The Truth About Eggs And Cholesterol

May 25th, 2009

If you like eating eggs, then I’ve got good news for you!

The myth that eating eggs increases cholesterol levels has been busted!

According to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Surrey and published in the Nutritional Bulletin of the British Heart Foundation, eating eggs has virtually no effect on cholesterol levels.  In other words, eating eggs does not raise your cholesterol level.

The researchers reviewed several different studies on eggs and nutrition and concluded that eggs did not contribute to the body’s cholesterol levels.  Although eggs are a high cholesterol food, the researchers note that only one-third of the body’s cholesterol comes from your diet.

Bruce Griffin, one of the researchers, had this to say:

“The ingrained misconception linking egg consumption to high blood cholesterol and heart disease must be corrected.  The amount of saturated fat in our diet exerts an effect on blood cholesterol that is several times greater than the relatively small amounts of dietary cholesterol.”

“The UK public does not need to be limiting the number of eggs they eat,” Griffin said. “Indeed, they can be encouraged to include them in a healthy diet, as they are one of nature’s most nutritionally dense foods.”

Victoria Taylor of the British Health Foundation had this to say:

“We recommend that eggs can be eaten as part of a balanced diet.  There is cholesterol present in eggs, but this does not usually make a great contribution to your level of blood cholesterol. If you need to reduce your cholesterol level, it is more important that you cut down on the amount of saturated fat in your diet from foods like fatty meat, full fat dairy products, and cakes, biscuits and pastries.”

So there you have it.  Eggs are a healthy and nutrient dense food that DO NOT raise your cholesterol, so enjoy them regularly and don’t feel so guilty the next time you eat them!

Have a great day!

Dr. Chris Frykman

Sources for this story include: news.bbc.co.uk.

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3 Common Myths About Chiropractic You Should Know About

May 11th, 2009

Even though chiropractic care is one of the best health care options available to eliminate pain, reduce stress, increase flexibility, and maintain a great quality of life, there are still a lot of people who don’t know much about chiropractic care.  There are also a lot of crazy myths about chiropractic.  I want to share a few of those with you so you have a better understanding about chiropractic.

Check these out:

Myth #1: Chiropractors Aren’t “Real” Doctors

Did you know that some people actually still say that?  Out of curiosity, what is a “real” doctor anyway?  A white coat?  A stethoscope?  A prescription pad?  Are we to believe that the only “real” doctors are the ones with the letters MD after their name?  Or if you don’t prescribe pills then you aren’t a “real” doctor?

The truth is chiropractors are in fact “real doctors.”  I’m pretty sure I’m real!!! Chiropractors are recognized and licensed in all 50 states as Doctors of Chiropractic.

Truth #1: Yes, Chiropractors are “Real” doctors.

Myth #2:  Once You Go To A Chiropractor, They Make You Go Forever

This is obviously not true.  To answer this myth, there are few things to consider.  First, I’ve never made a patient do anything that they themselves did not want to do.  I’ve never forced a patient to do anything.  Not only do I not “make” people see me for the rest of their lives, but I also can’t “force” patients to do something they don’t want to do.  And I doubt any other chiropractor has a magic wand that makes people do something they don’t want to do either!

But here’s the other point you need to consider.  Your body is like a used car.  With normal “wear and tear” and aging, your body is breaking down.  That’s just a fact.  And if you add stress to the equation, then it breaks down even more.  So your body needs tune-ups, just like a used car, to be healthy.  Your health has to be something you focus on regularly and consistently for the rest of your life.  That includes diet, exercise, getting enough sleep, and taking care of your frame (muscles, joints, and nervous system.)

If you want to be healthy, you CANNOT ignore taking care of yourself on a regular basis.  Trust me, it doesn’t work.  So with that being said, just know that while I don’t make people “come back forever,” many patients CHOOSE ON THEIR OWN to come back on a regular basis to get chiropractic care.
No one makes you exercise regularly or makes you brush your teeth daily or makes you eat healthy foods.  You do these things because it keeps you as healthy as possible.  Chiropractic care is a service people CHOOSE to use on a regular basis because it also keeps people healthy, feeling great, and keeps their body functioning at a high level.  Who wouldn’t want that?

Truth #2: You do not have to go to a chiropractor forever, but many people choose to use chiropractic care on a regular basis (just like going to the gym) for the rest of their life.

Myth #3: Chiropractic Care Is Only For Back and Neck Pain

Many people think that chiropractic care is only for back and neck pain.  That’s not true at all.  I want you to think BIGGER.  Chiropractic helps people with a variety of health care problems and conditions beyond the back.  Many people don’t realize that chiropractors help other areas of the body too, like shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, and ankles.  And chiropractic care not only helps people get out of pain, but it also KEEPS people healthy.  Also, people of EVERY age can receive chiropractic care; infants, children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly.  So as you can see, there’s a lot more to chiropractic than just back and neck pain!

Truth #3: Chiropractic care offers much more than back and neck pain relief.

So there you have it, the answers to 3 of the most common chiropractic myths.  If you have any questions, just hit the reply button in your email account and send me an email.  Or we can chat at your next appointment.

Have a great day and I’ll talk to you soon!

Dr. Chris Frykman

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3 Tips On How To Be Productive With Technology In 2009

February 24th, 2009

At the beginning of every year, people set new goals, new resolutions, and vow to make improvements in their lives.  We’re almost two months into 2009.  How are you doing with those resolutions?

One of the problems people have is figuring out how to be more productive.  And with cell phones, emails, the Internet, and instant messaging, it’s easy to lose focus at work or home.

So in this article I wanted to show you 3 quick tips to help you combat the ‘negative’ effects of technology that many of us fall victim to.

In 2006, Microsoft research conducted a study to try to find out how long it takes for people to return to a task when they’re interrupted by an email or an instant message.

The results were not encouraging.

While the average “task recovery” time was pegged at 15 minutes, more than a quarter of the subjects didn’t return to the task at hand for two hours.

Dr. Eric Horvitz, the principal researcher for and the study’s co-author revealed: “We found that people, once interrupted, take the opportunity to do other things, like check more email. Or go to news or sports pages.”

Moreover, Horvitz adds, when people do finally start working again, they don’t reach their earlier level of concentration for 10 more minutes. Thus, the total time lost as a result of an email or instant messenger distraction is 30 minutes. The disturbing verdict: That’s the best case scenario.

Psychiatrist Dr. Ned Hallowell of the Hallowell Center concurs with the findings of the Microsoft Research study and suggests the following moves to keep you focused and help you become as productive as you can be:

1. Make your mornings count.

Hallowell points out that when people have a “morning burst.” This means they have a rush of energy and a sharper focus. So, as Hallowell advises, do about 60 to 90 minutes of work before you check your email or go online or turn on the TV. He adds: “We should all be ruthless about shielding [this time] from all distractions.”

2. Control yourself.

Instead of checking your email every hour, instead check it once in the morning and once in the evening.  Or try checking it at only 2 or 3 specific times each day.  You should also be just as disciplined with your instant messenger, and use of the Internet.

Learning to ignore disruptions and distractions is crucial to your productivity since it takes so long to get back on track once you’ve been interrupted.

3. Use Your Time Wisely.

Evaluate your Internet surfing habits and Television habits and come clean about how much time you spend doing these things.  Chances are you can cut several hours a week from your Internet and TV time to be more productive doing something else, like accomplishing your New Year’s Resolutions.

The bottom line is you want to use technology, but not be a slave to it.  I’ve heard several experts say that distractions are the number one reason why people having a hard time achieving their goals and being as successful as they’d like.

Don’t let that be you!

Helping you reach YOUR Vibrant Potential,

Dr. Chris Frykman

P.S.  Did you know most people feel more energy after receiving an adjustment?  Receiving regular care at Vibrant Potential will improve your life.  Call me today to set up an appointment at 952-224-2909.

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3 Great Options For Temporary Pain Relief…

February 17th, 2009

As you know, many people come to see me seeking pain relief.  Whether it’s back pain, headaches, shoulder pain, or arthritis, my patients want a safe and natural solution that works.

My philosophy has always been offer pain relief as quickly as possible so that you can get on with your daily life, BUT ALSO heal the underlying condition that’s causing the pain.

The reason I take this approach is because if I only treat your pain and symptoms, and not the reason why you have the pain or symptoms, then even if you feel better, your body still has problems that have not been fixed.  And what do you think will happen if the underlying reason for having pain hasn’t been healed?  That’s right, the pain and symptoms will more than likely return.

The best results always happen when you focus on both…making you feel better AND healing your body.  Make sense?

With that being said, today I wanted to teach you a little bit about pain.  Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong.  Here’s how it works:

Pain begins with the peripheral nerves.  These nerves extend from your skin, muscles, and internal organs to your spinal cord.  These nerves may be sensitive to touch, movement, and even temperature changes.  When these nerves are stimulated, they send pain messages to your spinal cord.  These messages are then relayed to the brain.

Now that you know that pain involves the nerves, let’s talk about how you can get faster relief while you are getting chiropractic care.

As I just mentioned, your peripheral nerves are responsive to the sensations of hot and cold.  You can take advantage of this and prevent pain messages from reaching the brain by masking them with a different message.  Think hitting your thumb with a hammer and numbing the pain but instantly sucking on it.

How you do this is by using topical treatments to distract your nervous system from the pain you are experiencing.

One option you have is ice.  Putting ice on the area of pain is often useful at decreasing swelling and inflammation, as well as making the area feel better.  I recommend putting ice on a painful area for 15 to 20 minutes and then taking it off.  After 45 minutes, do it again if you like.  You can repeat this cycle of 15 to 20 minutes on…45 minutes off, as much as you need to.

Another option you have is heat.  Applying a heat pack to the area of pain can sometimes provide relief.  As a general rule of thumb, don’t use this in the first 72 hours of pain.  Heat is especially good for chronic pain because it dilates blood vessels in the area so you can get more nutrition and oxygen to the area.  Use the same advice with heat that I gave you for ice.

A third option is a topical treatment like BioFreeze.  This is a gel that you rub into the area of pain.  There are “pain masking” ingredients in BioFreeze that penetrate the skin and trigger a response in the nerves.

Now, even though these treatments won’t permanently eliminate your pain or fix the problem causing the pain like chiropractic care can, they can provide temporary relief that is often vital to getting through the day.

So try adding a few of these options to your chiropractic care.  You might find that it helps you when you aren’t feeling your best.

Helping you live YOUR Vibrant Potential,

Dr. Chris Frykman

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3 Spices To Use In Your Cooking That Could Save Your Life

February 10th, 2009

When cooking, adding spices to the food really enhances the flavor and makes the meal more alive and fulfilling.

Today I wanted to share with you 3 spices you should be using consuming on a regular basis because of their health benefits.

The first spice is garlic.

Various studies show that garlic can prevent heart attacks, strengthen the immune system, as well as help the body fight diseases such as colon, breast, prostrate, and throat cancers. Researchers are conducting further trials to uncover more of this pungent spice’s medicinal benefits.

The second spice is chili pepper.

This hot spice is loaded with capsaicin, a compound that triggers the body to produce more heat and, thus, burn more energy. In 2007, in an article published in Physiology & Behavior, research teams from the Maastricht University in the Netherlands and the Laval University in Quebec, Canada reported that capsaicin may help fight obesity. Moreover, their findings indicated that capsaicin has cancer-fighting properties as well.

The third spice is ginger.

Last year, an article in Food and Chemical Toxicology revealed that various studies have found that ginger can lower both blood sugar and cholesterol levels. It also has powerful antioxidant properties that protect against the toxic effects or radiation treatment, ulcers, and skin diseases.

The powerful qualities of these three spices should encourage you to use them in your cooking.  Not only will they enhance the flavor of your meals, they will also provide many health benefits.  Hopefully, this would help you get into the habit of “spicing up” your life with foods that are good for you!

Have a great day!

Dr. Chris Frykman

Sources:
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/garlic-000245.htm

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T0P-4N0X5ST-8&_user=10&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=29bc4c88662c0935e9a0daa62a049cb3

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T6P-4PP77CR-2&_user=10&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=6c139c9c223326b00d25d52dea1ad2a9

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9 Tips To Keep Yourself Exercising

January 26th, 2009

Health is such a passion of mine.  There are many activities that promote great health and vigor.  Chiropractic, massage, “good” diet, positive self talk…  Among the top of the list is certainly exercise.  There are so many health benefits to exercise that one could almost make the argument that if you’re not exercising you must not want the most out of life.   We know that’s not the case though.  Most people that don’t exercise know it’s good and even have good intentions to get it done but fall short of making it a habit.

After reading the following list of tips, if you have any questions or concerns about exercise or integrating it into your life, call me at 952-224-2909 or email me at DrChris@VibrantPotential.com and I’d be happy to talk to you about a plan.

One of the most commonly made, and most frequently broken, New Year’s resolutions is the resolution to exercise more.

People who exercise are healthier, more energetic, think more clearly, sleep better, have delayed onset of dementia…the list goes on and on and on and on and… you get the idea.

There’s also a lot of research into the connection between exercise and happiness - some studies suggest that it provides a real boost, some studies suggest that while correlated, exercise isn’t a factor in making people happier. I’m interested to see what further studies reveal, but I’ve made up my own mind: in my experience, and the experience of everyone I know who exercises, exercise makes me calmer, more cheerful, and more alert.

But even once you’re convinced of the benefits, if you’re not inclined to exercise, it can be hard to adopt the habit. After all, why else do so many people join a gym on Jan. 1st and stop going before three weeks have past?  If you want to transform into a regular exerciser try deploying these strategies:
1.    Always exercise on Monday. This sets the psychological pattern for the week.

2.    If at all possible, exercise first thing in the morning. The longer the day goes on, the more likely you are to get derailed.

3.    Never skip exercising for three days in a row. You can skip a day, and you can skip two days, but on the third day, you must exercise no matter how inconvenient. (If you go more than a couple of days people end up feeling like they’ve failed and then say, “to heck   with it.”)

4.    Give yourself credit for the smallest effort. Give yourself a super easy minimum. Perhaps 10 push-ups. Once you meet that goal, feel good that you’ve done something and if you want to keep going then do it but don’t feel like you must.  Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. The fifteen-minute walk you DO take is better than the three-mile run you DON’T take.

5.    If you don’t have time both to exercise and take a shower, find an activity that doesn’t require a shower afterward, like yoga or walking. I enjoy a hard work out but sometimes I only have 20 minutes so a walk to the lake and back is just what the doctor ordered.  The sunlight and fresh air do wonders to clear the mind and boost the mood.

6.    Look for affordable ways to make exercising more pleasant or satisfying. Could you upgrade to a nicer gym? Buy yourself a new iPod? Work with a trainer? A lot of people are feeling a real money crunch right now, but exercise is a high life priority, so if you can afford it, this is a place to spend some money if that helps.  If you want a recommendation, just let me know.  I know plenty of GREAT trainers and coaches.  One with whom I’ve recently been VERY impressed with is Danielle Pellicano.  She does a GREAT job, will  spend the time to individualize workouts for you and is SUPER affordable.  Her contact info can be found at her website -  www.daniellepellicano.com

7.    Remind yourself of the benefits from exercising. Whether you’re  more motivated by short-term gratifications like “I’ll feel more focused” or “I’ll sleep better” or long-term considerations like “I’ll live longer” or “If I have surgery, I’ll recover quicker” are more your style do a little soul searching and figure out what gets you out the door.  There are SO many positive benefits to exercise that you’ll be sure to find something to prod you along. ;)

8.    Think about context. If you find it much harder to go running in winter than summer, maybe the real trouble is that you don’t like the cold. (If you invest in some decent cold-weather running gear its amazing how comfortable you can be at low temps) Do you
hate the loud music in your gym? Is your work-out so exhausting that you can’t face the rest of your day?  Set yourself up for success by doing something you LIKE!!!

9.    When choosing an activity, a gym, or an exercise class, make convenience a top priority. Most people are much more likely to go to a mediocre gym near the office or home than to a great gym that’s out of the way.

Apart from the happiness gain you’ll get from the exercise, merely the fact that you’ve kept your resolution to yourself will boost your happiness.

Yours in health,

Dr. Chris

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12 Foods You Don’t Have To Buy “Organic”

September 29th, 2008

Organic foods are rising in popularity. Today I wanted to share with you some foods you can eat that don’t have to be organic, and some foods that you should consider buying the organic variety if you can afford them or if they are available in your area.

First of all, do you know what growing organic means? Well, let me tell you!

Organic fruits and vegetables are by definition grown without the use of pesticides. It’s becoming a known fact that “organically grown” foods are healthier than conventionally grown foods.

However, some people don’t have easy access to, or can’t afford, organically grown foods on a regular basis, and that’s why I wanted to share this with you.

Here are some foods that you can purchase at your local grocery store, that aren’t organically grown, but have very low levels of pesticide use when farming.

The Environmental Working Group (EWA) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for policies that protect global and individual health. This summer they published the Shoppers’ Guide to Pesticides in Produce. The date is based on the results of nearly 43,000 pesticide tests.

Of the 43 different fruit and vegetable categories in the Guide to Pesticides, the following 12 foods had the lowest amount of pesticide load when conventionally grown. Because of this, they are the safest conventionally grown crops to consume. Here they are:

Broccoli
Eggplant
Cabbage
Banana
Kiwi
Asparagus
Sweet peas (frozen)
Mango
Pineapple
Sweet corn (frozen)
Avocado
Onion

Now, on the flip side of this coin, here are the 12 fruits and vegetables that were tested to have the HIGHEST amount of pesticide load. These are the foods you should consider to buy organic FIRST.

Peaches
Apples
Sweet bell peppers
Celery
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cherries
Lettuce
Grapes (imported)
Pears
Spinach
Potatoes

The best thing is to buy all local, organically grown produce, I just wanted to provide these lists for those trying to budget for certain foods.

If you’d like more information, just check out these resources:

DrWeil.com July 30, 2008
FoodNews.org Printable Shopper’s Guide

Helping you live YOUR Vibrant Potential,

Dr. Chris Frykman

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The Healthiest Fruit Juices

September 22nd, 2008

There’s a lot of talk these days about “antioxidants,” especially when it comes to juices and beverages.

Have you seen different products being marketed as “super antioxidants?”  Want to know which beverages have the “best” antioxidant power?

Here’s the thing…claims of “superior antioxidant activity” can be misleading because testing is usually done on a “limited spectrum” of antioxidant activities.

So researchers from UCLA did some hard core testing to figure out which juices have the best antioxidant power.  They used 4 tests to determine antioxidant potency, which provides us with a much better analysis of the juices.

Here are the top 10 juices in terms of their antioxidant potency:

1. Pomegranate juice
2. Red wine
3. Concord grape juice
4. Blueberry juice
5. Black cherry juice
6. Açaí juice
7. Cranberry juice
8. Orange juice
9. Tea (camellia sinensus  - like white tea, green tea, and oolong tea)
10. Apple juice

Now, even though these juices provide a lot of antioxidant power, you still want to eat whole fruit more often than just driking the juice because the juice itself has so much sugar in it (fructose).  This sugar IS way better than high fructose corn syrup that you find in pop and sweetened juice but it still can have a negative effect on the body if taken in mass quantities.

When you eat whole fruit, the fiber in the fruit will control the release of the fructose sugar into your bloodstream, so it’s easier on your body.

But if you’re looking for a healthy juice for yourself or your kids, this list will help you pick out the best.

Helping you live YOUR Vibrant Potential,

Dr. Chris Frykman

Sources:

Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry 2008; 56(4): 1415-1422
CBS News July 5, 2008

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Drugs, Society and Children

September 20th, 2008

From birth until death we are on medication. If we want to have a child, we take a drug. If we want to prevent conception we take a drug. If we do have a child and there is pain during labor, there is a drug for that too.

When a child, a perfect creation, is born, we automatically stick needles in their arm and pump them full of harmful vaccines because we’ve been programmed believe that the strength and power given to each individual at birth isn’t good enough or strong enough.

When the child goes to school, if s/he doesn’t pay attention or conform to policy, there is RITALIN, a class II narcotic in the same drug classification as COCAINE. If your child is female, we can give a drug for menstrual cramps. If your son or daughter is depressed, there is PROZAC for that. If he or she has any ache or pain, then there is a drug for that too.

High blood pressure? High cholesterol? A change to a healthier lifestyle can bring them down, but why bother when you can take the easy road and swallow some more drugs? Chronic headaches? Depression? Fatigue? Always another pill we can take.

Dad taking a dozen pills for the tension of the day, and mom taking assorted pills to lose weight, or fall asleep, or depression. And filling the kids full of antibiotics and cold relievers whenever they get a common cold or flu, both of which the body heals just fine on its own.

Before you ingest your next pill in your medicine cabinet, take a look at your child who is standing there watching you. What messages are we imparting to our children; that drugs are a normal part of our everyday lives? Can we expect our children to say NO to drugs, when we ourselves have a medicine cabinet full of them? Can we expect them to say NO when all they have ever been taught since birth was when there is something wrong, take a pill?

So is it any wonder when kids reach high school or college and are dealing with the stresses of peer pressure and social acceptance that they turn to drugs like alcohol, marijuana, Ritalin, and Ecstasy to feel better?

Who taught them that problems were solved in bottles? Who taught them throughout their entire life that there is more power in potions and pills created by man than the strength, intelligence, and healing power of God, the universe, the source, or whatever else you choose to call it, which resides in all of us?

Isn’t it HYPOCRITICAL to have “Just Say No To Drugs” campaigns when all kids have ever been taught since birth is when there is a problem to TAKE DRUGS?

What if children were taught a different model of healthcare? What if we taught our children a different model? A model that teaches our kids about how powerful their body and minds are, and that problems can be solved naturally. Would our children act and think differently if we taught them that the power to solve their health and emotional problems resided within themselves?

“Dr. Chris is so friendly and is great at explaining what’s going on inside the body. Through my treatments and his GREAT workshops he does, I’ve learned so much about my body. I have a new appreciation for how it all works together. It’s not just about the one pain or injury you may have… it’s how your whole body works together and how to get it to optimal condition. Also, at Vibrant Potential, health doesn’t just mean physical health. Dr. Chris addresses mental and emotional health as well and
explains how they are all interconnected.

I recommend Vibrant Potential and Dr. Chris to all my family and friends because it’s ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! It’s not just about chiropractic. It’s about a lifestyle!

Maria Lynn Crespo
Bloomington, MN

What if we taught our children that the nervous system controls all functions (including healing) in the human body, and the chiropractic adjustment keeps the nervous system healthy and strong? What if we taught our children that chiropractic care increases immunity by 200%? What if we taught our children that chiropractic care is NOT just for back and neck pain, but rather for optimizing health?

What if we taught children to take responsibility for their health and well being and not expect bottle after bottle of pills to be the answer? What would their self-esteem and confidence be like if they were empowered to believe and trust in themselves? What would you be like? What would our world be like?

Remember, over 2,000,000 people die or are seriously injured from the side effects of medication and over 400,000 are killed by medical and drug error each year. Please don’t let that be you, your family, or more importantly your children.

Listen, I’m not some crazy fringe chiropractor telling you never to use drugs or something. Drugs are very powerful tools when used IN THE RIGHT TIME AND PLACE. What I’m saying is anyone who understands health understands that you will not become healthier by taking prescription medication. Improving your health happens by making lifestyle changes and using products and services that benefit overall health and wellness.

So if it’s been awhile since your last adjustment, come on in for a tune up to reduce the stress and tension in your body. And don’t forget to get your children adjusted too. The benefits for kids getting chiropractic are enormous.

Follow this link if you’d like to see me adjusting my daughter, Emma, when she was one hour old.

Helping you live YOUR Vibrant Potential,

Dr. Chris Frykman

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The FDA Warns about this Natural Sweetner…

May 26th, 2008

It amazes me at how corrupt our health care system really is.

The FDA recently issued a warning to the Hain Celestial Group Inc. for using Stevia, an  a natural herbal sweetener, in it’s herbal tea.

The FDA stated, “Data and information necessary to support the safe use have been lacking.”  The FDA did not cite any research studies.

This is a total joke and here’s why.

There is plenty of proven proof that aspartame, better known as Nutrasweet is an dangerous sugar substitute.  (It’s actually a proven neurotoxin)

Here’s the story on Nutrasweet that you might not know.

The FDA approved Nutrasweet in 1981.

The FDA approved Nutrasweet for limited use in 1974, and at the time they were pressured to create a task force to determine it’s safe use.  Dr. John Olney had conducted an experiment in which he fed Nutrasweet to mice and found that holes began to grow in the brains of the mice that were fed it.

Read that last sentence again…”Holes began to grow in the brains of mice that were fed Nutrasweet.”

And the FDA is worried about a natural sweetener being put in Celestial Seasoning’s herbal tea?

Give me a break.  Oh, but it gets better.  Let’s continue…

Once the task force was formed, it found an experiment in which 7 baby monkey’s were fed Nutrasweet mixed with milk.  The results showed the monkey’s having seizures and one dying.

In 1977, the FDA was at a standstill on Nutrasweet.  3 FDA scientists said it was safe, and 3 did not say it was safe.  At this time the FDA commissioner did not approve Nutrasweet.

This decision was overturned in 1981 when the FDA got a new commissioner.  In 1981, Nutrasweet was allowed to be consumed by the general public.

Coincidentally, the new FDA commissioner worked for the company that marketed Nutrasweet.

How convenient.

This is just another fine example of the corruption, hypocrisy, and deception that goes on every day in our health care system.

It’s truly frightening to think the FDA would put their interests with big corporations before the health of our country and allow toxic chemicals like Nutrasweet to be consumed on a daily basis…and then question a natural sweetener.

I will continue to keep you up to date on the “REAL FACTS” and the “TRUTH” about our health care system.  I want you to be as educated as possible so that you can stay as healthy as possible as you age.

So stay tuned, because I’ve got more information coming!

Helping you live YOUR Vibrant Potential,

Dr. Chris Frykman
Shakopee, MN

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