"The Bucket Theory"

Time for the BIG picture ...

Why do I do what I do? Why do I care about cellular detoxification so much? "Why do anything, ...  we're all mortal anyways?" --- it all boils down to 2 concepts that motivate me:

#1 - Quality of Life --- having quality to the years of living that we have --- perhaps even expanding life expectancy again? --- (have you read that our children are actually the first generation to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents?)

#2 - The Bucket Theory --- Since we are literally surrounded by toxic exposures everyday --- let's empty our bucket's of toxic bio-accumulation faster than they are being filled up.
We are each born with "a bucket" --- some are smaller or larger than others. Some individuals are born with some toxicity already filling up their buckets like heavy metal exposure such as lead for example. Did you know that lead can stay within our systems for 3 generations! "So, my grandmother's lead paint use could be effecting me?" That's right!!!

If we choose to want more quality years in our life, then it is up to us to unload our own buckets as well as those of our children, to the best of our ability.

So cheers to more great years!

Toxic Beauty

Beauty and chiropractic? Make-up and chiropractic? Really? How are they related? When incorporating a truly healthy lifestyle --- one thinks of ALL aspects of their life and how their values, philosophy and actions are related --- toxins in our environment are having a serious effect on our health --- including our beauty choices.


Ever noticed yourself purchasing your organic groceries and drinking your green tea and then ... heading to your bathroom and applying petroleum products to your own face? Exactly. Ewwwwwwwww!!!!!

It just doesn't sit well with me.

So, in our office we decided to do something about it. We now carry the local, completely organic cosmetic line: Afterglow Cosmetics :) Very exciting really.
All mineral cosmetics are not created equal. Infact, the majority of mineral cosmetics on the market are still heavily loaded with synthetic paraben preservatives, irritating bismuth oxychloride (which I am extremely happy about -- because high Bismuth levels were showing up in the heavy metal tests on patients in our office), and talc fillers which may be harmful to your skin and over-all health. Afterglow is always free of these irritating ingredients. We use only ultra-pure minerals and certified organic bio-active botanicals. Yes, their products are actually HEALING to the skin!

In short: I love that they are local to Raleigh, gluten free, talc free, GMO free, carmine free, bismuth oxychloride free, paraben free, lake dye free, FD&C free, cornstarch free. AND, they have never been tested on animals and sources ingredients from suppliers who also have no animal testing policies.
Wooooo hooooo! Finally. Right?

Two Foods To Absolutely Stay Far Away From Because They Are So Toxic to You That They Have a Half Life

If you knew that 2 very commonly consumed foods actually had a half life of 52 days, would you change your habits? Would you decide that your health is more important than your immediate gratification? Let's get straight to the point: I tell my patients every day that these 2 foods do not leave your body for 104 days after you eat them! What are they you ask?

• #1  Doughnuts 
• #2  French Fries

The Partially Hydrogenated Oil (ie. TRANS FATS) in these two "foods" is so high it can cause devastating consequences to your health. If you view these two items as your favorite "foods" then bake them at home without trans fats. I know you can do it  ... Change this habit ..... change your life :)

More Info On Trans Fats