Prana Chiropractic's Wellness Corner

Fish oils contain the essential fatty acids called Omega-3’s.  They provide us with many health benefits, and just like the word  essential  implies, the body has to have them in order to sustain life.  Make certain that the Fish oils that you use are the highest quality or you miss out on all the benefits.  There are also vegetarian sources of Omega-3 fatty acid supplements available, such as Red Algae.   Most people in our society have an abundance of Omega-6 Fatty Acids in their diet. We do need Omega-6's at a 2:1 ratio to Omega-3’s, but we are completely out-of-whack in terms of proportion.  Most Americans consume Omega-6’s at a ratio of 6:1. Health Benefits Include of quality Fish Oils include: Necessary for Cardiovascular Health Decrease HTN and Bad Cholesterol Decrease Anxiety and Depression Improve Brain Function/ Memory Positive Effect on Eye Health Can decrease symptoms of ADHD in Children Fights Inflammation and Auto-Immune Cond...

This probably comes as no real surprise, but now there is definitive research linking autism spectrum disorder to exposure to several banned chemicals.  This information comes from the conclusion of a research study conducted by Drexel University.  The group of chemicals that were tested is called organochlorines, and the ill effects appear to occur with prenatal exposure.  The study examined over 1,100 kids born in Southern California between 2000 and 2003.  Their parents had enrolled in a state-sponsored prenatal screening program.  This group of harmful chemicals includes PCB and DDT, which were common pesticides used for growing non-organic fruits and vegetables.  Although these chemicals were banned in the United States in the late 1970’s, they are still found in our environment.  Blood tests were conducted during the second trimester in order to measure the embryos exposure to these chemicals.  The study found a 50 to 82% incr...