to the idea that there might be a reason why a person might be experiencing headaches - no weight as to the "WHY".

Let’s look at this closer..

I mentioned that a headache is a symptom. It is simply your body literally "talking" back to you. We need to be able to interpret that language. Most people I meet are so busy treating their pain, they forget that it has a reason for being. A headache is a sign your body produces to let you know that it is having a difficult time handling something. The vast majority of headaches are found at the base of the head or in the region of the temples or over the eyes.

As a profession we have found that the vast majority of headaches are simply signs of a vertebral subluxation - a distortion of some of the vertebrae of the neck area mostly affecting the function of the nervous system. You would be surprised to learn that 85-95% of all subluxations I see in adults and children, can be traced to a difficult delivery. We call this Traumatic Birth Syndrome. Even an average, uncomplicated delivery can be traumatic for a child and can produce vertebral subluxations. Not a good thing!

These subluxations affect the manner in which the nervous system transmits information and can be very catastrophic. When this occurs, certain neck muscles are called into play to protect the nervous system from damage and you experience a "tension" headache. Very often, pain is transmitted to the face and people have been trained to think it is their sinuses at fault. They reach for sinus medication and the profit cascade begins. And then there is the temple, pounding pain - a migraine; again different drugs. And the headaches which come in clusters - cluster headaches; more drugs.

I am describing the vast majority of headaches. There are others, however, that are not caused by subluxations. These can be caused by diet and poor nutrition - hypoglycemia, for instance. I see many of these in my practice. Some are caused by an aneurysm, a disease process, toxicity, a tumor, etc. The point I am making is that no headaches should be taken lightly - it is always a sign that something is not OK.

If you or your child is experiencing headaches, a trip to Ashley Chiropractic in Mesa or Queen Creek should be a priority. Dr. Ashley will be able to do a case history, and comprehensive exam to determine the reason for your headaches.

Ashley Chiropractic

Dr. Ashley Waggoner

Chiropractic Physician

www.ashley-chiropractic.com

Mesa and Queen Creek AZ