Why do I begin EVERYDAY with a glass of room temperature filtered water (24 ounces) with 1/2 - 1 lemon squeezed in it?
The way you start each day is incredibly important. Most people don't realize what you do first thing in the morning matters and it matters a lot! It's so simple and the benefits are AMAZING. Water with lemon produces clean energy by hydrating and oxygenating the body to extraordinary energy and mental clarity.
Room temperature water with lemon benefits:
1. Boosts your immune system - Lemons are high in Vitamin C and potassium. Vitamin C is great for fighting colds and potassium stimulates brain and nerve function and helps control blood pressure.
2. Balances pH - Lemons are an incredibly alkaline food, believe it or not. Yes, they are acidic on their own, but inside our bodies they're alkaline (the citric acid does not create acidity in the body once metabolized). This will help you begin your day balancing your pH and most of you know how important this is to your health as well as cancer prevention.
3. Helps with weight loss - Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings. It also has been shown that people who maintain a more alkaline diet lose weight faster.
4. Aids digestion - The room temperature water serves to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and peristalsis—the waves of muscle contractions within the intestinal walls that keep things moving. Lemons are also high in minerals and vitamins and help loosen toxins in the digestive tract.
5. Helps you detox and flush out faster - Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials because lemons increase the rate of urination in the body. Toxins are therefore released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy.
6. Clears skin - The vitamin C helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes. Lemon water purges toxins from the blood which helps keep skin clear as well.
7. Hydrates the lymph system - When your body is dehydrated, or deeply dehydrated (adrenal fatigue) it can't perform all of it's proper functions, which leads to toxic buildup, stress, constipation, and the list goes on. Your adrenals happen to be two small glands that sit on top of your kidneys, and along with your thyroid, create energy. They also secrete important hormones, including aldosterone. Aldosterone is a hormone secreted by your adrenals that regulates water levels and the concentration of minerals, like sodium, in your body, helping you stay hydrated. Your adrenals are also responsible for regulating your stress response. So, the bottom line is that you really don't want to mess with a deep state of dehydration!
Now, go get some water and lemons!
Monday, July 13, 2015
Friday, June 12, 2015
Cholesterol High? Your chance of Alzheimer's and Brain Cancer reduces!
Cholesterol High? Your chance of Alzheimer's and Brain Cancer reduces!
Did your recent blood test show you have high cholesterol? Does it mean your going to have a heart attack?
I'm going to sum this up! What is HDL and LDL?
HDL and LDL are carriers (containers) to carry cholesterol to vital organs of your body.
Example:
When your body needs to make more ESTROGEN, the brain recognizes it, the brain sends cholesterol to the ovaries and then the ovaries can make estrogen but NOT UNTIL there is CHOLESTEROL.
Every time you have to think, your brain HAS to have cholesterol to make synapses and for communication between every synapse in your brain to occur. So if want to THINK?
Your brain needs cholesterol.
The importance of cholesterol for the brain:
*The brain is only 2% of the bodies weight but it contains 25% of the cholesterol to support brain function.
*Cholesterol in the body and the brain serves as a powerful antioxidant and protects the body and the brain from damaging effects of free radicals. (when free radicals affect the brain they have the ability to create brain lesions, brain tumors, brain cancer, parkinson's, dementia and Alzheimers.)
So in essence - Cholesterol is ABSOLUTELY necessary for the brain to function and the less healthy fat and cholesterol you bring in to the body through diet and the lower your cholesterol is - The chance of brain disorders and sickness occurs!
Should you stop checking your cholesterol?
NO!
Cholesterol being high or low is just a symptom and a warning sign.
The most important blood tests you can get a long with cholesterol is CRP and Homocysteine. Both of these are inflammatory tests, if you have high cholesterol or low cholesterol and your CRP and Homocysteine is high, your chance of a heart attack or stroke increases.
It is not your cholesterol, it is the inflammation of cholesterol.
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Screw The Scale
I know, it is all about the number, right? WRONG!
As a culture we have gotten so stuck on the fact that we have to be a certain weight, and it is based on how we "feel" about the number or what the chart on a wall says. It is craziness.
Although there is a epidemic of obesity in our country, I believe that there is an equally dangerous epidemic. This epidemic has not hit the mainstream media yet, but it is called, skinny fat. Commonly seen in teenage girls or middle aged women. The problem is that they may be skinny but they have very little muscle mass and they eat crap (low cal or reduced fat). So now they are skinny but sick.
I see it everyday, some of the "lightest" people are the sickest most diseased people in my clinic.
As you begin to transform your lifestyle (mindset/stress, nervous system, nutrition, exercise, and detoxing), your body begins to change. Instead of just looking at the scale to see if your getting results, ask yourself if your clothes are fitting better.
When you focus on getting healthy, the results that you desire to have last month begin to come your way. Remember, we are a last month, easy to do, free culture...Guess what? HEALing talks longer than a month, can be difficult to do, and it costs money. It is literally easier to be sick our culture than it is to be healthy.
It is all about going after HEALth. It is worth it. Trust me.
So, screw the number on the scale...Get well and all else will follow...Maybe even the number, but who really cares anyway
As a culture we have gotten so stuck on the fact that we have to be a certain weight, and it is based on how we "feel" about the number or what the chart on a wall says. It is craziness.
Although there is a epidemic of obesity in our country, I believe that there is an equally dangerous epidemic. This epidemic has not hit the mainstream media yet, but it is called, skinny fat. Commonly seen in teenage girls or middle aged women. The problem is that they may be skinny but they have very little muscle mass and they eat crap (low cal or reduced fat). So now they are skinny but sick.
I see it everyday, some of the "lightest" people are the sickest most diseased people in my clinic.
As you begin to transform your lifestyle (mindset/stress, nervous system, nutrition, exercise, and detoxing), your body begins to change. Instead of just looking at the scale to see if your getting results, ask yourself if your clothes are fitting better.
When you focus on getting healthy, the results that you desire to have last month begin to come your way. Remember, we are a last month, easy to do, free culture...Guess what? HEALing talks longer than a month, can be difficult to do, and it costs money. It is literally easier to be sick our culture than it is to be healthy.
It is all about going after HEALth. It is worth it. Trust me.
So, screw the number on the scale...Get well and all else will follow...Maybe even the number, but who really cares anyway
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
What Does Raw Meat Have To Do With A Fever?
Would you eat raw meat? NO! You would cook the meat to get rid of any bacteria that may be in the meat. You essentially created a fever in the meat! Crazy, huh?
What about a fever? What should I do? My Doctor tells me to take Tylenol. When is it too high?
This are the questions that I have been asked a few times this week! Let's take a look at the answers .
Fevers are your body doing exactly what it is suppose to do at the perfect time. What does that even mean, right?
When your body has a fever, it is trying to kill off any bacterias or viruses. It is your immune system burning out the bad things, it is your body HEALing!
Honor your symptoms...We are taught that if you have a fever to lower it with Tylenol! That is just flat out wrong. If you have a fever, you should monitor it but you must understand that your body is doing what it is suppose to do to get you HEALthy.
Here is what can/should you do to when you have fever...
1. Monitor the temp...Monitor to be sure that you or your child do not get lethargic. It is not about how high the number gets, its about what you do with it and how your body responds.
2. Hydrate with 100% Water (not juice, tea, sports drinks, etc.). This means you need to drink water - half your body weight in ounces of water per day. If you are having a hard time getting water into your body, take a warm bath! Your body will actually absorb the fluids to prevent dehydration
3. Do not feed the infection...No sugars or grains!
4. Vitamin C & Vitamin D3 helps the immune system and will help the fever break!
5. Chiropractic Adjustments are essential helping the HEAL!
As you grill your healthy animal meats this summer, remember to let your body cook out the bacteria and viruses in your own body as well.
You Are HEALing,
Dr. Nick Barnes
www.drnickbarnes.com
What about a fever? What should I do? My Doctor tells me to take Tylenol. When is it too high?
This are the questions that I have been asked a few times this week! Let's take a look at the answers .
Fevers are your body doing exactly what it is suppose to do at the perfect time. What does that even mean, right?
When your body has a fever, it is trying to kill off any bacterias or viruses. It is your immune system burning out the bad things, it is your body HEALing!
Honor your symptoms...We are taught that if you have a fever to lower it with Tylenol! That is just flat out wrong. If you have a fever, you should monitor it but you must understand that your body is doing what it is suppose to do to get you HEALthy.
Here is what can/should you do to when you have fever...
1. Monitor the temp...Monitor to be sure that you or your child do not get lethargic. It is not about how high the number gets, its about what you do with it and how your body responds.
2. Hydrate with 100% Water (not juice, tea, sports drinks, etc.). This means you need to drink water - half your body weight in ounces of water per day. If you are having a hard time getting water into your body, take a warm bath! Your body will actually absorb the fluids to prevent dehydration
3. Do not feed the infection...No sugars or grains!
4. Vitamin C & Vitamin D3 helps the immune system and will help the fever break!
5. Chiropractic Adjustments are essential helping the HEAL!
As you grill your healthy animal meats this summer, remember to let your body cook out the bacteria and viruses in your own body as well.
You Are HEALing,
Dr. Nick Barnes
www.drnickbarnes.com
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Do You Have A Bluetooth System Inside Of You?
I know it sounds like a crazy question but let's dissect this...
Some of you think that I am going to discuss the fact that technology is everywhere and our bodies can't handle it...You are correct! BUT, that is not what this blog is about.
First thing is first...Your body is a fearfully and wonderfully made. It is designed to heal and your body desires to heal. Every single millisecond thousands of chemical reactions are taking place without you being aware of it. YOUR BODY IS AMAZING. You are not broken, you do not have too many organs, you are not sick from a lack of medication, it's not your age or genetics that have gotten you to where you are (good or bad).
What is up with the bluetooth comment? Well, here we go, hold on tight...
Your body, does not have this technology. In my career as a Doctor, I have seen so many people over think their body's design. Although it is amazingly designed by God, it really is quite simple! Do NOT over think your body.
For example, if you have a fever, there is a cause! Your body is trying to burn out a virus or bacteria!
For example, if you have a runny nose/drainage, there is a cause! Your body is trying to remove allergens that have invaded your sinus cavities!
For example, if you have diarrhea or are vomiting, there is a cause! Your body is trying to remove a virus/bacteria!
It is simple, listen to your body, find the cause, and let the body heal! What controls the HEALing in your body??? Your dial up/wired system...Your Nervous System!
Your brain, spinal cord, and nerves do not operate like a bluetooth! They operate like the old school AOL dial up system - ONLY its super fast! These super fast signals travel from your brain down your spinal cord and across your nerves to every cell, organ and tissue in your body at 300 MPH!
Imagine that! For your stomach to digest food, for your heart to beat, for your lungs to breath, for your body to create a fever when it is suppose to, for your hormones to be balanced, for your bladder to work and to simply LIVE, your NERVE SYSTEM controls everything.
Your skull and spinal column protect this dial up/wired system...If there are any kinks in the dial up/wired system from the spinal column putting pressure/interference on the wires (SUBLUXATION) - the signals from your brain to your organs can not get there at 300 MPH! That is not good...This can cause sickness, symptoms & disease...BUT the worse thing is that 92% of the time, you CAN NOT FEEL SUBLUXATION!
The number one way to see if you have subluxation in your dial up/wired system is to have a corrective care chiropractor due a full exam with x-rays!
Remember, every organ is wired to your nerve system! There is no bluetooth system in your body!
YOU ARE HEALing!
Dr. Nick Barnes
www.HealthFromWithinSTL.com
www.MaximizedLiving.com
www.DrNickBarnes.com
Some of you think that I am going to discuss the fact that technology is everywhere and our bodies can't handle it...You are correct! BUT, that is not what this blog is about.
First thing is first...Your body is a fearfully and wonderfully made. It is designed to heal and your body desires to heal. Every single millisecond thousands of chemical reactions are taking place without you being aware of it. YOUR BODY IS AMAZING. You are not broken, you do not have too many organs, you are not sick from a lack of medication, it's not your age or genetics that have gotten you to where you are (good or bad).
What is up with the bluetooth comment? Well, here we go, hold on tight...
Your body, does not have this technology. In my career as a Doctor, I have seen so many people over think their body's design. Although it is amazingly designed by God, it really is quite simple! Do NOT over think your body.
For example, if you have a fever, there is a cause! Your body is trying to burn out a virus or bacteria!
For example, if you have a runny nose/drainage, there is a cause! Your body is trying to remove allergens that have invaded your sinus cavities!
For example, if you have diarrhea or are vomiting, there is a cause! Your body is trying to remove a virus/bacteria!
It is simple, listen to your body, find the cause, and let the body heal! What controls the HEALing in your body??? Your dial up/wired system...Your Nervous System!
Your brain, spinal cord, and nerves do not operate like a bluetooth! They operate like the old school AOL dial up system - ONLY its super fast! These super fast signals travel from your brain down your spinal cord and across your nerves to every cell, organ and tissue in your body at 300 MPH!
Imagine that! For your stomach to digest food, for your heart to beat, for your lungs to breath, for your body to create a fever when it is suppose to, for your hormones to be balanced, for your bladder to work and to simply LIVE, your NERVE SYSTEM controls everything.
Your skull and spinal column protect this dial up/wired system...If there are any kinks in the dial up/wired system from the spinal column putting pressure/interference on the wires (SUBLUXATION) - the signals from your brain to your organs can not get there at 300 MPH! That is not good...This can cause sickness, symptoms & disease...BUT the worse thing is that 92% of the time, you CAN NOT FEEL SUBLUXATION!
The number one way to see if you have subluxation in your dial up/wired system is to have a corrective care chiropractor due a full exam with x-rays!
Remember, every organ is wired to your nerve system! There is no bluetooth system in your body!
YOU ARE HEALing!
Dr. Nick Barnes
www.HealthFromWithinSTL.com
www.MaximizedLiving.com
www.DrNickBarnes.com
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Chiropractic Kids
CHIROPRACTIC KIDS!
Go ahead and leave your kids at home, so they can have the same problems you have.
Go ahead and leave your kids at home, so they can have the same problems you have.
We have over 100 kids under care in the office!
My daughter has been adjusted since she was 5 minutes old! I NEVER want to have to CORRECT her spine I just want it to stay well. Don't wait for your kids to get sick before helping them.
When would you want to know if your kid had damage on their nervous system?
When would you want to know if your child had damage on a nerve going to their heart?
Should we wait for kids to get SICK and then help them?
WE DON'T SEE KIDS BECAUSE SOMETHING IS WRONG BUT BECAUSE WE WANT THEM
TO REACH THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL, THEIR GOD GIVEN POTENTIAL!
Adelyn Grace Barnes
Chiropractic is the solution to get kids well, though. In the last month we've seen ADD/ADHD reversed, digestive problems improve, allergies go away, sleep improve, asthma go away, ear infections healed, and so much more! What's the only way to know if you have damage in your nervous system? Get a scan or x-ray. If your kids haven't been checked, then schedule them an appointment! There is no excuse! If you can't afford it, I'll pay for their x-rays to get checked. Every child deserves to reach their full health potential, let's get them checked!
Chiropractic is the solution to get kids well, though. In the last month we've seen ADD/ADHD reversed, digestive problems improve, allergies go away, sleep improve, asthma go away, ear infections healed, and so much more! What's the only way to know if you have damage in your nervous system? Get a scan or x-ray. If your kids haven't been checked, then schedule them an appointment! There is no excuse! If you can't afford it, I'll pay for their x-rays to get checked. Every child deserves to reach their full health potential, let's get them checked!
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
The Best Doctor In The World
Who is the best doctor in the world? I know many of you who read the
title are curious to know the answer. So often we are looking for
answers to health questions, when really, the answer is right in front
of us. We seem to over complicate our body, health, and our healthcare
model.
It is as simple as this. As Americans, we are more sick and tired than we have ever been before. We are more medicated than ever before. There are more surgeries and expensive testing than ever before. Oh ya, we have more "access" to "healthcare" than ever before. What our family, neighbors, work colleagues, and our church friends are doing with their health is most likely wrong! Look around you...
We have gone down this wide path with every other America, on a quest to find the best doctor in the world, the most specialized testing, the miracle drugs and advanced surgeries. We are running into a dead end. We are smashing into the barricades without any explanation, except for 2 excuses...Your age and your genetics! This is what we are told to believe from our media and people in our lives. It must be your age and your parents fault, sounds familiar right?! STOP making excuses and take responsibility for your health. Where you are today is because you have done things in the past to neglect your health and it has caught up to you, BUT it is okay! Why? Because your an overcomer, you are fearfully and wonderfully made, your body is designed to heal, it wants to heal, all we have to do is remove the interferences!
I guess I should get back to the original question...the best doctor in the world is YOU! The best doctor in the world resides in your body! Every single millisecond your body is striving to heal and function at 100%. Every decision you make or lifestyle change that you make will impact your body's ability to heal!
There is an incredible healing power that resides in your body, science proves it, faith states it, now we just have to honor it!
You are NOT broken, you were not born with a lack of medication, or too many organs...You were born with the best doctor in the world already inside of you!
NOW, let's do our part and honor our bodies...Let's listen to what the doctor says.
It is as simple as this. As Americans, we are more sick and tired than we have ever been before. We are more medicated than ever before. There are more surgeries and expensive testing than ever before. Oh ya, we have more "access" to "healthcare" than ever before. What our family, neighbors, work colleagues, and our church friends are doing with their health is most likely wrong! Look around you...
We have gone down this wide path with every other America, on a quest to find the best doctor in the world, the most specialized testing, the miracle drugs and advanced surgeries. We are running into a dead end. We are smashing into the barricades without any explanation, except for 2 excuses...Your age and your genetics! This is what we are told to believe from our media and people in our lives. It must be your age and your parents fault, sounds familiar right?! STOP making excuses and take responsibility for your health. Where you are today is because you have done things in the past to neglect your health and it has caught up to you, BUT it is okay! Why? Because your an overcomer, you are fearfully and wonderfully made, your body is designed to heal, it wants to heal, all we have to do is remove the interferences!
I guess I should get back to the original question...the best doctor in the world is YOU! The best doctor in the world resides in your body! Every single millisecond your body is striving to heal and function at 100%. Every decision you make or lifestyle change that you make will impact your body's ability to heal!
There is an incredible healing power that resides in your body, science proves it, faith states it, now we just have to honor it!
You are NOT broken, you were not born with a lack of medication, or too many organs...You were born with the best doctor in the world already inside of you!
NOW, let's do our part and honor our bodies...Let's listen to what the doctor says.
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