Chuck Donell states his knee pain and pain in his feet is greatly improved after seeing Dr. Alff, D.C. for treatment.

After receiving Peripheral Neuropathy treatment at Dr. Steve Alff’s office, he is happy to report he has increased sensitivity in his feet and will be able to keep driving his car!

 People just love to squeeze chubby cheeks on little babies and young children and tell them how cute they are! But childhood obesity is becoming an epidemic problem. And there isn’t even any agreement on how to measure it!

 According to a recent article in the International Journal of Pediatric Obesity, approximately 50% of all children in North and South America, 38% of all children in Europe will be overweight. Dr. Philip James, Chairman of the International Obesity Task Force, states, “We have truly a global epidemic which appears to be affecting most countries in the world.”

 Researchers studied medical reports on obesity for 25 years and the World Health Organization tracked obesity growth rate trends in pre-adolescents in 42 countries. Their findings – that the combination of JUNK FOOD and inactive lifestyles were largely responsible for the alarming growth rate in childhood obesity worldwide.

 And since obese children generally become obese adults, you can anticipate a steady increase in many health-related conditions (i.e., heart problems, diabetes, and strokes) that will severely tax health resources.

 Here are a few suggestions to manage obesity in children and adolescents:

• Make better food selections when shopping
• Increase your physical activities, even if you just walk
• Less television and video games and more family events
• Control portion size and use smaller plates
• Eat meals at the family table, not in front of the TV
• Avoid using food to reward or punish as this becomes emotional
• Limit amount of evening snacking (you get FAT eating late)

 In an effort to help curb this disturbing trend, many schools are removing “junk” food as menu selections and from vending machines. Get the JUNK FOOD out of  your home, and follow the suggestions outlined above.

Yours for health naturally,

Dr. Steven Alff, D.C.

I’m sure you did the same.

The pain that you have can be distracting, debilitating, irritating or annoying.

Pain can be chronic, acute, intense or intermittent.

Pain can be sharp or dull. And pain can be localized or general.

Pain may be a pain, but pain is not the problem!

 Pain is a symptom.

 A signal.   A sign.   An indicator.   A warning.

  *Pain is no more a problem than a traffic light or your alarm clock jarring you awake.*

If there’s a problem, it’s the meaning we attach to the pain.

When we meet patients who are in pain, our first thought is that they must have exceeded some physical, chemical or emotional limit to which they can no longer adapt.

 So, while we’re interested in the pain, we’re even more interested in what was the underlying cause of the pain. Did it just happen? Has it been present a long time? What circumstances brought it on? Plus, what change(s) should be made to avoid this in the future?

Do you know someone who thinks pain is a problem? Have them call the office today. The consultation is FREE. In our practice, pain is never a problem!

Dr. Steve Alff,  D.C.

Yours for health, naturally,

Dr. Alff, D.C.
Ventura Chiropractor

Consider the cost of traditional medical treatment, time lost from work, over-the-counter and prescription drugs, alternative therapies (i.e., biofeedback, hypnosis), pain management and countless other remedies people seek to rid themselves of headache pain. The financial impact is in the billions EVERY year.
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Tension-type headaches, usually brought on by emotional factors such as depression, grief, job and family stress, and anxiety.
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Migraines, usually accompanied by sensitivity to light and nausea/vomiting. These may result from diet (caffeine, chocolate, processed foods), hormonal changes, changes in altitude (flying), tiredness or stress.
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Cluster headaches, usually occurring on one side of the head, are often triggered by alcohol, heavy smoking or histamines produced by the body.
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Hormonal headaches may occur along with other PMS symptoms or during and after a woman’s monthly period. This type of headache may also occur more frequently in birth control pill users and during pregnancy and menopause.

Many people run to the store to purchase any type of pain-reliever that promises a “quick fix” for the relief of the symptoms of their pain. These types of drugs produce a “rebound effect” which actually contributes to still MORE headaches, with MORE pain medication needed, and so it goes…

Alternatives to drug-therapy include aerobic exercise, to relieve stress and tension, and then… you guessed it… chiropractic adjustments.

If you know someone who NUMBS their body with drugs, urge them to consult our practice at 805-648-7987 so we can determine the underlying cause of their headaches. Headaches may be common, but they’re NOT normal. Reduce and/or eliminate the frequency and duration of your headaches, without the undesired side effects of medications.
Dr. Alff, D.C. 1590 E. Main Street Ventura 805-648-7987

Johnny, five-years-old, had been suffering from bronchial asthma for the past three years. His attacks were now coming daily and he was on increasing doses of medication, which included the bronchodilator spray, Ventolin, and steroids. Johnny’s mother was very concerned about her son’s condition. She had just been told by Johnny’s physician that his medication dosage could not be increased any further at his age, even though his asthma attacks were occurring daily and were quite debilitating.

“Is there anything chiropractic can do for my son’s asthma,” Johnny’s mother asked her chiropractor, almost in desperation. The chiropractor explained that not all cases of asthma responded to spinal adjusting, but that enough did, that would suggest that Johnny should undergo a thorough spinal evaluation. The chiropractor explained the cases that responded best to spinal adjusting were those which commenced at a young age, like Johnny’s. Chiropractic seeks simply to restore normal function to the spine and nervous system, and if that is part of Johnny’s problem, then we should see some appropriate response. The doctor explained that working with the spine was not always a quick solution for asthma and that improvement in Johnny’s condition might come gradually over a period of months. During this time, Johnny would probably need to be evaluated each week.

Johnny was evaluated, found to have problems in several areas of his spine, and was started on a course of chiropractic treatment. In Johnny’s case, his spinal problems were mainly confined to the mid back, with occasional adjustments to the upper neck and to the lower back.
Johnny’s response to the treatment showed a gradual improvement in his condition. After four weeks of treatment, his mother reported that the asthma attacks were now less intense, even though they still came every day. After six weeks of treatment his attacks were now down to three days a week. After eight weeks of treatment, Johnny visited his physician for further evaluation. To the delight of his mother, Johnny’s steroid medication was reduced by half. Chiropractic care continued.

After Johnny had been undergoing chiropractic care for four months, his asthma attacks were quite mild but still occurring about every second week. After six months care, Johnny had stopped using his Ventolin inhaler, but his mother still carried it everywhere they went, just as a precaution.

Conclusion

Should chiropractors treat children for asthma? According to some so-called authorities, chiropractors should only treat back pain. Who should decide what conditions are treatable by spinal adjustments?

If just one chiropractor evaluates and adjusts the spine of a child who has chronic asthma, and that child responds to the regular treatments by having future attacks of asthma which are less intense and less frequent, or better yet, no asthma at all, then surely it would seem appropriate for that chiropractor to try to help other children similarly afflicted.

References
1. Pottenger F: Symptoms of Visceral Disease. Moseby, St. Louis, 1944.

Dr. Alff, 1590 E. Main St, Ventura 805-648-7987

The fact is your spine requires maintenance, as do your skin, ears, fingernails, and hair.

Just think of what you put your spine through each day! A stress-filled job, poorly designed chairs, repetitive motions, a lack of exercise, a sagging mattress and countless “microtraumas” that accumulate over time. Your spine, and the nervous system it protects, is being constantly assaulted by the way we live our busy lives.

And while a way to “floss your spine” hasn’t been invented, a visit to our office is even better. Each adjustment is focused on returning life and motion to each joint so your spine lasts you a lifetime!

 Chiropractic is an investment in your health!

Dr. Steve Alff, D.C.

Here’s two reasons:

“I had a very sore neck and shoulders. I was under a lot of stress and suffered from headaches daily. I had suffered for many years and purchased a bottle of Advil before coming into the office. 2 1/2 months later, the bottle is unopened (NO HEADACHES) and the ball of stress in my neck and shoulders is gone.”

“I was introduced by a dear friend. I was at the point of not being able to turn my head without pain and difficulty especially when driving. Dr. Alff is a very friendly caring person and a nice human being.”
Armenia C.

Why are you suffering? Call 805-648-7987

When the nerves function normally, they produce constant communication between the brain and the body. That’s called health, or “ease.”

When the communication between the brain and the body is disturbed, it is called “dis-ease.”

It’s great to be a human, but it brings with it whole set of unique problems. Because we spend most of our time in an upright, or vertical position (unlike horses, dogs, cats, etc.) we are subjected to more compression forces on our spines.

This makes us susceptible to getting misalignments of the vertebrae, called “subluxation.” Subluxations are bones out of alignment that irritate nerves, thus causing dis-ease.

Chiropractors are skilled in detecting and removing subluxations, thus relieving nerve dysfunction and restoring health.
Simple!

What does this have to do with chiropractic?

The oars move together in harmony and in sync. There is no oar slapping or banging. The boat is veering back and forth. That is because all four people are oding their job. Imagine if one person went to sleep. Imagine if they suddently just stopped doing their part. It would cause all sorts of problems!

The same is true of your spine! You have 24 vertebrae that SHOULD all be working and moving in harmony. Sometimes however vertebrae can become stuck and not only cause problems where they are but effect all the other vertebrae as well with their lack of proper motion!

Every time I check your spine I am checking for lack of motion (bad rowers) and getting them back in sync with those around them.

This lets your body once again work in harmony and just as the rowing team, it’s a beautiful thing!

MOTION IS LIFE

Please do not hesitate to contact me at 805-648-7987 if you have any questions.

Yours for health, naturally,

Dr. Steven Alff, D.C.